FOCUS ON YOUTH
March 2022
CHABAD FGCU
Federation Star
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Welcome back to school By Rabbi Mendel Gordon
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lasses have resumed for spring, bringing a hive of activity at Chabad, which we kicked off with a welcome back barbecue. We are back to a large crowd of students at Shabbat dinner. Students are diving into a whole line of new Jewish classes, taking the time to major in themselves and learning more of their Jewish heritage. Class topics over January and February included a Jewish approach to happiness, Torah perspective on modern policies and Soul maps that explored how we can best utilize our inner Jewish energy. We are very proud that one of our students has started to wear his yarmulke around campus, proudly displaying his Jewish pride. Sam has shared with us that he gets a lot of respect and positive response from fellow students.
Our Jewish leadership team is working hard on planning Jewish events on campus, including an encounter with IDF soldiers, a Jewish Heritage Day, various themes for shabbats and a birthright trip this summer. Chabad at FGCU services all Jewish students at FGCU and other nearby colleges. For more information or to connect a student, reach out to Rabbi Mendel at 347-4520489, chabadfgcu@ gmail.com or visit our website, chabad fgcu.com.
Students enjoying the BBQ: Alliya, Sasha, Preston, Julian, Carley and Jarrad
Sam proudly wearing his yarmulka on campus
BBYO
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Unforgettable experiences
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halom Naples! BBYO Naples has had another great month. Our International Convention delegates from the community loved their experience in Baltimore! Whether it was the plenary moments, the concerts, or our excursions in and around Baltimore, 2,100 delegates gathered
from around the world for a weekend they’ll likely never forget.
“Where today’s plans... become tomorrow’s legacy.”
This month
BBYO Naples is heading to the Se l f i e Mu s e u m Jessica and Froyo at MerZimmerman cato on Sunday, March 27. Save the date for Top Golf + Mitzvah Day on Sunday, April 24. Yes, Top Golf and community service hours on the same day! And, finally, save the date for our Busch Gardens daytrip on Sunday, May 15. More details to come. Be in touch with any questions or ideas! We can’t wait to see you. Events are open to all Jewish teens in eighth through twelfth grade in Naples and Fort Myers.
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