~ September 13, 2021 ~ Community News ~ |
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will be closing early on Wednesday, Sept. 15 and will remain closed through Thursday, Sept. 16, in observance of Yom Kippur.
G’mar Chatimah Tovah
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Hurricane Ida Emergency Disaster Relief Fund |
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Hurricane Ida, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States, plunged large parts of Louisiana and Mississippi into darkness and destroyed many homes and businesses. Hundreds were stranded, thousands of New Orleanians were displaced, and towns along the Gulf Coast were flooded. Jewish communities and others have significant needs in terms of shelter, recovery, aid, and rebuilding.
Jewish Federations are uniquely positioned to help at times of need such as these.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will forward 100% of all gifts to emergency assistance for the short-and long-term needs of those affected by Hurricane Ida.
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The amount raised by the Capital Campaign for the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is presently at $9.97M! That number is the culmination of the $1M Challenge Matching Grant which has come remarkably close to the goal but has not hit it quite yet.
With that in mind, we are EXTENDING the deadline so that everyone in the community can help us reach our Challenge Matching Grant goal of $1M.
Support now and your contribution will be doubled!
This is your chance to make a first-time gift or increase your contribution to the Capital Campaign and DOUBLE the impact. All pledges $5,000.00 and above, will qualify for a naming opportunity and can be paid over five years. All contributions $500.00 and above, your name(s) will be published in the Federation Star.
We urge you to contribute what you can
to meet our matching challenge grant.
Our deepest gratitude to Shelley & Steve Einhorn, Steve Iser, Debbie Laites & Ben Post, Bebe & Stephen Saks, Joan & Marc Saperstein, Jane Schiff, Phyllis Seaman, and Arlene & Michael Sobol for their philanthropic generosity in creating this Capital Campaign matching grant. Your gift today can go even further in helping Jewish Federation of Greater Naples build the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.
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Making a tribute or memorial gift is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one, celebrate someone special in your life or commemorate milestones (such as a birthday, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or anniversary). We will send an acknowledgment of your gift to the recipient(s) or their family. |
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Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
presents
FEDCUP 2021
All golfers are welcome.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8 am (EST)
Registration is open to Golfers and Sponsors
First hole-in-one wins an Audi Naples Vehicle!
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The last year has seen dramatic events with far-reaching Consequences for the Jewish community, from the pandemic to thousands of rockets falling across Israel.
We have shown, once again, that when we work together we can tackle anything. Assembling together, even virtually,
is a powerful way to inspire, recognize, and support one another as we prepare for the year ahead.
On October 3, 2021, at 2 PM (ET), we will gather for our 2021 General Assembly to reflect, learn, and explore several important areas of Jewish life on our communal agenda at this critical time.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
Registration is free and open to all Jewish Federation stakeholders, Partners, and the broader Jewish community. Register Here.
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Join us for Twenty Questions! Game Night on Zoom!
TONIGHT!
Monday, September 13
7-8 pm, ET on Zoom
This is a free zoom program! When you register, you will be sent a “hotlink” two hours prior to the start of the program along with any additional details. After we meet each other, in the true spirit of the original 20 Questions, we will all work together, each asking only one question that will have the reply Yes or No until we determine the host’s hidden answer...or we have used up the 20 questions. Win or lose, we all actually win!
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Jewish Genealogy
Tuesday, Sept. 14
10:00-11:30 am EDT, Zoom
How to share your Family Tree on Ancestry or My Heritage and Keep your Privacy.
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Focus will be on sharing your Family Tree on Ancestry.com while protecting your privacy as best you can.
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Handout info will include info on doing the same on MyHeritage, and Ancestry.com.
- Topics to cover: make a tree public, private, private non-searchable; sharing trees, sharing parts of trees - leaving live people private, splitting trees using software, sharing gedcoms, etc.
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What specific item in this sharing and privacy, do YOU need to know more about? Send idea/request to genresearch13@yahoo.com, with your request for a Zoom link!
The presentation is designed so you are encouraged to follow along on your device, using your data, to follow the Zoom demo. If you can have the Zoom up on one device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc), while you following along on your tree on Ancestry.com. Be interactive if you can - have you got a tree you need to share?
Q&A will follow the presentation.
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Art Lesson
Friday, September 17
Noon-12:30 pm, ET on Zoom
Let’s draw together. Learn to draw a parrot. Bring paper, pencils, colored pencils or markers and we will watch ‘How To Videos’. After your drawing, hold up your picture to the camera so everyone can see your creation. All ages are welcome!
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of the program to those who register.
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The Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples invites you to:
Mark Werner, an ardent Zionist and son of a Holocaust survivor talks about his recently published book, “A Passion for Israel.”
Monday, September 20
Noon, ET on Zoom
In his book, based on fourteen years worth of journals he kept, Werner describes what it is like to be a civilian volunteer in the IDF. His adventures include working through a desert sandstorm, running for a bomb shelter during a Palestinian missile attack, and assembling tank antennas. The author writes about the comradery that develops between the volunteers and the soldiers who, because of the Sar- El volunteers, can devote more time to the crucial task of defending the people of Israel.
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Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance
Sunday, September 26
3:00-6:00 pm
The long anticipated and much overdue reunion!
Please note that due to social distancing, etc. we will be limiting attendance to 30 people. So act fast! We look forward to seeing you all!
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PJ Library, Parents and Children are invited
Sunday, September 26
3:00-4:00 pm at the park
Parents! Bring your young children to our Sukkot celebration in the Park on Sunday, September 26 from 3 to 4 pm. (Directions and details to follow) On the last day of this holiday, your young artists will create their own Sukkot-harvest themed craft with lots of Autumn’s vibrant colors. They will color, cut, tear, paste and assemble their take-home project, hear a PJ library Sukkot story, enjoy a delicious cupcake, sip on boxed juice, and learn all about how we celebrate this holiday. Come and meet other families like you!
This wonderful Fall gathering is generously sponsored by Alicia and Michael Feldman.
RSVP to Ronnie,
Program Assistant at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
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Mix and Mingle
Dinner at the Club at Mediterra
We will be having an outdoor dinner at the Club at Mediterra on Sunday night, September 26 at 5:30. The main entry to the club is on the West side of Livingston, South of Bonita Beach Road, but North of Immokalee. We will leave your name at the gate!
Sunday, Sept. 26
5:30 pm ET
Are you 55+ up, Jewish and single and are looking to meet others? If yes, then this group is for you.
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Calling All Pets!
You and your dog are both invited to zoom with us!
Monday, Sept. 27
11:00 am ET on Zoom
You can tell a lot about a person by meeting their dog! What is your dog’s name? What kind of dog do you have? What story would you like to tell us about this member of your family? Get in front of your computer screen and SIT....STAY!
The Zoom link will be emailed at around 9:30 am to those who register.
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October Virtual & In-Person Programs |
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PJ Library COFFEE KLATCH!
October 1 at 10 am
Are you a stay-at-home parent with little children? Well, there’s strength in numbers! Zoom on in, put up your feet…maybe on your coffee table! We will be zooming into your kitchen, den, or wherever you have your computer so you can share your stories, triumphs, worries, recommendation and get opinions on just about anything. You never know what you may find (like a new best friend) or find out I (like the name of a good ENT doctor!)
Contact Ronnie with questions.
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PJ Library
LET’S GO TO THE KOWIACHOBEE ANIMAL PRESERVE!!
(It’s about half an hour from the Pine Ridge Middle School)
Sunday, October 3 at 2 pm
We start with just enough time to get your children there after Sunday school! There will be a 1 ½ hour tour and if you bring along a late lunch or snack, when the tour is over, we can all sit down at the picnic tables to share our experiences!
Suggested donation is $20 per adult, $10 per child. All ages accepted!
Contact Ronnie with questions.
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GAME NIGHT ON ZOOM
Everyone is invited.
Monday, October 4 at 7 pm on Zoom
In its fourth month, join us for this popular hour-plus interaction! Answer the burning question, get to know the other contestants, and share what you know! Everyone is a winner!
Contact Ronnie with questions.
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Jewish Book Festival
Preview Event
Wednesday, October 6
2:00 pm, ET on Zoom
Everyone is invited to join us for this free Jewish Book Festival Preview Event to learn about our upcoming Jewish Book Festival Season.
Iris Shur, a JBF Committee Member has put together an informative Preview. Gayle Dorio, Chair of the JBF, and several of the JBF committee members will share information about the authors and events. Please join us!
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To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
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Jewish Young Professionals
DINE AT THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA WITH THE JYP
6:30 on Wednesday, October 6
Join Ronnie Antik for a Dutch treat outdoor dinner on the Terrace. Come for just a drink or stay for dinner.
Contact Ronnie with questions.
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Rookery Bay Tour & Lecture
Friday, October 8
10:30 a.m.
$12 per person.
Everyone is invited to join us for this congenial and enlightening in-person two-hour tour with a lecture inside the Environmental Learning Center of Rookery Bay Research Reserve*, known as the Nursery of the Gulf of Mexico.
Bring your lunch to enjoy outside on shaded picnic tables. Additional refreshments available.
