January 11, 2023
Dear friend,
For 16 years now, the Chabad Jewish Community Center has been hosting groups of disabled Israeli combat veterans for a full week of therapeutic and recreational activities in our beautiful city. This year’s group of proud veterans will be visiting Aspen for the week of March 5 – 12th, 2023.
There are simply no words to capture the impact this mutual outpouring of love and gratitude has had – both on our honored guests and on our community. In addition to six glorious days on the slopes with Challenge Aspen’s customized gear and guidance for the disabled, these heroes get to enjoy comfortable lodging, delicious kosher meals as well as a full program of entertainment and inspiration in our cozy facilities.
While there are many devoted volunteers who put long hours into coordinating the logistics of this noble project, their efforts would be nowhere without the generosity of caring and compassionate people in our community pitching in to cover the costs… People like you.
The cost of hosting a single soldier, including airfare, food, lodging, entertainment and medical attention, is approximately $7,200. You can sign up for various levels of support here.
In appreciation, please join us on the mountain, Shabbat dinner, or for a meal or any time that works for you. I’m certain your interaction with our visitors will be heartwarming and inspiring. I assure you, it will be a moving experience you will not soon forget.
Considering the tremendous sacrifices these brave veterans made in defense of our homeland, surely we can see that bringing them this joy and relief is not just a virtue, but a privilege!
Gratefully yours,
Rabbi Mendel Mintz
Founder & Director
