Chabad at FSU
Tallahassee, FL
Chabad at Florida State University
Led by Rabbi Schneur Zalman & Chana Oirechman, Rabbi Yosef & Rivka Oirechman
Welcome to Chabad at FSU
Chabad at FSU is the Jewish home away from home for students at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University and Keiser University. You'll find it at 224 Chapel Drive, about a mile from 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.
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman Oirechman Director - Rabbi Yosef Oirechman Director
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Chana Oirechman Director - Rivka Oirechman Director
At a glance
- Jewish student loungeAt Chabad
- Jewish student housingAt Chabad
- Kosher meals once or twice a weekAt Chabad
- Kosher for Passover mealsChabad & campus
- 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.
- Birthright Israel & Israel ExperiencesA free trip to Israel with your campus Chabad, and ways to go back and go deeper.
- 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 State UniversityFSU Main campus
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 32,000
- Graduate students
- 8,500
- Chabad House
- About a mile from campus
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Jewish student housing, Kosher meals once or twice a week, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services
Tallahassee Community CollegeTCC Also welcome
Campus information
Ask Chabad at FSU about Jewish life at Tallahassee Community College.
Florida A&M UniversityFAMU Also welcome
Campus information
Ask Chabad at FSU about Jewish life at Florida A&M University.
Keiser University Also welcome
Campus information
Ask Chabad at FSU about Jewish life at Keiser University.
Questions about Chabad at FSU
Is there a Chabad at Florida State University?
Yes. Chabad at FSU is the Chabad on Campus center for Jewish students at Florida State University, and it also serves Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University and Keiser University. It is led by Rabbi Schneur Zalman & Chana Oirechman, Rabbi Yosef & Rivka Oirechman.
Where is Chabad at FSU located?
Chabad at FSU is at 224 Chapel Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, about a mile from campus.
Where can I go for Shabbat at FSU?
Chabad at FSU 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 FSU?
Yes. Kosher options for FSU students include kosher meals once or twice a week, kosher for Passover meals. Ask Chabad at FSU for current details and schedules.
Who runs Chabad at FSU?
Chabad at FSU is independently operated by Rabbi Schneur Zalman & Chana Oirechman, Rabbi Yosef & Rivka Oirechman. As shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they have made Florida State University their home and its Jewish students their family.
Who funds Chabad at FSU?
Chabad at FSU is independently funded, powered by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who believe in Jewish life at Florida State 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 at FSU.
Which other schools does Chabad at FSU serve?
Besides Florida State University, Chabad at FSU welcomes students from Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University and Keiser University.
How do I get involved with Chabad at FSU?
Just show up to a Shabbat dinner or event, or introduce yourself by emailing [email protected] or calling 850-523-9294. There is no membership, and you do not need to be observant.
Heading to FSU?
Say hello to Chabad at FSU before you arrive, and your first Shabbat dinner is already planned.