Support Jewish Students at U of I Today
Your Gift Creates a Jewish Home Away from Home
Jewish students at the University of Illinois need your support now. As Pesach approaches, JLIC continues to provide essential Jewish experiences for students away from home. Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie lead this vital work - but they can't do it without you.
Transform Student Lives Today
Your donation directly impacts real students:
“JLIC has everything I need on a college campus: learning, food, and friends.” — Class of 2028 Student
"Without JLIC I would have felt very isolated during my college experience." — Class of 2025 Student
"JLIC at UIUC is a true home away from home." — Class of 2027 Student
When you give today, you help Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie provide ongoing halachic guidance, create lasting relationships, and provide support for the Jewish community.
Make This Possible Now
Your gift immediately enables:
● Daily and Shabbat minyanim for consistent prayer
● One-on-one Torah learning through chevrutot
● Home-cooked kosher meals for students missing family
● Monthly Rosh Chodesh events empowering Jewish women
● The only kosher mikveh in central Illinois
● Maintenance of the Champaign-Urbana Eruv
● Kashering facilities for proper observance
Give Students a Meaningful Pesach
Students can't celebrate Pesach without you. Your support provides:
● Sedarim for students unable to return home
● Kosher for Pesach meals throughout the holiday
● Meaningful Pesach experiences that strengthen Jewish identity
● Proper kashering of facilities for holiday observance
Join Our Success Story
Your donation builds on proven results. As Illini Hillel’s Executive Director Erez confirms:
"Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie's hard work makes past investments bear fruit today. They do excellent work."
Donate Now - Students Are Counting on You
Jewish students need your support before Pesach arrives. Your gift today ensures they won't miss out on this profound holiday experience.
Don't wait - Pesach is approaching, and students are counting on your support!
Chag Sameach V'Kasher,
Rabbi Shmuel and Jackie Hauss
JLIC Rabbinic Couple at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign