On Friday, November 7, KU Hillel will host Rock Chalk Shabbat, the centerpiece of the KU Jewish community. The event brings together more than 500 students, parents, alumni, faculty, and community members for an incredible Shabbat experience. KU Hillel strives to create a sense of community among Jewish adults and Rock Chalk Shabbat is truly a showcase for just how meaningful Jewish life on campus can be.
This year, Rock Chalk Shabbat will begin at 5:30pm with hors d’oeuvres, followed by services and dinner in the Kansas Union. To help make the event a success, over 150 students are involved in planning the evening, leading services, and serving dinner. In addition to KU Hillel’s team of interns, the Jewish Greek community volunteers their time. The men of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) serve hors d’oeuvres and dinner respectively.
This year, Rock Chalk Shabbat will begin at 5:30pm with hors d’oeuvres, followed by services and dinner in the Kansas Union. To help make the event a success, over 150 students are involved in planning the evening, leading services, and serving dinner. In addition to KU Hillel’s team of interns, the Jewish Greek community volunteers their time. The men of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) serve hors d’oeuvres and dinner respectively.
“Rock chalk Shabbat is the one night a year for not only Jewish students at KU to come together, but also for friends, family, and members of our surrounding communities to come together to enjoy a Shabbat meal,” said KU Senior, Nikki Multer. “The sense of community and feeling of support I get while there makes it personally meaningful to me, and it's something all Jewish student looks forward to year round."
While the event is a fundraiser, it remains true to its origins as being an absolutely free event. This year, the fundraising campaign is being co-chaired by board members: Michael Novicoff, Scott Sher and Taly Friedman.
While the event is a fundraiser, it remains true to its origins as being an absolutely free event. This year, the fundraising campaign is being co-chaired by board members: Michael Novicoff, Scott Sher and Taly Friedman.
“I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to co-chair this incredible event that brings together students, alumni, parents, grandparents and community members to experience the tradition of Rock Chalk Shabbat,” said Freidman. “I have attended Rock Chalk Shabbat for the last five years as an alumni and before as a student, and I think it's extremely important for alumni to attend this event and support KU Hillel for everything the organization provided for us and continues to provide to students at the University of Kansas.”
Donations are being sought in seven categories: $10,000 Championship, $5,400 Final Four, $3,600 Wave the Wheat, $1,800 Crimson and Blue, $540 Rock Chalk, $360 Jayhawk and $180 Table Sponsor. Gifts are not limited to these seven categories; gifts of any size will be accepted. Click here to become a sponsor!
Rock Chalk Shabbat is funded by a grant from the Jewish Heritage Foundation. Funds raised at Rock Chalk Shabbat will fund a variety of Hillel programs throughout the year.
Learn more about Rock Chalk Shabbat.
Donations are being sought in seven categories: $10,000 Championship, $5,400 Final Four, $3,600 Wave the Wheat, $1,800 Crimson and Blue, $540 Rock Chalk, $360 Jayhawk and $180 Table Sponsor. Gifts are not limited to these seven categories; gifts of any size will be accepted. Click here to become a sponsor!
Rock Chalk Shabbat is funded by a grant from the Jewish Heritage Foundation. Funds raised at Rock Chalk Shabbat will fund a variety of Hillel programs throughout the year.
Learn more about Rock Chalk Shabbat.
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