About Us

The primary purpose of the Chabad Student Group is to provide living Judaism to the students at the Duke University within the framework of traditional Judaism. Our objectives include but are not limited to: educational, ritual, and social activities, in addition to counseling and spiritual guidance to individual students. Our organization is based on Chassidic philosophy, as taught locally by the Chabad Jewish Center directed by Rabbi Zalman & Yehudis Bluming. Our philosophy states that every Jew deserves an equal opportunity to experience and enjoy their heritage. All programs and events of the Chabad Student Group are within the framework of Halachah, Jewish law, as transmitted by the Rabbis throughout the generations dating back to Moses who received the Torah at Mount Sinai. These goals shall be achieved through weekly Torah (Bible) classes, monthly women's programs, lectures on various Jewish issues, and speakers for religious and cultural events. We will also provide Shabbat and Holiday services, Glatt (the highest Kosher standard) Kosher dinners, Holiday programs, and Shabbatons (unique weekends). This organization shall not be for profit and non-commercial in nature.