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THE ROHR CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY @JewishBU
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@ChabadBU
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WELCOME
Dear Friend, Welcome to Fall ‘22 at BU!
We are excited to welcome the new class and say hi again to our old friends. This year holds a special energy as it is a shnat hakhel, it marks the Biblical commandment of gathering the entire Jewish nation after the shmita, the Sabbatical year ( see page 29), so look out for special events to mark hakhel this year. Remember, Chabad is 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 and we’ll help you make it happen! If you are not already in our user friendly texting system, get in on it now! Text “Shalom” to 607-797-0015 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!
See you at Chabad! TABLE OF CONTENTS EVERYDAY AT CHABAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SHABBAT AT CHABAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 HOLIDAYS AT CHABAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 NEW STUDENTS AT CHABAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 INSPIRED AT CHABAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21 EVENTS AT CHABAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-31 THE ROHR CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY @JewishBU
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@JewishBU
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ROHR CHABAD CENTER I (607) 797-0015
@BingChabad
FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE AT BU
420 MURRAY HILL RD., VESTAL, NY 13850 I 607.797.0015 I WWW.JEWISHBU.COM
DIRECTORS
EDUCATION AND RITUAL
DOWNTOWN AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMING AND ENGAGEMENT
Rabbi Aaron and Rivkah Slonim aslonim@JewishBU.com rslonim@JewishBU.com
Rabbi Zalman and Rochel Chein zchein@JewishBU.com rchein@JewishBU.com
Rabbi Levi and Hadasa Slonim lslonim@JewishBU.com hslonim@JewishBU.com
LEADERSHIP
THE ROHR CHABAD CENTER
Rabbi Yisroel and Golda Ohana yohana@JewishBU.com gohana@JewishBU.com
E-BOARD
Eliana Sastow - PRESIDENT Sam Weingard - VICE PRESIDENT Ethan Shulman - TREASURER Amanda Kleinman - SECRETARY Hannah Kirsch - MAJOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
G-BOARD Rachel Braunhut Yehuda Davis Avital Eliassian Emily Feldman Sarah Fischer Miriam Frankel
Maya Hoff - PHILANTHROPY CHAIR Nora Monasheri - PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR Scott Mayer - EDUCATION CHAIR Lauren Grosz - SOCIAL CHAIR Mira Greenspan - GREEK LIAISON
Eli Gross Alexa Gutterson Michael Kalman Emily Linick Rachel Lubeck Jake Nussbaum
Jack Margolius Matthew Plotsker David Reitano Adina Spilky Joel Varnai
COMMITTEES
SHABBAT KITCHEN PREP Hannah Blum Emily Feldman Raquel Fusman Emma Haynes Maya Hoff Maya Klibanoff Michael Kalman
Hannah Kaplun Na’ma Kaye Jolie Mastey Cara Moskowitz Mia Raskin Gabby Schoenberg Ruth Silver
GIRLS NITE OUT
CHABAD INTERNS
Lea Abecassis Eden Amona Hannah Blum Leora Chasen Ahava Friedman Emma Haynes Rebecca Horowitz Alli Zimmerman
MAASIM TOVIM Jacob Birman Shoshana Scheinberg CHICKEN SOUP EXPRESS Alli Zimmerman
Rosalie Sohn Eliana Stastow Eliana Tajfel Katriella Weingarten Alli Zimmerman
GABAIM
Jonathan Beretz Scott Mayer Sam Weingard
KIDDUSH MEISTERS
Michael Kalman Jared Stern
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EVERYDAY AT CHABAD
Become a Minyanaire
DAILY SERVICES
Begin your day with Davening (prayer) from the heart in a warm and comfortable environment. Services Begin: 7:30am Monday-Friday 9:30am on Sundays • Enjoy a quick breakfast after services. • Start your day with a quick Torah boost, three minutes of Mishna study. Need to catch a class immediately after minyan? We are happy to offer you a ride to campus following davening to ensure you make it on time! Daily Minchah / Maariv services 15 minutes before sunset
KASHERING YOUR KITCHEN/ TEVILAT KEILIM
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.
