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).

Registration for Shabbat services and meals has now closed.

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!