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For those of us of a certain age (you get to decide for yourself what that age is), every day is a new beginning, a reason to celebrate. And throughout the years, there have been so many new beginnings for each of us – weddings, children and grandchildren being born, new jobs, new homes, etc. At this time of year, we Jews always celebrate the birthday of the world, Rosh Hashanah. I must admit that I feel more excited and more anticipation than usual for this New Year, 5783. My excitement stems from being just months away from the opening ShanaheTovah!High Holy Days are upon us. It is hard to believe it’s that time of year again. We have the opportunity to re ect on how we’ve gotten to this point and think about how we go forward, perhaps doing better. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has had an incredible year. Yes, we can look at the success of the Annual Campaign, the continuing success of the Capital Campaign and even the success of monies raised for humanitarian causes, like aiding people in Ukraine. But I think the Federation’s success is the number of individuals who are engaged and involved in our community. Our Federation provides an opportunity for people to come together for socialization, informal education, leisure time recreation, cultural experiences, and so much canBecausemore.Federationprovideallofthis, and more, our community is growing. Because of this, members of our together as a community
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The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event to those who register. of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. For the past 10 months, I have watched a miracle rise from the ground. For the past six years, I have worked with Marc Saperstein and Je rey Feld, as the core, to make the vision of the Greater Naples Jewish Community and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples come true. Federation. ere will be a community cultural event center available for parties, lectures, movies, study groups, games and just being together. We all know the Naples area is growing. The traffic each season becomes more annoying (come down in July when there is no tra c). e growth attracts oriented to our Jewish community. While security will be tight at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, it will be a welcoming place. We have already started planning a wonderful Grand Opening celebration, with a committee chaired by Nat Ritter working on it. As the date and plans become rm, you will see details in the you that day. We will have activities to engageiseveryone.building was built by and for the community. When it opens, it is yours to enjoy, use and consider your cultural home. is is the Jewish beginning to 5783 in Naples. community care about each other and the community as a whole. We are very fortunate to be able to call Greater Naples our home. In one of Paul Simon’s songs, there is a line that goes, “These are the days of miracle and wonder.” I’m not sure about the miracle part; however, as I look at how our community is being built and how we have grown, it is truly a wonder. Everybody plays a role in growing our community. I thank each and every one of you for all that you do to grow ourAscommunity.wegofrom one Rosh Hashanah to another, we can re ect on how well we, as a community, are growing. As we enter the Jewish year, 5783, I wish each of you and all those dear to you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Shanah Tovah! G’Mar Chatimah Tovah!
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Friedland was first hired in 2018 as Federation’s Capital Campaign and Planned Giving Director. While in that position, she has helped us raise $13.1 million for the building of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. In her new position, Friedland is looking forward to leading the e orts to meet short- and long-term development objectives for Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. She believes that cultivation, solicitation and stewardship are key components to all successful campaigns. Friedland looks forward to working with our leadership and sta to achieve all our development goals.
Congratulations Marcy Friedland!
As we welcome in the 2023 Annual Community Campaign year, we are still in awe of last year’s accomplishments. The Greater Naples community raised $1,585,209 in 2022, an all-time high and 6% over what was raised in 2021! is year, our very attainable goal is heights?we$1,650,000.HowdidreachthoseAllof you — an amazing community that values what we are providing in our alwayschoices.andevents,programming,allocationsphilanthropicWearestrivingtobe better, brighter and build upon our successes while continuing to reach new heights. Our board, lay leaders, volunteers, donors and professional sta are working together for the betterment of the community. We are open and available to new ideas and continue to tweak past programming.isyearwillbe a very exciting year for all of us, with the opening of our rst free-standing building, the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, where we are looking forward to celebrating our ourreadysupported.appreciatedwhatningmentsaccomplish-andplan-formoreofyouhaveandAswegettolaunch2023Annual Community Campaign, let us be thankful for a fruitful year that’s coming to an end while looking forward to the beginning of 5783.Shanah Tovah!
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By Marcy Friedland, FRD Director
Iam pleased to announce that Marcy Friedland has been promoted to the position of Director of FRD. FRD stands for Financial Resource Development. Friedland will now be responsible for all aspects of various campaigns for our Federation. is will certainly include the Annual Community Campaign, Capital Campaign, emergency campaigns and planned giving campaigns. At the time this position was announced, a national search was conducted. It was later determined that Friedland is the best person to help Federation move its nancial resource development agenda forward.
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• Wednesdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 for Movies at Matter • Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. –Lyn Julius will Zoom in from Israel. Register for this free event at www.jewish naples.org.Wehave a variety of groups and committees at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, such as PJ Library, Jewish Families with Young Children, Cardozo Legal Society, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Israel Advocacy Committee and Jewish Community Relations Council. Please join the group and/or committee that best ts your interests. A taste of each one can be found throughout our website at www.jewishnaples.org.
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4 September 2022Federation Star JEWISH FEDERATION 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201 Naples, Florida 34109-0613 Phone: 239.263.4205 Fax: Email:www.jewishnaples.org239.263.3813info@jewishnaples.org Federation is the central Jewish community-building organization for Greater Naples, providing a social service network that helps Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world. As the central fundraising organization for Jewish communal life in our area, strength is drawn from organized committees of dedicated volunteers. Programs include: • Annual Campaign & Endowment Fund • Celebrate Israel • Educational & Cultural Programs • Israel Advocacy Committee • Israel Scouts • Jewish Book Festival • Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Young Professionals • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Men’s Cultural Alliance • PJ Library • Publication of the Federation Star, Connections and Community Directory • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Philanthropy • Youth Activities Committee –sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Experience O cers Board Chair: Jane Schi Vice Chairs: Nat Ritter, Marc Saperstein, Beth Wol Secretary: Rosalee Bogo Treasurer: Elliot Lerner Immediate Past Chair: Alvin Becker Board of Directors Frank Baum, Patti Boochever, Harvey Cohen, Marcia Cohodes, Amanda Dorio, Paula Filler, Cheryl Ginsburg, Larry Israelite, Tammy Katz, Merlin Lickhalter, Robin Mintz, William Petasnick, Joel Pittelman, Stuart Price, Michael Rubenstein, Michael Sobol, Steve Strome, Jay Weiss, Je Zalasky, Board Member Emeritus: Phyllis Seaman Past Board Chairs Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson (z”l), Sheldon Starman, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, Judge Norman Krivosha (z”l) Synagogue Representatives
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Join on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for a book discussion with author R.L. Maizes. e free event is from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom and is open to the entire ecommunity.JewishBook Festival Preview is on ursday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Join us and hear what Gayle Dorio, chair of JBF, and the committee members have to say about the author lineup. e Mix and Mingle group has been busy with potluck lunches and dinner dates (see the photos with this article).
PJ Library and Jewish Families with Young Children are invited to Tumbles for activities and fun on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Please make a reservation with Alicia at emaildayeventsDatesprograms@jewishnaples.org.andtimesofotherupcomingareannouncedinourweeklyMon-e-blast.Ifyouaren’treceivingit,pleasemeatrbialek@jewishnaples.org.
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October dates to save • Wednesday, Oct. 19 for Movies at Matter • ursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. – Herb Keinon will Zoom in from Israel. Register for this free event at www.jewish naples.org.
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By Gayle Dorio, JBF Chair So, what did you do over your summer vacation? Remember when this was a familiar question? Many of us enjoy a “perpetual vacation” here in paradise. Some snowbirds divide the year into “season” and “going back.” I hope you enjoyed your time these past few months and are now ready to get back. Yes, we are ready for another exciting Jewish Book Festival, sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples – number 8! In May, the Jewish Book Council (JBC) in New York o ered more than 250 authors on Zoom. Emily Berkowitz, Jan Goldman and Carol Hirsch joined Reneè and me to listen to the author presentations over three long days. We hoped we’d nd interesting books and entertaining authors. Some authors still hadn’t mastered speaking on Zoom, had di culty looking at the camera and/ or staying muted. Some books didn’t get positive reviews. Imagine our excitement when both the book and author captured our attention – when they both came together!eJBFcommittee did an outstanding job reading lots of books, sending in reviews, (over 100 book reviews!) and discussing their preferences for possible authors to invite. Iris Shur and Steve Yussen tied for the most reviews sent in (ask them about their prizes!). It’s essential to have a committee that works together so e ectively. ank you all! Our goal is to offer an assortment of non ction and ction books o ering a variety of subjects we feel you will enjoy. We plan to showcase memoir, historical fiction, environment, news, business, a book about basketball, one about Coco Chanel and a fun cookbook author we expect to pair with a brunch! e current plan is to have 14 events, most (nine) on Zoom, and ve in person. Many people told us they enjoy Zoom – no need to dress up, drive anywhere and one always gets a front row seat! Zoom also enables us to invite authors who live far away. Many, however, enjoy events in person, where they are able to socialize with friends and meet the author. We plan to livestream the in-person events as technology allows. As you well know, inflation rages around us and everything costs more.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 Author Lyn Julius will Zoom with our community to discuss her book, “Uprooted,” on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Her book reveals how 3,000 years of Jewish civilization in the Arab world vanished overnight. Lyn Julius is a journalist and co-founder of HARIF, an association of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa in the UnitedPleaseKingdom.register for both these free events at www.jewishnaples.org. The Zoom link will be emailed two hours prior to the start of each event. Save Sunday, March 26 e year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. e entire community is invited to Celebrate Israel @75 on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Tracy and Michael Askotzky, and Cathy and Phil Zacks are the co-chairs of this exciting event. ere will be entertainment, activities and great food for all. Visitors will be able to view the great strides Israel has made in culture and technology. Kids activities will include a bounce house and a rockclimbing wall. e rst 500 guests will receive a free Kona Ice. Make sure you circle the date. Come and help the entire community celebrate this special occasion. Please register for this free event at www.jewishnaples.org so that we know how many to expect. e members of the Israel Advocacy Committee wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. L’Shana Tovah. The Israel Advocacy Committee is an affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. For more information about the mission of the organization, please contact Harvey Cohen, chairman, at hwcohen@gmail.com.
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The Israel Advocacy Committee of Greater Naples (IAC) is pleased to announce several exciting programs for the upcoming season.
Wednesday, September 21 11:00-11:30 am, ET on Zoom Join author: R.L. Maizes for a discussion on two of her books: Other People’s We
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Friday, September 9, 2022 | 6:30pm Tour our facilities, get to know Temple Shalom, the warmth or our One Family, and find out more about our pledge-based voluntary dues structure. Stay for Soulful Shabbat, a special musical Friday night worship service at 7:30pm followed by a delicious oneg prepared by our Sisterhood.
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On ursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m., Israeli journalist Herb Keinon makes a return visit, live via Zoom from Israel. He will discuss the upcoming elections in Israel and their implications for the country as well as relations of the Israel government with the Biden administration. Keinon has lived in Israel for nearly 35 years and has lectured widely in Israel, the United States and Europe.
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Our guest speaker will be Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming, the Director of International Academic Programs for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Dr. Brown-Fleming’s programs ensure that the eld of Holocaust studies remains vital and vibrant around the world. Her work has been featured in the Catholic News Service, Catholic News Agency and e Catholic Virginian. She has appeared on CNN, EWTN Global Catholic Television Network and in several documentaries, including “Holy Silence” (2020). Dr. Brown-Fleming is a 202122 Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for Contemporary History’s Center for Holocaust Studies in Munich and Berlin. Her current research project, “Il Papa Tedesco ( e German Pope): Eugenio Pacelli and Germany, 1917-1958,” is a study of Pope Pius XII’s relationship to Germany and its bishops, leaders and people during the Weimar era, the ird Reich and the Holocaust. Another current project, “Opa War Ein Nazi (Grandpa Was a Nazi): Eduard Geist and the Crimes of the ird Reich,” is Dr. Brown-Fleming’s rst attempt to research and write as both a decadeslong scholar of the Holocaust and the granddaughter of a devout and locally prominentBecauseNazi.ofDr. Suzanne BrownFleming’s extensive work and research into the role of the Catholic church during this period of time, her topic will be “November 1938: Perspectives from the Vatican Archives.”
The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community to its annual Kristallnacht Commemorative Service scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at Temple Shalom (4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples). is free event is open to the public. We encourage everyone to register at www.jewishnaples.org so we know how many to expect.
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Another thing on the website is the registration for the Preview Event! Zoom in on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. (E.T.) to learn all about the authors/books/events. Remember, as always, the Zoom link will be emailed two hours prior to the start of each event to those who had registered. We owe thanks to Larry Israelite, who diligently works on the registration site, making it easy for us to register for events. Reneè is the one who does the website. Check it out. Let us know what you think. How many of you will visit the website? I wonder… I must share a poem by Julia Donaldson about books!
Please choose to be a Platinum patron at $500, a Silver patron at $225 or a Bronze patron at $118. Also, if you have a business or know some businesses that would like to sponsor an event, please contact Reneè Bialek with that information so she can provide details. It’s all on the naplesjewish.org website!
Kristallnacht Service
“I opened a book and in I strode. Now, nobody can find me. I’ve left my chair, my house, my road. My town and my world behind me. I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring, I’ve swallowed the magic potion. I’ve fought the dragon, dined with a king And dived in a bottomless ocean. I opened a book and made some friends. I shared their tears and laughter And followed their road with its bumps and bends To happily ever after. I finished my book and out I came. The cloak can no longer hide me. My chair and my house are just the same, But I have a book inside me. ~ Julia Donaldson
“Kristallnacht,” the “Night of Broken Glass,” recounts the attacks on Jewish communities throughout Germany on Nov. 9-10, 1938. Kristallnacht is recognized by most historians as “the Night the Holocaust began.” is upcoming event will memorialize the 6 million Jews, and millions of others, whose lives were exterminated as part of “ e Final Solution.” We remember and honor all those who perished, the survivors and all their families. Over 80 years later, the Holocaust still challenges mankind’s ability to comprehend man’s inhumanity to man.
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ere was some concern about pricing for this year. I am very pleased to say that we will be maintaining the same prices as last year — no price increase! Instead, we hope more people will decide to support the book festival and the number of patrons from last year will double! ank you in advance for your support!
