KU Hillel serves as a home for hundreds of Jewish students at KU and creates ways for students to explore their Judaism. Rock Chalk Shabayit is just one of those ways.
Now in its 20th year, the event continues to grow and change. KU Hillel is preparing a hybrid Rock Chalk Shabayit, which will take place on November 12.
For students, the programming will be in person. Parents and community members will be able to view the event through an online livestream. This is the first time KU Hillel has formatted Rock Chalk Shabayit this way.
“We are looking forward to Rock Chalk Shabayit in a hybrid form so friends and family from across the country can join us,” Suzy Sostrin, Executive Director, said. “It is a wonderful way to include so many more people than we normally would be able to.”
Despite the continued pandemic and new hybrid formatting, KU Hillel envisions Rock Chalk Shabayit to maintain its positive impact on Hillel students. Being one of KU Hillel’s best attended events, Rock Chalk Shabayit underscores the impact KU Hillel has on its students.
“Since my freshman year, KU Hillel has constantly welcomed me and provided me with a Jewish experience that feels like a home away from home,” senior Sam Haney said.
Others have expressed similar sentiments to Haney, saying KU Hillel has provided them with opportunities to practice their Judaism in college. Junior Whitney Bobrosky added that she feels comfortable practicing how she prefers while at Hillel.
“Not only have I found a place that welcomes you with open arms, but [KU Hillel] allows you to be as religious as you want without judgment,” Bobrosky said.
Corey Cohn, another senior, also praised Hillel’s welcoming atmosphere, attributing it to his feeling of comfort when attending events like Rock Chalk Shabayit.
KU Hillel says that Rock Chalk Shabayit, despite being hybrid this year, will continue to remain a popular event for students and parents and continue to strengthen the relationship between KU Hillel and its students.
