Mendel is away this weekend attending the international conference (called “Kinus”) of Chabad Lubavitch emissaries (called “Shluchim”) from around the world. While not all are in attendance, several thousand came in for it, and there’s incredible vibe and comraderie, and … Read the rest

Rabbi Mendel might be away at the Chabad Intl Kinus Convention in Brooklyn, and a few other regulars are away this weekend too, but the students are trying to get the Minyan together for this Sunday, especially since it is … Read the rest

SUNDAY OCT 27 “WALK FOR ADDICTION”

10:30am registration at UAlbany’s Collins Circle (between University Hall & new Business Building). The University said they will leave the gates up at the Visitor Lots at Collins Circle for student and community attendees.… Read the rest

UAlbany has many events planned for this exciting weekend with returning alumni, visiting parents, sports games and activities and general excitement in the air…

But don’t forget Shabbat! Shabbat is also a “Homecoming” and “Family Weekend” especially at UAlbany where … Read the rest

Rabbi Guth of the Mayanot Mens and Womens Yeshivot in Jerusalem will be at Shabbos House for Torah-Tuesday on October 8th.

There are significant scholarships available from Chabad on Campus for airfare etc and it might be a marvelous opportunity … Read the rest

Jewish Womens’ Connection is now “Girls Nite IN!”

First event of the year will be Monday evening October 7th, 8pm at Shabbos House. Come for a SPA-type night, hair, nails etc. in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere along with a … Read the rest

Are you interested in doing something meaningful and memorable this winter break? Take advantage of this amazing opportunities to study at a Yeshiva, here or in Israel, opr attend the Snorkel and Study getaway program in Florida (girls only) or … Read the rest

 A4A@A – An Addiction Awareness & Social-Action Program at UAlbany

Each year, during “JSAM” (Jewish Social Action Month) the L’Chaim Jewish student group at UAlbany, affiliated with the Shabbos House Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, works on a large-scale social-action … Read the rest

It is traditional to stay up late for Torah study on Hoshana Rabba, the final Sukkot weekday before Simchat Torah weekend.

We’ll start with a music Jam as is also customary to be ively and joyous on Sukkot nights, along … Read the rest

We’re now coming around the bend to the last stretch of the holiday season. With much of Sukkot behind us, we’re now approaching Shmini-Atzeret and Simchat Torah!  It is once again a 3-day holiday weekend, beginning Wed Night Sept 25th … Read the rest