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The Heart of Jewish Life at UFJewish Gator GuideSpring 2008

VOLUME 8 – ISSUE 2

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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.

Go Gators!

Rabbi Berl and Chanie Goldman

JEwISH GATOR GUIDE Volume 8 – Issue 2

Published four times a year by: Lubavitch-Chabad

Jewish Center at the University of Florida

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A Home At The University Of FLORIDA ...Where Every Jew is Family

PRESIDENT – Davita Mabaurakh

VICE PRESIDENTS – Sandy Baum, Eric Bassan

TREASURER – Jacob Rimon

SECRETARY - Rachel Benson

PROGRAm ExECUTIVES – Alex Epstein, Keren Reznik

ADVERTISING ExECUTIVES – Suzanne Kerpel, Mordy Kramer, Ronit Schlesinger

FRESHmAN COORDINATOR – Jaime Milgram

GREEk COORDINATOR – David Drescher

EDUCATION ExECUTIVE – Jacob Esquenazi

wOmEN’S PROGRAmS COORDINATORS – Ayelet Gaito, Jennifer Sackin

HOLIDAY ExECUTIVE – Cyn Apfelbaum, Diana Diesendruck

FUNDRAISING ExECUTIVE – David Amar

SHABBAT ExECUTIVES – Ilana Arnowitz, Rebecca Schoonover

SOCIAL ACTION ExECUTIVE – Adam Snipelisky

CULINARY COmmITTEE – Alan Blacharz, Oren Okhovat,

Mandy Niad, Gabe Shook

GRADUATE SCHOOL COORDINATOR – Jenna Backer

LAw SCHOOL COORDINATORS – Ilan Kaufer, Amy Stover

mEDICAL SCHOOL COORDINATOR – Lital Dardik

JSU PRESIDENT – Danielle Obrart

JSU LIAISON – Shaina Akrish

FACULTY ADVISOR – Professor Howard Rothman

Rabbi Berl & Chanie GoldmanDirectors

2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603t.352.336.5877 www.JewishGator.com

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Brian AbergelSabrina Abitbol

Yaakov AbudaramJasmine AronsonEmily BernsteinElias BenarrochJudith BraggerShir CarmelyCarly Chetek

Brandon CohenDaniel DrescherJosh FriedmanJackie FeldmanSean Gabay

Brandon GlantzDori GoldsteinLevi GoldmanJonathan Hack

Deborah HerbstmanAndrew Hoffman

Avery JaffeHillary KenerJulia KufmanNesli Levy

Emma MilmanDavid Nurieli

Effi ParisDonna PaniryDevin Plevka

Amy PodolskyJeremy Reiz

Lindsay ResslerAndres ScharifkerAndrea SchneiderAlex SchwartzLaurie SettonIlanit Sisso

Spenser SolisTina Svetkova

Katherine SteinvortzShira Spalter

Jonathan SzydloMelanie Taylor

Benjamin ThompsonCharlie WasersteinJerome WilkersonJordan Wolland

OFFICERS AT LARGE


Girl coffee talkGive 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

Kabbala 101Course 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 KabbalahmARCH 26 - Cosmic Order: The Four WorldsAPRIL 2 - 10 Sefirot: Ten Foundations of the Human PersonalityAPRIL 9 - Afterlife and ArmaggedonAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

THURSDAY AFTERNOON: 5:00 –6:00PmJAN. 17, FEB. 7 - 21, mARCH 27, APRIL 10At: UF Campus Starbucks Hub

Law ‘n’ LunchExplore Jewish law texts as they relate to the 21st century (with Kosher lunch) Presented by: Rabbi BerlA joint project of: Jewish Gator Graduate Association &Jewish Student Law Association

wEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: 12:00 – 1:00PmJANUARY 23, FEBRUARY 20, mARCH 26

At: UF Campus - Levin School of law - Faculty dining room or TBA

For students only

torah cLaSSeS


hebrew reading crash courseFinally 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 – 9:00PmJANUARY 30, FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27

At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

one-on-one LearningRabbi 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

Med ‘n’ MunchDiscover 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

torah cLaSSeS


TGI Shabbat !

