COMMUNITY KIDS & YOUTH
TRADITION
HUMANITARIAN
EDUCATION
est. 2003
1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102-5004 Tel: (239) 262-4474 Fax: (239) 325-1632
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Chabad naples jewish center Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center is bursting with energy and enthusiasm - our expanded Synagogue, awardwinning Preschool of the Arts, banquet hall, new outdoor playground and Hebrew school classrooms are all full of activity. It first opened in 2003 out of Rabbi and Mrs. Zaklos’ rented home on Parkshore Dr. In 2011, after much work and investment, we moved to our new location on Mandarin Rd. and opened our doors along with the highly successful Preschool of the Arts.
Planned addition
On January 15, 2012, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott joined with the crowd of more than 1,000 in celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Chabad of Naples Community Center.
Expanded Campus featuring planned Preschool addition
Teen programming, business networking, adult education, seasonal events, and most importantly the Preschool, are demanding more space and facilities than the new Center, now called the Carol and Alex Glassman Chabad Jewish Community Center, currently has available.
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Community services At Chabad Naples, Jewish Tradition, holidays, community services, activism, and humanitarian work take center stage. From overflowing Hanukkah programs, High Holiday services, Passover seders, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, senior events, hospital visitation, and bereavement services, Chabad is a place for everyone!
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We are pleased to state that our investment which began almost 9 years ago in the Chabad Center of Naples has produced huge dividends beyond expectation. Chabad Naples is a nurturing environment where everyone and anyone is welcome and embraced by all regardless of background or affiliation. Let’s partner together.�
Rosalind & Morris Herstein
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Preschool of the arts Preschool of the Arts is an innovative and thriving preschool which provides a rich and joyous learning environment, empowering children to take intellectual risks while they explore the wonder of our Jewish and American heritages. Our classrooms are designed to facilitate center-based learning; centers include dramatic play, art, building, science and discovery, writing, and a sensory stimulation. Rooms include cozy lofts that serve as oases for small group activities and dramatic play and well as quiet areas. Children learn science, math, social studies, literacy, the arts, Judaic studies and moral values through an integrated approach to education. Our goal is to nurture each child’s personal journey towards social, emotional and educational growth. Shabbat and Jewish holidays are a major theme of the preschool experience. The children bake challah, learn traditional Shabbat songs, and discover their Jewish heritage through a hands-on exploration of the various holidays in their native season. We also touch on the beginnings of Hebrew reading (the Aleph-Beit) and prayer.
Governor’s Award
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Following our very first year of existence, Preschool of the Arts was awarded the champion in Child Care Services of the 2012 Southwest Florida Reader’s Choice Awards. We have continued to win this award in each subsequent year. These accolades have created a tremendous amount of publicity, awareness of, and interest in the school. Preschool of the Arts is at the ”top of its class” in Collier County and beyond.
Modern classrooms Experienced, caring teachers Low teacher-student ratio 105 students, 2014-15
The Circle of Hearts project will give families and friends an opportunity to share in the success of the school and all contributions will enable our school to continue to be the best.
Circle Hearts
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Preschool of the Arts is a gift, one for which our family will be eternally thankful. For three years, Preschool of the Arts, our second family, has granted us many gifts: an unparalleled education, an immense sense of security, gentle guidance and friendship, love, laughter and so much more. With honor, we have watched Preschool of the Arts grow from a small, first-year school, to a thriving three-time Southwest Florida Choice Award winner! We could not be more proud to be a part of and support the most deserving and influential group of educators and staff.�
Daniel & Liddy Sexton
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We knew immediately that we wanted our family to be part of this preschool by contributing and enrolling our son as one of the school’s first students. Both of our parents have strong ties to education and philanthropy and we saw this as a way to honor them as well as contribute to our community. Ettie Zaklos has done an amazing job developing, implementing and growing the Preschool of the Arts. The special touches Ettie has added made for an unforgettable time for our son.�
Beth & Dr. Ronald Levine
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Kids & Youth
Teen Programming
University students
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Summer
Summer Camp Summer of the Arts enjoy a well-earned reputation as a trend setter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities. Fun filled summer with programs for boys and girls ages 18 months - 13 years. Summer 2014, 140 Campers
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Hebrew School The Chabad Naples Hebrew School gives children a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Judaism and instills in them the faith, beauty and values of our heritage. Our innovative program provides a serious yet enjoyable environment for children to receive a broad knowledge of Judaism in a stimulating and challenging venue. Our students gain an appreciation for the joys, values and traditions of our heritage as they are vividly brought to life by our dedicated and enthusiastic teachers whose creativity and dynamism make every lesson a unique learning experience. Subjects that are covered included Hebrew reading (Kriah), Torah, Holidays, Jewish values, Israel, Prayer (Tefilah), Mitzvot, and Jewish History. Our Hebrew School uses the new, acclaimed Aleph Champ program to ensure that your child will read fluently at the end of his/her Hebrew School experience.
“We Take Pride in Jewish Pride�
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Women's circle The Jewish Women’s Circle has become an important tradition in the community, providing an opportunity for women to socialize with others from all parts of the Jewish spectrum and beyond in a warm
Women’s Circle
and inviting setting. Last year the theme was Women’s Health and Well Being, featuring dynamic speakers and event titles like “Guiding My Heart to Joy”, Allowing “Healthy Concepts” Into Your Life, and more.
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Adult Education We offer a variety of classes and one-on-one learning to meet every level from our Adult Hebrew Reading “Crash Course” to advanced text-based learning. At Chabad there is something for everyone.
