Dear parents,
Going away to college is a priceless opportunity to mature and thrive intellectually, socially and politically. For Jewish students, it is also an opportunity to deepen and broaden their Jewish identity, and enhance their sense of commitment to the greater Jewish community - on campus, at home, across America, and throughout the world.
At Chabad Chevra, we pride ourselves on creating a "home away from home" for Jewish students at University of Hartford. We are here for every student. We want them to be part of our family.
We provide a wide array of unique and innovative programs, helping to create a strong and vibrant Jewish community on campus. Our diverse and dynamic programming is for everyone, regardless of background or affiliation, from weekly Shabbat dinners to engaging Jewish educational opportunities. We are proud to say that we have been able to reach many students and inspire them with a positive connection to Judaism and Israel.
We understand, that as a parent, there can be worrisome moments while your child is away at college. That's why we want you to know that we are here. Feel free to contact us, introduce yourselves, and let us know what's on your mind. We'll be glad to assist in any way possible.
If you're visiting Hartford for the weekend, you are invited to join us for Shabbat Dinner and experience for yourself the warm, vibrant atmosphere at Chabad. If you need a place to stay, please let us know, we like to host and we love to help in any way possible.
We would not be able to live our dream, serving and making a difference in the lives of our newfound student family without the generosity of individuals like you. If you would like to help support Chabad, please click here to visit our secure online donations page. We are supported entirely by parents, alumni and friends.
We value our partnership with parents, and would love to hear from you. Click here for our contact information.
Thank you!
Dalia & Rabbi Yossi Kulek and the kids
To contact Rabbi Yossi Kulek, call, text or WhatsApp: (860) 860-997-2921, or email rabbi@chabadchevra.com
For Dalia, call, text or WhatsApp: (860) 816-3054, or email 2000mommy@sbcglobal.net
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PresidentThe President has a key role on our board. The President presides over all meetings to ensure that all agenda items are covered and, with the Secretary, maintain the continuity of discussions. The President must be accommodating and in the event of confusion must be able to direct board members in the right and effective direction. The President while sitting at the top of the student hierarchy must take into account the opinions of all board members and maintain an open mind. The President must also make it their responsibility to maintain the unity of the board, along with the help of the Vice president, ensure deadlines are met and programs are planned effectively. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preside over all meetings Oversee general management Vote only in the event of a tie Official representative when necessary Delegate duties as necessary Set agenda for weekly meetings Responsible for setting and preparing monthly event calendar The President chairs the Full Board and resides on the Management Committee; the President also resides on the Executive Board. The President reports to the Executive Directors. Executive Board consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Former President. Management Committee consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Treasurer, Secretary.
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Vice PresidentThe Vice President plays a key role on our board. It is the Vice President’s duty to stay informed of the obligations of the President, in order to maintain continuity of governance in the President’s absences. The Vice President is the coordinator of all subcommittees and maintains active communication between all members. The Vice President helps the President to ensure deadlines are met and programs run effectively. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assume all duties of President in President’s absence or disability Aide the President in their duties Present at all meetings Help facilitate subcommittees Assist President in overseeing general management The Vice President sits on the Full Board, the Management Committee and the Executive Board, and reports to the President. Executive Board consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Former President. Management Committee consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Treasurer, Secretary.
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TreasurerThe Treasurer is a crucial component to our board. This particular position works very closely with the Executive Director and President. The Treasurers main tasks include keeping track of spending and account balances, along with filing proper paperwork with the Office of Student Affairs and the Student Government Association. The Treasurer is responsible for making sure Chabad Chevra maintains our proper fund-raising quotas. While most positions on board are focused with outreach and event planning, the Treasurer is tasked with making sure our organization complies with University requirements and demands. The Treasurer must be proficient in both arithmetic and English. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Custodian of all funds and keep track of funds in SGA account Sign all Purchase Orders and disburse funds in accordance with procedures established by the SGA Finance Vice President Coordinate and oversee fundraising Help coordinate, prepare, and present budget requests Member Budget Proposal subcommittee The Treasurer sits on the Full Board, the Management Committee, and the Budget subcommittee, and reports to the President. Management Committee consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Treasurer, Secretary. Budget Subcommittee consists of: President/Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary.
