Havdalah Under the Stars

Join the Bronfman Center and Hillel at NYU for a night of music, dancing, food, fun, and a beautiful Havdalah service.

On February 29th, 2,000 students, alumni, parents, and friends will come together for a night of music, dancing, food, fun, and a beautiful Havdalah service at Metropolitan Pavilion.

Havdalah Under the Stars is one of NYU’s premier events and the largest Jewish student-run event in the United States, planned and executed by Hillel at NYU and the Bronfman Center. This year, the event will take place on a Saturday evening, and the community will celebrate Havdalah, the Jewish ritual that marks the end of Shabbat. It signifies the end of the Jewish week and allows a space for the community to welcome the new week together. Shabbat for 2000 is the Bronfman Center's annual signature event and Havdalah Under the Stars builds on this beautiful tradition.

Hillel at NYU is a non-denominational Jewish organization that hosts cultural and social events for the entire Jewish student community, while fostering open dialogue between the various Jewish clubs on campus and the greater NYU community.

Founded in 1996, New York University's Edgar M. Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life engages one of the largest Jewish student populations in the United States. The Bronfman Center creates an open and pluralistic environment where students can learn, explore and celebrate the many faces of Jewish identity and expression.

7:30pm - Doors open and Hors D'Oeuvres served

8:15pm - Havdalah service

9:00pm - DJ and Dancing

For further details and FAQs on Havdalah Under the Stars, please visit our website. For information on giving opportunities, please visit our Rising Violets page.