vwwc
Jewish Gator Guide The Heart of Jewish Life at UF SpringVOLUME 8 2008 – ISSUE 2 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Dear Friends, Shalom!
It is with great pleasure that we present you with our annual spring semester guide. This guide will allow you to keep track of our popular Shabbat and Holiday schedule as well as present a kaleidoscope of the famous programs we offer at the Center, including classes, Shabbatons and social programs. The college years are a critical stage in development when students exercise their independence and make many of the decisions that will help shape their lives. Jewish involvement at this point in a student’s life is not merely a luxury, it is absolutely essential.
As a Jewish home away from home for every Jewish student, we offer a non-judgmental, open and friendly beacon of light amidst an array of political agendas, counter-cultures, missionaries and isms all vying for the student’s body and mind. Through blending traditional values with contemporary techniques, we are able to help people connect to their roots as they discover meaning in living Jewishly and develop an appreciation for their heritage and proudly identify with Judaism. We are one address where students feel comfortable and can turn to for everything from a homemade bowl of chicken soup Friday night to a Torah class or a philosophical discussion during the week. On a personal level, we are open and accepting with unconditional love and care we are available 24/7 for counseling or just a welcoming friendly chat. We welcome you to join with us. Participate in the programs and get involved in our activities. Stop by the Center any time for a discussion, a cup of coffee, a smile or a hello. You don’t need an excuse to drop in, that’s what we’re here for.
Our children, Mendel, Mushka, Rochel, Levi & Shmueli, join us in wishing you a great semester and much happiness and health.
Jewish Gator Guide Go Gators! Volume 8 – Issue 2
Published four times a year by: Rabbi Berl and Chanie Goldman Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Florida
2 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 A Home At The University Rabbi Berl & Chanie Goldman Directors Of FLORIDA ... Where Every Jew is Family 2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603 t.352.336.5877 www.JewishGator.com [email protected] Foundation for the Jewish Gator Nation Lubavitch/Chabad Student Board 2007/08 - 5768
President – Davita Mabaurakh Officers at Large Vice Presidents – Sandy Baum, Eric Bassan Brian Abergel Emma Milman Treasurer – Jacob Rimon Sabrina Abitbol David Nurieli Yaakov Abudaram Effi Paris Secretary - Rachel Benson Jasmine Aronson Donna Paniry Program Executives – Alex Epstein, Keren Reznik Emily Bernstein Devin Plevka Advertising Executives – Suzanne Kerpel, Mordy Kramer, Ronit Schlesinger Elias Benarroch Amy Podolsky Freshman Coordinator – Jaime Milgram Judith Bragger Jeremy Reiz Greek Coordinator – David Drescher Shir Carmely Lindsay Ressler Education Executive – Jacob Esquenazi Carly Chetek Andres Scharifker Women’s Programs Coordinators – Ayelet Gaito, Jennifer Sackin Brandon Cohen Andrea Schneider Daniel Drescher Alex Schwartz Holiday Executive – Cyn Apfelbaum, Diana Diesendruck Josh Friedman Laurie Setton Fundraising Executive – David Amar Jackie Feldman Ilanit Sisso Shabbat Executives – Ilana Arnowitz, Rebecca Schoonover Sean Gabay Spenser Solis Social Action Executive – Adam Snipelisky Brandon Glantz Tina Svetkova Culinary Committee – Alan Blacharz, Oren Okhovat, Dori Goldstein Katherine Steinvortz Mandy Niad, Gabe Shook Levi Goldman Shira Spalter Graduate School Coordinator – Jenna Backer Jonathan Hack Jonathan Szydlo Deborah Herbstman Melanie Taylor Law School Coordinators – Ilan Kaufer, Amy Stover Andrew Hoffman Benjamin Thompson Medical School Coordinator – Lital Dardik Avery Jaffe Charlie Waserstein JSU President – Danielle Obrart Hillary Kener Jerome Wilkerson JSU Liaison – Shaina Akrish Julia Kufman Jordan Wolland Faculty Advisor – Professor Howard Rothman Nesli Levy
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 3 Torah Classes