*Located off Collier Blvd at 300 Tower Road. Driving directions will follow with reservations. To learn more about Rookery Bay Research Reserve before the visit, go to www.rookerybay.org
Limit to 30 people.
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MIX N MINGLE AT MIRA MARE
Sunday, October 10
11:30 am
Join us in Venetian Village in this beautiful restaurant outside overlooking the bay. Enjoy lunch under umbrellas on the terrace. It’s so nice to arrive at a restaurant when you already know some of your dining companions and have an opportunity to meet new friends!
Are you 55+ up, Jewish and single and are looking to meet others? If yes, then this group is for you.
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Mini Michelangelos!
Sunday, October 10
2:00-3:00 pm
at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Community Room
Calling all children ages 7-12! We will meet to Create little animals (it’s the day for the blessing of the animals!) or a little “anything else” with Fimo, the brightly colored clay that will dry permanently when baked at home in the toaster oven!
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Movies That Matter: Oct. 13, 20, & 27
Quo Vadis, Aida Wed., Oct. 13 at 4:00 pm EST (discussion on Zoom) (pre-watch the movie on Amazon, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, or YouTube) Expert panel discussion.
Food Chains Wed., Oct. 20 at 4:00 pm EST (discussion on Zoom)
(pre-watch the movie on Netflix, Amazon, or iTunes)
The Florida Project Wed., Oct. 27 at 4:00 pm EST (discussion on Zoom) (pre-watch the movie on Netflix or Youtube)
The Zoom events are free, but Sponsorships are available and fully deductible. Click on the image on the right to read the PDF.
With the pandemic still active, this year’s movies will be viewed on your own at home and the panel discussions will be on Zoom. ALL reservations are made online at hmcec.org or click here to RSVP.
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Cardozo Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
Thursday, Oct. 14 at 6 pm
The Pub Naples in Mercato
The Cardozo Society is formed as a way to network the many existing and new Jewish attorneys in our legal community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples continues to reach out to raise awareness through this association of Jewish attorneys promoting professionalism, cooperation and identification with our Jewish community.
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ATTENTION ALL SINGLE JEWISH MOMS AND DADS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Bring your children to Panera at 6438 Naples Blvd on
Sunday, October 17 at 10:30 am.
Outside seating will be arranged by the manager especially for our group! What a nice and easy way to relax and find common ground! Not too early! But not late enough to change any other plans you might have! Dutch treat for a late breakfast, an early lunch or a mid-morning snack.
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Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples & Collier/Lee Hadassah present:
Dina Kraft, Taking a look at "The Branch"
Real Israelis & Real Conversations
Monday, Oct. 25
10:30 am, ET on ZOOM
$18 per household
Dina Kraft will highlight two episodes of "The Branch", a podcast presented by Hadassah about Jews and Arabs in Israel forging meaningful relationships.
Singers in the Rana Choir of Jaffa are Jewish, Christian, and Muslim, from different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. The second topic: from each side of the Israel-Gaza border, two peace advocates - Rami and Roni--organize via Skype and WhatsApp, convinced that people-to-people ties can help break the deadlock of decades of cross-border fighting.
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Jewish Young Professional
GAME NIGHT ON ZOOM
Monday, October 25 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Hang on, I know this one!
All Jewish young professionals are invited to Zoom in for Game Night
Answer the burning question and all the others! Some answers are on you, and some are a team effort. Come as you are!
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Art History
Guest Speaker: Dale Hackerman
Come learn about some Art History!
Wednesday, Oct. 27
1:00 pm, ET on ZOOM
As Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department, Bishop Eustace Prep School, Pennsauken, New Jersey, Dale Artis Hackerman taught Art History at the advanced placement level, exclusively to the college bound senior class.
In addition to her teaching, Dale worked in advertising, and the exhibit industry. Her paintings of water lilies are owned by private collectors.
The zoom presentation will be a Powerpoint covering numerous aspects of painting, sculpture, and architecture. The lecture will draw upon past and present examples of art, their meaning, and relevance to society and culture. Dale will address questions posed to her from the participants as well.
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Beautiful Skin From Within
With guest speaker, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Brandon Kirsch
Friday, October 29th
1:00-1:35 PM, ET on Zoom
Perhaps inspired by the immortal words spoken by Hippocrates over 2,000 years ago, "Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food," patients commonly ask me about the role of diet in aggravating, preventing, and treating skin diseases. In an evidence-based manner, this lecture will address the role of diet in aging, skin cancer, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne. Q&A to follow the presentation.
