Welcome to Chabad at WashU!
We provide a variety of programs, classes, and social events all designed to build community and support young people. Our team members take great pride in being a part of the Chabad family, advancing Jewish campus life at Washington University and throughout St. Louis.
Chana R. Novack - Director
Chana manages the day-to-day program at Chabad. She has staffed over a dozen Birthright Israel trips and is the instructor for the Sinai Scholars course. She also won an award for Chesed. Chana is on Instagram at @chanamamawashu. Her email is [email protected].
Rabbi Hershey Novack - Director
Rabbi Hershey co-directs the Chabad center, where he also serves as senior campus rabbi. He was named by The Forward as “one of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis” and received the JProSTL Visionary Award. He has served as a trustee of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. His email is [email protected].
Lindsay Eichhord, House Manager
Lindsay is the house manager at Chabad. She knows when things are happening and makes sure we are ready. Married almost 20 years, and mother of an 18-year-old son, the family shares their home with a sweet, skittish dog named Kira. Together they love weekends at their lake house enjoying the sunshine and the view.
Eden Yair - Jewish Agency for Israel Fellow
Eden comes from the north of Israel from a small town called Tiberius. At Chabad, her role is to be the connection person between Israel and the students. Eden has four siblings, (two sets of twins!) Previously, Eden completed her undergraduate studies at Bar Ilan University in political science and human resource management. She has worked in both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defense for the Israel government. In her work she did high-level logistical functioning, worked with members of the Knesset and military officials.