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SecretaryThe Secretary has an essential role on our board. It is imperative that the Secretary maintain records of Board meets as well as events. It is their responsibility to submit all required information to the Student Government Association. It is therefore imperative the Secretary attend all meetings, in their absence they must find a replacement to take minutes. It is asked of the secretary to aid other board members in both the preparation and execution of events. The Secretary also shares the role of “historian” with our Publicity Vice President. The historian job is to photograph events and save a copy of event flyers or something specific from an event. In order to easily archive this information for use in reports and future promotional material. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Keep complete and accurate records of all meetings and submit minutes to the Executive Vice President of SGA Submit monthly report of activities to the Executive Vice President of SGA Conduct correspondence at the President’s request The Secretary sits on the Full Board, the Management Committee, and the Budget subcommittee, and reports to the President. Management Committee consists of: Executive Directors, President, Vice President, Member at Large, Treasurer, Secretary. Budget Subcommittee consists of: President/Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary.
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Publicity Vice PresidentThe Publicity Vice President is responsible for Chabad Chevra’s public image and publications. Using our resources, we hope to reach as many Jewish students at the University as possibly. Our general role as a Jewish organization on campus is to enrich the lives of all Jews at our school; whether they attend our programs or not we want them to have a Jewish connection. The Publicity Vice President works with the Membership Vice President on recruiting more students to join our community. The Publicity VP also works with the Social and Ritual VPs to coordinate publicizing of holidays and events. The Publicity Vice President also shares the role of “historian” with our Secretary. The historian job is to photograph events and save a copy of event flyers or something specific from an event. In order to easily archive this information for use in reports and future promotional material. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate and send out online announcements Coordinate and oversee on campus paper & digital flyers Oversee publicizing of events Member Recruiting subcommittee The Publicity Vice President sits on the Full Board and the Recruiting subcommittee, and reports to the Vice President. Recruiting Subcommittee consists of: Membership Vice President & Publicity Vice President.
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Membership Vice PresidentThe Membership Vice President is responsible for outreach and maintaining an accurate record of community members. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Keep accurate account of club members / accurate attendance of each function Coordinate and oversee recruitment of new members Member Recruiting subcommittee The Membership Vice President sits on the Full Board and the Recruiting subcommittee, and reports to the Vice President. Recruiting Subcommittee consists of: Membership Vice President & Publicity Vice President.
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Ritual Vice PresidentThe Ritual Vice President is duly responsible for both creations of Jewish/religious events, and making sure all of our events contain ‘Jewish content.’ This position is also geared toward our recruitment initiative, as such the RVP work to make our Jewish activities fun and welcoming. Working with the Social Vice President on the Holiday subcommittee allows for a greater number of event possibilities. The Ritual Vice President also works with our Executive Directors on providing ‘Jewish content.’ Standing events, such as Shabbat, need coordination and its regulatory allows for practice of oversight skills. We try to make each Shabbat unique and should we never think that it is something that happens without us. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate, organize, and oversee all religious activities Member Holiday subcommittee The Ritual Vice President sits on the Full Board and the Holiday subcommittee, and reports to the Vice President. Holiday subcommittee consists of: Ritual Vice President & Social Vice President.
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Social Vice PresidentThe Social Vice President is a key role in our recruitment activities. Using their connections to different student groups and individuals, they are able to attract a wider audience to our events. The SVP is also tasked with the creation of non-holiday or Shabbat related events. Bringing their ideas to the Full Board meeting allows for discussion and creation of events. The Social Vice President will help generate a wider acceptance and appreciation for Jewish life on campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create activities for members and nonmembers on and off campus Member Holiday subcommittee Work with board to establish weekly outreach goals.Including, contacting one new person a week The Social Vice President sits on the Full Board and the Holiday subcommittee, and reports to the Vice President. Holiday Subcommittee consists of: Ritual Vice President & Social Vice President.
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Chesed Vice PresidentThe Chessed Vice President plays the role of connecting our Chevra to the greater community. They create and coordinate our community service programs. They are also one of crucial to our public outreach, attending meetings and events from other organizations to represent Chabad Chevra. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create, coordinate, and oversee Chesed programming to help people in need “Table-ing” in Gengras Student Union The Chesed Vice President sits on the Full Board, and reports to the Vice President.
Jewish Life in Hartford
FAQ
Student Interest Form
Sponsor Shabbat
We count on the generosity of our friends and family so that we can be here for each and every student.
Sponsor a Shabbat dinner in honor of a student or simply because you care!
