Guy Eric Klarfeld
Computer Science Major
Future Plans: undecided
College meant many things to me. I grew up a lot these past few years. I've learned much about life about people and most importantly about myself. I've learned that wherever I am, whomever I am, I will still be Jewish. Judaism isn't something that I can throw in the back seat of my car and forget it exists. On the contrary it is something to wear proudly around your neck while standing on top of your car yelling, no screaming, at the top of your lungs. I now find myself associating myself with being Jewish and discover that in the most remote locations, at times of greatest need as well as at times of prosperity, there will always be a Jew extending his hand.
There were many events that made me proud of being Jewish. The most amazing events at this campus were as a result of horrible situations. To watch fellow Jews gather in support for Israel, in support of being Jewish had at times brought me to tears. It amazes me how we are at are best when times are at their worst. To name specific events would not do justice to the ones that I didn't attend. Without exaggeration, Chabad House is one of the most amazing things that exist at Binghamton University. It is more then a house in that it is a home. Anything one needs to know about Judaism, can be found within its gates. Offering not only courses, but one on one tutoring sessions and Friday night meals where one can meet friends that not only last a semester but last a life time. At my first Friday night dinner I was shocked to see the large turnout. Chabad is more than an organization, it is a mechanism that mass produces good food and lifelong relationships. I loved the way the University operates on the Jewish level as of right now. Students can choose to join Hillel, JSU and Chabad where there are weekly events (and even Daily) that they can partake in. Just about every Jewish student in this university partakes in one or more events. I wouldn't want to change that and I feel that it is wonderful that there are many Jewish kids on campus who were not raised Jewish yet find their Jewish identity while attending B.U. I wouldn't want to change any of this. |
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