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It was touching to hear Gluzband state, “ e Kibbutz was very good. It taught me to be a human being.” ey were then sent to Dror Revivim, a DP camp on the site of an air eld in the American-occupied zone, one of the 185,000 DP camps in Germany. It had a religious school and Jewish life was reborn. In July 1947, they were trucked to Marseille, where they were to board the President Garfield, “The Chesapeake steamship that helped create Israel.” Destined for the junkyard, it was purchased by the Hagana to bring displaced Europeans to Palestine. Gluzband talks about the bunk beds and the oppressive heat in the hull where they were put. ey were among 4,544 Jews on the ship, which set sail on July 11. Its new name, Exodus 1947, was unveiled at the time.
Gluzband’s father, Jacov Waisman, was a butcher. Her mother, Miriam Pilch, was a homemaker and, according to Gluzband, a wonderful cook. Her maternal grandparents, Malka and Haim Pilch, owned a carpentry shop. She had a sister, Have, who was four years older. All the aunts and uncles lived around them, and life was good until… e town was occupied by the Soviets on Sept. 19, 1939, and by the Germans on June 23, 1941. It was then that her father said, “Time to go to Palestine.” However, the Germans started systematic roundups and shootings of the Jews. When it started, the family hid in the attic. Gluzband’s father was shot when he stole down to get water for them. e Germans established two ghettos and, later, a third. e Living Ghetto was for Jews who had professions and could be useful to the Germans. e others were for those to be murdered. Her grandparents were amongst those shot. Gluzband’s aunt gave her mother a certi cate indicating she was a seamstress, which allowed them to survive. One cannot imagine the horrors a 5-year-old witnessed. Gluzband would ask if she could sleep in her dress as it made her feel more secure. In December 1943, when there was a largescale shooting, they were told to hide. Many people hid in bunkers but, by the morning, many had run away. Her uncle went to a Ukrainian family and was hidden under their house. When Gluzband went with her mother and sister, they were told there was only room for one more. Her mother chose her, and she was hidden in a barn for two weeks. However, she missed her mother terribly and ran back to the bunker. When the situation worsened, all three made their way back to the house in the middle of the night and the farmer’s wife allowed them to stay. ey hid under the house for seven months, until July 1944, when the Russians came and liberated them. When they emerged, the Russians exclaimed, “We did not know skeletons could walk.”
By Monica Goodwin, Israel Advocacy Committee member
From Volodymyr Volinsk (Ludmir), in hiding, to Kibbutz Dror Revivim to Lodz to Leipheim to Marseilles to Palestine on the “Exodus,” turned back to Hamburg to Palestine to Boston and now Marco Island. In recent years, the history of the Jews of Ludmir has become the topic of reports. German and Ukrainian helpers murdered Ludmir’s Jews in three stages, 22,000 Jews in all. ree-quarters of the victims were women and children. ere was also the horror and mass shooting at nearby Piatydni, where 25,000 Jews were shot and put in a mass grave they had been forced to dig. Some were buried alive — a tribute monument has been erected in Israel. On its retreat, the German army left no ghetto or labor camp behind and no Jews alive, so it was an honor and privilege to meet and interview Gluzband. And what a life! Born in Voldymyr Volinsky, Poland on Dec. 7, 1933, Gluzband was one of the few in that town to survive. Ludmir was one of the oldest towns in Ukraine, with the Jewish community dating back to 1171. e area was known throughout the Jewish world for its rabbis and brilliant scholars. Its history is very interesting and Ukrainian and Polish attacks on the Jews were well known.
On July 18, the British attempted to board the vessel, boring holes in the sides and throwing in smoke bombs. Gluzband was overcome by the fumes. e boat was rammed repeatedly and eventually tugged to Haifa, where all the people on board were taken o the boat and sent back to Germany. Gluzband’s sister had gone ahead and was in an English prisoner of war camp in Cyprus. e symbolism — Holocaust survivors, who were beaten, killed and denied sanctuary, helped spur support for the Jewish state. Put on a Greek luxury vessel and smuggled back to Israel, Gluzband and her mother had to hide because Palestine was still under a British mandate. Later, they lived in tents in Carmel until they were given a one bedroom apartment in Haifa. Gluzband worked in the elds and was never so happy. She met her husband, Eliahu, a welder, when she was 14 and they married on May 24, 1951. ey had two children, Yehezkiel (1959) and Rivka (1963). “ e happiest days of my life were in Israel,” said Gluzband. Her husband wanted to emigrate to the States. He moved to Boston in 1967 and the family followed in 1968. Her mother and sister remained in Israel. Gluzband went to beauty school in Boston and opened a salon. She now resides with her daughter and son-inlaw, Rivka Gluzband Mascoop and Elliott Mascoop. It was in talking of Israel that Gluzband’s face lit up. “I loved Israel. I loved everything about it – what’s not to love?” she said. And when asked what she learned in life, she replied, “the lesson would be: thank God, thank God, we have a Jewish country.” Eta Gluzband’s story drives home the importance of a homeland for Jews. To that end, I hope our readers will circle the date of Nov. 16, when we have Lyn Julius talking about another aspect of Israel about which so little is known.
Monica Goodwin and Eta Gluzband
Gluzband considered herself free. Until that time, she had no schooling. She was 10 when she entered 1st grade in a Russian school. Her mother worked in a bakery, making rolls and selling them in the market until they moved to Lodz. It was there that she attended Kibbutz Dror Revivim. To help the Zionist movement, JDC nanced a framework of Kibbutzim. One of the largest Kibbutz movements was in Poland and it prepared people for the pioneering life in Israel (to them, it was not Palestine).
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These words, “Where would we be without Israel?” were uttered to me by Eta Gluzband, showing how important Israel is to so many who had nowhere else to go.
“Where would we be without Israel?”
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10 September 2022Federation Star JEWISH FEDERATION To the following donors who have purchased one or more brick pavers to grace the plaza area to the left of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center entrance — Todah Rabah. Would you like to add your name to the list in an upcoming issue of Federation Star? Contact me at mfriedland @jewishnaples.org or 239-263-4205. Paving memories Donors who have purchased brick pavers for the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center By Marcy Friedland, Financial Resource Development Director Hedy & Jack Abel Gail Abelman In Memory of Hope Abels (z”l) Sheryl & Mel A rime Sheila & Howard Agranat ais & Roberto Alcalay Karen & Stuart Altfest Marlene & Nate Apkon Tracy & Michael Askotzky Jay & Debra Barnett Lea & Michael Bendes Ira InBetsyRosaleeRonniePattiPenniHarrietCaroleBerlinBerkowitz&LouisBerneman&MarkBlaskey&PeteBloomBlumenthal&JerryBogoBordenMemoryofSteveBrazina (z”l)* Peggy & Kenny Brown Sandy & Alan Burton Donna & Alfred Cavaliere Coalition for Quality Public Education Tracey & David Cohen Celia Dei k & Mark Cohn Janet & Saul Cooperman Paula & Ron Creed Crowther Roo ng & Sheet Metal of Florida, DeborahInc.&James Dallet Barbara Shagan Dave Shellie Specter & Robert Davidson Deangelis Diamond Susan & Phil Dean Sandy Diamond Gayle & Marty Dorio Linda & Larry DuKatz Shelley & Steve Einhorn Pamela & Bruce Epstein Alicia & Michael Feldman Ruth Simon & David Feldman Leslie & Ed Feldman In Memory of David Fisher (z”l)* Jerry JenniferNancyFlagelFlatau&Marc Fleischer Jane & Lester Friedberg Carol & Cli ord Friedman Nancy Gar en Nancy & Darryl Gar nkel Phyllis & Philip Garon Deb & Burt Geller Nancy & Stuart Gitis Barbara & Gene Goldenziel Melvin Gold ne Janice Goldman Joel SandraGoldman&Alan Goldman Susan Miller & Hily Goldman Diane & Bob Goldstein Marsha & Michael Goldstein Monica & Allan Goodwin Helene & Alan Gordon Carole Greene Sherry & Howard Green eld Lenore Greenstein Ellen & Robert Gurnitz Orna BobbiHanison&Randy Heiligman Roz & Morris Herstein Carol & Burton Hirsch Susan & Michael Horowitz Linda & Larry Hyde Christina & Norman Isaacs In Memory of Richard Janger (z”l)* Liz & Alan Ja e James Jarvis Elaine & Fred Kamin Merrylee & Joseph Kandel Arline Kaplan Judith & Wayne Kargher In Honor of Lisa & Dale Katz* Bobbie Kau man In Memory of Mary Kau man (z”l)* Gail& Vitaliy Kedrus In Honor of Deborah Kohler* Phyllis & Abe Koss Pam & Warren Krangel Elaine & Richard Landau Sara & Michael Landy Michael Latsky Elayna & Jonathan Latsky Suyen Zhaz & Brandon Leitner Helaine & Marvin Lender Helene & Elliot Lerner Linda Lerner Anna & Yale Levin Arlene Levin Hilda & Martin Levine Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter Stephanie Adler Calliott & Don London Dorothy Magen Ida & Je Margolis CarolMCA*& Stuart Mest Gisela & Richard Miller Marvin InLindaWCAMichelleFahnShiraDeniseSandiLeslieMerrillStacySisterhoodLindaCathyGayMerleJaneCarolineShelleyJaneLindaEleanorKatieRoseJacquelineAdrienneJessBettyLubaJudyJenniferSusanDaleMaeIleneJuneEstelleSandyJuditBeth-EllenIrisSusanSusanHedyKarenJudiBarbaraHarveyGailHeleneLaurieMarshaModernMirskyPlaywrights&JoelMoranz&BarryNaglerNaimon&LesNizinOrielJeanPaganelliPalay&JerryPam&RonPearlman&JoelPittelman&JimmyPittleman&StevenPodolsky&IrvPovlow&RichardPriceRandallRauchStreisand&JohnReichesRichRiefberg&StevenRiemer&NathanielRitter&KennyRoller&SamRoth&AlbertoRotsztain&JimRubenstein&ChrisRush&MilesRussSalladeSaperstein&MichaelSarno&NeilScheer&ShepardScheinbergSchi&MarkSchloss&BillSchulhof&PaulShaw&LarryShuman&DavidSilberg&ScottSilverSingerofTempleShalomSokol&AndrewSolan&MelSpringmanStern&StephenSultan&BryanSwartz&DennyTishkoLevineTrouppSingleGirlfriends*&JerryWainickMemoryofStephenG.(z”l)* Weiss Suellen & James Weiner Goldie & Kenneth Wetcher Karen Wilner Lauri & Steven Wishner Beth & Brian Wol Deb & Frank Wyman Susan & Russ Yale Suzann & Steve Yussen Judy & Je Zwicker * Group gift Brick Paver donors as of July 31, 2022: BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM Donor Information Name JFGN,Make4”8”12”brickIndicateDonationPhoneEmailCityAddress_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________State________ZipCode_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amount(S)________________________________________________howyouwantyourengravedbricktoread,usingthegridbelowforthesizeyouarepurchasing.Eachsquareisthespaceforoneletterornumber.x12”EngravedBrick–roomfor8linesoftextwith20charactersperline($1,800)x8”EngravedBrick-roomfor6linesoftextwith20charactersperline($720)x8”EngravedBrick-roomfor3linesoftextwith20charactersperline($360)yourcheckpayabletoJFGNandsendit,withthiscompletedform,to:2500VanderbiltBeachRd.,Ste.2201,Naples,FL34109.
We have raised $13.2 million through our Capital Campaign and construction of the building is humming along. All of the walls, windows, doors and elevators have been installed, and the painting is completed. Next, will be the installation of carpet, wallpaper and ceiling tiles. We are excited and can’t wait to share our beautiful new Nina Iser Cultural Center with all of you! Naming opportunities remain, starting at $5,000, and engraved pavers are also available at commitments of $360, $720 and $1,800. e pavers are a wonderful way to memorialize or honor loved ones, friends and business associates and will be placed in the plaza area of our new building. For more information or to contribute to the Capital Campaign, contact Marcy at 239-263-4205 or mfriedland@ jewishnaples.org.
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A: It’s fun and exciting to receive a monthly package in the mail. Juliana is always excited to see what the title of the new book is.
Q: What’s it like on the day PJ Library books arrive?
A: It’s bittersweet. PJ Library has been a part of our family for so long. Happily, Juliana is ready for the next step, and we are so glad that there is a resource like PJ Our Way to be a part of the approaching tween years.
Alicia Feldman Tashlich can be fun for everyone! By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator Meet the Browner/ Lamb family PJ Library Family Spotlight By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator UPCOMING EVENTS! All events will be at: “Can U Dig It” Playground at North Collier Regional Park 3pm - 4pm To register facebook.com/PJLibraryNaplesFLvisit: January 30 February 13 March 20 April 10 May 15 June 26 Shabbat Laila Tov Purim Pesach Yom Yerushalayim Shavuot OF GREATER NAPLES PJ LIBRARY BOOKS ABOUT TASHLICH “Happy New Year, Beni” by Jane Zalben “New(Recommendedforchildren3to5yearsold)YearatthePier:ARoshHashanahStory”byAprilHalprinWayland(Recommendedforchildren5to7yearsold)“TashlichatTurtleRock”bySusanSchnur(Recommendedforchildren7to8yearsold)
A: e books help us to begin conversations about our family values. As we are a blended family, these books help us get inspired to learn more about the Jewish religion and how these values apply to the world around us.
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Email Alicia Feldman at programs@ jewishnaples.org.Followus on Facebook @PJLibraryNaplesFL
Q: How do you feel about Juliana’s upcoming graduation from PJ Library to PJ Our Way?
• Create paper airplanes and write down those things you want to ‘send away’ from yourself. Try as hard as you can to y the plane as far away as you can. For a twist, write a good intention on the other side. Of course, PJ Library has some wonderful picture books that offer easy to understand explanations of tashlich. I’ve taken the liberty to list some age-appropriate suggestions in the boxLastly,below. I’d like to wish all of you a hearty Shanah tovah um’tukah, have a good and sweet year. May 5783 be a healthy and prosperous year for us all!
