~ January 17, 2022 ~ Community News ~ |
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Update on the
Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center
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We wanted to share with you our progress and updates
with the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.
Road improvements that were requested by Collier County on Pine Ridge Road are almost completed. There is a deceleration lane, a new entrance/exit and left turn lane. The original entrance/exit is still viable but you cannot turn left out of Temple Shalom anymore. Those improvements took about a month to complete while the clearing of the lot took place.
As of today, the footers have been dug and the building is going vertical. If you have the chance take a ride by and marvel at what WE have all accomplished!
We are at $12.6Million towards our goal of $15Million, we started selling engraved pavers and we still have naming opportunities available starting at $5,000.00.
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Personalize your brick today! |
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We are excited to announce that we are now selling beautiful engraved Pavers for our Plaza area in the
Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.
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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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Stand Up For Justice Award
Deadline: February 11
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Jewish Educational Loan Fund
Applications for JELF’s interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school, and vocational programs) for the 2022-23 academic year will open to Jewish students beginning January 3 through April 30, 2022.
JELF, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, helps Jewish students reach their academic goals.
For more information about JELF, please visit jelf.org.
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TODAY!!!
The community is invited to watch
this virtual program
25th Remembrance of
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan. 17
Click on the link to watch this virtual program.
Hear words from Jeffrey Feld, President/CEO of our Federation.
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Jewish Book Festival
All the World's a Stage Fright
by Bob Abelman
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Noon, ET on Zoom
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event.
If you registered and do not see the Zoom link
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
Sponsored by
TheatreZone
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Jewish Book Festival
(Two-Author Event)
Tuesday, Jan. 25
7:00 pm ET, on Zoom only
The Sword of David
by Charles Lichtman
and
Universal Love
by Alexander Weinstein
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event.
If you registered and do not see the Zoom link
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
Sponsored by
Alison Craig Home Furnishings
and
Jewish National Fund
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Jewish Young Professionals
Meet and Greet on Zoom
Wednesday, January 26
Noon-12:30 pm on Zoom
This is a great way to connect with one another. Let's meet on Zoom and catch up with one another.
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PJ Library and
Young Jewish Families With Children
Shabbat Shalom!
What do we like about Shabbat?
Everything!
Come see why!
Sunday, January 30
3:00-4:00 pm
Can U Dig It Playground
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People of the Book
Jewish Book Festival
Wednesday, Feb. 2
7:00 pm ET, ON ZOOM.
Please note:
This event is on ZOOM ONLY
Unstoppable: Siggi Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor & Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend
by Joshua Greene
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
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Sponsored by
Ginsberg Eye, Temple Shalom, Temple Shalom Men's Club, People of The Book Patrons, and Wollman, Gehrke & Associates, P.A.
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Jewish Genealogy
Tuesday, Feb. 8
10:00-11:30 am EDT, Zoom
Send your RSVP for Zoom link to
Agenda: Potpourri of things/Little of this and that and what you send me?
- How to split your screen?
- How to be more efficient in your searches?
- How to take notes more quickly?
- How to split/export you tree?
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Israel Advocacy Committee invites the community
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Noon, 12:00 pm, ET, on Zoom
Khaled Abu Toameh will be Zooming in from Jerusalem to discuss the Israeli-Arab conflict with a focus on relations between Palestinians and Jews and the future of the peace process.
What's happening with the Palestinian Authority and Hamas? What are the major obstacles to peace? Will the Palestinians join the Abraham Accords? Also, relations between Jews and Arabs inside Israel, the problems and challenges facing the Arab minority in Israel. In addition, he will talk about the role of the international media toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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TOP Jewish Foundation
Professional Advisors Council (TOPPAC)
Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, February 10 (NEW DATE)
Noon on Zoom
The purpose of the TOPPAC is to provide education and collaboration for professional advisors, who together with TOP Jewish Foundation, advocate for philanthropy and promote innovative techniques for charitable giving.
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Jewish Book Festival
X Troop
by Leah Garrett
Thursday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE
1:00 pm, ET on Zoom
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event.
If you registered and do not see the Zoom link
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
Sponsored by
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
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Jewish Congregation of Marco Island
in partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples presents
Jewish Film Festival: Tiger Within
Sunday, February 13 at 2:00 pm,
This film is live streamed.
Please contact JCMI in advance for the link.
A story featuring an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor, sparking larger questions of fear, forgiveness, healing, and world peace, starring multiple Emmy Award-winning actor, Ed Asner. 98 Minutes
The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island is located at 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145.
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PJ Library and
Young Jewish Families With Children
Laila Tov, Moon
Listen to a story and let's play!
Sunday, February 13
3:00-4:00 pm
Can U Dig It Playground
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Jewish Book Festival Two-Author Event
The Last Mona Lisa
by Jonathan Santlofer
and
The Unexpected Spy
by Tracy Walder
Wednesday, Feb. 16
2:00 pm, ET on Zoom only
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event.
If you registered and do not see the Zoom link
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
Sponsored by
Naples Jewish Congregation and Wollman, Gehrke & Associate
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Mix and Mingle
Meet and Greet on Zoom
Wednesday, February 23
11:00-11:45 am
This is a great way to connect with one another. Let's meet on Zoom and catch up with one another. What have you been reading? What movies or shows have you been watching?
Are you 55+ up, Jewish and single and are looking to meet others? If yes, then this group is for you.
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Jewish Disability Advocacy Days
Feb. 23rd and Feb. 24th, 2022
Breaking Down Barriers
Wednesday, Feb. 23rd
7 pm EST
ADVOCACY DAY
Making Change
Thursday, Feb. 24th
1-4 pm EST
Join us for JDAD as we come together virtually from diverse communities across North America to harness our collective power and break down barriers to opportunity and inclusion. Help us advance policies that will empower millions of individuals with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Together, we’ll learn, take action, and be inspired!
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Jewish Book Festival
The Orphan's Daughter
by Jan Cherubin
Friday, Feb. 25
Noon, ET on Zoom
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of this event.
If you registered and do not see the Zoom link
To become a Patron or buy individual tickets, click here.
Sponsored by
Temple Shalom Sisterhood and Elli Taylor, John R. Wood Properties
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Now you can shop at Amazon and support Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at the same time.
before you begin to shop and select Jewish Federation of Greater Naples as your charity of choice. Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible AmazomSmile purchases to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
Happy Shopping!
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The books are always free to participants, a gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation in partnership with a local Jewish organization in each community.
Jewish children are eligible to receive age-appropriate books from PJ Library from birth through 12 years old. For more information about PJ Library, click here.
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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 can benefit when:
•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. Chabad, Orthodox, Conservative, 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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Chai-lights: Jewish Life on Campus and the erosion of academic integrity featuring Scott Shay, Dr. Mijal Bitton and Yossi Klein Halevi. Jan. 25 noon. 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: Every Tuesday at Noon on zoom. Meeting ID: 898 2992 8070 Password: Coffee! Register here
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Jewish National Fund offers incredible virtual experiences for you from the comfort of your own home. From cooking events to virtual tours of Israel, you can find the right complimentary program for you at jnf.org/ondemand.
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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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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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