~ June 15, 2020 ~ Community News~
|
|
A letter from our community to NAACP
|
|
The Naples Jewish community stands in solidarity with the Naples Chapter of the NAACP, SURJ (Stand and all fair-minded people throughout the nation in abhorrence of the death of George Floyd. We recognize the unequal use of police powers that has resulted in Mr. Floyd’s death and the deaths of many other people of color. We stand with all oppressed minorities in seeking equal treatment under the law.
The SURJ march on June 10 is a meaningful way to call attention to the urgency of a situation that demands correction immediately. Some people may characterize a march as a disruptive and divisive action. We disagree. We join the NAACP in feeling it is a necessary exercise of our Constitutionally protected right of assembly to call attention to injustice and to demand that it be addressed and corrected by all community leaders.
Your decision to call for this assembly is entirely appropriate but comes at an unfortunate time for many in our community. Just as justice in this country does not always treat everyone equally, so too, the corona virus threat is unequal in its affect on its victims. People of color can easily see this. Many individuals in our community, due to our age and other complicating health factors, view the pandemic as a heightened menace. Many of us will be there with you, but while we all fully support your assembly and the equal justice you demand, many of us cannot be with you in physical person.
By our signatures on this letter, we want you to know we stand with you. We stand with you in heart, we stand with you in commitment, we stand with you in the righteousness of your cause and the knowledge that we shall prevail.
Thank you for your efforts to make our country a better place.
Sincerely,
Joel Pittelman
Chair of the JCRC
and
Members of the Greater Naples Jewish Community and Congregations
|
|
2020 JFGN Annual Community Campaign
|
|
WE DID IT!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Because of YOU we have exceeded our 2020 Annual Community Campaign goal:
$1,353,472!
We want everyone to continue to use an abundance of care and stay healthy as our world returns to some normalcy; however,
the Pandemic has left many of our beneficiaries with compelling and urgent stories of physical and emotional distress that require additional funding.
Your contributions will continue to sustain vital social, educational and humanitarian projects locally, around the world and in Israel.
|
|
IT
ALL
STARTS
WITH
YOU
YOU
make everything we do – possible.
|
|
Tribute or Memorial Donation
|
|
Making a tribute or memorial donation is a wonderful way to honor someone special, celebrate milestones (such as a birthday, wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary), and in memory of a loved one. We will send an acknowledgment of your gift to the recipient or their family.
|
|
TOP Jewish Foundation
is a department of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
|
|
Join us for a webinar on
Securing The Future With Endowments
on
Thursday, June 25
at Noon
Click on the image to read the PDF.
RSVP here.
|
|
|
Request your Vote-by-Mail ballot
by calling (239) 252-VOTE (8683).
Click the image to read more.
|
|
|
JFGN Local Programs for the Community
|
|
Zoom Virtual Training Lessons
Smile, you are on camera!
Look your best and feel your best on Zoom.
Come learn how to be seen and be heard when you are on Zoom.
Learn how to...
- Change the name from iPad to your real name.
- Point the camera on you and not your ceiling fan.
- Lighting tips, so we can see you.
- Chat to everyone or chat to 1 person privately.
Do you have a specific question? I will be available to answer your questions.
Join me, Renee', on one or more sessions:
- Tuesday, June 16 from 11-11:30 am.
- Wednesday, June 17 from 12:30-1:00 pm.
- Friday, June 19 from 10:00-10:30 am.
|
|
All of the JFGN below programs are free and are br
ought to you by
Renee' , Program Director,
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
Prior to each program, the Zoom link will be emailed to those who RSVP..
Do you have a favorite book, tv show, or movie that you want to discuss?
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker,
|
|
SHOW and TELL
SHOW us something and TELL us about it.
Monday, June 15
11:00 -11:30 am
This program is for
ALL
ages.
Show us:
• Your pet dog, cat or other pet.
• Pictures you painted
• A book you wrote
• Handmade jewelry or handmade item
• Book you read that you enjoyed
• Something amazing!
|
|
Physical Distancing During the Pandemic: It’s Potential For Increasing Emotional Intimacy
Guest speaker Estelle H. Rauch, LCSW (retired).
Estelle will speak about this seemingly contradictory phenomenon, and welcome attendees to share their experiences and observations.
Thursday, June 18
Time 6-7 PM
Estelle is a retired psychotherapist who received special training in trauma response, well before 9/11. Following 9/11, she worked both down at the site with first responders and citizens reentering work sites, and set up multiple group therapy programs for victims, family members and first responders. She led trainings for professionals from multiple disciplines for the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and Project Liberty, a NYC mental health response unit.
|
|
How to Eat For a Healthier Life
Guest Speaker: Corey Howard, MD.
Monday, June 22
12:00-12:45 PM
Dr. Howard will discuss food, lifestyle, medicine and some meals and recipes he has prepared.
As an internist and diagnostician, Dr. Corey Howard, practices primary care for adults and his practice includes the evaluation and management of allergies, diabetes, heart disease, hormone care as well as full health evaluations and disease prevention. He is your full service doctor to get you healthy and keep you healthy.