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Tashlich, which literally translates to “casting o ,” is a ceremony performed on the afternoon of the rst day of Rosh Hashanah. During this ceremony, Jews symbolically cast o the sins of the previous year by tossing breadcrumbs or other ecofriendly items into owing water. During this ritual, people think of things they’ve done wrong in the past year and then “throw them away,” promising for improvement in the coming year. Kids can easily grasp the idea of wanting to do better and saying “sorry,” so including them in a simple, age-appropriate tashlich ceremony is a great way to build understanding about the ritual while creating a fun family tradition. Here in Southwest Florida, we are lucky enough to have an abundance of flowing water as a venue for “casting o .” Even if your children are too young to remember mistakes, do the writing for them and let them focus on the fun “washing away” part of the activity. If you are looking for some creative options, below are some kid-friendly suggestions.•Usebath crayons to write or draw things you are sorry about in the tub and then wash them away.
A: We are Marc and Maria Browner. We have three children, Alysia Lamb (19), Logan (16) and Juliana (8).
A: Yes, Juliana went to preschool at Temple Shalom, and we are members there. We also support Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. We love to attend family holiday activities and PJ Library events.
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Q: What do you like about PJ Library books?
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12 September 2022Federation Star JEWISH FEDERATION FREE Jewish books kids will love, sent every month! Learn more at jewishnaples.org/pj-library OF GREATER NAPLES OF GREATER NAPLES OF GREATER NAPLES OF GREATER NAPLES
• Write or draw your list out in sidewalk chalk. en, ll up some water balloons or use the hose to “erase” the list. You’ll be left with beautiful, temporary rainbow streaks on your driveway or sidewalk.
A: “Maria is a teacher, and she really scrutinizes what the kids read,” says Marc. “ e books have an excellent quality,” says Maria. “When Juliana was younger, I was so pleased to see that they are well made, thick and sturdy. ey are easy to read, very educational and they are lled with sharp dialogue.”
Q: Are you involved in the Jewish community in Naples? If so, how?
Q: How long have you been in Naples?
Q: What do you think about the quality of PJ Library books?
Q: What is the bedtime routine at your house?
A: Juliana reads before bedtime for 20 minutes every night. On school days, bedtime is 8:30 p.m. Her favorite PJ Library book is “A Zombie Vacation” by Lisa Rose. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a PJ Library Spotlight Family, please let us know!
A: Maria moved here when she was very young, about 40 years ago, from the Dominican Republic. Marc met Maria 8 years ago and moved to Naples from the east coast of Florida for love. All three of the kids are Naples natives.
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13September 2022 Federation Star TH E B I G NAPLESBIGBUILD.COM OUR CHILDREN NEED YOU There are currently 85 children waiting to enroll in our preschool, but our capacity is maxed out! You can help our community unlock $2,000,000 to build a vibrant hub of learning and connection for our youth. Our ambitious plan includes new classrooms, a children’s library, STEM center, innovative communal spaces and, most importantly, a place for our community to grow for years to come. HELP US COMMIT TO EXCELLENCE Jay and Patty Baker have generously committed $2,000,000 to expand our campus with a new building, but we need your help to unlock it Every dollar donated will be matched. EMAIL info@NaplesBigBuild.com CALL 239.262.4474 Please Give Generously to welcome hundreds more children into our doors. M ATCHING CHA LLENGEGRAN T $2,000,000 It’ s Ti me to Thin k BIG!
14 September 2022Federation Star KRISTALLNACHT 84 th Anniversary of The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community to this commemorative service. Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2:30 pm Join us at Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Rd Naples, FL 34119 Guest speaker: FREE EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY “November 1938: Perspectives from the Vatican Archives” Sponsored by: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Diocese of Venice in Florida GenShoah of SWFL Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center For more information CJDialogue@naples.netcontact: Please register www.jewishnaples.orgat: so we know how many people will attend. Special thank you to Temple Shalom for hosting this event. Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming Director, International Academic Programs Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH RUSSIAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE JRCAGroup@gmail.com / 856-912-0894 Wishing you a peaceful Rosh Hashanah
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By Marina Berkovich Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance (JRCA) is an a nity group under the auspices of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN). Its mission is to enhance the social and cultural lives of our emerging/expanding community by providing the “home base” to the Jews from the former Soviet Union and countries that evolved after its collapse, who are now moving to Southwest Florida and are seeking new connections. Non-Jewish relatives and friends are, of course,Whenwelcome.Irstcame to the U.S., I had a very di cult time explaining to the then,fromtheIJewish-Americanskind-heartedthatwasanex-Soviet,fromSovietUnion,notRussia.Iinsistedandcontinuetoinsist, on remembering USSR. at, I explain in other forums. Here, I will strip the meaning of the word “Russian” as it transcended the geographic borders of the Soviet Jewish migration of the 1970s-1990s and the post-Perestroika exodus of all others from the 15 former Soviet Socialist Republics. For 40-plus years, we had been called Russians by Americans and the British, Canadians, Australians, Israelis — wherever our feet landed — whether we actually hailed from Russia or, most often, from any of the other 14 SSRs — Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. (NB: I’m yet to personally meet an ex-Soviet Jew from Kirgizstan. Anyone?) This year, for obvious reasons, it is not in vogue to be referred to as Russian. But we are not into renaming ourselves to suit the times. at is something the old Soviet Union loved doing. So, we remain Jewish-Russian Cultural Alliance. It was in the English language that we learned “a rose by any other name…” We usually have four community events during the year on Sundays — Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim and May 9/Victory in Europe Day. We meet either at JFGN or a member’s business location. Join the email list by emailing JRCAGroup@gmail.com.Atourevents,wehold roundtable discussions while enjoying a community meal of Jewish-Russian avors. In the USSR, while we were deprived of our religion and persecuted for being Jews, somehow, Jewish cuisine survived, even in de cit and depravation years. Our Rosh Hashana celebration will be on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 3-6 p.m. at a location to be announced. We will celebrate life, survival and welcome 5783 with toasts of l’chaim and mazel tovs. Couvert charge is $10 per person for wine and refreshments and each family brings a dish to the table. To register for JRCA Rosh Hashana, please call Mark at 856-912-0894 or email JRCAGroup@gmail.com.Andlastly,abittersweet word of parting.Itisnow seven years since our group started, and I am very proud of the achievements we have made. Many Jewish Russians who moved to Southwest Florida met others at JRCA events and lots of new friendships have been formed. I think it is imperative that we continue building the community we all created together. ankOuryou.next leadership will be Mark Katsnelson, Irene Kharlamov, Darina Lumar, Olga Novikova and Zina Lovitch. Please welcome them to this challenging task and wish them lots of mazel. L’Shana Tova to all our friends! If you speak Russian, want to meet a “Russian” or are just generally curious, we welcome you. If you lived in the USSR, you are most quali ed to become a member. Help us spread the word. Tell your Jewish neighbors from the former USSR, we are waiting for them to be “found.” Please add yourself to our email list to take advantage of everything this group has to o er by emailing JRCAGroup@gmail.com.
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MCA celebrates its 10th season!
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the Brazina Documentary Film Series begins its new season with a screening of the lm, “Levys of Monticello,” that tells the little-known story of the Levy family, which owned and carefully preserved Monticello for nearly a century – far longer than Je erson or his descendants. e lm will be shown at Temple Shalom. Season kickoff luncheon
It’s a great time to join (or rejoin) MCA Are you new to the Greater Naples area? Are you returning to Southwest Florida from a summer up north? If so, then please join MCA. Annual dues are $90, which includes access to all MCA activities and a membership in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. You can become a member or renew your membership online. Go to the MCA website (www.mcanaples.org) and click on MCA“Membership.”wishesall its members and their families a happy and healthy New Year. L’Shana Tovah.
15September 2022 Federation Star MCA Has something for everyone! Here are some examples of what you can expect during the 2022 - 2023 season. If you like sports, MCA offers: •Fishing•Shooting•Kayaking•Bocce•Biking•Pickleball If you like to talk, MCA offers: •Current Events Discussion Group •Book Discussion Group •Israel Discussion Group •Financial Health Discussion Group •Science Discussion Group If you like to learn, MCA offers: •MCA Speaker Series •Virtual Speaker Series (Zoom) * •Israel Update (twice a year) •Medical •FinancialSeminarsHealthSeminars If you like to tour, MCA offers tours of the: •The Holocaust Museum •The Bird Garden of Naples •The Guadalupe Center •Revs Institute for Automotive Research •Collier County Courthouse and Jail •Shy Wolf Animal Sanctuary If you like to play games, MCA offers: •Bingo•Pool•Poker•Bridge•Canasta If you like MCA Special Events: •Monthly Luncheons •Brazina Documentary Film Series •Comedy Night and Candle Lighting •Sweetheart's Dance •Dine Arounds For additional information, scan this QR code: JEWISH FEDERATION A lmost 10 years ago, a group of Federation members, under the guidance of the late Steve Brazina, got together to plan what was to become the Men’s Cultural Alliance. Now, as its 10th season begins, MCA, a vibrant and active organization of almost 700 members (and growing) that has survived the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the untimely passing of its founder, is looking forward to another year of great programs and, more importantly, great friendships. Today, MCA president Michael Sobol leads the organization into its second decade with ambitious plans to grow the organization and provide diverse programming to appeal to its members. is includes expanding its volunteer opportunities as well as developing programs for younger members and single members. Below is just a sampling of upcoming MCA programs as we welcome a new season and MCA’s 10th exciting year. For information about, and to register for, these or any other MCA programs, go to the MCA website (www.mcanaples.org) and click on the “Programs” link. Save the date –Fall Golf Outing
On Monday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., the Israel Discussion Group will hold its monthly meeting. During the September MCA Travelogue Series , MCA’s globetrotting storyteller, Jim Sernovitz, stays close to home this month with a look at “New York, New York.” Even if you have been there before, you will want to Zoom in. e program will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Many of the outdoor activities, like kayaking, bocce and walking, are continuing. Other activities, such as the weekly breakfast, dine-around and other social groups are also ongoing.
On ursday, Nov. 10, the MCA Monthly Luncheon: 2022 - 2023 Season Kicko will take place at Audubon Country Club. Fellow MCA member, Mel Zahn, is the featured speaker and will present, “Why Me,” the story of his kidnapping. “Israel Between the Wars: Six Month Update” On ursday, Nov. 17, MCA member Steve Shreier will provide his semiannual assessment of all things Israel in a program titled, “Israel Between the Wars: Six Month Update” at Beth Tikvah. Comedy, Dinner & Chanukah Candle Lighting And it’s never too soon to pencil in the annual Comedy, Dinner & Chanukah Candle Lighting at O the Hook Comedy Club on Dec. 20! Many MCA activities have continued throughout the summer. Here is a sampling of what’s going on this month. e MCA Book Discussion Group will get together on ursday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss “ e Flag, the Cross and the Station Wagon,” by Bill McKibbon. e book is about “A graying American looking back at his suburban boyhood and wondering what the hell happened.”
By Je Margolis MEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.MCANaples.org / 508.733.9427
On Saturday, Oct. 1, MCA will hold its annual Fall Golf Outing at the Pelican Sound Golf Club. is event is open to all golfers, regardless of skill.
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On behalf of the WCA Board of Directors, I wish you a New Year lled with the blessings of good health, friendship and joyful times together. I can’t wait to see you!
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Whether you are interested in food or in reading books, short stories or plays, there is a group for you! Like to play bridge? Mah Jongg? Scrabble? Canasta? Step right up and sign up! If you prefer more physical activities, there will be golf, chair yoga, bird watching and bowling. Last season, we added new groups for biking, walking and pickleball! And we started a literary journal, called WCA WORDS; Couples Social Bridge; and a Younger Division, which, in addition to WCA North and WCA South, offers even more activities!
Our new computer membership system enabled us to conduct a survey, and 87% of those responding wanted to resume these adventures! The Greater Naples area has so much to o er, we are also hoping to organize local trips within driving distance. Look for announcements in the newsletters this season!
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By Patti Boochever, WCA President For the rst time in more than two years, WCA is beginning its new season with the ability person programming!
One new member has already o ered to start a needlepoint group. We know we have talented members, and our programming is always evolving! ere really is something for Eacheveryone!season, members look forward to one of WCA’s seminal programs – the ursday morning Speaker Series. Chair Susan Koeppel continues to schedule outstanding speakers. We can look forward to several authors, an art historian, an Israeli artist and a variety of topics, including the American Department Store, the Childhoods of Successful Women, WGCU Public Media, a Holocaust Hero, and muchWemore!areplanning to resume another popular feature of WCA – bus day trips!
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ere are interest groups for lms, languages, knitting, couples, jazz, singing, writing … more than 40 interest groups in all!If you have a particular interest or want to start a new interest group, let us know!
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New Member coffees, Koffee Klatch, couples events, art workshops and other special events will also be part of our 2022-23 season. I am already looking forward to our annual Welcome Back Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9. We have a fabulous speaker and a new venue lined up for what will be our rst luncheon since 2019! Additionally, the Chanukah Dance will return in December, and we have dates for our Annual Mah Jongg and Canasta Days as well as for Couples Canasta Night. All the dates can be found on our website. Don’t forget – you must be a member to attend these events! Some of the greatest gifts of WCA membership are the many opportunities to meet other women. We have recently begun featuring surprising and serendipitous “Friendship Stories” in our weekly newsletter. It’s never too late to join WCA and create your own story! If WCA has helped you connect with someone, please share your story with us!
16 September 2022Federation Star Catering & platters available See our full menu and order online at KatzNYDeli.com We have begun taking orders for the High Holidays This year’s dates are September 25-27 and October 4-5. We know it’s very early, but the sooner you place your order, the better your chances of receiving it when you want. Deadline to guarantee delivery is Monday, September 19 Orders placed after that will still be received, but delivery by the dates above cannot be guaranteed. Please call (239) 291-8340 to place your order today! NewKATZYorkDeli has arrived in Southwest Florida New York-style deli sandwiches and more brought right to your door! Delicious Deli Grab & Go Foods, Imported & American Artisan Cheese. Fresh Local & Cold Water Seafood, European-Style Bakery, Farm Fresh Produce & Organic Produce, Fresh Made Juice Bar, Great Selection of Gluten Free, Organic, Vegan, & Gourmet Products 239.261.7157 | wynnsmarket.com | 141 Tamiami N., Naples, FL @wynnsmarket34102 JEWISH FEDERATION WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.wcanaples.org / 518.852.3440 Let the new season begin!
