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About
Chabad of University City is more than just a synagogue. It is a home for any Jew looking for a warm and spiritual place to learn and grow; on your level, at your pace. At Chabad, everybody's welcome. No matter where you live, work or study, if you are looking for a place to express your soul and find community, Chabad is for you.
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Learning & Inspiration
- Celebrating Jewish Life in America Join us for Shabbat 250 Read More
- 10 Reasons We Are Grateful for AmericaAhead of Shabbat250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular reson... Read More
- Mordechai Sheftall: Patriotic Officer, Prisoner of War, and Proud JewMordechai Sheftall, 1735-1797, the highest-ranking Jew to serve in the American Revolution, was a de... Read More
- Tribute to Rabbi Moshe KotlarskyHonoring a tireless builder of Judaism on his second yahrtzeit. Read More
- Amen vs Brich Hu in Kaddish: Why the Different Customs?Tracing the origins of a subtle liturgical divide. Read More
Upcoming Events
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Sat, May 16, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Kabbalah with Rabbi Effy
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Mon, May 18, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tanya Class
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Sat, May 23, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Kabbalah with Rabbi Effy
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Mon, May 25, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tanya Class
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Sat, May 30, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Kabbalah with Rabbi Effy
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Daily Thought
Everyone agrees with all the wonderful advice and ethics written in the books of the sages. Everyone agrees that this is the way to run your life.
Yet each of us has our escape route, to avoid bettering our lives by changing ourselves. We ask, “Were those words truly meant for me, or perhaps for someone else in another time and another...










