Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig are thrilled to be the new JLIC couple at Binghamton University! Before moving to campus, Rav Jared and Sarit lived in Toronto, where they taught Judaic Studies at Bnei Akiva Schools. Rav Jared also served as a rabbi at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation and Sarit served as a community Yoetzet Halacha. Rav Jared and Sarit worked together as JLIC directors to build a community for university students living in the "down south" part of Toronto.
Prior to their time in Toronto, the Anstandigs lived in Teaneck, New Jersey and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rav Jared taught at Ramaz Upper School, and also served as the Orthodox rabbi at University of Michigan Hillel and of the Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan (AAOM). Sarit taught at Yeshivat Frisch in Paramus, New Jersey and at... Read More
Students hosted by the Anstandigs for intimate Shababt and Yom Tov meals
65
Student board members
37
Student-led chaburot
16
Siyumim made by students
50
New sefarim added to the Beit Midrash
160
Pots of cholent served at Kiddush
1000+
Dodgeballs thrown at annual fundraiser to support the community
The greatest contribution that JLIC at Binghamton makes is creating a homey warm environment for Shabbat that I look forward to being a part of every single week.
The directors are very available and involved with students, allowing for great learning opportunities as well as great relationships.
I love how much Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig do for our tight-knit and expanding Jewish community here in Binghamton. They are excellent role models and know how to maintain engagement of student life.
After leaving seminary, I worried about maintaining some sort of learning in a college environment, but thanks to JLIC, it's so easy for me to learn often and meaningfully.
Sarit and Rav Jared are always there if we need anything, whether it be to just talk, ask a question or to just see a friendly face.
They are incredibly easy to talk to, and they consistently provide a safe, supportive space for both personal and Halachic questions. You can tell they really care about us!
I genuinely feel part of a close and supportive Jewish community at Binghamton, and I attribute that entirely to the JLIC family.
They have helped me get involved with the Jewish community at Binghamton in ways I never thought were possible.
The Anstandigs are amazing!! They’re always so helpful and really make JLIC a home away from home which is so important to me, especially as an out of state student.
The greatest contribution that JLIC at Binghamton makes is creating a homey warm environment for Shabbat that I look forward to being a part of every single week.
The directors are very available and involved with students, allowing for great learning opportunities as well as great relationships.
I love how much Rav Jared and Sarit Anstandig do for our tight-knit and expanding Jewish community here in Binghamton. They are excellent role models and know how to maintain engagement of student life.
After leaving seminary, I worried about maintaining some sort of learning in a college environment, but thanks to JLIC, it's so easy for me to learn often and meaningfully.
Sarit and Rav Jared are always there if we need anything, whether it be to just talk, ask a question or to just see a friendly face.
They are incredibly easy to talk to, and they consistently provide a safe, supportive space for both personal and Halachic questions. You can tell they really care about us!
I genuinely feel part of a close and supportive Jewish community at Binghamton, and I attribute that entirely to the JLIC family.
They have helped me get involved with the Jewish community at Binghamton in ways I never thought were possible.
The Anstandigs are amazing!! They’re always so helpful and really make JLIC a home away from home which is so important to me, especially as an out of state student.
