DIRECTORS
Rabbi Aaron and Rivkah Slonim
EDUCATION
Rabbi Zalman and Rochel Chein
aslonim@JewishBU.com
rslonim@JewishBU.com
zchein@JewishBU.com
rchein@JewishBU.com
Rabbi Levi and Hadasa Slonim
lslonim@JewishBU.com
hslonim@JewishBU.com
Rabbi Yisroel and Golda Ohana
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Mrs. Ruth Shea
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Welcome to Fall ‘26 at BU!
We are excited to welcome the new class and see our old friends again. We missed you!
Every year is different and holds unique energy. We can’t wait to see it unfold, and we remind you that Chabad is all about YOU. As you peruse this guide, we trust you will find programs that jump out at you and get you excited to join with your friends! If there is anything you want to add to the mix, please step forward with your ideas, and we’ll help you make it happen!
These days, more than ever, our community is a source of strength and direction. We look forward to sharing (only) joyous times together and embracing each of you in the signature warmth of our community.
If you are not already in our user-friendly texting system, get in on it now! Text “Shalom” to 607-7970015 so we can keep you in the loop.
The staff at Chabad is here to help with whatever you may need; and we do mean any need at all.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re looking forward to enjoying a stellar semester with you all!
THE ROHR CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY @JewishBU @ChabadBU
PRESIDENT - Lea Diamond
VICE PRESIDENT - Maya Jurkevich
MAJOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR - Aviva Soclof
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR - Orah Meisels
SOCIAL CHAIR - Sasha Chalyvaski
PR CHAIR - Renee Gershuni
EDUCATION CHAIR - Lila Hoff
TREASURER - Daniel Shiner
GREEK LIAISON - Jordyn Rosenberg
SECRETARY - Nethaniel Darvishzadeh
Aaron Bazini
Ethan Bernstein
Leah Cherson
Adina Coates
Abigail Diamond
Maya Epstein
Alex Falik
Ellie Glickman
Esti Goldberg
Joely Gottlieb
Hannah Goykadosh
Hannah Helfgott
Talia Herbst
Netanya Herschberg
Ben Hymowitz
Rafi Josselson
Kira Klayman
Olivia Lahm
Francesca Margolius
Daniella Mor
Emma Plotsker
Tahara Reinherz
Eliora Roth
Daniella Rothstein
Alana Rubensohn
Matthew Salamay
Ezra Schwab
Maayan Shucht
Myla Tannenbaum
Noam Traeger
Aviva Warsawsky
Sarah Ostrow
Eliana Yaghoubian
Tier One
Led by:
Huvie Hirschfield
Rina Moses
Committee: Ellie Glickman
Ben Heimowitz
Hannah Helfgott
Leo Karpel
Shayna Malsen
Eliora Roth
Carly Alvo
Eliana Epstein
Felicity Johnson
GABAIM
Ethan Bernstein
Jack Orlavich
Yonah Rosenstock
Gabait
Rebecca Shapiro
Daniel Shiner
Avi Schwartz
Yonah Rosentock
Gavi Brodsky
Elan Goldman
Alex Goro
Eli Knapp
Hannah Mermelstein
Hannah Rose
Francesca Schneidman
Noa Ganz
Rebecca Tarnarider
Rose Weitzman
Tali Zellner
KITCHEN CREW
(information)
Huvie Hirschfield
Elisheva Isler
Emily Keiser
Yonah Rosenstock
Alana Rubensohn
Aleeza Singer
SEUDAH SHLISHIT
Addie Coates
Tali Kisilinsky
Esther Malul
Aliya Moss
Tahara Reinherz
Yaffa Dimenstein
The Chabad staff have been professionally trained in active listening and suicide prevention, and are on-call 24/7. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Chabad Shluchim for support. Contact info on page 2.
Chabad can help you find a reputable mental health professional (therapist as well as a psychiatrist) as needed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Chabad Shluchim for support. Contact info on page 2.
Our Chabad Center features a fully equipped gym!
You can easily prioritize your health and wellness right here at Chabad. Come exercise at your convenience.
Sick in bed? Feeling down?
Need a cozy pick-me-up?
Contact Chabad for some love, chicken soup, and TLC to warm your soul. Best homemade remedy out there. delivered right to your door!
JewishBU.com/Soup
EVERY DAY AT
Shachris:
9:00am Sundays
7:30am
Monday through Friday
8:30am Tuesday & Wednesday
Begin your day with Davening (prayer) from the heart in a warm and comfortable environment.
