See the pictures from the Mayanot/birthright Israel Trips!
• Winter 2004 • Winter 2003 • Winter 2002 • Summer 2001
See the Chabad Photo Albums from: • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004
The graduates talk about Chabad!
• Class of 2004 • Class of 2003 • Class of 2002 • Class of 2001
WOW!! It's The Ferrets - in music videos!
Check out the popular Chabad 18th Anniversary Video

Simchas and Such - Mazel Tovs, etc.

Happenings at Chabad of Binghamton:
Senior Farewell Reception
On Wednesday, May 11, Chabad House hosted a Wine and Cheese farewell reception for graduating seniors. The event gave seniors a chance to socialize in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere after all of their tests and work were finished with. It also provided Chabad House with an opportunity to share an intimate moment with just the graduates before the hustle and bustle of graduating weekend. The theme of the evening was looking towards the future; Michael Wright, Dr. Rodger Summers, Rivky and Rabbi Aaron Slonim spoke with the students about the importance of their taking leading roles in their future Jewish communities, a slide show featuring pictures of the graduates at various Chabad events over their college careers was shown ,and each graduate accepted a gift and a special presentation from Chabad House. The senior class also presented a farewell gift to the Chabad House which will be used to install wireless Internet access, and purchase work stations at which students can use their lap tops in the Chabad library.
A few days later, over graduation weekend, hundreds of family members and the graduates packed the Chabad House for Shabbat services and dinner on Friday night, services and lunch on Shabbat and a final farewell open-house brunch on Sunday. With that, the graduates of 2005 joined the ranks of Chabad House alumni.		    
Midnight, Post Pesach Bagel Bust!
Good-Bye Shabbaton
Over one hundred students crammed the Chabad House student lounge on Sunday night after Passover ended for a midnight Bagel Bust.
The bagels, shmears, and company were delicious and the pancakes were outrageous! Welcome Back Chametz! was the overiding sentiment.		 Graduating students as well as lower classmen gathered at Chabad House for one last Hurrah at the annual Good Bye Shabbaton.
The evening included cocktails, a senior class photo, services and dinner punctuated by parting remarks from our graduates.
Returning students look forward to seeing each other at the Welcome Back Shabbaton in Fall '05. Chabad House looks forward to seeing our alumni return as well!
Matisyahu Concert a Sell Out!
Chabad House wins numerous Xcelsior awards for year of Stellar Programming.
Over 650 students enjoyed an unforgettable concert with Hasidic Reggae Superstar, Matisyahu when he appeared live in Binghamton on April 14. Chabad House regrets that many eager students could not attend due to space limitations and plans to bring Matisyahu back to a larger venue soon! Stay tuned for details. The Chabad House Jewish Student Center won numerous awards at the seventh annual Xcelsior awards ceremony, an evening of recognition showcasing the best of Binghamton University's programming and student talent. Chabad was awarded a trophy in the Promotion of Intercultural Understanding category for the sold out Matisyahu concert which brought various segments of the university community together for an evening of entertainment and fun. In the Outstanding Programs/Special Event category, Chabad won a trophy for the annual Mitzvah Marathon , a campus wide event held in commemoration of the victims of 9/11. In the Fund Raising Efforts of the year category, Chabad won a trophy which recognized the nearly $10,000 raised through Chabad House for various charities and in the Lecture/Educational Program of the year, Chabad won recognition for the campus wide distribution of Chanuka Menorah kits. Various members of the Chabad board took home awards for their efforts in organizing these events, while awards for outstanding non- Executive board members went to Stephanie Klorman and David Natani.
Purim Carnival 2005 what a blast!
Shabbat 1000!!!
This year's Purim carnival drew over 1500 students to an evening of great fun, food and friends not to mention the games, attractions and music plus the costumes, Battle of the Bands and Hot dog and Cream Pie eating contest.
Plus over $3,000 was raised for charity! What could be better than that?!		 Over 1000 Binghamton University gathered in the East Gym on Friday, April 8 for the annual Shabbat 1000 dinner.
