36
Federation Star
FOCUS ON YOUTH
April 2021
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES
www.chabadnaples.com / 239.262.4474
Students explore Judaism many ways By Rabbi Mendel Gordon
F
ebruary at Chabad of FGCU was a happening month. With Purim celebrated (always an annual highlight!) and the commencement of a new, thought-provoking course, students have engaged with and explored their Judaism in many ways.
Shabbat Twenty students came together to bake challah and experience the joys of Shabbat: its rituals, tastes and aromas. For some, it was their first time baking challah, the traditional Shabbat loaves that have graced our festive tables for centuries. For others, it was the comforting sights and scents of home.
Celebrating Purim Under the Sea: Rabbi Mendel, Sam Poisak, Julian Reed, Mel Duckson and Courtney Carrol (lower) Jake Scher, a professional challah baker in the making
Celebrating Purim We let loose on Purim, with two parties, enabling all students to participate in the cheer and good fun. Purim Under the Sea and Glow in the Dark Purim were the party’s themes, with dozens revelling in the exuberant holiday festivities. Purim gifts were distributed to students from all across campus, ensuring Evan Nevaloff, Julian Reed, Jordan Rudy and Ben Shrem that nobody would be left explore a deeper dimension. out of the fun. The megilstudy of the classic lah, the scroll of Esther that chronicles the Latest course Tanya, the key guide Purim story, was read, and its pertinent A popular new development is our to Jewish philosolessons remembered. latest course, Soul Maps, an in-depth phy and mysticism. Tanya uncovers the layers of the soul, keying us in on life’s most profound mysteries: How can I have via Zoom Noa Hechtman with Purim gifts for her roommates a real connection 7:00-7:30pm (EST) with G-d? Does he Thurs. APRIL 22 Seders March 27 and 28 for college-age really care about me and my actions? Jews. For more information, please reach Who am I? My pizza-craving, egoemail Reneé at: out through the contact details below. tistic, self-gratifying me, or my selfless, rbialek@jewishnaples.org Chabad at FGCU caters to all Jewish altruistic, spiritually inclined self? And to register students in Southwest Florida, providing why do I have these two clashing persona home away from home. Join us to learn, alities anyway? celebrate or just meet Jewish students We are on a journey to discover ourWe will meet and greet other Jewish Young your age. For more information or to get selves (and like-minded fellow Jewish involved, contact Rabbi Mendel Gordon Professionals from Ft. Myers. students!) and G-d’s world around us. at 347-452-0489 or email chabadfgcu@ gmail.com. Visit our website at www. Passover Seders This group is for 20, 30, & 40 year olds who are Jewish Chabadfgcu.com. Chabad will have in-person Passover
Meet & Greet
professionals looking to socialize.
We hope you can join us!
This publication is brought to you each month thanks to the support of our advertisers. Please be sure to use their products and services, and mention that you saw their ad in the Federation Star.