• Enjoy a quick breakfast after services.
• Start your day with a quick Torah boost, 10-Minute Torah discussion.
Daily Minchah / Maariv services 15 minutes before sunset.
Enjoy special minyan appreciation brunches: Monday, September 7 Sunday, October 25 Sunday, December 6
SHALOM AND NAOMI STAIMAN
The Shalom and Naomi Staiman Eruv encircles the Binghamton University campus, off-campus housing, the Marriott Residence Hotel and adjacent areas in Vestal. An Eruv needs to be inspected weekly to make sure it is fully operational.
Sections of an Eruv can be impacted by the elements and may need to be reconstructed.
For the weekly status of the Eruv visit: Instagram.com/ChabadBU
To join the Eruv Checking Committee visit: JewishBU.com/EruvCommittee
Guys, Gals, need a Mezuzah for your dorm or apartment?
Guys, need a pair of Tefillin? We can hook you up! Contact Rabbi Ohana at yohana@JewishBU.com
To get your own Mezuzah visit: www.JewishBU.com/MezuzahBank.
YOUR
Moved into a new apartment/house and need assistance kashering your kitchen (making it Kosher)?
Visit JewishBU.com/Kashering and JewishBU.com/KelimMikvah for more info.
LOOKING FOR A QUIET AND COMFORTABLE SPACE TO WORK?
The Chabad Center has it all: comfortable couches, desks, Wi-Fi equipped, and coffee and cookies in endless supply.
Serving a wide variety of pizza and fries.
-We accept Venmo
-Look out for our weekly specials!
Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursdays 5:30-7:15 PM
Saturday Nights: Check for exact times
For special orders call before 4pm: (607)-797-0015 ext. 205.
Check out the Metropolis Deli; Offering the World’s Finest Sandwiches Open every Tuesday evening, 6:00-7:00pm at Chabad. The quality of a metropolitan-style deli in the deep suburbs of Binghamton.
JOIN HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WEEKLY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!
SERVICES 6:30 PM* DINNER 7:30 PM
Student led spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services featuring Divrei Torah.
SHABBAT LUNCH 12:00PM
SHABBAT DAY
SERVICES BEGIN 9:30AM
Enjoy a free full-course, homecooked dinner complete with songs, a sumptuous dessert buffet and friendship.
SEUDAH SHLISHIT
75 minutes before the end of Shabbat. Say goodbye to Shabbat with friends, food, and songs.
Leibel Lazaroff was just a young Rabbinical student helping out with the Chanukah Celebration on Bondi Beach when he came under fire in one of the worst terror attacks of our time. Fifteen Jews were murdered, forty were injured.
Leibel stepped forward with courage and was gunned down. After 11 surgeries, weeks in the ICU unit between life and death, and months of intensive therapy, he is now bringing his riveting, hair-raising story to Jewish communities around the globe.
Welcome Shabbat
Shabbat Sept 4-5
Join us on Friday night for a mind-altering presentation, and on Motzei Shabbat presentation, and on Motzei Shabbos for a Musical Kumsitz with Leibel.
Thanksgiving Shabbat
November 20 Chanukah Shabbat
December 4
JOIN US FOR AN ARRAY OF ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR YOU, IN THE COMFORT OF DOWNTOWN.
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Shabbats during the semester
Welcome Shabbat
Friday August 21
Family Weekend
Join us for home cooked, warm Shabbat dinners!
Friday September 18
SHABBAT DAY
Homecoming weekend
Friday September 25
TORAH N’ TSO
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Thanksgiving Shabbat November 20
Chanukah Shabbaton
December 4
Kabbalat Shabbat 7:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Shacharit Minyan 10:30am Kiddush & Lunch 12:45pm
8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
Discover your Jewish self. No prior knowledge necessary. Learn. Discuss. Explore.
Dinner and Study. Hang out with friends. Feed your stomach. Stir your soul.
Warm, Vibrant and Meaningful Holiday Celebrations
Warm Shacharit Minyan Services followed by KiddushLunchFarbrengen Yom Kippur Simchat Torah
Sign up at: mysinai scholars.com 8 Mondays 8pm
Earn up to $450
Dates TBD
Mondays Weekly, 7-7:45pm
Beginning Monday, Aug. 24
Beginning Monday, Sep. 14th
RSVP necessary for all events, meals and classes. For event notifications and RSVP, text DOWNTOWN to 607-797-0015
Wednesday September 2, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a student-led evening of learning about the High Holidays with an array of High Holiday treats!
