It’s the warmth of a Friday night table where everyone belongs.
It’s Jewish pride strengthened through learning, celebration, and visibility.
It’s care, dignity, and connection for seniors, families, and individuals who need it most.
Chabad of South Orlando is a home for Jewish life — open, vibrant, and welcoming — where no one is ever left to feel alone. Every program, every visit, and every public expression of Jewish life exists for one reason: to bring light, strength, and hope to our community.
As we approach the close of 2025, we reflect with gratitude on how much has been accomplished — and with clarity on how essential this work remains.
Operating Chabad of South Orlando requires constant commitment and significant resources. Our rabbis, rebbetzins, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to serve a growing community — without membership dues, barriers, or exclusion.
This year has shown us how vital that mission is.
From expanding Jewish pride through public menorah lightings across South Orlando, to caring for seniors and families through our Chabad Cares Program, the need has only increased. Recent global events have reminded us that Jewish life must be strengthened — not hidden — and that light must be increased precisely when darkness feels close.
To help meet these growing needs, a group of devoted supporters has stepped forward with a powerful opportunity. They have pledged to match every dollar given, up to $100,000, during these last 5 days of the year.
That means that your gift today will be doubled, immediately expanding its impact and enabling Chabad to continue responding to urgent needs with strength and confidence.
By participating in this matching campaign, you become a partner in everything Chabad of South Orlando does — from community care and education, to public celebrations and moments of Jewish pride.
Every act of generosity matters. And during this campaign, every gift matters twice as much.
Your support helps ensure that:
Judaism will have continuity
Seniors feel remembered and valued
Families find connection and support
Jewish life remains visible, confident, and strong
No one in our community faces hardship alone
As our sages teach, one good deed can tip the scale toward goodness. Today, you have the opportunity to see that impact multiplied.
We invite you to make your most meaningful gift as we close out 2025. Your contribution — whether through a donation, stock gift, real property, or legacy commitment — empowers Chabad of South Orlando to continue shining light where it is needed most.
On behalf of all those whose lives are uplifted by your generosity, thank you for standing with us, believing in this mission, and helping build a stronger Jewish future.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,
Rabbi Yosef & Chani Konikov
Rabbi Nissan & Shaina Zibell
Rabbi Matan Bar Menashe