Dr. Howard focuses on the need for his patients to be empowered and to take responsibility for their health. He created Howard Health & Wellness as a place to grow in mind, body and spirit and live beyond well while caring for all of the medical needs for his patients.
Corey Howard, MD, FACP Board Certified, Internal Medicine
CEO/President, Howard Health And Wellness
|
|
The Israel Advocacy Committee presents:
LIVE FROM ISRAEL:
TEL AVIV STREET ART TOUR
From Sephardic Jews to Hipsters
Wednesday, June 24
Time 11:30 AM
This event is free.
Tel Aviv is Israel’s cultural capital, but traditional museums are not always the best ambassadors for contemporary artists. For a more colorful look at what the city’s creative community is up to, go on an alternative art tour through the Florentin neighborhood with tour guide Aaron Gertz.
Read the PDF here.
|
|
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lindita Hobdari
Sunday, June 28
1:00-1:45 pm
Dr. Hobdari’s personal philosophy of compassionate care is based on understanding the lifestyle challenges that impact each patient individually. She believes thoroughly getting to know each patient is the key to your successful treatment and good health.
To be an effective primary care practice, we believe prevention and the art of alternative medicine are major components of good health. Making this a priority at Hobdari Family Health helps us apply the principles outlined by the “Father of Medicine,” the Greek Hippocrates.
|
|
|
The Israel Advocacy Committee presents:
Herb Keinon
Live speaker from Israel
Monday, July 13
11:00 am-noon, EDT
Join us on zoom to hear what Herb has to say. This event is free.
Who is Herb Keinon?
Keinon has a BA in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MA in Journalism from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He is the author of two books: the recently released French Fries in Pita, a collection of his slice-of-life monthly 'Out There" columns; and Lone Soldiers: Israel's Defenders from Around the World.
|
|
|
Virtual Connection to Innovation
Sports 2020:
What About the Fans?
Wednesday, July 15
12:00PM-1:30PM EST
Our topic for this edition of Connection to Innovation will focus
on what it means to be a sports fan in 2020. It is clear that
sports are coming back to the fans, but it is still unclear
when and how the fans will come back to sports. While social
distancing persists, what will the experience look like? What
cutting edge innovations will support the "new normal" fan
experience? Hear about it directly from the experts.
Click on the image on the right to read the flyer.
|
|
|
What is an Empowered Patient and How to Be Your Own Medical Advocate?
Guest speaker: Susan O. Cassidy, M.D., J.D.
Wednesday, July 22
1:00-2:00 PM
The health care system is ever-changing and becoming more complex.
Issues to be discussed:
• Why generic documents, like living wills, are too general to be helpful and are open to interpretation.
• Why creating a personalized road map for your wishes to guide "in the moment" medical and chronic care decision making so important?
• How to decide if surgery or a medical treatment is right for you
• How to make sure you get the care you need, but also need the care you are getting
This should be a lively discussion with plenty of time for questions!
|
|
|
Please note:
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples offices remain closed to the public due to maintaining of social distancing. There are no in-person meetings or programs at the Federation until further notice. Staff are working remotely and occasionally in-office; however, the best way to reach the different staff members is by email.
We look forward to a time, hopefully soon, when we will be able to greet and see you in person!
STAY SAFE & HEALTHY!
|
|
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.
Watch TWO Wink News clips:
|
|
You, the congregation, and the Jewish community benefit when you do.
•
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. Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist or Reform, the Jewish community wins when you join the congregation of your choice.
|
|
Click on each synagogue name to take you to their website.
|
|
|
Additional Links & Programs
|
|
- TAU Webinar: A Conversation with Legendary Actor and Producer Michael Douglas: Monday, June 15, 12 noon–1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Register here.
- Rhodes College Professor, Jonathan Judaken and Marcy Stagner, MA. ED will facilitate conversations with Pamela S. Nadel, the author of America's Jewish Women A History from Colonial Times to Today winner of the 2019 National Jewish book award . The program is in partnership with the JHSMM, MJCC, and Jewish, Islamic, and Middle East Studies (JMES) at Rhodes College. The book is available at Novel bookstore and Amazon. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM CT. Join Zoom Meeting here. Meeting ID: 667 280 6665
- 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.
- 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.
- The City of David At Your Doorstep. Can’t make it to the City of David? The City of David is coming to you! We are bringing Jerusalem to you with free premium content including family-friendly, inspiring and educational content such as virtual tours, short videos on the history of Jerusalem and archeological discoveries, coloring pages, riddles and more. Click here to enter.
- PJ Library - Books, music, arts & crafts and a listing of all virtual events for April! Perfect for families with young children.
- Menemsha Films has been preparing to launch CHAIFLICKS, a streaming service dedicated solely to JEWISH themed films and entertainment. View the best of JEWISH films for a FREE 30-day trial. CLICK on the link below from your iPad, tablet, laptop, or desktop, sign up for your FREE 30-day trial, and start enjoying great entertainment. Click here.
- iVision LIVE webinars. Join the live daily e-sessions on Israel- related topics with people from around the world. Click here to register.
- The HUC-JIR Jewish Language Project, in partnership with JewishLive, presents a series of online lectures by Professor Sarah Bunin Benor. Click here for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|