Friday Sept 11 - 13th
If you are in Binghamton for Rosh Hashanah, we will have services and holiday meals for you. Look out in the ChaBot for RSVP info
Saturday, September 5
Pre-Selichot Farbrengen at 11:00 PM followed by rousing Selichot at 12:45 AM
Sunday, September 20
Mincha - 2:30 PM
Kol Nidrei - Evening Services - 6:30 PM
Candle lighting at 6:47 PM (Fast begins)
Thursday, September 21
Shacharit - Morning Services 9:30 AM
Yizkor Memorial Services Approx. 12:00 PM
Neliah - Closing Service 6:15 PM
Followed by sounding of the Shofar and light break-fast (Fast ends 7:44 PM)
All Services will be held in the C4 MultiPurpose Room (Newing/Dickinson Community)
Join us in one of the largest, warmest & coolest Sukkahs
All services followed by full course, homecooked, festive holiday meals in the Sukkah. (Please dress in layers so you are warm enough to enjoy eating under the stars) RSVP necessary.
Holiday Service Schedule: Friday, September 25, 6:30 PM Saturday, September 26, 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM Sunday, September 27, 9:30 AM
Tuesday September 29, 6:00 PM
Enjoy lip-smacking ribs, full BBQ buffet dinner, music, dancing and the coolest company!
Text ROCK to RSVP
Holiday Schedule
Friday, October 2, Erev Shmini Atzeres 6:30 PM
Saturday October 3, 9:30 AM Yizkor around 11 AM
All services are followed by full course, homecooked, festive holiday meals. At the Chabad Center
Sunday, October 4, 12:00 PM
Pastas and Mimosas
Enjoy a pasta bar, mimosas, dancing with the Torah, Lechayims, Mitzvah auction, Aliyot, and more. Jewish pride & celebration in the heart of downtown! Minyan 11:00 AM, followed by Kiddush/lunch & Torah festivities
On Campus: Simchat
Torah Blast
Saturday, October 3
Come on over and party like never before! Dance with the Torah, enjoy refreshments and soft drinks, experience the electric excitement. Join the parade to Chabad in an over-thetop display of Jewish pride. Enjoy the last Hakafot on Murray Hill Rd and a (Close to ) Midnight Yom Tov dinner.
Maariv 7:30 PM
Kiddush and hakafot 7:45 PM
Convenient on campus location - in the C4 MPR
Co-Sponsored by Chabad and Hillel
Sunday, October 4th - 9:30 AM at the Chabad Center
The party continues with services beginning at 9:30 AM, followed by Kiddush (11 AM), fresh, hot meat pizza and salad, Mitzvah auction, Hakkafot dancing with the Torah, Torah reading and so much more!
RSVP necessary
Come on over and party!
We are bringing the light straight to you! Look out for our Menorah Distribution pop-ups all across campus or reach out to get your free Menorah!
Wondering about the rules for lighting a menorah in the dorms? Keep an eye out for our upcoming info on designated lighting spots! @chabadbu
Share the light of Chanukah on your corner of the globe! Light the menorah, share on Instagram (tag Chabad!) and win!
House parties - Bring the Chanukah festivities to you! Reach out to a Chabad Shliach or Shlucha, and we'll get you connected!
DINE N' DIVINE
Savoring the Flavor of Judaism Mondays, 6:30 PM
MONDAYS, 7:00 PM
CHABAD PIZZA AND PARSHA TORAH ‘N TSO
THURSDAYS, 6:00 PM
ADVANCED TALMUD
Let the Rebbe change your world week after week.
30-minute Shiur on the prayers Shabbat Mornings at 8:55
Power Shiur on the weekly Parsha Friday afternoons at 12:30 PM
Dates and times of classes to be determined by interested participants. To join any of these classes or for more info visit: www.JewishBU.com/Torah
Want to add Torah to your week?
The Chabad staff is ready to study with you!
Choose a topic that interests you, and a time and location that fit your schedule, and we will arrange to study what, when, with whom, and where you want! To get started, visit www.JewishBU.com/Takeout
Begins September 15
DELICIOUS DINNER 6:30 PM
STUDY SESSION 7:00-8:00 PM
Study any aspect of Judaism, with a friend, at your own pace. Come with a friend, or we can help you find the right study partner. Or join a student-led chaburah/discussion Group.
