What I'm thankful for!

Chabad Naples gives thanks every day

At Chabad Naples, we don't have to be pilgrims to give thanks nor do we have to wait for an annual holiday to remember to be grateful for not only all we have, but also for our association with you, our Chabad Naples family, and all you do.

If we were to list everyone to whom we are grateful and everything they do for which we are grateful, we would be out of space before we begin! We are personally grateful for your constant presence, and for your loyally reading my weekly messages and occasionally commenting on them.  Your support of our efforts on a daily basis, and attending our Shabbat dinners and being an active part of the simcha of the growing Chabad is so important to us.

It's heartwarming that you notice and rejoice with us when you hear of the incredible success of our Preschool, and especially when you take the time to attend their programs:  when we almost had SRO at their delightfully memorable Thanksgiving/Chanukah program last week.  As the shared occasions of Thanksgiving and Chanukah (Thanksgivikah) are on everyone's lips while they relax and enjoy the holidays, let us rededicate ourselves to a goal of making at least a little part of each day a celebration, to extend the wonderful experience of just plain feeling good all year long!

There is a beautiful prayer we say each morning and I think how peaceful we could be if we made a resolution to begin each day with thanks:  "G-d, the soul that You have placed within me is pure. You have created it, You have formed it, You have breathed it into me and You preserve it within me..." 

How thankful we are to have such enthusiastic participation for our Grand Chanukah Parade and Festival this coming week, and how thankful your family and friends will be when you bring them to enjoy it. REMEMBER:  lots of parking available at The Coastland Mall just across the street, or the Publix parking lot immediately north of us. 

Wishing you a beautiful Shabbat,

Rabbi Fishel & Ettie