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social service philanthropy culture L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 2 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties OUR FEDERATION Program notes To donate to By Debbie Sanford, Program Director e rolled out the red carpet to thank our Jewish Film Festival sponsors of 2019. the Federation’s WEvent chair Andi Horowitz and Film Fes- tival chair Sara Krivisky welcomed 60 people to the 2019 Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida’s Annual Campaign, sponsor reception. On a beau- tiful day atop the roof at Soci- ety Restaurant, sponsors were call 239.481.4449 welcomed with a red carpet, beautiful decorations and lots of balloons leading them to a or visit delicious culinary display and bar. Special guest, author Bev- erly Gray, mingled with attend- Marsha Kistler and Jewish Film Festival Chair Sara Krivisky JewishFederationLCC.org  Debbie ees before heading over to the Sanford theater to introduce the Open- ing Day film, The Graduate. We were so pleased to welcome many new in- dividual and corporate sponsors. With the support OUR MISSION of our sponsors, we are able to bring you the highly To strengthen and enrich the Jewish sought-after films we presented this year. Community by providing and supporting Special thanks to Society Restaurant for its gen- philanthropic, educational and social erosity and amazing service. service programs locally, in Israel and To all of our sponsors: Thank you for your sup- throughout the world. port of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties. We hope you had a great time and hope you OUR VISION will join us again next year! A successful matinee on a rainy day! A Jewish Community that is based on On Sunday, January 27, as part of the 23rd annual Jew- Jewish values such as Tzedakah ish Film Festival of Southwest Florida, approximate- Mindi & Brian Simon (benevolence), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and K’lal Yisrael (taking ly 80 people gathered at Bat Yam Temple responsibility for one another). of the Islands on Sanibel to view a special matinee of The Oslo Diaries. Gathered in a very nice screening room, filmgoers en- joyed the newly released film that brings to light the unsanctioned peace talks be- tween a group of Israelis and Palestinians during the 1990s in order to bring peace to the Middle East. 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The editor reserves the right to edit for space and content. Photographs should be clear, black-and-white or color prints. If you wish a photograph returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope of appropriate size. Steve Zellner, Event Chair Andi Horowitz, Festival Chair Sara Krivisky, Vicki Zellner (photos courtesy Mike Shapiro) The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties disclaims responsibility or endorsement of the views expressed by the writers and claims by advertisers. Jewish Family Services update APRIL ISSUE By Jodi Cohen, Senior Outreach & Food Pantry Coordinator n January, there were several new clients at the care services for seniors, we can guide you toward EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Federation – at the food pantry and also request- the appropriate resources. I cannot stress enough how Tuesday, March 5 Iing various kinds of assistance. We tend to hear important it is to research information about housing from people when push has come to shove. Many and home health care before any major life changes clients who reach out to the Federation are in a finan- or transitions occur. If you have questions or want to cial crisis and often need support to talk about their discuss your situation, call me at 239.481.4449 x2. Grow your business situation as well as request financial assistance. It’s a The food pantry distributed food to 67 people scary, difficult position for clients to be in. in 14 households in January, with 29 of those peo- with L’CHAYIM. I conduct an “intake interview” to gather infor- ple being kids under the age of 18. I’d like to thank mation about the client and their current circumstanc- the following food pantry volunteers for their help es. Throughout the course of that conversation, I am in January: Judith Yevick, Suzanne Orkin, Donna Reach 5,000 local sometimes able to direct people toward resources or Cotler, Barbara Gribin and Laurie McConnville. We organizations they may not have been aware of. could use more volunteers in the food pantry. While Jewish residents One of the resources that the Federation offers it’s physically a small food pantry, there are enough is a chance to meet with Federation members with donations and inventory to move, shelve and orga- through this paper. financial backgrounds who can help clients better un- nize every week. We could use help on Mondays and derstand their financial situation, set up a budget if Tuesdays for either a half hour or an hour. Please be necessary, and think about how to manage their in- in touch if you’d like to become involved. For more information come, whatever it may be. Thank you to the people who see me out some- I’m receiving more calls from seniors’ children where (restaurant, synagogue, meeting, senior lunch) or to place an ad, call Jim who live out-of-state and want to know about senior and ask if they can load their food pantry donations living facilities and getting some help at home for into my trunk, who are so excited to tell me where at 239.634.6923 parents who live locally. While some people have they got the best BOGO (buy one get one) offers to long-term care insurance, others don’t but can afford donate, or who go shopping for themselves and dedi- or send an email to to hire a home health care agency. There are providers cate one bag or a certain amount of dollars to gro- I know and trust that I’m confident in recommending. ceries for the food pantry. Your contributions make [email protected]. Many inquiries are for low-income situations. it possible for the Federation to help fight hunger in While the Federation does not provide home health Lee County. L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 OUR FEDERATION Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 3 Program notes Lessons from the past By Brian Simon, Federation President irst, I want to publicly thank “They were farmers and shopkeep- as enemies. And those who seek more “I regret that I am now to die in those of you who have been ers, mechanics and day laborers, flat- power for themselves are happy to fan the belief that the useless sacrifice of Fkind enough to tell me you en- boat men and sawyers, butchers and the flames of passion and animosity. themselves by the generation of ’76, to joy reading this column. Thank you for carpenters. Most had modest educa- Let us not lose sight that we the acquire self government and happiness noticing. tion, at best. Many were only recently people of the United States have com- to their country, is to be thrown away My intention is to use this space to enfranchised. They were strongest in mon interests and common enemies. by the unwise and unworthy passions promote what our the West and the South. As a group We stand to lose far more than we of their sons, and that my only conso- Federation stands they resented the elites who had con- stand to gain from fighting each other. lation is to be that I live not to weep for and report trolled the government since the found- I’ll leave you with one final com- over it.” what we’re try- ing. They claimed Andy Jackson – the ment. This from Thomas Jefferson, in a Let’s be kind to each other. Let’s ing to accomplish. backcountry orphan, the Indian fighter, letter written in 1820. have some compassion for each other. Or, in the case of the duelist, the scourge of the British last month, to tell and of John Quincy Adams – as their jokes. Humor me! own. They put their hero in the White Marsha Kistler and Jewish Film Festival Chair Sara Krivisky Forgive me if this House, and they delivered Demo-  Brian month’s column cratic majorities to the Senate and the Simon looks more like House.” a book report. I promise I’m going Here’s a passage I found especially somewhere with this. ironic, describing the start of the battle I recently finished Heirs of the for Texas’s independence from Mexi- Founders by H.W. Brands. Whenever co. I read American history, I’m struck by “Mexico’s president and com- how similar the issues of the present manding general, Antonio Lopez de are to the issues of the past. Take, for Santa Anna, alarmed at the unruliness example, this comment taken from a of the Americans who poured into speech before Congress in February: Texas in defiance of Mexican immigra- “(Political) parties, in their en- tion laws (italics are mine), launched deavors to obtain the one the ascendan- a crackdown that enabled the Ameri- cy over the other, catch at every pass- cans to wrap themselves in the mantle ing and floating plank in order to add of 1776 and claim spiritual kinship to strength and power to themselves. That the Americans who rose in rebellion is all I dread in the adjustment of the against George III. HotWorks.org ™ great questions which unhappily at this So what does any of this have to do time divide our distracted country.” with Federation? As you may know, I Naples Fine Art Show Did I mention it was February of am deeply concerned about bipartisan- 1850? The speaker was Henry Clay, ship. Tzedakah, tikkun olam and K’lal March 30 & 31, 2019 the Great Compromiser. A divided Yisrael are values for both conserva- country, heightening tensions between tives and progressives. Galleria Shoppes At Vanderbilt, Naples partisans, biased news? Sadly, we’ve I look to history hoping to find a seen it all before. way through our struggles today. I am “What was once a constitutional, both comforted and troubled by the fact federal republic is now converted, in that we’ve done this all before. Com- reality, into one as absolute as that of forted that it’s nothing new. Troubled the autocrat of Russia and as despotic because it took a civil war to resolve in its tendency as any absolute govern- some of the issues – and they’re still ment that ever existed.” not resolved! That was South Carolina’s John What Clay accurately predicted Calhoun. He was concerned that the was that “violent prejudices, embit- North, by virtue of its numerical major- tered passions and implacable animosi- ity in Congress, had more power in the ties” would create a “virtual dissolution federal government than the South. He of the Union” that would ultimately would have fit right in on cable news. lead to war. Here is how Brands described When I read those words, “virtual the populist wave that swept Andrew dissolution of the Union,” I imagine Jackson into the presidency. Change a a split that has already occurred. Al- couple of names around and tell me if though we are still one nation, there are this wouldn’t sound like a more recent people on each side of the political di- election: vide who see their political opponents

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The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign provides the resources to strengthen Senior Lunch Bunch update and enrich our Jewish community locally, in Israel and around the world. By Jodi Cohen, Senior Outreach & Food Pantry Coordinator abbi Devora Buchen and the Helene Glocer takes the wonder- been here for years. We nosh, kibbitz, kind volunteer members of ful photos you see with this column enjoy a short program after lunch, and RTemple Beth Shalom welcomed every month in L’CHAYIM, and as I it’s a terrific way to make friends and the senior lunch bunch in February. was reviewing them I noticed how well stay connected to your old friends. If Michelle Sargis from the Lee County Helene captures the joy and spirit of you’d like to volunteer for the lunch, Sheriff’s Office came again this year to the people who attend. please be in touch with me. talk about senior safety tips. The most important thing, YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN she said, was for This year please consider making an additional campaign contribution in honor or memory of a loved one. people to have a Because kindness is contagious, we would like to highlight your generosity in L’CHAYIM and notify personally those whom you honor. back-up plan in You may choose how your generosity is noted and how we share your mitzvah with the community. place in case you run into any trou- ble throughout the course of your daily activities.  Jodi Cohen In other words, The Federation’s free monthly se- be prepared and don’t let the first time nior lunches have turned into a warm you start thinking about your options and welcoming event every month for NEXT SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH: for resources and responses be in the Jewish seniors in the area, whether midst of a crisis. you’re new to the community or have Thursday, March 14 at noon Temple Judea, 14486 A and W Bulb Rd., Fort Myers RSVP by Friday, March 8 to Jodi Cohen at 239.481.4449 x2 or [email protected] Like us on Facebook! ConneCt with your Jewish Community www.facebook.com/ facebook.com/jfedsrqJewishFederationLCC Explore More. Active Senior Lifestyle

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Cohen Education Center of additional positive difference would people about the lessons of the Holo- is acting as the Coordinator of the Oral has a program planned nearly every day we make if we took a moment to think caust that her Museum would eventu- Visual History Project. It is thanks to with School Field Trips, group tours through those automatic actions and ally make a difference to over 200,000 her efforts that the wartime experiences and education pro- realize how our words or actions might students, teachers and visitors from all of nearly 100 local Holocaust Survivors grams. Expanded impact someone? 50 states and 45 countries. and Camp Liberators are preserved for seasonal hours are Each of the three individuals being As a young man, our featured future generations. The Award is spon- in effect through highlighted at the March events made speaker at Triumph 2019 was the polar sored by local Realtor Kelly Capolino April 30: Tues- the decision that Dr. Goodall described. opposite to Lorie in his beliefs and to recognize an outstanding non-profit days through Fri- On March 3, we will honor the work. He sought to break down, not organization volunteer. days from 12:30 life of Lorie Mayer, a co-Founder and build up, a society striving for empathy With the rise in hate and anti- to 5:00 p.m., with Founding Curator of the Museum. When for others. Christian Picciolini was a Semitic incidents around the world, the two daily docent- Lorie decided to become involved in the violent extremist who was dedicating Museum’s work is critically important.  Susan led tours at 1:00 formation of the Holocaust Museum, his life and successful music career to By inspiring and encouraging students Suarez and 2:30 p.m. she did so with deep personal knowl- encouraging other young people to join and visitors to action against bigotry, Weekend hours remain from 1:00 to edge of the Holocaust and its effects on his racist and bigoted organization. He hatred and violence, we are sowing the 4:00 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. tour. her family. Designing the Museum from despised those who looked, spoke and seeds for a better world, both now and in Three important events are also scratch, Lorie meticulously ensured thought differently than he and his fel- the future. Our world needs more people taking place this month: a “Celebration each exhibit presented accurate, verified low violent extremists did. He literally like Lorie Mayer, Christian Picciolini of Life” for the late Lorie Mayer on information so that students and visitors could not have been living a life more and Hadassah Schulman. Sunday, March 3 at noon at Temple Sha- would be able to refute misconceptions different than Lorie Mayer’s. And yet, If you would like to hear about the lom; the Museum’s Annual Fundraiser, espoused by Holocaust deniers they through a remarkable personal transfor- variety of options available for you to Triumph 2019, on Monday, March 4 at might encounter. Through the addi- mation, he has rejected a life filled with support our Education programs, please Grey Oaks Country Club; and Museum tion of exhibits of photos, artifacts and hate to become instead an advocate for contact me at 239.263.9200 or Susan@ Oral Visual History Project Coordinator documents donated or on permanent peace and respect for each other. Like HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. We hope Hadassah Schulman is being honored loan from local residents who were Lorie, he is encouraging others to get to see you at the Museum soon! with the Capolino 2019 Diamond Vol- Holocaust Survivors, Camp Liberators beyond hate by seeing each other from P.S. Construction update: Based unteer Award. and WWII Veterans, Lorie informed a person-to-person perspective in his on current schedules, the move to the Jane Goodall, the famous English visitors of the personal costs of the work around the world. Museum’s future quarters will happen primatologist and anthropologist, said, Holocaust. By “making history per- The Capolino 2019 Diamond Vol- in Summer 2019, with a Grand Opening “What you do makes a difference and sonal,” Lorie knew that a connection unteer Award honoring Hadassah event in the Fall. Until then, we invite you have to decide what kind of a between past and present from a person- Schulman recognizes the longtime you to visit our current location, 4760 difference you want to make.” We all to-person perspective would create contributions Hadassah has made to the Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 7, Naples. GRAND PURIM CELEBRATION Wednesday, March 20 at 7:15 p.m. Delicious Feast, Music, Clown, Face Painting, Bounce House and Costume Contest Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers For more information, please call 239.433.7708 or visit www.chabadswf.org L’CHAYIM delivers! Introduce your business to a POWERFUL demographic and reach 5,000 readers each month for pennies per reader! 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Museum. In addition to helping staff and run the Museum in its early days, per- haps Hadassah’s greatest contribution is acting as the Coordinator of the Oral Visual History Project. It is thanks to her efforts that the wartime experiences of nearly 100 local Holocaust Survivors and Camp Liberators are preserved for future generations. The Award is spon- sored by local Realtor Kelly Capolino to recognize an outstanding non-profit organization volunteer. With the rise in hate and anti- Semitic incidents around the world, the Museum’s work is critically important. By inspiring and encouraging students and visitors to action against bigotry, hatred and violence, we are sowing the seeds for a better world, both now and in the future. Our world needs more people like Lorie Mayer, Christian Picciolini and Hadassah Schulman. If you would like to hear about the variety of options available for you to support our Education programs, please contact me at 239.263.9200 or Susan@ HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. We hope to see you at the Museum soon! P.S. Construction update: Based on current schedules, the move to the Museum’s future quarters will happen in Summer 2019, with a Grand Opening event in the Fall. Until then, we invite you to visit our current location, 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 7, Naples. CELEBRATING GRAND PURIM CELEBRATION AND Wednesday, March 20 at 7:15 p.m. Delicious Feast, Music, Clown, Face Painting, HONORING Bounce House and Costume Contest Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida JOANN LEWIN AND 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers For more information, please call 239.433.7708 DIANE SEIDENSTEIN or visit www.chabadswf.org and our Members at Temple Judea's L’CHAYIM delivers! Annual Purim Party Introduce your business to a POWERFUL demographic and reach 5,000 readers each month for pennies per reader! For ad rates and deadlines, contact Jim Lewin at 239.634.6923 SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019 or [email protected]. 5:00 P.M.

