SYNAGOGUE NEWS
July/August 2022
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES
www.chabadnaples.com / 239.262.4474
Federation Star
MAGIC MATTERS Join author Joshua Jay in a discussion of his book, “How Magicians Think and Why Magic Matters.”
We have big news to share! Rabbi Fishel Zaklos
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his is a very exciting time at Chabad of Naples and Preschool of the Arts as we launch an ambitious capital campaign to extend our campus facilities by 70%! The $6 million expansion will open new worlds of opportunity — from additional preschool and Hebrew School classrooms to expanding summer camp to fantastic spaces for community events. (Learn more in Preschool of the Arts’ Reflections from the Director in this issue!) “The Big Build” is a communityinspired and community-funded effort. Jay and Patty Baker are leading the way with a remarkable $2 million challenge grant. We need your help to unlock it. Only when we raise $2 million from caring members of the community like you, will Jay and Patty Baker match it. Help make this a reality! Learn more about how to partner and contribute at www.Naples BigBuild.com or reach out! We would love to share the many wonderful ways you can help bring this vision to life.
Wishing all a happy, healthy and joyous summer!
In spite of COVID contributing to a rather shaky beginning, our year at Chabad Naples finished remarkably strong, thank G-d. At the end of the school year, it was so gratifying to see our Hebrew School children graduate and receive their awards as well as seeing the joy and excitement that accompanied the graduation of the preschool students. The shul is growing, and with truly special Chabad Naples family style, we resumed our ever-popular special weekly Kiddush luncheons. Our Purim, Pesach,
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Lag Bomer and Shavuot celebrations, with a full house, brought us all together. How fortunate we are to come together in joy to learn, pray and celebrate! Throughout the summer, we continue to offer the assistance of our wonderful, competent volunteers, if you know of anyone who requires help. While welcoming our usual happy and enthusiastic camp full of eager children, we are organizing for a coming year of enlightening programs for all ages. If you wish to share the joy of happy faces, arrange for a camp tour through our office.
Shabbat and Kiddush
Shabbat services at Chabad Naples are popular. One weekly highlight has always been the Kiddush luncheon, sponsored every week by a family wishing to honor the memory of a loved one, celebrate a simcha or just sponsor the happiness and appreciation of being with family and friends.
When: Friday, July 22 at noon (ET) Where: Zoom • $25 per household Make sure to register at www.jewishnaples.org to get the Zoom link and hear Joshua Jay.
OF GREATER NAPLES
The Torah service begins at 11 a.m. and includes the Rabbi’s contemporary, meaningful and relevant insights.
The flying challah and kosher meals from the heart
Do you know someone in need of a little extra love? Each week, we send out smiles with an uplifting message in the form of tasty fresh challah. Nominate a recipient by sending us an email. If you know someone who would appreciate a meal for Shabbat, or just in general, please let us know. We will be happy to arrange to have one sent to those who are really in need and without means to obtain help.
Minyan
If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are always here to help make a minyan during the week. We are grateful to those who help us with this minyan service when called.
Videos
Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week. Email office@chabadnaples. com to be placed on the weekly email list. You can view the past year of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.
Weekly email and mailing list
If you would like to be added to the weekly updates and mailing list, call 239-262-4474 or email office@ chabadnaples.com.
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