Welcome to the WashU Jewish Community! We are so excited to meet you.

Here is our orientation schedule.

 Move-in Weekend: Students and Parents

  • Say Hello! We love meeting parents and incoming students. Book a time slot here so we can give your family our full attention.

  • Join us for Shabbat! Families and incoming students are invited for Shabbat meals and services over move-in weekend, August 16-17, 2024. Students can meet future friends and Chabad staff, and parents can connect with other incoming WashU families and get lots of questions answered. Click to RSVP.  Special Guest: We are excited to welcome WashU's Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and Dr. G.

  • Open House and Shabbat Kidush: We extend a special welcome to families who participate in Chabad activities in their home communities and students involved in CTeen, Friendship Circle, and JLI Teens Click to RSVP or just drop by.  

Pre Move-in: Students

  • Join JewCrew! Meet your future friends in a pre-semester Zoom with other WashU 2028s. An upperclassman JewSa will welcome you and answer any questions. For more info and to sign up, click here.

  • Get a Special Gift! Sign up for our email list and find a special gift waiting at your dorm when you arrive. Sign up here.

  • Join the Cha-bot (texting robot): This is the primary way we share information during the semester and sort out RSVPs. It's easy to get started—text "Shalom" to 314-886-6111.

Bear Beginnings Orientation Week: Students 

  • Subs and Schmooze with ax throwing! Sunday, August 18, 5 - 6:30 pm at the Chabad House. Join over 100 of your future best friends for dinner and lawn games.

  • Popsicle Pop-Up: Monday, August 19, 4 - 6 pm at the Clocktower on the South 40

  • Meet Eden the Israel Fellow: Wednesday, August 21, 5 - 6:30 pm at the Chabad House. Introduce yourself to Eden Yair, who is beginning her third year as the JAFI Israel Fellow. All are welcome, especially students with Israeli heritage or experience in the Holy Land.

  • Pre-Classes Shabbat Dinner: Friday, August 23, 7 pm.

Other.... 

  • To purchase a Mezuzah, please complete this form.
  • Need a mechanical Shabbat key? This should be an option on the housing portal. If you don't see it please message Rabbi Hershey.