Dear Friends,
That's it, you're booked! Tell your friends, tell your boss, spread the word, these dates are all booked up for you.
The annual Conference of Jewish People and G-d (COJPG), commonly referred to as "The High Holidays" begins Friday night, September 11, 2026, with Rosh Hashanah and continues through Sunday night, September 21, 2026.
So those are the days that you (and all of us) are all booked up. We're scheduled to spend quality time, submit annual reports, catch up on our mission progress with our Creator, and receive blessings for consolation, happiness and health from our Best Friend.
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In this week’s Torah portion, we read about the Torah scroll that never left the kings side.
The holiest Jewish object is the Sefer Torah, the Torah scroll. For a Torah to be kosher, every letter must be carefully written. Each letter is a critical part of the whole Torah. If one letter is missing, the entire Torah scroll is invalid
At the same time, the laws of the Torah scroll state that each letter must stand on its own, surrounded by empty space. If a letter is slightly connected to another, even with a thin ink mark, this too invalidates the scroll.
Our sages teach that each of us possesses a soul that corresponds to one of the Torah letters.
For our souls to develop and succeed, they must reflect the two laws of the Torah scroll. On the one hand, we all need to understand our responsibility to the greater community. We are a part of the whole and cannot exclude ourselves from our collective responsibility. When we act irresponsibly, we affect everyone. We don't act in a vacuum, and whatever we do must be good both for ourselves and for others.
But we are also individuals. Each of us has a unique contribution and a special way of making a difference. The world is a better place because we don't all do the same thing. Everyone can shine brightly with their own personality. Our individuality needs to be appreciated and protected. Each of us has different personalities, talents, and strengths that must be nurtured in our own special way.
We are all responsible to each other, but we are special in our own way.
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We saved you a seat.
Uplifting and inspiring!
We are very excited for a complete High Holiday experience, like no other!
For twenty-three years High Holidays at Chabad of Naples have been inspiring, family-friendly, soul stirring, insightful and uplifting.
Whether you joined us in the past or not, we look forward to welcoming your entire family this year at your Chabad Naples family. Please RSVP today so we can plan accordingly!
Rosh Hashonah is a mere four weeks away. It's never too soon to prepare, so gear up and get ready for the High Holidays. Have you made plans yet? Our doors are open - plan to join us! Visit the website or contact Michelle at the office for information.
We take this opportunity to wish you and your family an early Shanah Tova U'metuka - a good and sweet year, a year filled with happiness, blessing, success, naches and all good things. May this year be a year of growth, a year of prosperity, a year of peace and serenity in Israel and beyond.
Rabbi Fishel and Ettie Zaklos
Arthur M. Seigel
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.