Summits of Strength
Empowering IDF Heroes,One Run at a Time
An invitation to
make a difference.
Dear Friend,
During the week of February 15 – 22, 2027, we at the Chabad Jewish Center of Steamboat Springs will be arranging our third annual “Summits of Strength” program, hosted by STARS Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (www.steamboatstars.com).
This program will welcome and support a group of Israeli soldiers who have sustained life-changing injuries while serving their country. Through adaptive recreational sports, including skiing, snowboarding, and hot springs, these brave heroes will have the chance to experience one week of healing, joy, and empowerment in the stunning mountains of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
My dear friend, with the horrors of October 7 still fresh in our hearts and minds, this program promises to be a particularly emotional and deeply meaningful one.
As this will give our community an opportunity to show our love and gratitude to our heroes who sacrificed so much for our homeland, I invite and encourage you and your family to be a part of it.
We are honored to provide these courageous young soldiers with a much-needed respite from their trauma, offering them a week of healing, camaraderie, and joy—complete with skiing, cozy lodging, delicious kosher meals, and uplifting entertainment.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
- Become a sponsor: Your generous donation will help us make this program a reality. Donations can be made via check to Summits of Strength, mailed to 3450 Sunburst Ct, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 or directly on our website JewishSteamboat.com/donate (please write IDF in the donation notes). If you wish to sponsor a soldier or explore partnership opportunities, please contact Rabbi Isaac. We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. EIN: 93-4900810
- Join us: We warmly welcome you to participate in a communal Shabbat dinner, on Friday, February 19th. Stay tuned for more details and volunteer opportunities!
Now, more than ever, we must come together to support those who have given so much. I look forward to your kindness, generosity, and participation in this incredible effort.
With gratitude,
Rabbi Isaac AbelskyFounder & Director
Beyond the slopes.
From adaptive skiing and snowboarding to dog sledding, hot springs, kosher meals, and shared celebrations, the week offers moments of freedom, accomplishment, friendship, and connection in the mountains of Steamboat Springs.
A community that
shows up.
Join us for a special community Shabbat dinner and a meaningful opportunity to strengthen our connection to Israel. Spend the evening with the wounded IDF soldiers of Summits of Strength, hear firsthand their powerful stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and connect with the heroes behind the uniforms. Together, we'll celebrate Jewish unity, tradition, and the enduring bond that connects us to Israel and one another.
RSVP for the Community Shabbat Dinner ↗Stand with our heroes.
Make a lasting impact.
Join Chabad Jewish Center of Steamboat Springs in creating a week of healing, joy, and empowerment for soldiers who have given so much.
Generously sponsored by Paul & Susan Danziger
A program of the Chabad Jewish Center of Steamboat Springs