Chabad on Campus at FIU
Miami, FL
Chabad at Florida International University
Led by Rabbi Dovber & Henna Garelik
Welcome to Chabad at FIU
Chabad on Campus at FIU is the Jewish home away from home for students at Florida International University.
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.
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Rabbi Dovber Garelik Co-Director - Henna Garelik Co-Director
At a glance
- Jewish student loungeOn or near campus
- Kosher food truckOn 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.
- 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.
Campus served
Florida International UniversityFIU Main campus
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 46,500
- Graduate students
- 9,000
- Chabad House
- Right next to campus
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Kosher food truck, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services
Questions about Chabad at FIU
Is there a Chabad at Florida International University?
Yes. Chabad on Campus at FIU is the Chabad on Campus center for Jewish students at Florida International University. It is led by Rabbi Dovber & Henna Garelik.
Where can I go for Shabbat at FIU?
Chabad on Campus at FIU 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 FIU?
Yes. Kosher options for FIU students include kosher food truck, kosher for Passover meals. Ask Chabad on Campus at FIU for current details and schedules.
Who runs Chabad at FIU?
Chabad on Campus at FIU is independently operated by Rabbi Dovber & Henna Garelik. As shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they have made Florida International University their home and its Jewish students their family.
Who funds Chabad at FIU?
Chabad on Campus at FIU is independently funded, powered by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who believe in Jewish life at Florida International 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 on Campus at FIU.
How do I get involved with Chabad at FIU?
Just show up to a Shabbat dinner or event, or introduce yourself by emailing [email protected] or calling 305-563-4549. There is no membership, and you do not need to be observant.
Heading to FIU?
Say hello to Chabad on Campus at FIU before you arrive, and your first Shabbat dinner is already planned.