Chabad at UA Kick-Start
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Campus Shluchos. I'm sure those two words bring to mind some of the thriving, vibrant, and enormous campus Chabad houses around the world. Well, here is one more name to hopefully add to your list: The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
On August 11th, with thanks and praise to Hashem, and with the guidance of the Rebbe, My wife, Rosie and I, are moving out to Tuscaloosa to set up a Chabad presence. Both of us grew up surrounded by Shluchos our entire lives, and campus life is one that truly speaks to us both. We have visited the University, and we already feel a sense of connection to the students and the untapped Jewish energy there. As of now, the estimated 1,000 Jewish students on campus have no place like that of a warm, welcoming, home-cooked meals, type of Chabad House. We plan on changing that.
Our immediate goals upon arrival are to establish Friday night and Shabbas day services and meals, weekly Torah and BBQ classes, and programs for every Jewish Yom Tov. With time, we see ourselves growing and expanding to fill all areas of need. We know that the college years can be a whirlwind of classes, exams, parties, blurred faces, and questions; we also know that many students take those years to try and determine who they are and what type of future they want. We want to make sure that those 1,000 Jewish Neshama's have a place that can help them figure out what role their Jewishness will play in all of that.
This is where we turn to you. We cannot do this without the collective generosity of our friends, families, and fellow Jews around the world. Our hearts are filled with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nerves; our bank accounts however, are less full. Please consider contributing to our campaign so that we can have the resources to change Tusculoosa, Alabama for the better. It goes without saying that no amount is too big or too small! A donation or a public share of our page: it all helps!
We thank you all in advance!!
Kussi and Rosie Lipskier
On August 11th, with thanks and praise to Hashem, and with the guidance of the Rebbe, My wife, Rosie and I, are moving out to Tuscaloosa to set up a Chabad presence. Both of us grew up surrounded by Shluchos our entire lives, and campus life is one that truly speaks to us both. We have visited the University, and we already feel a sense of connection to the students and the untapped Jewish energy there. As of now, the estimated 1,000 Jewish students on campus have no place like that of a warm, welcoming, home-cooked meals, type of Chabad House. We plan on changing that.
Our immediate goals upon arrival are to establish Friday night and Shabbas day services and meals, weekly Torah and BBQ classes, and programs for every Jewish Yom Tov. With time, we see ourselves growing and expanding to fill all areas of need. We know that the college years can be a whirlwind of classes, exams, parties, blurred faces, and questions; we also know that many students take those years to try and determine who they are and what type of future they want. We want to make sure that those 1,000 Jewish Neshama's have a place that can help them figure out what role their Jewishness will play in all of that.
This is where we turn to you. We cannot do this without the collective generosity of our friends, families, and fellow Jews around the world. Our hearts are filled with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nerves; our bank accounts however, are less full. Please consider contributing to our campaign so that we can have the resources to change Tusculoosa, Alabama for the better. It goes without saying that no amount is too big or too small! A donation or a public share of our page: it all helps!
We thank you all in advance!!
Kussi and Rosie Lipskier
Organizer and beneficiary
Kussi Lipskier
Organizer
Tuscaloosa, AL
Yekusiel Lipskier
Beneficiary
