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Chabad House at UVA is a home away from home for hundreds of college students. What makes it so special? The warm, open, non-judgmental, Jewish family atmosphere that’s unique to our corner of Charlottesville.
Whether it’s a packed Shabbat dinner or a quiet weekday drop-in during our family dinner hour, our doors are always open.
Chabad House exists to nurture a deep love for Judaism among UVA students and the wider Charlottesville community — to spark connection to the Jewish people, the Torah, and the Land of Israel.
No matter your background or affiliation, you are welcome here.
No memberships. No dues. Just good food, great people, and meaningful moments.
About Chabad at UVA
Whether it’s a packed Shabbat dinner or a quiet weekday drop-in during our family dinner hour, our doors are always open.
Chabad House exists to nurture a deep love for Judaism among UVA students and the wider Charlottesville community — to spark connection to the Jewish people, the Torah, and the Land of Israel.
No matter your background or affiliation, you are welcome here.
No memberships. No dues. Just good food, great people, and meaningful moments.
Chabad World News
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Wed, September 9, 2026
Despite Doxxing and Threats, Elon’s Jewish Students Answer With a Packed House
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Wed, September 9, 2026
A Shofar in Siberia and the Young Boy Who Arranged It
Young Meir noticed that with each passing day his grandfather grew more and more depressed. “How will we blow the shofar?” cried the Rebbe.
Shabbat & Holidays
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Daily Quote
Fire is one sixtieth of purgatory, honey is one sixtieth of manna, Shabbat is one sixtieth of the World to Come, sleep is one sixtieth of death, a dream is one sixtieth of prophesy
Talmud, Berachot 57b
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Learning & Inspiration
- “The Year of the Shabbat”Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad of Jamaica. Read More
- Why Do People Visit the Cemetery Before Rosh Hashanah?The cemetery is the resting place of the righteous, and prayers offered there are more readily accep... Read More
- Take the Binding of Isaac QuizDo you know how old Isaac was at the time? Read More
- As Long as There Is BreathA meditation on the shofar. Read More