Text Supper and Study to 607-797-0015 to RSVP
Choose from our focused mini-courses on topics that interest YOU.
Dig beneath the surface of our rituals and traditions and earn JewishU credits while you do. Credits are redeemable for exciting trips, Jewish experiences, donations to charity, and cash.
EXPLORE JUDAISM. EASILY. DEEPLY. REWARDINGLY
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim
Find out what Judaism has to say about the power of dreams and the horoscope, jinx, the Evil Eye, and the paranormal.
Hilchot Niddah
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim
Junior and Senior Women Only
A class on the laws of Jewish marital intimacy for the serious female collegiate. Take this class and think about love, sex, and marriage in a whole new way!
* This course includes 8 classes, 90 minutes each.
Torah
Rabbi Zalman Chein
These classes employ Chassidic analysis and wisdom to uncover the inside story of the weekly Torah Portion, revealing the contemporary lessons learned from these fascinating biblical events and personalities.
Mrs. Rochel Chein
A panoramic overview of the works that earned us the title “The People of The Book.” You will experience the different genres that shape Jewish life, including Tanach, Midrash, Talmud, Halachah, Philosophy, Kabbalah, Musar, Chasidism, and meet the influential personalities who drove thirty centuries of Jewish scholarship.
Rabbi Zalman Chein
For 830 years, there stood an edifice upon a Jerusalem hilltop which served as the point of contact between heaven and earth. What was the Temple all about? What were its functions and what did it actually look like? Take a tour through the Holy Temple, walk through its corridors and discover the marvels of G-d's dwelling place in our world.
Mrs. Rochel Chein
Take an elevator ride to the heights of what is possible! Synchronize yourself with the mission for which you were placed on earth, and learn to recognize the inherent goodness and perfection in yourself, in others, and in every circumstance of your life. This empowering course offers a revolutionary outlook on life, culled from the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory.
Rabbi Zalman Chein
An in-depth text-based study of classic Chassidic Maamorim, discourses, that speak to the existential quest of man in a physical world to make space for a transcendent reality.
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim
A fascinating look at four pivotal debates that engulfed the Jewish people at different periods in our history. We will look at the background, motives, key events and wide-ranging legacies of these debates.
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim
Listen in on the surprising, practical questions of ethics and practice Jews asked across Jewish history and the scholarly answers rabbis wrote. See what enables Jewish tradition to offer relevant guidance in a rapidly changing world.
The Sinai Scholars Society offers a fresh and exciting context for Jewish life and learning, with thought-provoking classes, social activities, and national networking opportunities, offered to Jewish students with limited formal Judaic schooling. Sinai Scholars invites students to engage in an open community of study and selfdiscovery. The program includes eight classes, an exciting trip and Shabbaton, and a $450 stipend upon completion.
MONDAY EVENINGS, 8:00 PM
beginning September 14
Chabad Downtown, 60 Henry Street OR
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 8:00 PM
Beginning September 9
Chabad Center, 420 Murray Hill Road
For more information or to join, visit: MySinaiScholars.com
Project Likkutei Sichos is a global initiative to study and complete the Rebbe's seminal work in 8 years. Likkutei Sichos opens your eyes to the deeper level of Torah that lies beneath the surface of the Chumash, Mishnayos, Gemara, and Halacha that you have been learning. The dazzling array of sources, the mind-expanding ideas, and the practical takeaways make this a unique opportunity.
Join Project Likkutei Sichos! Day and time will be determined by interested participants. If you want to join this class, contact Rivky at:
Rslonim@Jewishbu.com
TheEVERY TUESDAY ON THE SPINE.
Step on board our Chabad on Wheels
Join a group of students on a Sunday this semester for a special visit to the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory, in Queens, NY, as well as a quick visit to Crown Heights in Brooklyn, NY.
Interested participants contact Rabbi Ohana: yohana@jewishbu.com
October 23 - 25 / Crown Heights NYC
Are JEW ready for an explosive weekend full of new friends and Jewish energy that will fire up your soul? Experience an unforgettable Shabbat weekend in the heart of Chabad’s world headquarters with Jewish students from all over the world.
Limited space. Contact Rabbi Ohana at yohana@ chabadofbinghamton.com for more info
If you are Jewish and have never visited Israel on an educational program, you can join a ten-day, fun-filled and inspiring tour of Israel, with that special flavor you get only with Chabad. For free! This trip is a gift of birthright Israel. Space is limited, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register ASAP at: www.MayanotIsrael.com TRAVEL WITH THE BINGHAMTON CHABAD TRIP!
