Chabad Lubavitch Of Sarasota & Manatee Counties

10/09/2026

Last night’s Fused Glass Mezuzah Workshop and social was a beautiful evening of creativity, connection, Jewish pride and unity as we gathered together to honor October 7.

The fused-glass workshop was created in collaboration with an Israeli artist in Haifa, Israel, making the evening especially meaningful. Affixing a mezuzah, or adding an additional mezuzah to our homes, is a powerful expression of Jewish faith and pride, and a constant reminder of G-d’s presence and protection over Am Yisrael.

Along with creating our mezuzahs, everyone enjoyed dinner and plenty of time to relax, socialize and connect with one another.

We are so grateful to our generous sponsors who helped make the evening possible.

Impact Sponsors:

•Flora Oynick
•Jo Ellyn Weisman

Event Sponsors:

•Elizabeth Weber
•Larisa Trexler
•Lora Cholak
•Nelli Davidovich
•Rachel Saltzberg

A heartfelt thank you as well to our wonderful volunteers whose time and help contributed so much to the success of the evening:

•Nurit Dallimore
•Marie Hannum
•Sharona Hoffman•Flora Oynick
•Natasha Serebro
•Paige Jones
•Jaana Swanson

Thank you to every woman who joined us and helped make the evening so warm and meaningful. May the mezuzahs created last night bring added blessing, protection and Jewish pride into many homes. 💙

Upcoming Chabad Women’s Circle events include:
• Rosh Chodesh Prayer Circle on Zoom, Monday, October 12 at 8:00 AM
• Shabbat Schmooze, Friday, October 16
• Torah & Tea, Tuesday, October 20
• Mah Jongg & Mocktails, Tuesday, October 20
• NEXT GENesis, our new seven-part monthly Rosh Chodesh Society course, beginning Thursday, November 5

For more information about the Chabad Women’s Circle or any of our upcoming programs, please reach out to Sara Steinmetz at [email protected] or 941.925.0770.

10/07/2026

What a fantastic first Mah Jongg & Mocktails session! Participants enjoyed a fun afternoon filled with laughter, friendship, and plenty of Mah Jongg. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful co-chairs, Randy Landman and Lisa Cantor, for their dedication, patience, and leadership in bringing this new social to life.

Want to join us? Message us or use the link below 🔗
https://my.linkpod.site/Womens_MJ_Tuesday

Questions? Feel free to reach out to the co-chairs.
▪️Randy Landman: [email protected]
▪️Lisa Cantor: [email protected]

10/06/2026

Join Chabad of Sarasota for the dedication of its newly renovated, state-of-the-art mikvah. This meaningful community celebration will include live music, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, light refreshments, and the opportunity to tour the beautiful mikvah and learn more about this treasured Jewish mitzvah.

All are welcome to participate in this historic milestone for the Sarasota Jewish community.

Guests are asked to park at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road, and walk to the nearby mikvah at 2407 Hively Street.

To RSVP click on the following link.
https://my.linkpod.site/Mikvah_Dedication

For questions and more information: Email [email protected] or call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

Our philosophy is to respect, appreciate and educate Jewish families regardless of background.

10/06/2026

Join us for Chabad of Sarasota’s Monthly Shabbat Dinner held on Friday, October 9!

Join us for a beautiful, uplifting Shabbat evening with meaningful services, a delicious full Shabbat dinner, warm community, and an inspiring “Ask the Rabbi” conversation.

Send in your questions during the week and join the discussion around the Shabbat table.

Come for Shabbat. Stay for the friendships

•Friday Night Services: 7:00 PM
•Shabbat Dinner: 7:30 PM

Cost: Free. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Questions: email or call: [email protected] • 941-925-0770

RSVP: https://my.linkpod.site/Monthly_Shabbat_Dinner (Link in bio)

10/05/2026

It’s a wrap on a beautiful Jewish holiday season! 🍎🍯🍋🌿📖

We have just completed the solemn and meaningful High Holidays, followed by the tremendous joy of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. What an incredible few weeks it has been at Chabad of Sarasota!

We are deeply grateful for our beautiful and heartwarming community. So many of you have been far more than spectators. You have participated, contributed financially, volunteered your time in ways both big and small, and helped make each holiday and celebration so special.

Most of all, we are grateful to every person who walks through our doors and finds in Chabad of Sarasota a second home, a place to connect spiritually, socially and emotionally, and a place where the bonds of community and Jewish unity continue to grow stronger.

As we now approach October 7, that sense of unity feels more important than ever. May we continue to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our connection to each other and to our Jewish people.

Although the holiday season may be over, there is so much more ahead! We have a wonderful lineup of programs, classes, events and opportunities to connect at Chabad.

Stay connected. Join us. 💙

10/02/2026

All are welcome to join!!

Schedule of Services

Friday Evening service begins at 7:00 pm, followed by Oneg in the Sukkah and Hakafot (Torah dancing). The Oneg is sponsored by Kirk and Jo Ellyn Weisman IHO Ari Steinmetz’s birthday.

Saturday Morning services begin at 10:00 am. We will recite Yizkor during the service. Following services, please join us for a Sukkot Oneg.

Join us Saturday Evening for Simchat Torah. Deli-style dinner and Hakafot begin at 7:00 pm. The Simchat Torah celebration is sponsored by Dr. Elliott and Evelyne Stupp in loving memory of Eliana Etel Simcha Stupp.

Sunday Morning service begins at 10:00 am. An Oneg will be served during the service before Hakafot. The Oneg is sponsored by Rabbi Chaim and Sara Steinmetz in honor of Ari Steinmetz’s birthday.

Shabbat Shalom! Chag Same’ach!!

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

2 Sukkot events happening on Wednesday! Want to join call or email.

🍣Sushi in the Sukkah is happening on Wednesday at 5pm. To RSVP call the office 941.925.0770 / [email protected]

🍬Teen’s Candy Sushi in the Sukkah event happening on Wednesday at 4:30pm. To RSVP email Chaya Mushka Steinmetz [email protected]