This year, Chabad of Venice joyously celebrated the graduations of our C-Teen and Hebrew School students, marking significant milestones in their educational and spiritual journeys. These events were filled with warmth, community spirit, and pride as we honored the achievements of our young members.
Our C-Teen program has been instrumental in fostering Jewish identity and community involvement among our youth. This year, our teens enjoyed exciting activities like axe throwing, designing cards for the IDF over smoothies, and teen barbeques. We proudly saw three of our C-Teen members, Dan, Devin, and Gabriella, graduate with honors. Devin is set to attend the University of Florida, and Gabriella will be heading to the University of South Florida. To ensure they continue laying their Jewish roots in their new environments, we have connected them with the Chabad on Campus at their respective universities. As a parting gift, each graduate received a mezuzah to hang on the door of their new accommodations, symbolizing their ongoing connection to their faith and heritage.
The Hebrew School graduation was equally inspiring. Our students, ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade, showcased their knowledge and passion for Jewish traditions. Throughout the year, they made challahs, learned the alef bet, and explored the story of the Exodus. Families gathered to celebrate the achievements of our young scholars, who now have a solid understanding of Jewish holidays, blessings, and most importantly, their Jewish roots.
These graduations are not just a celebration of academic achievements but a reinforcement of the strong foundation these young individuals have built at Chabad of Venice. As they step into the next phases of their lives, they carry with them the values and lessons that will guide them in their next steps, be it high school, college, and beyond.
We are incredibly proud of all our graduates and look forward to seeing the wonderful paths they will carve out for themselves. Mazel Tov to our students and their families for these well-deserved successes!
Enrollment for Hebrew School is open for your kids and grandkids — and scholarships are available for families who need them.
