~October 19, 2020 ~ Community News~ |
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2021 JFGN Annual Capital Campaign |
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Community Wide Virtual Tour of the
New Federation Building
Everyone is invited to join us in an informational meeting about the New Federation Building. Join us as we share where we are in the Re-Zoning & Building Process. Click on the image to see the webpage dedicated to the New Building.
Monday, December 7 from 3-5 pm, EST.
Hear from Marc Saperstein JFGN Vice-Chair, and Chair of the Building Committee along with our Architect, James Knafo as they share the most up to date information on our new Building and take you on a virtual tour.
Questions – email Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign Director. The email containing the zoom link will be emailed about 1-2 hours prior to the start of this program.
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TOMORROW BEGINS TODAY to feed the hungry, to provide counseling to many in crisis, to continue to educate our youth, and more with your 2021 Annual Community Campaign gift!
WE HAVE A CHALLENGE GRANT FROM JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA, for every new or increased donation received until December 31st, up to $50,000, we will receive $25,000!
Help us reach this goal to make an impact on our community needs.
CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON TO GIVE TODAY
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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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2021 JFGN Jewish Community Directory |
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Our Jewish community continues to grow.
To help everyone keep in touch with one another,the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will be publishing the 2021 Community Directory.
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If your information has NOT changed, you do not have to do anything.
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If your information HAS changed or if you are NOT listed in the 2020 edition, please complete the form and mail, email it or fax it to our office.
- Click on the image to print the PDF.
Please return by: October 30, 2020
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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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JFGN programs below are brought to you by
Renee', Program Director.
Prior to each program, the Zoom link will be emailed to those who RSVP.
All programs are in EST time, unless otherwise noted.
The registration link will be closed about 30 minutes prior to each program.
Please email me if you have any questions or need Zoom help.
Please click on the image to make a donation towards programming.
If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker,
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Escaping The Whale
The Holocaust is Over. But is it Ever Over for the Next Generation?
Book talk with author: Ruth Rotkowitz
TODAY: Monday, October 19
2:00-3:00 PM
You do not have to read the book prior to the presentation.
To everyone who knows her, 28-year-old Marcia Gold leads the perfect life. A high school guidance counselor in 1980 Brooklyn, New York who specializes in helping pregnant teens, Marcia thrives in her work. She also has a handsome, successful boyfriend who has won the approval of her Jewish, Holocaust-survivor family – no easy feat.
Ruth Rotkowitz, a daughter of Holocaust survivors, has become an expert on inherited trauma. She is a member of the Phoenix Holocaust Association, an organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Shoah. Ruth gives talks throughout the Phoenix area on Holocaust-related books and programs. Ruth's understanding of the Holocaust, the impact on survivors and their descendants, is addressed in much of her fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, which has been published in literary journals and anthologies.
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INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE WORLD
Hinduism, on Tuesday, Oct. 20
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Buddhism, on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Cost: $18 per household for this series via Zoom
Goals of the three part series:
A. to develop an understanding of methods used to study religious life.
B. to consider traditional ways that human beings have been "religious", and modes of human awareness used to express meaning;
C. to survey the major religions of the western world in order to discover similarities and dissimilarities between religious traditions;
D. to aid the student in his/her appreciation of and participation in a religious tradition.
E. to help people appreciate the richness of various religious and culturally diverse communities that touch us all in a constantly "shrinking" world.
DR. STEVEN L. DERFLER
An international educational consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher, teacher and writer, Dr. Derfler has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for over 45 years. Tracing the development of western religions from their roots in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, Dr. Derfler brings insight to current political and social events, bridging the past with the future to promote greater understanding between people from different faiths and walks of life.
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The Human Rights Film Coalition of SWFL Once Again Presents Movies that Matter.
Wednesdays, October 21, and 28. Discussions will be 7-8pm on Zoom. Participants will receive a link to watch each film in advance of the discussion.
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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“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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Harnessing The Healing Powers of Food
Guest Speaker: Private Chef, Shelly Stauber
Friday, October 23
11:00 am-12, EST
Join Shelly Stauber, Regenerative Food Educator & Private Chef, for a fun-filled and empowering lecture where you will discover your greatest plant allies for supporting radiant health! You will learn how to easily incorporate these healing foods into your daily lives with a conscious mindset, which simply translates into being intentional in the decisions you make surrounding your relationship with food.
Shelly Stauber is a passionate Regenerative Food Educator & Private Chef on a mission to inspire and empower others to revolutionize their relationship with food by empowering them to make mindful choices and get back into their kitchens, while having fun doing so!
Creating customized, delicious, nourishing meals that heal is one of the many ways Shelly assists her clients down a path of mindful and joyful eating. Offering empowering lectures, such as this one, is at the heart and soul of her purpose in spreading awareness and guidance in her community member’s daily lives. She wholeheartedly believes we are meant to THRIVE, not merely survive!
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Please join the Florida Business Accelerator for this exciting webinar discussing
“Reversing the Biology of Aging”
featuring renowned Israeli physician, Dr. Shai Efrati
Wednesday, October 28th
12:30PM-1:30PM, EST.
Dr. Efrati will share the latest research on the physiology of aging and how cognitive and physical performance can be enhanced by using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Dr. Efrati is the Co-founder & Chair of the Medical Advisory Board for Aviv Scientific and the Director of the world-leading Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join this incredibly interesting conversation.
