~ June 1, 2020 ~ Community News~
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!
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2020 JFGN Annual Community Campaign
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The Clock is quickly ticking down to the end of our
Annual Community Campaign on June 30th.
We still need your help NOW to reach our goal!
Because of YOU we have raised
$1,339,948
as of May 27th.
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.
Please GIVE TODAY to our 2020 Annual Community Campaign!
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IT
ALL
STARTS
WITH
YOU
YOU
make everything we do – possible.
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Tribute or Memorial Donation
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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/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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TOP Jewish Foundation
is a department of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
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Join us for a webinar on
Charitable Gift Annuities and more!
on
Thursday, June 11
at Noon
Click on the image to read the PDF.
RSVP here.
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JFGN Local Programs for the Community
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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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NEW ART LESSON- Drawing Flowers!
Wednesday, June 3
Time: 10-10:30 AM
Get your pencil and paper ready!
Join us for a new art lesson with artist Bronia Ichel.
Bronia is a WCA member and a Naples artist, who will teach us how to draw using her unique method of teaching.
All you need is a piece of paper and a pencil for this fun lesson of drawing flowers.
This is a new art lesson.
Markers, crayons or oil pastels (one of these) can be used.
Everyone is welcome, no experience needed, just a desire to learn something new.
You will see what drawing can do for the soul and how it can ease stress during this challenging time.
For more information on Bronia, please visit her website at
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The Israel Advocacy Committee presents:
Avi Melamed, live from Israel
Middle East Expert & Strategic Intelligence Analyst
COVID-19: Changing Geo-Political and Security landscape in the Middle East.
This briefing explores the pandemic in the Middle East as well as the immediate and potential long-term geostrategic ramifications for the region and Israel.
Monday, June 8
Time: 11 AM, EDT
Join us on zoom to hear what Avi has to say. This event is free.
Who is Avi Melamed?
Avi Melamed is a Strategic Intelligence Analyst and an Expert on the Current Affairs in the Arab and Muslim World and their impact on the Middle East and Israel.
He is the Founder and CEO of Inside the Middle East: Intelligence Perspectives (ITME), an empowering intelligence analysis praxis transforming students and practitioners into knowledgeable, media literate, critical thinkers.
Read more about Avi by clicking here.
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Jewish Genealogy
Tuesday June 9
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
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acilitator: Arthur Sissman
After you RSVP, Arthur will send you the zoom link.
Come learn:
1. How to search using Google for FREE – see the file on the YahooGroup.
2. How to use Newspaper Sites in you Searches: see links below
3. A computer demo of the use of “jewishgen.org” in your research.
4. A review of the current trends in the use of DNA and which companies give the most bang for the buck.
5. How to use Findagrave.com in your searches?
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Reinventing Rosalee
Wednesday, June 10
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
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acilitator: Steve Brazina
Rosalee Glass, a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor, taken prisoner to a Russian gulag in Siberia during WW2. After being taken to Kazakhstan and later to a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany, she made her way to America. She shares her story of survival and transforms her destiny by living her life to the fullest after a life-changing tragedy during her senior years, where she lost her will to live. But miraculously, she found the strength that would transform her life and enable her to live her dreams. In her late 80's, she started an acting career. At 94 won a Senior beauty pageant. She was seen by millions in a Super Bowl commercial at 97 and wrote a book sharing her secrets to a long life at 99. And at age 100 she dares to ride with Alaskan Sled Dogs.
Watch this film at your leisure, then come together on Zoom for a discussion.
It is available on Amazon Prime.
Click on the image to take you to the website.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Save
these dates for upcoming programs:
- Monday, July 13, Herb Keinon, live speaker from Israel at 11 am
- Anything Goes=Talent Show, July date TBD
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Request your Vote-by-Mail ballot
by calling (239) 252-VOTE (8683).
Click the image to read more.
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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.
Watch TWO Wink News clips:
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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.
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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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- The Israeli-American Council (IAC) and the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation invite you to join us at the IAC-PC Global E-summit: The New Tomorrow. This unique four-day event will bring together the most valued Israeli and American thought leaders for a series of captivating discussions on our new reality in the wake of the Coronavirus through the lens of: the economy, innovation, medical breakthroughs, and social adaptability. May 31- June 3. Click here to register.
- The 2020 Celebrate Israel Virtual Event will have a theme of Todah. Join us in thanking all the healthcare, first responder and other frontline workers in New York, across the United States, in Israel, and around the world. The Celebrate Israel Parade Virtual Event will premier on the website on Sunday, June 7th at 1 pm eastern time. Click here.
- Tizmoret A Cappella is proud and excited to announce: “Tiz A Small World: Together From A Distance,” a collaborative virtual concert filled with music, joy, and celebration, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 14th at 5pm EST. Jewish music transcends generations, and our goal as a group is to spread song and unity to Jewish communities worldwide - not just now but for years to come. Click here to register.
- We look forward to hosting you!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.
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