We warmly invite our supporters and the entire Jewish community of Steamboat to join us for a special Shabbat dinner with the wounded IDF soldiers participating in Summits of Strength. This is a unique opportunity to connect with these brave heroes, hear their inspiring stories, and share in a meaningful evening of community, reflection, and gratitude. Let us come together to honor their strength and resilience as we celebrate Shabbat in the spirit of unity and healing. Your presence and support will make this night even more memorable for all!

Dear Friend,

During the week of March 17 – 23, 2025, we at the Chabad Jewish Center of Steamboat Springs will be arranging for the very first time the  "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, hot springs, and yoga, 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 heroeswho 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, March 21st. 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 Abelsky                                   

      Founder & Director