Make a High Holiday
impact today

For students on campus, we ask them to be lions.  Be Jewish. Do Jewish things. Be you.

A personal note:

“Coming to campus for the first time and navigating the High Holidays as a student felt incredibly overwhelming. Between class schedules, holiday meals, and services, I wasn’t sure how I would manage it all.

Seeing everything Chabad provided melted away my fears. I was able to celebrate fully and be a proud Jewish student without having to compromise any part of my Jewish identity.”

— Sara H. 2028

“As a parent, I remember calling my daughter and asking about her plans for the High Holidays. I got the typical shrug: “Who knows?”

When I got my post-holiday debrief, I learned that she had attended services, joined holiday meals, and even gone to Shofar in the Park. When I asked her why, her simple response made me realize just how much Chabad does:

“Because that’s what everyone is doing.”

— Brian G. Parent 2029

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, your donation is 100% tax deductible: Tax ID Number 20-3164786

  • 100% of your donation supports Jewish life for students in Pittsburgh. Although Chabad centers share a name and a mission, each Chabad is independently responsible for raising its own budget.

    When you partner with us for Rosh Hashanah, you are the one feeding students, providing meaningful services, and making the holiday possible!

  • Yes, please! Whether you’d like to help set up programs, serve on a board, assist with outreach, or contribute in another way, we’d love to hear from you. Please be in touch!

  • Yes, we do! Whether it’s food, chairs, supplies, volunteer services, Judaica, or something else, we would be happy to work with you to support our students. Please reach out to discuss how your donation can help!

  • Absolutely. Please be in touch with Rabbi Shmuli, and together we’ll find a meaningful dedication that best reflects what would be special to you and your loved one.