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e most exciting news is that construction of Federation’s new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center building is zipping along! e center, which will open this season, will provide many more meeting spaces for speakers, programs, events and the multitude of interest groups o ered by WCA. It will also have top-notch audiovisual capabilities, allowing some in-person activities to also be presented virtually and recorded. We can’t wait to start using the new center! We have not, however, just been idly waiting for construction to be completed. During this past summer, several groups continued to meet in person, including Bridge, WCA North’s Ladies Who Brunch, Canasta, Ladies Who Lunch and Mah Jongg. And, of course, many Summer Branches up north gathered WCA friends together. Other groups, including WCA’s numerous book clubs, continued to meet virtually, with plans to pivot to in-person gatherings later this fall. It’s not too early for you to begin to review the list of interest groups under “Groups” on WCA’s website menu bar (wcanaples.org). To ensure you are on the group’s mailing list, you must email each group liaison to sign up for those groups that interest you each season. ese groups send notices of their events by email only to those members who have registered; they do not advertise in the ursday newsletter. Some groups limit the number of participants, due to venue size or to enable each member to have a quality experience, so do not wait too long to email to the liaisons.
While we certainly provided an impressive array of programming during the pandemic, we are eagerly awaiting the start of our 2022-23 season. e WCA Board, along with many other dedicated WCA members, has been working diligently to plan a year that will “make up for lost time!”
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“The Best of Enemies” Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 4:00pm EST (Panel Discussion on Zoom $5 per ticket; pre watch the movie on Amazon and other streaming platforms. ) Film is based on the true story of Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader, as they co chair a 1971 community summit on school desegregation in Durham, NC.
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Movies That Matter series returns e Human Rights Film Coalition of SWFL will present its annual series of outstanding documentaries for community viewing and discussion. is year, the series will be renamed “Movies at Matter SWFL- e Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series” honoring the late Steve Brazina who passed away earlier this year. Steve was instrumental in founding the series as well as selecting the lms. Each of the three lms presented will include an expert panel discussion and audience Q&A. Please note, the discussion for the Oct. 19 event will take place via Zoom. You will need to watch the lm on your own prior to the Zoom discussion (see below for details.) e Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 programs will return to the Paragon eater – Pavilion location (833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL 34108, 239-596-0008.) ese will each begin at 6 p.m. Please arrive at 5:45 p.m. for seating. Tickets are required for each film (tickets required in advance for the “APART” and “Redlining” lms.) Sponsorships are available. Buy your tickets
“The Best of Enemies,” Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, 4-5 p.m. e lm highlights the true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that changed both of their lives forever.
On Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Museum and WGCU will host a special program at the Hilton Naples. Ken Burns and coproducer Lynn Novick will join us virtually to discuss the creation of the lm. Tickets are $50, with the proceeds benefiting the Museum and WGCU. Ticket price includes light hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance on the Museum’s website, www.HMCEC.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. We look forward to seeing you this fall at the Museum and our events!
Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series
“Redlining” Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6:00pm EST (at Paragon Theaters $10 per ticket.) “Redlining” explores the lasting national and local impact of this federal policy on US cities and suburbs. Panel Discussion/Q&A follows.
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“Movies That Matter ” is now named in memory of Steve Brazina, co founder of this annual film series. Sponsorships are available: Benefactor $1,000; Sustainer $500; Supporter $250; Patron $75. Visit HMCEC.org for tickets and details .
APART” Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:00pm EST (at Paragon Theaters $10 per ticket.) “APART” was filmed over three and a half years, and traces the steps of women, many of whom are mothers, as they begin to reconstruct lives derailed by drugs and prison. Panel Discussion/Q&A follows.
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Ihope you and your families had a wonderful summer! Here, at the Museum, we are gearing up for a busy fall as we expand and present a new slate of special programming. Museum expansion Construction will get underway shortly as we create a new “North Wing.” e plan is to break into an adjacent suite and install new galleries, displays and other features. Naming opportunities are available – please contact me if you would like more information at Susan@hmcec. org or call 239-263-9200.
Note: When searching for this lm, be sure to include “ e” in the title – “ e Best of Enemies” – as there is different film called “Best of Enemies.” Ticket purchase ($5) is required to receive the Zoom link. “APART,” Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, 6 p.m. is PBS documentary shares the stories of three unforgettable formerly incarcerated mothers who were jailed for drugrelated charges. Now labeled as “felons,” the lm shows their struggles to overcome alienation and readjust to life with their families. The number of the women imprisoned in the U.S. since the “War on Drugs” began has risen dramatically and, sadly, the majority of these women are mothers. Shown at Paragon eatersPavilion, Naples. Advance tickets ($10) are required. “Redlining,” Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, 6 p.m. “Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Spring eld” tells the story of families impacted by the practice of “redlining” when they tried to buy a home. e term comes from maps introduced in the 1930s that showed “risk” areas in cities and suburban areas for federally backed mortgages and homeownership programs. “Risk” was determined almost entirely by race. Neighborhoods where no loans would be made were outlined in red, or literally “redlined.” Shown at Paragon Theaters-Pavilion, Naples. Advance tickets ($10) are required. A Conversation with Filmmaker Ken Burns Ken Burns’ new documentary, “ e U.S. and e Holocaust,” will premiere this month on WGCU Public Media, our local PBS station, on three consecutive nights — Sunday through Tuesday, Sept. 18, 19 and 20 from 8 to 10 p.m. e lm examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany within the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the U.S. and race laws in the American South. It o ers new insights into what leaders in the U.S. knew and what they chose to do with this knowledge. Viewers will see how individual actions impact many other lives, from the bravery of upstanders to the dangers posed by indi erent citizens.
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Discussion will take place via Zoom. Please watch the lm on your own on Net ix or other streaming platforms prior to the discussion.
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Shabbat on the beach Friday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. Join us at Lowdermilk Park for the very popular Beach Shabbat Friday evening service. We meet on the beach at the north end of the park. Bring a beach chair. ere will be no service at Temple Shalom that day.
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Temple Shalom Open House Friday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Come see what we’re all about! Take a tour of our synagogue and meet with clergy, leadership and committee chairs. Stay for our famous Soulful Shabbat evening service and delicious oneg. Soulful Shabbat Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. is unique service, conducted entirely in song and accompanied by a professional band, is one of a kind.
To: Gene & Bobbie Katz In memory of Rhoda Bernstein
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To: Bobbie Lublin & Family In memory of Dr. Bernie Lublin
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Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. To place a Tribute in the FederationStarin honor or memory of someone, please contact Janine Hudak at the Federation office at 239-263-4205 or jhudak@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the person or loved one you designate. Tributes help further the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
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Music & Liturgy Class Wednesdays, Sept. 7 & 14 at 1:30 p.m. Join Cantor Donna Azu and Temple Shalom Music Director Dr. Jim Cochran to explore the poetry and music of two of our most important High Holy Days prayers – “Avinu Malkeinu” and “Shema Koleinu.” RSVP to Cantor Donna Azu at dazu@naplestemple.org.
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Torah Talk Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion via Zoom every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. Please contact the Temple Shalom office at info@ naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.
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To: Sonya & Lev Gordon Mazel Tov on your B’nai Mitzvah celebration
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“AN ENCHANTED EVENING—CELEBRATING OUR FUTURE” Jan. 14, 2023 • 5:30 p.m. Royal Poinciana Golf Club For more information, contact Director of Development Operations Chloe Goldstein at 239-325-4444 or cgoldstein@naplesseniorcenter.org.
Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) had a very successful Fourth of July picnic/fundraiser. A group of congregants sponsor the event, allowing all proceeds to go to charity. is year, JCMI was able to present Naples Senior Center (NSC) with 57 Publix gift cards in the amount of $25 each. Naples Senior Center President/ CEO Dr. Jaclynn Fa er was overjoyed, stating the need is greater than ever. In addition, JCMI collects and delivers food to NSC on an ongoing basis. We’re grateful to our congregants for their continued e orts and support that allow JCMI opportunities to provide for the needy in the greater community.
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Bruce B. Rosenblatt, Owner Senior Housing Expert FGCU Visiting Lecturer everyone is managing well during this very hot summer. Naples Senior Center has added a new program — Mental Health Counseling. Actually, it’s not exactly a new program. When I rst arrived, it was one of two programs o ered by our predecessor agency, the second one being the food pantry. Over the years, the call for mental health services diminished and we ended the program. In recent months, we received requests from seniors in our community for counseling. Just as there was a gap for senior center services, there is a gap in available, a ordable mental health counseling for seniors. is service is o ered to anyone over age 60 who might be struggling with depression, anxiety or concerns about “life cycle issues,” such as grief and loss, family challenges of an emotional nature and the onset of illness in oneself or a loved one. Counseling is provided by licensed clinical social workers who have an expertise in working with older adults and their concerns. Right now, all services are o ered on a sliding scale, based on ability to pay and we are in the process of becoming Medicare providers. If you are interested in making an appointment or you have questions, please call Geri Poletti, here at NSC, at 239-325-4444.eteaminvolved with building the new Naples Senior Center continues to make great strides, with a completion date scheduled for November. Visit our website, naplesseniorcenter.org, to see our progress. If you have any questions about the project, please give me a call at 239-325-4444 or email me at jfa er@ naplesseniorcenter.org.Plansaresolidifying for our 11th annual Evening for Better Tomorrows. is year’s theme is “An Enchanted Evening—Celebrating our Future” Circle Jan. 14, 2023 on your calendars. We will be dining and dancing at Royal Poinciana Golf Club. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Director of Development Operations Chloe Goldstein at 239-325-4444 or cgoldstein@ naplesseniorcenter.org.AllofusatNaples Senior Center wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe New Year.
20 September 2022Federation Star Our Jewish community continues to grow. To help everyone keep in touch with one another, your Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will be publishing the 2023 Community Directory. Free copies will be made available to all. BUT FIRST CONTACT INFORMATION: (please print clearly) (M) Male (F) Female First Name(s): (M) (F) ___________________ Last:_________________________ Florida Address: (F)(M)Phone:City:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________St:______Zip:___________________________Local:_________________________________Northern:__________________________________Cell:__________________________(M)Email:____________________________________________Cell:_________________________(F)Email:__________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: full-time resident part-time resident: We / I arrive in SW Florida on: _____________ We / I head north on: ____________________ If your information has NOT changed, you do not have to do anything. If your information HAS changed or if you are NOT listed in the 2022 edition, complete and return this form. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’re gathering information now so we can distribute the new Directory in December 2022. If your information has NOT changed from what appears in the 2022 edition, you do not have to do anything. We will print the same information in the next edition. If your information has changed, or if you are not listed in the 2022 edition, complete and return this form by mail or by fax. All requested information is optional. If we do not hear from you by October 10, we will assume we have your permission to publish your name(s) and contact information as we currently have them in our files. Yes! Please include me/us in the 2023 Directory. Only include information below that you’d like in the Directory. No, please do not include me/us. Please provide us with your name(s) and address below. PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THESE BOXES or mail it to: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201, Naples, FL 34109 PLEASE RETURN BY OCTOBER 10, 2022. Fax your completed form to: (239) 263-3813 Copies of the 2022 Directory are available at the Federation offi ce. JEWISH COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2021 The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples serves more than 3,000 Jewish households in Naples, Marco Island and the
Jacobson also acts in “League.” She plays Carson Shaw, a top pitcher. e recurring cast includes Molly Ephraim, 36 (“Last Man Standing” on ABC), as Maybelle Fox, a player. “American Gigolo” premieres on Showtime Sept. 11 and new episodes will be released on subsequent Fridays. It’s based on the hit 1980 lm of the same name. In the lm, Richard Gere played Julian Kaye, a Hollywood gigolo who fell in love with a client, a wealthy married woman. Kaye is framed for a murder but, at the end of lm, the wealthy woman gives the police alibi information that clears him. e series alters the lm’s ending. As the series opens, Kaye (who is played by Jon Bernthal, 45) has just been released from jail after serving 15 years for a murder he didn’t commit. e series follows him as he makes contact with the wealthy woman (played by Gretchen Mol) and tries to cope with the present. Meanwhile, a police detective decides to take a fresh look at the murder and uncovers a large conspiracy. “Reboot,” a comedy, premieres on Hulu on Sept. 20. A Hulu press release lays outs the premise: “Hulu reboots an early 2000s family sitcom, forcing its dysfunctional cast back together.” e “dysfunctional” cast includes Johnny Knoxville, Judy Greer (who has played several Jewish characters but isn’t Jewish), Paul Reiser, 66, and Rachel Bloom, 35. e “big Jewish TV event” this month will be “U.S. and the Holocaust,” a three-episode PBS documentary that will air over three nights (Sept. 18-20, 8-10 p.m.). Here is the PBS description: “Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s ‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibition, and supported by its historical resources, the lm examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American south. e series, written by Geo rey Ward, sheds light on what the U.S. government and American people knew and did as the catastrophe unfolded in Europe.” The documentary was co-directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, 60, and Sarah Botstein, 46. e latter two have long collaborated with Burns, who is the most famous American documentary maker. e Holocaust was more than “just mentioned” in previous Burns lms about WWII. He also made “Defying the Nazis: e Sharps’ War” (2016), about an American Unitarian minister who rescued, with his wife, hundreds of European Jewish refugees. Footnotes: Burns’
1ASeptember 2022 Federation StarJEWISH INTEREST Editor’s Note: Persons in bold are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of this column. Persons identi ed as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in, or identify with, a faith other than Judaism. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identi ed as Jewish. Here are the TV/streaming series with a Jewish connection that premiered last month or will premiere this month.
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“A League of eir Own” is an Amazon 8-episode series that began streaming (in its entirety) on Aug. 12. It is based on the hit 1992 lm of the same name. e series, like the lm, is about an all-female (real) pro baseball league that was founded during WWII. The “League” series was co-created by Abby Jacobson, 38, who also co-created and costarred in the hit Comedy Central series “Broad City.”
