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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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When Shabbat and Coding Meet: Inside Yavneh’s First-Ever Shabbaton Hackathon
Every year, thousands of college students compete in hackathons. They pull all-nighters, build things from scratch, and walk away with new skills and new friends. For Orthodox Jewish students who observe Shabbat, there has always been a catch: most hackathons run straight through the weekend, from Friday night to Sunday. For a long time, observant
When the Mamad Becomes the Beit Midrash: How JLIC Communities Are Showing Up
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Where Graduate School Meets Real Life
One night in Los Angeles, a young couple showed up to dinner with a baby finally asleep and an exam waiting Monday morning. They had every reason to stay home. Instead, they walked into a restaurant after Shabbat and exhaled. Graduate school pushes students to their limits. Marriage does too. So does rent. So do