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The Chaplaincy is located in the Usdan Student Center, 133. The University’s three chapels, the Berlin Chapel (Jewish), the Bethlehem Chapel (Catholic), and the Harlan Chapel (Protestant), serve the Brandeis community under the operation of the Hillel Foundation, the Bethlehem Chapel Community, and the Harlan Chapel Christian Community. A Muslim Prayer Room and Resource Center is located in the basement of the Usdan Student Center. Services are held regularly, as well as other ceremonies such as weddings, christenings, and confirmations. There are many clubs and organizations available on campus for those seeking information or fellowship. The Hillel Foundation, the Catholic Student Organization, the Brandeis Muslim Student Association and the Christian Fellowship all strive to meet the religious needs of the Brandeis community. For more information about specific services, please contact the Chaplaincy at (781) 736-3570.
Jewish Services: Weekly Shabbat programming includes a variety of services (Orthodox, Conservative and Reform) on Friday nights and Saturdays, as well as traditional Habbad dinners for Shabbat.
Islamic Services: The prayer room is located in the basement of the Usdan Student Center. A weekly van service takes students to Salat al Jummah (mid-day Friday services) at a nearby congregation, the Islamic Center of Boston in nearby Wayland. On campus Friday prayer services will be announced at the beginning of the year.
Catholic Services: Mass is celebrated in the Bethlehem Chapel every Sunday at 11:10am and 7:00pm.
Protestant Services: Sunday services begin at 10:30 am at the Harlan Chapel.