~March 1, 2021 ~ Community News~ |
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If you would like to donate monies for Emergency Relief, please click on "national mailbox" and you will be directed to a page to make a gift directly to JFNA for emergency relief.
JFNA’s Emergency Committee, a volunteer body that allocates emergency funds contributed by the community to address disaster relief, opened a national mailbox to ensure that additional contributions flow to communities throughout Texas and elsewhere hit by the freezing weather, allowing them to get through the immediate emergency and rebuild from this disaster.
We invite you to join us in supporting the relief efforts of our Texas Federations.
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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!
The Annual Community Campaign commitments are at
$1,302,415 towards our goal of $1,375,000.
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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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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COMMUNITY WIDE ALL ARE WELCOME!
Informational New Federation Building Meetings via Zoom.
Join us as we share when will we Break-Ground & the Building Process.
Tuesday, March 16 from 3-5 PM
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE NEW FEDERATION BUILDING
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.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
is looking for a
part-time Program Assistant.
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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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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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Please note:
The Zoom link will be emailed 2 hours before each event to those who registered.
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Jewish Community Day and Evening of Learning
“It’s Chai Time to Visit Jewish Neighbors” is the theme for Sunday, March 7 when speakers will “take” us to three Jewish communities. It will be an interesting and uplifting afternoon when Cantor Donna Azu, and Dr. Ron Duncan Hart, tell us about Crypto Jews, and communities in Persia.
An Evening of Learning will take place on Wednesday, March 10 at 7PM. This special program will feature a clergy panel discussion on the topic of “Keeping the Faith and So Much More During the Pandemic.” The distinguished panel members will include: Rabbi Adam Miller of Temple Shalom, Pastor Lonnie Mills from Macedonia Baptist Church, Reverend Edward Gleason from Trinity by the Cove, Reverend Dawson Taylor from Naples United Church of Christ and Fr. Hugh McGuigan from Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Estero. The panel will focus on questions dealing with life-cycle events, and how the clergy has tried to bring comfort and faith during these unprecedented times when houses of worship are closed due to Covid 19.
Sunday, March 7 from 2:00-4:00 PM
and
Wednesday, March 10 from 7:00-8:30 PM
The Annual Day and Evening of Learning is proudly sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Naples (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and Co-Sponsored with Temple Shalom.
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A Path for Progress for U.S. Healthcare
TODAY!
Dr. Michael Apkon
Monday, March 1
10 am
U.S. healthcare costs approximately twice what comparable care costs in many peer countries. In short, our healthcare system is failing many of us and imposes a financial burden that many cannot bear. Many of the undesirable aspects of healthcare are just as apparent in the systems of other parts of the world. However, many of the most undesirable aspects of healthcare – the high cost, the lack of access, the inequities – are more uniquely features of U.S. healthcare and are consequences of policy choices we have made as a society.
In this talk, Dr. Apkon will discuss the ways in which the U.S. healthcare system drives progress and the ways in which, without changes, we will face an inexorable amplification of the most undesirable features. He will consider how the choices of other countries have led to different outcomes. We will also consider how the current COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on important differences between our healthcare system and that of our peers.
Brought to you by
Men's Cultural Alliance
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Conversation With Kathleen van Bergen, CEO and President of
ARTIS Naples
Wednesday, March 3
2:00 pm
Brought to you by
Men's Cultural Alliance
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Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival
People of the Book
Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 pm
Featuring
Faster
by Neal Bascomb
Sponsored by
Temple Shalom Men's Club
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COVID-19, Today and Tomorrow
Monday, March 8
10:00 am
Dr. Allen Weiss is Chief Medical Officer for the national Blue Zones Project. Having practiced rheumatology, internal medicine, and geriatrics for 23 years and been President and CEO for 18 years of NCH, a 716-bed, two-hospital integrated system, Dr. Weiss now has a national scope focused on prevention. Read more about Dr. Weiss here.
This program is brought to you by: Men's Cultural Alliance
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Jewish Genealogy
Tuesday, March 9
10-11:30 am ET
If you have “general” Jewish genealogy questions that you would like discussed send to email above. Please be as specific as you can.
Additional info will be sent to persons who RSVP.
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Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival
Thursday, March 11 at 1:00 pm
Featuring
When Time Stopped
by Ariana Neumann
Sponsored by
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
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Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival
Monday, March 15 at 1:00 pm
Featuring
Nobody Will Tell You This But Me
by Bess Kalb
Sponsored by
Naples Senior Center
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Israel Advocacy Committee presents
VIRTUAL TRIP TO THE WONDERS OF THE NEGEV
Tuesday, March 23
10:00-11:00 am EST
The cost is $10 per household.
