Chabad on campus at UC Davis is a home away from home for all Jewish college students. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all Jewish students regardless of anyones background. As an organization we offer a wide range of programs including weekly social events on an off campus, holiday celebrations, and classes. We provide kosher food, shabbat services, and educational resources for students looking to explore and expand their Jewish identities. As a group we are committed to providing a strong Jewish community on campus and empowering students to live a purposeful Jewish life both on campus and beyond.
Everything a human being is given comes in a finite package. Even the tablets Moses carried down from Mount Sinai were defined and bounded.
And so, when G‑d saw Moses mourning over the broken tablets, He said, “Your powers were focused when you smashed the tablets. For now you will receive a Torah you may extend wider than the sea.”
When a human being fails, he shatters the treasures G‑d has put in his trust. But then he cries and picks up the shards to restore what he has ruined.
That is...
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