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The crowd looks on as President Houshmand shares his words in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday. Staff writer / Lindsey D’Ambrosio

Rowan Chabad hosts largest Shabbat dinner of the year

Lindsey D'Ambrosio March 13, 2019

Around 200 students gathered in the Student Center Ballroom for dinner and a ceremony hosted by Rowan Chabad last Friday. Chabad hosts Shabbat dinner every Friday at the Chabad, house located at 307 Hamilton...

Ross Baron and Aaron Korbmin share a conversation at a table. - Staff Photo/Scott Brody

Jewish and secular members of Rowan community converge at annual mega-Sabbath

Scott Brody April 2, 2017

A growing Rowan campus and a growing Jewish community: at Shabbat 180, Rowan's second annual mega-Sabbath Jewish dinner, that theme was evident. With the tune of ancient rhythms in the air, Rowan's chapter...

Secular Jewish group Hillel breaks challah over Shabbat dinner

Nicole Mingo February 15, 2017

In an inconspicuous room above the student center pit, a group of about 15 students sang in unison. As a plate of challah, braided ceremonial bread, was passed around, the Motzi blessing was recited and...

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