Dear Friend,

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As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude on a year of extraordinary growth and connection at Chabad of Sarasota. With our community expanding in every direction, we have worked tirelessly to provide inspiring, meaningful, and accessible Jewish experiences for all ages.

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Our adult education offerings continued to flourish, with packed weekly classes, dynamic JLI courses on Wednesdays and Sundays, monthly Women’s Group meetings, and the Rebbetzin Schmooze on Friday nights—all contributing to a vibrant culture of Torah learning. The Kaplan Preschool and the Weinstein JKids Hebrew Club welcomed new families, while the Mommy and Me program created warm spaces for Jewish engagement across generations.

 

This year also marked the arrival of our new youth directors, Rabbi Mendy and Chaya Mushkah Steinmetz, whose energy and dedication have brought new life to CTeen and other youth activities.

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This year’s holiday celebrations were filled with joy and unity. From A Taste of Chanukah and Purim festivities to our communal Passover Seders, Lag B’Omer gatherings, Sukkot festivals in our newly built Sukkah, and our Shavuot celebrations, each event strengthened the bonds of our growing community.

 

The annual Dr. Leonard Schwartzbaum Longevity Symposium continued to draw exceptional speakers and wide participation, deepening our commitment to wellness, education, and connection.

Alongside these beautiful offerings, the increased requirement for security at events and at the Preschool has added significant financial strain.

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To meet these needs and continue expanding our programs, we are launching our End-of-Year MATCH-A-THON!

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For the next ten days, every dollar you give will be doubled, thanks to the generosity of our matching partners: Jeffrey and Sheryl Isaac, Dr. Barry and Anne Stein, and Kirk and Jo Ellyn Weisman.

A $100 donation becomes $200.
A $500 donation becomes $1,000.
Your impact is doubled.

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Our goal is to raise $100,000 by year’s end. These funds will allow us to continue providing quality programs that attract local families from all walks of life. With your help, Chabad of Sarasota will remain a welcoming center of learning, spirituality, and community for everyone who enters.

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Every contribution, large or small, makes a meaningful difference. Join the campaign today and help us finish 2025 with strength, unity, and hope.

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With heartfelt gratitude and Happy Chanukah,

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Rabbi Chaim and Sara Steinmetz