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Chabad Jewish Student Center at USC is the Jewish home for thousands of Trojans. Follow here for updates, event info, and more.

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A new home for Jewish life at USC. ❤️💛

On August 30, students, alumni, university leadership, supporters, families, and friends gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Chabad Jewish Student Center at USC — 26 years in the making.

What began in 2000 with a few students and a dream has grown into nearly 12,000 square feet dedicated to Jewish life at USC.

As Runya Wagner shared:

“We didn’t build 12,000 square feet just to have more space. We built a place where Judaism can have more life.”

Throughout the evening, speakers and guests reflected on what this home represents: belonging, Jewish pride, leadership, friendship, learning, and connection.

Noah Razak described it as:

“A home where Jewish students can walk through the door and know that they belong.”

We were honored to celebrate alongside USC President Beong-Soo Kim, Board of Trustees Chair Suzanne Nora Johnson, Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni, our student leaders, alumni, supporters, and the many people who helped make this moment possible.

There were tears in many eyes when President Kim declared his commitment to making USC the most welcoming university for Jewish students in the country.

Suzanne Nora Johnson described the work of the Wagners and Chabad as the ultimate model of the Trojan Family.

And Dean Soni spoke about Chabad’s emphasis on joy — something he said is exactly what we all need in this moment.

More than a building, this is a home for community, celebration, and generations of Jewish Trojans to come.

Welcome home! ❤️💛

#ChabadUSC #USC #JewishLife #FightOn #WelcomeHome by @chabadusc

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Enjoy this two minute video recap, and experience a taste of this special journey on our 2026 Birthright Israel trip!
Thank you so much @birthrightisrael @mayanotisrael for another amazing summer!
It's not too early to get on next May's interest list, so save your spot today at chabadusc.com/israel! by @chabadusc

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4 months ago

Shabbat 1000 Recap! Full video.
Really was a night to remember!

#shabbat1000 #chabadusc by @chabadusc

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7 months ago

Congratulations to USC President Beong-Soo Kim on his investiture as the 13th president of the University of Southern California.
It was an honor to say a prayer and wish blessing to both you and the university. taken in University of Southern California by @chabadusc

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What it’s like being a rabbi on USC’s campus 🕎
#USC #ChabadatUSC #JewishCampusLife #Trojans #DayInTheLife #FightOn taken in University of Southern California by @chabadusc

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#TefillinTuesday!

See you all TOMORROW at 7 to hear FREED HOSTAGES Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen's amazing story of horror, resilience, and love!
RSVP required at ChabadUSC.com/events by @chabadusc

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We are honored to welcome Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen to USC this Wednesday, October 14!

Both survivors of captivity in Gaza, Sasha and Sapir have endured unimaginable challenges. Recently married, they now share an inspiring story of courage, resilience, unwavering faith, and the incredible power of love.

This is a special opportunity to hear their story firsthand, and we hope you'll join us!

Wednesday, October 14. 7:00 PM

RSVP Required at ChabadUSC.com/Events taken in Chabad @ USC by @chabadusc

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The month of Tishrei is filled with special days.
The last one, on the 29th day of the month, is Runya's birthday!
In leading our family and our community, for her children, grandchildren, and thousands of students and friends, Runya always shows up for everyone with dignity, class, compassion, and love. Please join me in wishing her your blessings for a very Happy Birthday, and a year filled with bracha and hatzlacha - blessings, success, joy, and good health!

Happy Birthday Runya! by @chabadusc

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Some Oct 7 reflections from Rabbi Dov.
Please come by anytime and do a mitzvah in memory of the victims. by @chabadusc

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11 days ago

This past week we have loved shaking Lulav with everyone, but now that sukkot is over #TefillinTuesday is back!

If you would like to put on tefillin in honor of the third anniversary of October 7, please come by anytime. We are so honored to be hosting two freed hostages next week on October 14 in honor of this important day.

Sasha Troufanov & Sapir Cohen were struggling with their relationship, when they were both taken hostage on Oct. 7. Through the months of hell that followed, their faith and resilience carried them through. After finally being released, they found their way back to one another stronger than before. Their extraordinary story - from unimaginable darkness to standing together under the chuppah - is a powerful expression of hope and the triumph of love.
Come hear their story first hand on October 14, 7:00pm.

RSVP required at ChabadUSC.com/Events by @chabadusc

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Keep those shakes coming! Its been so special to see so many of you come out and shake the Lulav and esrog!
Tomorrow is the last day to do this mitzvah so make sure you come by the sukkah on Trousdale or the Chabad House to shake!

And don't forget to come celebrate with us Friday night and Saturday night for Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah! (This is Chabad's registered party of the semester and you want to be there!)
RSVP at chabadusc.com/events by @chabadusc

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16 days ago

Another day. So many more incredible Jewish Trojans doing a Mitzvah!
#LulavShakes #ChabadUSC #SukkotDay6 taken in Chabad @ USC by @chabadusc

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