Photos & Videos 2011-12

Tu B'shvat festivities at Chabad was a lot of fun and enjoyed by all. Participants enjoyed a wide variety of fruits and nuts, grape juice and an outrageously fun chocolate fondue while learning ancient mystical teachings concerning this Jewish holiday and the various fruits eaten on this day at the Seder led by Rabbi A. Slonim.
Participants also enjoyed Plantings and Edible Centerpieces led by Rochel Chein; everyone had a blast making their own centerpiece and learning the basics of planting.
Photos by P. Garrett

There's always something goin' on at Chabad. This time it was a Hawaiian themed Cafe night with decoration and refreshments enough to transport everyone to an exotic Island, at least in mind and soul which is what really matters. Photos by P. Garrett

Skiing in an (almost) Snow-less Winter!
Nes Gadol Haya Po- a huge miracle occurred in Binghamton! While barely
any snow has fallen all Winter, on the morning of the Chabad-Hillel Ski trip the white stuff fell creating a magical back drop for the annual ski trip. A great time was had by all.
Photos by M. Reyzis, B. Friedlander & M. Snow

David Nesenoff, the journalist who exposed Helen Thomas, appeared in Binghamton to talk about his experience and show the documentary film he produced in the wake of that incident. In his film, Three Thousand Miles, he shows the ugly face of bias and the many forms it takes.
Nesenoff captivated a full house of students on Friday night as well as on Saturday night when he led a spirited Q and A session after the movie screening.
Photos by P. Garrett

There's fun and then there's plain, simple delicious fun which is what
the smart people had at Chabad's annual Hamantash and Rugelach Bake
Off. It was made all the sweeter by the fact that a portion of the
cookies were lovingly made and wrapped for distribution to residents
in area homes for the elderly.
Photos by P. Garrett

The Megilla was read at BU umpteen times this Purim. In the morning and at night, at Chabad and at multiple on- campus and off- campus locations, for huge groups, small groups and even individuals. No one was left behind!
Photos by P. Garrett

Purim Carnival Extravaganza Stats:

$3,952.20 raised for charity
1,700 revelers had a great time
25 co-sponsoring groups
21st year running
9 attractions

Sum Total: Simply Unforgettable!

Photos by P. Garrett

The Feast to end all Feasts

Community members and BU students alike enjoyed a night to remember at the Chabad Purim Feast with a delicious Chinese Buffet, L'chayim, music, dancing and that special spirit that just wouldn't wane....
Photos by P. Garrett

Great fun and laughter best describe an evening of laser tagging at Skate Estate.

http://www.Shabbat1500.com
Orange balloons, orange t-shirts and red hot energy transformed the BU campus on Monday, March 19 with the execution of a "Balloon Bombardment" that advertised Shabbat 1500 set to take place Friday, March 23, 2012 in the university Event Center. The Balloon festooned campus heralded this grand event in grand style and reminded people to get on line and reserve their seat at the huge Shabbat dinner at http://www.Shabbat1500.com

To view the video of the freeze click here.

What a night! Hundreds of gorgeous woman decked out in their black and
pink finest filled the Chabad Center for the annual Fashion for a Cure event to benefit Sharsheret. This year, the event raised more than in all years past for this important charity. Participants enjoyed outrageous desserts, elegant decor, fantastic song and dance performances, fabulous hair and clothes fashions, a thought provoking talk on body image and womanhood and great raffles. How will we top this next year?
Photos by P. Garrett

Rosh Chodesh Nissan was celebrated with a girl's night out that featured awesome cup cake decorating techniques. Who new such beauty could be created with such ease AND it could be so much furn? Wonder what the committee will come up with next...
Photos by P. Garrett