THE SHALOM AND NAOMI STAIMAN BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY ERUV
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 a map of the Eruv and its weekly status visit: Facebook.com/TheBUEruv To join the Eruv Checking Committee visit: JewishBU.com/EruvCommittee
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Guys, Gals, need a Mezuzah for your dorm or apartment? Guys, need a pair of Tefillin? We can hook you up! Contact Rabbi Levi at lslonim@JewishBU.com To get your own Mezuzah visit: www.JewishBU.com/MezuzahBank.
CHABAD CAFÉ
Serving pizza with a large variety of toppings, fresh soups, knishes, pretzels, fries, and more. FREE ON-CAMPUS DELIVERY on Thursdays with a $10 order minimum. Orders must be placed before 4:30pm. -We accept Venmo
Mondays 6-7 pm Thursdays 5:30-7:15 pm Saturday Nights: Check Facebook page for exact times
EVERYDAY AT CHABAD
MEZUZAH & TEFILLIN BANK
For special orders call before 4 pm: (607)-797-0015 ext. 205.
THE METROPOLIS DELI Check out the “Metropolis Deli; Offering the World’s Finest Sandwiches.”
Open every Tuesday evening, 6:00-7:15 pm at Chabad.
The quality of a metropolitan styled deli in the deep suburbs of Binghamton.
STUDY HALL
LOOKING FOR A QUIET AND COMFORTABLE SPACE TO WORK?
The Chabad Center has it all: comfortable couches, desks, WIFI equipped, and coffee and cookies in endless supply.
CHICKEN SOUP EXPRESS
FEELING DOWN? SICK IN BED? A LITTLE BLUE? Contact Chabad for some love, chicken soup, and TLC to warm your soul: JewishBU.com/Soup
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MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Mental Health and Wellness Support PASTORAL CARE
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 for support. See page 3 for contact info.
REFERRALS
Chabad can help you find a reputable mental health professional (therapist as well as a psychiatrist) as needed. Please ask for a referral. See page 3 for contact info.
SOUP DELIVERY
Down in the dumps? Need a cozy pick-me-up? Order a bowl of delicious hot Matzah ball soup, delivered right to your door! Best homemade remedy out there.
www.JewishBU.com/Soup
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LISTEN UP FELLOWSHIP
Looking to strengthen your mental health awareness and to be a more effective support to your peers? Join the Listen Up fellowship for Fall semester 2022 Fellowship includes training by leading mental health and active listening experts For more info on the fellowship and to apply visit:
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All Free! Great Vibes!
Mega BBQ Buffet!
Dunk Tank & More!
TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2022 / 6:00PM On Campus - at the Old Dickenson Quad
RSVP mandatory. To RSVP text “Welcome BBQ” to 607-797-0015. Watch the Rabbi (and you!) get dunked, enjoy lawn games, friends, and a massive BBQ buffet.
Everyone will be There! 420 Murray Hill Road I www.JewishBU.com
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AT CHABAD EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Join hundreds of students weekly for an unforgettable experience!
SERVICES
Student led spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services featuring Divrei Torah.
DINNER
Enjoy a free full-course, home-cooked dinner complete with songs, sumptuous dessert buffet and friendship.
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SHABBAT DAY SERVICES BEGIN 9:30AM
Delectable hot Kiddush follows.
SHABBAT LUNCH 12PM SEUDAH SHELISHIT SPECIAL MENU AND SONGS!
60 minutes before the end of Shabbat.
September 3, October 15, November 5 and December 3
RSVP is a must! Text Shabbat to 607-797-0015 for weekly info!