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Ilove this time of the year, when the rst signs of fall are obvious, and Rosh Hashanah is on its way — the time of year we Jews call the High Holidays. ere are some factors in the atmosphere surrounding it in Israel that I’ve never experienced anywhere else I’ve lived or visited in the world. is year’s occasion had an extra special avor to it. It is the rst time in many years that my father is here with me, which brought back memories of my childhood in Israel. I have very warm memories of Ja a, a beautiful port city that sits midway between Tel-Aviv and Bat Yam. At Rosh Hashanah, neighbors gave each other baskets of pomegranates from their yards with wishes for “Shanah Tovah,” or “many years and good years.” e rst taste at the start of the holiday — and to break the fast for Yom Kippur 10 days later — was of honey sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, symbolic of wishes for a sweet year of plenty.When it comes to Rosh Hashanah, families of Sephardic and Mizrahi origin, like mine from Morocco, have a secret to share with the rest of the Jewish world — a unique Rosh Hashanah Seder far beyond apples dipped in honey. On the rst night of the holiday, we hold a special ceremony at home, during which, we recite blessings over a variety of foods that symbolize our wishes for the year ahead. After a short ceremony, my grandmother Dalia (from my father’s side) served a festive dinner in her apartment. e meal would begin with a blessing over the sweet Moroccan challah, made circular to symbolize a full, “round” year. Apple preserves, called “Tfah,” were another traditional Rosh Hashanah on my grandmother’s holiday table. e name means “apple spoon sweets” because it was traditionally served on individual spoons with a glass of water to welcome guests. As with every Moroccan Jewish festival meal, it would open with a spread of cooked salads — carrots, peppers and eggplant dishes cooked in advance and, for the most part, suited to this year’s warm beginning of the New Year. e meal would continue with sh and lamb, followed by the famous Moroccan pastelito. But the best is yet to come — traditional Moroccan couscous was served with a sweet, dried vegetable Tanzia, Moroccan-inspired Tzimmes, a classic Moroccan dish, re-imagined with sweet and savory avors. My family always had honey-dipped “cigars” lled with ground almonds, chebakia and Moroccan baklava for dessert instead of the typical honey cake found in the majority of American Jewish homes. When I came to the United States from Israel as a new bride in 2001, I brought just a few beloved recipes. Today, I still remember losing one of them — my Grandmother Dalia’s recipe for Tanzia, (or sweet dried fruit tajine with nuts). I was so heartbroken, that I cried and cried. Losing the recipe felt like I had lost my grandmother.Iquicklywrote to my grandmother in Israel, asking her to send the recipe. It came on the very thin airmail paper used in those days. I’ve been a resident for 21 years, and I still have that letter sealed in a clear protective cover. Food stains, rips and yellowed tape are visible evidence of its use. Written in Hebrew, of course, my grandmother’s recipe used glasses, co ee cups and handfuls as measurements. I worked out more-standard measurements and still make the dried fruit tajine, Tanzia. My childhood home in Israel always had some ready to serve to anyone who stopped by for a visit, which meant lots of extra Tanzia, also called sweet, dried fruit and nuts, had to be made for such Jewish holidays as Rosh Hashanah. My grandmother passed her recipes on to her daughters, who now make the dishes. Every year at Rosh Hashanah, my mother buys a pomegranate for each daughter, as well as one for herself, in memory of Safta. Like the baskets of pomegranates shared by neighbors so many years ago in Ja a, it’s an expression of love and hope for success. And this year, as always, I will welcome Rosh Hashanah with the taste of honey and a lifetime of sweet memories with the Moroccan dried fruit tajine, Tanzia,ererecipe.isnothing more festive in my eyes than this joyful dish. During Rosh Hashanah, every Sephardic family in Israel would serve this on a bed of rice or couscous with a sprinkle of almond and honey to brighten it up. e colors are dark and rich, and the avor is full of warm spices that awaken your taste buds. The combination of vegetables and dried fruits produces a harmonious, festive flavor. It’s a sweet way to add holiday joy to your meal.
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Finally, there is “13,” a “very Jewish” Net ix original lm that somehow eluded my radar before last month’s column was written. It premiered on Aug. 12 and perhaps it eluded your radar too. “13” is based on a 2008 Broadway musical of the same name that got so/so reviews. Eli Golden, a total newcomer, stars as Evan Goldman, the bar mitzvah boy (I assume Golden is Jewish, but I haven’t “veri ed” him). Goldman is a New York City kid about to hand out his bar mitzvah invitations when his life radically changes. His father leaves his mother for a young ight attendant.
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Evan and his mother, Jessica (Debra Messing, 52) ee to a tiny town in Indiana. ey live with Jessica’s mother, Ruth (Rhea Perlman, 74). e bar mitzvah is still on, and Evan is tutored by his New York City rabbi (via Zoom). He’s played by the very likable Josh Peck, 35. ere are few Jews in the town, and there are a few hateful remarks, but antisemitism is a quite minor theme in the lm. “Teen politics” is the real theme. Early on, Evan becomes friends with two teens who aren’t popular in school. ings change when Evan manages to get into the good graces of a very popular jock. is sets in motion a very complex series of events that ultimately force Evan to make hard, ethical choices about who will attend his bar mitzvah.
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WishingYouaSweet&HappyNewYear we dip our apples in honey, we pray for an additional measure of sweetness. May we continue to grow in our commitment to our faith, our people and community. May all Jews experience blessings in the year ahead, and may the world become a better place for all your children.”
“Nothing can absolve Italy from its unholy alliance with Hitler,” said Caterina, a young mother who brought her two children to participate in the reenactment of the original Ferramonti High Holy Day services. “But the world must know that, even though Italy’s leadership aligned with the devil, the villagers who lived here would not permit any harm to come to the Jews.” Simona agrees and takes it a step further when she says, “When Jews around the world learn of Ferramonti’s Jews, possibly it will renew our sense of pride in the resilience of our people. Maybe it will bring more Jews back home.”
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Serving as Ba’alat Tekiah, I had the honor of sounding the shofar, the traditional ram’s horn that inaugurates the Jewish New Year. As long low blasts lled the meeting hall, many guests were moved to tears. We sensed that each of the shofar’s four distinct tones represented a celebration of life, love, courage and the religious freedom a orded nearly 4,000 inmate Jews 75 years ago.
Note: Rabbi Barbara will conduct Rosh HaShanah services at the Ferramonti Camp. e service is in person for local Italian residents and will livestream for those around the world. Write Rabbi@ RabbiBarbara.com for details. For 10 years, Rabbi Barbara Aiello served the Aviva Campus for Senior Life (Sarasota, FL) as resident rabbi. Her most popular columns are now published in her new book, “Aging Jewishly,” available on Amazon books. Rabbi Barbara now lives and works in Italy, where she is rabbi of Italy’s rst Reconstructionist synagogue. Contact her at Rabbi@RabbiBarbara.com.
The sound of the shofar throughoutreverberatesthecamp as inmates collect breadcrumbs and fill a wooden bucket with water in preparation for Tashlich. A week earlier, camp women put the finishing touches on a wedding gown fashioned from a bed sheet with a veil crafted from mosquito netting. e wedding gown had been used before — actually, it had been altered 23 times because it was shared among the 24 Jewish brides who married under the chuppah in, of all places, a WWII concentration camp. It happened in Southern Italy at the Ferramonti Concentration Camp, where two rabbis, who were also camp inmates, not only o ciated at weddings but conducted High Holy Day services in each of the three synagogues that had been built and were regularly in use within the con nes of the camp itself. As we approach New Year 5783, it’s something to think about. After two years or more of Zoom services and maybe even more years before that, when our Jewish observance was marginal, it’s somewhere between mindboggling and a rming to consider how the traditions of our youth survived against incredible odds. Although the Jews were held prisoner in the Ferramonti Camp, amazingly they were never harmed. With the blessing of a compassionate and courageous camp commandant, the Jews set about doing what we’ve always done; in the face of disaster, persecution, deportation and loss, we turned tsuris to simcha, in this case, by making a JewishPhotographscommunity.displayed in the camp museum feature Jewish brides wearing the bedsheet gown and bridal veils made from the mosquito netting that camp administrators faithfully distributed to the Jewish inmates. e rabbis are pictured as well. When they weren’t o ciating at wedding ceremonies or naming one of the 21 babies born in the camp, we see them leading Shabbat and festival services, sounding the shofar, shaking a makeshift lulav and etrog or reading from a Torah scroll that had been smuggled into the camp.
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“It is a little-known story that needs to be told,” says Simona Ciliberti, administrator of the Ferramonti museum, which boasts an extensive collection of artifacts and photographs that offer visitors a glimpse of camp life — a life that included a Hebrew school, a camp newspaper, social organizations, family vegetable gardens, a drama society, soccer teams and three synagogues — orthodox, reform and Zionist. So it was, that on Oct. 6, 2019, 75 years after Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services were held openly at the camp, the shofar sounded again — this time in recognition of and gratitude for the Italian soldiers and local villagers who supported and protected the Italian Jews, the Eastern European Jews and Jewish survivors of the ill-fated ship, the Pentcho, who comprised the Ferramonti prisoner population.
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“If Jews could worship in the Ferramonti camp, then we should demonstrate just what they were doing,” said Angela Yael Amato, concert violinist and board member of Congregation Ner Tamid del Sud, the synagogue located near the camp that serves southern Italy as the rst active synagogue in Calabria in 500 years. Along with her son, Alessandro, who is an award-winning cellist, Ms. Amato arranged and performed traditional music that would have been played at the services and festivals held regularly at the camp. e program concluded with the duo’s moving performance of the Kol Nidre melody and Avinu Malkeinu, musical selections that are among the most familiar of High Holy Day melodies.
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Children and siblings of Israeli fallen soldiers enjoy U.S. summer camp experience
“We often think of the fallen as those who have paid the ultimate price but it’s important to acknowledge the impact on the children who are left behind,” said Todd Rosenberg, Chairman of the FIDF Washington, D.C. Chapter. “We are humbled to be able to provide the Legacy Camp experience to support them.”
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Courtesy of FIDF Waynesboro, PA (July 25, 2022) -- Between terror attacks and escalated periods of military activity, Israelis understand loss and unimaginable grief all too well. e pain of every fallen soldier reverberates through the country and the Jewish world. FIDF supports thousands of bereaved families who have su ered the devastating loss of a loved one during service, o ering them support as they rebuild their lives andFIDF’sfutures.Legacy Summer Camp is a unique opportunity in the United States, provided every year to B’nai Mitzvah-age children and siblings of fallen soldiers, in partnership with the Yad LaBonim organization and the IDF. Last week, the program kicked o its 17th summer, giving 21 bereaved children a meaningful and memorable experience they will keep with them the rest of their lives.
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FIDF’s Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia chapters are hosting this year’s Legacy Camp, which ran in July after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Beginning at Capital Camps in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, the group enjoyed a traditional camp experience with welcoming American campers, which was followed by a tour of Washington, DC; Shabbat at host homes in Baltimore; a day in New York City; and pool party at an FIDF donor home in Westchester, New York, before ying home to Israel. “Long after the initial communal bereavement has subsided, families are often isolated in mourning and faced with a void that will last a lifetime, said Avigail Rosemore, Legacy Camp Co-chair. “Siblings of the fallen are often unintentionally overlooked and, for this reason, FIDF created Legacy Camp, a chance for bereaved kids to feel normalcy amongst other kids who have experienced similar loss, even if just for a short while.”
While campers enjoy a gamut of activities, what is most valuable is their ability to share in this experience with others who have also lost loved ones. In fact, several of the sta members are soldiers who also lost loved ones and attended the program when they were B’nai Mitzvah age. In addition, the delegation is led by o cers from the IDF Casualty Unit, who accompany the camp’s participants and counselorsInterestingly,throughout.thisyear’s Legacy group includes a variety of populations and religions of campers who have lost loved ones while serving in the IDF, including Arab and Druze campers. Druze are minority Arabic-speaking citizens of Israel who do not identify as Muslims.
“It is an absolute privilege for those of us in Baltimore to participate in the Legacy Camp program and show all of the campers and accompanying soldiers how important they are,” said Jenn Goldmeier, past host and Legacy Camp Co-chair. “We want the group to return to Israel knowing and sharing the message that FIDF loves and supports them.”
Northern Israel’s top 5 hidden culinary destinations
By JD Krebs K nown as Israel’s food bowl, the Galilee region is home to some of the world’s best hidden culinary experiences. From sampling artisanal cheeses to experiencing authentic Druze cuisine or learning about what it takes to become the next master chef, Israel’s north has a bu et of options with something for Beloweveryone.are ve favorite culinary destinations, as selected by Jewish National Fund-USA’s Western Galilee Now Tourist Information Center, that you can enjoy as a solo travel or with the whole mishpocha ! See them all and more at westgalil.org.il/en.
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For those looking for a more intimate kosher dining experience that reflects the beauty of the Galilee’s diversity, Safta Maha will make your tastebuds come alive. Located in the beautiful Druze village of Hurfeish, guests are welcomed directly into Maha’s home, where they’re treated to a gorgeous open view from the terrace as they dig into a variety of authentic Druze breakfasts, lunches and dinners, depending on the time of day. Maha serves classic Druze dishes such as shulbato, beef or chicken stew, grape leaves, stu ed addition,andmeat,ofmugrabimaqlubacabbage,and(stewchickpeaswithpumpkinbulgur).Inguests can learn more about Druze culture as Maha shares her life story and explains what it was like growing up in a Druze community. For more information, go to instagram.com/maha7amer/.
If you’re a wine or liquor enthusiast who wants a behind-the-scenes look at how schnapps gets made, Jullius Distillery is the place for you. Winner of the Excellence Award in the eld of wine, beer and alcohol production at the 2021 Israeli Cuisine Awards Ceremony, the distillery was established in 2008 by Yuval (Joov) Har Gil, a former food and liquor critic who decided to turn his passion into reality. Built on sustainability principles and powered by solar energy, Jullius Distillery is one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly distilleries in the world. Options are available for alcohol tastings, meals and distillery events, where you can also witness the alcoholmaking process for yourself. Located at the picturesque Kibbutz Hanita, you’ll be impressed both by Jullius’ impressive display of beverages and the gorgeous views of the Galilee. Go to jullius.com for more information.
