Jewish Weekend in New York Kicks Off for Hundreds of Students From Around the World

BROOKLYN, NY — It doesn’t happen every day, but students attest that its effects can last a lifetime.

This weekend, more than 800 Jewish college students and recent alumni from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom will gather in Crown Heights, N.Y., for a unique cultural immersion that has become the highlight of social calendars at scores of campuses. A mix between inspirational discussions, spiritual explorations and good, old-fashioned Shabbat foods like gefilte fish, this year’s seventh annual Chabad on Campus International Shabbaton & Conference will draw delegations from more than 100 universities.

Jesse Morris, 21, from Wellesley College in Boston, emphasizes the social aspect of the Shabbaton.

“This is a great opportunity to share our passions, views and opinions of the world with other Jewish students,” says Morris.

“The college years are a crucial time for young adults to decide what they will value in life,” explains Rabbi Yossy Gordon, executive vice president of the Chabad on Campus International Foundation. “That’s why it is crucial for us to provide them with meaningful Jewish experiences.”

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