The Chabad House Meal Plan provides daily kosher meals while the university is in session, running from the Sunday before the first week of classes through the last day of final exams, covering 32 weeks. Shabbat and Holiday meals are free and not deducted from the meal plan, but no dinner is served after Shabbat or a Holiday. Meals are not available during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring Breaks. Meal plans cannot be altered after the first week of the semester, and fees are non-refundable and cannot be prorated if a student voluntarily cancels after this period. Students are responsible for using all meals within the semester, as unused meals do not roll over. In the event of a university-mandated closure, students will receive either a 75% refund or a credit toward a future semester.

Meals are buffet-style, and students are expected to follow the honor system by taking only the recommended portions to minimize waste. Portion control will be enforced for main dishes to ensure availability for all students. Packing food to go after eating a meal is not allowed, except when packing for a future meal, which will count as an additional meal (students must inform the service desk). Packing meals for others is strictly prohibited. Take-out meals must be arranged in advance at the service desk, and portions are limited. Students with larger appetites may use two meal swipes at once if needed.

While Chabad House strives to accommodate dietary needs, personalized meals are unavailable. However, we provide gluten-free and vegetarian options and do not cook with tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, or sesame oil. Some ingredients may be processed in facilities that handle allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, nuts, wheat, soy, and peanuts. Additionally, items like peanut butter and pastries may be made on shared equipment. Students with allergies should contact the Dining Program Manager at [email protected]. Students should review the weekly menu and contact [email protected] with any concerns.

The Complete 255 and Traditional 225 meal plans include 10 guest meal passes per semester, allowing students to bring guests to meals. However, a guest may only attend up to five times per semester and cannot use another student’s pass after reaching this limit. Guests must follow the same rules of conduct as meal plan students. Shabbat guests are free, though reservations may be required. Regular guest rates are as follows: Students – Breakfast $10, Brunch/Lunch $18, Dinner $23. Non-Students – Breakfast $12, Lunch $20, Dinner $25. Payments are accepted via cash, check, credit/debit card, Venmo, or PayPal.

All students and guests must clear their tables and discard trash before leaving. Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the dining hall or café. Students feeling unwell are encouraged to wear a face covering in indoor public areas and may request a take-out meal instead. Handwashing or sanitizing is required before handling food.

No soliciting, canvassing, or posting flyers is allowed in the building without written approval from the Director. Students are expected to treat fellow students and dining hall staff with courtesy and respect. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated—any student asked to leave will not receive a refund.

Parking is prohibited in the Chabad House lot, and unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Bicycles and scooters must be parked in the designated bike rack outside and are not permitted inside the building.

For questions, students may visit the service desk or email [email protected].

I hereby accept from Chabad House at Rutgers University, located at 170 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, the above-noted meal plan and all terms and conditions governing this agreement as stated above.