OPENING WEEKEND FALL 2026
Welcome (back) to UAlbany! please reach out with any needs or questions! Our cells are in signature below.
LOOK FOR THE SHALOM TRICYCLE BIKE
It’s coming around each day during Move-In Week, sometimes twice a day, weather-permitting with refreshing cold drinks and ice-pops as families move in and students settle in their new dorms spaces.
KOSHER STARTS UP AT “NOSH” IN “DISTRICT EAST”
Kosher meals freshly prepared at local caterer “518 Kosher” will be delivered 2x daily to “Nosh” in the new “District East” dining hall in the Campus Center. Purchase by swiping meal-plan or Damien Dollars to enter the District East dining zone and also includes anything else desired in that zone. No RSVP and no added charge required for Kosher meals.
THURSDAY NIGHT COOKING AND SHABBOS PREP 8/20
8pm and on at Shabbos House, cooking and prepping for our first Shabbos back!
FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT DINNER 8/21
The first Shabbat! Walking groups from both State and Indigenous Quad Archways 6:45pm for those coming to 7pm Prayers, and 7:45pm for those coming to 8pm Shabbat Dinner. Great time to connect with Jewish campus community. No dress-code, no RSVP, no charge. Come when you can.
SHABBAT DAY 8/22
10:30am Prayers, 12:30pm Shabbat Lunch. Whenever you come – that works!
SAT NIGHT PIZZA 8/22
Weekly special at Shabbos House, approx 1 hour after Shabbat ends. This week 9:30pm.
SUNDAY NIGHT WELCOME (BACK) FIREPIT AND BBQ 8/23
Event is rain or shine, 7pm in/out of Shabbos House. Walking groups (or rides) from Indigenous and State Quad Archways. A fun, informal, light and casual event on the night before classes.
MONDAY FIRST DAY OF CLASSES 8/24
Look for the Shabbos House Lchaim Table 11am-2pm at the Small Fountain with “First Day Photos” fun props and more.
Hillel’s Welcome (Back) event is Monday evening on first day of classes. Stay tuned.
FIRST TORAH-TUESDAY 8/23
6pm and 9pm at Shabbos House with dairy dinner. Weekly class, variety of topics, almost all Tuesdays of the semester. This week’s topic is “Jewish Dorm Essentials”.
GOODYEAR FAIR 8/31
A taste of Rosh Hashanah awareness and flavor on the Podium. Free local apples, honey-tasting, new year cards to mail home, and much more.
YES, WE ARE ON FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS!
See this High Holidays 2026 page for schedules and info. We have festive holiday meals, prayer services and more.
and more to come!!!
Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center