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ב"ה<br />
CHABAD<br />
CENTER<br />
for<br />
JEWISH<br />
LIFE<br />
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Our Guiding Light<br />
<strong>Chabad</strong> is a global movement of joyful Jewish education and<br />
community connection driven by the teachings of the Lubavitcher<br />
Rebbe. With his profound love for humanity and boundless<br />
optimism, the Rebbe launched an unprecedented range of<br />
Jewish institutions, programs and social services. <strong>Chabad</strong> of<br />
the <strong>Shore</strong>, together with tens of thousands of emissaries and<br />
volunteers of all denominations continue the Rebbe’s mission<br />
to create a world of goodness, G-dliness and redemption
Dear friend<br />
We are proud to announce the realization of a years-long dream: with<br />
G-d’s eternal blessing and the major support of friends such as you, our<br />
community has begun building the magnificent new <strong>Chabad</strong> Center for<br />
Jewish Life. On the site of our modest storefront <strong>Chabad</strong> House, the<br />
new center will be a true home for a future that is educated, excited and<br />
empowered.<br />
In addition to the breathtaking future you can imagine for yourself in the<br />
new center, it will be a momentous gift to the lasting Jewish landscape<br />
in Monmouth County. We are excited to have you onboard for these<br />
achievements and energized to impact the lives of so many more Jersey<br />
<strong>Shore</strong> residents and students at Monmouth University.<br />
We are so honored by your participation in <strong>Chabad</strong>’s programs of joyous<br />
Jewish experiences and education. We look forward to sharing the<br />
journey with you!<br />
With gratitude and anticipation,<br />
RABBI LAIBEL & CHANI<br />
SCHAPIRO<br />
Co-directors
Soulelevating<br />
Study
“<br />
RENÉE<br />
DOEHLER<br />
on <strong>Chabad</strong>’s Adult Education<br />
Torah study on Mondays has not only educated my mind, it<br />
has elevated my soul, enriched my life and given me a deepened<br />
sense of faith. I feel part of a wonderful community that<br />
I am proud of. I have an amazing mentor and have made<br />
some lovely friends. Never would I have imagined how<br />
”<br />
much knowledge and joy I would receive from attending<br />
the Monday morning Weekly Women’s Roundtable.
Timeless<br />
Tradition
“<br />
RUSSELL<br />
HERMAN<br />
on <strong>Chabad</strong>’s Synagogue Services<br />
Growing up with a conservative affiliation, I never would<br />
have imagined I would be a regular at a place like <strong>Chabad</strong>.<br />
I found out very shortly after arriving how warm and<br />
welcoming the rabbis and congregants are. Additionally,<br />
I discovered how meaningful, timeless and applicable the<br />
prayers, studies and traditions are to my everyday life. Only<br />
in hindsight can I see how much I needed the spiritual<br />
nourishment that the <strong>Chabad</strong> provides. My family is<br />
extremely grateful to <strong>Chabad</strong> of the <strong>Shore</strong> and the Rebbe’s<br />
”<br />
vision for igniting and fueling our Jewish passion, pride and<br />
education. It has enhanced countless aspects of our lives.
Faith &<br />
Identity
“<br />
HAYLEY<br />
BREY<br />
on <strong>Chabad</strong> at Monmouth University<br />
<strong>Chabad</strong> is my home away from home. Friday night dinners,<br />
classes and special events are open, warm and welcoming.<br />
Participants experience the joy of Judaism. Coming from<br />
a non-religious home, with no knowledge, <strong>Chabad</strong> made<br />
it possible to start my Jewish journey. Rabbi Yaakov &<br />
”<br />
Rivki helped me not only learn about my Jewish faith but<br />
develop a strong Jewish identity. I am forever grateful.
