SYNAGOGUE NEWS/FOCUS ON YOUTH
April 2021
CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO
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www.jewishbonita.com / 239-949-6900
Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero update By Rabbi Mendy & Luba Greenberg, Co-directors
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habad of Bonita Springs and Estero welcomes Jews from all backgrounds. You do not need to be a member to join our services or programs. The following are our service offerings, which are in person, with social distancing and masks.
Daily services Every Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.
Shabbat services Shabbat services begin at 10 a.m. with the Torah reading at 11:15 a.m. and the sermon at 11:45 a.m. Due to COVID-19, no Kiddush lunch is being offered at this time.
Adult education We are currently offering some classes in person (with social distancing) as well as via Zoom. Current classes scheduled include: • Chassidic Philosophy – Every morning, one-half hour before services • Torah class: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Hebrew language: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. • Zoom class: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. • One on one classes: Study Talmud, Jewish mysticism or subject of your choice by calling or emailing.
Kosher Meals on Wheels The Kosher Meals on Wheels program
delivers nutritious, kosher meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in the Jewish community. If you or someone you know may benefit from this program, please call or email us.
Kosher grocery store Bonita Kosher Market features an extensive line of kosher meats, chicken, deli, dairy, groceries, bakery goods and more. Our goal is to serve the community and help make it easier to keep kosher. To that end, we are committed to keeping our prices very reasonable and our overhead as low as possible. Shoppers will also be doing a Mitzvah each time they
shop, as proceeds will go to further the programs offered by Chabad. Hours are by appointment.
Jewish Center at FGCU We operate an independent center servicing the Jewish students at FGCU, which is now led by Rabbi Mendel and Shtenie Gordon. Visit www.chabadFGCU.com for more information. Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero is located at 24611 Production Circle in Bonita Springs. It faces U.S. 41 just north of Old 41. For more information, please call us at 239-949-6900, email chabad@jewishbonita.com or check out our website at www.Jewishbonita.com.
BBYO programs By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Director, North Florida Region
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BYO has many exciting upcoming programs open to eighth- through twelfth-graders, and some that are open to sixth- and seventh-graders as well! But first, let’s reflect on the success of our Game On Laser Tag event. We had 18 eighth- through twelfth-graders who joined us for our first annual Game On event. The program included laser tag, Dutchkinz freshly made beignets via their food truck, BBYO swag, gift cards, trophies and goodie bags. We had so much fun! If you are looking to attend an event such as Game On, we are hosting Camp for a Cause on April 11 at 5 p.m. on the Veteran’s Community Park soccer field. Teens will receive community service hours for participating. We’ll be collecting canned foods to donate to those in need in Collier. We
Naples eighth- through twelfth-graders at BBYO Game On Laser Tag event will also be participating in camp-like virtual opportunities for engagement. To activities — think inflatable darts, but register for Camp for a Cause or SRC, with soccer balls, ultimate soap, water visit https://bbyo.org/bbyo-near-you/ gun tournaments and kickball. You regions/north-florida-region. do not want to miss out. And, we are To learn more about upcoming extending the invitation to sixth- and events in Naples, contact me by email at seventh-graders! jesszimmerman@bbyo.org or call/text Also in April is Spring Regional Con941-677-3018. vention (SRC), which will be a hybrid We hope to see you soon! Stay safe, convention offering both in-person and from your friends at Naples BBYO.
You Are Invited to Attend the … Annual Community-Wide Commemoration of Yom HaShoah Sunday, April 11, 2021 10:00am Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) Via Zoom Please join us for the annual Community Remembrance of the vic�ms and Survivors of the Holocaust. The Zoom program will be hosted by the Jewish Federa�on of Greater Naples. A special project about SWFL Holocaust Survivors, created by the middle school students of Temple Shalom, will be presented. The program will also feature a Candle Ligh�ng ceremony with Holocaust Survivors, Children and Grandchildren of Survivors. Please note—reserva�ons are required to receive the Zoom link, which will be sent out shortly before the service. Register at www.jewishnaples,org. For more informa�on, contact Renee Bialek at the Jewish Federa�on of Greater Naples at 239-263-4205 or email rbialek@jewishnaples.org. We hope you will join with us for this special Day of Remembrance. S P O N S O R S
Community Synagogue Partners include Beth Tikvah, Chabad of Naples, the Jewish Congrega�on of Marco Island and the Naples Jewish Congrega�on.
