Another semester finishes and summer plans unfold

By Rabbi Mendel Gordon

Passover 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 fell through.

Students getting ready for Seder (picture taken before holiday began)

We finished the semester with a bang and grand banquet hosted by Chabad of Bonita Springs in honor of our graduating students and a summer send-off to everyone.

We wish a big mazal tov to our graduates and wish them well in all their endeavors as they move onto the next stage in life.

Dani and Robin at year-end banquet

We have a nice group that will go with us to Israel on birthright, right after semester finishes.

I want to thank our student leaders who made this year the incredible year it has been.

A special thanks to Bill Reynolds, our club adviser, and to Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, of Chabad Bonita Springs, for all his help as well as to Federation for its support.

Saying goodbye in Jewish style with putting on teffilen – Preston Cohen, Jeffery Schour and Mendel Gordon

Chabad will continue to be open right through the summer months, servicing those staying for summer classes or working locally.

We will also offer weekly Zoom classes over the summer for those who will be out of town.

Chabad services students from FGCU and other local colleges. For more information or to get involved, reach out to Rabbi Mendel Gordon at 347-452-0489 or Rabbi@chabadfgcu.com.