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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    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

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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 Sq. Minyan

    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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