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JLIC - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus
The Heshe and Harriet Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) is a partnership between the Orthodox Union and Hillel, designed to provide students with opportunities to explore Judaism firsthand through text study, classes, prayer and Shabbat and holiday experiences.
Rabbi Aryeh and Sharona Kaplan are the JLIC couple at Hillel at UCLA. They offer the UCLA community opportunities to engage with traditional Judaism through the numerous programs that they offer.
Daily Minyan JLIC has established a daily Minyan on campus, something which never existed at UCLA previously. Minyan is followed by a short shiur and light refreshments. Click here for the schedule of services.
Peer to Peer Learning The goal of this program is to meet with a learning partner once a week and spend about 45 minutes learning together in any area of Jewish learning, and will meet any time and any place that works for you. If you are interested in becoming involved and can accomodate a small time commitment with unlimited potential of learning, friendship and personal gratification then you can be a mentor or you can be someone looking for some private instruction from a learning partner. Either way, we’d love to help you out. For more info, contact Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan or Sharona Kaplan.
Pizza & Parsha Join Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and notable guests to study the weekly Torah portion. We'll study in Hebrew and English - all levels are welcome. Meets Thursdays at 6pm in Hillel's Beit Midrash.
Shabbat at Hillel at UCLA Extend the Shabbat experience! In addition to the regular Friday night services and Shabbat Dinner, Hillel at UCLA also offers a Shabbat morning minyan and Shabbat Lunch with Rabbi Aryeh and Sharona Kaplan. Students can enjoy the full Shabbat experience complete with cholent, and afternoon activities at Hillel! Check the events calendar for more details, or RSVP for Shabbat meals. (Non-UCLA students, click here to RSVP)
Rosh Chodesh Program Join other women each month with Sharona Kaplan to celebrate, discuss and discover Jewish spirituality. For more info, contact Sharona Kaplan.