By St. Petersburg Times
Current financial problems led the Chabad Lubabvich community to launch a new Web site. The Orthodox Jewish organization offers advice ranging from managing household budgets to money-saving tips.
In St. Petersburg, FL, the Chabad Center planned this year’s programs with the current situation in mind, Rabbi Alter Korf said.
“We have done several things to help people cope. From a spiritual perspective, people come for counseling and are having a difficult time … but knowing that God is present in every facet of life offers every comfort,” he said.
His wife, Chaya, recently taught a class on how to prepare a tasty, thrifty Sabbath meal in an hour or less, Korf said.
“We’re trying to do things that will give people tools and equip them to live more effectively and make their dollars stretch longer,” he said.
