kosher dining
proudly serving kosher
It is our priority that all students feel comfortable at Clark, and ensuring kosher food is readily available to our students makes Clark a more accessible and welcoming home to our Jewish community.
Harvest Table offers kosher dining options on campus under the supervision of the Worcester Vaad Ha’ir, Worcester Jewish Community Committee, and complies with all kosher requirements. Certification is issued by Rabbi Yakov Blotner.
Meals are prepared fresh and on-site by Chef Sylvia Avinoam and her staff. They work incredibly hard to make sure the kosher food is delicious and flavorful.
modern kosher menu & hours
Open Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
Lunch: 11:00am-2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Friday:
Lunch: 11:00am-2:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday:
Lunch: 5:00pm-8:00pm
what is served at modern kosher at the Table at Higgins dining hall?
All meals are Glatt Kosher certified.
Meals include a meat or fish dish, a vegetarian protein, a starch, and a vegetable side.
Example meals:
Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Pita, Israeli Salad, Hummus, Tahini, French Fries
Moroccan Salmon, Saffron Rice, Eggplant
Schnitzel, Vegetarian Schnitzel, Couscous, Green Beans
Mongolian Beef, Tofu, White Rice, Roasted Asparagus
Apricot Chicken, Tofu, Rosemary Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables
Kosher Shabbat and holiday meals
Shabbat
Clark University Hillel caters and hosts Friday night Shabbat dinners weekly throughout the academic year, along with student-led Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services. These are followed by the traditional blessings and a delicious meal. All Shabbat meals come from Clark Dining Service’s Kosher Catering program. Dinners include a choice of a meat entrée and a vegetarian entrée, a starch, and vegetables, and are accompanied by fun kosher desserts and snacks. These dinners are free for all students.
Holidays
Clark University Hillel sponsors (no charge for students) holidays meals such as for High Holidays, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Passover Seders. These are always certified kosher. See the Clark U Hillel website for more information regarding holidays.
FAQs
The kosher kitchen is located inside The Table at Higgins dining hall, which is in the University Center.
Access is included automatically with any meal plan, with no extra fee.
Kosher Shabbat lunch & dinner are available on Saturdays through our Kosher mobile pop-up shop in GrubHub. These meal orders are placed on Wednesdays for the upcoming Saturday and are available as grab-n-go pickup from the Table at Higgins front desk.
Yes. All meals have a vegetarian option. We also accommodate any other, more specific dietary restrictions. Our staff are always available to meet to ensure your specific needs are met, no matter what.
Kosher is one of the most popular food stations at Clark. Our students love eating from here, and often leave comments about how much they enjoyed it.
Yes! We are open to suggestions and feedback through our email or through our physical note system in the dining hall.
Please reach out to hillel@clarku.edu or harvesttable@clarku.edu with any questions regarding kosher food at Clark.
Hear from our students!
“Having reliable kosher meals available allows me to spend less time worrying about meals, and gives me more time focusing on academics, community, and making the most of my college experience. I’m truly grateful.”
- Naomi, Class of 2028
“The kosher kitchen was a huge reason for why I chose to attend Clark. Not only is the food delicious, but it helps to make sure that dining on campus is accessible for Jewish students who keep kosher.”
- Jacob, Class of 2026
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