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PROGRAM GUIDE Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University Spring 2011

at Binghamton Dear friend, Welcome to Spring ’11 at BU. Along with the snow, expect a perfect storm of fabulous events, huge celebrations, amazing classes and great fun. If you take a look through this guide you’ll quickly see that at Chabad there is something for everyone. And if there’s something you want to do that’s not listed please don’t hesitate to let us know; we’re always adding more events to what we have already listed. Remember, Chabad is about you. If there is any way at all that we can be of help please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re looking forward to enjoying the semesterat withBinghamton you. Please take a look at page 7 where you will find information about our newest initiative spearheaded by students. Yes! a Kosher Deli in Binghamton. Also, check out the soul food on the menu for this semester with the latest offerings by page 10 and many more class offerings beginning on page 26.

If you are not already receiving e-mail messages from Chabad, hurry and join our mailing list by writing [email protected] so we can keep you in the loop.

See you at Chabad! This program guide isAsher dedicated Strobel,in loving and blessed memory of a shining light who passed from our midst but will never be forgotten.

Table of Contents Celebration ...... 5, 20-22 Education ...... 10-11, 27-29 Recreation ...... 7-9, 12, 13, 18, 24, 26 Social Action ...... 14, 19 Main Events ...... 15, 19, 21, 23, 25 Chabad downtown ...... 30-31

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420 Murray Hill Rd. Vestal, NY 13850 607.797.0015 at Binghamton at Binghamton www.JewishBU.com Directors Programmingat and DevelopmentBinghamtonChabad Downtown and Education and Rivkah Rabbi Levi and Hadasa Rabbi Zalman and Rochel Slonim Slonim Chein [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chabad Student Leadership Fall 2010 E-board President Treasurer Special Projects Coordinator Arielle Schweitzer Howard Levi Shoshana Koslowe Vice President Social Chair Greek Liaison Dayna Driscoll Lipson Ariel Yadaie Secretary Education Chair Public Relations Esther Liberman Samantha Greenstein Saryah Sober G-Board Brett Aiken Amy Kurtzberg Sarit Sandowski Lucy Schwartz Jordan Waldman Ashley Decter Joseph Mizrahi Sara Sayegh Keren Shpigel Aaron Wolff Engle Jasmine Patihi Schneider Tali Silverman Gabby Zur Jenna Salner Matthew Stupak Officers Rebecca Bandler Jennifer Goldstein Eliana Horowitz Alan Lavian Mikey Snow Deena Buechler Aaron Gottlieb Mariah Langweil Eytan Rosenbloom Lauren Solomont Andrew Gilson Gabaim Jessica Wasserman Eddie Mishaan Jon Ganzarski ewishBU.com JewishBU.com 7) 797-0015 • www.J 3 015 • www. ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • Chabad Center • 420 Center

Chabad where you‘ll find the Kosher Pizza Cafe Join hundreds of students for State of the art Fitness Center warm, easy to follow services, Center a free full-course, home-cooked Comfortable Lounges (a five minute walk from campus, dinner, songs, friendships Fully equipped Game Room see back page for map) and laughs. Well stocked Library and Research Center EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 6:30 PM Judaica Shop Free wireless internet access plus hot drinks and cookies in endless supply Check out our after Staff that offers Counseling, Crisis Intervention and Referrals, 24/7 dinner Sumptuous Your home away from home Dessert Buffet For more info please visit www.JewishBU.com/resources ewishBU.com 4 015 • www.J 607) 797-0 Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • ( Center Turn your FRIDAY NIGHT into Shabbat

at Chabad Join hundreds of students for warm, easy to follow services, It’s the place to be! a free full-course, home-cooked dinner, songs, friendships Shabbat Services Begin 9:30am and laughs. (don’t worry, we have EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 6:30 PM rolling admission) followed by lunch Check out our after at 12:00pm and Mincha. dinner Sumptuous Seudah Shlishit (90 minutes before Shabbat ends) Dessert Buffet Followed by Maariv & Havdallah ishBU.com ! 97-0015 • www.JewishBU.com Jew 7) 7 5 015 • www. ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • Chabad Center • 420 Be a Part of It Become a Minyanaire PRAYER IN THE AM

Begin your day with Davening (prayer) from the heart in a warm, comfortable environment. SERVICES BEGIN 7:30AM MONDAY-FRIDAY, AND 9:30AM ON SUNDAYS. Enjoy a cereal breakfast after services. Living Bagel Brunch