Girl Coffee Talk For students only Give your soul a boost with some spiritual caffeine. Join Chanie to discuss the Jewish woman and to present those ques- tions that you’ve always wanted to know. Program Coordinators: Jennifer Sackin & Ayelet Gaito
thursday afternoon: 5:00 –6:00pm jan. 17, feb. 7 - 21, march 27, april 10 At: UF Campus Starbucks Hub
Kabbala 101 Course in Jewish Mysticism Join a four-week course and learn the basics of ancient Jewish mysticism, its history and how it relates to our lives today. Find out what authentic Kabbalah is all about and what it isn’t. A class for students of all backgrounds! Presented by: Rabbi Berl & Chanie with open discussion Wednesday evening: 8:00 – 9:15pm
March 19 - What is Kabbalah? Women and Men in Kabbalah March 26 - Cosmic Order: The Four Worlds April 2 - 10 Sefirot: Ten Foundations of the Human Personality April 9 - Afterlife and Armaggedon At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Law ‘n’ Lunch Explore Jewish law texts as they relate to the 21st century (with Kosher lunch) Presented by: Rabbi Berl A joint project of: Jewish Gator Graduate Association & Jewish Student Law Association
Wednesday afternoon: 12:00 – 1:00pm january 23, february 20, march 26
At: UF Campus - Levin School of law - Faculty dining room or TBA
4 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Torah Classes
Hebrew Reading Crash Course Finally the beginner’s course you’ve been waiting for Learn to read Hebrew in just five sessions to follow services and pray. Presented by: Rabbi Berl
wednesday evening:8:00 – 9:00pm january 30, february 6, 13, 20, 27
At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
Med ‘n’ Munch Discover Judaism’s contributions to health care, from the sages of the Talmud & Maimonides, to modern medical advancements. What is the vital role of the physician as a messenger of G-d, in the healing process? (with Kosher lunch) Presented by: Rabbi Berl A project of: Jewish Gator Graduate Association
monday afternoon: 12:00 – 1:00pm january 14, february 11, march 31
At: UF Campus – Shands Hospital Room TBA
One-on-One Learning Rabbi Berl and Chanie are available for 1-on-1 learning or discussions on any Jewish topic of your choice. No questions off-bounds!
Call or E-mail to set a date & time to study 352.336.5877 – www.JewishGator.com
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 5 SHABBAT & PRAYER
TGI Shabbat ! Friday Night Live! Shabbat on Fifth Ave! Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at your home away from home Chabad-Lubavitch! Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, Shabbat dinner and warm words of Torah and find out what the buzz is all about. FRIDAY NIGHTs 7:30 PM spring Semester At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturday mornings: 10:30am spring Semester Shacharit, Torah Reading, Mussaf followed by Kiddush lunch At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center
Minyan Daily Evening Services
7:30 pm spring Semester Snacks Served The Minyan is in loving memory of: Kariel Chaya Bas Baila Malka - Carolyn Levy At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
6 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Special Weekends
TGI Shabbat ! Family Weekend February 15 -16, 2008 Friday Night Live! An inspirational weekend showcasing Jewish life at UF - Honoring the students! Friday Night: February 15 7:30pm: Experience the warmth of Shabbat Services and Dinner Saturday evening: February 16 8:00 - 10:00pm: buffet dinner & student awards ceremony 11:00pm: Havdallah & BBQ after the Gator game A showcase of Jewish life at the University of Florida For all UF students, parents, grandparents, relatives and friends At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Orange & Blue Shabbat March 28 – 29, 2008 Scholar in residence – Rabbi Levi Kaplan, Director, Ivy League Torah Study Program Friday March 28: 7:30pm Join fellow UF students for the largest Shabbat experience and dinner in the South-East, celebrating our heritage, history and continuity. Be a part of it and bring your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, Shabbat dinner & warm words of Torah.