Once again, Binghamton holds the record for the largest Shabbat dinner to be held on any campus anywhere!
It was a night to remember : an awesome display of Jewish pride and unity spiced with good food, Shabbat songs and a feeling of belonging to something huge!
Many student committees and volunteers worked diligently to ensure the smooth execution of this mammoth project.
Special Kudos to Catering Committee heads Hallie Pollack, Bennett Schwartz and Dave Furman and Seating and Welcoming Committee Shelly Levin and Rachel Levine.
Comedy Cafe at Chabad -What a Laugh!
Ooh La La, the Ladies Spa was fun!
As part of Chabad 's focus on our alumni series, in which an alumna/us comes back to Chabad to spend a Shabbat sharing their expertise,
Chabad House hosted Avi Liberman for the weekend of Feb. 25. Avi, a nationally known comedian, spoke on Friday night about his experiences as an observant Jew working in the entertainment industry. On Saturday night, he brought down a packed house ( over 120  people who attended the Chabad House Comedy Cafe.
Lucky ladies enjoyed an afternoon of pampering as they heard local massage therapist, Darlene Ninos speak about stress busting techniques, enjoyed a presentation by a rep from Bath and Body works and sampled their aroma therapy line and got manicures-- all while enjoying the delicious soup bar.
Fun and Games at Chabad Cafe!
Blankets for Babies- an overwhelming success
Great pastries, coffees, ice cream and a whole slew of games were enjoyed by all who attended the Chabad Cafe. Chabad House sponsored Blankets for Babies, a program in which over forty beautiful fleece blankets were made to be distributed to needy  children in Broome County through the  local SOS shelter. Almost one hundred students participated in this event. The event was co-sponsored with Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Delta Tau
Minyanaires enjoy a Sunday Morning Bagel Bunch
Moon Fun for the Girls
Every other Sunday, there is a Men's Club Bagel Brunch held in the Student Lounge following morning services.
Come on over at 10:30am or so, wrap your Teffilin and enjoy the brunch and the company!		 The "girls" get together for some chocolate fondue, women's bonding and some thoughts on the significance of the new moon at a Rosh Chodesh gathering marking Rosh Chodesh Adar I
The Tu B'shvat Seder- a smashing success!
Chabad House Students Raise $4,000 for Koby Mandell Foundation!
Despite the snow and deep freeze it was a Happy New Year for Tree in Binghamton with over sixty turning out for fun ( not to mention delicious)and meaningful Tu B'shvat Seder. Members of the Binghamton University Chabad House Jewish Student Center E-board joined by two students who were very active in this project, David Shmookler and Jennie Haberman, pose with a check for the Koby Mandell Foundation in Israel. The Chabad House Jewiish Students , through a series of fund raising efforts, raised $4,000 which will pay for three Israeli children whose lives have been shattered by terror to enjoy a session at the Koby Mandell healing retreat camps.
Pictured from l-r are Josh Diamond, Rabbi Aaron Slonim, Chabad House director, Meeka Levin, Oren Kashi, Natalie Benhamou, David Shmookler, Leila Nehmad, Gil Efrati, and Jeremy Zenilman. Sitting in front are Jennie Haberman and Harris Ringelheim. Board members Karen Wisotsky and Neil Hakimi were unavailable for the photo.
Did You Say Chanukah Party?
E-Board Dinner
Chabad House in conjunction with RA's and RD's sponsored Chanukah parties in the various residence communities. Pictured are the parties held in Newing and Dickinson. The great,huge campus wide Chanuka Extraveganza took place in the Old Union on December 9.
Taking a break from cramming for finals and writing papers, over three hundred students joined in the celebration and enjoyed a Candle Lighting Ceremony led by SA President Matt Schneider, holiday songs, delicious treats and the traditional performance by the Crosbys.
A very important part of the evening was the prize drawing which yielded $2500 towards the Koby Mandell Foundation.		 On December 21 the Chabad E-board met in NYC at the Park East Grill Restaurant in Manhattan. The Dinner was Chabad's way of thanking the board for all their hard work during the Fall.They had a great time but it was also a working meeting as they mapped out a fantastic Spring Semester for us all.