Feed your body with a delicious bagel brunch. Feed your mind and heart with an inspirational video magazine featuring the ’s application of Torah to timely events and issues. Alternating Sundays after morning services. Intramural Sports

Join Chabad’s winning Intramural sports teams. If you are interest in joining the team for 5X5 Basketball, Indoor Soccer or Soft Ball teams please contact Saryah Sober: [email protected] or 914-512-1535

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Chabad Cafe

We now accept Serving pizza with large variety Credit Cards of toppings, fresh soups, falafel, Paninis, knishes, pretzels, salad, fries, and more Every Monday and Thursday Evening 5:30-7:30pm in the Chabad Center Cafe For Special orders call before 4pm to place your order 797-0015 Ext. 205.

New! The Metropolis Deli:

Check out the “The Metropolis Deli: The World’s Finest Sandwiches.” Grand Opening on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 open every Tuesday evening 5:30-7:30pm at Chabad. The quality of a metropolitan styled deli in the deep suburbs of Binghamton.

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Free Trips

The trip of your life time to 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. For Free! This trip is a gift of birthright Israel To register visit: www.mayanotIsrael.com or www.JewishBU.com

Rapping with the Rabbi Have questions? Want opinions? Looking for discussions? Seeking advice? Need to talk? Just want to hang out? Meet up with the Rabbi for an informal chat at Jazzman’s Café (in the Library tower). Wednesdays from 1-3:00pm Study Looking for Quiet and Comfort Express so you can Ace that Test? The Chabad Center has it all: Comfortable couches, desks, computers, WIFI equipped, and Java and cookies in endless supplies. This is your lucky charm! & Bank 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 [email protected]

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CAFE NITE

It’s Hot, It’s Cool, It’s Fun! Delicious pastries and flavored coffees, great fun, fantastic ambiance. Wednesday, February 23 8:00pm Wednesday, April 13 8:00pm In the Chabad Student Lounge / Game Room

Knead a Break? Enjoy Baking Come mix, knead, shape and bake the world’s most delicious Challah.

Tuesday, February 8 7:30pm Wednesday, March 30 7:30pm In the Chabad Kitchen $2 charge. RSVP to [email protected]

Hamantashen Rugelach Bake Off

Sunday, March 13 7:30pm at Chabad Come bake these delicious holiday cookies and take some home with you to enjoy over spring break. $2 charge RSVP to [email protected]

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is an exciting learning program offering focused mini courses aimed at exploring new realms of Jewish thought and philosophy. This unique program inspires and nurtures those who crave an intellectual grasp of . Whether it’s Jewish history, philosophy or digging beneath

the surface of our rituals and traditions, focuses on the “why” and the “how” of Judaism. Whether you have advanced experience in Jewish learning, or no prior experi-

ence at all, there is a class that is just right for you. Participate in a course that interests YOU.

All J-Learn class offerings will begin during the week of February 13th.

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Choose from:

What does Judaism say about… He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not Tattoos and piercings, drugs and alcohol, the In this age of hookups, are real relationships still healthcare system, capital punishment and the possible? Find out what Judaism has to say about prison system. An overview of the Jewish view on love, sex and marriage. ( For women only) contemporary issues. Five sessions Four sessions

Talmudic Ethics Soul Maps: The Anatomy of our Inner Finding Your Way to Good Decisions A text based World exploration of the Jewish view on issues such as abortion, euthanasia, free speech vs. privacy and This class uses ancient mystical teachings in a others. Six sessions modern way to help us understand the psychology of our soul. It answers questions such as: What is The Tastes of Judaism the source of guilt, conflict, and confusion? What Latkes and hamantashen, kosher symbols and big are useful strategies for developing joy, purpose, holiday meals...explore Judaism’s take on all mat- and direction in everyday life? ters culinary, and prepare and taste classic Jewish Six sessions cuisine. Five sessions Tradition! Tradition! Jewish Survival Skills/ A fun and fascinating survey of Jewish laws and Practical Halacha on Campus customs related to life cycle events, holidays and Explore matters of Jewish law that university stu- the occult. Five sessions dents commonly encounter. Five sessions Jewish Women in Jewish Law Introductory A fast clipped, text based exploration of what Jew- The Talmud is the most important book in , the backbone of Jewish creativity and na- ish law has to say about a woman’s obligation in tional life. Join this class for an intro into the “Sea Mitzvot, prayer and study. of Talmud.” Five sessions Five sessions

for more information and to register please visit www.jlearn.org

ewishBU.com JewishBU.com 7) 797-0015 • www.J 11 015 • www. ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • Chabad Center • 420 FOOD FOR FUN SECOND Annual Come bake or prepare your Dessert Bake dessert submission Off Thursday, March 10 All desserts will be served at Friday night’s dessert buffet But only one person will walk away with the Dessert King or Queen title! If you wish to compete contact [email protected]

THIRD Annual Come vote for this year’s Cho- Great lent king or Queen Cook Off on Shabbat, April 30 To enter the competition please contact [email protected]

Post Pesach Bagel Bust Break the Chametz fast with a bagel bust at Chabad Tuesday, April 26 10:30pm.

