27-03-2025
BU hosting nation's largest shabbat diner
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Jewish community at Binghamton University is taking part in the nation's largest celebration of the Sabbath.
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University is expecting over 2000 students for its Shabbat dinner on March 28 at the BU events center.
This year marks the 31st year of the program at the university. BU retains the national record for gathering the greatest number of students in one place for a Shabbat dinner.
The event will include a dinner highlighted by Shabbat traditions such as Kiddush, the Hamotzi, Candle lighting, and special Shabbat songs. The event is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff.
'The program, originally named Shabbat 1000, was conceived by the Rohr Chabad Center in Binghamton in 1994,' said Rabbi Aaron Slonim, Executive Director of the Rohr Chabad Center.
'A program like this can only succeed where there is a well-established Jewish infrastructure and a vibrant and dedicated core of Jewish students (over 235 volunteers!) 'noted Goldie Ohana, Programming Director 'Otherwise you can't even consider attracting this number of students. It's a real tribute to our student leadership and wonderful organizing committees.'
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