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At Shabbat lunch, we spoke about the statement of our sages (Midrash Tanchuma (Bober) Yitro 16) that the first word of the Ten Commandments — Anochi אנכי – is not Hebrew, but actually Egyptian. The message behind this, the Lubavitcher Rebbe explains, is that those who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of spirituality and thereby [...]

Strap on your seatbelts, because this class will achieve liftoff! Tanya is the classic book of Chassidic philosophy. Every Thursday in the Chabad House from 8:30-9:30pm.

A friend of mine recently told me about how he invited a coworker of his to join him and his family for Shabbat dinner. She and her four-year-old daughter had never experienced a traditional Shabbat dinner before, and they – actually, the four-year-old – were full of questions. One such question came right after the [...]

Join us Feb. 5 as we launch the new semester’s Shabbat on Campus program with special guest speaker QC Vice President Dr. Joe Bertolino!
Catering by Carlos & Gabby’s
Special thanks to Dr. Joe for sponsoring this event!

456 cans of food were used to build a 5′ x 15′ menorah — CANorah — in front of Remsen Hall. Cans were subsequently donated to the needy in Queens.

It’s that time of year again. Yup, the time when it seems like at least 10 direct mail solicitations arrive in the mail every day. Most not-for-profit organizations send solicitation mailings before Rosh Hashana, as it is a time that people often feel moved to give to charitable causes.

A friend once asked me: What if he contributes to a cause that turns out to not be quite as charitable as they seem to be?Does it still count as performing the mitzvah of tzedakah (charity)?