~ August 31, 2020 ~ Community News~ |
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2021 JFGN Annual Community Campaign |
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HELP MAKE THIS A SWEET AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR FOR ALL!
While we can’t know what this New Year may bring, we do know that Jewish Federations will continue to be there for our communities both at home and abroad.
Click on the image on the right to read the PDF.
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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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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September Virtual Programs |
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Jewish Genealogy Zoom meeting
The entire community is invited.
Tuesday, September 8
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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Antisemitism And Bigotry:
How prejudice is expressed by children K-12.
Participants will be able to understand how antisemitism impacts students and how parents and communities can advocate on behalf of their children.
Tuesday, September 8
7:30 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.
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I Think Eye Understand Hurricanes
presented by H. Michael "Mike" Mogil
Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.
Thursday, September 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Hurricanes and their many global family members--- tropical storms, typhoons, and cyclones --- periodically affect tropical and near-tropical regions. Every so often, south Florida has to confront one these storms and its potpourri of related weather hazards - high winds, storm surge, heavy rainfall, and even tornadoes. In addition to the storminess itself, pre-storm planning, understanding what hurricane forecasts mean, addressing the storm's impacts in real-time, handling post-storm clean-up, and possibly dealing with insurance claims round out the myriad of hurricane dealings.
In this short program, we'll touch on my many of the above aspects of hurricanes, but only "lightly." We will, however, spin up a hurricane, so you can see various features of these storms. We'll also provide some links to various reliable web sites at which you can learn more about these storms. There will be some time following the presentation for audience directed Q & As.
H Michael "Mike" Mogil is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist who lives in Naples, the Vineyards. He teaches summer weather camps and provides community weather talks (virtual and in-person), writes magazine and blog articles about the weather, writes books about the weather, and assists insurance companies and attorneys in addressing weather aspects of insurance claims, civil lawsuits, and criminal prosecutions.
This program is brought to you by the Men's Cultural Alliance and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
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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)
Click to watch a video:
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JiFF's: Meet and Greet Social Time
This group is for Jewish singles in their Forty's-Fifty's in the Greater Naples area who want to meet each other.
Monday, September 21
6:00-6:30 PM
Come meet each other on Zoom!
A Zoom link will be emailed to you after your register.
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Art Lesson: Rosh Hashanah: Apples and Honey
Join us for an art lesson.
Let’s learn how to draw apples and honey by following a YouTube video. Kids and Adults of all ages are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 23
1:00-1:30 PM
Bring paper, pen, colored pencils, markers and/or crayons.
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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, September 30
5:30-6:00 PM
Come prepared to talk and meet each other on Zoom.
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Plot Against America Discussion
Discussion led by: Steve Yussen, Ph.D.
*Similar discussion as the one we had in August
Wednesday, October 7
1:00-2:00 PM
Watch the HBO series in advance and come together to discuss this series.
Please avoid partisan discussion of current politics or the upcoming election.
The discussion will focus on the HBO series.
The Plot Against America 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, 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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INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE WORLD
1) Introduction- History of Developing Religious Tradition, Ways of Being Religious on Oct. 13.
2) Hinduism, on Oct. 20.
3) Buddhism, on Oct. 27.
Tuesdays: Oct.13, 20 & 27
3:00-4:30 PM, EST.
Cost: $18 per household for this three-part 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 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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Escaping The Whale
The Holocaust is Over. But is it Ever Over for the Next Generation?
Book talk with author: Ruth Rotkowitz
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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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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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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You Count! 2020 Census
What is the census data used for?
Representation Funding for: hospitals, schools, infrastructure, libraries, community centers, parks, playgrounds, programs for healthcare, education and more.
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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.
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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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Join Moment: A Wide-Open Conversation with Statesman Michael Oren and Professor Michael Mandelbaum about Fiction, History and Politics Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Join former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, in conversation with professor of American foreign policy, Michael Mandelbaum about Israeli history, politics and Oren’s new book The Night Archer, a collection of short fiction stories. Click here to save your seat.
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Join Moment: The Growing Threat from Domestic Anti-Semitism. Tuesday, September 8 at 4:30 p.m. ET. With the rise of multiple forms of anti-Semitism in the United States in recent years, what are the implications of this growing threat to United States Jewry and what can be done to counter this evolving menace? Join Holly Huffnagle, American Jewish Committee’s U.S. director for Combating Anti-Semitism in conversation with Ira Forman, Moment Institute Fellow and director of Moment’s Anti-Semitism Monitor. Click here to save your seat.
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Have teenagers heading to college in the coming years? Learn more about what it may look like to be Jewish on college campuses in an exclusive briefing for parents on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00pm. In this important webinar, you will hear from a national leader in Israel Advocacy, Stephanie Hausner, Interim Director of the Israel Action Network. To register for this free event, CLICK HERE. Questions? CONTACT Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2409
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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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