Slifka Center is excited to present Kikar Schusterman, containing the all-new Lindenbaum Kosher Kitchens, our expanded dining hall, and updated gathering spaces:
Kikar Schusterman features new, modular seating areas, a 9-screen video wall, and of course an amazing variety of Kosher meals!
The Lindenbaum Kosher Kitchens are under Star K and Stark D Supervision and will serve meals with the following schedule:
11:30 am to 1:30 pm for Lunch/Brunch Sun-Fri
5 pm to 7:30 pm for Dinner Mon-Th
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm for Shabbat Dinner
12:30PM for Shabbat Lunch
Sunset + 10 Minutes for Third Meal
Sunday Dinner is run by the Student Facing Staff — Reach out to Rabbi Alex for more information, or check out the weekly menu here
Pre-register for Shabbat here!
In addition, Slifka Center will offer a Bagel Brunch every other Sunday, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Meal Costs are 1 Meal Plan Swipe -or-
Lunch/Brunch – 14.50
Dinner – 18.50
Shabbat Dinner – $25.-00
Shabbat Lunch – $18.00
Third Meal – $7.00
Sunday Dinner – $5 to $10 depending on selection
Children ages 5-12 are half price
Children under 5 are free
For our weekly menu click here!
History
The first Kosher Kitchen for Yale Graduate Students opened in the fall of 1959 in the Young Israel Synagogue, a twenty-five minute walk from campus, serving only week-night dinners. Today, the Lindenbaum Kosher Kitchen functions as a seamless part of the Yale University Dining System in the middle of campus. Serving lunch and dinner during the week, family-style Shabbat meals, and Sunday brunch and dinner inside the beautiful Sam and Ronnie Heyman Commons. Every other Sunday, Slifka offers a bagel brunch, often attended by more than 500 students who come to chow down on dozens and dozens of bagels and mounds of lox – just one example of the focus to serve excellent food that happens to be kosher.
The staff is committed to delivering a high-quality dining and social experience to all who come to eat, study, or just hang out. Let us know what you think – it’s the most valuable tool we have and we appreciate your comments.
Kosher Food Today
Slifka’s kosher service is operated by Unidine. Unidine’s approach to food and dining focuses on culinary integrity, health & wellness, and hospitality.
- Culinary integrity: Known as the Unidine Fresh Food Pledge, the company is committed to crafting food authentically, responsibly, and creatively.
- From scratch: In-house chefs and culinary team members freshly prepare your daily meals.
- Responsibly sourced: We utilize suppliers who value eco-friendly practices, animal welfare, and human rights.
- Environmentally conscious: We are committed to operating procedures that reduce waste and our impact on the planet.
- Seasonal and Local: Our menus reflect the seasons and highlight the best produce and products available in the area.
- Healthful Offerings.
- Hospitality: We actively foster an environment where our motto, “We are Exceptional People providing Exceptional Service to Exceptional Customers,” comes to life in a genuine and warm way. Team members receive comprehensive hospitality training that inspires authentic, timely, responsive, friendly, and satisfying connections. The result? Unique and memorable experiences that make a difference.
Kosher Supervision
The staff of the Slifka Center and the Lindenbaum Kosher Kitchens are committed to delivering a high-quality dining and social experience to all who come to eat, study, or just hang out. Let us know what you think – it’s the most valuable tool we have and we appreciate your comments. The kitchen is certified by the STAR-K MEAT / STAR-D DAIRY Kosher Certifications. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Mayer Kurcfeld, STAR-K Kashrus Administrator, at 410-484-4110 x 206; rabbikurcfeld@star-k.org. Onsite Mashgiach: Ronnie Berman; ronnie.berman@yale.edu
