~ August 10, 2020 ~ Community News~ |
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Tribute or Memorial Donation |
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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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JFGN Local Programs for the Community |
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All of the JFGN below programs are free and are brought 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.
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker,
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Construction Law: How to protect yourself when you hire a contractor
Join us on Zoom for a discussion with real estate attorney Joshua Bialek about how to protect yourself when you engage a contractor to perform work on your home or business. The discussion will address best practices for evaluating a contractor and important contract terms to ensure a successful construction project or renovation. Q & A period to follow his presentation.
TODAY: Monday, August 10
12:00-12:45 PM
Who is Joshua Bialek?
Joshua represents a wide variety of businesses and individuals engaged in the acquisition, development, leasing, ownership, operation, construction, financing, and disposition of real estate. Joshua is Board Certified in the area of Real Estate law by The Florida Bar. Additionally, he achieved the AV Preeminent Rating – the highest possible ratting from Martindale Hubble. Joshua a former member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and chairs the Cardozo Legal Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
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Jewish Genealogy Zoom meeting
The entire community is invited.
Tuesday, August 11
10:00- 11:30 am.
The program/agenda may include:
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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Mix and Mingle
Meet and Greet Social Time
Are you 55+ up, Jewish and single and are looking to meet others? If yes, then this group is for you.
Monday, August 17th
5:00-5:30 PM
We will discuss favorite books and movies.
Come prepared to talk and meet each other on Zoom.
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Understanding Senior Housing in SWFL
Guest presenter: Bruce B. Rosenblatt
Senior Housing Solutions, Owner/Senior Housing Expert
Tuesday, August 18
10:00-11:00 am
Back by popular demand! Bruce Rosenblatt, a national senior housing expert and owner of Senior Housing Solutions, a local senior housing referral company will provide insight about the senior housing market in Southwest Florida including the types and costs of the various options, CCRC contract types, when to know when you are ready, pros/cons of bringing in help, how a long term care insurance applies to a senior living community, the role of a senior housing advisor, and much more.
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Surviving Without Driving
Presented by Katherine Freund
Founder and President of the ITNAmerica
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 PM
In the heyday of the private automobile, surviving without driving once seemed an impossibility. But in this age of information technology, rideshare, Zoom and fast approaching autonomous vehicles, living well without driving is entering the mainstream. And just in time for older adults, whose crash risk places them in the same league as inexperienced teenagers, though for very different reasons.
Peer into the transportation future with Katherine Freund, founder and President of the Independent Transportation Network of America (ITNAmerica), the first national nonprofit transportation network for older adults and people with visual impairments. Learn how to manage the age related changes that impact safe driving and plan the safe transition to the ever growing selection of consumer oriented alternatives.
This program is brought to you by the Men's Cultural Alliance and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
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Confronting Hate and Extremism in Online Gaming and Social Media
with Daniel Kelley, Associate Director of ADL's Center for Technology and Society and Lauren Krapf, National Policy Counsel for ADL.
Wednesday, August 19th
8:00 pm
Click on the image to read the PDF.
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is excited to partner with ADL Florida on a new webinar series Empowering Our Children. The virtual series will focus on complex topics confronting families today and empower them with knowledge and tools to protect and raise global citizens. With expert facilitators in their respective fields, the series will help navigate societal issues and current challenges impacting families.
A recent ADL study on online gaming found that "74% of online players have experienced some form of harassment and 64% of those players have expressed this harassment to severe and sustained." While we recognize that extremism and hate online is not going away anytime soon we want you and your children to be empowered and equipped to confront negative experiences.
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Art Lesson: Draw a Beach Scene
Join us for an art lesson.
Let’s learn how to draw a beach scene by following a YouTube video. Kids and Adults of all ages are welcome to attend.
Monday, August 24
1:00-1:30 PM
Bring paper, pen, colored pencils and/or crayons.
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Jewish Young Professionals
Meet and Greet Social Time
Let's Meet our Neighbors!
Thursday, August 27th
6:00-6:30 pm
Calling all Jewish Young Professionals. This is a great opportunity to meet other Jewish professionals in the Greater Naples area. Join us on Zoom for a meet and greet. We will meet other people from Ft. Myers, Jewish Young Professionals called TRIBE.
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Jewish Families with Children Group
Calling children of all ages: join us for
Story-time and Show & Tell on Zoom!
Sunday, August 30th
6:00-6:30 pm
The Jewish Families with Children Group is inviting Parents and their Children to join us in making new friends on Sunday, August 30th for story-time and Show & Tell. Listen to a story and bring a show and tell item to talk about.
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September Virtual Program |
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Join us for a day of kvelling and comedic relief!
You are invited to join Jewish communities from around North America in this rare celebration. Connect with like-minded people from across the Federation Movement and hear about the impact you’ve had through your local Federation, especially during the current crisis. And it wouldn’t be a party without our celebrity guests — the Levy family from Schitt’s Creek.
Wednesday, September 16,
1:30-2:15pm (ET)
Your community won’t want to miss out on the excitement of our first time, exclusive event — the Communal Kvell, featuring special celebrity guests Dan, Eugene and Sarah Levy, the Emmy-nominated family from Schitt’s Creek, live music, and more. Don’t miss out as Federations from across North America come together for a program filled with inspiration, storytelling and entertainment.
This event is free for all Federation communities, including donors, friends, and families.
