~April 19, 2021 ~ Community News~ |
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Thank you to all who attended the
Annual Meeting &
Power of Community Celebration
last Tuesday.
If you missed this wonderful event, you may view the
It will be available to view for a limited time.
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2021 JFGN Annual Community Campaign |
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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!
As of April 16, 2021, we have received commitments of
$1,430,256 for the 2021 Annual Community Campaign.
Help us 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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Our Capital Campaign goal for the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is $15 Million, we have raised $8.7 Million!
We can’t do this without YOU!
There are several ways you can help us –
Naming Opportunities starting at $5,000.00, which can be pledged over 5 years.
Donations up to $4,999.00 can be made on our website or you can mail in a check.
All donations over $500.00, your names will be published in our Federation Star monthly newspaper.
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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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Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
presents
Fedcup 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 8 am (EST)
Registration is open to Golfers and Sponsors.
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JFGN Local Programs for the Community |
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Moving back North soon? We want to keep in touch with you!!
Please let us know so we can make sure you receive your Federation Star newspaper and other important mail at your preferred address.
You can email us at info@jewishnaples.org or call the office at (239) 263-4205 to update your mailing address. Thank you!
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JFGN programs below are brought to you by
Renee', Program Director.
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours prior to the start of each program 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 click on the image to make a donation towards programming.
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Join us TODAY at NOON!
Click the image to register.
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TODAY!!!!
The entire community is invited to a free virtual concert on Monday, April 19 at Noon to celebrate Israel Independence Day. This special Yom Ha’Atzmaut program will feature Rick Recht, Josh Nelson, Rabbi Lisa Silverstein and a cavalcade of entertainers.
Click on the image to register
for the free concert.
Monday, April 19 at Noon
Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music, playing over 150 engagements every year in the United States and abroad. He is one of the national celebrity spokespersons for the PJ Library program. Recht is the founder and director of Jewish Rock Radio- the first 24/7 international online Jewish rock radio station.
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Also appearing in the special event are; Nefesh Mountain, Shimon Smith, David Broza, Chava Mirel, Laurie Akers, and Rabbi Josh Warshawsky.
This program is sponsored by the Israel Advocacy Committee or Greater Naples, an affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
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Aging Jewishly - What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old with Author Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Wednesday, April 21
2 pm - 3 pm, EST.
Join Rabbi Barbara Aiello, Italy's first woman rabbi, as she shares selections from her recently published book, "Aging Jewishly - What Our Traditions Tell Us about Growing Old." Rabbi Barbara will highlight the real-life issues that seniors face as they age and participants will have the opportunity to respond to questions and share their concerns.
If you would like to purchase the book, click here:
About Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Rabbi Barbara Aiello was appointed Italy's first woman rabbi in 2004 and continues to serve as Italy's only modern, liberal rabbi who lives and works in Italy. She continues to serve Jews throughout Europe as a spokesperson for Pluralistic Judaism – a movement that deliberately blurs denominational lines and extends the hand of Jewish welcome to Jews of all backgrounds.
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Jewish Young Professionals
Meet and Greet
Thursday, April 22
Via Zoom from 7:00-7:30 pm (EST)
We will meet and greet other Jewish Young Professionals
from Ft. Myers. This group is for 20-30-40 year olds who are Jewish professionals who want to socialize. We hope you can join us.
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The True Adventures of Gidon Lev
With Author Julie Gray
Wednesday, May 5
Noon (ET)
The True Adventures of Gidon Lev is the moving story of an extraordinary Holocaust survivor and the writer who loved him. Of the 15,000 children in the Nazi concentration camp of Theresienstadt in the Czech Republic, fewer than 100 survived. Gidon Lev is one of those children. A quirky, inspirational story of hope, Gidon's story is also a primer on Jewish culture and history. Part memoir and part Israel and Middle East travelogue, The True Adventures of Gidon Lev is a love letter about a late in life romance and a celebration of the resilience and reinvention of the human spirit.
About the author:
A native Californian, Julie Gray made aliyah in 2012. A long-time writer and editor, Julie's writing can be found in the Times of Israel, the Huffington Post, the Jewish Journal, Moment Magazine, the NY Post and many others. Julie is currently writing They Do Things Differently Here, a memoir about moving from Hollywood to Tel Aviv in the wake of grief.
There are a limited number of author-signed bookplates. If you would like one, please email Renee' here
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Jewish Genealogy
Tuesday, May 11
10:00-11:30 am ET
The general idea of this topic is to have the ability to search multiple genealogy websites using the same data starting from one site.
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Mix and Mingle with us!
Meet and Greet Social Time
Thursday, May 13
6:00-6:30 pm ET
Are you 55+ up, Jewish and single and are looking to meet others? If yes, then this group is for you. Free program.
Come tell us what you have been up to and meet each other on Zoom
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PJ Library Parents
Meet and Greet Social Time
Friday, May 21
12:00-12:30 pm ET
Calling all PJ Library Parents. Let's meet and greet one another on Zoom.
Pop in to say hello during your lunch break or while the kids are taking a nap or at school.
We look forward to seeing you!
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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, contact Renee
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Jewish Historical Society is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
SWFL Jewish Pioneers - Helen Weinfeld, Naples' First Jewish Historian
Helen Weinfeld is the first Jewish Historian of Naples, self-designated and self-motivated, she began collecting the preserving newspaper clippings and such to launch the trail of Collier County Jewish history.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This event if FREE
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 898 1128 2678 Passcode: 161036
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Jewish Education Loan Fund |
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JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provides interest-free loans for Jewish students in need to meet their post-high school educational goals. Undergraduate, graduate, and vocational school students are eligible to apply. The application is open from March 1 - April 30 for the full academic year and September 1-30 for spring and/or summer semester(s) only.
JELF's interest-free loan IS NOW OPEN!
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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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Getting Real on Israel – Join us on April 22 at 7 PM ET for an intimate conversation with Israeli actress and author, Noa Tishby. Register Now. Noa’s book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth can be purchased online.
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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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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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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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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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