Religion and Spirituality - We have 4 active, student-led minyanims: Orthodox, Partnership, Egal/Conservative and Reform. We also offer Shabbat dinner and services, a wide variety of High Holiday services, and pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance for students. Moreover, we have a community Break Fast, Hanukkah Banquet, multiple Passover Seders and other Jewish Holiday services and celebrations.
Slifka Dining – The Lindenbaum Kosher Kitchen in Heyman Commons, Yale’s official Jewish Dining Room, is central to our operations and outreach. We are open seven days a week during the academic year.
Arts, Culture and Intellectual Life - Gallery exhibits, artist talks, films, forums, lectures and symposiums on a variety of topics.
Social Justice - With a foundation of Jewish teaching concerning the pursuit of justice and the mandate to repair the world (Tikkun Olam), we offer hands-on service opportunities and learning.
Israel Programming – We support student groups across the political and cultural spectrum, with formal and informal education, dialogue, advocacy, Israel travel and more.
Slifka Classes –Text Study, and classes in Jewish Rituals, Jewish Philosophy, and more senior seminars are offered each semester; other classes available upon request
Travel Opportunities – In addition to organized trips, including Birthright, Slifka offers a variety of research and travel grants for students exploring Jewish themes, history, culture and Israel.
For additional details on the programs offered at Slifka Center, please visit their website.