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Shabbat Experience
Shabbat Dinners at Chabad: Zero pressure. Total pleasure.
As more and more Hopkins students are exposed to the sensational serenity and spirituality that suffuses the Shabbat, Chabad House at Hopkins continues to provide a multidimensional experience, with the perfect mix of food, drink, song and ideas.
Join Chabad’s home-made gourmet Shabbat dinners:
March 3, 7:00pm
March 10, 7:00pm
March 17, 7:00pm
March 31, 7:00pm
RSVP appreciated
Location: Chabad House
Ushpizin
Get together with fellow students for a viewing of the moving film Ushpizin.
“Groundbreaking… A joyful affirmation of unshakable faith.” - New York Times
“One of the best character-based comedies of the year.” - LA Daily News
Saturday, February 4, 8:00pm
RSVP appreciated
Location: Chabad House
Jewish Arbor Day
Celebrate the Festival of Trees with the Hopkins community!
Hands-on Fruit and Veggie Carving Workshop, with expert Chef.
Learn about Jewish Environmental Ethics.
Sunday, February 12, 8:00pm
RSVP appreciated
Location: Chabad House
Ski Trip
Hit the Slopes
Want to reenergize and revitalize your body? Enjoy a day-full of fun and excitement, skiing with fellow students at a beautiful Appalachian setting.
$65 includes lift ticket, equipment rental and transportation.
Sunday, February 26
For more information and reservations, email Joe Brownstein jib32@jhu.edu
A Scholar Reminisces…
An appreciation of the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe
Attend a scholarly appreciation of the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Joseph I. Schneersohn (1880-1950) delivered by the renowned American Jewish scholar and leader Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg Ph.D. Rabbi Hertzberg, who personally met with the Rebbe in the 1940’s presents Rabbi Schneersohn as a pivotal figure in recent Jewish history who bridged the European/American divide and planted the seeds of successful Chassidic life in the new world.
Rabbi Hertzberg is the acclaimed author of 11 books, and served as president of the American Jewish Policy Foundation and the American Jewish Congress, and vice president of the World Jewish Congress. He graduated Johns Hopkins in 1940, and was conferred Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Johns Hopkins in 2005. Rabbi Hertzberg is a Trustee of the Chabad House at Johns Hopkins.
February 27, 6:00pm.
Very limited seating - RSVP required.
Location: Chabad House
Bedouin Life in Israel…
Born and raised in the Galilee of Israel, Ishmael Khaldi speaks about his family, his upbringing and his adult life in the Jewish state. While Israel is constantly attacked for being racist towards non-Jews, Ishmael describes the many advantages minorities in Israel enjoy compared to the surrounding countries in the Middle East.
March 3, 7:00pm. Israeli menu Shabbat dinner.
RSVP requested.
Location: Chabad House
Co-sponsors: Jewish Student Association; CHAI–Coalition of Hopkins Activists for Israel; Hasbara Fellowship
Mysticism and Mind Yoga
With Laibl Wolf
Join Australian mystic, psychologist and spiritual mentor Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf LL.B M.Ed.Psych. D. Div. to discover the Kabbalah’s exciting and systematic approach to creating a life of peace and serenity.
Mind/emotion balance lies at the very core of personal success and societal stability. Kabbalah has wisdom tools for training our inner core and outer expression. Learn to recognize the spiritual dynamics of your body, and develop a life changing positive attitude. Dr. Wolf is the author of Random House’s best-selling "Practical Kabbala".
Cover: Non-students $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Students: Free
March 6, 7:30pm
Location: The Inn at The Colonnade, 4 West University Parkway
CELEBRATE PURIM WITH CHABAD AT HOPKINS
• Megillah Reading
• Masquerade Contest
• Song and Dance
• Live Music, food and fun!
Tuesday, March 14th at 5:30pm
To RSVP click here
For more info click here
Location: TBA
Don’t Pass Over Passover!
This year, celebrate the Exodus and true freedom the traditional way. Sell your “chometz” (non-Passover food items), receive a complimentary hand-baked shmurah matzoh and holiday guide, and/or join a Passover seder. Please contact us for more information or help.
Make certain to sell your “chometz” before April 12. Passover begins at nightfall April 12 through nightfall April 20.
Graduation Celebration
An elegant evening in appreciation of our graduates. For graduating students, family and friends. An array of fine wines and cheese will be served.
RSVP requested.
Thursday, May 25, 8:30-9:30pm
Location: Chabad House
Shabbat Experience
Shabbat Dinners at Chabad: Zero pressure. Total pleasure.
If you are a student spending part or all of your summer at Hopkins, please be in touch with Chabad. Chabad at Hopkins will host Shabbat meals during the summer.
Join Chabad’s home-made gourmet Shabbat dinners
RSVP please
Location: Chabad House
