FOCUS ON YOUTH
July/August 2021
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CHABAD FGCU
Did they ever say that things close during break? By Rabbi Mendel Gordon
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t Chabad, the Rebbe always taught us to continuously grow, strive and do. Albeit the conclusion of another semester, Chabad’s doors stay open for the students still in the area for the summer. We are here for the Jewish students wherever they are and we continue to stay in touch. Summer is the time to connect in more personal encounters, connecting closer with students. A new Zoom course has started exploring Jewish civil law and ethics and how it compares to U.S. law today. Students enjoy the discussions and thoughtprovoking class material. As things are reopening and we are able to meet safely, we have restarted our weekly Jewish senior visitation program, “Loaves of Love.” Our friends in American House have been waiting over a year for us to be able to come back to visit them and we are so glad we now can. It’s beautiful to
Sara Logan (left) with Lacy Borkson (right) visiting Dolly (middle) at American House
Alumni enjoying a get-together see the students interact with the seniors, bridging generations and connecting the links in the chain. We have also started an alumni group for those graduate students who stay in
Southwest Florida, so they can have a Jewish community to be a part of, getting together proudly as Jews. In July, as new freshmen will be coming for summer classes, we are looking forward to greeting them with a full set of new programs. We will also have our annual summer raffle in July, with an opportunity to win $10,000 or a trip to Israel. Ensure Jewish life at FGCU by getting tickets
at Chabadfgcu.com/raffle, securing the Jewish tomorrow. Chabad at FGCU caters to all Jewish students in Southwest Florida, providing a home away from home. Join us to learn, celebrate or just meet Jewish students your age. For more information or to get involved, contact Rabbi Mendel Gordon at 347-452-0489 or chabadfgcu@gmail.com. Visit our website at Chabadfgcu.com.
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Kayla Boxenbaum making challah with Shternie
Jewish 20
-40 year
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The Jewish Young Professionals of Greater Naples invite you to come socialize!
Chabad has given me a Jewish lifeline on campus. Kayla L. Class of 2024
SUPPORT JEWISH LIFE AT FGCU
Please email or call Renee’ to be added to the roster. rbialek@jewishnaples.org 239-263-4205
Jewish Young Professionals
Activities include: • Happy Hour We wa • Game Night n y our su t to hear • Movie Night g and id gestions • Shabbat Services e upcom as for • Volunteering ing ev ents! • Holiday Parties • Zoom Meet & Greets • and more! OF GREATER NAPLES
Ensure the Jewish Future! Earn a chance to win big! Join our annual summer raffle! Get your ticket online at Chabadfgcu.com/raffle By phone 347-452-0489 $36 et tick
Or by mail to Chabad at FGCU 17150 Caloosa Trace Cir Ft Myers FL 33967 Please include Name and Phone number Checks can be made to Chabad at FGCU Raffle closes July 21st
