The Hillel Foundation at The University of Illinois

The Heshe and Harriet Seif Jewish Learning Initative on Campus (JLIC) is a program of the Orthodox Union in partnership with Hillel.  JLIC provides educational programs and resources for students of all Jewish backgrounds.

Rabbi Naftali and Tali Rothstein give weekly classes, enrich Hillel’s holiday and Shabbat celebrations, engage in one-on-one learning with students and more.

For more information on JLIC Activties, contact Rabbi This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or Tali Rothstein

Much of the Israel-related programming that happens on campus occurs through the resources of the Hillel/JCRC Israel Initiative.

As a result of the resources provided through this initiative, Hillel is able to ensure a strong component of Israel programming as well as cultural and political advocacy training and opportunities.

Here are just a few examples of how the University of Illinois has benefitted from the initiative:

• Funding for 2 Israel Advocacy Interns;
• Funding of our Israel Fellow in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel and Taglit: birthright israel
• Co-sponsoring numerous speakers' visit to campus
• Co-sponsoring The Idan Reichel Project and Hadag Nachash (popular Israeli music acts) with Hillel and The Israeli Consulate
• Dead Sea Spa Nights in Jewish sorority houses
• Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration on the Quad
• Israeli Film Series (both in Hillel and on campus)

and much much more!!