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ALL Guests are eligible to win Dinner for 4 @ Harold's L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 8 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties OUR COMMUNITY 23rd annual Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week By Professor Cindy Campbell and Dr. Rona Axelrod lorida SouthWestern State Col- and get to know our local Holocaust Mary Ruth Stegman Endowed Chair, mation and to access archived videos lege (FSW) will observe the survivors. FSW Foundation, Jewish Federation of from our Holocaust survivors. F23rd annual Dr. Talbot Spivak We are honored to offer several Lee and Charlotte Counties, and FSW Professor Cindy Campbell and Dr. Rona Holocaust Memorial Week, March 25- sessions with guest speakers. Sessions Campus Student Engagement for their Axelrod are Co-Chairs of the FSW Dr. 29, with a series of events. This year’s will include presentations by FSW fac- continued support. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial theme, “The Holocaust: Unheeded ulty: Dr. Bruno Baltodano (Professor Please visit https://www.FSW.edu/ Committee. Warnings,” will focus on the early warn- of Political Science), Dr. Wendy Chase holocaust for more detailed event infor- ing signs that were ignored and how (Professor of Humanities), Professor they led to the horrors of the Holocaust. Sarah Gottwalles (Professor of History), The mission of the Dr. Talbot Spi- Dr. Mark Herman (Professor of His- vak Holocaust Memorial Week at FSW tory), Professor Frank Kohn (Professor VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED is to educate students and the com- of Psychology), Dr. Lauren Madak, munity about the Holocaust, to honor Professor Robbie Manauis (Professor its victims and survivors, to cultivate of First Year Experience) and Dr. Sandi tolerance, and to promote awareness of Towers-Romero (Professor of Hospital- modern-day genocide in support of the ity Law). The FSW Writing Center’s world’s promise of “Never Again.” Book Club will hold a book discussion A major feature of the Holocaust on Elie Wiesel’s Night. To help us pack Passover Gift Bags Memorial Week at FSW continues to Gulfshore Playhouse will present be firsthand commentary by Holo- the play In Flight: The Story of Sabine to be delivered to our caust survivors. Our local community Van Dam. Sabine shared her story with Adult Community! has been blessed to have a number of FSW students many times over the residents who are Holocaust survivors years. Sadly, she passed away in No- and are willing to share their personal vember 2018. The Holocaust Memorial Tuesday, April 2nd at Holocaust experiences with students Committee is honored to be able to share and the community. Renee Beddouk, her story with this production. 10:00 A.M. Marcel Fachler, Cesare Frustaci, Steen FSW Professor Steve Chase will Metz, Rob Nossen and Irene Skolnick present the film Night and Fog, a 1956 will present their individual Holocaust documentary made 10 years after the Deliverers are also needed. Bags will survivor stories. Steen, also, will present liberation of Nazi concentration camps. be ready for pick-up 4/3 - 4/5 his heartrending story to the FSW Col- In partnership with The Holocaust legiate High School students. All of the Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. from 9am to 5 pm survivor stories help our students realize Cohen Education Center, the Holocaust how tragic the Holocaust was and to put Boxcar will be on display for education- Please contact Debbie Sanford to volunteer a face to the victims. Renee Beddouk, al tours in the Building N parking lot on Marcel Fachler, Cesare Frustaci, Steen the FSW Thomas Edison Campus from at 239.481.4449 ext. 4 Metz and Irene Skolnick will participate March 18 to April 1, and on the Char- or [email protected] in a Round Table Luncheon where they lotte Campus, Lot 4, from April 1-15. are able to talk to students in a more The FSW Holocaust Memorial intimate setting to tell their stories. Committee would like to thank The Thank you! This is a unique opportunity to meet Holocaust Museum, the Kenneth and

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At the same time, March Adult Education Series: ing C.F.S. participants photographed a) Enhancing our temple com- these conversations provide a wonder- “American Jews and Israel” the month before. The between-scenes T The Community Free Synagogue adult sing-along will include all the Purim munity, b) Be a Jewish voice in South- ful social interaction for our volunteers, west Florida, and c) Strengthen our connecting them to our homeland. Due education program continues with a favorites. Homemade hummentaschen bond with Israel. to the seven-hour time difference, these 3-week series in March titled “Ameri- and beverages will be served after the Currently, three of the temple’s sessions take place in the North Ameri- can Jews and Israel.” Rabbi Bruce reading with complimentary “shalah members mentor Israeli teenagers can morning while the students are fin- Diamond will explore the history of manot” packages to take home. through the Israel Connect program. ishing their school day in Israel. Every America’s Jews’ attitudes toward Zion- The celebration, like all Commu- Whether or not a TBE member, every set of partners is given a consistent time ism, its subsequent relationships with nity Free Synagogue events, is free and constituent of the Southwest Florida and date on which they connect weekly. the State of Israel including the current open to all. Jewish community can personally ben- There is a curriculum that takes students state of affairs, and then try to peer into Puppeteers Wanted for efit by participating in the Israel Con- and volunteers on a tour of Israel. the future of this increasingly compli- The Community Free Synagogue nect project. Conversing with an Is- Israel Connect helps students im- cated connection. Young People’s Passover Seder Lunch raeli teenager for 45 minutes once each prove their English language skills and The classes will be offered from The Community Free Players, directed week has become the most anticipated, their confidence in using them. They 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays, March by actors Scott and Roslyn Thomson, enjoyable and edifying time period of do better on university entrance exams 7, 14 and 28 (with a break for Purim) are looking for hand puppeteers for my week. We are teaching each other. and pave the way to a brighter future. in the synagogue’s Community Hall, the C.F.S. Saturday, April 20 Young Today in Israel, university entrance Our mentors don’t require any educa- 10868 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. People’s Seder Lunch. The puppet exams are nearly 1/4 weighted toward tional or teaching backgrounds. We Classes are free and open to all, al- show will pres- English language proficiency. Without provide them all the training they need. though weekly readings are required. ent the story of strong English language skills, students Numerous studies have shown that They can be found on the C.F.S. the Exodus and cannot get accepted to universities. immersion is one of the most effective, website at www.fortmyerssynagogue reenact the song Within Israel, access to English im- engaging and enjoyable ways to learn a .com. “Had Gadya” for mersion experiences is strongly corre- language. Our volunteers provide that “PowerPoint Purim Celebration” an audience of lated with higher socio-economic sta- immersion experience, e-mentoring, One and all are cordially invited to the our area’s Jew- tus. The better their English skills, the tutoring and building relationships Community Free Synagogue’s annual ish children and more successful and affluent a person with disadvantaged youth whose hopes their families. A is likely to be. That’s where Israel Con- rest on a university education. Israel Seder-style chil- nect comes in. Since 2013, thousands Connect works with Israel’s Ministry dren’s luncheon will follow. The show of Israeli students have been helped. of Education to flag underperforming and luncheon are free and open to all Israel Connect is a not-for-profit schools in need of the program. Most families with children ages 5-8 and organization that partners hundreds of of our students have graduated the pro- their siblings, with reservations open- students across Israel with hundreds of gram scoring over 90% on their Eng- ing at the beginning of April. volunteers in North America. The vol- lish proficiency exam, unlocking the Now in its 2nd year, the Community unteer and student meet once a week, door to post-secondary education. Free Players, founded by the Thom- via video conferencing software. The Should this opportunity be of inter- sons, is a “pro-am” laboratory theater purpose of these conversations is to est to you, please email me at sarah@ “PowerPoint Purim” Megillah reading spinoff of the Community Free Syna- provide an immersion experience to israelconnect.today. and sing-along at 7:00 p.m. on Thurs- gogue, which does dramatic readings day, March 21 in the synagogue’s wor- of contemporary plays with Jewish ship hall, 10868 Metro Parkway, Fort content. Myers. Those interested in participating in Rabbi Diamond will chant and read the Passover puppet theatre can email the Scroll of Esther accompanied by C.F.S. at [email protected]. hilarious scenes from the story featur- Look Spend Great Less

