KU Hillel will host its biggest annual gathering of the year, Rock Chalk Shabbat, on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Burge Union at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
A KU Hillel tradition, Rock Chalk Shabbat brings together students, families, alumni and community members for an evening designed for connection, celebration and Jewish pride. The program features student-led Shabbat services followed by dinner and dessert, intended to allow attendees to experience the impact of KU Hillel.
“This night is a celebration of our students and broader Jewish Jayhawk community,” said Ethan Helfand, executive director of KU Hillel. “It’s where we can all come together, share in our Shabbat traditions and feel the unmistakable KU energy. It’s a reminder that Jewish life at KU is not just thriving but growing stronger every year.”
Each gift for Rock Chalk Shabbat will be matched up to $30,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. Those interested in attending, sponsoring a table or celebrating from afar can kuhillel.org/rcs25 or contact Megan Pener at .