Saturday March 29:10:15am Services, Torah reading, Mussaf, Kiddush and Farbrengen 4:00pm - Torah class • Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM Minyan Daily Evening Services Southeastern Jewish Student Conference Spend Shabbat with students from universities throughout the Southeast including: Emory - FAU - FIU - FSU - LYNN - MDC - Tulane - TAMU -UCF - UF - UG - UM - UNF- USF workshops, services, great food, torah classes, entertainment and good comradeship April 4 – 5, 2008 Presented by the: Chabad-Lubavitch Southeastern Campus Alliance Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM At: Holiday Inn – University Center 1250 West University Avenue (University Ave. corner NW 13th St.)
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 7 Learning Series Keeping the Faith Jews facing contemporary issues from the Torah’s perspective. A learning series. Discuss different topics & enjoy kosher delicacies. “My Body Is My Temple” Exploring the Jewish perspective on tattoos, piercing and body respect. MONDAY EVENING: January 21 8:00PM – 9:30PM Hot Appetizers
“Missionary Impossible” Responses to missionaries’ battle for the Jewish soul. MONDAY NIGHT: February 25 8:00PM – 9:30PM Fondue, Chocolates and assorted sweets
Jazzukah!!!“Science and Torah?” Compelling evidence of the truths of Judaism and Torah in the face of Science. Monday night: March 31 8:00PM – 9:30PM Sushi Appetizers
Free for students only Community $18 Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM
At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
8 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Women’s Chodesh Club
For Man is the Tree of the Field Unearth your creative side, explore your spiritual roots
MONDAY night: February 11 7:30pm $10.00
Discuss: The Jewish view on ecology and the environment Create: Herb planting and pot painting Taste: Fruit and vegetable dishes
For more information, directions or to rsvp please call Chanie at: 336.5877 or Ruth at: 375.6320
At the home of: Mrs. Chanie Goldman 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
The Wandering Jew The Jewish nation; surviving strongly for 2,000 years
MONDAY night: April 7 7:30PM $10.00
Discuss: Jewish customs from around the world create: Ashkenazik and sefardic dishes from different countries taste: Our own creations
For more information, directions or to rsvp please call Chanie at: 336.5877
At the home of: Mrs. Chanie Goldman 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 9 Special Programs
Café Chabad Come socialize with friends and enjoy good Kosher food. Kosher, social night out! No reservations necessary! An opportunity to get a fresh, home-cooked, delicious meal and taste a variety of Kosher culinary delights. TUESDAY NIGHTs: 6:00 - 7:30 PM. spring Semester Sample dinners: Southern, Israeli, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, BBQ Students $7 Adult $10 Child $6 Café Chabad is subsidized by:Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Betty Wolf In loving memory of his father Chanoch Elazar Ben Toviah Noach - Leonard Wolf At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Girls Night Out Come hang out and have a blast! Learn some great cake decorating techniques with Avery Jaffe, followed by a scrap booking session. Bring your favorite pictures. Monday evening, February 18: 8:30-10:00pm Salad and smoothies bar. Bring your friends! For female students only At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) It’s a Small Jewish World with speed dating event An evening of Jewish culture and celebration! A mixer with students from: Brazil, Co- lumbia, France, Iran, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, Turkey, USA, and Venezuela. Showcasing their Jewish community by sharing food, drinks, custom and history. For students only. Co-Sponsored by: JAM Saturday evening: February 2, 9:30 – 11:30pm At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) Election BBQ Hang out with friends before school ends. Learn more about LCSG and run for a position on the board and make your vote count. Get involved with Jewish Gator Life on campus. Hot dogs, burgers and all the trimmings For students only. Sunday April 13, 5:00 – 6:30-pm At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
10 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Special Programs
Jewish Gator Day! Your Jewish heritage, Let it shine! Special edition student gift will be distributed. Come claim yours! Tuesday April 22 A d a y o f Je w i s h u n i t y & p r i d e . Be a p a r t o f it. UF Campus: more info and exact campus location TBA Finals Midnight Bagel Break Come on over for a delicious Kosher study break that will give you the energy you need to deal with finals. For students only Monday evening: April 28, 11:00pm – 1:00am At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
Graduation Celebration An evening in appreciation to our graduates Wednesday December 12 11:00pm – 1:00am An array of wine and cheese For graduating seniors and their professors only At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
