MARCH 16 • 2023 | 25

F

ollowing the devas-
tating shooting attack 
at Michigan State 
University, Chabad was there to 
provide support to affected stu-
dents and families by sharing a 
message of hope and kindness.
In a collaborative effort, The 
Shul Chabad Lubavitch joined 
forces with Dakota and Chabad 
of MSU to deliver care packages 
to those impacted by the shoot-
ing. The care packages were 
thoughtfully curated, including 
fresh challah and a heartfelt 
note of support and encourage-
ment. This operation was made 
possible through the support 

and assistance of many gener-
ous donors and volunteers.
The Shul’s existing weekly 
care package delivery program 
played a significant role in 
facilitating the distribution of 
care packages to those affected 
by the tragedy. With a track 
record of distributing more 
than 6,500 packages annually, 
the organization had the neces-
sary infrastructure and exper-
tise to swiftly and efficiently 
deliver packages to those in 
need during this difficult time.
Rabbi Kasriel and Itty 
Shemtov, directors of The Shul, 
expressed their condolences 

and support to those affected 
by the shooting. They empha-
sized the importance of com-
munity and of coming together 
in times of tragedy.
“Our hearts go out to all of 
those affected by this senseless 
act of violence,” said Rabbi 
Kasriel. “We are here to offer 
whatever support and comfort 
we can, and we hope that we 
can provide some measure of 
comfort during this difficult 
time.”
The response from the com-
munity was overwhelmingly 
positive, with many expressing 
their gratitude for the kindness 

and support they received 
from The Shul and its partners. 
Students and families were 
touched by the personal notes 
and gestures of support, which 
served as a reminder that they 
were not alone in their grief.
“Thank you so much for the 
challah, treats and the beautiful 
note,” read a text Itty Shemtov 
received. “You are always so 
thoughtful and it cheered us 
up a bit. Jonathan is having 
a hard time dealing with the 
trauma. I’m so glad he is home 
and safe. Thank you again and 
wishing you an early Shabbat 
Shalom.” 

The Shul and Chabad partners deliver 
care packages to those impacted 
by the mass shooting at MSU.

Delivering Comfort

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