~ June 29, 2020 ~ Community News~
Happy 4th of July!
Please note:
The office is closed on Friday, July 3rd for this Federal Holiday.
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2020 JFGN Annual Community Campaign
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WE DID IT!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Because of YOU we have exceeded our 2020 Annual Community Campaign goal:
$1,359,749!
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.
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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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Request your Vote-by-Mail ballot
by calling (239) 252-VOTE (8683).
Click the image to read more.
Click here to watch a non-partisan video in English.
It is simply urging those who either have not registered to vote, have not voted in the past or need that reminder to vote that each of us has a voice IF we vote. It is fast- paced to keep everyone’s attention.
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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.
Our office is running normal business hours and staff are working in-office.
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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TOP Jewish Foundation
is a department of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
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Join us for a webinar on Charitable Vehicles
Which one is right for your charitable giving goals?
Manage your philanthropy with a more strategic approach.
Learn how to maximize tax benefits & create greater impact with your donations.
Thursday, July 9
at Noon
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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.
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker,
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Zoom Virtual Training Lessons
Smile, you are on camera!
Learn how to be seen and be heard when you are on Zoom.
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The Volunteer
Book Talk with Author Jack Fairweather
Tuesday, June 30
2:00-3:00 PM
Jack Fairweather spoke at the 2019-2020 Jewish Book Festival. His presentation was fabulous. Even if you heard him speak, you won't want to miss this interview.
Free and open to the public
In "The Volunteer," award-winning journalist Jack Fairweather reconstructs the remarkable, little-known story of Witold Pilecki, the Polish cavalry officer who spent nearly three years in Auschwitz clandestinely working to undermine the Germans and inform the Allies of Nazi crimes. Unimaginably, Pilecki was able to orchestrate his own arrest and incarceration in order to establish a resistance network against the Nazis.
Join us for a discussion of the book with author Jack Fairweather in conversation with Robert Jan van Pelt, world-renowned scholar and chief curator of the current MJH exhibition "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." Audience Q&A to follow.
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Happy 4th of July!
Join us for an art lesson.
Let’s learn how to draw fireworks and the American Flag.
Kids and Adults of all ages are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, July 1
1:00-1:30 PM
Join us on Zoom to watch YouTube videos on how to draw 4th of July pictures. Bring paper, pen, colored pencils and/or crayons.
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What is the best age to be alive?
Watch the Netflix series, 100 Humans, specifically season 1, episode 2 called: The Best Age to Be Alive.
Watch in advance and come together on Zoom to discuss this episode.
Wednesday, July 8
1:00-1:30 PM
All ages are welcome. Watch this episode in advance and let’s talk about it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this episode.
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The Israel Advocacy Committee presents:
Herb Keinon
Topic:
The crazy summer of 2020, what's happening in Israel?
Herb Keinon is a senior contributing editor and analyst at
The Jerusalem
Post, writing extensively on diplomacy, politics and Israeli society. He will be speaking live 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.
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Virtual Connection to Innovation
Sports 2020:
What About the Fans?
Wednesday, July 15
12:00PM-1:30PM EST
Speakers: Tim Moore, William Walsh, and Asaf Nevo.
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.
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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!
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Being a Child of Survivors: From Trauma to PhD to Resilience to The Book
With Author Bruria Lindenberg Cooperman
Wednesday, July 29
11 AM, EST.
For This I Survived? Children of Survivors Beyond The Trauma, is about children of Holocaust Survivors but it's also more. Now talking as adults, they emphasize the trauma but also the resilience their parents experienced. They're older now and there is a renewed understanding of what they went through growing up. Some even use humour -- dark as it may be. So Jewish!
Bruria Lindenberg Cooperman was born in British Mandated Palestine. Her parents had been smuggled in with Aliya Bet. Her father served in the IDF in the '48 war for independence. The family moved to Canada in 1954. Their journeys and experiences are part of the book For This I Survived.
Q & A to follow her presentation.
You do not need to read the book to join us for the program.
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Plot Against America
Discussion
Discussion led by: Steve Yussen, Ph.D.
Wednesday, August 5
4:00-5:00 PM
The Plot Against Americ
a imagines “an alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.”
Watch any or all of the 6 part HBO series,
The Plot Against America, also available for streaming on Amazon Prime, and join us for a presentation and discussion, led by Steven Yussen, about the series and the 2004 novel by Philip Roth, on which the series is based.
This program is brought to you by: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Men’s Cultural Alliance and Women’s Cultural Alliance.
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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.
Watch TWO Wink News clips:
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You, the congregation, and the Jewish community benefit when you do.
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YOU GET the Jewish enrichment and spiritual nourishment you are seeking.
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YOU GET the rabbinical support you need in times of joy and sorrow.
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YOU RECONNECT with your community and your Jewish roots.
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YOU CAN PARTICIPATE in a variety of services, classes and programs that keep Judaism alive and flourishing in Collier County.
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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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- 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!
- “Save Yourself from Zombies, Bigfoot and Pandemics with Bestselling Author and Disaster Preparedness Expert Max Brooks” Tuesday, June 30th at 4:30 pm, ET Named the “Zombie Laureate of the United States” by The New York Times, Max Brooks has made a career of being prepared. The author of World War Z and the newly released Devolution will share how growing up in a “nervous Hollywood household” inspired him to be ready for anything, even zombies. His unconventional way of thinking has even led to a partnership with the military where he is a fellow with the Modern War Institute at West Point. Join Max as he discusses what you can do to be prepared for times when reality resembles fiction and his new book. In conversation with Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein. Register Here.
- Even if you haven't yet read the latest novel by Talia Carner, please grab your iced-tea and please join her for a chat about THE THIRD DAUGHTER as she answers, "How did this idea come to you?" "How did you do your research?" "Do you travel to the locales where your books take place?" "How do you enter your protagonist's wrenching emotions?" She will respond to these questions and more at this Zoom meeting.Thursday, July 2nd, at 12:00 PM ET. Register Here.
- “Lessons from My Father: The Teachings of Elie Wiesel Remembered” Thursday, July 2nd at 4:30 pm, ET Join Elisha Wiesel on the fourth anniversary of his father’s passing as he shares stories and reflections on the lessons he learned from his dad, Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel. Wiesel will be in conversation with Nadine Epstein, Moment editor-in-chief and editor of Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life & Legacy. Moment is pleased to host this special zoominar to honor the memory of Elie Wiesel who co-founded the magazine 45 years ago with writer Leonard Fein. Register Here.
- Join author, Talia Carner: One-third of humans trafficked for sex in the USA arrive across borders, while estimated two-thirds are recruited in our own neighborhoods. Learn about the role of airlines, schools, businesses, hotels, sports arenas, prisons and banks in abetting or fighting it—and the initiatives taken by those wishing to abolish it vs. those who want to fixate slavery in the law. In this comprehensive speech, Talia will explain the mechanics of supply and demand and will present a new paradigm of thinking for the audience to help battle—and defeat—the misery of sexual slavery in our own backyard. Thursday, July 9, at 6:00 PM ET. Register Here.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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