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Persons identified as Jewish Iny and the Western Allies began on the Sudetenland, Hitler considered but no matter; that evening, Hitler panic regarding just how far Hitler’shave at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than March 15, 1939, exactly 80 years ago that the rest of what was termed “rump made a triumphal entry into Prague appetite extended. Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts this month. Czechoslovakia” should also be occu- and took up temporary residence at the The Western surrender at Munichto Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. The Munich Agreement of the pre- pied. Over the winter of 1938-1939 he Hradčany Castle, from which he could was supposed to end Hitler’s territo- vious September saw Czechoslovakia became convinced that in light of their now look forward to becoming master rial ambitions in Europe and guaran-TV Catch-Up and Look Ahead lose its Sudetenland regions, handed capitulation at Munich, Britain and of Europe. He installed Konstantin von tee the future peace. The occupationLarry Charles’ Dangerous World of across by Britain France would not use force to resist Neurath, the former German Foreign of Czechoslovakia, however, showedComedy , a four-part series, started and France to Hitler any further German expansion. Minister, as Reich Protector of Bohe- that Hitler’s guarantees, in fact, guar-on Netflix on February 15. LARRY on the grounds that The severely wounded Czecho- mia-Moravia. anteed nothing. The invasion made itCHARLES , 62, wrote or co-wrote they were peopled slovak government now began to be Slovakia became an independent clear that Hitler could not be trusted tomany Seinfeld scripts. He became by German-speakers undermined from within, through calls state under the leadership of Jozef keep his promises, and from this pointsomewhat famous when he directed who could be “re- for the secession of Slovakia. Slovak Tiso, who established an ethnic nation- onwards Britain and France, with enor-the hit films Borat and Bruno, both turned” to the Reich People’s Party leader and Catholic alist, fascist, authoritarian, one-party mous reluctance, started preparing forstarring SACHA BARON COHEN, (notwithstanding priest Jozef Tiso received aid and en- dictatorship allied to Nazi Germany. war. They now declared that if Hitlernow 47. In his Netflix series, he travels  Dr. Paul that the Sudetenland couragement directly from Germany In Prague, German citizens turned set his sights on Poland that they wouldaround the world and finds comedy in Bartrop had never belonged for this purpose. And then, on March out and waved swastika flags as Ger- have little option but to defend it. Con-unlikely places: Iraq, Nigeria, Soma- to Germany). At this time the Czechs 14, 1939, after a period of agitation man troops and military equipment vinced – finally – that there werelia no and Saudi Arabia. Charles, by the also lost the backbone of their northern further undermining central resolve, marched in. For the powerless Czechs, limits to Hitler’s territorial ambitions,way, grew up in a Brooklyn apartment defenses, a carefully constructed state- Slovak parliamentarians voted in favor however, the German takeover was they saw little other alternative. Theycomplex called Trump Village (n amed of-the-art series of mountain fortifica- of a complete break with Czechoslova- as great a tragedy as could be imag- would have to prevent German domi-after Fred Trump, Donald’s father, who tions and bunkers. kia, with Tiso making a public appeal ined. Many gathered in Wenceslas nation of Europe. And if this had to be built it). Being raised in Trump Vil- In the same grab for territory, to Hitler to step in and guarantee the Square, where they repeatedly sang the through force, then so be it. Appease-lage is just fodder for any comedian Czechoslovakia’s other neighbors – defense of what was now essentially a national anthem until this was sup- ment was over, and the road to war laytoday. the jackal states of Poland and Hun- German puppet state. pressed. A portrait of the founder of open. The Fix is a legal drama that will gary – chipped in for their share, help- Under these circumstances, Czech the Czech state, Tomáš Masaryk, was Established as a new state in 1918,start on ABC on March 18 at 10:00 ing themselves to parts of the Czech President Emil Hácha had little idea placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Czechoslovakia managed only twop.m. The premise is a lot like the O.J. state which they thought should also how to deal with the situation. He re- Soldier. This was later destroyed on the decades of national existence beforeSimpson saga and that’s understand- be theirs. quested an audience with Hitler, who orders of the occupiers. disappearing from the map in tears andable. MARCIA CLARK, 65, is one The relative ease with which Adolf summoned him to Berlin and then Hitler had not previously forecast sorrow. And in the six years that fol-of the series’ creators and principal Hitler managed to negotiate Czecho- used the opportunity to intimidate Há- an annexation of the rest of Czechoslo- lowed, of up to 320,000 Czech civil-writers. She prosecuted Simpson at slovakia into this position – in which cha, threatening a Luftwaffe attack on vakia. He never mentioned it in Mein ians who died during World War II, athis murder trial. The Fix follows Maya its territorial integrity was compro- Prague if he did not order the surrender Kampf, and throughout his political least 275,000 were Jewish victims ofTravis, who is living in obscurity in mised impossibly – emboldened him to of the Czechoslovak Army. During the career up to this point he repeatedly the Holocaust. rural Oregon as the series begins. We consider further adventures. While the meeting, Hácha suffered a heart attack, affirmed that he was only interested in Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of His-quickly find out her past: she pros- Munich Agreement removed the im- and had to be resuscitated by medical uniting all Germans in a single Reich, tory and the Dir. of the Center for Ju-ecuted an Oscar-winning actor for two mediate threat of war and gave Britain staff. Weakly, he eventually gave in to which would, by definition, not include daic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studiesmurders. When he was acquitted, she and France a breathing space to hasten Hitler’s terms of total capitulation. Slavs or other non-German peoples. at Florida Gulf Coast University. Hewas shredded by the press and moved their preparation for potential conflict, The Czech lands were henceforth On March 15, 1939, however, Ger- can be reached at [email protected] Los Angeles to Oregon. When the Hitler’s confidence that he could get to be formed into a new German Pro- actor is accused of killing again (his what he wanted without war grew. He tectorate of Bohemia-Moravia. This girlfriend), Travis accepts an offer to had never discussed a complete occu- took place early in the morning on Stay connected all month long at join the team prosecuting the actor and pation of Czechoslovakia, though he March 15, 1939, with German troops returns to L.A. Veteran actor SCOTT (and other Nazi leaders like Hermann entering what remained of Czechoslo- www.JewishFederationLCC.org COHEN, 57, has a supporting role as Göring) expressed continual racial vakia. Ezra Wolf. ELIMINATE YOUR PAIN RESTORE YOUR MOBILITY REGAIN YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE When it comes to memory care for your loved one, a personalized All physical therapy is not the same… approach is everything. 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Persons identified as Jewish panic regarding just how far Hitler’shave at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Nate Bloom (see column at left) has become a family history expert in 10 appetite extended. Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts years of doing his celebrity column, and he has expert friends who can help The Western surrender at Munichto Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. when called on. Most family history experts charge $1,000 or more to do a was supposed to end Hitler’s territo- full family-tree search. However, Bloom knows that most people want to start rial ambitions in Europe and guaran-TV Catch-Up and Look Ahead The Village is a “feel good” drama with a limited search of one family line. tee the future peace. The occupationLarry Charles’ Dangerous World of that begins on NBC on March 19 at of Czechoslovakia, however, showed Comedy, a four-part series, started 10:00 p.m. The publicity release says: So here’s the deal: that Hitler’s guarantees, in fact, guar-on Netflix on February 15. LARRY “The people who reside in [this Brook- Write Bloom at [email protected] and enclose a phone number. anteed nothing. The invasion made itCHARLES , 62, wrote or co-wrote lyn] building have built a bonded fam- Nate will then contact you about starting a limited search. If that clear that Hitler could not be trusted tomany Seinfeld scripts. He became ily of friends and neighbors.” Two of keep his promises, and from this point somewhat famous when he directed the nine members of the series’ ensem- goes well, additional and more extensive searches are possible. onwards Britain and France, with enor-the hit films Borat and Bruno, both ble cast are Jewish: MORAN ATIAS, The first search fee is no more than $100. No upfront cost. Also, mous reluctance, started preparing for starring SACHA BARON COHEN, 37, and DARYN KAGASOFF, 32. several of this newspaper’s readers have asked Bloom to locate war. They now declared that if Hitlernow 47. In his Netflix series, he travels Atias, who was once a model, was born set his sights on Poland that they wouldaround the world and finds comedy in in Israel. Her parents are of Moroc- friends and family members from their past, and that’s worked out have little option but to defend it. Con-unlikely places: Iraq, Nigeria, Soma- can Jewish ancestry. She’s co-starred great for them. So contact him about this as well. vinced – finally – that there werelia no and Saudi Arabia. Charles, by the in a couple of short-lived TV series. limits to Hitler’s territorial ambitions,way, grew up in a Brooklyn apartment Kasagoff is best known for starring in they saw little other alternative. Theycomplex called Trump Village (n amed the ABC Family TV series The Secret company with an even-nastier boss a Yiddish term, recently burst into would have to prevent German domi-after Fred Trump, Donald’s father, who Life of an American Teenager. (Salma Hayek). They realize they could the “mainstream” when MICHAEL nation of Europe. And if this had to be built it). Being raised in Trump Vil- LOGAN LERMAN, 26 (The make millions if they can lay a faster DOUGLAS, 73, used it when accept- through force, then so be it. Appease-lage is just fodder for any comedian Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy fiber-optical line from Wall Street’s ing a Golden Globe award, and when it ment was over, and