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Rav Avi & Sara Schwartz

Rav Avi Schwartz was born in Queens, but grew up in Sharon, MA, and West Orange, NJ. He is an alumnus of Yeshiva University’s Yeshiva College, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, and Wurzweiler School of Social Work. After working for Bnei Akiva and NCSY for many years, he studied in RIETS’ Gruss Institute in Jerusalem for three years. Rav Avi is also social worker, providing mental health support for youth and adolescents, and their families. He loves football, NBC sitcoms, Sefaria, and Israeli and Jewish pop music. Sara Schwartz grew up in West Hempstead, NY and is proud graduate of North Shore Hebrew Academy High School. She attended MMY, Queens College, and Bar Ilan University’s S. Daniel Abraham International School of Business. She is a kallah teacher and is a Fellow 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.