Midnight Madness Breakfast Take a break from studying for your finals. Tuesday, May 17, 11:30pm Bagels, Shmears, Pancakes, Omelets and Smoothies

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Join us for Chabad’s FOURTH Annual SKI TRIP At Greek Peak Sunday, February 13

Trip offers an incredible day of fun At incredible price packages:

• For experienced Skiers and Snowboarders (bring your own skis or snow board to save cost of rental or rent them)

•For those who have never skied before and want to learn

• For those who want to enjoy Tubing

Space is limited, first come firstserved. Your reservation will be secured with a non-refundable deposit. Special Group Rates And Free E-mail: [email protected] for complete details. Transportation!

Bus leaves campus at 10:30am ewishBU.com 13 JewishBU.com 7) 797-0015 • www.J 13 015 • www. ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • Chabad Center • 420 Make A difference

The Dr . Barry J . Raff Maasim Tovim Foundation

Sick on Friday night? We will deliver a TLC package to your room or apt, contact Esther Join Chabad’s newly expanded before 2pm 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 Esther Liberman, coordinator at [email protected]

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 experience necessary) and meet some really cool and committed people.

EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING Please call 797-0015 to volunteer or just show up in the Chabad kitchen.

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vwwc Don’t miss the party of the year Bar/Bat Mitzvah Bash Come celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of fellow Jewish students at BU! Sunday, February 20 at 2:00pm at the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life Don’t miss 420 Murray Hill Rd. (Just a 5 minute walk from campus) this memorable Music, Great Food, Entertainment and the and fun good old Bar / Bat Mitzvah Spirit! event! semi-formal attire

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5

Super Bowl Shabbat Pre-Screening: Can’t Girls Nite Out 6:30pm Touch This 7:30pm Rosh Chodesh 9:00pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Challah Baking 7:30pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Latkes & Hamantashen Ski Trip Debate 7:30pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Bar Bat Mitzvah Ladies Nite Cafe Nite 6:30pm Bash 8:00pm 2:00pm 27 28

Fashion for Cure 1:00pm FEBRUARY 2011

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Israeli Themed March 2011 Shabbat Guys Nite Out 6:30pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dessert Bake Off Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Hamantashen Baking Workshop 7:30pm Carnival Fast of Esther 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

PURIM SHUSHAN PURIM 27 28 29 30 31

Challah Baking 7:30pm

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 April 2011 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Girls Nite Out Guys Nite Out Shabbat 1500 7:30pm Rosh Chodesh 8:30pm 6:00pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Cafe Nite 8:00pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

2-nd Seder 1-st Seder 1-st day of 2-nd day of PASsOVER Intermediate Day Intermediate Day Intermediate Day 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Post Pesach Bagel Bust Guest Speaker: 10:30pm Rabbi Tovia Singer Cholent Cook Off Intermediate Day 7-th day of PASsOVER 8-th day of PASsOVER 6:30pm 12:30pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Guys Nite Out Girls Nite Out 8:30pm 7:30pm Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh chanukah 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Guest Speaker for Greek Community Goodbye 6:30pm 6:00pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Midnight Madness Wine & Cheese 11:30pm Reception 7:30pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Lag B’Omer 29 30 31 May 2011

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Come play on the Clayground Celebrating Rosh Chodesh Nissan Monday, April 4 7:30pm The Clayground is coming to Chabad just for us! Paint your very own, one of a kind ceramic coffee mug that will be fired in a kiln. Java will never taste the same again.

Shabbat on Tuesday Celebrating Rosh Chodesh Iyar Tuesday, May 2 6:30pm Learn how to cook tasty Shabbat dishes, enjoy the food and learn all about the traditions and customs of the weekly Shabbat meal. Delicious food for mind, body and soul!

