Colleges and universities around the country aren’t the only institutions welcoming students. Campus-based Chabad-Lubavitch centers, whether they’re in large cities or small college towns, are joyfully rolling out the red carpet to embrace Jewish college students as they begin the new school year.
School Year Kicks Off With a Blast at Campus Chabad Houses Nationwide
Colleges and universities around the country aren’t the only institutions welcoming students. Campus-based Chabad-Lubavitch centers, whether they’re in large cities or small college towns, are joyfully rolling out the red carpet to embrace Jewish college students as they begin the new school year.
At the Schottenstein Chabad House serving Ohio State University, Sunday’s freshman move-in day was celebrated with a “Move-In Munchies” party. There to welcome members of the new class was accounting junior David Kaplan, who has been a Chabad House regular since coming to Columbus.
“I love the active Jewish participation among our students,” said the Cleveland native. Activities at the center are “also a great way to meet people.”
Sarah Deitsch, program director at the Chabad House for the past 12 years, said that new freshmen and their families mingled with returning students over a spread of bagels, sushi, brownies and coffee. They also got a run-down of the coming year’s activities, which include four Midnight Breakfasts held the first Saturday night of each quarter, free High Holiday services beginning next week, a host of Torah classes, and special mid-week meals and cooking demonstrations.
