“The Pintele Yid – “Every Jew has within him a hidden spark of holiness that cannot be extinguished. It may be concealed, but it can always be reignited” (Baal Shem Tov).

This fall, Jewish students will step back onto campuses in many countries where, too often, tension and division are part of the air they breathe. This reality has, unfortunately, become familiar since October 7, 2023.

Chabad at Rice is going bigger – literally – for its fall 2025 semester kickoff. On Thursday, Aug. 28, more than 120 Jewish students from universities across Houston are expected to gather at the Chabad Jewish Student Center for the much-anticipated Sushi Social, hosted by Rabbi Shmuli and Nechama Slonim.

Chabad at Rice is going bigger – literally – for its fall 2025 semester kickoff. On Thursday, Aug. 28, more than 120 Jewish students from universities across Houston are expected to gather at the Chabad Jewish Student Center for the much-anticipated Sushi Social, hosted by Rabbi Shmuli and Nechama Slonim.

Religious leaders have long faced high rates of burnout and stress, with studies showing these professionals often lack the time or resources to invest in their own emotional, mental and spiritual health. In the Jewish world especially, the last few years have tested spiritual leaders’ resilience as they help their communities navigate...