Shluchim to Infuse Jewish Life on Amelia Island

Rabbi Levi and Mindy Katz have recently moved to the tranquil Amelia Island, nestled at the northeastern tip of Florida, to bring warmth and vitality to Jewish life in the area.

Rabbi Katz grew up in Surfside, Florida, where his parents, Rabbi Menachem and Rochel Katz, work with the Aleph Institute. Mindy grew up in Key West, Florida with her parents, Rabbi Yaakov and Chanie Zucker, of the Chabad Jewish Center of the Florida Keys.

With a vision to serve the island’s estimated 1,000 Jewish residents, they aim to create a vibrant Jewish center. This Chanukah more than 200 people joined Chabad's public Menorah lighting at Pocket Park in downtown Fernandina Beach.