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 PmSPRING SEmESTER


Shabbat MorninG ServiceSSATURDAY mORNINGS: 10:30AmSPRING SEmESTERShacharit, Torah Reading, Mussaf followed by Kiddush lunch

At: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center

Friday night Live!Shabbat on Fifth Ave!

Minyan daily evening Services7:30 PmSPRING SEmESTERSnacks ServedThe Minyan is in loving memory of:Kariel Chaya Bas Baila Malka - Carolyn Levy

At: Lubavitch-ChabadJewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

Shabbat & PraYer


TGI Shabbat ! Friday night Live!

Minyan daily evening Services

orange & blue ShabbatmARCH 28 – 29, 2008

Scholar in residence – Rabbi Levi kaplan, Director, Ivy League Torah Study Program

FRIDAY mARCH 28: 7:30PmJoin 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

Southeastern Jewish Student conferenceSpend Shabbat with students from universities throughout the Southeast

including: Emory - FAU - FIU - FSU - LYNN - mDC - Tulane - TAmU -UCF - UF - UG - Um - UNF- USFworkshops, services, great food, torah classes,

entertainment and good comradeship

APRIL 4 – 5, 2008Presented 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.)

Family WeekendFEBRUARY 15 -16, 2008

AN INSPIRATIONAL wEEkEND SHOwCASING JEwISH LIFE AT UF - HONORING THE STUDENTS!

FRIDAY NIGHT: FEBRUARY 157:30pm: Experience the warmth of Shabbat Services and Dinner

SATURDAY EVENING: FEBRUARY 168:00 - 10:00pm: buffet dinner & student awards ceremony

11:00pm: Havdallah & BBQ after the Gator gameA showcase of Jewish life at the University of Florida

For all UF students, parents, grandparents, relatives and friendsAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center

2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

SPeciaL WeeKendS


Jews facing contemporary issues from the Torah’s perspective. A LEARNING SERIES.

Discuss different topics & enjoy kosher delicacies.

Jazzukah!!!

KeePinG the Faith

“My body is My temple”Exploring the Jewish perspective on tattoos, piercing and body respect.mONDAY EVENING: JANUARY 218:00Pm – 9:30PmHot Appetizers

“Missionary impossible”Responses to missionaries’ battle for the Jewish soul.mONDAY NIGHT: FEBRUARY 258:00Pm – 9:30PmFondue, Chocolates and assorted sweets

“Science and torah?”Compelling evidence of the truths of Judaism and Torah in the face of Science.

mONDAY NIGHT: mARCH 318:00Pm – 9:30PmSushi Appetizers

LearninG SerieS

FREE FOR STUDENTS ONLYCommunity $18

Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAm



For Man is the tree of the FieldUnearth your creative side, explore your spiritual roots

mONDAY NIGHT: FEBRUARY 11 7:30Pm

$10.00

DISCUSS: The Jewish view on ecology and the environmentCREATE: Herb planting and pot painting

TASTE: Fruit and vegetable dishes

For more information, directions or to rsvp please callChanie at: 336.5877 or Ruth at: 375.6320

At the home of: mrs. Chanie Goldman2021 Nw 5th Ave.

(five blocks north of the stadium)

the Wandering JewThe Jewish nation; surviving strongly for 2,000 years

mONDAY NIGHT: APRIL 7 7:30Pm

$10.00

DISCUSS: Jewish customs from around the worldCREATE: Ashkenazik and sefardic dishes from different countries

TASTE: Our own creations

For more information, directions or to rsvp please callChanie at: 336.5877

At the home of: mrs. Chanie Goldman2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

WoMen’S chodeSh cLub


Girls night outCome 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: 8:30-10:00PmSalad and smoothies bar. Bring your friends! For female students onlyAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

it’s a Small Jewish Worldwith speed dating eventAn 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 – 11:30PmAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

election bbQHang 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-PmAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

café chabadCome 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 SEmESTERSample dinners: Southern, Israeli, Italian, Chinese, mexican, BBQStudents $7 Adult $10 Child $6Café Chabad is subsidized by:Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Betty Wolf In loving memory of his father Chanoch Elazar Ben Toviah Noach - Leonard WolfAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

SPeciaL ProGraMS


JeWiSh Gator daY!YOUR JEwISH HERITAGE, LET IT SHINE!