Graduation Shabbat An elegant and memorable Shabbat dinner in honor of our graduates and their families Friday evening: May 7 8:30pm At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 11 Lecture Series
Missionary Impossible Responses to missionaries’ battle for the Jewish soul. With renowned authority on Judaism and Christian polemics Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz Director of Jews for Judaism International Inc. Monday night: February 25, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Fondue, Chocolates and Assorted Sweets Students: Free Community: $18.00 Sponsor: $180.00 Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) For more information or to help sponsor please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: [email protected] • 352.336.5877 Bentzion Kravitz, an acknowledged authority on Judaism and Christian polemics, is the founder and the Executive Director of Jews for Judaism International Inc. Born in 1954 in New York, Rabbi Kravitz at- tended the University of Texas in Austin, majoring in communications and went on to earn his degree from the Rabbinical College of America. A renowned lecturer, Rabbi Kravitz has appeared on both television and radio programs and has lectured extensively throughout the world to all denominations of Judaism. He has over 25 years of experience, in the Jewish community counseling Jews involved in cults and missionary groups. Rabbi Kravitz has successfully published many of his own articles and audiotapes and is the author of the highly acclaimed booklet, The Jewish Response To Missionaries. He has touched the lives of many and always leaves his audience inspired. Science and Torah Compelling evidence of the truths of Judaism & Torah in the face of Science With beloved spiritual teacher and charismatic orator: Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar The Shul – Chabad of Bal Harbour Monday evening: March 31, 8:00pm Sushi Appetizers • Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM Students: Free Community: $18.00 Sponsor: $180.00 Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) For more information or to help sponsor please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: [email protected] • 352.336.5877 Rabbi Sholom B. Lipskar is a beloved spiritual teacher and acclaimed speaker and has lectured in both schol- arly and lay settings throughout the globe. Since receiving ordination from the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva in Brooklyn in 1968, he has worked as an emissary for the Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory. In 1969 he founded the Landow Yeshiva Center in Miami Beach, Florida. In 1981, he founded The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida. Also in 1981 Rabbi Lipskar founded the Aleph Institute and the Educa- tional Academy for the Elderly. The Aleph Institute is a national humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for both prisoners and military personnel and their families. Rabbi Lipskar is the founder of the Miami International Conferences on Torah and Science and is recognized as an international leader bringing Torah values to people from all walks of life. He is a remarkable man with an extraordinary message that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
12 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Kosher Food Network
Chanie’s Kitchen Mix, Bake & Experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: Head Chef Chanie
THURSDAY EVENING: 8:30 – 10:30PM spring semester At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium) For students only
Dessert Showdown Taste test your Shabbat sweet tooth at the Friday Night Live dessert buffet. Each week a different two students will attempt to create their masterpiece desert. Every month a desert Queen or King will be crowned.
Call or e-mail to reserve your desert week 336.5877 • [email protected]
Cholent Showdown Taste test your Shabbat palate at the Shabbat morning Kiddush Each week a different student will attempt to create their masterpiece, Cholent, Dafina or Chamin Every month a Cholent King or Queen will be crowned.
Call or e-mail to reserve your Cholent week 336.5877 • [email protected]
Do the Twist Join fellow students and put your culinary skills to work baking Challah and other delicacies at different locations around campus
Locations and times TBA
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 13 Holidays
Purim on the Rocks Student Purim Bash
Thursday Night: March 20, 2008 8:30pm-1:00am
Rock n Roll … Live DJ • Buffet Dinner • Costume Contest • Hamentashen and Desserts • Megillah Readings • Drinks • Entertainment • much much more …
At: Holiday Inn – University Center, Banquet Hall 2nd floor 1250 West University Avenue (University Ave. corner NW 13th St.) Free of charge for college students only General Admission: $20 For more information please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman: [email protected] • 352.336.5877 Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAM Hawaiian Purim Luau Join us for our 8th annual Purim around the World Bash!