the road to war laytoday. Jackson) will co-star in The Hunt, a electronic core in Kansas to the Street’s was used as the title of a Law & Order: open. The Fix is a legal drama that will 10-episode Amazon original series. New Jersey data bank (it only has to be SVU episode. Now “tucas” seems to Established as a new state in 1918, start on ABC on March 18 at 10:00 Also co-starring is Al Pacino, who is a bit faster than the existing line – the follow. I was stunned when I stumbled Czechoslovakia managed only twop.m. The premise is a lot like the O.J. appearing in his first TV series. Details time it takes a hummingbird to beat its on a Preparation H television ad about decades of national existence beforeSimpson saga and that’s understand- are sparse right now, but I know that wings once). They go out on their own the sheriff of a town called Tookas. disappearing from the map in tears andable. MARCIA CLARK, 65, is one Lerman plays a young man named Jo- to build the line and face geographi- There were a lot of puns about how sorrow. And in the six years that fol-of the series’ creators and principal nah Heidelbaum (who I bet his Jewish). cal challenges as well as legal attacks Prep H protects his tucas they way he lowed, of up to 320,000 Czech civil-writers. She prosecuted Simpson at After his grandmother is murdered, Jo- from their old company. Advance re- protects Tookas. You can view it on ians who died during World War II, athis murder trial. The Fix follows Maya nah tracks down the killer (who I bet views are incredibly mixed (raves and YouTube; enter “Preparation H com- least 275,000 were Jewish victims ofTravis, who is living in obscurity in is Nazi-connected). As he tracks the pans). By the way, in 2017, Eisenberg mercials.” You’ll see other funny Prep the Holocaust. rural Oregon as the series begins. We killer, he encounters a mysterious or- finally married his on-and-off Jewish H ads – one with the song “Ring of Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of His-quickly find out her past: she pros- ganization called the Hunt. It is dedi- girlfriend, ANNA STROUT, now 41, Fire” in the background and another tory and the Dir. of the Center for Ju-ecuted an Oscar-winning actor for two cated to hunting down Nazis living in and they now have a son. They reside about a town called Kiester. daic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studiesmurders. When he was acquitted, she America. Pacino plays a Nazi hunter part of the year in Bloomington, Indi- at Florida Gulf Coast University. Hewas shredded by the press and moved who mentors Heidelbaum. The series ana, her hometown. They are very in- What do you think? can be reached at [email protected] Los Angeles to Oregon. When the start date is not yet set. volved in helping a domestic violence actor is accused of killing again (his At the Movies: Opens March 15 shelter in Bloomington. Strout’s late Need to reach the editor of girlfriend), Travis accepts an offer to The Hummingbird Project stars JES- mother was the head of the shelter for Stay connected all month long at join the team prosecuting the actor and SE EISENBERG, 35, and Alexander 30 years. L’CHAYIM? Send an email to returns to L.A. Veteran actor SCOTT Skarsgard as cousins of Russian Jew- Another Yiddish Word COHEN, 57, has a supporting role as ish background who, as the film opens, in the Mainstream? [email protected]. www.JewishFederationLCC.org Ezra Wolf. work in technical support for a nasty “Alta Kakas” (politely “old farts”),

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Dylan.” destinations in the world. It has a large Jerusalem bagel is the bagel Bob Dylan was born Robert Al- number of incredible restaurants that you need to dip, not schmear. If len Zimmerman in Duluth, Minne- pair a love for quality ingredients, slow you have never heard of the Je- sota, on May 24, 1941, and was raised food and a great ambience for the perfect rusalem bagel, get ready to fall in Hibbing, a dining experience. in love because this bready treat mostly Catho- Although most people plan a trip to is gaining popularity in the U.S. lic town nearly Jerusalem, the world’s holiest city, to Jerusalem bagels are oblong 70 miles away. explore the many sacred Jewish land- sesame-coated breads that are Dylan’s mother, marks or the ancient archeological sites, baked in woodfired ovens sold Beattie Stone, of I have to admit that I was there mainly by street vendors in the streets Hibbing, had mar- for the food. The first thing I learned of the Old City. ried a Duluth shop visiting Jerusalem is that there is no Jerusalem-style bagel Personal Chef Dalia Hemed owner named Ab- such thing as going hungry there. And, gained popularity in Israel af- can be reached at raham Zimmer- Arlene Stolnitz man. Abraham’s I’d dare say, the chances of eating a seri- ter the 1967 Six-Day War. But [email protected]. ously bad meal there are very slim. In other than this, the exact origins father had been a peddler and a shoe- Jerusalem, food is always fresh and full of the bagels in Jerusalem are pliable ball. Alternatively, mix in amaker, who emigrated from Russia in of flavor. You can find great food from somewhat a mystery. We do large bowl and knead by hand untilthe ’20s. simple bread or nuts from the Machane know that this style of bagel smooth and pliable. You are looking Dylan recalls that his life was built Yehuda Market, a quick meal in a local has been a popular street food for soft, elastic but robust dough. around the family in those years, since eatery, or a 4-course meal in an upscale in Jerusalem for some time. Rub the dough with the remainderthere “weren’t many Jews around.” restaurant. Now you can pick up a few, oil, cover the bowl with a damp Always interested in music and an No matter your reason for visiting, or a bagful, at most open-air dish towel or plastic wrap, and setintrepid guitar player, Dylan attended be sure to save plenty of time to explore markets and bakeries, even at aside to rise until doubled in size,summer camp at Camp Herzl in Web- the food scene when traveling to the All of Jerusalem meets in Mach- small roadside kiosks. I’ve also seen about 1 hour. ster, Wisconsin. He also learned He- Holy City. ane Yehuda, from first-time visitors to roaming vendors hawking fresh “bay- XX Once the dough has risen, gentlybrew and studied Torah privately with The Israeli culinary scene is a cre- residents filling their trolleys with fruits galeh” at traffic lights – a quick munch punch down to release the aira rabbi who was hired to tutor him for ative conglomeration of cuisines from and vegetables. Market tables are laden while you’re waiting for the light to bubbles. Divide the dough into 12his bar mitzvah. countless immigrants who migrated with wheels of halvah (sesame-paste change. equal-sized portions and place them So how did a nice Jewish boy like to Jerusalem, bringing their cherished nougat), olives larger than thumbs, glis- The truth is, these bagels aren’t Bobby Zimmerman become the Bob family recipes from North Africa, the tening poppy-seed pastries and almost hard to make at home. They require few Dylan we know today? Mediterranean and other Middle Eastern everything that can be made or grown ingredients and not many steps, but they That’s a long story which can countries. It’s amazing that even though locally. At night, it reinvents itself as a do need a little time. They are bread, best be told by referring to the son of half of Israel is desert, they still manage restaurant and bar hub where local food- after all. The bagels should be eaten as a longtime friend of mine from my to produce some of the most succulent ies and tourists hang out. soon as they’ve cooled down, as they’re hometown, Rochester, New York. fruits and veggies (often organic) I’ve You can easily spend hours there, so light that they can dry out quickly. Researching the background of ever eaten. Just a few not-to-be-missed lost in a pleasurable sensory haze as you To complete the Jerusalem experi- Dylan, I came upon a familiar name I mainstays you’ll find throughout the aimlessly nibble your way through the ence when enjoying your bagels, find knew from years ago. Larry Yudelson, city are falafel, hummus, olives, halvah, winding alleyways, but the Jerusalem za’atar at Middle Eastern grocery stores. Associate Editor of the Rockland, New chopped veggie salads, local fish from bagel is a standout worth searching Or pick up some sumac, dried thyme, on a lightly floured work surface.Jersey, Jewish Standard, is known in the Jordan River, fresh-squeezed fruit out. When I was little girl, the no-frills, dried oregano and sesame seeds, and try Roll and stretch each piece into amusic circles as a Dylan scholar. He your hand at making your own blend. log about 8 to 12 inches long, thenhas created a web page dedicated to If you can refrain from devouring attach the ends together to form the religious/cultural journey of Bob these bagels while they’re still hot, I a circle. Set aside to rest for 15Dylan. It didn’t take me long to find admire your willpower. minutes. Larry’s email address, and suddenly I Ingredients: XX Preheat the oven to 450°F. Takehad more information than I had ever • 2 lbs bread flour each dough ring, brush the remain- • 3 tablespoons sugar ing water on top and dip it in the • 2 tablespoons salt sesame. Gently roll and stretch • 3 cups water the ring until you have a long oval • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast shape, similar to a stretched out “0”. • ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons Repeat with each ring, and then set olive oil aside on a baking sheet to rest, about • 1 cup sesame seeds 30 minutes. • 1 to 2 tablespoons water (for brush) XX Place the baking sheet into the oven XX Put all the ingredients except the on the lower level and bake for 15 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sesame 20 minutes, or until a deep golden seeds, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of color and cooked through. Set aside water into the bowl of a mixer fitted on a wire rack to cool. with the dough hook. XX Serve warm with some za’atar, XX Mix on medium speed until the hummus dip or soft cheese (with dough comes together in a soft and za’atar and olive oil).

