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Federation Star
SYNAGOGUE NEWS
December 2021
CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO
www.jewishbonita.com / 239-949-6900
Welcoming Jews from all backgrounds By Rabbi Mendy & Luba Greenberg, Co-directors
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habad of Bonita Springs and Estero, led by Rabbi Mendy and Luba Greenberg, welcomes Jews from all backgrounds. You do not need to be a member to join our services or programs. The following is what we offer to the community. Community Friday night Shabbat dinners the second Friday night of each month. Daily services every Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Shabbat services begin at 10 a.m., Torah reading at 11:15 a.m., sermon
at 11:45 a.m. and Kiddush and lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Ongoing adult education We are currently offering some classes in person as well as via Zoom. There are several new classes beginning this month. Please check our website or call for more information. • Chassidic philosophy – every morning, 1/2 hour before services • Torah class – Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Zoom class – Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
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• 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 will deliver 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. Hours are by appointment. 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 be doing a Mitzvah each time they shop, as proceeds go to further the programs offered by Chabad.
Jewish Center at FGCU We operate an independent center
servicing the Jewish students at FGCU, now led by Rabbi Mendel and Shternie Gordon. Visit www.chabadFGCU.com for more information.
Grand menorah lighting and Chanukah festival This outdoor event on Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. is open to the entire community. We will be lighting Bonita’s largest menorah, with live music by Emac music productions, kosher deli for sale along with latkes, donuts, children’s crafts, and more. Come join us at Chabad, 24611 Production Circle, Bonita Springs.
Other programs and services Chabad of Bonita Springs and Estero also offers a Hebrew school and bar/bat mitzvah lessons as well as hospital and nursing home visitations. We are located at 24611 Production Circle in Bonita Springs (facing U.S. 41, just north of Old 41). For more information, please call 239-949-6900, email chabad@jewishbonita.com or check out our website at www.Jewishbonita.com.
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