Welcome back to school

By Rabbi Mendel Gordon

Classes 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.

Students enjoying the BBQ: Alliya, Sasha, Preston, Julian, Carley and Jarrad

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.

Sam proudly wearing his yarmulka on campus

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 347-452- 0489, chabadfgcu@ gmail.com or visit our website, chabad fgcu.com.