This spring, Chabad of Venice hosted two remarkable events that brought us close together as a community.
Our community Passover Seder was the biggest yet. In advance of the event, volunteers distributed hundreds of artisan shmura matzah, spreading the spirit of Passover throughout the area. The evening itself featured delicious food, the company of friends, visitors from Israel, as well as contributions from local Hebrew School children, who shared their insights from the Haggadah. It was truly a special holiday.
A few weeks later, we welcomed Sergeant Bluming for a briefing on the current situation in Gaza. He shared poignant experiences from the front lines, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the IDF. His presentation resonated deeply, and the crowd of over 100 gave him a standing ovation for his speech and for his service. All proceeds from the event went directly to aid and support the IDF.
Looking back, these spring events brought our community together in spirit and action, enhancing our connection to our beautiful heritage, to the land of Israel, and to one another.