Check out Snorkel & Study for an amazing Jewish winter break, meet college women from around the world and explore Jewish thinking, while having an outrageously good time doing water sports. Apply at www.SnorkelandStudy.org FULL scholarships available
STUDY IN JERUSALEM THIS WINTER BREAK!
For more details speak to any member of the Chabad Staff. Apply at www.Mayanot.edu
Grab your besties for a Girls' Night Out! Join us for Jewish Women’s programming in honor of Rosh Chodesh that is fun, innovative and delicious. It’s the perfect way to recharge for the new month!
To RSVP text GNO the ChaBot @ 607-797-0015 one week before each event.
Thursday October 22, 7:00 PM
Relax before the stress of the semester catches up, Renew with a massage and DIY stations, and Recharge delectable desserts and smoothies!
Tuesday September 8, 7:00 PM ��
A grand welcome back to the ladies! �� Come catch up and custom-build your own DIY Poke Bowls alongside fresh soup, salad, and the best company. See you there!
Monday November 16, 7:30 PM
Join us for a sparkling Girls' Night Out at Chabad, where you can unwind and get creative with diamond art, enjoying delicious baked goods along the way!
On select Thursdays at 9:15 PM Dates: August 27, 9:30 PM Elul Vibes
September 26, 9:30 PM Women's Farbrengen in the Sukkah October 22, 9:30 PM Lech Lecha; Go forward, Go to Yourself!
November 19, 9:30 PM Running towards the Light!
WELCOME MOVE IN BAGEL BRUNCH
Thursday, Aug 13, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, & Friday, Aug 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, C4 Dickinson Lounge.
FRESHMAN SHABBATON
August 14-15 @ Chabad.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Monday, August 17, 8:30 PM
CUPCAKE WARS
Wednesday, September 23
PIZZA MAKING
Thursday, October 29
Sunday, August 16, 6:00 PM @ Chabad. Huge dinner, friends, swag & the OFFICIAL CHABAD WELCOME! Text FALAFEL to RSVP.
Sunday, August 23
Spend a day on the water with your new Jewish Bing friends! RSVP - Jewishbu.com/Jewau
GIVE ME A BAKE
Challah Bake
Monday, August 24
Cinnamon Roll Bake
Thursday, November 19
Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM
This exciting and highly competitive Torah game night will have you drawing on all your talents as you have a great time with friends. enjoy a delicious dinner and other treats
Sunday, August 30 10:30 AM
Chabad of Binghamton goes apple picking!
Join us in the crisp fall air, pick apples, and bond with your friends!
Limited transportation provided.
Text APPLE to RSVP.
Sunday, November 1, 12:30 - 5:00 PM
Foliage, Friends & Trader Joe's
Ready for a perfect autumn escape? Join us for a breezy day trip to Ithaca, NY. We’ll hike through some of the area's most stunning fall foliage and wrap up the day with a legendary Trader Joe's run. Limited transportation provided; carpools are welcome!
Speed dating - October 30
Friday night after Shabbat dinner
You see them every Friday, but do you actually know them? Stay right after dinner for a high-energy Speed Dating. Meet new faces, skip the small talk, and make new connections!
Monday, December 14
You deserve a break from studying. Come fill up with friends, food, and good ‘ole Chabad love. In the Chabad Cafe.
FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER DINNER NOVEMBER 16
Big prizes, great vibes, and bragging rights. Join us November 6, right after Shabbat dinner!
Text "PONG" a week before the event to get the official sign-up info.
Wednesday, December 9 - 16 2026
ALL DAY LONG
Having finals overload? Chabad’s got your back!
Stop by Chabad for some hot soup, snacks, study area with WIFI, and some good ole Chabad love!
Join Chabad’s newly expanded Mitzvah Corp and experience the joy of bringing cheer and assistance to others. Each week, volunteers will visit Jewish patients in area hospitals, residents in adult care facilities, and shut-ins. Volunteers will also make special preholiday visitations. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Hannah Mermelstein at: hmermel1@binghamton.edu
Come on over and help cook for Shabbat and holidays, prepare salads and more for a few hundred hungry BU students (no prior kitchen experience necessary) and meet some really cool and committed people.
EVERY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00-12:00 PM Join us for a pre-Sukkot “Cook -a-thon” September 6
Please contact Rivky: Rslonim@JewishBU.com to volunteer or just show up to the Chabad Kitchen.
