Chabad Naples news

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

Get ready for an unforgettable night of celebration, music and unity at Cambier Park in Naples on Dec. 7, beginning at 4:15 p.m. Naples' biggest Chanukah Party of the year will have something for everyone. Nissim Black from Israel will perform live in concert. We are buzzing with excitement and can't wait to share it with you!

More than ever, we need to stand united as a Jewish community, and what better time to show our commitment to Israel than at our annual Chanukah Festival! The event is free, with reserved and preferred seating for the concert available to sponsors.

We are equally excited for our annual Preschool of the Arts children’s performance. Reserve seats at Chabadnaples.com/festival.

"Celebration of Jewish Life"

Our first two “Celebration of Jewish Life” events were simply amazing. Mark your calendars and plan to attend some or all of the following:

• The December events feature "Jewish Comedy Night" with Joel Chasnoff, standup comedian, former IDF soldier and author of multiple nonfiction books, on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Chabad (1789 Mandarin Road). Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door); $54 for VIP seating; $100 for a private cocktail reception with Joel from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and VIP seating.

• At 2 p.m. on the following afternoon at the Naples Conference Center (1455 Pine Ridge Road), join us for “Celebrate Israel: An afternoon of stories, reflection and conversation with Joel Chasnoff.” His new book, “Israel 201,” will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door.

For details on “Celebration of Jewish Life” events and to order tickets, visit CJLnaples.com or call 239-262-4474.

The Big Build

Chabad of Naples and Preschool of the Arts has launched a capital campaign to extend the campus, thus increasing our facilities to enable much-needed additional Preschool and Hebrew School classrooms, expanded summer camp and new spaces for community events.

"The Big Build" is a community-inspired and community-funded effort. Help us make this a reality! Please visit www.Naples BigBuild.com for more information!

Adult education

Our well-attended Kabbalah course was amazing, and we look forward to you joining us for the next course, which begins in January. “Winter: Advice for Life” is based on The Lubavitcher Rebbe's “Guidance for Leading a More Purposeful Life.” The Rebbe's spiritual leadership is the force behind the modern Chabad movement. Join us for a multimedia journey through the Rebbe's practical wisdom on work, family, health and well-being. Discover how the Rebbe applied Jewish values to serve as a guide for finding deeper meaning in everyday life.

Our informative course runs Jan. 29-Feb. 3. Call the office for information.

Shabbat and Kiddush luncheon

Join us weekly for uplifting Shabbat services with meaning, melody and humor. All are welcome. We use Hebrew/ English prayer books. One of the weekly highlights has always been the Kiddush luncheon at 12:15 p.m.!

The Torah service begins at 11 a.m. and includes the rabbi’s insights during the Torah reading which always have a contemporary, meaningful and relevant message.