<strong>Chabad</strong> Center<br />
for<br />
ewish Life
A DIFFERENT<br />
KIND OF BUILDING<br />
A building for you.<br />
For your soul, for your mind.<br />
For your hands, for your heart.<br />
For your children, for your<br />
teens, for your parents.<br />
For your special needs brothers<br />
and sisters, sons and daughters.<br />
For your family, for your community.<br />
For the whole you!
Exceptional<br />
Friendship
ADRIA C. GLASS<br />
on Hand in Hand<br />
“<br />
Each week without fail, a group of four teenagers come to<br />
our home, two exceptionally dedicated friends for each of<br />
our children. Hannah and Connor lived in a very lonely<br />
world, day-in and day-out… they now have a life filled with<br />
lots of fun and real friends. And because of the Sunday<br />
Circle, Tom and I get some time alone to talk peacefully<br />
and uninterrupted. (This is something very rare in our<br />
”<br />
world as parents of 2 autistic children.) We literally don’t<br />
know what we would do without Hand-in-Hand!
Grassroots<br />
Growth
JENNA USATIN<br />
AND FAMILY<br />
“<br />
We love how they involve the whole family in every holiday.<br />
”<br />
on <strong>Chabad</strong> Hebrew School<br />
When we moved back to the area three years ago, we knew<br />
that by choosing <strong>Chabad</strong> Hebrew School, our daughter would<br />
receive the best and most authentic Jewish education. They<br />
have a way of engaging the children and making it fun to learn.<br />
Our daughter looks forward to Hebrew school every week<br />
and is excited to share with us all that she has learned.
Genuine<br />
Care
MARSHA GRYVATZ<br />
AND FAMILY<br />
“<br />
We’re delighted with Preschool of the Arts—a warm,<br />
on Preschool of the Arts<br />
nurturing environment in which our son is learning through<br />
play, music, yoga and art while beginning to understand<br />
the stories and traditions of Judaism. We’ve seen steady<br />
growth with his communication, social and reasoning skills;<br />
undoubtedly due to his responsive teachers and staff and<br />
their genuine care for his wellbeing and education. The<br />
”<br />
difference between the experience here and other places<br />
we’ve been privy to is both remarkable and palpable.
<strong>Building</strong> a center for all of us<br />
will take each of us.<br />
<strong>Chabad</strong> of the <strong>Shore</strong> creates a welcoming atmosphere for people of diverse<br />
backgrounds and beliefs, fostering an open and personal Jewish experience.<br />
The new <strong>Chabad</strong> Center for Jewish Life will deepen this ability to embrace and<br />
enhance our Jewish identities. And as an iconic building along Ocean Avenue,<br />
the Center will invite anyone to walk in and feel as if they’ve always belonged.<br />
Our faith can move mountains.<br />
Our unity can move generations.<br />
Just as we are bound by faith and culture, we share the responsibility to<br />
create an environment in which our Jewish heritage can thrive.<br />
Let’s unite to build a place where all of us can gather<br />
as a community, for holidays and life-cycle events,<br />
cultural activities and social gatherings.
PHASE 1:<br />
COMPLETE<br />
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PURCHASE<br />
In August 2015, <strong>Chabad</strong> of the <strong>Shore</strong> purchased 1.8 acres along Ocean<br />
Ave from Brighton Ave until West End Avenue – as a spacious site for the<br />
new <strong>Chabad</strong> Center.<br />
PHASE 2:<br />
COMPLETE<br />
CAMPUS DESIGN & APPROVALS<br />
In October 2016, the new Center received unanimous approval and<br />
overwhelming support from the Long Branch Planning Board.<br />
PHASE 3:<br />
IN PROGRESS<br />
CONSTRUCTION & DEDICATION<br />
In October 2016, <strong>Chabad</strong> of the <strong>Shore</strong> launched a building campaign to<br />
build this historic center, a home to countless memorable milestones and a<br />
spectacular source of pride for the greater Monmouth County community.
CHABAD OF THE SHORE<br />
Menachem Learning Institute<br />
620 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740<br />
732-229-2424 | www.chabadshore.com