Jewish Chapel
Berlin Chapel is a sacred Jewish prayer space and synagogue used for daily services, Shabbat gatherings, and spiritual learning. The Berlin Chapel was donated by Dr. David Berlin in honor of his parents, Mendel and Leah, and dedicated in 1955.
Berlin Chapel is at the heart of Jewish worship on campus; students gather in Berlin three times daily, seven days a week, throughout the school year and the High Holiday season. The Conservative, Orthodox, and Reform prayer groups share this space and make use of it during different times of the year. It is open to all Brandeis community members for quiet reflection and prayer.
Located on Chapels Pond, adjacent to Chapels Field, the chapel is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. To utilize the Berlin Chapel, request swipe access.
Available resources (to be used within the chapel):
- Prayer books
- Yarmulkes and tallitot
Please observe the following policies while in Berlin Chapel:
- Berlin Chapel is a synagogue according to Jewish tradition (any space that contains the Ark, which holds the Torah, is holy). The appropriate uses of the spaces are prayer and spiritual learning.
- Feel free to look through the prayer books on the shelves, but please avoid placing them on the floor.
- The Torahs in the Ark are sacred and should only be removed during services.
- Ritual items (like yarmulkes and tallits) and books should remain in the chapel unless you’ve received permission from Spiritual Life or Hillel staff.
- Please do not bring food or drink into the chapel (water is okay), and help us keep the space clean and respectful.
- If you would like to hold a student event in Berlin Chapel, please contact slife@brandeis.edu to discuss the possibility.
Questions? Email slife@brandeis.edu. We're so glad you're here!