Photos & Videos 2014-15

Freshmen ruled at the Bagel Brunch held during Welcome Week in their honor. Great food, cool people and ice breakers that were actually fun, made for a great way to meet new people and hear all about what Chabad has to offer.
Photos by R. Panitz

Freshmen, returning students and even some parents enjoy dinner at the Chabad Cafe on move in day at Binghamton.

Hugs, hi-fives and big smiles abounded at the Welcome Back BBQ as returning students and newbies alike enjoyed the food and great weather while reconnecting or getting acquainted. Students also had the opportunities to peruse the information table and see all that Chabad has to offer and in keeping with the custom, all listened quietly to the sound of the Shofar that prepares us in the month of Elul for the upcoming New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
Photos by R. Panitz

Apple picking, raspberry picking and playing with the farm animals all made for a delightful afternoon and another opportunity for the great people of Chabad to have fun and bond. Some intrepid souls came home and had even more fun making delicious kugels and cakes in the Chabad kitchen.
Photo Credits: L. Levy and L. Weiss

Jewish? Greek? Can you be both?
at Binghamton it's real easy!
Chabad hosted a beginning of the year intra-Greek BBQ for all the Greeks to get to know Chabad and the many fantastic ways in which we work together. Yummy!
Photos by R. Panitz

Each year, since the first anniversary of 9/11 Chabad organizes a campus wide Mitzvah Marathon to mark the tragic day in our nation's history and offer the university community a plethora of easy, accessible ways to do a good deed in honor and memory of those who fell on that day. The program brings to life the important adage: turning tears into action!
Photos by R. Panitz

On Sunday, Sept. 15, Chabad joyfully welcomed a Sefer Torah donated by the Friedman family ( parents of alumni Stephanie '11 and Yechiel '13). The spectacular event began with a lively procession from Hayes. the old Torahs at Chabad came out to meet the new Torah amid great dancing and festive music and lively Hakafot were held in the Shul. The event concluded with an elegant and delicious luncheon marking this special occasion.
Photos by R. Panitz

Lots and lots of happy students enjoying mixing, kneading, shaping and baking Challah and learning all about the traditions and history surrounding the most delicious bread in the world!

A moving kumzitz-- rousing songs interspersed with words of contemplation and introspection -- was led by Saul Blinkoff in preparation for the Selichot services that followed. Saul Blinkoff, Hollywood animator and director served as scholar in residence for the weekend at Chabad entrancing students with his life story and insights.

The Pauline and Philip Piaker Memorial Event for 2014 featured an exclusive screening of The Prime Ministers : the Pioneers, a movie based on the book by that title by Ambassador Yehuda Avner. The crowd of community members and BU students equally enjoyed the edifying and moving film
Photos by : D.Hirschfield