Hadaral’e restaurant Looking for a romantic farm-to-table dinner destination with that special someone? Hadaral’e restaurant has you covered. With its candlelit setting and classical wooden furniture, Hadaral’e provides the perfect ambiance for a memorable night out. Enjoy a menu that features some of the best local dishes around — fresh sh, quality meats and fresh vegetables, hand picked by the restaurant’s chef. Hadaral’e is also incredibly accommodating towards dietary restrictions, with a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes available. Go to hadarale.co.il for moreForinformation.moreinformation about experiencing Israel like never before, contact Josh Mellits at jmellits@jnf.org.
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Alto Dairy Café Located in the heart of the Galilee, with a picturesque view of rolling orchards, Alto is your perfect destination for blending astonishing scenery with delicious food. At this delectable dairy destination, you can enjoy the privacy of an indoor booth or dine outside surrounded by the north’s natural beauty. Located on Kibbutz Shomrat, the fully kosher menu, under the supervision of the Rabbinate of Mateh Asher, o ers a variety of dairy delicacies, including locally sourced cheeses, handmade desserts and artisanal small batch co ee. Make sure you buy yourself something delicious before leaving Alto’s Dairy Store & Delicatessen, which o ers an unparalleled array of goat cheeses and other assorted delicacies. Find more information at altodairy.co.il.
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Women in the Maccabiah Games Hadassah Magazine readers also learn about the latest Maccabiah Games, a two-week Olympic event that began July 12. More than 2,000 of the 10,000 athletes are women and some of the top female athletes from the U.S. are profiled. The games bring together the best Jewish athletes from across the world, uniting our people, despite denominational, political and socioeconomic di erences. Legacies that matter A heartwarming story comes from my own backyard — Saratoga Springs, New York. Iris Jourdan bequeathed a portion of her estate to Hadassah. en, just before she died at the age of 87, she requested that her antique violin be gifted to an Israeli musician. The valuable violin, made in Italy over 100 years ago, was given to Ukrainian-born Ksenia Kozodoi, a graduate of Hadassah’s Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village. Now a violinist in the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Kozodoi calls the gift, “my dream comeDreamstrue.” do come true! With a lot of hard work and ingenuity, Hadassah can make it happen! If you aren’t yet a Hadassah member, please contact me so you can join us in making more dreams come true.
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One of the prime bene ts of being a Hadassah member is receiving the award-winning Hadassah Magazine in your mailbox every other month. It features engaging, in-depth reporting and commentary on a wide variety of topics. e most recent edition o ers articles on subjects ranging from abortion to Ukraine, along with updates on the most recent medical advances at our hospitals in Jerusalem. Let me share some with you.
Hospitals in the field Hadassah’s involvement on the Polish border of Ukraine helps treat refugees at eld hospitals and refugee centers in Przemysl. Poland has not had to deal with trauma patients from war-torn countries for many, many years. Acts of terror requiring trauma care are di erent and Hadassah had to teach the basics of disaster and mass casualty management. They produced a training simulation and set up real-time trauma guidance networks. These protocols are now globally recognized.
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Roe v. Wade Writer Letty Cottin Pogrebin engages us with a harrowing, rst-person account of what life was like before Roe v. Wade. In 1973, that landmark Supreme Court decision gave us 50 years during which women had control over their bodies. Since the Court overruled Roe in June, Hadassah has been rea rming its unwavering support for full and complete access to reproductive health services and a woman’s right to make health decisions according to her religious, moral and ethical values. Depicting the Russian invasion through art Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassky responds to the Russian invasion of Ukraine through her work. She made aliyah in 1991 and has become known as “one of the pillars of contemporary Israeli art,” synthesizing a variety of styles from pop art to Soviet realism. Her work has been exhibited throughout Israel and the United States. She selected 10 drawings from her childhood — bright, humorous pieces, which are compared to the present ones, depicting foreboding and pain.
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Many families participated in the foundation years of this Jewish community, and we need your help to make sure they are duly re ected on the pages of our Virtual Museum of Southwest Florida Jewish History. You can already read about some of them in the “Eyewitness Stories” pages of JHSSWF.org. We encourage you to contribute your family’s story and photos. Submit to o ce@ jhsswf.org. It will be reviewed and added as we progress. Appropriate credit will be given.Some individuals are better known to the community-at-large, so our perspective is not new, it is historical. When Myra Daniels admitted being Jewish, many were not pleased to learn it. Southwest Florida was lagging with its “Jews are Welcome” parades, so let us not blame Daniels for not acting “openly Jewish” even though her Jewish grandmother had a lot to do with the very stealth of starshipereDaniels.weremany tributes to Daniels upon her passing. Ours will cover the entirety of her legacy and has a tentative 2023 production date. We are currently seeking photos and footage you may have from events where Daniels spoke about her Jewish ancestry. Appropriate proprietary credit will be given. Other individuals are not as widely known by the community. I met Dottie Magen when I joined the Collier County Board of Ort America, on which she was very actively involved. Magen was a strong character and she let me know it within minutes – she was direct, expected quality results, and knew a lot of what others operating in today’s cultural vacuum may call “useless information.” Her longtime service as art docent at e Phil and its successor, Artis—Naples, opened many homes to Magen-led private tours. I was lucky to be there for some of them. Magen left me her wonderful archives of our local, now defunct, Ort chapter, which we will include in the Virtual Museum archives in the near future. If your organization wants to be properly re ected on our pages, please submit an article and photos for consideration.
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It is hard to believe I am sitting at my computer in the middle of July thinking already about the High Holidays. But, as everyone knows, every year, when we ask ourselves when the New Year will fall, regardless of the date, we always feel it’s a bit too early; and this year will be no exception! With that in mind, I have to prepare for the High Holidays as early as mid-summer, and I nd myself thinking about my yearly column in the Federation Star Tradition, tradition! These are the familiar words of the song from “Fiddler on the Roof.” How true it is that “tradition” and family customs endure, even when fundamental Jewish laws and mitzvot are sometimes relegated to a secondary plane. Covering mirrors at a shiva house, moving to a new home on Tuesday and eating bagels and lox at the post Yom Kippur “Break-the-Fast” meal are often more rigorously observed than more essential Jewish directives. Since these traditions are so entrenched in our collective psyche, it is important that, as rabbis, we look for creative ways to reinterpret them, imprinting contemporary meanings to them, so they can be envisaged under the unique light of Jewish insights and ethicalThevalues.tradition of eating apples and challah dipped in honey can provide living thoughts and special lessons for life: Why honey? Why not candy, M&M’s, Sweet ’N Low (especially, if you are calorie conscious) or some other sweetener? One answer is that while all of the candy in the world may infuse sweetness, honey has one additional and unique special characteristic — it is naturally sticky! Symbolically, we are saying that our noble resolutions and a rmations for the year ahead will not fade like a spiritual suntan but will “stick with us” throughout the year.
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A second interpretation pertaining to the use of honey as an expression of our wish for a sweet New Year, may perhaps be more realistic and practical. Yes, honey is indeed sweet. But it comes from bees, creatures that can sting. e sweetness you are praying for, can be accompanied by a sting, some form of pain and anguish that, as an inevitable part of every life, always accompanies our routines. Dipping apples and challah in honey acknowledges that while we ask for sweetness, we must also be prepared to deal with the “stings” that are an integral part of life. For the most part, the American approach to life is based on a foundation of total con dence and assertiveness: “I can do it.” In fact, the last four letters of the word American, are “I can.” Yet, as Jews, we are a bit more humble, realizing that we need God’s help in order for our most fervent wishes to materialize. e last four letters of the word Jewish are “wish.” e bottom line is that eating apples and challah dipped in honey is only a symbol. Each of us must, every day in every way, bring sweetness and kindness into the lives of every person with whom we come in contact, thus, ensuring we make Shana Tova Umetuka a reality rather than a mere wish. I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 5783. Rabbi Ammos Chorny serves at Beth Tikvah.
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11ASeptember 2022 Federation StarCOMMENTARY Chellie Doepke Premiere Plus Realty Co. 239-877-1722 seachell2@hotmail.com • www.sells-naples.com www.facebook.com/chelliedoepkerealtor Real Estate is quite well in Naples! Contact me to list your home TODAY! Making Real Estate EstateMakingREALITYDreamsRealDreamsREALITY Premiere Plus Co. The story is told of an individual who learns a large storm is approaching. People begin to pack up their belongings and leave. A friend comes by in a car, inviting the person to leave with them before the floods arrive. “Don’t worry, God will provide for me,” says the person. Rising waters force the person to go to the second story. A boat comes by, o ering a chance for rescue. “Don’t worry,” the person replies, “God will provide for Floodingme.” causes the person to move to the roof, where a helicopter ies by “ is is your last chance. Grab the rope!” e person shakes their head, “Don’t worry, God will provide for me.” Sadly, the waters eventually sweep the person off to their doom. When they reach olam ha-bah , the world to come, they angrily complain, “Why didn’t you help me, God? I prayed to you and stayed faithful the entire time. You never saved me!” The voice of God fills the space, “Who do you think sent the car, the boat and the helicopter!” at story is a stark reminder that prayer without action and action without prayer both miss the mark. In the words of Rabbi Ferdinand Isserman, “We must pray as if everything depends on God, and act as if everything depends upon us.”
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First, don’t panic. When we act out of fear or anger, we tend to do things we later regret. When the people came to complain about water, Moses ignored God’s directive to talk with the rock, an action that showed a lack of faith in God and led to Moses’ exclusion from the land of Israel. We need to be in a space where we can act thoughtfully, not rashly. Consider unplugging from the doom scroll of media feeds. Allow your mind and heart the chance to heal. Add mindful activities, like going for a walk, meditating or engaging in a physical activity to clear your mind. e small amount of peace will provide clarity for furtherNext,action.itis important to remember Rabbi Isserman’s teaching. We must both pray for the blessings that we need, such as strength, sechel, insight, compassion, courage and wisdom, and we need to utilize those gifts through action. With so many challenges, we often don’t know what to do rst. Here is my advice — just do something! You cannot solve it all at once. Pick one problem and begin to act. Find local groups and online organizations already addressing the problem. Engage others to join you. They have their proverbial cars, boats and helicopters ready to help in the e ort to make our world a better place. We just must be willing to accept their assistance and work in partnership withAsthem.RebNachman taught, the key is to not be afraid. We overcome the challenge by acting from a place of calm, not fear. We change the world by not waiting for God or others to act, but by taking action to address the problems that we see – one at a time – repairing our world. Along the way, we nd strength knowing that we are not alone, that others will stand with us, and that, together, we can make a di erence.isyear we can build a world of hope, a world of blessing, a world of love.
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Some people feel they are drowning in sorrow as we prepare to start 5783. Tragedies haunt our news feed and war continues to devastate Ukraine. Closer to home, our own community was among those blanketed with antisemitic pamphlets — not to mention growing concern over threats from climate change, the loss of bodily autonomy by women in our country and the ongoing spread of COVID-19.Amidstthis deluge of anguish, the refrain I hear over and over again is, “Rabbi, what can we do?”
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My beloved, Carol, is a fervent admirer of the wonderful historical novels of Diana Gabaldon. So it is that, last year, in eager anticipation of the imminent release of Diana’s newest novel, “Go Tell the Bees at I have Gone,” Carol undertook the summer project of sewing a bee-themed quilt. She incorporated fabrics on all kinds of apiary themes, including not just bees and honeycomb and oral designs, but also panels punningly inviting us to “Bee Humble” and “BeeToKind.”avery great degree, that captures the theme of the ongoing Jewish New Year season, which begins a full month before Rosh haShanah, with the New Moon of Elul on Aug. 28, and runs onward for several weeks after New Year’s Day, until Simchat Torah on Oct.We18.are in for a wide array of experiences over the course of those inaugural weeks of 5783: sharing our S’lichot penitential prayer; hearing the shofar and the evocative melody of Kol Nidrei; casting our Tashlich crumbs into the water’s depths; looking at the stars through the foliage-decked roof of the sukkah ; dancing jubilantly with the Torah scrolls; and reading lots and lots and lots of prayers. Yet, we start it all o when we inaugurate Rosh haShanah by dipping our round challah (and a piece of apple as “ rst-fruits”) into honey as an augury that the unknown future might “Bee”Whichsweet.is a compelling aspiration. After all, Welsh pop star Tom Jones famously noted, in a voice-poem lead-in to one of his ballads, that “tomorrow is promised to no one.” We Jews will see him and raise him, having learned from a fabulously ancient history fraught with both triumph and tragedy, that tomorrow, when it does come, has the potential of bringing a challenging experience of trauma and pain. Yet, at the same time, we follow the dictum of the Hasidic master, Nachman of Breslov, “Never despair, even when difficult times come.” After all, we are the people assured by God — even in the midst of the Babylonian siege that destroyed Jerusalem — that “there is hope for your future” (Jeremiah 31:16). In the wake of that trauma, the prophet Zechariah, nonetheless, described the Jewish people as asirei hatikvah , “the prisoners of hope.”
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Echoing that long-ago declaration, in modern times, haTikvah , “The Hope,” is the national anthem of our rebornDaringhomeland.tohope, and daring to give substance to those aspirations, is the hallmark of our people. Firm in our faith in our covenantal mission to God; rm in our belief in the importance and value of human life; and firm in our commitment to the indomitable human spirit, we Jews dare to welcome the future with eagerness. We anticipate, and actively aspire to, a future we rmly believe will be better because we exert ourselves to make it so. In these challenging and difficult times, may the augury of a better future be the blueprint for our own worthy aspirations and a rmative actions. And may the sweetness of our Rosh haShanah honey be our summons — throughout the New Year, and all the years to come — to “Bee Humble,” “Bee Joyous” and “Bee Kind.”
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WhoCOMMENTARYare you to judge me?