Take a unique trip via Zoom, to the Negev in Israel guided by World Famous naturalist and expert on scorpions, Yuram Zvik. You will hopefully see the Hoopoe, national bird of Israel, and other unique creatures of this desert region.
You will meet our hostess Deborah Goldman Golan, Co-Founder and President of Atid Bamidbar in Yeroham who will tell you about this unique organization and her town where she has lived for over thirty-three years.
This month the respected Bloomberg Innovation Index rating Israel the 7th place in the global scale of leaders. Please check out our first column, by Mark Schloss, in the upcoming FedStar, addressing an advances in rapid Covid testing from Israel and already in use at the Technion.
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Through the sponsorship of our local Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Group, Rabbi Mark Gross of Jewish Congregation of Marco Island will be distance-leading an Interfaith "Learning Seider" at 4:00 on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 23, walking interested parties through the conduct, rituals, and meaning of the traditional Passover eve ceremonials.
Learning Seider
Tuesday, March 23
4:00 pm EST
There is no charge for this session, which will convene safely on-line at Zoom room 944-816-2391 (passcode "GrossTorah," case-sensitive). All associated material will be posted on-line, with content on "share screen," but any interested parties who would like to have their own print-out of the Passover Haggadah under discussion may request a PDF download from the Synagogue (office@marcojcmi.com) after March 15.
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Please join the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator for its upcoming (free) virtual event,
Connection to Innovation
Thursday, March 25
12:00 noon to 1:00pm
We will be discussing the latest trends, emerging technologies and more in the Health Tech industry! As always, we will feature entrepreneurs and leaders in the field from both the State of Israel and State of Florida. In addition, we are excited to be joined by Lena Rogovin, Start-up Nation Central’s Senior Digital Health and Life Sciences Analyst, who will give an overview of the Digital Health industry in Israel.
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Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival
Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30 pm
Featuring
America's Jewish Women
by Pamela S. Nadell
Winner of the 2019 Book of the Year Award from the Jewish Book Council
Sponsored by
Women's Cultural Alliance
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The Catholic Jewish Dialogue of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is pleased to announce that Chief Jim Bloom of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office will present a topic of deep interest to our community, the subject of “Hate Crimes”.
Sunday, April 18
2:30 pm EST
Chief Bloom is a 28 year veteran of the Collier County Sheriff’s office rising through the ranks to increasingly responsible positions, currently serving as Chief of Operations. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has a Master Science Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master’s Degree, Homeland Defense and Security from the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS).
This is a free program. Registration is necessary to receive the Zoom link.
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Click on the image to register
for the free concert.
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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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SWFL Jewish Pioneers Film on Zoom
Murray Hendel in Murray's Mile
Sunday, March 7 at 5 p.m.
There is no fee to attend this event.
City of Naples most influential unelected official, until very recently one could not be elected without joining Murray on a walk through his mile. But Murray is known for much, much more...
Invite Link
Meeting ID 876 3404 6214
Passcode 387244
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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. Sign up at jelf.org/app.
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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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JFNA’s special virtual mission: Forward Focus, A 4-Part Series Exploring Religious Diversity in Israel. Taking place, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 at Noon Eastern, this series will bring experts, religious leaders, and changemakers from Israel to your Federation community, taking them on a journey of learning and exploration, celebrating the diversity of Jewish life in Israel. There is no fee for participation and Federation lay and professionals can Register Today.
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APBD Research Foundation organized a virtual event on March 2 at 7:30 pm EST: Roots: Jewish Genes and Cuisine. This program is offering a unique educational and entertainment experience. The event will not only bring supporters together, but also promote awareness of APBD and other rare genetic diseases through video presentations, storytelling and speakers including Karen Grinzaid, Executive Director of JScreen Jewish Genetic Screening Program. They will feature a special Ashkenazi-inspired cooking demonstration by renowned Jewish chef and cooking expert Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. The event will be hosted by James Beard and Emmy award-nominated Ali Rosen, Founder and Host of the TV show, Potluck with Ali, who was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30. Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) is a rare inherited disorder of metabolism. Individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry are most at risk for this life-limiting disorder. Register Here.
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Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center presents five successful and intriguing women from dramatically different backgrounds, who will each explore the role of heroines in their lives and talk about who helped them to become the women that they are. Click here for more information
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Tuesday, March 2 at 11:30 AM EST, Register Here.
Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday March 11 at 11:30 AM EST, Register Here.
Mayim Bialik, Monday, April 5 at 11:30 AM EST, 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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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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