Mazel tov, mazel tov!

We’re delighted to celebrate the class of 2025 with a festive Shabbat during Commencement weekend with families and friends.

Families are invited to join us for student-led services as well as catered Shabbat meals throughout the weekend.

Service times and locations are as follows:

Reform

Friday, May 16th: 5:45 PM (Shapiro Campus Center Multipurpose Room)

Conservative/Traditional Egalitarian

Friday, May 16th: 6:00 PM (Berlin Chapel)

Saturday, May 17th: 9:30 am (Berlin Chapel)

Orthodox

Friday, May 16th: 6:00 PM (International Lounge)

Saturday, May 17th: 9:00 AM, 7:25 PM, 8:48 PM (International Lounge)

 We expect all Shabbat meals will take place in the Faculty Club. The dates and times are as follows:

Shabbat Dinner: Friday, May 16th at 7:15 PM

Shabbat Lunch: Saturday, May 17th at 12 PM

If you register before Friday, March 14th, you will receive an early bird discount for Shabbat meals ($60 for Shabbat dinner; $30 for Shabbat lunch; no charge for children under 12).
After March 14th, Shabbat dinner will be $65/person and Shabbat lunch $35/person (no charge for children under 12).

Please register by April 22 using this link (and please register your graduating student too).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Commencement activities, please email hillel@brandeis.edu.

We look forward to celebrating with you all in May!