One di culty is that our judgments of others are often unfavorable and ungenerous; often quick, riddled with bias and sparked by fear and hurt, made as a way of Anytimeself-protection.weoperate in ways that are not rooted in decency, fairness and honesty, we are judging the worth of another person as less than our own — a judgment with numerous repercussions. Judaism holds the iron-clad assertion that no human being is worth more or less thanRatheranother.than tell us not to judge others, Jewish tradition accepts that judging is built into human nature. Judaism is also aware that often, unfortunately, our default judgment of others is negative. erefore, it teaches, “When you judge, give others the bene t of the doubt.” is advice is considered so important that it is listed in the Talmud (Shabbat 127a) as one of the six behaviors that bene t us in this world as well as the next. Our sages ask, “When are you allowed to judge another person?” e answer is never! e explanation: Who says your blood is redder than his or hers? (Sanhedrin 74a). In other words, we do not know who is beloved in the eyes of God. Who is the better person -- the homeless person or the activist? We don’t know what challenges God may have given someone growing up. We meet people in the midst of their life stories, say in “chapter 3.” We have no idea what went on in chapters 1 and 2. We certainly don’t know what lies ahead in chapters 4, 5 and 6. Yet, we are so quick to judge.So,on this upcoming Rosh Hashanah, let’s think about judgment and how we can alter our attitudes and perceptions of others and ourselves so that, in this New Year, we can live with others in a judgment-free zone.
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Rosh Hashanah is normally looked upon as the beginning of the Jewish year. Let us get something out of the way at the outset. According to the Mishnah and Talmud, Rosh Hashanah was originally celebrated, prior to the Babylonian exile, approximately two weeks before Passover. In the Bible, it is not even called Rosh Hashanah. It is called “Yom Teruah,” the Day of Sounding the Shofar. So, it’s roots are somewhat suspect and not exactly clear. Be that as it may, Rosh Hashanah has become our Jewish New Year with emphasis on judgment, forgiveness and introspection. is year, in September, we will ring in 5783 with prayer, feast and shofar. All three are important elements of this special holiday. What I really want to concentrate on today is the theme of judgment. We are told over and over in High Holiday liturgy that we are judged by God on this day. One of the Hebrew alternative names for this day is “Yom Ha-din,” Day of Judgment. Metaphorically, we are told that God sits in judgment of us, and we are given the information as to “who will live and who will die, who will see ripe age and who will not.” All are judged on Rosh Hashanah and our fate is sealed on Yom Kippur. e midrash explains that days of judgment, like Rosh Hashanah, are celebrated with joy because God’s pardon is built in the scheme of judgment. Don’t we also spend a good deal of time judging others? In fact, we can be harsh in our judgment of others even though Judaism teaches, “Don’t judge your fellow human being until you have stood in that person’s place.” What looks one way from a distance, may look very di erent if we, ourselves, experience the same situation.
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Rosh Hashanah is when we celebrate G-d’s belief in us, as much as our belief in Him.Each morning when we wake up, we traditionally say the words of the Modeh Ani prayer, in which we thank the Creator for restoring our lives to us: “I thank you, living and enduring King, for You have graciously returned my soul within me. So great is YourReadfaithfulness.”thatlastsentence again. “Great is Your faithfulness.” Whom does the Almighty believe in? You and me. People. Messy and complicated Homo sapiens. Each day we wake up is another day that G-d tells us, “I believe in you. You are up to the task. e world needs your light and love. You can bring healing to this hurting universe; go make a di erence!” To be honest, I sometimes wonder why G-d keeps believing in humanity. I sometimes struggle to believe in our potential to get things right. Our history is packed with evil, stupidity andButapathy.then I look at the many special souls living around me in this corner of the world, and I regain my faith. e incredible acts of kindness that occur daily in this G-d-given community give fresh and inspiring meaning to the term “Sunshine State.” Could that be why it’s called the Paradise Coast? And I look at history and see the majesty, saintliness and heights that we haveAfterclimbed.thelast few years, I contend that we could all do well to work on regaining our con dence that the best days are ahead of us! It doesn’t take courage to be a pessimist. It takes courage to believe.
14A September 2022Federation Star COMMENTARY REGISTER TODAY AT CHABADNAPLES.COM/ HEBREWSCHOOL Call 239.262.4474 or email O ce@ChabadNaples.com No a liation or membership required. WhereComesJudaismAlive! ATURING: ENERGETIC & CARING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ALEPH CHAMP HEBREW READING PROGRAM WARM & DEDICATED STAFF HANDS ON LEARNING THROUGH ART, DRAMA, AND MORE! WEDNESDAYS • 4:30 - 6:30 PM • AGES 5-13 LEARN IT LIVE IT LOVE IT Best wishes to the world Happy Birthday, world! Make a birthday wish! Now enjoy the apple and honey cake! And have a happy sweet new year. That pretty much sums up Rosh Hashanah. It’s the day we celebrate the fact that we have a world. e Milky Way. e planet. Nature. e animal kingdom. You and I – the human beings. “Hayom Harat Olam” – today is the world’s birthday, we announce after blowing the Shofar. And that is why we Wecelebrate.celebrate by spending hours in the synagogue praying (and listening to awesome sermons, of course) and then spending many hours around the dining room table replete with familiar familial antics. Let’s be honest, no one does a New Year celebration the way we do! A cynic might ask, “What about this world is worth celebrating? Have you seen how broken society is? War? Sickness? Mental health crisis? The collapse of families and communities? Are you naïve?” Yes, I am frustrated by the agony around me. Sometimes I pinch myself as a reminder that this is not a movie. But, at the same time, I am hopeful for our future. Frustration without hope is like a joke without a punchline — it leaves us empty. When G-d created Adam and Eve, He did so knowing the complexity and darkness that is part and parcel of the human condition. He was well aware of how humans can harm themselves, each other, and the world they inhabit. At the same time, He knew (and created) their potential for love, grace, forgiveness, redemption, generosity, holiness, empathy, joy and light. In the words of our sages, the human is half animal and half angel. We have incredible potential for the highest or lowest of creation.
I Inbelieve.G-d,of course – that’s the easy part. I believe in you. I believe in myself. at is tough. But I am in good company. G-d does not make mistakes. He believes in me. I’ll trust His judgment. Rabbi Zaklos Fishel serves at Chabad Jewish Center of Naples.
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Whatever cliché you like better, the idea is the same – we know that if you come to Temple Shalom for the High Holy Days this year, you will be back for more of the rabbis’ thought-provoking sermons, the Cantor’s angelic voice and the smiles of the people you will meet and befriend. You don’t have to wait until the holidays. Please come to a Friday or Saturday Shabbat service. We want to meet you!
Choosing a spiritual home is a big decision. When my husband and I settled down and started a family, we knew we wanted to join a synagogue – but which one? In our neighborhood, there were almost as many synagogues as avors at the Baskin and Robbins ice cream shop (31, for those of you who don’t remember!). I grew up in the Conservative movement and my husband’s family belonged to a Reform Temple (who says that two Jews can’t still be in an intermarriage?!). We weren’t sure where we would both feel most comfortable, so I went shul shopping. I learned a great deal from those experiences in other places that I bring to my work at Temple Shalom. I can still remember standing around awkwardly at an oneg Shabbat where no one said a word to me, and sitting by myself at another congregation, wondering how everyone else seemed to know one another so well. At Temple Shalom, we pride ourselves on the warm welcome we o er to everyone who enters our building as well as the ways we help visitors feel at home every day. On the High Holy Days, we do require tickets for security reasons. Just call the o ce to make arrangements (239455-3030). Tickets are available for nonmembers for a suggested donation. We are so con dent that the sermons and music will leave you wanting more that we will gladly apply the cost of the ticket(s) to your membership if you decide to join by Nov. 1, 2022. And that amount is up to you, by the way! What? We want our members to feel good about being part of “One Family” in every way, including their support for the congregation. Approximately ve years ago, we moved away from traditional dues, so that each member of our community feels that their support of Temple comes from their heart and is a donation. When people ask me how much membership costs, I tell them the suggested amount (the “sustaining amount,” which is based on our total expenses divided among all our members), but the decision is yours. All we ask is that the gift is meaningful to you. ere are no questions, no committees and no forms. Many of our members contribute much more than the sustaining amount. Some give less, based on their circumstances. Whatever the amount and the reason for it, we say the same thing to each and every person – ank you! Please join us for a Shabbat service and/or the High Holy Days. From the moment you enter our newly renovated, beautiful Sanctuary and gathering spaces, where you will be warmly welcomed, you will understand what One Family is about. And I am sure that you will be back for more!
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16A September 2022Federation Star SYNAGOGUE NEWS 239-455-3030 info@naplestemple.org 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 הנש הנש הבוט הבוט Shana Tova 5783 All our best wishes for a sweet, healthy, and peaceful new year! For tickets & membership information visit www.naplestemple.org/HHD2022 or call 239-455-3030.
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This High Holiday season, as we seek spiritual and physical renewal for ourselves and our loved ones, let us also remember those in Israel who nurture and renew life every day. Whether it’s treating civilians wounded in terror attacks or responding to any number of at-home medical emergencies, no organization in Israel saves more lives than Magen David Adom. No gift will help Israel more this coming year. Support Magen David Adom by donating today at afmda.org/support or call 866.632.2763. Shanah tovah. afmda.org/support “To save one life is to save the world entire.”
Rosh Hashanah, being the Jewish New Year, is always a time for re ection. How did we do this past year and what can we do to be a better person in the upcoming New Year? at premise not only holds true for each of us, it is also a time for our Synagogue to be introspective.ispastyear, Beth Tikvah worked very hard to bring our congregants together and have services and programs in person. Through each wave of the COVID-19 virus, our task force has had to make di cult decisions on how to maintain in-person activities while also keeping congregants and friends healthy. I’m proud to say this has been done, always remembering “Pikuach Nefesh,” preserving life is foremost. In order to bring back Kiddushim, Beth Tikvah had a privacy fence installed, surrounding our garden, then we added beautiful outdoor tables, chairs and colorful umbrellas. In synagogue, we’ve continued to wear masks and be properly vaccinated. We all hope that one day soon masking will not be necessary. Our programming this past year was outstanding, and the new year promises to be even better! e Naples Jewish Film Festival was a huge success last year and we are excited to announce that it will resume this coming season at Sugden eatre, where we can celebrate its Diamond Anniversary in person! is past High Holiday season, Rabbi Chorny was joined by Cantor Norman Brody to bring us beautiful and inspirational services to rave reviews. We are thrilled that this dynamic duo will inspire us again this Holiday season. Beth Tikvah is very proud of all we accomplished this past year, and we are always looking to improve. Many people work very hard to make Beth Tikvah a very special place; it is truly a team e ort, and we always have room for more people to participate. If you have energy and a few available hours, please let me know. We could always use more great ideas and assistance.
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Naples Jewish Congregation (NJC), the small temple with the big heart, is expanding its in-person activities. First are the services for Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. We invite the Jewish community to join us for worship. If you have never been to our High Holiday services, we invite you to come for free. If you have been to these services with us before, the cost is $100 per person, which will be applied to your dues when you join NJC. We are working on the details for our Chanukah party as well as our community seder. Flamingle will kick o with get-togethers, such as picnics, where congregants engage in activities, presenting opportunities to all have fun while learning more about each other. Of course, services will be held throughout the year on Friday nights, with once-amonth Saturday services, at the Unitarian Universalist church (UU) on Napa Woods Way in Naples. We are very proud to have a very erudite rabbi, Rabbi Herman, who has put together a fascinating series of adult ed courses. His six topics are: “Jewish Music ru the Ages as a Spiritual Tool,” “You Be the Judge – What Should a Jew Do?,” “Lessons Learned ru the Hassidic Tales,” “Inspired Messengers: A Spotlight on Biblical Prophets,” “Dear Rabbi: I have a question” and “Jewish Miracles.” e rst adult ed class about Jewish music will take place at 5:00 p.m. Oct. 21 at the UU, followed by a light supper ($5) and services. e talk will be about the debate Jewish Music has seemingly been as an integral part of Jewish life for millennia. Since before the Temple was built, music played a role in the spirituality of Jewish life. is course will delve into the whys and wherefores about Jewish music; what Jewish music is supposed to do and not do; why some people love it and some people hate it; the genre of Jewish music that is not attached to prayer; what is traditional Jewish music and what is not; and, if we have time, we will explore where Jewish music is going in the 21st century and beyond. We will also spend some time in this course looking at the role of “hazan” or “cantor” through history and today. If you are interested in attending any of our functions, or want to learn more about NJC, please contact me at either 239-3168611 or c um1@comcast.net. We warmly welcome you to the little temple with a big heart.
