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Federation Star
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June 2022
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CHABAD FGCU
Another semester finishes and summer plans unfold By Rabbi Mendel Gordon
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assover was amazing at FGCU. Students got together for Seders both nights to learn and discuss the birth of our nation, putting together some great skits on the Passover story and thinking about what we can be grateful for when we sang Dayanu. Right in line with the Chabad style, to be open to all, and in Passover spirit, Zaman, a young guy who just moved to the area, joined us for the Seder, reaching out just minutes before the holiday because his other plans Students getting ready for Seder (picture taken before holiday began) fell through. I want to thank our student leaders We will also offer weekly We finished the semester with a bang who made this year the incredible year Zoom classes over the sumand grand banquet hosted by Chabad of mer for those who will be out it has been. Bonita Springs in honor of our graduA special thanks to Bill Reynolds, of town. ating students and a summer send-off our club adviser, and to Rabbi Mendy Chabad services students to everyone. Greenberg, of Chabad Bonita Springs, from FGCU and other local We wish a big mazal tov to our for all his help as well as to Federation colleges. For more inforgraduates and wish them well in all their mation or to get involved, for its support. endeavors as they move onto the next reach out to Rabbi Mendel Chabad will continue to be open right stage in life. through the summer months, servicGordon at 347-452-0489 or We have a nice group that will go ing those staying for summer classes or Rabbi@chabadfgcu.com. with us to Israel on birthright, right after working locally. semester finishes.
Dani and Robin at year-end banquet
Saying goodbye in Jewish style with putting on teffilen – Preston Cohen, Jeffery Schour and Mendel Gordon
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