Chabad Chevra at University of Hartford - Rohr Chabad House

Chabad Chevra seeks to be a “home away from home” and strives to foster a familial environment, emphasizing tradition and Jewish unity. We are dedicated to providing an open-door environment for strengthening and enhancing Jewish values to all people. Our goal is to create a home where every student, regardless of background, philosophy, affiliation, or level of commitment feels welcome and accepted. Programming always reflects tolerant, non-judgmental and open discussions, which is a hallmark of Chabad Chevra’s inclusiveness. Our job is to love, not judge; to teach, not dictate; to welcome, and not exclude. A unique quality of Chabad Chevra is the leadership provided by a dynamic couple, Rabbi Yossi and Dalia Kulek, who create an atmosphere where students can feel safe and seek guidance on a variety of social, education and spiritual issues. Chabad Chevra promotes Jewish pride and inspires Jewish students to find themselves as Jews and progress continuously on a spiritual path, passing on Jewish traditions to family and friends. Founded on strong personal relationships, Chabad Chevra educates and empowers students to experience and live the joy of Judaism. We focus on the individual as well as the collective and we promote active involvement in all things Jewish, as we encourage young Jews to discover their common familial bond of heritage and faith, and enhance their Jewish identity. Chabad Chevra is also dedicated to educating non-Jewish members of our community about the moral values of Judaism, believing that the ethical principles of the Torah belong in a vibrant multicultural community. Our core belief is that there can be an ethical world full of kindness and where all people live in peace. Chabad Chevra was founded to serve the religious, educational and social needs of the University of Hartford community. Located at 100 Bloomfield Ave, the center is on the same block as the university.

Fortunate are we! How good is our portion, how pleasant our lot, and how beautiful our heritage!

We are truly thankful to G-d for all the blessings he has bestowed on us. Since February 1, 2000 we have had the honor and privilege of serving as shluchim, emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Greater Hartford.

Shortly after our arrival, we began working to bring Jewish enrichment to students at University of Hartford. As our activities flourished and expanded, we formed an official university recognized student group, Chabad Chevra in 2003. By 2007 we realized that Chabad Chevra required our full time commitment. The George & Pamela Rohr Family Foundation helped make this a reality, with a seed grant to establish a full time presence. This eventually led to the necessity of establishing a permanent and central location near the University of Hartford, from which to service the needs of the Jewish students. Past university president, Walter Harrison helped us identify a location and, with the help of leading families in the community, the Chase and Lazowski families and a significant grant from the Rohr Foundation, a building was purchased in August 2009 at an ideal location, at 100 Bloomfield Avenue.

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