Chabad UF
Gainesville, FL
Chabad at the University of Florida
Led by Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman, Rabbi Aharon Chaim & Pessie Notik, Rabbi Meyer Shlomo & Mushka Brook
Welcome to Chabad at UF
Chabad UF is the Jewish home away from home for students at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. You'll find it at 2021 NW 5th Avenue, 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 Berl Goldman Director -
Chanie Goldman Co-Director - Rabbi Aharon Chaim Notik Co-Director
- Pessie Notik Co-Director
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Rabbi Meyer Shlomo Brook Co-Director -
Mushka Brook
At a glance
- Jewish student loungeAt Chabad
- Jewish student housingAt Chabad
- Daily kosher meal planChabad & campus
- Kosher diningChabad & campus
- Packaged kosher foodChabad & campus
- 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.
Campuses served
University of FloridaUF Main campus
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate & Graduate
- Undergraduates
- 39,000
- Graduate students
- 18,740
- Chabad House
- Right next to campus
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Jewish student housing, Daily kosher meal plan, Kosher meals once or twice a week, Kosher dining, Packaged kosher food, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services, Daily minyan (prayer services)
University of Florida websiteSanta Fe CollegeSFC Also welcome
Campus information
- Type
- Public
- Degrees
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduates
- 14,000
- Chabad House
- A short drive from SFC
Jewish life on campus: Jewish student lounge, Jewish student housing, Daily kosher meal plan, Kosher dining, Kosher for Passover meals, Shabbat and holiday services, Daily minyan (prayer services)
Questions about Chabad at UF
Is there a Chabad at the University of Florida?
Yes. Chabad UF is the Chabad on Campus center for Jewish students at the University of Florida, and it also serves Santa Fe College. It is led by Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman, Rabbi Aharon Chaim & Pessie Notik, Rabbi Meyer Shlomo & Mushka Brook.
Where is Chabad at UF located?
Chabad UF is at 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32603, right next to campus.
Where can I go for Shabbat at UF?
Chabad UF 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 UF?
Yes. Kosher options for UF students include daily kosher meal plan, kosher dining, packaged kosher food, kosher for Passover meals. Ask Chabad UF for current details and schedules.
Who runs Chabad at UF?
Chabad UF is independently operated by Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman, Rabbi Aharon Chaim & Pessie Notik, Rabbi Meyer Shlomo & Mushka Brook. As shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they have made the University of Florida their home and its Jewish students their family.
Who funds Chabad at UF?
Chabad UF is independently funded, powered by the generosity of parents, alumni and friends who believe in Jewish life at the University of 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 UF.
Which other schools does Chabad UF serve?
Besides the University of Florida, Chabad UF welcomes students from Santa Fe College.
How do I get involved with Chabad at UF?
Just show up to a Shabbat dinner or event, or introduce yourself by emailing [email protected] or calling 352-336-5877. There is no membership, and you do not need to be observant.
Heading to UF?
Say hello to Chabad UF before you arrive, and your first Shabbat dinner is already planned.