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The Establishment sidic, with much to teach the Jewish Asinger Pete Seeger, “yet there important and most interesting facts. freaks out when the younger genera- world.” are few artists in this evolutionary arc Some of the highlights of Dylan’s tions (which still includes those, like Known for his quotes, here’s one whose influence is as profound as Bob Judaic/religious journey include: Dylan, who have moved well past 50) that resonated with me: “Gonna change Dylan.” ‹‹ Changing his name from Zimmer- make cracks about their synagogues, my way of thinking, make myself a dif- Bob Dylan was born Robert Al- man to Dylan in the early ’60s… and tune out when they start to specu- ferent set of rules. Gonna put my good len Zimmerman in Duluth, Minne- after poet and writer Dylan Thom- late that maybe we all indeed ‘have to foot forward and stop being influenced sota, on May 24, 1941, and was raised as, whom he admired serve somebody.’ Where Jewish lead- by fools.” in Hibbing, a ‹‹ Considering moving to a kibbutz ers are preaching continuity, Dylan Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sara- mostly Catho- in the early ’70s and ’80s after sev- quietly raised five children, saw them sota Jewish Chorale, has sung in cho- lic town nearly eral inspiring trips to Israel where to bar mitzvahs and Jewish weddings, ral groups for over 25 years. A retired 70 miles away. he was once seen in prayer wear- but is most at home perpetuating the educator, she is a graduate of the Gulf Dylan’s mother, ing tefillin and a tallit culture of Woody Guthrie and the Coast Community Leadership Founda- Beattie Stone, of ‹‹ Converting to born-again Christi- old blues singers. At the same time, tion. A member of the Jewish Congre- Hibbing, had mar- anity in the late ’70s he has an intense desire for God and gation of Venice, the Venice Chorale ried a Duluth shop ‹‹ Studying with Lubavitch Hasidim salvation, a tremendous awareness of and the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, her owner named Ab- in the early ’80s man’s sinfulness, and an apprecia- interest in choral music has led to this raham Zimmer- We don’t think of Bob Dylan, tion of how much compassion is re- series of articles on Jewish Folk Music Arlene Stolnitz man. Abraham’s known for his “music of protest” in the quired in this world. His is an intense, in the Diaspora. father had been a peddler and a shoe- ’60s, as a particularly Jewish songwrit- maker, who emigrated from Russia in er, yet Yudelson points to several refer- the ’20s. ences in Dylan’s lyrics which suggest a Dylan recalls that his life was built “Jewish” influence. In his song “Gates around the family in those years, since of Eden,” the reference to bread crumb there “weren’t many Jews around.” sins may refer to the Tashlich ceremo- Always interested in music and an ny or the Passover holiday. In “Forever intrepid guitar player, Dylan attended Young,” the phrase May God bless summer camp at Camp Herzl in Web- and keep you always are the words of ster, Wisconsin. He also learned He- the kohanim, Jewish priests, blessing Honest, caring and brew and studied Torah privately with the Jewish congregation. In “Every- knowledgable advice a rabbi who was hired to tutor him for thing is Broken,” the metaphor is from his bar mitzvah. Kabalistic theology: when God cre- about assisted So how did a nice Jewish boy like ated the world, the vessels were broken living options… Bobby Zimmerman become the Bob and the flaws of the world were scat- Dylan we know today? tered throughout. Our job is to repair at no cost to you! That’s a long story which can the vessels; until then, everything is Personal and professional best be told by referring to the son of broken. advice for you or a loved one a longtime friend of mine from my Dylan also is reported to have been when you need it the most hometown, Rochester, New York. influenced by Sholem Aleichem and Researching the background of Sholem Asch in his lyrics. Bruce B. Rosenblatt, Owner Dylan, I came upon a familiar name I Asked whether Dylan’s Jewish- Senior Housing Expert knew from years ago. Larry Yudelson, ness is an important issue, here is the Associate Editor of the Rockland, New response from Dylanologist Yudelson 239.595.0207 Jersey, Jewish Standard, is known in regarding Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham www.SeniorHousingSolutions.net music circles as a Dylan scholar. He v’ Rachel Rivka, a.k.a. Bob Dylan. has created a web page dedicated to “I do believe that Dylan’s Jewish- the religious/cultural journey of Bob ness has a lot to teach us. 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Monday, March 25, 2019 MondayMonday,,MarchApril 22, 25, 2019 2019 Monday, April 22, 2019 L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 18 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Lone Soldiers at ‘Personal Errands Day’ in Tel Aviv efesh B’Nefesh and Friends er all of the essential civilian agencies Other participating agencies in- of the Israel Defense Forces whose services Lone Soldiers require. cluded Israel’s Ministry of Interior, N(FIDF) hosted their Sixth an- Featuring on-site driving tests, tax Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, nual “Yom Siddurim” (Personal Errands consultation, passport and ID assistance, Student Licensing Office, Ministry of Day) for Lone Soldiers January 24 at and even an employment workshop, the Housing, Automobile License Author- Beit HaChayal in Tel Aviv. More than event also provided Lone Soldiers the ity, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Yahad 1,600 Lone Soldiers – those who serve opportunity to receive personal con- – United for Israel’s Soldiers, Bituach in the IDF without immediate family in sultation from Nefesh B’Nefesh and Leumi, Discharged Soldiers Guidance Israel, many from the U.S. – attended FIDF on acclimating into post-IDF life Department, and Electric Company of the event and met Israeli Prime Minister in Israel. Israel. Representatives of the FIDF IM- table Different mfor Benjamin Netanyahu . “Military service is hard and com- PACT! Scholarship Program were also Co ish Syl Moore More than 3,500 Lone Soldiers plicated for every soldier, and even more present to assist with inquiries about n and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ashio from around the world serve in the IDF, so for Lone Soldiers. Their decision to post-Army higher education. takes a photo with an IDF Lone Soldier Art of F The Art of Fashion and Moore with over 1,000 from North America, come to Israel and enlist in the IDF is a “The fact that our youth come here (photo credit: Shahar Azran) (in the Arcade in historic including 946 from the U.S. About brave and noble act, one that is rooted and make the sacrifice to join the IDF financial aid, emotional support and downtown Ft. Myers) 1,600 Lone Soldiers from 70 differ- in a deep sense of mission, determina- and protect us and protect Israel is a adoptive families to its soldiers, as well ent countries benefited from Nefesh tion, and love of the country. This is true spectacular thing. There is nothing as support provided for families of Lone Teri Moore, Owner (239) 204-9759 2267 1st. St., Suite 12 [email protected] B’Nefesh and FIDF’s personal errands Zionism,” said Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir more beautiful about the whole Aliyah Soldiers abroad. The program comple- Ft. Myers, FL 33901 www.artoffashionandmoore.com day. In 2018 alone, 393 Lone Soldiers Klifi-Amir, FIDF National Director and process than the Lone Soldiers who ments and supports the framework that immigrated to Israel through Nefesh CEO. “FIDF supporters will continue to come, who leave their families, who the designated division of the IDF pro- B’Nefesh. stand by their side and support all Lone leave what they knew back where they vides for Lone Soldiers, which includes Organized with the IDF Human Soldiers with a range of services during were born, to come here to serve the many benefits to help them function Resources Department, Errands Day and after their military service, out of Jewish people,” said NBN immigrant optimally during their military service. gratitude and profound appreciation for and benefactor Sylvan Adams. “For me, For additional information, visit: www. their contribution, and to ensure that not the work that is being done here at this nbn.org.il/lsp. one of them ever feels alone.” event is so important. To make these About Friends of the Israel Defense Other dignitaries who attended Er- Lone Soldiers come here and feel like Forces (FIDF): rands Day included Members of Knesset they are part of the Israeli family and FIDF was established in 1981 by a Yoav Galant (Likud) and Pnina Tamano- help them integrate into Israeli life...it’s group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c) Shata (Yesh Atid), Minister of Justice a beautiful thing.” (3) not-for-profit organization with Ayelet Shaked (New Right) and Min- About the Nefesh B’Nefesh – the mission of offering educational,

