Chabad Center update

By Rabbi Fishel

Chabad of Naples has maintained its high level of serving and caring for the community in both traditional and COVID-19-responsive ways over the past year. In addition to providing food, masks, drive-thru care package pickups, and much-needed inspiration through doses of uplifting Jewish wisdom, we held online classes, and delivered digital and conventional holiday events in the safest ways possible.

We are continuing with our ongoing services and strive to be here for the community in every imaginable way.

Pesach

We will be sending out the special Shmurah Matzah, handmade matzah that Kabbalah calls the bread of healing and the bread of faith, to hundreds of families in our community. If you would like to receive one, please reach out to the office. If you need a Seder kit or if you know of someone in need, please let us know as well and we will help them with a meal and their Passover needs.

Planning a Seder at home and need a few hints? We offer a full video explaining how to make a Seder, with some explanations and insights so you can do it on your own. You can find it on our website or email us and we will send it to you. We will miss the camaraderie of our beautiful annual family community Seder, but send you blessings on the success of your own home Seder, which you can make unique and meaningful in your own personal way.

The flying challah and meals from the heart

Each week, we send out smiles with an uplifting message in the form of a tasty fresh challah. What a lovely way to say that, during this challenging time, we and the community are here for you! All you have to do is nominate a recipient by sending us an email and we will have it delivered. 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 so grateful to those who help us with this minyan service when called.

Volunteer assistance

Our volunteers continue to be available if elderly or homebound people need shopping for groceries or medicine — just let us know.

Shabbat services

After consulting with Dr. Michael Cohen and Dr. Avi Rosenberg, with whom we update frequently, we offer limited, abbreviated indoor Shabbat services from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Wearing a mask and social distancing must be observed and the area is cleaned before and after. There is no kiddush. Temperature checks are taken before entry by the head of security. Reservations must be made in advance, seating is limited, and you will receive the full guidelines and policy upon receipt of your RSVP. Safety is our primary concern.

Mens Club Torah class

A Zoom Torah class is being offered on Wednesday at 11 a.m. If you wish to join, please RSVP to our office and we will send you the link. As the schedule sometimes changes, please reach out to confirm weekly.

Hebrew School

We are currently offering in-person Hebrew school. All children and teachers wear masks and there is social distancing. This has been progressing well for the last few months. There are still openings; please sign up if your children wish to participate. Call 239-262-4474 or email office@chabadnaples.com.

Videos

I offer a video each week. If you want to receive them, reach out to us via email at office@chabadnaples.com to be placed on the weekly email list. You can also view the past 10 months’ worth of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp registration is open, and you may sign up now. This is a very popular, amazing experience for your children and spaces may be limited, so early signup is recommended! For more information, visit naplespreschoolofthearts.com.