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SHABABTONS OLYMPIC SHABBAT OCTOBER 28-29
with special guest: Haily Kops Hailey, a 19 year old New Jersey native, who has been skating since she was three, recently made her Olympic debut representing Israel in Bejing. Thick FRIDAY NIGHT: Skating on Thin Ice The true story of what happened when Olympics met tradition. SHABBAT: Chasing Dreams: The journey of becoming an Israeli Athlete
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE SHABBAT NOVEMBER 11-12 In conjunction with the International Shabbos Project with special guest, Rabbi Michael Levy Levy served as the Director of Travel Training at MTA New York City Transit, developing and implementing a program to train people with disabilities to use the bus and subways. As President of Yad Hachazakah—The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center, Levy strives to make the Jewish experience and Jewish texts accessible to Jews with disabilities. FRIDAY NIGHT: Building the Life you Want SHABBAT: Perception—More than meets the Eye
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Calling all ladies and men. SEPARATE LOCATIONS
SEPTEMBER 9, OCTOBER 10, NOVEMBER 18, DECEMBER 9 Gather together for songs, stories and real talk that warms the heart and nourishes the soul. # Next Level Shabbat
SHABBAT AT CHABAD
LET’S TISH!
FAMILY SHABBAT SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 Everyone deserves to enjoy Shabbat at Chabad! For schedule and reservations log onto:
JewishBU.com/FamilyWeekend
HOMECOMING SHABBAT OCTOBER 7-8 Coinciding with HOMECOMING WEEKEND, relive your best memories and create new ones for you and your family. For schedule and reservations log onto:
Jewishbu.com/homecoming
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HOLIDAY AT CHABAD
Join us for Warm and Meaningful High Holiday Services! YOM IYUN
Explore the High Holidays with OU-JLIC and Chabad. Enjoy a student-led evening of learning and an array of High Holiday treats!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
ROSH HASHANA SEPTEMBER 25-27
If you are in Binghamton for Rosh Hashana we will have services and holiday meals for you. Please contact Chabad or check our website for times and to make reservations. To RSVP and for more info visit: www.JewishBU.com/Chagim
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4
Kol Nidrei - Evening Services 6:15pm
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
Shacharit - Morning Service 9:30am Yizkor Memorial Service approx. 12:00pm Neila - Closing Service 6:15pm Followed by sounding of the Shofar and light break-fast. All services will be held in the C4 Multi Purpose Room (Newing/Dickinson Community)
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LARGEST, WARMEST & COOLEST SUKKAH
AT THE CHABAD CENTER *All services are followed by full course, home cooked, festive holiday meals in the Sukkah. (Please dress in layers so you are warm enough to enjoy eating under the stars.) Holiday Service Schedule:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6:30PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 9:30AM, 7:30PM TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 9:30AM SUKKAH MOBILE
SUKKAH ON THE GO OCTOBER 12, 13, 14 Look for our “Sukkah on the Go” at various locations on campus. Come by to shake the Lulav and Etrog.
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ROCK ‘N RIBS IN THE SUKKAH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6:00PM Lip smacking ribs BBQ and sides, great music, and the coolest company in the chabad sukkah!
SUKKAH HOP
BU Jewish Community Sukkah Hop Friends, songs, treats, and inspiration in some of Vestal’s most beautiful Sukkahs!
SHABBAT, OCTOBER 15, 2:15 PM
Beginning in the JLIC Sukkah at 4601 Washington Drive Text Sukkah Hop to 607-797-0015 to RSVP
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6:00PM AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9:30AM All services are followed by full course, home cooked, festive holiday meals. AT THE CHABAD CENTER
On Campus
SIMCHAT TORAH BLAST
Come on over and party like never before! Dance with the Torahs, enjoy munchies and soft drinks, experience the electric excitement and Jewish pride.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 7:15PM Convenient on campus location - In c4!
Co-Sponsored by Chabad and Hillel
. .and the Party Continues! SIMCHAT TORAH DAY
MEAT PIZZA AND SALAD BAR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT THE CHABAD CENTER
The party continues, with services beginning 9:30am punctuated by Kiddush (11am), fresh, hot, Meat Pizza and Salad, Mitzvah Auction, Hakkafot dancing with the Torah, Torah Reading and so much more! COME ON OVER AND PARTY!
