Chabad @ University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Chabad at the University of Central Florida
Led by Rabbi Chaim Boruch & Rivkie Lipskier
Welcome to Chabad at UCF
Chabad @ University of Central Florida is the Jewish home away from home for students at the University of Central Florida and Valencia College. You'll find it at 3144 N Alafaya Trail, right next to 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 Chaim Boruch Lipskier -
Rivkie Lipskier Co-Director
At a glance
- Jewish student loungeAt Chabad
- Kosher meals once or twice a weekAt Chabad
- Kosher for Passover mealsAt Chabad
- Shabbat and holiday servicesAt Chabad
- Daily minyan (prayer services)At 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.
See current JewishU courses at Chabad @ University of Central Florida
Campuses served
University of Central FloridaUCF Main campus
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 60,000
- Graduate students
- 9,000
- Chabad House
- Right next to campus
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Kosher meals once or twice a week, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services, Daily minyan (prayer services)
University of Central Florida websiteValencia CollegeValencia Also welcome
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduates
- 17,000
- Chabad House
- About two miles from Valencia
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Kosher meals once or twice a week, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services, Daily minyan (prayer services)
Valencia College websiteQuestions about Chabad at UCF
Is there a Chabad at the University of Central Florida?
Yes. Chabad @ University of Central Florida is the Chabad on Campus center for Jewish students at the University of Central Florida, and it also serves Valencia College. It is led by Rabbi Chaim Boruch & Rivkie Lipskier.
Where is Chabad at UCF located?
Chabad @ University of Central Florida is at 3144 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, right next to campus.
Where can I go for Shabbat at UCF?
Chabad @ University of Central Florida 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 UCF?
Yes. Kosher options for UCF students include kosher meals once or twice a week, kosher for Passover meals. Ask Chabad @ University of Central Florida for current details and schedules.
Who runs Chabad at UCF?
Chabad @ University of Central Florida is independently operated by Rabbi Chaim Boruch & Rivkie Lipskier. As shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they have made the University of Central Florida their home and its Jewish students their family.
Who funds Chabad at UCF?
Chabad @ University of Central Florida is independently funded, powered by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who believe in Jewish life at the University of Central Florida. 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 @ University of Central Florida.
Which other schools does Chabad @ University of Central Florida serve?
Besides the University of Central Florida, Chabad @ University of Central Florida welcomes students from Valencia College.
How do I get involved with Chabad at UCF?
Just show up to a Shabbat dinner or event, or introduce yourself by emailing [email protected] or calling 407-949-8838. There is no membership, and you do not need to be observant.
Heading to UCF?
Say hello to Chabad @ University of Central Florida before you arrive, and your first Shabbat dinner is already planned.