A variety of Island specialties: Limbo, laughter and live Jewish Hawaiian music …Design and create your own Plumeria Lei Hawaiian costume – Waikiki style (or costume of your choice), and much more
Friday afternoon: March 21, 2008 - 4:30pm Megillah Reading 4:30pm • Hawaiian Purim Buffet Feast 5:30pm
Adults $14 l Children $10.00 Students $10 Family $40 Sponsor $180
At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
For more information and reservations contact: 336.5877 – www.JewishGator.com
14 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Holidays
Passover Seders Don’t Pass-over Passover! Join us for warm and traditional Seders... First Seder: Saturday, April 19, 2008 • 8:45pm Second Seder: Sunday April 20, 2008 • 8:45pm Experience the deeper meaning of Passover complete with hand- baked Matzah and four cups of wine.
At:Lubavitch-ChabadJewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
Donations for Seder appreciated, prior to Passover only. For reservations or to help sponsor a students Seder, please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: 336.5877 – [email protected]
Lag B’omer 9th Annual Lag B’omer Carnival and Family Barbecue
Featuring: Kosher BB’Q with all the trimmings Hot Dogs • Potato Salad • Cole Slaw Corn • Burgers • Chips • Cold Soda Pony rides • Face painting • Stage performance • Craft zone Free raffle • Live Jewish music: 24th Street Klezmer band and lots of fun for everyone!
Thursday, May 22 • 5:00 - 7:30pm Megillah Reading 4:30pm • Hawaiian Purim Buffet Feast 5:30pm
Adults $7 Children $5 Students $4 Sponsor $100 At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)
For more information please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: www.JewishGator.com - 352.336.5877 – [email protected]
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 15 Family & Children
Challah Club for Toddlers Help your child explore the world of Shabbat
FRIDAY MORNING: 11:00 – 12:00PM At: Westside Park - playground area 34th Street corner NW 8th Avenue
For more information, please contact Chanie at: 336.5877 Linking Hearts A special needs program
For children & teenagers 5-16 with mental, physical and/or functional disability or handicap.
Home Hearts: College students and young adults visit participating children in their homes, providing true friendship, an opportunity to have fun, learn about their Jewish heritage, and create a heart to heart connection between the volunteer and child.
Linking Hearts connect Holiday Hearts: Special programs during the Jewish holidays special needs children, allow Linking Heart families to come together & enjoy hands-on cel- student volunteers, ebrations of the holidays. parents, supporters & staff, filling a void, Loving Hearts: Linking hearts create a support network of par- ents, volunteers and caring professionals to share ideas, resources and creating long lasting provide emotional support. friendships and making a If you would like to support this project, know of a family that can difference, one heart benefit from Linking Hearts, students or young adults that would like to at a time. volunteer, or for more information, please contact Chanie Goldman at [email protected] • 336 5877.
