Welcome to Chabad of Oberlin College, an inclusive space for Jewish students to discover their Jewish heritage and identity. Join for weekly Shabbat meals, holiday programs, and events and classes throughout the week, where you can connect with fellow Jewish students, and celebrate Judaism joyfully.
Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Sarah Pinson, originally from New York and Los Angeles, the Pinsons seek to provide students with meaningful Jewish experiences. At Chabad, you’ll find homemade cooking and deep conversations, giving you a Jewish home away from home in Oberlin.
Chabad is a Jewish movement with the goal to bring Judaism to every single Jew on earth, no matter where they dwell. The philosophy is to be inclusive of all Jews, regardless of their background. With over 5,000 emissaries around the globe and over 100 branches on U.S. college campuses, Chabad is the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world today.
Chabad of Oberlin College is a division of Lubavitch of Greater Cleveland, under the direction of Rabbi Leibel A”H and Devorah Alevsky.
Lorain Kosher is the certifying Kashrus agency that provides a Kosher certification for the meals at the Heritage Dining Hall on campus. Under the supervision of Rabbi Yisroel Pinson, students can enjoy delicious Kosher meals at Heritage for lunch and dinner on Monday through Thursday.
Grab & Go meals are available daily in DeCafe’ in the basement of Wilder Hall
Kosher catering through AVI Foodservice is also available upon request
