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Chabad at UChicago Looks Ahead After House Expansion
After more than a year of construction and renovation, the Rohr Chabad Center at the University of Chicago and Hyde Park officially reopened on November 9. The 8,000-square-foot expansion, built on the Center’s seldom-used backyard, features a new recreation room, an event center, a lounge, and a mikvah (ritual bath).
Chabad of Penn State to host Menorah lighting at Old Main for Hanukkah
In honor of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, Chabad of Penn State will light a 12-foot menorah at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Old Main on the University Park campus, followed by a community celebration. Open to the public, the ceremony will feature the lighting of the menorah and...
Former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks at UC Berkeley
The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at Berkeley hosted Omer Shem Tov, a former hostage held in captivity by Hamas for 505 days, on Tuesday evening in the Pauley Ballroom. The event began with an opening address from Joey Karlan, the president of UC Berkeley’s Jewish Student Union, who thanked...
Spiritual Landmarks Around McGill: Chabad at McGill
Chabad McGill has been serving the Jewish community on campus since 1974. Housed in a historic three-story Victorian mansion at 3429 Peel Street that was upgraded in 2016 following $2.2 million renovation, the centre has been revitalized.
CSU Chabad Jewish Student Organization hosts annual Shabbat 500 dinner
Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom filled with laughter and chatter in celebration of Jewish culture Nov. 7 for the 18th annual Shabbat 500 dinner that was sponsored by several organizations on campus, including Chabad at CSU and the Residence Hall Association.
