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We look forward to personally welcoming you at Harvard Chabad where you will find warmth, wisdom, and a good time at a home you can call your own!
— Rabbi Hirschy and Elkie Zarchi
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Find Your Place
No Matter Where You Are on Your Journey, There’s a Place for You Here
I’m a Student
Shabbat, learning, events, and a vibrant Jewish community.
I’m a Parent
Resources, support, and peace of mind for your Harvard student.
I’m an Alum
Stay connected, give back, and engage with fellow alumni.
I’m a Visitor
Visiting Harvard? Join us for Shabbat, meals, and hospitality.
Harvard Chabad transformed the Jewish experience on campus. It is a home for every Jew at Harvard, a place where students and faculty of all backgrounds and degrees of observance enjoy exploring their Jewish heritage in a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment.
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Chinese Dinners
Dine with students from every niche of the Harvard campus over delicious Chinese dinner.
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Weekly Shabbat
The weekly Shabbat dinners & lunches at Chabad provide students, from the Harvard Freshman to the Harvard MBA, with an intimate and elegant setting to experience and celebrate the sweetness of Shabbat with great cuisine, spirited conversation, and family warmth.
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Learning Opportunities
Learning is the lifeblood of Judaism; join over three millennia of Jewish learning by the People of the Book! Harvard Chabad hosts numerous opportunities for students to explore Jewish texts and ideas covering a great range of social, political, economic, legal, philosophical, and spiritual themes.
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Israel on Campus
Harvard Chabad is dedicated to fostering a deep connection between the Harvard community and Israel. Through educational programming, cultural events, and trips, Harvard Chabad shares Israel's rich history and vibrant culture with our community, creating an informed bond with the Jewish homeland.
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Harvard Square Minyan
Monday + Thursday @ 8:00 AM
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Jewish Leadership Forum
JLF hosts intimate lunch and dinner discussions, fireside chats, and a variety of mentoring opportunities for Harvard students to meet with and learn from exceptional leaders from around the world. The leaders mentor and model leadership to our students, future leaders themselves, so they can help shape a better world.
Join us this Shabbat
Whether you're new to Jewish life or deeply involved, there's a seat waiting for you.
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