April 27, 2020 ~ Community News~
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A message to the community
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Last Wednesday, at 3:00 PM, we held our first ever virtual Annual Meeting. It was well intended and we have received positive feed-back from many participants. This is our “new normal”. Meetings by Zoom, watching movies together in our own homes, and sharing time with friends and family through various forms of technology. Federation, WCA and MCA have many offerings to help us pass the time and learn. Our first Board of Directors meeting was held immediately following the Annual Meeting. It is my pleasure to first thank our out-going Board members. They have been instrumental in assuring our growth and bringing us to 2 campaigns in row well over $1 million, a feat that has put us on solid footing. Thank you to Josh Bialek and Ed Wollman for their service on the Board. Both are loyal Federation supporters and we know we will see them often going forward.
It is my pleasure to inform you of the officers and Board for 2020 – 2021.
Board Chair Jane Schiff
Vice-Chairs Karen Deutsch, Marc Saperstein, Phyllis Seaman
Secretary Rosalee Bogo
Treasurer Elliot Lerner
Immediate past Chair Alvin Becker
Board Members: Harvey Cohen, Amanda Dorio, Paula Filler, Merlin Lickhalter, Robin Mintz, Les Nizin, William Petasnick, Joel Pittelman, Stuart Price, Nat Ritter, Michael Rubenstein, Jamie Satz, Betty Schwartz, Arlene Sobol, Michael Sobol, Elaine Soffer, Steve Strome, Jay Weiss, Beth Wolff and Jeff Zalasky.
I thank them on behalf of our entire community for their commitment to continuing the important work of our Federation. And I look forward to working with each of them in the coming year. Hopefully, we will be able to get back to in-person meetings sometime soon.
Jane Schiff,
Board Chair
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2020 JFGN Annual Community Campaign
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We are close to our 2020 Annual Campaign Goal!
Because of YOU we have raised
$1,241,641
as of April 23rd.
We hope everyone continues to use an abundance of care and stay healthy, and you can still help so many others through this difficult time by either donating online or sending in a pledge to our 2020 Annual Community Campaign which will officially end June 30th.
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IT
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YOU
make everything we do – possible.
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Making a tribute or memorial donation is a wonderful way to honor someone special, celebrate milestones (such as a birthday, wedding, Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary), and in memory of a loved one. We will send an acknowledgment of your gift to the recipient or their family.
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Upcoming Virtual Programs
Monday, April 27 at 12:50 PM
and Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 PM
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YOM HaZIKARON
– A Yom Ha’Zikaron Memorial Ceremony with MASA
On April 27th, the eve of Yom HaZikaron, we commemorate IDF soldiers and victims of terror during our virtual ceremony on Facebook Live. For Israelis, this day is one of the most important of the year as we recognize those who sacrificed their lives for our great country. The ceremony will take place
MONDAY, APRIL 27 at 12:50 PM, EST
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
YOM HaATZMAUT
Many exciting global celebrations around Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day.
it will be live on Facebook and Youtube from 2-3 PM.
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Upcoming JFGN Virtual Programs
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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,
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Social hour for the Young Jewish Professionals.
Those who are in their 20’s-40’s should join us for a virtual social hour. Bring a drink, a snack and let’s socialize!
Thursday, April 30
Time: 6-7 PM
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Drink your Green Drink!
Do you enjoy drinking green healthy drinks?
Do you want to learn how to make a healthy green drink?
Make your green drink, share your recipe and drink with us.
Friday, May 1
Time: 9:30-10:00 AM
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A woman flees an arranged marriage in Brooklyn to start a new life abroad, then her past catches up to her. Watch the Netflix show called
Unorthodox
in advance.
Join us to discuss this show.
Monday, May 4
Time: 6-7 P
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It’s music time!
Do you like to listen to music? Do you play a musical instrument?
If so, we want to listen to you. We are looking for people who can play a musical instrument and people who want to listen to live music.
Come join us for a musical time.
Friday, May 8
Time: 10-11 AM
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Let’s talk about the Sunshine State book:
Tumble & Blue
by Cassie Beasley. This book is for grades 3-6, but all who read the book are welcome to discuss it.
Monday, May 11
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
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Calling all dog lovers!
Do you have a pet dog? If so, introduce your dog to us.
Share a favorite story about your dog.
Thursday, May 14
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
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TALENT SHOW
We are looking for people who want to showcase a special talent. Can you sing? Can you play a musical instrument? Can you draw a picture? Can you sew a mask? Did you take an amazing picture?
The Zoom is the limit!
Come join us for a live Talent Show.
