New Shluchim to Launch Chabad of Amelia Island

by CrownHeights.info

Rabbi Levi and Mindy Katz, along with their son Sholom, will be traveling south to the “Best Island in the U.S.” to launch a Chabad Center on Amelia Island, Florida.

“We are privileged to join the Rebbe’s army of Shluchim and establish the first Chabad House in the county,” the Katz’s said.

Known as Florida’s hidden gem and voted “Best Island in the U.S.” in Global Traveler Magazine’s 2024 Leisure Lifestyle Awards, Amelia Island is a barrier island in northeastern Florida on the border of Georgia. It boasts sparkling quartz beaches and a large historic district full of shopping and dining. The island’s natural beauty and rich history make it a popular destination for close to a million visitors a year and residents alike.

While hundreds of Jewish families live throughout the greater area, there is currently no Shul on the island to serve the growing community. As one local put it, “Chabad could not have come at a better time!”

“Please partner with us to create a vibrant Jewish community on Amelia Island and make a lasting impact,” the Katz’s wrote on their fundraising page. “Your generous gift can help us facilitate Jewish connections and experiences through warm Shabbat meals, inviting social events, classes, and much more!”

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