To RSVP contact Hadasa at [email protected]

Ladies Nite: Shhhhhhhhh girls: We’re getting together for services and Shabbat dinner (just us!). Friday, February 25th 6:30pm Special decor, menu, desserts, songs and discussion on Ancient Secrets for Lasting Relationships Today with Rivky ewishBU.com 18 015 • www.J 607) 797-0 Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • ( Just for Women Girls Nite Out Girls! Don’t miss this fabulous event Fashion Sunday, February 27, 1pm for a At Chabad Cure • Bagel Brunch and Desserts • Clothing, Jewelry and Accessories Kiosks • Marvelous Manicures • Great Raffle Prizes • Fabulous Fashion Show • Inspiring Program and Great Entertainment

$6 Advanced tickets , $7 at the door

All proceeds from the program will benefit Sharsheret, a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides support and services to women battling breast cancer.

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Bear witness to the The Great Debate On the timeless and timely, raging controversy Latkes vs Hamantashen Come listen and bear witness as great scholars, Professor Arieh Ullmann and Professor Bosnick take to the podium and settle this matter for all time

Sponsored by the Thursday, February 17 7:30pm Oy Gevald think Tank Room 120 Old Union at Binghamton University, Latkes and Hamantashen will be served! A division of the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

Passover

If you come back from Spring Break early, we’ll be waiting for you with holiday meals Sunday, April 24 7:30pm followed by dinner Monday, April 25 9:30am followed by lunch Monday, April 25 8:00pm followed by dinner Tuesday, April 26 9:30am followed by lunch Seudat Moshiach Tuesday, April 26 6:30pm

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PURIM CARNIVAL Date, Time and Location TBA

• •••Greatames g • •••Outrageous rides & attractions • •••Fabulous food Plus: • •••thepular po Hot Dog Eating Contest! Cream Pie Eating contest! Battle of the bands Prizes for best costumes! Free Hamantashen ‘til you bust. ewishBU.com JewishBU.com 7) 797-0015 • www.J 21 015 • www.J ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • ( Chabad Center • 420 Special themed

February 4th: Superbowl Shabbat into the mood with all your favorite Superbowl munchies and team spirit. March 4th: This Land is Your Land Shabbat Israeli food, decor, education and spirit. Lihitraot! Speak the Truth Shabbat

What are we doing Wrong? What are they doing Right? with Rabbi Tovia Singer This gripping presentation explains why organizations like for Jesus have succeeded in the last two decades where the church has failed in the last two millennia. What are the new techniques, and why the Jews? Friday-Saturday, April 29-30 Good-Bye Shabbaton

Don’t miss the most of the year! Cocktails and hot hors d’oeuvres at 6pm Senior picture at 6:30pm, Services at 7pm followed by dinner and Senior presentations. May 13 6:00pm

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Friday April 8, 6:00pm West Gym, Binghamton University SHABBATSHABBAT 1500 Do something really special. Celebrate Shabbat with 1500 of your closest friends! This year bigger and better than ever!

Fifteen hundred Jewish students will come together to celebrate Shabbat with free delicious food and great fun. Come and bring your friends to an event you don’t want to miss.

For more info or to reserve a table visit www.Shabbat1500.com

A Chabad on Campus National initiative

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SAY GOOD-BYE IN STYLE At the Elegant wine and Cheese Reception for our Graduates (and their special guests) Wednesday, May 18 7:30pm

GRADUATION

WEEKEND Chabad will host services and dinner for our graduates and their families Friday, May 20 Services begin 6:30pm, followed by dinner Saturday, May 21 Services begin 9:30am followed by lunch and mincha Seudat Shlishit 7:30pm followed by Maariv and Havdallah To reserve for meals, visit www.JewishBU.com/Graduation

GRADUATION Chabad invites graduates and their families and DAY friends to an Open House Brunch Sunday, May 22 10:00am to 3:00pm To reserve, visit www.JewishBU.com/Graduation

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Binge Drinking:

When Too Much is Too Much Chabad will host services and with Daniel Tratt ‘02 dinner for our graduates and their families Sunday, May 8, 6:30pm in Lecture Hall One Friday, May 20 A BU Alum, and brother of SAE, speaks out from his personal, sobering Services begin 6:30pm, experience. A light dinner will be served. followed by dinner Sponsored by the Chabad Center and the Office of Greek Life Saturday, May 21 Services begin 9:30am followed by lunch and mincha Can't Touch Seudat Shlishit 7:30pm followed by Maariv and Havdallah This To reserve for meals, visit www.JewishBU.com/Graduation

