Name: Peter Spaet
Major: Political Science; School of Management Adjunct
Future Plans: Paralegal
It is often the simplest joys in life – those whose merit can be difficult to describe – which are also the most meaningful. When asked why I continue to attend Chabad on a weekly basis after four years in Binghamton, I often find myself unable to describe the motivation; only realizing that things just don’t seem right if a week at Chabad was missed. For many of us, Chabad has been a point of consistency and stability throughout our four years at BU. Even those of us who haven’t been involved in the day-to-day operations throughout each week, it was always reassuring to know of the community which existed at all times, emanating from just over on Murray Hill Road. Even as I grow increasingly resistant to the notion of leaving Binghamton, it is truly a source of aid and comfort to know that I could return to visit in 3, 5, or even 10 years and expect to find Rabbi Slonim still insisting that he does not want help moving the 15 gallon soup pot, and Rivky memorizing the names of 85 new freshmen within a single weekend. Possibly most unique to Chabad is the unparalleled sense of community which is experienced by each person involved. This community is unlike anything I have ever seen in other contexts or situations, and is without doubt a driving force behind all of Chabad’s success. To my fellow graduating classmates: Best of luck to all of you; and most importantly, thank you to Chabad of Binghamton for your undying commitment to this unique and exceptional community. It is unmatched in my experience and something for which we should all be grateful.
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