Chabad at University of Tampa

In their own words

Between the overload of school work and the never ending hustle of the city, Chabad is a home away from home for students at University of Tampa; a cozy place to unwind in an oasis of Jewish tradition, friends and homemade food.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and founded on the basis of Chassidut philosophy, Chabad’s goal is to create a Jewish community in which one feels comfortable to explore and deepen his/her Jewish identity. Whether it be at a Shabbat meal, Torah study session or social gathering, no matter the background or familiarity to Judaism, every student is welcomed and loved.

Rabbi Levi Rivkin , President, graduated from the Rabbinical College of Canada. He received his rabbinical ordination at the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York in 2004, and did postgraduate work at the Kollel Institute of Brooklyn (2005-2006). He graduated with honors from the National Council of Young Israel in Social Work and Rabbinics and completed his degree from the Machon LeShilchut of the Central Organization for Jewish Education. In 2002, he spent a year in Israel as a Shliach (Role Model) in Yeshiva Chasidei Chabad of Tsfat. Currently, he serves as a Rabbi, chaplain to local hospitals, cantor, university outreach director, and Bais Menachem Chabad President.

Chana Rivkin was raised in Melbourne, Australia where she grew up helping her parents with their work in Chabad of the local Jewish community. From a young age, Chana taught friends the Aleph Bet, invited neighbors to join the Passover Seders and enjoyed preparing for Chanukah and Purim festivals. After completing her schooling, she taught for two years at Jewish Dayschools before beginning a masters program in Special Education. She ensures that everyone who comes to Chabad at UT feels comfortable and welcome with her warm smile and delicious food.

From chabadut.org