After Joyous Sukkos, Long Road Ahead for Fort Myers Jewish Community

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3 years ago

After Joyous Sukkos, Long Road Ahead for Fort Myers Jewish Community

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The Yom Tov of Sukkos injected a welcome dose of joy into the community of Chabad of Fort Myers, which, just weeks ago, took a clobbering from Hurricane Ian. Eighty six thousand homes in the city are seriously water damaged, with many currently unlivable, and repair costs are astronomical. “We were all happy to set aside the troubles and celebrate together,” says Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowitz of his community • Full Story, Photos

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3 years ago

Cteen of Cape Coral Hosts “Sushi in the Sukkah” After Hurricane

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Chabad Cape Coral Arranged a special Sukkos gathering on Wednesday for the Jewish teens living in Cape Coral Florida after they were hit with a tremendous hurricane less than two weeks ago • Full Story, Photos

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3 years ago

33,000 People Have Been Forced to Evacuate After Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian has torn through Southwest Florida, resulting in major flooding throughout central and west coast areas of the state. More than 33,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes and more than 2.5 million were left without power – making this one of the worst disasters in US history • Full Story, Photos, Video

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3 years ago

Ian Makes Landfall Again, This Time in South Carolina

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A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on coastal South Carolina on Friday, threatening the historic city of Charleston with severe flooding after the deadly storm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and trapped thousands in their homes • Full Story

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3 years ago

Florida: At least 17 dead from Hurricane Ian, hundreds rescued

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Hurricane Ian is moving towards the coast of South Carolina and could hit the state around high tide on Friday Full Story, Photos, Video

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3 years ago

Fort Myers, Florida: Rosh Hashanah Under The Threat of A Category 4 Hurricane

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“Following Rosh hashanah a mandatory evacuation order hit millions in Florida including our area Fort Myers. On Motzei Rosh Hashanah, Hurricane Ian took a turn towards our Community in Fort Myers, Florida” says Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, Director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida • Full Story