16 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Family & Children
Lubavitch-Chabad
Camp Gan Israel Where camp is more than just summer fun! June 16 – 27, 2008: Treat your Monday-Friday • 9:00am – 3:30pm For children ages 6-11 child to two Rates per child: $150 per weekly session $280 for both sessions weeks that Junior Camp Gan Israel will last a June 16 – 27, 2008 Monday-Friday • 9:00am – 12:00pm lifetime... For children ages 3-5 Rates per child: $90 per weekly session $160 for both sessions Extended lunch and nap session 12:00 – 1:00pm $25 per week Summer 2008 - Camp Gan Israel will be located at the Stephen Foster Elementary School Our sixth year! A limited number of reduced scholarship rates are available and will be given on a first come first serve basis. Reserve the dates! For more information & to register your child/ren please contact camp Directors Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman: 352.336.5877 – www.JewishGator.com
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 17 Be a Part of it
Judaism Online Your Jewish heritage is now only a click away www.JewishGator.com – Visit & bookmark our website Daily Thought • Weekly Torah Portion • Inspirational Essays • Weekly Magazine • Holiday Information • Jewish Stories • Shabbat Candle Lighting Times • Ask the Rabbi • Programs • Photo Album • And much more…
Torah Wheel & Deal Exercise your body Make a date to bike with the Rabbi & your soul! Sundays 11:30am Contact Rabbi Berl: www.JewishGator.com - 336.5877
Just say Spiritual Phone Snack Torah power! Spend 2 minutes a day on the phone with Rabbi Berl for a Torah power inspirational message. E-mail or call with your phone/cell number were Rabbi Berl can reach you and what time and days he should call. 352.336.5877 •[email protected] Jewish Birthday Club Students: Celebrate your birthday Shabbat! Let us know if your or your friend’s birthday is coming up and the culinary committee will prepare a special cake for the grand occasion honoring you. Parents: When’s your child’s birthday? What better way to celebrate than sponsoring a Shabbat dinner for 300 students in honor of your child’s birthday. Your child’s birthday plaque will then be prominently displayed and his/her favorite food will be served. Contact: www.JewishGator.com – 352.336.5877•[email protected]
Study in Israel Looking to spend some time learning in Jerusalem? We invite you to explore the fundamentals of Jewish thought at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies. The Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates and scholarships are available. The semester includes: Courses in Philosophy, Talmud, History, Chassidism and KaballahWorkshops on Israel Advocacy, Educational and Historical Tours Apply today at: www.mayanot.edu Jewish Gator Mitzvah Corps Visit local hospitals, nursing homes and bring cheer and warmth into people’s lives or visit incarcerated Jews and bring the joy of Judaism to them. Please contact www.JewihGator.com - 352-336-5877
18 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Be a Part of it
Jewish Gator Weekly Update & E-Torah Jewish Gator Weekly Update & E-Torah Receive your weekly dose of virtual spirituality wherever you may be. Jewish Gator E-Torah is the weekly online publication of Lubavitch-Chabad at UF. Sign up for the E-Torah and receive a weekly email with an inspirational and educational message plus keep up with all the happenings at the Center. Send your email address to: [email protected] type subscribe to list serve & you’ll be in touch! Free Trips to Israel An experience of a lifetime! If you are Jewish, ages 18-26 and have never visited Israel on a peer educational program we would like to invite you on a ten-day, adventurous, inspiring and edu- cational tour of Israel. For Free! Join the over 150,000 young Jews who have enjoyed this incredible gift. For more information & to sign up please visit: www. IsraelExpress.org or www.JewishGator.com. This trip is a gift of birthright Israel Feeling sick, lonely or down? Chicken soup prescription Rx # 336.5877 Take 1 bowl of piping chicken Matzah ball soup! Chicken soup prescription Generic for grandma’s remedy. Dr. Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Student Center, we’re here 4U. May refill often Contact Chabad-Lubavitch, your home away from home for delivery, www.JewishGator.com Mezuzah & Tefillin Bank Girls & Boys, need a Mezuzah for your dorm or apartment? Boys, need a pair of Tefillin? We will arrange to get them for your use & help you put it up & on! Contact Rabbi Berl at: 336.5877 •www.JewishGator.com Jewish Learning Network Do you want to learn, but don’t have the time for an official class? Join JNet, the Jewish Learning Network. Join hundreds across the globe who have been set up with a phone learning partner. Pick a topic of your choice, Choose a convenient time, Try it today. If you are interested, sign up today at www.JNet.org or e.mail Rabbi Berl at [email protected] Friday Light! A campaign encouraging one million women and girls to experience a weekly mo- ment of inner peace through the Jewish practice of Lighting Shabbat candles. Join us! Together we can light up our world. For more information and for you free candle lighting kit email [email protected] or visit www.FridayLight.org
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 19 Be part of it
20 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 Be part of it
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 21 Gator Shabbat Sponsor Parents, alumni, students, relatives, friends, please sponsor or co-sponsor one Shabbat a year! Every week, hundreds of students and friends enjoy a traditional Shabbat experience that will be cherished by them forever. Sponsor a Gator Shabbat in honor of a birthday, graduation, anniversary, wedding, bar/bat mitz- vah, yahrtzeit or other special dates in your or your loved ones lives. Gator Shabbat Sponsor: $2,000 Co-Sponsor: $1,000 • Quarter Sponsor: $500 “Shabbat at Chabad is the highlight of my week” -Benjamin 08 The great merit of hundreds of students celebrating Shabbat in honor of your special occasion will be an everlasting and true source of blessing and protection to you and yours. We will prominently display the Gator Shabbat sponsor and the occasion in its honor. You can sponsor or encourage your relatives and friends to sponsor! To reserve your Shabbat sponsorship for that special date or occasion, please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman: www.JewishGator.com • 352.336.5877 • [email protected] Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish! Student Center is a not-for-profit organization. All donations! are tax deductible.
