Jewish Bearcat of the Week

Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University
420 Murray Hill Avenue ~ Vestal, NY 13850
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Shabbat at Chabad

Join us for Shabbat with special guest Rabbi Yechiel Krisch!
Sometimes it feels like we are in the wild, wild West! Hear what this award winning researcher and scholar has to say about a topic that is changing our world as we know it.

Friday Night following dinner: Fossils/Dinosaurs/Evolution vs Torah
Shabbat Lunch: Where is Technology and Artificial
Intelligence taking us?

Rabbi Krisch works in the Biomedical Communications department at The Rockefeller University. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, and several other international publications. His brilliance and humor make him a much sought after speaker who can speak on almost any topic. He welcomes your questions and challenges.

Shabbat Highlights

For the safety of our community, RSVP is required for all Shabbat meals. Text Shabbat to 607-797-0015 to RSVP

* 5:18pm ~ Light Shabbat candles in the Chabad social hall
* 5:30pm ~ Spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services
* 6:30pm ~ Delicious, full course, home cooked dinner
* Dessert buffet

* 9:30am ~ Shabbat morning services
* 12:00pm ~ Shabbat lunch
* ~1:40pm ~ Mincha services
* 5:20pm ~ Seudah Shelishit
* 6:15pm ~ Maariv and Havdallah
* 7:30pm ~ Chabad Cafe opens

Weekly Minyan Schedule

Minyan times for Week of Feb. 16

Sunday: Shacharit at 9:00 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Monday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Tuesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Wednesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Thursday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:30 PM
Friday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM

Sinai Scholars Society

The Sinai Scholars Society offers a fresh and exciting context for Jewish life and learning, with thought-provoking classes, social activities, and national networking opportunities, offered to Jewish students with limited formal Judaic schooling. Sinai Scholars invites students to engage in an open community of study and self-discovery. The program includes eight classes, an exciting trip and Shabbaton, and a $450 stipend upon completion.

Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings, 8:00 PM, at Chabad, or Monday evenings, 8:00 PM, at Chabad Downtown.

For more information, visit www.MySinaiScholars.com.

Upcoming Events

BNO Video Game Tournament
Saturday night, Feb. 15, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Who's ready for a night out with the guys? Join us for a fun time with 2k, NHL and Madden tournaments! Good times and brotherhood are guaranteed. Meet at Chabad at 8PM

Hamantashen Bake
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 - 7:30 pm
Come bake delicious holiday cookies and take some home with you.
Some of the Hamantashen will be delivered to residents in nursing homes and patients in
hospitals. Charge - $3.

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Jewish Bearcat of the Week

Featuring Leah Cherson

What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
I am what I would consider Pre-Nursing. In other words, I'm trying to switch into Decker.

Why did you choose Binghamton University?
I chose Binghamton because of the amazing Jewish community here and the good social scene. Not to mention the academia is pretty good.

Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I'm from Hewlett, NY. In case you don't know, it's one of the 5 towns, next to Woodmere. I went to Central for high school.

What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love that there are so many opportunities to experience Judaism to the fullest while being on a secular campus.

Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have a twin sister (I'm older by 28 minutes ;)) and a sister that is 3 years younger than me. She's graduating from high school this year!

What is your favorite book? Why?
My favorite book is Percy Jackson because I love the story and the nostalgia with my childhood.

Do you have a hobby? Why do you love it?
I love playing the guitar, although I'm not as good as I'd like to be. It's fun to play the notes and chords while singing my favorite songs.

What is your favorite Jewish food?
That's tough. I'd have to go with the chullent and potato kuggle combo, but I change my mind every day ;)

What is your favorite food?
I'm always in the mood for a good hamburger.

What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
Chanukah is my favorite holiday because its a time when my family would be together outside from shabbat and chag. And I like presents.

If you were a breakfast cereal, which one would you be and why?
I'd be Cinnamon Toast Crunch because I love the cinnamon and sugar combo and I feel like I give off the vibe of being a silly little cereal square.

What's your dream job?
Oh so many things. My top 2 would be being the goalkeeper for the USNWST and being an archaeologist.

What's a quote or saying that you like?
I love the quote from Perkei Avot that goes:
- מְקַבֵּל אֶת כָּל הָאָדָם בְּסֵבֶר פָּנִים יָפוֹת
Greet every person with a smile

Candle Lighting Times for

Vestal:

Shabbat Candle Lighting:

Friday, Feb. 14

5:18 pm

Shabbat Ends:

Shabbat, Feb. 15

6:20 pm

Torah Portion: Yitro

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