Jewish Holidays and Observances
Each week, we celebrateShabbatwith a lively service on Friday evening, followed by a delicious (kosher, meat) Shabbat dinner in a warm and welcoming community.
Rosh Hashanah- erev Rosh Hashanah and morning services are held. Second day programming may include services or tashlich, a labyrinth walk, or group discussion.
Yom Kippur- Kol Nidrei, morning, and afternoon/neilah services are held, as is a break-fast.
Sukkot- the campus sukkah is erected and decorated each year on the Chapel Lawn. In addition to having a daily opportunity to eat, study, and shake a lulav and etrog, lunch and dinner programs are held in the sukkah throughout the week.
Simchat Torah- programming may include a guided tour through the full Torah scroll, Israeli dancing, and treats.
Chanukah- the huge outdoor campus chanukiyah is lit each night; latkes, sufganiyot, and cocoa enhance our celebration.
Purim- hamentashen, tzedakah projects, and treats for friends are the hallmarks of this celebration, which (depending on campus schedule) may also include a megillah reading, schpiel, or festive (kosher) Persian meal.
Passover- We hold a seder for both first and second evening. Dining halls may have a small amount of Passover food available, and students may join the kosher-for-Passover co-op in the Jewish Life Lounge