22 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 thank you Mr. & Mrs. Nissim & Marcelle Ben-Shoaf, FL Dr. & Mrs. Larry & Diane Berman, FL The Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sharon Budwick, FL Community Center is founded on the principle that, Mr. Loren Cohen, FL while Jews embrace many levels of observance in Ms. Judith Cohen-Wilson, FL their personal lives, there should be a place for all Dr. & Mrs. Murry & Anne Drescher, FL Jews – no labels, no affiliations – to enhance the Mr. & Mrs. Zev & Leah Drizin, NY experience of being Jewish, to learn, to grow and Mr. & Mrs. Boruch & Yonit Duchman, FL feel at home. Mr. & Mrs. Shlomi & Alyson Feldman, NY Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Rochelle Finvarb, FL Our efforts come with large financial obligations Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Denise Fiske, FL and it is only with your partnership that we are able Mr. & Mrs. Andy & Joy Fiske, FL to keep our programs going and growing. While Dr. & Mrs. Jeff & Suzanne Fleigel, FL worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch is bound in its beliefs Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel & Chanie Gniwisch, Canada and aspirations, each center is an independent entity Mr. Byron Goss, FL and financially self-supporting. We are responsible Dr. & Mrs. Chaim & Miriam Hecht, IL to raise every cent of our annual operating budget. Mr. & Mrs. Johnny & Ilana Imerman, GA The only way that we can continue to so lovingly Mr. & Mrs. Sonny & Erica Kahn, FL and unconditionally help others is through your Dr. & Mrs. Giora & Hanna Katz, FL caring and support. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Center is a not-for-profit corporation and federally Mr. Roy Kiperwass, FL approved 501 (c) (3) organization. Mrs. Eileen Kratish, FL All donations are tax deductible. Ms. Tracy Kratish, FL Mr. & Mrs. Yuri & Mila Kurashvili, NY Our annual operating budget has reached Mr. & Mrs. Glenn & Nanette Lapides, FL $400,000.00. We thank all of our supporters, Mr. & Mrs. Shlomie & Shternie Litzman, NY partners and friends who selflessly give of themselves Mr. & Mrs. Fishel & Miriam Litzman, NY to support Jewish outreach and enable us to serve Dr. Robert Mames, FL the students and Jewish community. We highlight Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Robin Rimon, FL a few of our operating budget partners in each Dr. & Mrs. Jason & Denise Rosenberg, FL brochure as our way of saying thank you for your Mr. Gabriel Schwartzman, FL support! Dr. & Mrs. Joel & Lindsey Shugar, FL Mr. & Mrs. James & Judy Wilkerson, FL
352.336.5877 | www.JewishGator.com 23 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GAINESVILLE, FL PERMIT NO. 1
Lubavitch/Chabad Jewish Center of Gainesville Inc. 2021 NW 5th Avenue For more information or to sponsor any of Gainesville, Florida 32603 our progams please contact
Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman The printingofthisguidewassponsoredby:Printhouse-Brooklyn, NY718.628.6700 www.JewishGator.com | 352.336.5877 [email protected]