Chabad of Carbondale and SIU

Campus Chabad House

Serving Carbondale and surrounding communities

Do we truly matter? Would the world be any different if any one of us had not been born? But we were born. Think of it: G‑d performed the amazing miracle of birth just so each one of us would be here right now.

The Rebbe would often point out: The very fact that you are here, in this place, at this time and with these opportunities available to you, means that there is something to be done — something that only you can do, something of utmost importance to G‑d. Think of it. And then do it.

Chabad is an idea. An idea that is valid no matter where you are and who you think you are. It wasn’t invented yesterday, and it’s not going away tomorrow. It is the idea that every person has to use his own mind to awaken his heart and connect with his G‑dly soul. A Chabad House is a place that facilitates that. For anybody who wants to make that connection.

So why is Chabad so “out there”? Why do we make such a big deal of traveling to the furthest reaches of the world, as long as another Jew might be found there? Aren’t there enough Jews to take care of in Brooklyn and Jerusalem?

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Schedule

10:00am - Beginning of morning service
11:45am - Kiddush Luncheon

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Programs

Carbondale Kosher
Jewish Library
Local Mikvah
Mikvah
Special Torah Class - Yud Shvat
Kosher Wine Tasting
Shabbos Dinner
High Holidays 2026
Sukkos 2026 - In the Sukkah
Lag Ba'Omer BBQ & Bonfire
Pesach 2026
Purim 2026
Chanukah 2025
Sukkos - Simchas Torah
Jewish Holidays
Passover (Pesach) 2026

On their site

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Deadline to order your Seder To Go kit or RSVP for our Seder is Monday, March 30, 2026

Join us for a meaningful 3 Tammuz gathering as we reflect on the life, teachings, and lasting influence of the Rebbe.

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Inspired by the Rebbe's vision, we moved to Carbondale in August 2013 to establish Chabad of SIU. Our goals are

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People

Rabbi Mendel ScheimanCo-director
Mrs. Yochi ScheimanCo-director

What they offer

Chabad of Carbondale and SIU is a Chabad house on campus in Carbondale, led by Rabbi Mendel Scheiman.

There is a synagogue on the premises. Visitors are welcomed for Shabbat and holiday meals. Accommodation for guests can be arranged. They kosher kitchens for the community.

Classes run regularly and one-to-one study can be arranged. There is a library.

Older children and young adults have bar and bat mitzvah instruction.

The center visits patients in hospital and visits Jewish prisoners.

Mezuzos and tefillin can be checked here.