Special edition student gift will be distributed. Come claim yours!

TUESDAY APRIL 22A dAy of Jewish unity & pride. Be A pArt of it.

UF Campus: more info and exact campus location TBA

Finals Midnight bagel breakCome 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 – 1:00AmAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center

2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

Graduation celebrationAn evening in appreciation to our graduates

wEDNESDAY DECEmBER 12 11:00Pm – 1:00Am

An array of wine and cheeseFor graduating seniors and their professors only


SPeciaL ProGraMS

Graduation ShabbatAn elegant and memorable Shabbat dinner in honor

of our graduates and their familiesFRIDAY EVENING: mAY 7

8:30Pm



Science and torahCompelling evidence of the truths of Judaism & Torah in the face of ScienceWith beloved spiritual teacher and charismatic orator: RABBI SHOLOm D. LIPSkARThe Shul – Chabad of Bal HarbourmONDAY EVENING: mARCH 31, 8:00Pm Sushi Appetizers • Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAmStudents: Free Community: $18.00 Sponsor: $180.00Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAmAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)For more information or to help sponsor please contactRabbi 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.

Lecture SerieS

Missionary impossibleResponses to missionaries’ battle for the Jewish soul.With renowned authority on Judaism and Christian polemicsRABBI BENTzION kRAVITz Director of Jews for Judaism International Inc.mONDAY NIGHT: FEBRUARY 25, 8:00Pm TO 9:30PmFondue, Chocolates and Assorted SweetsStudents: Free Community: $18.00 Sponsor: $180.00Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAmAt: Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)For more information or to help sponsor please contactRabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: [email protected] • 352.336.5877Bentzion 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.


chanie’s KitchenMix, Bake & Experience the secrets of Kosher cooking

Presented by: Head Chef Chanie

THURSDAY EVENING: 8:30 – 10:30PmSPRING SEmESTERAt: Lubavitch-Chabad

Jewish Student & Community Center2021 Nw 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium)

For students only

dessert ShowdownTaste 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]

do the twistJoin fellow students and put your culinary skills to work baking

Challah and other delicacies at different locations around campus

LOCATIONS AND TImES TBA

cholent ShowdownTaste 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]

KoSher Food netWorK


Purim on the rocksSTUDENT PURIM BASH

THURSDAY NIGHT: mARCH 20, 20088:30Pm-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 floor1250 west University Avenue (University Ave. corner Nw 13th St.)Free of charge for college students onlyGeneral Admission: $20For more information please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman:[email protected] • 352.336.5877Co-Sponsored by: JSU and JAm

hawaiian Purim LuauJoin us for our 8th annual Purim around the World Bash!

A variety of Island specialties: Limbo, laughter and live JewishHawaiian music …Design and create your own Plumeria LeiHawaiian costume – Waikiki style (or costume of your choice), and much more

FRIDAY AFTERNOON: mARCH 21, 2008 - 4:30PmMegillah Reading 4:30pm • Hawaiian Purim Buffet Feast 5:30pm

Adults $14 l Children $10.00 Students $10 Family $40 Sponsor $180


For more information and reservations contact:336.5877 – www.JewishGator.com

hoLidaYS


Passover SedersDON’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 Center2021 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’omer9th Annual Lag B’omer Carnival and Family Barbecue

Featuring: kosher BB’Q with all the trimmingsHot Dogs • Potato Salad • Cole SlawCorn • 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 - 7:30PMMegillah Reading 4:30pm • Hawaiian Purim Buffet Feast 5:30pm

Adults $7 Children $5 Students $4 Sponsor $100


For more information please contact Rabbi Berl or Chanie Goldman at: www.JewishGator.com - 352.336.5877 – [email protected]

hoLidaYS


challah club for toddlersHelp your child explore the world of Shabbat

FRIDAY mORNING: 11:00 – 12:00PmAt: westside Park - playground area34th Street corner Nw 8th Avenue

For more information, please contact Chanie at: 336.5877

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.

HOLIDAY HEARTS: Special programs during the Jewish holidays allow Linking Heart families to come together & enjoy hands-on cel-ebrations of the holidays.

