Chabad at Vanderbilt Capital Campaign 2

Phase2

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Building Campaign Renovation Plan

Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce that we have completed the purchase of the property for Chabad at Vanderbilt’s new home!

We are now working on the next phase of the project: To renovate the duplex property into a beautiful student center that will greatly enhance the quality of Jewish life at Vanderbilt for many years to come.

This brochure explains why the purchased house is in the perfect location to service Vanderbilt students, why it needs a major renovation to fulfill its purpose, and the incredible effect that will result from completing this project. In order to truly maximize the space and transform it into an attractive center that students will want to spend time in and make their home it is necessary to undertake a major renovation.

Thank you to all those who have helped us come this far – we could not have done it without you. Please continue supporting this project as we enter Phase 2.

Blessings,

Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein & Nechama Rothstein Directors, Chabad at Vanderbilt University

VanderbiltJewishTimes New Center for Jewish Students “People started walking in off the street. The location and the increased capacity had everything to do with it.”

For the last few years, Chabad at Vanderbilt has been searching for a home for its new Jewish Student Center, something that would be close enough to have the on campus feel. With booming development in the Nashville campus area, the options were extremely limited. In fact, they were pretty much non-existent. The closest available properties were at least four long blocks from campus, and away from areas frequented by students.

“I was walking the streets looking for any possible lead.

I walked up 23rd Ave., which runs right into the center of Campus,” explains Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein, director of Chabad at Vanderbilt. “I saw

a house that was like a dream come true. It was the closest house to Vanderbilt. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I still remember how excited I was as I ran up and knocked on the door.”

Instead of an interested seller, Rabbi Shlomo was greeted with a vacant house and a card from the Gas Company stuck to the door.

“When I contacted the owner, he started laughing,” recalls Rabbi Shlomo. “It turns out everyone was trying to buy the property, and he wasn't looking to sell it quite yet. Plus, the house was sentimental to him, and he didn't want to see it turned into a parking lot.”

Rabbi Shlomo explained how Chabad planned to utilize the house as a social and spiritual center for students, a home away from home that would be filled with meaningful activities that would greatly enhance student life. He said “maybe,” and told Rabbi Shlomo to call him in a year.

After a long year of waiting,

Rabbi Shlomo followed up, and the owner agreed to sell the house to Chabad, and they agreed on a price.

Miraculously, the house on 23rd Avenue, on a popular and well-travelled corridor connecting the campus, student dormitories, popular student hangouts, and the nearby new luxury condo and retail development, became the new Chabad Student Center.

“The opportunity to acquire this property was totally miraculous, and unbelievably perfect. It is basically the last undeveloped property in close proximity to the Vanderbilt campus, right in the middle of the hub of student life,” explains Nechama Rothstein

excitedly.

Immediately, students took notice. Event attendance increased. The location and the increased capacity had everything to do with it.

“It’s so exciting to see the response of Jewish students who find a home away from home conveniently located in the midst of where they study, live and party,” Rabbi Shlomo says.

Plans are currently underway to make improvements to the new center that will increase its capacity and functionality for student functions, and design enhancements that will make it a more attractive place for students to spend their free time. •

The Opportunity Problem Challenge Opportunity!

There was once a man who came to his Rabbi to ask for a blessing.

“I have many problems,” the man sighed. “I need a blessing.”

“Why do you call them problems?” the Rabbi asked.

“The are just challenges that need to be overcome.”

“Okay, Rabbi,” the main replied. “I have a lot of challenges. Can you give me a blessing?”

“Well, a challenge is actually an opportunity that has not yet been harnessed,” the Rabbi answered.

“Rabbi, in that case I need a blessing, for I have many opportunities.”

“If you have so many opportunities, then you are already blessed.,” the Rabbi smiled. “I bless you to utilize all of these opportunities.”

Jewish student life at Vanderbilt faces a tremendous challenge, and therein lies the awesome opportunity before us: How do we engage the 1,000 Jewish students who make Vanderbilt their home? It is necessary that they have a home away from home that: • Offers engaging and diverse Jewish programs • Is in a great location in close proximity to the centers of student life • Has space with facilities to accommodate large groups and house the staff’s family • Boasts a design that creates an attractive atmosphere for events and casual socializing

6,000 Students at Vanderbilt 1,000 Jewish Students 350 Reached by Chabad 650 Not being reached

We’re getting there...

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3 Programs Chabad at Vanderbilt already offers engaging and diverse Jewish programs.

The frequency, quality and size of our programs have already seen an increase across the board with the move to the new center. With improvements to the functionality and design of the building, we anticipate even more growth.

Shabbat Experience

Leadership Initiative

The mission of the

Holiday Celebrations

Chabad Jewish Student

Israel Trips & Education

Center at Vanderbilt University is to connect with every Jewish person at Vanderbilt regardless of background and affiliation and build a thriving Jewish community, to ignite their spark and fan their flame of Judaism, helping them develop a personal relationship with their heritage that is full of understanding,

Social Events

meaning, joy and passion!

Holiday Awareness Campaigns

Outreach Programs

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Friendship, Counseling & Support Educational Programs 5

3 Location ELLISToN 23

Elliston 23, also known as E23, is a distinct development opportunity in the heart of Nashville’s West End entertainment and business district. The proposed 6-story, 331-unit building will address a significant absence of upscale, for-rent housing in this prime location.

