New Shluchim To Amelia Island, Florida

Rabbi Levi and Mindy Katz (née Zucker), along with their son Sholom, are establishing the first Chabad House on Amelia Island in sunny Florida. The new Shluchim have been appointed by Rabbi Yosef and Rivkie Kahanov, head Shluchim to Northeast Florida.

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. Inspired by the Rebbe’s vision of reaching every single Jew, the Katzs plan to change that through warm Shabbos meals, inviting events, Torah classes, and more! As one local put it, “Chabad could not have come at a better time.”

Help the Katzs ignite Jewish life on Amelia Island! With your support, they will create a welcoming space for the Jewish community to freely explore and connect with their Jewish identity.

Visit Charidy.com/AmeliaIsland to donate now!