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New to Binghamton?
New students - come and see what our fun and warm community is all about. Join our special events for new students led by our Tier One fellows.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 8:30 PM AT CHABAD Eager to meet your Jewish peers? Come for a quick Ice-cream bash while getting to know fellow new students!
FRESHMAN FALAFEL SUNDAY AUGUST 21, 6PM AT CHABAD The official new student orientation event! Have a dash of Mediterranean cuisine, Ice-breaking games, and get your own Chabad t-shirt! FREE OF CHARGE
C4 BRUNCH MONDAY, AUGUST 22 11:30AM - 3:30PM C4 - Pop by our WELCOME TABLE: Have a delicious BRUNCH, sign up to be in the know, and get all your Jewish needs met.
FRESHMAN FUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Take a trip to Chucksters fun center, Wegmans, and enjoy a pizza lunch!
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THE WELCOME CRUISE FOR NEW JEWISH STUDENTS AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
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Meet other Jewish members of the Class of 2026 and make lasting friendships at the
AUGUST 28 TH, 2022
CRUISE FEATURING: BBQ on the lake, DJ Music, delicious snacks, non alcoholic bar, water pong and more!
SPACE IS LIMITED.
$25.00 early bird* registration fee (for the entire day including transportation, cruise & food) will secure your spot by reserving at
www.JewishBU.com/Jewau *35.00 after August 23rd
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Weekly Ongoing Programs & Events
Shabbat Services 9:30am Shabbat Lunch 12:00pm Seuda Shlishit 60 minutes before Shabbat ends followed by Havdala
Chabad Café 5:30-7:15pm Chabad Cafe 6:00 - 7:15pm SUNDAY
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Pizza & Parshah 6:00-7:00pm
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Aug. 24 - Supper and Study Aug. 28 - Jew’au Aug. 30 - GNO Poke bowl Aug. 31 - Supper and Study
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This is a Chai Lifeline OFF TOY DRIVE KICK fundraiser benefiting from children suffering great cancer. Have a a time and support great cause!
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Torah Tent
TORAH TAKEOUT
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
SUPPER AND STUDY/ BEIT MIDRASH EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Note new tim DELICIOUS DINNER 6:30PM e! STUDY SESSION 7:00-8:00PM Study any aspect of Judaism, with a friend, at your own pace, or join a student-led Chaburah/discussion group.
Join a s chabura tudent-led h/discus sion group.
www.JewishBU.com/SupperAndStudy, or contact Rabbi Chein at zchein@JewishBU.com
WEEKLY CLASSES PIZZA AND PARSHA THURSDAYS, 6:00 PM
SOUP AND SPIRIT
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HILCHOT NIDDAH
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BETWEEN THE LETTERS & THE LINES; RASHI SICHOS
LUNCH ‘N LEARN
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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
JewishU
We know you want to learn more about yourself, your history, and heritage. That’s what JewishU is all about. EXPLORE JUDAISM. EASILY. DEEPLY. REWARDINGLY. 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.
