Brandeis celebrates Shabbat throughout the school

Brandeis experienced a transformative Shabbat Across Brandeis, bringing together students, faculty and families for an elevation of kavod Shabbat, Torah learning and spiritual connection. From the earliest grades through middle school, every student had the opportunity to immerse in the beauty, halacha and kedusha of Shabbat in an engaging and memorable way.

The week opened with a Monday evening shiur by Rabbi Aaron Bain that emphasized the significance of preparing for Shabbat throughout the week and how such preparation uplifts our ruchniyus and enriches our weekly avodas Hashem.

On Wednesday, middle school students participated in an exciting hands-on chulent-prep session. Thursday evening brought together parents and community members for a Challah Bake.

Friday programming began with an inspirational talk by Rabbi Simcha Hopkovitz of Young Israel of Hewlett, who shared a heartfelt story illustrating the eternal value of shemiras Shabbos.

Early childhood students  enjoyed a warm and joyful Shabbat Oneg with Morah Stefanie, Hebrew-immersion music coordinator, followed by a joint oneg that celebrated the ruach of Shabbat in the sweetest way.