Personal Errands Day featured on-site driving ister of the Interior Aryeh Deri (Shas). Friends of the Israel Defense Forces cultural, recreational and social pro- tests, passport and ID assistance, and an “This day is aimed at showing (FIDF) Lone Soldiers Program: grams and facilities that provide hope, employment workshop (photo credit: Nir Kafri) our appreciation to the thousands of With the full support of the IDF, and in purpose and life-changing support for acts as a one-stop-shop for Lone Sol- dedicated Lone Soldiers who serve in cooperation with the Friends of the Isra- the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews diers to complete a wide range of er- the IDF for whom we are constantly el Defense Forces, the Nefesh B’Nefesh worldwide. Today, FIDF has more than rands, so that they can spend their days exploring new ways to enhance our Lone Soldiers Program was established 150,000 loyal supporters and 20 chap- off relaxing rather than attempting to support and programming,” said Rabbi in 2012, in order to assist and support ters throughout the United States and navigate the often-challenging Israeli Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Execu- the brave young men and women who Panama. FIDF proudly supports IDF bureaucracy. tive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh. “The choose to serve in the IDF, regardless soldiers, families of fallen soldiers, and The Errands Day, in cooperation Personal Errands Day was created to of their country of origin. The program wounded veterans through a variety of with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integra- enable these soldiers to focus on their aims to provide a holistic solution that innovative programs that reinforce the tion, Ministry of Interior, The Jewish essential tasks of protecting and serving offers guidance, support and care for vital bond between the communities in Agency, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, the our country without having to worry all Lone Soldier olim throughout their the United States, the soldiers of the Jewish National Fund-USA, and with about time-consuming personal matters military service and after release from IDF and the State of Israel. For more the assistance of Yahad, brought togeth- during their army service.” the IDF. Services provided include information, visit www.fidf.org. SOARING INDICATORS Among the 36 developed econo- SHOW ISRAEL’S ECONOMY mies that make up the OECD, Israel th BRIEFS IS STRONG will be the 4 fastest growing (tied with Chile) this year with 3.6%, behind four weekly flights between Eilat and Israel’s gross domestic product has ISRAEL OPENS NEW Slovakia, Poland and Slovenia. (Mat- Europe. This winter there were 57 been rising at an average annual rate of INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT thew A. Winkler, Bloomberg) NEAR EILAT weekly flights. Due to the airport’s 3.69% since 2000, inflation has been proximity to the Jordanian border, a 1.57%, and unemployment has fallen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu TOURISM TO ISRAEL 4.5 km., 26-meter-high smart fence to 3.6%. recently inaugurated the new Ramon CONTINUES TO RISE was constructed to protect incoming The nation of 8.4 million people Airport near Eilat, named in memory The number of tourists who entered and departing aircraft from a range of has outperformed European stalwarts of astronaut Ilan and pilot Assaf Ra- Israel in January 2019 represented an cross-border threats, including missile since 2009. Israel’s GDP growth of mon. Located 18 km. north of Eilat 11% increase over January 2018 and a fire. (Eytan Halon,Jerusalem Post) 69% since then is more than 17 times in the Timna Valley, the $460 million 35% increase from January 2017, ac- what Austria managed and almost three airport will replace Eilat and Ovda air- cording to the Israel Ministry of Tour- ISRAEL RANKED WORLD’S times what Switzerland mustered. ports for commercial flights. The -air ism. (Jerusalem Post) port is the first entirely civilian airport FIFTH MOST INNOVATIVE to open since Israel’s independence. It ECONOMY th will also serve as a backup option for Israel has the 5 most innovative econ- large aircraft in the case of rocket fire omy out of 60 countries, according to or inclement weather at Ben-Gurion Bloomberg’s annual Innovation Index. th Airport. Last year Israel was ranked 10 . Eilat has witnessed rapid growth Ahead of Israel were South Korea, in tourist demand. In 2015, there were Germany, Finland and Switzerland. Sundays at 4:00 P.M. (i24News) 3/3 at Temple Judea

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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Take some time and reflect on our great inheritance nce upon a time, G-d came nugget of Jewish wisdom, persever- Amos and Isaiah, or the poetry of the My prayer would be that we each down to earth and spoke with ance and, maybe even genius. This past Song of Songs? take some time and reflect on our great Othe Pope, the Dalai Lama and week, I was fortunate to see the last of You and I both know that most of us inheritance: read a Jewish book, argue the Chief Rabbi of Israel. His mes- the Federation’s Jewish Film Festival’s are not geniuses. That status is reserved with someone, or even go to temple. sage was that, once again, people had offerings. This film was called Why for our daughters, sons and grandchil- And of course, for those of you gifted become unbearably the Jews? and asked why, and how, dren. But the question it prompts for in this way, you might want to explore evil and He was go- have our people been so predominant this writer is what are we doing to ap- how we build an underwater city. ing to destroy the in so many fields, especially in the last preciate this wellspring under each of Rabbi Dr. Michael J. Schorin, MAPC, world again by a two centuries or so. For just one ex- us? Imagine if we were living in Saudi BCC is a Chaplain in Lee Health’s flood. The Holy One ample, 40% of all chess grandmasters Arabia and we didn’t take the time to Department of Spiritual Services, and urged these lead- have been Jewish! We are 0.2% of the explore the oil deposits under our feet. ministers at the Gulf Coast Medical ers to go on TV and world’s population but we are 40% of What a waste it would be! Center. speak to their legions the grandmasters. But this preponder-  Rabbi of followers. And so ance is not just for chess and its devo- Michael J. they do: the Pope tees. You can find a large number of  Rabbi Schorin goes on TV and tells Jewish contributors in music and the Life is richer and sweeter Solomon Agin all of his followers that they have three arts, psychology and medicine, physics days to accept G-d into their lives. The and literature. when we drink together Dalai Lama follows him and urges all Some people have said that Ash- ost people recognize a Jew- significance. Two individuals stand un- Buddhists to use the coming three days kenazic (European) Jews have a spe- ish wedding by the beautiful der the chuppah and commit to sharing to pursue enlightenment. And the Chief cial level of genius. But then how do Mchuppah above the couple a life together while maintaining their Rabbi? He goes on TV and tells the we explain the great contributions of and the dramatic final act of breaking individuality and distinctiveness. Juda- Jewish world that they have three days Spanish Jews before the Inquisition, or the glass. Yet as I’ve been engaging ism honors the dignity of each partner in which to learn to live under water. Babylonian Jews arguing the Talmud? in premarital counseling with upcom- with a wine blessing for each person. Obviously, this is a joke. Of course, And whether you see the Torah as Di- ing wedding couples, While they are becoming a married nobody goes on TV anymore. They vine or the Tanach as inspired, how do another aspect of the couple, a holy union, they still retain would simply send a tweet. we account for the brilliance of Moshe Jewish wedding cer- their own identities. Yet after eachNuancing Netanyahu But the joke contains a beautiful Rabbenu, the rhetorical flourishes of emony has seemed blessing, they drink from the same especially meaning- cup, sharing the cup with the promise ful. During the cer- to drink from the cup of life together, What do you think? emony, we say the sharing its sweetness and bitterness as blessing over wine one.  Rabbi twice and take a sip In our marriages, relationships and L’CHAYIM wants to know! Nicole twice. Psalms 104:14 friendships, may we maintain and hon- Luna Send your letters & comments to [email protected]. tells us that “wine or our distinct personalities and pas- gladdens the heart,” and drinking wine sions while finding that life is richer Letters must include the writer’s full name, full address and daytime phone. Letters or grape juice is a common ritual at and sweeter when we drink together. should be no longer than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit for length and/ Jewish holidays as a sign of joy. L’chaim! or accuracy. Letters do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of L’CHAYIM nor its advertisers. We cannot acknowledge or publish every letter received. At a Jewish wedding ceremony, Rabbi Nicole Luna serves at Temple the two wine blessings take on added Beth El in Fort Myers. Send updates and changes to the Directory below to [email protected].