ALL JewishU CLASSES WILL BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31ST
CHOOSE FROM:
HE LOVES ME HE LOVES ME NOT
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim In this age of friends, benefits, and hookups, are real relationships still possible? What does the ancient wisdom of Judaism have to offer us on this topic, today? Find out in this “for women only” course. 70 minutes
A DAY FULL OF BLESSINGS PRACTICAL HALACHA
FASCINATING FACTS
Mrs. Rochel Chein Fun, surprising, and inspirational: discover the mysteries and debunk the myths surrounding Jewish tradition and practice. 60 minutes
STRENGTH AND STRUGGLE: THE DILEMMA: MODERN FASCINATING SAGAS OF OUR PROPHETS CONUNDRUMS, Mrs. Rivkah Slonim TALMUDIC DEBATES, SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY In this course we unlock the secrets
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim This fast paced class is for anyone Rabbi Zalman Chein who loves to think and enjoys seeing Our sages tell us to aim to recite 100 how ancient wisdom is applied to the blessings a day. Take a deeper look at modern day constructs. Explore Jewish the details of these brachot. Find out if ethics and law and their philosophical Mezonot bread is really a thing, what the underpinnings. bracha is on thunder, and the meaning in Appropriate for those with intermediate the many brachot of Birkot Hashachar. and advanced Jewish learning skills. 60 Minutes 90 minutes
SOUL TREK
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim For people interested in matters of identity, purpose and existence. What do Jews believe about Heaven, Hell, Reincarnation, Transmigration and Resurrection? Explore what Judaism teaches about where souls come from, what they are doing in this world and where they go from here. 90 minutes
revolutionary outlook on life, culled from the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. 60 Minutes
PARADIGM SHIFT
Rabbi Zalman 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
of great character by exploring some of the most dramatic narratives and inspiring personalities in all of history. These thrilling tales of judges, kings, and prophets, including David, Ruth and Elijah, reach into the essence of the human condition. These heroes and antiheroes teach us eternal lessons of struggle and triumph, courage and humility, hope and resilience. 85 minutes each
CHASSIDUS UNLOCKED
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. 60 Minutes
For more information and to register, visit www.JewishBU.com/ JewishU or contact Rochel Chein at rchein@JewishBU.com 420 Murray Hill Road I www.JewishBU.com
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Winter Break Opportunities
MAKE YOUR WINTER BREAK LAST A LIFETIME! BIRTHRIGHT TRIPS TO ISRAEL
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. To register visit: www.MayanotIsrael.com or www.JewishBU.com/Birthright
MAKE ISRAEL YOUR CLASSROOM! FOR ONLY $199 STUDY IN JERUSALEM THIS SUMMER For more details speak to any member of the Chabad staff. Apply for this astounding scholarship at www.Mayanot.edu/application
SNORKEL & STUDY
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
WONDERING WHICH PROGRAM IS FOR
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The Kollel offers high level learning for students possessed of advanced skills and familiarity with classic texts and meforshim. This course is designed to edify, inspire and further hone your learning skills. Probe the depths of a topic and come to appreciate the profound wisdom of our sages in an entirely new light. The Kollel will meet weekly for eight weeks. The program includes 90-minute sessions with guided Chavruta study and an in-depth Shiur/lecture, and a $300 stipend towards Sefarim or cash. Day and times of classes will be determined by interested participants. For more information or to join, visit Jewishbu.com/Kollel
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KOLLEL Immerse yourself in the world of Torah!
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 self-discovery. The program includes eight classes, an exciting trip and Shabbaton, and a $350 stipend upon completion.
Wednesday Evenings, 8:00 PM LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. For more information or to join, visit MySinaiScholars.com
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For the Gals
Join BU’s Jewish women for programming in honor of Rosh Chodesh that is fun, innovative, and stimulating, not to mention delicious. To RSVP Text ‘GNO’ to the 607-797-0015 one week before each event.
DIY POKE BOWL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 7:00 PM
DIY Sushi bowls; as well as s’mores sushi and a grand welcome back to the ladies!
WOODBURN YOUR OWN CHARCUTERIE BOARD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Get in touch with your creative side as you design and etch a lasting personalized wooden charcuterie board.
ZUMBA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Feeling the semester burnout?
Get in the groove with an exhilarating Zumba session, featuring acai bowls!
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DIY POKE BOWL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
A grand welcome back for the guys, along side sushi!
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For the Guys
BOYS NITE OUT
GET YOUR BEST GAME ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Enjoy gaming with the guys with stadium snacks.
NEVER HAD A BAR/BAT MITZVAH? IT’S NOT TOO LATE! That’s what the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Bash is all about. If you or someone you know have not yet celebrated his/her Bar or Bat Mitzvah, contact Rabbi Ohana at yohana@jewishbu.com and join other BU students who will mark this occasion with a meaningful and fun-filled celebration. No previous background necessary.
