- Chabad at UMass MemorialChabad of the Medical Area is a place for Shrewsbury families and UMass Memorial learners, doctors, employees, and patients, to experience their Judaism.
- Student ProgrammingChabad at UMass Medical School hosts a range of student programs, from Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations to learning sessions and social events. Our welcoming community provides a home away from home for students to connect with each other and grow in their Judaism. It's especially meaningful for busy medical students, providing a sense of community and spirituality amidst demanding studies.
- Bikur CholimBikur Cholim of UMass bringing fresh meals, visits, smiles, and a place to stay for the hospital patients & their families. Read More
Upcoming Events
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Sun, May 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, June 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Lunch & Learn
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Sun, June 7, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, June 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Lunch & Learn
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Sun, June 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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Daily Thought
Between the brain and the heart lies a narrow strait called the neck.
This neck presents a major challenge, because the brain must ponder very deeply to squeeze its thoughts through such tight passage and reach the heart below.
But it is also a great advantage, because when the heart is thrown to and fro by the mighty rapids of life, spinning in circles from the turbulence of desire and fear, the brain can still observe from its perch high above the...
About
Rabbi Shmulik Fogelman was born and raised in Worcester, MA. Being a third generation “Rabbi Fogelman”, Rabbi Shmulik grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and caring for the Jewish community in all of Central Massachusetts. After becoming rabbinically ordained in Yeshiva Machon Menachem in Boca Raton, Florida, Rabbi Shmulik and Sarah went on to open their own Chabad House in 2017.
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Learning & Inspiration
- Why the Tallit Barcode?What's the reason for the black stripes on the tallit and tzitzit? Read More
- Take the “Redemption of the Firstborn” QuizDo you know about the firstborn baby ceremony? Read More
- Why Forty Years in a Desert?The spiritual dimension of the Levites transporting the Mishkan in the desert is a model for our spi... Read More