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classes NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239.431.3858 PresidentFlumCharles Thank You! Jewish Book Festival Committee We greatly appreciate your support! Author Review Team: Emily Berkowitz, Reneé Bialek, Gayle Dorio, Jan Goldman & Carol Hirsch Book Review Specialist: Carole Greene & Phil Jason Book Festival Chair: Gayle Dorio | Program Director: Reneé Bialek Emily Berkowitz, Patti Boochever, Judith Finer Freedman, Spencer Forman, Louise Forman, Jan Goldman, Susie Goldsmith, Carole Greene, Sherry Greenfield, Lenore Greenstein, Ronna Hain, Carol Hirsch, Phil Jason, Bobbie Katz, Ida Margolis, Jeff Margolis, Robin Mintz, Susan Pittleman, Irene Pomerantz, Alice Richter, Gale Schulman, Dina Shein, Iris Shur, Marc Simon, Linda Simon, Elaine Soffer, Phyllis Strome, Leslie Wasserman, Nancy Wiadro, Steve Yussen 2022-23
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19ASeptember 2022 Federation StarSYNAGOGUE NEWS Jewish Congregation of Marco Island May 5783 Bring Peace, Happiness and Good Health to You and Your Family Come Worship With Us Join our High Holy Day Services Led by Rabbi Mark Gross and Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobsen We invite visitors and guests to join us in live worship, with a limited number of seats available per public health guidelines established by the Board of Directors. The cost for guests is $200/person. Call ahead to reserve your seat: (239)642 0800. All are welcome to follow services through live stream from our Congregational website: www.marcojcmi.com. Please call ahead for password information. S’LICHOT Saturday 9/17/22, 8:30PM EVE of ROSH HASHANAH Sunday 9/25/22, 7:30PM ROSH HASHANAH, 5783 Monday 9/26/22, 10:00AM TASHLICH Tuesday 9/27/22, 11:00AM YOM KIPPUR EVE KOL NIDREI Tuesday 10/4/22, 7:30PM YOM KIPPUR – Day of Atonement Wednesday 10/5/22, 10:00AM Worship, includes “Yizkor” Memorial. 3:30PM Afternoon Worship and Ne’ilah • Advanced Cataract Surgery • Clear Lens Exchange Surgery • Implantable Contact Lens Surgery • Cornea Surgery • Dry Eye Therapy • Glaucoma Care and Surgery • LASIK • Autoimmune Disease Treatment Vitamin D (Coimbra Protocol) • Facial DysportHarmonization®BotoxCosmetic®FacialFillersPDOThreads 77 8TH STREET SOUTH • NAPLES, FL 34102 239.325.2015 • GINSBERGEYE.COM It is an honor and privilege, as president of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, to convey New Year’s greetings to the Marco Island and Naples Jewish communities. Rabbi Mark Gross and Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobson will lead our inspirational services. Tickets are available to nonmembers at a modest cost. ose wishing to join us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can call the o ce at 239-642-0800. Please note that the Yizkor Service is incorporated as part of the Yom Kippur morning service. In addition to celebrating the New Year, the High Holidays signal the return of fall activities to JCMI. We partner with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples for both the Cultural Series and the Jewish Film Festival. Keep checking local publications for dates. Tickets are available through the o ce by calling 239-642-0800. Planning is underway to start the long-awaited JCMI Bingo after the High Holidays. We are proud that this year marks the 40th anniversary of JCMI and a celebratory event is being planned to commemorate it. As you have seen, our local communities are experiencing a housing and population surge as people retire and relocate to our slice of paradise. When my wife and I moved to Naples, we searched for new Jewish connections, just like many others. At JCMI, we see the result of those connections. People who barely know one another become best friends. We have even seen a member nd previously unknown extended family, identi ed through a name in a Yahrzeit announcement. On Friday nights, visitors are identified and welcomed by name. They enjoy our homemade treats at the Oneg following the service. Upon leaving, our members promptly issue an invitation to return whenever they are in theWearea.welcome visitors as well as current residents who have never been to JCMI, to join us in our religious services, and in our cultural, educational and socialL’Shanaevents.tovah u’metuka, a good and sweet year to all.
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Chabad CommunityNaplesCare Chabad of Naples has a special committee of professionals and lay volunteers who are available and trained to visit anyone in need. If you know someone who would appreciate a visit, especially before the High Holidays, please call 239-261-0772.
Minyan If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are here to help make a minyan during the week. We are grateful to those who help us with this service. It is amazing to see the community come together for each other.
Do you have a GPS — a General Prayer Structure — to assure that your family won’t be caught without a warm, welcoming place to participate in the High Holiday celebrations? Before you know it, Rosh Hashanah will be here. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the services with Rabbi Fishel’s enlightening commentaries. We are so happy to have Cantor Choni Teitelbaum back by popular demand to enrich the services. Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur We’re gearing up for ‘ e Chabad Naples’ 19th annual High Holiday experience. Inspiring, family-friendly , soul stirring, super friendly , uplifting and insightful — those are some previous participant descriptions.
We are so pleased and excited to o er the return of our very special and popular family Rosh Hashanah Dinner. What a great way to usher in the New Year, with the warm friendship and camaraderie of the Naples Chabad family. Reserve your place online or call the o ce. High Holiday services
Hebrew School 2022-2023 Chabad Hebrew School is currently enrolling students for the 20222023 Hebrew School year. For more information or to enroll your child, please call 239-262-2620 or visit www.chabadnaples.com.
The big build has begun! Chabad of Naples and Preschool of the Arts has launched a capital campaign to extend the campus, increasing our facilities to enable much-needed additional preschool and Hebrew School classrooms, expanded summer camp and new spaces for community events. “The Big Build,” is a $6 million community-inspired and communityfunded e ort. Jay and Patty Baker lead the way with a $2 million challenge grant. We need your help to unlock it by raising $2 million from caring members like you. Help us make this a reality! Please visit www.NaplesBigBuild.com for more information or reach out.
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The service will include a special children’s program, so bring your children or grandchildren along for this fun event, which will also include entertainment. For more information and to reserve your space, visit www.chabad naples.com, call 239-262-4474 or email o Wece@chabadnaples.com.willoerdelicious Kiddush luncheons both days of Rosh Hashanah. If you would like to sponsor, please call the o ce. Partners’ project is is the time of year when we can renew our commitment to Chabad by contributing an amount at our comfort level. is allows Chabad to continue its most important endeavors throughout the community during the year.
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We hope and pray that you are fully rejuvenated after a healthy and happy summer. Here at Chabad, thank G-d, we have had a busy summer with ongoing and regular programs plus an incredible Summer Camp. en, we took advantage of a week to improve and update our building to begin the New Year with a fresh new look.
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Shabbat & Kiddush Shabbat services at Chabad Naples are very popular. One highlight has always been the Kiddush luncheon, sponsored every week by a family wishing to honor the memory of a loved one, celebrate a simcha or sponsor the happiness of being with family and friends. e Torah service begins at 11 a.m. and includes the rabbi’s contemporary, meaningful and relevant insights during the Torah reading. The flying challah and meals from the heart Each week, we send out smiles with an uplifting message in the form of tasty fresh challah. Nominate a recipient by sending us an email. If you know someone who would appreciate a kosher meal, please let us know. We will be happy to arrange to have one sent to those who are without means to obtain help.
Weekly email If you would like to be added to the weekly updates and mailing list, call 239-262-4474 or email office@ chabadnaples.com.
Summer of the Arts welcomed over 250 children this summer! These 6-week camps create joyful memories that last all year. Our Summer of the Arts 2022 family photo!
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Gardening is just one part of our extensive special programming, which includes music, visual arts, culinary arts, golf, tennis, basketball, science, Spanish and yoga as well as little chefs and little explorers, which round out our curriculum. is one-of-a-kind curriculum is specially designed to utilize our school’s wonderful resources, such as the Children’s Marketplace, Garden of the Arts, and indoor and outdoor Studio of the isArts.year, our pedagogical focus is on the Play-Activated Learning model framework, a Reggio-inspired technique that builds a thematic learning unit out of the interests of the children. During each learning unit, children investigate and construct things that bring meaning to their study. ey then represent what they’ve learned through art, music, stories, plays or other modes of expression. This method of learning incorporates Florida state educational standards as well as the multiple intelligences approach. We are excited to introduce monthly “Wonder Boxes,” where children explore themes such as “Place Meets Identity,” “Light and Shadow,” “Objects in Movement” and “Transformation.” We also look forward to introducing “Giving Projects” into our curriculum, through which our students will have opportunities to practice the values of kindness, compassion, caring and giving while engaging in activities that give back to theirOurcommunity.innovative programs and incredible sta are an open Naples secret, and our award-winning preschool is growing exponentially every year. We are proud to welcome many new and returning students this year. It is an honor to provide a top-notch preschool experience for our local Naples children. We are excited for the school year ahead and look forward to sharing our highlights along the way. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 239-263-2620. embark on an exciting year
Of course, a new newoutyear,ouringthecampaignbuildingisnotonlyexcit-thingonradar.Everyweseekinnovative,resources to make our students’ early childhood experience even better. This year, we are thrilled to introduce a new gardening curriculum that is based on a seedto-table philosophy. We are excited to unveil our brand-new Garden of the Arts with an outdoor culinary kitchen. Now, our children can experience the joys of gardening and then taste the delicious fruits of their labor.
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We enter our 12th year of Preschool of the Arts abuzz with excitement. It is the start of yet another school year, with infinite potential on the horizon. And some of that potential is bigger and brighter than ever! Expanding capacity Over the summer, we were excited to launch “ e Big Build” campaign, an exciting $6 million expansion of our campus that will allow us to welcome hundreds more children through our doors. We believe strongly in our vision for excellence in early childhood education and are working tirelessly to ensure that as many children as possible can bene t from a high-quality preschool experience during their most formative early years. Every day at POTA, we strive to cultivate each of our students’ intellectual, emotional, social and moral potential. e exceptional individualized care that we invest in every single child, from when they walk in the door as a toddler until the day they walk out as a capable and school-ready student, is truly one of a kind. Step onto our beautiful state-of-the-art campus and you are no longer just a face in a crowd; you and your child are important individuals who help make up the mosaic of our unique community. If you want to invest in that community, reach out to us at 263-2620 or email us at tomorrow’scan@gmail.comnaplesPreschooloftheArtstolearnhowyoupartnerwithusinbuildingleaders!
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With the new semester, we have an amazing set of events, holiday programs, trips and learning groups planned. If you know of any Jewish students coming to FGCU, or other schools in the area, please reach out. Chabad will have services for Rosh Hashana on Sept. 26 and 27 on campus, plus a big shofar blowing Rosh Hashana express service on Sept. 27. Please reach out or look online at chabadfgcu.com for details.
The Jewish Caribbean Many of you know I grew up on the beautiful island of St. omas. Well, let me show you around! I will be leading a trip to the Jewish Caribbean aboard the Norwegian Encore during the week of March 12-19, 2023 (CCPS Spring Break) for adults and families. Join me and Temple Shalom as we sail the Eastern Caribbean, exploring the Jewish history of the islands, touring beautiful synagogues and celebrating Shabbat at sea. Did you know that the synagogue on St. omas is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere (that has been in continual use as a synagogue) and is famous for its sand floors? We are still taking reservations for this cruise, but space is lling up quickly! If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to me for more information. And, yes, it is open to the community. Please bring your friends and extended family for a once-in-alifetime trip! As High Holy Days approach, I wish you and your family a Shana Tova! May it be a year of health, happiness and peace.
Over the weekend of Sept. 16-18, Temple Shalom’s young families will gather for a Family Retreat at the Marenas Beach Resort in Sunny Isles, Florida. During our time together, participants will enjoy a relaxing Shabbat, family activities, adult learning, lots of play and music led by “Miss Jane.” We are very excited for this special gathering of young families and look forward to making it an annual tradition!
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Iwas recently honored to be chosen as a Fellow at the Institute for Experiential Jewish Education. I have gained a lot from the experience and look forward to sharing my new skills and knowledge with you all! Whether as a child, or an adult, you and your family members may have experienced the magic of Jewish summer camp or traveled to Israel with a group. If you have, you know how transformative those immersive experiences can be in creating community and forming spiritual connections. is year, I am excited to o er two opportunities to build and strengthen our members’ relationships with each other, while learning and living in a Jewish setting we create together.
CHABAD FGCU www.Chabadfgcu.com / 347.452.0489 have had an amazing summer at Chabad. Although school quiets down, Chabad never stops. Students continued to enjoy shabbat dinners and other events at Chabad. We also had incredible classes via Zoom for which students could join from home or wherever they were. We covered Jewish secrets to success, a sneak preview into Talmudic learning and a tour of the Beis Hamikdash, the holy Temple in Jerusalem, may it be soon rebuilt. And a big thank you to all 122 friends who joined our summer ra e, helping to support Jewish student life at FGCU. anks to you, students can have shabbats, holidays, learning opportunities and a place to connect with other Jews. We are super excited to begin the new school year, with a wonderful group of new Jewish freshman we look forward to welcoming into the FGCU Jewish family. And a welcome to a new Israeli athlete, Nadav Ohayon, who is joining the FGCU soccer team. (FGCU has discovered that, in addition to many other amazing things, Israel produces great soccer players, too.)
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23ASeptember 2022 Federation Star TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455.3030 Fax: 455.4361 Email:www.naplestemple.orginfo@naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller, MAHL Cantor Donna Azu, MSM Rabbi Ariel Boxman, MAHL, MARE, Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Deborah Rosen Fidel, J.D., MAJPS, Executive Director Len Teitelbaum, President Jim Cochran, Music Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. ReligiousAdultMen’sSisterhoodClubEducationHavurotYouthGroupsSchoolJudaicLibraryHebrewSchoolPreschoolAdultChoirSocialAction Naples’ only Judaica Shop CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS & ESTERO 24611 Production Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Phone: 239-949-6900 Email: chabad@jewishbonita.com Website: www.JewishBonita.com Rabbi Mendy & Luba Greenberg Co-directors Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. Shabbat 10 a.m. Adult KosherDailyCommunityChallahEducationofLoveEventsMinyanServicesHebrewSchoolKosherGroceryMealsonWheelsSmileonSeniors BETH TIKVAH (Conservative) 1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109 (just west of Mission Square Plaza) Phone: 434.1818 Email: office@bethtikvah.us Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org Rabbi Ammos Chorny Steve Chizzik, President Roberta Miller, Secretary Shabbat Services Friday evenings 6:15 p.m. Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. Youth Education Adult CommunityEducationEvents JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND (Reform) 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642.0800 Fax: 642.1031 Email:Website:tboxma@marcojcmi.comwww.marcojcmi.com Rabbi Mark Gross Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Stan Alliker, President Shabbat Services Friday 7:30 p.m. Seasonal: Saturday Talmud-Torah at 9:30 a.m. and Shachrit at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi’s Lifelong Learning Series Sidney R. 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Stern Cultural Series JCMI Book Club CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262.4474 Email: Website:info@chabadnaples.comwww.chabadnaples.com Rabbi Fishel Zaklos Dr. Arthur Seigel, President Ettie Zaklos, Education Director Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. Camp Gan Israel Hebrew School Preschool of the Arts Jewish Women’s Circle Adult Education Bat Mitzvah Club Friendship Circle Smile on Seniors Flying Challah Kosher food delivery NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION Services(Reform)areheld at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Howard Herman 431.3858 Email:www.naplesjewishcongregation.orgrabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org Charles Flum, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist Shabbat Services Friday evenings 7 p.m. May - August: services once a month Sisterhood • Men’s Club Adult Education • Adult Choir Social Action • Community Events Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Phone: 263.4205 Fax: 263.3813 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation Board Chair: Jane Schiff • Federation President/CEO: Jeffrey Feld American Jewish Committee Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941.365.4955 American Technion Society Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561.395.7206 Friends of the IDF Exec. 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