Dear Friends,
Each Shabbat when we chant Eishet Chayil, we expound on and rejoice in the qualities of strong, virtuous women in Judaism, not only in our history but also in our current lives. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, nieces -- we all have sterling examples and role models for younger women to emulate. Where would we be without women? Simply answered: we would not be.
At Chabad, we have always celebrated and been grateful for the bat mitzvot and with this in mind, this week we joyfully anticipate the bat mitzvah of Casey Feins. As a community, we are so proud of her accomplishments. A celebration of this event will include a beautiful family Havdalah service to mark the special occasion.
This week's reading tells how Abraham and Sarah were a team, bringing light, warmth, and community together. A team works together as a unit -- not separately as single entities. Without Sarah at his side, his woman of valor who set the tone for love, spirituality and personal growth for all those around her, Abraham's team could not have been as successful.
Treasure your personal Eishet Chayil daily, but honor her in song every Shabbat.
On behalf of my wife, Ettie, and the entire Chabad of Naples community, I would like to express heartfelt wishes of Mazel Tov to our Bat Mitzvah girl, Casey Feins; to her wonderful parents, Jeff & Linda ; to her grandparents Mickey & Marty Feins and Joanne Manheimer; and to all of the family and friends on this auspicious “Bat Mitzvah” Celebration.
Good Shabbas