Hawktober Shabbat
Hawktober is the University's annual Homecoming and Family Weekend and all are welcome to join! It's also the largest reunion of the year, with many alumni returning to campus to gather with classmates and relive fond memories.
Come join your Chabad family for Shabbat dinner. All students, alumni and families are welcome.
Let us show our families what's so special about Shabbat @ Chabad.
Come to Chabad Chevra @ 100 Bloomfield Ave at 7:00pm for services followed by dinner.
Come and go as you please!
Delicious gourmet fall foods! Pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and more!
If you need a place to stay for Shabbat, please email us at chabad@hartford.edu or give Rabbi Kulek a call at 860-997-2921.
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Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday!
Want to celebrate with your child for his or her birthday?
We offer you the opportunity to order a cake, sponsor a Shabbat dinner, and send a special message for your child.
Let them know you care.
The dinner, or the cake will be personalized for your child's birthday with decorations, celebration and more. Your special message will be read to your child and his or her friends on the Shabbat of or before your child's birthday.
Just fill out the form below and we'll call you back with the details.
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Has sleep deprivation already sunk in before a single exam has been taken?
Is your child missing the taste of some good ol' fashioned home cookin'?
Is he or she perhaps a little "under the weather"?
Have you been resisting the urge to whip up a pot of your famous Kosher Chicken soup and make the drive to Hartford to hand-deliver it yourself?
If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then Chabad Chevra is here for you!
Introducing...
Chicken Soup for the JewHart Soul!
Your all-access pass to taking care of your son or daughter from afar!
Getting homemade kosher soup delivered straight to their dorm room or off-campus apartment is now just a few clicks away.
Simply fill out this form and we will take care of the rest!
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Purim Gift Baskets
Purim Gifts for Students at University of Hartford
Send a Purim Basket to a student at University of Hartford.
Students work so hard at school;
they deserve some Tender Loving Care.
Chabad will deliver a package of sweet treats on Purim
day that is guaranteed to put a smile on the student's face.
Large Basket: $36
Regular Basket: $18
The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring). It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot.
Purim Observances
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Reading of the Megillah (book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle. This is done once on the eve of Purim and then again on the following day.
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Giving money gifts to at least two poor people.
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Sending gifts of two kinds of food to at least one person.
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A festive Purim feast.
To Learn More About Purim:
Passover
Want to keep Kosher for Passover? Sign up to partake in Passover meals.
Fresh Lunch & Dinner is available daily!
Sign up for dinners provided by Chabad Chevra to reserve your seat.
Lunch is provided by Aramark Dining Services & Hartford Hillel.
We offer warm, interactive Passover Seders. Our Seder is English friendly and not prayer intensive, so everyone can feel welcome. Enjoy fine wines, full dinner, and crispy hand-made Matzot. Celebrate the Holiday of Freedom at a Seder experience you will remember for a lifetime!
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Passover Meals
Passover Lunch Meals
Provided by Hartford Hillel & Dining Services
Fresh Passover Lunches Provided by the University of Hartford
Hartford Hillel and Aramark Dining Services are partnering to offer fresh Kosher for Passover lunches.
April 22-26th from 11:30-1:30pm in the Commons Private Dining Room.
On the menu: deli, sides, salads and a few hot items.
All meals will be Glatt and Kosher for Passover
Catered by the Crown Market
Served in disposable utensils.
In addition, throughout Passover, Aramark will have, upon request, Kosher for Passover heat up meals such as turkey, chicken, brisket, fish and vegetarian options.
PLEASE NOTE: CHABAD CHEVRA IS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH HARTFORD HILLEL & ARAMARK DINING SERVICES.
Passover Donations
Donate & Partner with Chabad Chevra
Students are treated like family. No student will be asked for payment.
All our programming is FREE, pluralistic, accessible and welcoming to all students.
However, as a nonprofit that is not funded by any national or regional bodies, we depend solely on the generosity of parents, friends and alumni to bring meaningful Jewish experiences to our student family.
Please consider making a tax deductible contribution to this important work. Please partner with us!
We suggest a $36 donation to help defray the cost of the Seder.
$120 is our suggested donation for our Passover Programming.
We suggest $15 per dinner.
Donations made on this site are meant solely to support the activities of Chabad Chevra on behalf of students at University of Hartford.
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To Send Funds by Mail:
Chabad Chevra
100 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Wishing you a happy and kosher Passover!