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As an educator, I compliment Chabad Naples on its many programs that enhance our community. With a creative Hebrew School, a nurturing Preschool of the Arts, a dynamic Summer of the Arts, fascinating Kabbalah classes, rigorous adult courses and more, the Chabad programs enrich all who participate, age 2 to 92.”
Marla Weiss
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Events Events at Chabad are truly befitting the word “event”. Always well attended, often sold-out, Chabad’s events inspire and uplift the entire community in an unforgettable way. From the Mayor to the Governor we regularly welcome elected officials and dignitaries to our programs and community celebrations.
Grand Opening
Mikvah Dedication
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10th anniversary celebration On February 14, 2014 the community celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Chabad Jewish Center of Naples and the third anniversary of the Preschool of the Arts. Honored were Carol Glassman,Benefactor Award recipient; and Liddy and Daniel Sexton, Preschool Tribute recipients, for their commitment and generosity. That night’s theme was “A Historic Evening”, and it was truly historic. It was the first time we had the opportunity and pleasure to welcome a guest like Mrs. Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, to tell her story; it was a great honor for the Chabad of Naples to have sponsored her appearance and talk. That night Chabad made even more history. Inspired by all the activity she saw firsthand, and wanting to do something that would lend added vitality to the ongoing educational programs that she and Alex held so dear (and to help cover its operational costs), Carol opted to accelerate a substantial portion of the planned giving-bequest to Chabad Naples that they had discussed over the years. In her own words: “The future is now… and the best is yet to come!” In recognition of Carol’s magnanimous and timely gift, we proudly announced – before the esteemed assembly of friends and patrons – that we are hereby eternally dedicating our organization as the “Alex and Carol Glassman Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center!!!”
Mrs. Carol Glassman
Mrs. Eva Schloss
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An Historic Evening with Eva Schloss,
Anne Frank’s Stepsister and
CHA B A D HONORE E BENEFACTOR AWAR D:
C A ROL GL ASSM A N Celebration of a Decade of Service
IN LOVING MEMORY, ALEX GLASSMAN NOVEMBER 15, 1921 - JUNE 7, 2010
CHABAD NAPLES TORAH DEDICATION MAY 9, 2004
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10th anniversary celebration
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The Annual Partner project Everyone wants to make a difference in this world. We want to be part of a non-judgmental community where there is warmth, sincerity and spirituality. We also like to back winners and to rejoice in the success of friends and the organizations that we support. This is how it feels to be a Chabad Naples Partner.
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Since 2011, more than 300 households throughout the community have become “Partners” with Chabad Naples, allying themselves with our special family which is dedicated to furthering outreach of spiritual, educational, social and humanitarian projects touching all ages. Our Partner Project offers a choice of levels of giving and Partners choose their personal level of comfortable participation which can be increased at any time. When we gather for the spring Annual Partnership Appreciation event, we all feel a strong sense of satisfaction and achievement.
the annual
PARTNER
PROJECT www.ChabadNaples.com/Partners $720/year
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$36,000/year
friend
contributor
premier partner*
education Circle*
guardian’s Circle*
leader’s Circle*
Ambassador’s Circle*
OR $60/mo.
OR $100/mo.
OR $150/mo.
OR $450/mo.
OR $900/mo.
OR $1,500/mo.
OR $3,000/mo.
*Premier Partner Levels. Partnership cycle begins August 1st for twelve consecutive months. Partnerships can also be set up as perpetual commitments.
Appreciation Event
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Estelle and I are pleased to be Partners in the World Famous Chabad Naples … It feels good to write a check to Chabad Naples!”
David & Estelle Silver
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Chabad Naples Mikvah Our Sages teach us that the building of a woman’s Mikvah is even more vital to the spiritual continuity of the Jewish people than the building of a synagogue. Indeed, Torah scrolls can be sold to fulfill this Mitzvah.
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With eternal gratitude to the Almighty and deep appreciation to our Mikvah Founders, Sally Aaron & The Elias Brothers, we were proud to welcome the community to the Chabad of Naples Mikvah dedication, on Monday, March 17, 2014. This Five-star facility, with modern spa like amenities, officially opened by honoring its founders: Mrs. Sally Aaron, and the Elias and Yitzchak families with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by mimosas and light refreshments.
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The Friendship Circle The Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of children with special needs. In addition to helping those in need, the Friendship Circle enriches its volunteers by enabling them to reap the rewards of selfless giving.
Flying Challahs
Flying Challahs
The Chabad Naples Flying Challahs program is an innovative and unique service that delivers fresh, delicious challahs on a weekly basis to community members that could use a little “lift.”
COMMUNITY KIDS & YOUTH
TRADITION
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”If you are seeking a place of meaning, warmth and joy, please come to the Chabad Naples …you will be met with kindness, you will feel contentment, and your heart will be touched. The only thing more wonderful than being able to support oneself financially ~ is to be blessed to help support Chabad Naples. Sometimes I am so happy to be able to write this check that I want to SING!”
Marcy Babcox
HUMANITARIAN
EDUCATION
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How fortunate we are to know Rabbi Fishel and Ettie and to be able to support Chabad of Naples. We’ve met so many wonderful friends and learned so much about our history and heritage. The sermons are always insightful and inspiring, and the Shabbos lunch is absolutely delicious. The day school is a virtual treasure trove for the young children.”
Amy and Jeffrey Glassover
1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102-5004 Tel: (239) 262-4474 Fax: (239) 325-1632
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