Hundreds of Jewish college students gathered in major campus sports venues this year for large-scale Passover seders, reflecting a growing trend toward communal holiday celebrations on an expanded scale. At Vanderbilt University, Chabad hosted its annual seder on April 1 at the university's FirstBank Stadium, drawing about 600 participants, according...

In February, Chabad at the University of South Florida hosted its annual Mega Shabbat, welcoming close to 300 students for the largest Shabbat dinner in the university’s history. The scale of the evening was striking, but it was the message that left a lasting impression. The keynote speakers, Sasha Troufanov...

Worshipers wash their hands during the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center's Gator Seder at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL, on Wednesday, April 1 2026. More then 1,000 Jewish students and community members attended the Passover ceremony.

Chabad at Binghamton University hosted its annual Shabbat 2400 on March 20 at the Events Center. Welcoming over 2,000 attendees, the event celebrated the Jewish Sabbath through singing, dancing and prayer, allowing students of all backgrounds to take part in a memorable Shabbat experience. “Shabbat is a time where we...

The newly opened Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Kansas (KU Chabad) has been drawing students and community members alike, with students flowing in and out throughout the day. KU Chabad offers space for those studying between classes, relaxing with friends or simply spending time in the...