Hundreds of Binghamton University students, alumni, faculty members and administrators are gearing up to dedicate one of the nation’s largest Jewish student centers.
Largest Jewish Center in NY University System Gears Up for Grand Opening
Hundreds of Binghamton University students, alumni, faculty members and administrators are gearing up to dedicate one of the nation’s largest Jewish student centers.
The Sept. 14 grand opening of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, a 24,000-square-foot structure boasting a great room that can accommodate 450 people, a fitness center, synagogue and cafe, is being hailed as historic by supporters. Located just a five minute walk from campus, the $3.5 million center is the largest Jewish student center in the entire State University of New York system.
“This is a momentous event in the history of our university,” states Rabbi Aaron Slonim, executive director of Chabad-Lubavitch of Binghamton. “Binghamton has achieved prominence as a school of choice for students and parents looking for a strong and vibrant Jewish community. With the opening of this center, our community can continue to grow and flourish far into the future.”
Begun with a May 2007 groundbreaking, the latest project – which saw 18,000 square feet of new construction and the addition of a Holocaust memorial – represents the fourth capital campaign of a center that began with the arrival of Aaron and Rivkah Slonim in 1985. The last expansion occurred in 2000. It is one of 135 Chabad-Lubavitch centers serving university campuses around the world.
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hatzloche rabo R’ Aron you are doing a wonderful job to bring closer the geule shlime
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Yasher Koach! Keep up the great work!