Shabbat Dinners
Every Friday night — fresh challah, homemade food, singing, and great company. Come as you are.
Chabad of Oberlin College
Where Every Jew Belongs
A warm, inclusive Jewish home away from home — for students of every background. Shabbat dinners, holidays, classes, and a community that feels like family.
Welcome
A Jewish home in the heart of Oberlin
Chabad of Oberlin is an inclusive space for Jewish students to discover their heritage and identity. Join us for weekly Shabbat meals, holiday programs, and events and classes throughout the week — connect with fellow students and celebrate Judaism joyfully. Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Sarah Pinson, you'll find homemade cooking, deep conversations, and a genuine Jewish home during your time at Oberlin.
What We Do
Programs & Community
Kosher on Campus
Kosher lunch and dinner at Heritage Dining Hall, Grab & Go at DeCafé, and catering on request.
Jewish Learning
Classes, one-on-one study, and fascinating Torah lectures on Jewish history, thought, and mysticism.
Holidays & Events
Menorah lightings, Purim parties, music, and celebrations that bring the whole community together.
Join Us
Shabbat Prayer Times
When campus is in session, join us for services and a warm Shabbat meal.
Kosher on Campus
The highest kosher standard at Oberlin & beyond
Under the supervision of Rabbi Yisroel Pinson, students enjoy kosher lunch and dinner at the Heritage Dining Hall, Monday through Thursday, certified by Lorain Kosher. Grab & Go meals are available daily at DeCafé in the basement of Wilder Hall, and kosher catering through AVI Foodservice is available upon request.
Come be part of it.
Whether it's your first Shabbat or your fiftieth, there's a seat at our table for you.