Photos & Videos 2011-12

Students at Chabad for the weekend of November 4-5 enjoyed a Shabbat they will not soon forget. NY based alumni, Stu '00 and Stacy '01 Mayer joined us in Binghamton for the weekend. Stu led rousing services and an Oneg. He also shared the miraculous story of how he and Stacy came to be parents of four boys all born within one year. On Shabbat, Seudat Shlishit 180 saw a huge group turn out for the third meal replete with delicious desserts, a light dinner and spirited singing. The already awesome Shabbat was capped with a musical Havdallah ceremony that was followed by spirited dancing.

In a moving and joyous celebration , 7 BU students who had not marked their Bat/Bar Mitzvah as younger men and women, marked their Jewish coming of age with family, friends and the larger Jewish community at Binghamton. The Bnai Mitzvah attended a series of classes with Rabbi Levi Slonim leading up to the ceremony and many are continuing to do so even after the celebration.
Photos by P. Garret

For a video clip of media coverage of this event click here.

There are some things that never get old. One of those is a Challah Baking Workshop with Hadassa. An especially interesting component of the workshop was watching how flour was made from actual wheat kernels. Mixing, kneading, shaping and eating the Challah was fun too!
Photos by P. Garrett

SDT does the Challah Twist
The sophomore class of SDT enjoyed a special Challah Baking Workshop at Chabad. Participants each made their own dough from scratch and learned how to knead and shape it to perfection

At the GNO/Guys Night Out Mixer participants enjoyed mingling, great refreshments, some torah thoughts on relationships, speed dating and the Newly Wed Game. It was an evening made in heaven!
Photos by P. Garrett

jLearn classes have given over fifty students the opportunity to study diverse aspects of Judaism in convenient mini-course style this semester. At the banquet marking the end of this Jlearn semester participants expressed how meaningful these classes have been to their developing thought process on what it means to live as a Jew.
Photos by P. Garrett

Delicious chocolate fondue, an inspiring Havdalah ceremony, and spirited discussion of the Jewish perspective on love, intimacy and marriage made for a wonderful evening at Chabad Downtown.

Hundreds of students took a break from their studies to join in a pre- Chanukah celebration which served as the climax of the month long Chanukah toy drive. Chabad students together with SAE and STD spearheaded the drive that raised more than $8,000 with which toys were purchased. The toys will be distributed by volunteers from NY based organization, Chai Lifeline, to ill children in hospitals in the NYC area.
The celebration showcased the toys and included delicious Chanukah treats, Chanukah songs, and a performance by the Crosbys.
Photos by P. Garrett

Midnight Madness Breakfast brings wonderful semester to tasty Crescendo

Parting is such sweet sorrow at Chabad: bagels with assorted shmears, omelets, pancakes, smoothies and more, helped dull the pain of leaving for the hundreds who crowded Chabad for the traditional midnight madness finals week breakfast. Take heart: in a few weeks we'll be back together again for an even more wonderful semester ( is that even possible?) together.
Photos by P. Garrett

Binghamton University students had " the time of their life" discovering Israel for the first time on their Mayanot birthright trip led by Rabbi Zalman Chein. The ten day trip of touring, bonding, fun and laughter was suffused with an overarching spirit of inspiration
and education making it a trip that lasts a life time.

Hundreds of students celebrated being back in Binghamton for the Spring semester at Chabad's Sushi event. The Sushi, soups, salads and desserts were a hit but the real excitement was generated by the pervasive sense of community.
Photos by P. Garrett

To view the video of this event click here.

A taste of Israel in Binghamton! Students enjoyed spending time with friends and a delicious Israeli spread.
Photos by P. Garrett