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GIVE ME A BAKE! Join us for fun baking in the kitchen!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 , 7:30PM
CHALLAH BAKE
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2, 7PM
PRE HOLIDAY CHALLAH BAKE THURSDAY DECEMBER 1
DONUT BAKE
TORAH GAME NIGHT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:15PM
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 complimentary pizza and other treats.
DEFY EXTREME AIR PARK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Join us for an evening of extreme fun and energy. Subsidized price, transportation provided.
WATER PONG TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 following Shabbat dinner.
GREAT FUN. GREAT VIBES. GREAT PRIZES FOR WINNERS! Check Facebook for info on forming teams.
12th ANNUAL
Text “waterpong” for sign up info a week before event.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 10:30PM
You deserve a break from studying. Come fill up with friends, food, and good ‘ole Chabad love. THIS IS MIDNIGHT MADNESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE! In the Chabad Cafe
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Join with Binghamton friends for an inspiring and fun THE NAOMI STAIMAN
2022
Thursday, November 10 • 7PM Learn how to mix, knead, and shape the world’s most delicious bread! Get a chance to taste 8 scrumptious flavors of Challah! Together, let’s feel the rise!
$5
ENTRY includes special swag
RSVP only: jewishbu.com/challah
SA CHARTERED
Mrs. Naomi Staiman obm, a pillar of Binghamton’s Jewish community, was known for her kindness and hospitality. Along with raising her beautiful family and thousands of pounds of Challah dough, she elevated the spirit and consciousness of every person with whom she interfaced. Yehai Zichrona Baruch.
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In loving memory of our friend Camren Vilinsky
ER B M E T P E S , Y SUNDA
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COLOR RUN
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Featuring: 5K RUN! MUSIC!
REFRESHMENTS! T-SHIRTS!
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Light up a life
CHANUKAH TOY DRIVE
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In loving memory of our friend Camren Vilinsky
SEPTEMBER 16– DECEMBER 6, 2022 Light up the lives of children suffering from cancer this Chanukah season by donating to this toy drive fundraiser. The toys will be distributed through the New York based Chai Lifeline organization.
CONTRIBUTE ONLINE AT
www.JewishBU.com/toydrive
You can also donate by purchasing toys on your own and dropping them off at the Chabad Center.
Join us the last day of Chanukah
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 6PM
for a culminating celebration of the toy drive along with a GRAND toy display and special greetings!
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ASHKEFARDIC NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT,
NOVEMBER 19TH 8:30 PM AT CHABAD
A FEAST FOR OUR SENSES! Celebrating the rich Sephardic and Ashkenazic heritage.
FEATURING Music, Dancing, Henna, Costumes and More! Musical “Ashkefardic” Havdalah ceremony
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Fabulous smorgasbord of ethinic cuisines
Time to recognize it:
WE NEED TO GET TOGETHER
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MAIN EVENT
JOIN THE MOVEMENT The Jews at Binghamton will gather in the most glorious of ways! Stayed tuned for details. #Hakhel #Unite4Purpose
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WE WILL NEVER FORGET
21ST ANNUAL
MITZVAH MARATHON Do a MITZVAH (good deed) in memory of the victims of 9/11. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 on campus STOP BY AND DO A MITZVAH ON THE SPOT. THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM. C4 MPR Donate blood at the mega blood drive. You can help save a life! RSVP your time slot @ jewishbu.com/blooddrive American Red Cross
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Make a Difference
THE DR. BARRY J. RAFF
MAASIM TOVIM FOUNDATION
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 pre-holiday visitations. If you are interested in volunteering please contact coordinators at: sschein3@binghamton.edu or jbirman2@binghamton.edu
COOKING IS FUN!
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 Please contact Rivky:
rslonim@chabadofbinghamton.com to volunteer or just show up to the Chabad Kitchen.
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