Shabbat Times & Prayer Services in New Brunswick, NJ
Chabad House holds Shabbat services at Rutgers along with daily minyanim, at 170 College Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Services are open to everyone — students, families, and visitors to the area. No membership, tickets, or prior experience are needed.
Shabbat & Weekly Prayers
Sunday
Sunday minyan and afternoon services. All are welcome.
Shacharis 9 am
Mincha 1:30 pm
Ma’ariv 9 am
Monday – Thursday
Daily weekday minyanim, morning through evening.
Shacharis 8:30 am
Mincha 1:30 pm
Ma’ariv 9 am
Saturday
Shabbat morning services, followed by a kiddush. All are welcome.
Shacharis 8:30 am
Mincha 1:30 pm
Ma’ariv After Shabbos Ends
Candle lighting times below are calculated for New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
CANDLE LIGHTING
New Brunswick, NJ
Rosh Chodesh Elul: August 13, 2026
Rosh Chodesh Elul: August 14, 2026
Rosh Hashana LaBehemot: August 14, 2026
Candle lighting: 7:38pm: August 14, 2026
Parashat Shoftim: August 15, 2026
Havdalah : 8:45pm: August 16, 2026
Common questions
What time do Shabbat services start?
See the weekly schedule above. Friday evening services begin shortly before candle lighting, and Shabbat morning services are followed by a kiddush.
Do I need to be a member or buy tickets?
No. All services at Chabad House are open and free to attend.
Is there a daily minyan?
Yes. See the weekday schedule above for current times.
I’ve never been to a service before. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Chabad House welcomes people of every background and level of observance.
