Jewish Bearcat of the Week

 


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Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University 
420 Murray Hill Avenue ~ Vestal, NY 13850 
www.JewishBU.com ~ [email protected] ~ 607-797-0015

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Shabbat at Chabad

Join us for a very special Shabbat with guest speaker Dr. Yehudah Pryce.

Friday night topic: From a Gangster in Prison to Orthodox Judaism 

Dr. Yehudah Pryce was a full participant in street warfare with rival gang members as a teenager. He completed over 16 years of a 24-year prison sentence when he discovered Torah and began his journey to Jewish conversion. Dr. Yehudah Pryce, DSW, LCSW, weaves his personal story of becoming a practicing jew with unique insights, engaging commentary, and inspiration that you won’t soon forget. 

Saturday’s topic: Eretz Yisrael, Indigenous tradition, and Antisemitism in the era of DEI 

Join Dr. Yehudah Pryce as he shares his transformative journey to Israel, exploring the unbroken chain of Jewish tradition and identity. Drawing from his experiences in social justice and doctoral studies, Dr. Pryce will discuss the intersection of faith, culture, and identity. Followed by a candid Q&A.

Shabbat Highlights  

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

* Light Shabbat candles in the Chabad social hall
* 6:30pm ~ Spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services
* 7:30pm ~ Delicious, full course, home cooked dinner 
* Dessert buffet 

Shabbat dinner is co-sponsored 

L’zecher Nishmat Yaakov Yisroel Hakohen Topper on his 7th Yahrtzeit 

 by Ilana & Carey Schreiber and Family

 

* 9:30am ~ Shabbat morning services 
* 12:00pm ~ Shabbat lunch
* 1:40pm ~ Mincha services 
* 7:00pm ~ Seudah Shelishit 
* 7:55pm ~ Maariv and Havdallah
* 9:15-9:45pm ~ Chabad Cafe opens

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Live downtown? Join Chabad at 60 Henry Street
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:00pm
Dinner at 7:30pm
Text SHABBAT DOWNTOWN to RSVP

 
Weekly Minyan Schedule

Minyan times for the Week of March 23

Sunday: Shacharit at 9:00 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 7:05 PM
Monday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at  7:05 PM
Tuesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 7:05 PM
Wednesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha at 6:15 PM Maariv at 8:05 PM
Thursday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 7:10 PM
Friday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM

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Jewish Bearcat of the Week
Featuring Alon Keiter

What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
Accounting, because I'm a numbers guy.

Where are you from?  Where did you go to high school?
From Los Angeles, CA. Went to Shalhevet High School.

What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
Better question: What don't I love about Jewish life on campus?

Do you have any siblings?
Just one, my older brother Adin. The man, the myth, the legend.

What is your favorite book? Why?
Sefer Iyov, because it addresses a very relatable and important question.

What is your favorite food?
Steak. Enough said.

What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
Yom Kippur. Pure spiritual meaning + catchy tunes = great day!

What's a quote or saying that you like?
"Nothing makes you feel alive like sudden death." - NHL on ESPN

What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
My brother's Bar Mitzvah. Would be mine, but I had to train for it.

How do you envision yourself in twenty years?
I will be looking back at how inaccurately I envisioned my last 20 years.

What makes you proud to be a Jew?
I have the privilege to be tasked with spreading pure goodness into the world. Truly blessed and honored for that opportunity.

 
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Upcoming Events
SHABBAT 2000
Friday, Mar. 28, 2025 - 6:00 pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Do something really special: Celebrate Shabbat with 1,999 of your closest friends! This year bigger and better than ever! free delicious food and great fun. Come and bring your friends to an event you don’t want to miss. For more info or to reserve a table visit Shabbat2400.com
 
BNO Poke Bowl
Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Bro Night Alert! Build Your Own Epic Poke Bowl! Load up on your favorite toppings and vibe with the crew. Who's in?
Pre Pesach Workshop
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025 - 6:30 pm
Come find out all you need to know about Passover observance on campus and in your apartment. Delicious dinner at 6:30, workshop at 7:00. Text Pesach to 607-797-0015 to RSVP
Fashion for a Cure
Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025 - 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00pm

Pre-Show Cocktail Hour for Seniors 6pm
Show begins 7:15pm
-Luscious Dessert Spread
-Fabulous Fashion Show
-Eye-popping Raffle prizes
-Entertainment

$10 general admission, $15 senior ticket includes Cocktail party. Both tickets include one raffle ticket.
All proceeds from the program will benefit SHARSHERET, a nationwide not for profit organization that provides support and services to women battling breast and ovarian cancer.

Sponsored by Chabad and SDT
Get all your friends and family to donate to this great cause at www.Jewishbu.com/fashion4cure

More Info »
 
 
Candle Lighting Times for
Vestal:
Shabbat Candle Lighting:
Friday, Mar. 21
7:00 pm
Shabbat Ends:
Shabbat, Mar. 22
8:00 pm
Torah Portion: Vayak'hel / Parah
 
SOUL COFFEE
Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

You are Heaven's child.

Whatever good you are capable of receiving is given to you.

Open wide.


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