LOVING HEARTS: Linking hearts create a support network of par-ents, volunteers and caring professionals to share ideas, resources and provide emotional support.

If you would like to support this project, know of a family that can benefit from Linking Hearts, students or young adults that would like to volunteer, or for more information, please contact Chanie Goldman at [email protected] • 336 5877.

Linking heartsA SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM

Linking Hearts connect

special needs children,

student volunteers,

parents, supporters

& staff, filling a void,

creating long lasting

friendships and making a

difference, one heart

at a time.

FaMiLY & chiLdren


Lubavitch-Chabad

FaMiLY & chiLdren

JUNE 16 – 27, 2008: Monday-Friday • 9:00am – 3:30pm

For children ages 6-11Rates per child: $150 per weekly session $280 for both sessions

JUNIOR CAmP GAN ISRAELJUNE 16 – 27, 2008

Monday-Friday • 9:00am – 12:00pmFor children ages 3-5

Rates per child: $90 per weekly session $160 for both sessionsExtended lunch and nap session 12:00 – 1:00pm $25 per week

Camp Gan Israel will be located at the Stephen Foster Elementary School

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

camp Gan israel Where camp is more than just summer fun!

Treat your child to two weeks that will last a lifetime...

Summer 2008 - Our sixth year!


Judaism onlineYour Jewish heritage is now only a click away www.JEwISHGATOR.COm – Visit & bookmark our websiteDaily 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 & dealMake a date to bike with the Rabbi SUNDAYS 11:30AmContact Rabbi Berl: www.JewishGator.com - 336.5877

Spiritual Phone SnackSpend 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 clubSTUDENTS: 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 ToursApply today at: www.mAYANOT.EDU

be a Part oF it

Exercise your body & your soul!

Jewish Gator Mitzvah corpsVisit 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

Just say Torah power!


Jewish Gator Weekly update & e-torahJewish 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 israelIf 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 bankGirls & 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 networkDo 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]

be a Part oF it

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

An experience of a lifetime!


be Part oF it


!!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] Jewish Student Center is a not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.


The Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center is founded on the principle that,

while Jews embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews – no labels, no affiliations – to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn, to grow and

feel at home.

Our efforts come with large financial obligations and it is only with your partnership that we are able

to keep our programs going and growing. While worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch is bound in its beliefs and aspirations, each center is an independent entity

and financially self-supporting. We are responsible to raise every cent of our annual operating budget. The only way that we can continue to so lovingly

and unconditionally help others is through your caring and support. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish

Center is a not-for-profit corporation and federally approved 501 (c) (3) organization.

All donations are tax deductible.

Our annual operating budget has reached $400,000.00. We thank all of our supporters,

partners and friends who selflessly give of themselves to support Jewish outreach and enable us to serve the students and Jewish community. We highlight

a few of our operating budget partners in each brochure as our way of saying thank you for your

support!

Mr. & Mrs. Nissim & Marcelle Ben-Shoaf, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Larry & Diane Berman, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sharon Budwick, FL

Mr. Loren Cohen, FL

Ms. Judith Cohen-Wilson, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Murry & Anne Drescher, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Zev & Leah Drizin, NY

Mr. & Mrs. Boruch & Yonit Duchman, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Shlomi & Alyson Feldman, NY

Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Rochelle Finvarb, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Denise Fiske, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Andy & Joy Fiske, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Jeff & Suzanne Fleigel, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel & Chanie Gniwisch, Canada

Mr. Byron Goss, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Chaim & Miriam Hecht, IL

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny & Ilana Imerman, GA

Mr. & Mrs. Sonny & Erica Kahn, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Giora & Hanna Katz, FL

Mr. Roy Kiperwass, FL

Mrs. Eileen Kratish, FL

Ms. Tracy Kratish, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Yuri & Mila Kurashvili, NY

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn & Nanette Lapides, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Shlomie & Shternie Litzman, NY

Mr. & Mrs. Fishel & Miriam Litzman, NY

Dr. Robert Mames, FL

Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Robin Rimon, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Jason & Denise Rosenberg, FL

Mr. Gabriel Schwartzman, FL

Dr. & Mrs. Joel & Lindsey Shugar, FL

Mr. & Mrs. James & Judy Wilkerson, FL

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