Scenes from the Let Here be Light tour at Siena College.
ALBANY–Jewish pride was on full display at Siena College as the Let Here Be Light Tour made a stop bringing together 200 students in a celebration of heritage, identity, and resilience. The event featured interactive booths, performances and an atmosphere that allowed Jewish students to connect with their roots.
Local dignitaries, including NYS Senator Jake Ashby Colonie Town Councilman Jeff Madden representing the town supervisor, attended.
“We are incredibly proud of the turnout and the deep impact this event had on our students,” said Rabbi Mordechai Rubin, co-director of Chabad at Siena and Colonie Chabad. “In a time when Jewish students are facing immense challenges, this event served as a beacon of hope, strength, and pride. Chabad on Campus remains dedicated to standing with our students, ensuring they have a place to connect with their heritage and fortify their Jewish identity.” The rabbi reported that reported many students came out of the woodwork to say they are Jewish. “We met many new freshman students that were afraid to put up a mezuzah on their dorm room and after the festival affixed a mezuzah!”
The Let Here Be Light Tour, organized by Chabad on Campus, is a traveling festival that visits over 40 campuses, bringing Jewish pride to Jewish students across North America. The tour continues to make stops at various universities, with the goal of reaching over 8,000 students.