E23 Development Elliston 23 is an upscale apartment and retail community located on three acres of Nashville’s famed Elliston Place, a long-established proving ground for musicians and entertainers the world over. elliston23.com

Chabad at Vanderbilt Rohr Chabad House at Vanderbilt U. 111 23rd Ave N Nashville, TN 37203 chabadatvanderbilt.org

Elliston Place Neighborhood Elliston Place extends between Church St. and West End Ave., north of the Vanderbilt campus.

It is a hip neighborhood home to a number of restaurants, stores, and bars, many of which cater to the college crowd.

Vanderbilt University Campus

Nashville, TN 37240 vanderbilt.edu Since 1873

Student Dormitories and Greek Row

The new Chabad House is in a perfect location: 3 Just off the main campus area 3 Close to student dorms and Greek life 3 On the street that leads from the campus and dorms to student hangouts on the popular Elliston Place strip 3 A block away from the exciting E23 retail and residential development 3 Visible and welcoming street level property 6

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Space

The new center gives Chabad at Vanderbilt a home that can host all but the largest of its events and activities.

But It needs to be more functional, with an industrial kitchen to prepare

meals and better division of space, so we can better host the types of programs and events that students are looking for. Improving the functionality of the facility will enable Chabad to meet the demand for its programs and engage more students by hosting larger and more diverse events.

Having the Rothstein’s on-site increases student accessibility to their friendship, leadership and guidance.

But It needs improvements to the separate apartment so that the

Rothsteins can live on-site comfortably, with the privacy and facilities they and their children need — especially since they are so far from the familiarity and educational infrastructure of the Jewish community. This will ensure that students will have greater access, without compromising the privacy and comfort of the Rothstein family.

Space Improvements:  Reframe the walls and layout of house for

maximum efficiency and use

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Heating and Cooling System Upgrade Electrical Flooring: Strengthen, support and level Replace windows, roof and gutter (leaking) Add another bathroom Add an event Kitchen

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Design

The new Chabad House is fast becoming a hub of Jewish campus life, with more and more people discovering this hidden gem in their midst.

But In order for it to achieve its potential of attracting even the most unaffiliated Jewish students:

It needs to be an aesthetically pleasing place that has the feeling of an inviting and comfortable student lounge It needs to have the architectural and decorative features suitable for a social and spiritual hub It needs to be designed as a hip, contemporary venue where students will feel proud to hang out and invite their friends

Aesthetic Improvements  Flooring  Lighting  Furnishings  Décor: Art and plants  Landscaping

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IMPACT

quality+quanity:

+ better access + increased programs + stronger connections = greater impact Number of Students Served by Chabad of Vanderbilt New Chabad House at Vanderbilt Impact on Organizational Reach

2011 previous operations

350 Students

2011

1,050

2013

2015

2013 with new location & expanded programs

700 Students

100% 300%

2015 with renovations and improvements

900 Students

10+ 4-10

Increase in student participation

3,500 9,000

Overall Impressions

student interactions per year

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Increase in average participation per student

1-3 2011

2013

2015

0

Student Involvement Annual visits per student

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building features 4,600 ft2 of renovated space!

• Office for private sessions

• Multi-Purpose Room can host up to 120 students

• Centrally located • Attractive Entrance with inviting porch

• Dining Area for intimate dinners, classes, workshops

• Lounge with free WIFI • Industrial kitchen for events & catering

• Rooftop Patio for a large Sukkah, barbecues and outdoor social events

• Staff living space upstairs for greater availability • Main Floor can be configured to host up to 200 students

RESIDECE ENTRY PORCH ADA WOMEN'S

ADA MEN'S

CLO.

RECEPTION KITCHEN

DINING STORAGE

CHABAD ENTRY PORCH

LOUNGE MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

OFFICE

STORAGE

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financial plan 2012-2013

Phase One: $330,000

Purchase

summer 2013

Phase 2 Budget

Basic Renovations

Framing

45,000

Kitchen

65,000

Make the Chabad House a functional, welcoming and pleasing home for students:

Bathrooms

40,000

Flooring

25,000

Electrical

20,000

Paint & Drywall

25,000

Heating & Air

20,000

Landscaping

15,000

Furnishing & Decor

20,000

Phase TWO: $375,000

3 Layout Changes 3 Upgrades 3 Improve Facilities 3 Design Aesthetics 2014-2015

Phase Three: $795,000

Debt Retirement & Expansion 3 Expand Facilities 3 Increase Programs Building Campaign, Phase 2

Operations (1yr)

100,000 Total

Project Timeline

$375,000 Phase 3

$1.5M

$1.25M

$1.0M

Phase 2

$750K

Phase 1

$500K

$250K

2012

2013

2015

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Jay Amsel

Peter and Amy Miller

Jerome and Anna Blask

Eli Nash

Nathaniel and Debbie Doliner

Beth and Gabe Nechamkin

Adam and Janie Freidman

Ron and Suzie Raskin

Lenn and Roberta Goodman

George and Pamela Rohr

Paul and Nancy Hamberger

Marsha and Richard Rothstein

Marissa and David Hollander

Richard and Amy Schiff

Michael and Stephanie Jofe

Jim and Barbara Schuman

Richard and Barbara Kavitt

David Simon

Robert Kavitt

Adam and Laurin Steiger

Eric and Susie Kipperman

Steven Tomares

Steven and Cathy Kreiger

Beth and Alan Waldenberg

Lisa and Michael Lichtenberg

Tali and Alex Zemtsov

Heidi and David Maya

111 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 615-686-3905 | chabadvanderbilt@gmail.com Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein, Director 12