You are invited to an exclusive pre-release screening of Can’t Touch This, an explosive film that explores the concept of of being Shomer Negia (not touching members of the opposite gender) The film charts the relationship of reggae artist Matisyahu and his eventual wife. Saturday, February 5 9pm The directors of the film Tahlia Miller and Yocheved Sidof will be on hand to lead the Q & A session following the film. ewishBU.com JewishBU.com 7) 797-0015 • www.J 25 015 • www. ll Road • (60 (607) 797-0 Murray Hi Chabad Center • 420 Murray Hill Road • Chabad Center • 420 For the guys

Guys Nite Out Bowling (back by popular demand) Tuesday, March 1 Dodge ball Wednesday, April 6 Billiards Tournament Monday, May 2

Join Chabad’s

Football League Nothing like it for fun, bonding and good old friendly competition. Contact Saryah Sober: [email protected] or 914-512-1535 for details.

Shabbos Mevorchim Friday, March 4 Friday, April 1 But it involves singing, L’chaims, a bit of food, stories, insights, and more singing. Don’t miss these special gatherings led by Rabbi Levi immediately following Shabbat dinner at Chabad. will take place at the Slonim residence, 4500 Oxford Place (across the street from the Chabad center)

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Supper and Study

Make your study date a dinner date too; feed your mind and body at the BEIT - STUDY HALL Explore any facet of Judaism with a partner - discover the joy of Chevruta style learning. Bring your own partner or let us find you someone for you to study with. Let us know what you want to study or let us help you find a compelling text. Nobody knows too little or too much to benefit from Beit Midrash. Join in this unique peer study opportunity!

In the Chabad sanctuary WEDNESDAYS, 7pm dinner 7:30-8:30pm chevrutah A delicious, light dinner will be served to (Partner) study Beit Midrash participants.

For more information or for assistance in arranging a study partner contact Rabbi Chein at [email protected]

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No previous experience in Jewish studies necessary. MONDAYS, 6:30pm

Hebrew Reading Crash HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO Course LEARN HOW TO READ HEBREW? Now you can, with our acclaimed Hebrew Reading Crash Course contact Rabbi Chein at [email protected] if you are interested in joining.

ADVANCED TALMUD TALMUD This in-depth course will take you into the heart and mind of Jewish scholarship. THURSDAYS, 8PM Beginner’s TALMUD For beginners Talmud see Introductory Talmud under jLearn on Page 10

In depth Experience a whole new level of analysis Analysis of and study using the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Sichos on the weekly Parasha. Sundays 7: 45pm and Rashi Appropriate for advanced students. To register contact Rivky at [email protected]

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Hilchot 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! Day and time to be determined by interested participants. If you are interested in joining write to Rivky at [email protected] For Women Only

Clothes make the Woman? Join us for a text based discussion on Hilchot (the laws of modest dress). For women only. Mondays, 9:00pm If you are interested in joining please contact Rivky at [email protected]

Words

A penetrating look at the on Fire weekly Parasha and what it can teach us today. Every Shabbat afternoon following Mincha. To join contact Rivky at [email protected]

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Shabbat

Join us for a delicious, home cooked, full course dinner each Friday at the Chabad House in your neighborhood SERVICES at 27 Bennet Ave. (between Millard and Laurel) at 6:45pm Contact Rabbi Zalman & Rochel Chein, directors by calling Dinner at 7:00pm (607) 722-3252 or [email protected] Plus Check Out Our Special Themed Shabbat Dinners: Join us for Mexican Shabbat Shabbat Lunch Friday, February 18 at 12:30pm Thai Shabbat Friday, March 11 Moroccan Shabbat Friday, April 29 Welcome back with Sushi, Salad and Soup

Date and Time TBA

Drop by to greet all your friends and enjoy a delicious buffet.

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Check out these great events Cooking for Shabbat with Rochel Do you enjoy cooking? Don’t know where to start? Expert or novice, cooking is fun! Join us as we prepare Shabbat delicacies each Thursday Night, 8-10pm Please let us know that you’re coming at: [email protected]

Hamentashen Bake Off Bake and taste these delicious cookies and get into the Purim spirit! Tuesday, March 15 7:30pm

Challah baking Mix, knead and bake the world’s most delicious Challah Tuesday, February 22 7:00pm

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at Binghamton Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life 420 Murray Hill Rd. Vestal, NY 13850

For more information please contact the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life (607) 797-0015 [email protected] or visit our website at Come home.....to Chabad www.JewishBU.com Where every Jew is family