Activities
Weekly Events
Open Beit Midrash
OBM is the perfect time to partake in any Jewish learning of your choosing. Whether you want to learn Jewish philosophy, Gemara, or the parsha, whether in chavruta or solo, OBM is the place for you! No prior learning background is required, and we can help you find a chavruta (learning partner) if you desire! Who doesn't love pizza and torah?
Tisch
Love singing over some cholent and snacks? Make sure to join one of our Thursday night fabrengens or tisches to listen to Torah, sing with friends, and get ready for Shabbat.
Friday Night Jarty
Jarties are one of the central components of the Jewish community. These relaxing, post-shabbat dinner hangouts at an upperclassmen’s house are a great way to hangout with friends, read THE SHTICK (JSA’s weekly newsletter), play games, and enjoy Shabbat with the entire community.
Book Club
After grabbing some kiddush on Shabbos, head to Book Club! Join a student-led discussion on the designated reading. It's the perfect place to engage with Jewish philosophical texts and discuss themes of identity and prayer, to name a few. Past selections have included A Man's Quest for God, A Lonely Man of Faith, and Kol Dodi Dofek.
Melava Malka
Melava malkas are another great opportunity to hangout with friends and share some snacks and singing after Shabbat!
Bagey Time
Bagels every. single. morning. Take the time to shmooze or shteig with a bagel in hand (with lox if it's a "lox day"). Bagey time is a quintessential JSA bonding activity. Just don't forget to collect your bagel when the toaster pops!
Special Events
Formal
JSA Formal occurs at the end of every semester and is a great chance to dust off that suit, put on your fanciest gown, and spend the night with all your friends before heading home for break!
Annual Labor Day BBQ
Burgers, hotdogs, pickles, and good vibes. A perfect way to spend Labor Day with your JSA friends!
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Rosh Hashanah Meals
For the past few years, the JSA was able to organize Rosh Hashanah meals with the generous help of Chabad and Hillel. These organized meals are for anyone interested and hosted by various upperclassmen. Thanks to all of our generous hosts!
Simchat Torah Chagigah
Every year’s Simchat Torah chagigah is a great way to prepare for celebrating the holiday before heading over to Beis Abe for some dancing with the Torah.
Hanukkah Party
Filled with dreidels, gelt and latkes, the Hanukkah party is a great way to show off those Hanukkah sweaters and enjoy the holiday with all of your friends. Make sure to sign up for the JSA’s Mystery Maccabee!
Purim Seudah
Every year brings another opportunity to celebrate Purim with shtick, costumes and hamantashen. Make sure to start preparing now!