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

* 5:16pm ~ 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
* 5:10pm ~ Seudah Shelishit
* 6:15pm ~ Maariv and Havdallah

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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

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Don't miss the Women's Warmth and Wisdom luncheon with Rivky. Real speak on intimacy and marriage with an outrageous luncheon and dessert buffet on February 14th at 12:30 pm. Registration required! This will run concurrently with the regular Shabbat lunch, so only RSVP for one.

Weekly Minyan Schedule

Minyan times for the Week of February 15

Sunday: Shacharit at 9:00 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:20 PM
Monday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:20 PM
Tuesday: Shacharit at 7:15 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Wednesday: Shacharit at 7:15 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM, additional Maariv at 8:05 PM
Thursday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM, Mincha/Maariv at 5:25 PM
Friday: Shacharit at 7:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Ski Trip
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Take a load off, grab your friends and join us on our annual ski trip on 02/22!! Transportation, ski passes, and gear are included in the price. All levels are welcome. Must be a BU student to participate. Text “SKI” and send $40 via Venmo save your spot!

Hamantashen Bake
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 - 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.

Miracle Shabbat with Stacey and Stu Mayer
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 - 6:00 pm
A Family is Born
Stacey '00 and Stu 0'0 Mayer had anything but a straight and easy path towards parenting. Listen to the moving story of faith and resilience that led to their family's miraculous birth.
Plus special after-dinner Oneg led by Stu ( founding member of Kaskeset and renowned baal tefillah).

Purim Carnival with AEPHI
Monday, Mar. 2, 2026 - 8:00 pm in the Mandela Room

Aloha Purim!
A full Hawaiian Luau featuring poke bowls, carnival games, a mechanical surfboard, and unlimited hamantashen and more!
Come dressed to impress for the costume contest!

RSVP
By 2/25: $8
By 2/27: $10
By 3/1: $12
Secure your spot now at tinyurl.com/purimcarnival26

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Jewish Bearcat of the Week

Featuring Talia Herbst

What is your major, and why did you decide to pursue this degree?
I’m majoring in psychology because I’ve always been interested in the subject, and I hope to become a school psychologist and be able to help other people.

Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I am from Oceanside, NY and I went to The Schechter School of Long Island.

What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
I love that there is always something going on for Jewish students to attend. It has made the transition from a smaller community to a bigger community feel a lot easier

Do you have any siblings?
I have a twin sister and younger brother.

Do you have a hobby? Why do you love it?
I love playing tennis and softball because they are a great outlet for me when I’m stressed and help me stay active. I also really enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

What is your favorite Jewish food?
My favorite Jewish food is Matzah Ball soup with croutons.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is Ice cream. I will never say no to ice cream!

What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
I really love Hanukkah. It is such a fun, festive, celebratory holiday, and it really represents the resilience and strength of the Jewish people.

What's your dream job?
School Psychologist

What's a quote or saying that you like?
“Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.”

What is your favorite Chabad experience?
I love coming every Friday night to Chabad for Shabbat dinner. It is always so warm and welcoming.

Candle Lighting Times for

Vestal:

Shabbat Candle Lighting:

Friday, Feb. 13

5:16 pm

Shabbat Ends:

Shabbat, Feb. 14

6:18 pm

Torah Portion: Mishpatim / Shekalim

SOUL COFFEE

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

Waves of life flow from the heavens above, carrying with them all your needs.

Celebrate whatever comes to you, out loud and with joy, and your voice echoes back with waves of even greater force.

The channels of life are widened and their currents grow strong.

Hayom Yom, 13 Iyar; Likutei Sichot vol. 14, pg. 403 (based on Zohar).

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