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Movies That Matter
October 14, 21 & 28
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The Human Rights Film Coalition of SWFL Once Again Presents Movies that Matter.
Wednesdays, October 14, 21, and 28. Discussions will be 7-8pm on Zoom. Participants will receive a link to watch each film in advance of the discussion.
Due to the need to socially distance AND theaters being currently closed, this year’s movies will be viewed at home and the panels will take place on Zoom, an internet-based video conferencing platform.
The panels will be made up of people involved with the films and/or the causes addressed in the films. We will discuss how these issues affect Southwest Florida, and how you can help.
Reservations for tickets to the films and Zoom panels are free. You can RSVP at hmcec.org by clicking on “Event Tickets.” After you register, we will send a link to join the discussions you would like to attend. Attendees will be able to submit questions via the “chat” box on their screen.
Sponsorships for all 3 films and panels are available.
Gold Level for $250 and Silver Level for $100.
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“SUSTAINABLE NATION” PANEL: Wed., Oct. 14 at 7:00 pm
A 1 hour-long documentary from Imagination Productions which follows three individuals who are doing their part to bring sustainable water solutions to an increasingly thirsty planet.
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“BEDLAM” PANEL: Wed., Oct. 21 at 7:00 pm
Through intimate stories of patients, families, and medical providers, this feature-length documentary immerses us in the national crisis surrounding care of the severely mentally ill.
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“TELLING AMY’S STORY” PANEL: Wed., Oct. 28 at 7:00 pm
Hosted by actress and activist Mariska Hargitay, and told by detective Deirdri Fishel, the movie follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on Nov. 8, 2001.
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Kristallnacht Community Commemorative Service
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:30 PM
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The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community to the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht. This is the event eighty-two years ago recognized by most historians as “The Night the Holocaust Began."
This year, the service will be conducted via a Zoom Presentation.
Guest Speaker will be Rev. John Pawlikowski, a leading figure in the Christian-Jewish Dialogue. Rev. Pawlikowski is the president of the International Council of Christians and Jews and author of Christ in the Light of the Christian Jewish Dialogue and co-editor of Ethics in the Shadow of the Holocaust.
Admission is free to attend, RSVP is required.
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register.
The event is co-sponsored by Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County; Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples; Diocese of Venice,FL, GenShoah of SWFL, and the Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center. Click on the image to read the PDF.
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COLLIER EDUCATOR GRANT “STAND UP FOR JUSTICE”
A monetary grant will be made to the educator whose lesson(s) and/or activity(s) is selected as best meeting the criteria.
Requirements are due by February 12, 2021.
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SUMMER CAMP
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ISRAEL EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has a proud tradition and responsibility of helping our Jewish youth with scholarships for various Jewish camps and programs available throughout the country and the world..
Scholarship deadlines:
Summer Camps: December 18
Israel Programs: February 5
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award will be given to honor the achievements of Greater Collier County high school seniors.
A one-time award of $2,500 each will be given to 2 deserving seniors.
Deadline:JANUARY 1, 2021
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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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BBYO is looking for Advisors |
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Have you considered advising for BBYO? Advising is a volunteer position that requires about 8-10 hours of your time a month to make a huge impact in the Jewish teen community in Naples.
BBYO Naples is searching for advisors for our girl's and boy's chapters. BBYO advisors volunteer in communities throughout North America and beyond serving as positive Jewish role models working in partnership with staff members to supervise and guide chapters. It is an extremely meaningful role that will leave an impact on you and Jewish teens in your community forever.
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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.
Jewish Historical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: August Masterclass of SWFL Jewish History on Zoom
Time: Aug 28, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 741 2328 8206
Passcode: 1b1Aa2
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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.
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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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Hebrew Story time for children. Following the success of our Hebrew Book Fest in June, Israelis-in-CT is launching a new program: virtual Story Time in Hebrew. The program will be held on the first Monday of each month and is offered FREE to the community. The stories are told in Hebrew with pictures and graphics. For info and links, click here.
- Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 pm: Hatzav Bitzbutz (Turtle Bitzbutz) will be told by Orna.
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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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Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation: Lunch & Learn Series. "Is Israel the World's Rainbow?" A rare conversation with Israeli-Arab Leader, Yoseph Haddad, on the challenges and opportunities for Jewish Arab relations in Israel (Moderated by Dan Diker). Wednesday, August 12, 11:30AM - 12:30PM ET. Register Here.
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Join us for a day of kvelling and comedic relief! You are invited to join Jewish communities from around North America in this rare celebration. Connect with like-minded people from across the Federation Movement and hear about the impact you’ve had through your local Federation, especially during the current crisis. And it wouldn’t be a party without our celebrity guests — the Levy family from Schitt’s Creek. Wednesday, September 16, 1:30-2:15pm (ET) Register Here.
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Israel may be a small country, but it's one of the world's leading nations in medicine, technology and innovation. From revolutionary eye drops to futuristic cancer treatments. Watch Hananya Naftali youtube video here.
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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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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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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.
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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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2021 JFGN Annual Community Campaign |
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Your generous contributions will fulfill our mission to sustain vital social, educational and humanitarian projects locally, around the world and in Israel.
For more information about “Where Your Dollars Go” or to become
an Annual Community Campaign Volunteer
YOUR GIFT TOUCHES SO MANY LIVES!
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