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November Virtual Programs |
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Kristallnacht Community Commemorative Service
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:30 PM
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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Book Talk with Author Dr. Hirsch
Before the Invisible Enemy the INVISIBLE THREAT Struck
Monday, Nov. 9
1:00 pm EST
Dr. Robert L. Hirsch, an immunologist and virologist, spent his career developing antiviral agents and other important pharmaceuticals, has now written an important novel, INVISIBLE THREAT. Alan Mazer, the main antagonist in this bioterror and political thriller, the product of a Jewish-Muslim intermarriage, has many difficulties growing up. Will his mother be proud to call him “My son the doctor?” Alan Mazer becomes a jihadist and targets Western society with “vaccines” that kill instead of protect. Will the Mossad, the Joint Terrorist Task Force, and Immunologist from a biotech company stop him?
Join Dr. Hirsch to learn why he developed his story.
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The next ADL webinar is on:
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Tuesday, Nov. 10
6:00 pm, EST.
Attendees will gain insight into how educators, schools and community organizations are working to foster anti-bullying school environments for your children. We will also explore the role families can play in prevention and intervention.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is in Partnership with ADL on this program.
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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.
Wednesday, November 18
5:30-6:00 PM, EST.
Come tell us what you have been up to and meet each other on Zoom.
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Jewish Young Professionals: Meet and Greet Social Time
This group is for those in their 20’s to 40’s.
Thursday, November 19
7-7:30 PM, EST.
Come meet each other on Zoom! Tell us what you have been up to. Share your favorite book and movie. A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you register.
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Internationally Acclaimed Cellist Amit Peled
PRESENTS
“A Jewish Journey Through Music”
Sunday, November 22
8:15 PM, EST
Israeli-American cellist, conductor, and pedagogue Amit Peled, a musician of profound artistry and charismatic stage presence, is acclaimed worldwide as one of the most exciting and virtuosic instrumentalists on the concert stage today.
Peled is a founding member of the Tempest Trio with pianist Alon Goldstein and violinist Ilya Kaler.
Peled’s discography includes acclaimed CDs on the Naxos, Centaur, CAP, CTM Classics, and Delos labels. Upcoming album releases include a Cassado recording for Naxos and the second installment of the Bach Suites for CTM Classics. In 2017, Peled published a children’s book, A Cello Named Pablo.
Peled lives in Baltimore, Maryland and performs on the only known copy of the “Servais” Stradivarius by Vuillaume ca. 1865. From 2012 to 2018, Peled performed on the Pablo Casals 1733 Goffriller cello. For more information, visit www.amitpeled.com.
This Program is Co-Hosted by several Federations.
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Chanukah Art Lesson
Sunday, November 29
6:30-7:00 PM. EST.
Join us for an art lesson.
Let’s learn how to draw a menorah, candles and a dreidel by following YouTube videos.
Kids and Adults of all ages are welcome to attend. No experience necessary!
Bring paper, pen, colored pencils, markers and/or crayons.
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December Virtual Programs |
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Israel Advocacy Committee invites the entire community to this program.
Ambassador Dennis Ross and
David Makovsky
What can we expect now in the mix of USA, Israel and the Middle East States?
Monday, Dec. 7
7 PM, EST.
Cost per household is $10.
Come listen to the dynamic duo in conversation. Everyone is invited to join us on Zoom to hear Ross & Makovsky in conversation. Q & A will follow.
Ambassador Dennis Ross
William Davidson Distinguished Fellow
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
David Makovsky
Ziegler Distinguished Fellow
Director, Project on Arab-Israel Relations
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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Virtual Community Wide Chanukah Celebration
The entire community is invited to join us
Thursday, Dec. 10
5 PM.
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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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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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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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Jewish Historical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers: 2 of 6 L's - The Lipmans
Wednesday, Oct 21
3:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 835 2852 4223
Passcode: 152021
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The Bros Go Golfin’
Sunday, October 26th
1pm-2:30pm
Coral Cay Mini Golf, FL 34112
Jewish boys in grades 8th-12th are invited to go miniature golfing with the members of Negev AZA. Masks and social distancing measures will be enforced. Please bring your own mask and water. Cost is $10 and registration is required at http://bit.ly/brosgogolfin.
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BBYO is looking for advisors. 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.
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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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Request your Vote-by-Mail ballot
by calling (239) 252-VOTE (8683).
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Additional Links & Programs |
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Join The Forward for a virtual evening of comedy and cocktails in challenging times. October 19, 2020 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT Come As You Are Gala is open to everyone, free of charge.Jessica Kirson, Miri Ben-Ari, Mayim Bialik, Michael Bloomberg and more! Click here to register.
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VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT! October 22 at 8 PM JELF is hosting a virtual game night for Young Professionals. There is no cost to attend, and all you'll need is Zoom -- and the will to win! Join Your Rocktioneer Seth Weiner for a fun night that will involve laughs and meeting new people. To register, click HERE.
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FIBA Webinar: "Reversing the Biology of Aging" Featuring Dr. Shai Efrati Wednesday, October 28th, 12:30-1:30PM EST Renowned Israeli physician, Dr. Shai Efrati, on our upcoming webinar discussing his latest research about "Reversing the Biology of Aging". Dr. Efrati is the Co-founder and Chair of the Medical Advisory Board for Aviv Scientific and the Director of the world-leading Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research at Shamir Medical Center. Register Here.
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ISRAELIS-IN-CT (VIRTUAL) HEBREW CONVERSATION CLUB, 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5-6:30 PM. We welcome all Hebrew levels, from beginner to native speaker! We read and translate Hebrew material, engage in simple conversation, and learn about Jewish and Israeli cultures. It's a friendly group where we share laughter and enjoy a warm camaraderie. INFO HERE.
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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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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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