Chabad Student Center
Boca Raton, FL
Chabad at Florida Atlantic University
Led by Rabbi Boruch Shmuel & Rivka Rochel Liberow
Welcome to Chabad at FAU
Chabad Student Center is the Jewish home away from home for students at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University and Palm Beach State College. You'll find it at 935 NW 5th Avenue, within half a mile of campus.
Come for Friday night Shabbat dinner, celebrate the holidays, take a class, or just stop by between classes. Every Jewish student is welcome, whatever your background, and there is no membership.
Your rabbi and rebbetzin
Chabad Houses are led by shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe who make their home your home.
-
Rabbi Boruch Shmuel Liberow Director -
Rivka Rochel Liberow
At a glance
- Jewish student loungeOn or near campus
- Packaged kosher foodOn or near campus
- Kosher for Passover mealsAt Chabad
- Shabbat and holiday servicesAt Chabad
Programs
- Florida PegishaAn unforgettable Shabbat weekend with Jewish students from every campus across Florida.
- JewishUBite-size Jewish courses on campus, with real rewards for learning.
- Sinai Scholars SocietyA selective Jewish learning fellowship for motivated college students.
- International PegishaA Shabbat weekend in Crown Heights with thousands of Jewish students from around the world.
- Your IsraelA six-week course that goes deeper than the politics.
- Living LinksA heritage journey through Jewish Poland: history, memory and renewal.
- Soup DeliveryFeeling sick? Homemade chicken soup, delivered to your door by your Chabad House.
- Mezuzah LoansBorrow a kosher mezuzah for your dorm or apartment door, free for the school year.
Campuses served
Florida Atlantic UniversityFAU Main campus
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 25,000
- Graduate students
- 5,400
- Chabad House
- Within half a mile of campus
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Packaged kosher food, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services
Lynn University Also welcome
Campus information
- Type
- Private
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 2,800
- Graduate students
- 675
Jewish life on campus: Packaged kosher food, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services
Palm Beach State CollegePBSC Also welcome
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduates
- 15,000
- Chabad House
- About a mile from PBSC
Jewish life on campus: Kosher dining, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services
Questions about Chabad at FAU
Is there a Chabad at Florida Atlantic University?
Yes. Chabad Student Center is the Chabad on Campus center for Jewish students at Florida Atlantic University, and it also serves Lynn University and Palm Beach State College. It is led by Rabbi Boruch Shmuel & Rivka Rochel Liberow.
Where is Chabad at FAU located?
Chabad Student Center is at 935 NW 5th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432, within half a mile of campus.
Where can I go for Shabbat at FAU?
Chabad Student Center hosts Shabbat dinners for students and runs Shabbat and holiday services. Every Jewish student is welcome, whatever your background. Reach out to the Chabad House to find out this week's plans or check their website.
Is there kosher food at FAU?
Yes. Kosher options for FAU students include packaged kosher food, kosher for Passover meals. Ask Chabad Student Center for current details and schedules.
Who runs Chabad at FAU?
Chabad Student Center is independently operated by Rabbi Boruch Shmuel & Rivka Rochel Liberow. As shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they have made Florida Atlantic University their home and its Jewish students their family.
Who funds Chabad at FAU?
Chabad Student Center is independently funded, powered by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who believe in Jewish life at Florida Atlantic University. It does not receive major funding from any international organization, which means every Shabbat dinner, holiday celebration and class here is made possible by people who care. Support Chabad Student Center.
Which other schools does Chabad Student Center serve?
Besides Florida Atlantic University, Chabad Student Center welcomes students from Lynn University and Palm Beach State College.
How do I get involved with Chabad at FAU?
Just show up to a Shabbat dinner or event, or introduce yourself by emailing [email protected] or calling 561-827-3175. There is no membership, and you do not need to be observant.
Heading to FAU?
Say hello to Chabad Student Center before you arrive, and your first Shabbat dinner is already planned.