Renewed spirit of togetherness

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

Our annual Chanukah celebration has become an exciting community feature. Last year’s drive-in Chanukah candlelighting was cool, but not the same, in terms of feeling the spirit of “Heenay mah tov u’mah naim shevet achim gam yachad” – “the joining of brothers and sisters together in unity!” However, that renewed spirit of togetherness was experienced again this year, raising the level of the grand Chanukah festival a thousand notches on the joy scale!

Our tremendous success would never have been possible without the hardworking volunteers and generous sponsors, and we are very grateful.

Once again, Jason Ridell, from Naples Luxury Imports, provided two elegant cars to which we mounted menorahs, visible as we did Mitzvos all day, bringing Chanukah cheer throughout Collier County.

During the festival, we had nonstop entertainment, traditional foods, music, rides for the kids and much more. It was a sorely needed and heartwarming show of unity, enjoyed now more than ever.

Every home needs a Mezuzah!

Thanks to the generosity of a sponsor, there is an opportunity to have your fi rst Mezuzah (limited number available) installed at your home. Rabbi Zaklos is happy to correctly install with special blessings and the Mezuzah ceremony. No home is complete without the protection of a Mezuzah!

See Israel 2022

Join Rabbi Zaklos and others from across the world on a unique eight-day trip to the Holy Land (March 21 - 28, 2022) that will thrill you to your very core.

Explore the land of our heritage, walk in the same paths as King David, Gideon and Deborah the Prophetess. Learn about our rich history, from Joshua to Maimonides to the present-day state of Israel. Discover the spiritual power of the northern city of Safed, birthplace of the 16th century Kabbalist movement. Visit Caesarea to see the Roman amphitheater and hear about the mighty clash of civilizations between Judea and Rome. Spend Shabbat in Jerusalem and experience the incredible beauty of thousands of Jews singing Friday night at the Western Wall.

This special mission is organized by a premier tour company in Israel and includes five-star accommodations. Details on this trip remain fluid and subject to change. We will keep you posted as information is released.

If you have any questions or are considering joining us, please reach out to rabbi@chabadnaples.com or call 239-262-4474 as soon as possible so the proper arrangements can be made.

Four Torahs

Participate in some Chabad history by helping us restore the four Torahs we’ve been given. There are opportunities to dedicate a crown or breastplate as well. Reach out if you are interested.

Other programs and services

Chabad of Naples has a number of other programs. Nominate someone to receive an uplifting message in the form of a tasty fresh challah through our fl ying challah and kosher meals from the heart program.

If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are here to help make a minyan during the week; join our Partner Project and choose how you wish to participate; or let us know of any elderly and homebound people who need help shopping for groceries and medicine. We also offer a highly touted Hebrew School, Bat and Bar Mitzvah and Preschool of the Arts.

Shabbat services

Uplifting Shabbat services occur every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Torah service begins at 11 a.m.

A Torah class is offered on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to our office for the link. Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week — email office@chabadnaples.com.

Weekly email and mailing list

Call 239-262-4474 or email office@ chabadnaples.com to be added to our mailing list.