If you don’t have a talent, that’s ok, you can watch and learn!
Friday, May 15
Time: 10-11 AM
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So you want to write a book? Great!
Richard Conrath,
author of the crime fiction trilogy, The Cooper Mystery Series, can help you get started.
But then what's next?
Karyn Conrath
will give you tips for promotion and marketing your work.
Crime fiction writer, Richard Conrath, will provide the latest information on the publishing industry in today's climate. What does it take to write a successful novel? How does one begin and to what end?
Visit Richard's website here
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In the second half of the program, Karyn, former magazine editor, freelance writer, and marketer will provide strategies on book promotion through social media as well as other marketing techniques. Yes, promotion is a daunting task, but learn what it takes to achieve success.
Everyone is welcome.
Monday, May 18
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
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The Pandemic: Our Relationships with
SELF and others
*Crisis always comes with anxiety, and longstanding crisis without end dates or clarity of outcome make profound demands on us. We will be asked to look at our natural responses to more ordinary anxiety-provoking events, and to acknowledge how those responses are adaptive - or not - to our current reality. I invite you to consider how your adaptation style, as well as those of your key relationships, are altered by this challenging reality.
Guest speaker Estelle H. Rauch, LCSW (retired).
Thursday, May 21
Time: 10-11 AM
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Grace and Frankie
For as long as they can recall, Grace and Frankie have been rivals.
Their one-upmanship comes crashing to a halt, however, when they learn that their husbands have fallen in love with each other and want to get married. As everything around the ladies is coming apart, the only thing they can really rely on is each other. This Netflix original re-teams Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin ("9 to 5") as Grace and Frankie, respectively, bringing their chemistry to the small screen.
Watch this series at your leisure, then come together and share your funny, favorite scenes and stories with us.
Friday, May 22
Time: 11-12 PM
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Join us for an informative and motivating webinar with
Svetlana Kogan, M.D.
‘Thriving despite the pandemic - a Holistic Perspective’.
Dr. Kogan will talk about how to balance your mind and body and strengthen your immune system, followed by Q & A.
Dr. Kogan is a Board-Certified Holistic physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. A Cornell University and Tel Aviv University Medical School/NY state program graduate, she has appeared as a medical expert on ABC, Fox, CBS, and NBC, and authored hundreds of print and online publications on Mind-Body approach to wellness, including her best-selling book ‘Diet Slave No More!’ She moved her practice from Manhattan to Naples last year. Learn more about her Concierge Practice by
clicking here.
Sunday, May 24
Time: 1:00-1:45 PM
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Middle & High School students
Writing Contest: Due by May 1
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The Forward’s youth writing contest seeks essays, prose and poetry of 1,000 words or less on the topic “What It Means To Be Free.”
The contest is open to all middle and high school students attending public, private, parochial or home schools.
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Jewish Educational Loan Fund
Deadline is April 30
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Jewish Educational Loan Fund
Are you going to college?
Do you need funds for higher education?
Interest free loans for higher education are available.
The deadline is April 30.
The 2020 loan application can be found here:
www.jelf.org
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Additional local organizations. Click each one to take you to their website.
Watch TWO Wink News clips:
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Additional Links & Programs
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- 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.
- Join the Faculty Engagement Program and CERRU at Queens College on
Monday April 27 at 12:00pm
ET for a special, live debrief video call with Prof.Tamar Hermann and Dr. Khalil Shikaki. To register for the zoom meeting,
please click here.
The two leading researchers will analyze current trends in Israeli and Palestinian public opinion as shown in recent polls, which reflect public opinion regarding Coronavirus and its effects on governments and leadership, public trust, and changes of perception of the other, due to on the ground enhanced cooperation between the sides.
- Bob Mankoff was a Jewish Book Festival author! "Funny You Should Ask: How & Why Jews Became the People of the Joke” Tuesday, April 28 at 4:30 p.m. EST Register here. From growing up Jewish in Queens, NY to going to the Borscht Belt as a kid where he saw performances by Jerry Lewis, Buddy Hackett, and Rodney Dangerfield, former New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff shows how his Jewish heritage helped him become a successful cartoonist. Bob will present a personal and historical cartoon illustrated history of Jewish humor featuring cartoons from Have I Got a Cartoon For You! The Moment Magazine Book of Jewish Cartoons and will share tips for writing great captions.
- 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.
- The Saturday Evening Girls Club book talk. LIVE on Zoom Tuesday, May 5th at 7PM. Register today. Author Jane Healey will share her presentation, show you some of the actual pottery the Girls made, and share with you the inspiration behind her first novel.
- 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.
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