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Rav Matthew and Yael Nitzanim

Rav Matthew and Yael are making their way to Rutgers University from Jerusalem where they lived for the past six years. A Brazilian native, Yael grew up in the equally-tropical South Florida and then reverse "snow-bird"ed to NJ to study Linguistics and Judaic Studies at Princeton University. Her passion for learning Torah has afforded her a seat in several Batei Midrash including Migdal Oz, Drisha, and Lindenbaum. She studied at Ohr Torah Stone’s Advanced Halacha program and is a certified Kallah teacher through the Eden Center. For the past four years, she has been serving as Halacha faculty at Midreshet Lindenbaum and worked for Hadran’s content creation team supporting Daf Yomi study. Yael is a word game nerd, avid thrifter, dance enthusiast, and aspiring post-retirement chef. Rav Read More
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Supporting Jewish Relationships on Campus and Beyond
JLIC directors play a valuable role in fostering Jewish relationships during pivotal university years. Through their consistent presence and guidance, they help students navigate dating, engagement, and early marriage, creating connections that often extend well beyond graduation. Fostering Meaningful Connections JLIC directors contribute to relationship development in practical ways. Many officiate at weddings, offer premarital
Rutgers Community Bid Farewell to Beloved Directors
The JLIC community at Rutgers University recently demonstrated the profound impact that dedicated leadership can have on students’ lives. The community gathered to honor outgoing JLIC Directors Rav Avi and Sara Schwartz, who are leaving after five years of devoted service to the Rutgers Jewish community. Students organized a heartfelt kumzitz bonfire to express their
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.