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— Rabbi Hirschy and Elkie Zarchi

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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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Chinese Dinners

Dine with students from every niche of the Harvard campus over delicious Chinese dinner.

Every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 PM
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
Breakfast and coffee is served daily following services, with learning opportunities available.

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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.

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A Community of Connection

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Reconnecting with old friends, meeting Jewish alumni across generations, and celebrating the vibrant Jewish community at Harvard!

A hearty Mazel Tov to former Harvard Chabad student president, @annierosenblatt (‘20) and Charlie Horowitz (‘21) on their magnificent wedding in NYC! Together, may you build an everlasting home illuminated by the light of Torah and Mitzvot, and continue to be a source of light to all those around you! May you be blessed with a lifetime of perfect health, deep joy, and all things good and sweet without limit! Special Mazel Tov to parents Marc (‘78) and Kathy Rosenblatt, and Barbara (‘83) and Zachary Horowitz, Rosenblatt siblings @lizzyrosenblatt (‘17 and Steven Rachesky ‘17), @danielrosenblatt (‘20, B/L’27 and @melissakrosenblatt ‘19, B’25) and Charlie’s sister, @jenniferhorowitz_klein ‘19 & GSD ‘22 (and @eakleinstagram).

Commencement, 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Though “Chassidim don’t say goodbye,” it’s with mixed emotions that we go into Shabbat. It’s difficult to witness so many amazing people who have become part of our family departing Cambridge. On the other hand, we celebrate how much we’ve all grown together, and are excited for your brilliant futures! May all your dreams be fulfilled for good, and may you go from strength-to-strength as proud, educated, and active Jews, utilizing your talents for the benefit of the Jewish people, Israel, and all of humanity! Looking forward to your many visits, and to celebrating happy occasions together! In fact, next week, we will be welcoming back returning alumni for Reunion (see website for details). Shabbat Shalom, and see you all soon!

Class Day Brunch: Mazel Tov, L’chaim and Farewell, to the wonderful class of 2026!

First-Year Leadership Committee 25-26 ✌🏽

Lag B’omer, Tacos, Bonfire!!!

Black-Tie Shabbat Dinner. All photos taken pre-Shabbat.

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12/18/25: The Harvard Chabad Menorah tells a story of courage, hope, and resilience.

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09/13/25 Harvard's largest Annual Jewish convening

Ishay Ribo Concert (Copy)

09/02/25: Soulful. Powerful. Unforgettable.

Bearing Witness - Bearing Responsibility (Copy)

Harvard deans, faculty, students, alumni, along with industry and political leaders, gathered at the Harvard Art Museum for a screening of footage documenting the atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023. The horrific violence and murder was filmed by Hamas terrorists on their GoPro cameras.