Chabad House Cafe - Comedy Night
Lights Across BU - Chanukah Campaign
A large, enthusiastic crowd turned out to enjoy a night of laughs generated by stand up comedy routines and skits. Participants also enjoyed the delicious treats and fun ambiance, hallmarks of the Chabad House Cafe. Chabad House students set up Chanukah Kiosks in campus dining halls, lecture halls and in the Union at which 1500 Chanuka kits consisting of a Menorah, candles, the blessings, a dreidel and Chanukah gelt were distributed free of charge to grateful students.

Sherri Mandell speaks in Binghamton!
Go-Carting!
On Tuesday, October 26, Sherri Mandell, mother of Koby Mandell who was murdered by Palestinians close to his home at thirteen years of age, spoke on the theme of her book: The Blessing of a Broken Heart. She kept the large audience of 200 who had gathered for the annual Piaker Memorial Lecture, spell bound and then engaged in a long question and answer exchange with the audience. After the presentation, community members and students alike flocked to buy her book.
The next morning a select group of student leaders met with Sherri and Mr. Shimon Pepper, consultant to the Koby Mandell Foundation, to plan strategy for a fund raiser on campus to raise funds for the Foundation that runs camps for children who have suffered a loss by Terrorism and healing retreats for mothers of terror victims.

What a blast! Great way to spend a Saturday Night. Can't wait for next years!
Raves all around from those who attended Chabad's annual Go-Carting excursion.
Challah Baking and Mezuzah Sculpting Workshops
The Newly Wed Game at Cafe Chabad
What can be more fun than mixing, kneading and shaping the very best bread in the world?- Challah!
Nothing of course, except maybe sculpting your own Mezuzah with Binghamton artist Bonnie Rozen.		 Laughs and more laughs filled the Chabad House great room which was set up Cafe style to accommodate the large group that came to enjoy great coffee , pastries and ice cream and of course, the Newly Wed Game. All we could say is you had to be there to appreciate it- some moments were absolute classics.
The winners of the first round was tied between loving couple, Nili and Noah and sisters , Rosie and Izzie. The winners of the second round were Melissa and Zack, runner ups were David and Meeka. Rabbi and Rivky -lost big!
Doing the Lulov Shake around Campus
Ashkafardic Night! What a Blast!
Hundreds of students performed the Mitzvah of "taking the four kinds" and blessing over the Lulov and Etrog at three "Sukkot on the spot for people on the Go" put up around campus by Chabad House Are you Sephardic or R you Ashkenazic. What do you know about your roots?
What a great night of fun, food and culture as Chabad House rocked with the sounds of ethnic music while participants sampled various foods and desserts, dressed in costume and shared customs from their particular family and culture.
Pre-Selichot Kumzits - Saturday, September 11
Mitzvah Marathon - Monday, September 13
Participants enjoyed stirring songs and stories led by Rabbi Zalmy before Selichot Over 1,000 people participated in the Mitzvah Marathon to commemorate the victims of 9/11. Participants performed or pledged to perform mitzvahs such as charity, prayer and various acts of kindness. Many also donated blood and /or registered for a Bone Marrow Registry both held in conjunction with Marathon.
Welcome Back Shabbaton - Friday, August 27
Welcome Back BBQ - Wednesday, September 1
Almost 300 people showed up at the welcome back shabbaton at chabbad house to kick off a new year. The annual Welcome BBQ drew hundreds for good food, good times, good friends and new faces.
Alumni Reunion BBQ - Sunday, August 1
20th Anniversary Dinner -Thursday, June 17
Jewish Community Cenetr
Over one hundred and fifty Chabad of Binghamton alumni joined by 60 of their kiddies got together on August 1for an afternoon of great food and fun! 
Chabad celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a gala dinner honoring Dr. Barrett Raff and Mr. Barry Newman and the whole Binghamton community for their support.