Chabad Naples update

By Rabbi Fishel

Chabad of Naples is continuing to care for and serve the community in both traditional and COVID-responsive ways. As we strive to be here for the community in every imaginable way, please don’t hesitate to let us know if you are aware of someone who needs a little TLC.

COVID -19 vaccine assistance

We are very grateful to our dedicated team of volunteers who have worked tirelessly and successfully, in most cases, to secure appointments for people in the community who want to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

If you know of someone who needs assistance, please reach out to us and we will attempt to help them make an appointment.

The flying challah & 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 do is nominate a recipient via 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 have one sent to those 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 grateful to those who help us with this minyan service when called. It is amazing to see how the community comes together for each other.

Volunteer assistance

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

Shabbat services

We offer limited, abbreviated indoor Shabbat services from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wearing a mask and social distancing must be observed and the area is cleaned before and after. There is no kiddush. 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.

Torah class

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

Hebrew school

We are currently offering in-person Hebrew school, which has been progressing well for the last few months. There will be a special end-of-year Hebrew school celebration.

There are still openings. Please sign up if your children wish to participate by calling 239-262-4474 or emailing office@chabadnaples.com. Registration is now open for next year.

Videos

Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week. If you want to receive them, you can reach out to us at office@chabadnaples.com to be placed on the weekly email list. You can also view the past 12 months’ worth of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.

Summer camp

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

Shavuot

For Shavuot, we will hold an indoor service, carefully maintaining safe protocols of mask wearing and social distancing.

Before the holiday, we will offer a special drive-by event, where all we will spread is the love! You will be able to order and pick up a package of some Shavuot love — delicious homemade challah, dairy pastries and more — for your table and/or one to drop off for a friend who would also like some Shavuot love. Place your order at chabadnaples.com/TreatBag.

Chabad of Naples and Naples Preschool of the Arts are finding new ways to spread the warmth of Shabbat and the holiday of Shavuot throughout our community. We will also be holding a Special Shavuot Torah event for Hebrew school before Shavuot.