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David and Shana Kashani

David and Shana Kashani are a dynamic couple with a shared passion for creating a vibrant Jewish community in the valley. As the new OU-JLIC couple of the area, they are thrilled to embark on this new journey together. David brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the JLIC President at UCLA and as the Yavneh West Regional Coordinator, where he successfully established the Yavneh community on the west coast. With his expertise in community building, David is well-equipped to lead the effort to bring together Jewish college students in the valley.
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Debate Series at M.D. Katz JLIC @ Tel Aviv University: Building Bridges Through Conversation
Drafting Haredim to the IDF: A Heated Discussion in ‘The Big Debate’ Series The most recent event in The Big Debate’ series at M.D. Katz JLIC @ Tel Aviv University tackled the controversial issue of drafting Haredim into the IDF. This session, held in front of an engaged audience of over 50 students, sparked dynamic conversations
JLIC Winter Mission: Former Gap Year Students Return to Israel to Make a Difference
Through a powerful partnership between JLIC and Birthright Israel Onward, 102 former gap year students were able to return to Israel for a special subsidized winter volunteer mission in early January 2025. Students representing nine different institutions including HaRova, Hakotel, Orayta, Eshel, Lindenbaum, MTVA, YTVA, Nishmat, and Eretz HaTzvi came together to make a meaningful
Bridging Communities: OU Relief Missions and JLIC at Rutgers Transform Lives in Mumbai and Mokhada 
This winter break, OU Relief Missions, in partnership with JLIC at Rutgers, embarked on a transformative journey to India, led by Rabbi Avi Schwartz, JLIC Director. Together with 13 Rutgers students and alumni, the group spent ten unforgettable days blending volunteering, cultural discovery, and profound personal growth, underscoring the impact of compassion and collective action.