Your Jewish Home at Oberlin

Who we are

Did you know you have family here in Oberlin? Whether it be for some matzo ball soup when you are feeling under the weather or someone to talk about Jewish and spiritual issues, or just looking for a good chat, we are here for you.

With Rabbi Shlomo and Devorah Elkan serving as Co-Directors; Chabad at Oberlin opened its doors in the fall of 2010 with social, educational, recreational and religious programming for students and faculty. Since opening, we have become a meeting ground for conversation that highlights and complements the diversity at Oberlin College.  Chabad is a home where all Jews are welcome no matter what affiliation, denomination or sexual orientation. We give you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of your Jewish heritage. Most importantly, Chabad is a place where being Jewish is fun.

Chabad is a Jewish movement with a bold vision and a simple philosophy. The vision is to bring Judaism to every single Jew on earth, no matter where they dwell. The philosophy is to be inclusive of all Jews, regardless of their background. With over 4,000 emissaries around the globe and over 100 branches on U.S. college campuses, Chabad is the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world today.  

Chabad at Oberlin is a division of Lubavitch of Greater Cleveland, under the direction of Rabbi Leibel and Devorah Alevsky

You have asked for it…Now it is happening

For years people have been asking for a Chabad at Oberlin cookbook, and it is finally happening, and in full Chabad style too. Nourishing the Neshama will inspire you with many stories of the Chabad of Oberlin students and community as well as fill your stomachs with over 50 recipies that have been classics of our Shabbos table

This limited edition cookbook is being offered to supporters of the Chabad house, 100% of the proceeds will support the work of Chabad at Oberlin

Anyone who donates $360 or more to Chabad will receive a copy of Nourishing the Neshama by September 1st (with plenty of time for Rosh Hashanah cooking

For anyone who joins our monthly Chai 5 Club, you will not only recieve the cookbook, but also this beautiful apron with a custom Chabad at Oberlin leather logo patch

Cooking session

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Ensuring the Highest Kosher Standard on Campus & Beyond

Under the supervision of Rabbi Shlomo Elkan, the Heritage Kosher Kitchen at Talcott Hall provides delicious meals Monday-Thursday.

Lunch 11am-2pm Dinner 5pm-8pm

Grab & Go meals are available daily in DeCafe’ in the basement of Wilder Hall

Kosher catering through AVI Foodservice is also available upon request

Contact Us

Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have…Or just to say hello.