JLIC Mizrachi Givat Shmuel stands as one of Israel’s most vibrant young adult Jewish communities! This dynamic, fast-growing family of students, young professionals, and new olim transforms Torah learning, builds lifelong friendships, and creates the future of Israel together.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019, JLIC Mizrachi Givat Shmuel has become THE destination for young adults seeking authentic Jewish life in Israel. The community’s story began even earlier, with passionate Anglo students who saw the potential and started building something extraordinary from the ground up. Today, it stands as one of Israel’s most established and thriving young adult communities!
Discover Why Givat Shmuel is the Perfect Home Base! Perfectly positioned just outside Tel Aviv’s bustling energy and less than an hour from Jerusalem, Givat Shmuel delivers the best of both worlds — a strong Dati Leumi (Religious Zionist) foundation pulsing with young, urban excitement. This isn’t just a place to live; it’s where young adults flourish spiritually, socially, and professionally alongside a community that celebrates their journey and champions their dreams.
Daily Minyanim and Shiurim That Energize Souls – Community members jump into morning, midday, and evening minyanim buzzing with energy across campus and the city – Participants get inspired by guest speaker series, dive deep in peer-led learning sessions, and advance their Torah knowledge through the semicha program for men
Weekly Shabbat Meals and Holiday Celebrations That Create Memories – Friday night dinners bring together 60+ students and young professionals in pure joy – Community members make unforgettable memories at the legendary Lag Ba’Omer bonfire and epic Yom Ha’atzmaut BBQ
Social Gatherings and Networking That Spark Connections – Members bond over Game nights, get creative at Cozy Crafts, and connect at Potluck in the Park – The community hosts an empowering Annual Women’s Health and Halacha Night plus countless other favorites that bring everyone closer together
Practical Support That Makes Israeli Life a Breeze – Community members receive insider help finding their dream apartment or the perfect roommates – New residents navigate their new city like pros with real support from friends who’ve been there
Whether students are conquering studies at Bar-Ilan University, young professionals are making their mark in Tel Aviv’s business world, or new arrivals are just stepping into their Israeli adventure, JLIC Mizrachi Givat Shmuel serves as the launchpad to an extraordinary life in Israel.
Community Directors
Nadav and Yaffy Newman arrived at the Bar-Ilan campus from Jerusalem with their son Pe’er Yisrael. They have lived in 2 countries and have backpacked a smidge in Europe and a lot in South America. Between them they are passionate about woodworking, learning from others, travel and having guests over! They care deeply about the future of Jews all over the world and strongly believe in the need of community and supporting that actively.
Nadav was born and raised in Maale Adumim, Israel. He studied at Yeshivat Bnei David Eli for a couple years before and after going off to the IDF where he served in an elite combat unit as a solider, commander and then officer for over 4 years. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Machon Lev while studying in Mizrachi’s Musmachim Smicha program. Nadav loves playing & watching spots and watching documentaries.
Yaffy hails from Hollywood, Florida where she lived for the first 18 years of her life until moving to Israel. She studied Gemara and philosophy at Nishmat before doing Sheirut Leumi at Shaare Tzedek Hospital in both the surgery and then maternity wards. She worked at the RRG Beit Midrash program at Hebrew University as admin and running chaburot. And most recently was the Eim Bayit at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY). Yaffy is a big fan of any type of novel and photography.
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