To learn more about Dr. Kirsch, click here: https://www.kirschderm.com/
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November In-Person Programs |
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Kristallnacht Commemoration Service
Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 pm at
St. Agnes Catholic Church, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
*Please stay tuned as to whether this program will be live, live-streamed and/or on Zoom.
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Community-Wide
Chanukah Celebration
Monday, Nov. 29 at 5 pm at Mercato
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For Sponsorship opportunities or
to reserve a table, please contact Renee' here. Are you a singer or entertainer? If yes, please contact Renee'
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Zoom Golly Golly Comedy Show
Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm ET
Everyone is invited!
The MCA (Men's Cultural Alliance) has announced that this year's Chanukah candle lighting and comedy night will be offered to the entire greater Naples Community -- without charge.
The December 1 event (7:00pm) will feature candle lighting blessings by Cantor Donna Azu (Temple Shalom) and the humor of nationally famous comedian David Glickman and his Zoom Golly Golly Comedy Show (https://jewishcomedian.com/).
Glickman’s musical comedy celebrates “What’s So Funny About Being Jewish.” featuring song parodies, observational humor, funny slides, and laugh-out-loud stories that all combine for an exciting entertainment experience.. He promises "Hilarious Renditions of All Our Traditions.,” and that the material is "Clean, Clever, and Kosher!"
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Now you can shop at Amazon and support Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at the same time.
before you begin to shop and select Jewish Federation of Greater Naples as your charity of choice. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible AmazomSmile purchases to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
Happy Shopping!
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The books are always free to participants, a gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation in partnership with a local Jewish organization in each community.
Jewish children are eligible to receive age-appropriate books from PJ Library from birth through 12 years old. For more information about PJ Library, contact Ronnie
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Additional local organizations. Click each one to take you to their website.
BBYO is using On Demand’s global reach to launch a number of new initiatives with partners that benefit the greater Jewish community. Click here for BBYO On Demand.
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You, the congregation, and the Jewish community can benefit when:
•YOU GET the Jewish enrichment and spiritual nourishment you are seeking.
•YOU GET the rabbinical support you need in times of joy and sorrow.
•YOU RECONNECT with your community and your Jewish roots.
•YOU CAN PARTICIPATE in a variety of services, classes and programs that keep Judaism alive and flourishing in Collier County.
•THE CONGREGATION IS THE INSTITUTION that has sustained the Jewish people for two millennia throughout the world. Chabad, Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform, the Jewish community wins when you join the congregation of your choice.
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Click on each synagogue name to take you to their website.
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Additional Links & Programs |
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Sharsheret Summit on October 8-16th which will be a week-long education and awareness campaign.Sharsheret's team of social workers is available around the clock to provide ongoing confidential and free support for women, men and caregivers facing breast and ovarian cancer. Please call 866-474-2774 or info@sharsheret.org. For virtual Sharsheret programs, click here.
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More Than I Love My Life: A Book Conversation with David Grossman and Marilyn Hassid Wednesday, October 20, 2021 12:30–1:30pm Zoom Join Jewish Book Council and internationally best-selling author David Grossman in a conversation about love, trauma, and healing. More Than I Love My Life is the story of three generations of women on an unlikely journey to a Croatian island and a secret that needs to be told, written by Booker Prize winner, Sapir Prize winner, and two-time National Jewish Book Award winner David Grossman. He will be joined by Jewish Book Council’s own Marilyn Hassid, in a conversation that will allow the audience a peek inside his inspiration for writing this book and more. Reserve your free ticket today! This event is co-sponsored by the Israel Office of Cultural Affairs. To purchase the book, click here or here!
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ISRAELIS-IN-CT (VIRTUAL) HEBREW CONVERSATION CLUB, 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30 PM. We welcome all Hebrew levels, from beginner to native speaker! We read and translate Hebrew material, engage in simple conversation, and learn about Jewish and Israeli cultures. It's a friendly group where we share laughter and enjoy a warm camaraderie. INFO HERE.
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Coffee Break with The Deputy Consul General of Israel in Miami: Kasa Bainesay Harbor. Every Tuesday at Noon on zoom. Meeting ID: 898 2992 8070 Password: Coffee! Register here
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Jewish National Fund offers incredible virtual experiences for you from the comfort of your own home. From cooking events to virtual tours of Israel, you can find the right complimentary program for you at jnf.org/ondemand.
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American Jewish Committee presents ADVOCACY ANYWHERE, which is an ongoing virtual programming series that enables viewers to engage with AJC’s leading expertise, content, and advocacy opportunities from wherever you are, using cutting-edge technology. Click here for AJC programs.
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iVision LIVE webinars. Join the live daily e-sessions on Israel- related topics with people from around the world. Click here to register.
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