Jewish Bearcat of the Week

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

Shabbat at Chabad

Shabbat Highlights

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

* 4:58pm ~ Light Shabbat candles in the Chabad social hall
* 6:00pm ~ Spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services
* 7:00pm ~ Delicious, full course, home cooked dinner
* Dessert buffet

* 9:30am ~ Shabbat morning services
* 12:00pm ~ Shabbat lunch
* 1:40pm ~ Mincha services
* 4:45pm ~ Seudah Shelishit
* 5:55pm ~ Maariv and Havdallah

Weekly Minyan Schedule

Minyan times for the Week of February 1

Sunday: Shacharit at 9:00 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:05 PM
Monday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:05 PM
Tuesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:05 PM
Wednesday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:05 PM, Second Maariv 8:05 PM
Thursday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:10 PM
Friday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM

Torah Study Opportunities

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.

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Upcoming Events

Freshmen Transfer Event - Paint Night
Motzei Shabbat, Jan. 31, 2026 - 8:00 pm
New to campus or looking to meet your class? We’re welcoming all Freshmen, Spring Admits, and Transfers for a creative evening of painting and community. Unleash your inner artist, design your own masterpiece, and meet your Chabad family.

Senior Mixology Night
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Exclusively for the Class of 2026!
Master the craft of the cocktail, enjoy a curated fruit spread, and catch up with friends before the semester flies by. Entry: $6 text SENIOR to RSVP so we can prepare for you!

Super Bowl Shabbat Competition
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Grab your best friends for a friendly Super Bowl Shabbat Competition! Sign up to make desserts for Shabbat dinner 02/06 or cholent for Shabbat lunch 02/07. May the best team win!! Sign up on jewishbu.com/competition

Jewish Unity Night with the Bearcats! - Basketball Game
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 - 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a fun night of Jewish Pride as we cheer on the Bearcats a the basketball game in the Event Center. Featuring on -court recognition, Kosher snacks and mega Jewish pride!
Sign up required. Free admission. Text BEARCATS to rsvp
Hosted by Chabad, Buzo and Hillel.

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Jewish Bearcat of the Week

Featuring Nadiv Edelman

What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
Undecided

Why did you choose Binghamton University?
I liked the idea of knowing 25% of the school.

Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
Riverdale, SAR.

What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
The chulent / deli roll combination.

Do you have any siblings?
Older brother (Avishai)
Younger sister (Shefa)

What is your favorite book? Why?
The Book of Basketball - it’s like the Gemara of NBA history

Do you have a hobby? Why do you love it?
Sports social media I’ve been pursuing for over 6 years now (called CourtCoverage). I’ve always enjoyed creating content that I would want to see on my own feed.

What is your favorite Jewish food?
Maror (Romain lettuce) and Charoset at the Seder by far. I’d eat that year round if it was socially acceptable.

What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
19 of Kislev. It’s a great reminder of all of the things I need to change before the new year.

If you were a breakfast cereal, which one would you be and why?
Apple Whirls. When the Apple Whirls randomly showed up on Shabboses at camp it made your day.

What's your dream job?
Running ESPN Social Media

What's a quote or saying that you like?
Just because the chicken has wings, doesn’t mean it can fly
- Ezra Schwab

How do you envision yourself in twenty years?
Hopefully a Binghamton graduate.

What's your favorite lockdown experience?
Highway 1. Iran attack. Before Rosh Hashana last year.

Candle Lighting Times for

Vestal:

Shabbat Candle Lighting:

Friday, Jan. 30

4:58 pm

Shabbat Ends:

Shabbat, Jan. 31

6:01 pm

Torah Portion: Beshalach

SOUL COFFEE

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

Each generation has its role in history.

From all the generations before us we inherited a wealth of dreams: philosophy, truths, wisdom and purpose. We are tiny dwarfs standing on the shoulders of their ideas and their noble deeds.

Our generation’s mandate—and destiny—is to make the dream real.

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