TEMPLE BETH EL CHABAD OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY REFORM ORTHODOX 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908 204 E Mckenzie St Unit B, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Rabbi Nicole Luna Rabbi Simon Jacobson E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (941) 833-3381 Temple educator: Dale Cohen, Ma.Ed., R.J.E E-mail: [email protected] Preschool director: Jesyca Virnig IN LEE & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES Web site: www.chabadofcharlottecounty.com President: Governance Committee Services: Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by Email: [email protected] a kiddush Phone: 433-0018 • Fax: 433-3235 Torah study: Wednesday at 8 p.m. Web site: www.templebethel.com Shabbat services: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Torah study CHABAD LUBAVITCH 9:00 a.m. Saturday; B’nai Mitzah 10:30 a.m. Saturday COMMUNITY FREE SYNAGOGUE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Religious & Hebrew School: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 Sunday REFORM ORTHODOX Judaica Gift Gallery 10868 Metro Parkway, South Fort Myers 5620 Winkler Road Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism (The Southwest Florida Masonic Center) Fort Myers, FL 33919 P.O. 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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. Take some time and reflect on our great inheritance Ideas do have History need not My prayer would be that we each take some time and reflect on our greatconsequences repeat itself inheritance: read a Jewish book, argue here is a story of a man who touch. Foul or fragrant is something we he August 1999 edition of the diverse Jewish people in Israel, has with someone, or even go to temple. spent most of the day in front of can smell. Loud or soft is something we L’CHAYIM included an article instead been the cause of a deep rift And of course, for those of you giftedT his television set watching one can hear. Bitter or sweet is something by syndicated columnist Doug- between communities. This split has in this way, you might want to explorefootball game after another. Finally, we can taste. But freedom, justice, re- T las Bloomfield about Israeli politics. resulted in anger and alienation, and how we build an underwater city. he fell asleep and sponsibility and decency are literally Ehud Barak, who ran on a platform is tearing the nation apart. Healing the Rabbi Dr. Michael J. Schorin, MAPC, spent the night in his non sense or nonsense. Judaism, how- of building “a new rift can only come by way of enlight- BCC is a Chaplain in Lee Health’s chair. When his wife ever, believes just the opposite – that national consensus ened Jewish education that can become Department of Spiritual Services, and arose in the morn- these very values give meaning to life, that will bridge the the common denominator for genuine ministers at the Gulf Coast Medical ing, she was afraid and without them life is nonsense. social and politi- dialogue between different sectors of Center. that he would be late In fact, that belief is the basic dif- cal chasm in Israel the nation.” for work. “Get up, ference between an animal and a hu- and strengthen the I am also encouraged by the candi- dear,” she said. “It’s man. To an animal, morality and honor ties between Israel dacy of Michal Zernowitski, an ultra-  Rabbi twenty to seven.” In are meaningless terms, while to a hu- and the Diaspora,” Orthodox woman who is running for Solomon Life is richer and sweeter an instant the man man they are of supreme meaning.  Rabbi was prime minister. Knesset as part of the Labor Party. An- Agin was fully awake. “In Values determine the direction and Marc Bloomfield wrote other woman, Adina Bar-Shalom, the when we drink together whose favor?” he asked. purposes of an individual, of a society. Sack about the deep divi- daughter of a founder of a Haredi party, significance. Two individuals stand un- We must not fall asleep in life so Human beings create concepts, goals sions within Israel between the ultra- is running on a social-justice platform. der the chuppah and commit to sharingthat we do not know the goals of living. and ideas. Human beings know that Orthodox Haredim and secular Israelis. There will always be divisions a life together while maintaining their There is a school of thought which ideas have consequences. He drew hope from the work of Rabbi within the Jewish people. Disagree- individuality and distinctiveness. Juda-maintains that only that which is per- Rabbi Solomon Agin serves at Temple Michael Melchior, a rabbi who found- ment, presenting multiple viewpoints ism honors the dignity of each partnerceived through the senses is real. A Shalom in Port Charlotte. ed Meimad, a progressive religious and saying “they’re both right,” is part with a wine blessing for each person.chair or table is something we see and political party that was part of Ehud of Torah itself. (Think of two stories of While they are becoming a married Barak’s coalition. Creation.) But while we celebrate de- couple, a holy union, they still retain Twenty years later, on the eve of bate, we also cling to the deep belief their own identities. Yet after eachNuancing Netanyahu upcoming elections in April, the divi- that we are one people who look out for blessing, they drink from the same or the first time, thanks to the them popular enough with so many sions are still there – between Haredim each other. And when the divisions be- cup, sharing the cup with the promise efforts of Federation Program people that they are elected to the high- and secular Israelis, and between Israel come too deep, we look for corrective to drink from the cup of life together, Director Debbie Sanford, one of est office in the land. and the Diaspora. Again, there is rea- steps that will bring our people back sharing its sweetness and bitterness asF son for hope. together. the movies in this year’s Jewish Film Netanyahu is now the person who one. Festival came to Sanibel. The Oslo has served Israel as prime minister I learned recently about the Israeli I believe that is happening now. Is- In our marriages, relationships and Diaries brought out longer than anyone else in its history. organization Gesher (www.gesherusa. raelis do not like the divisions within friendships, may we maintain and hon- a large crowd and Is it only because Israelis are fools or org). Founded in 1970 by Rabbi Danny Israeli society, and influential people in or our distinct personalities and pas- sparked an enthusi- greedy grabbers of Palestinian lands Tropper, Gesher hosted seminars for both Israel and the U.S. Jewish com- sions while finding that life is richer astic discussion. and oppressors of the Palestinian peo- students from secular and religious munity are not comfortable with the and sweeter when we drink together. When asked to ple? Or do we, from the safety of Sani- schools. Gesher, whose slogan is, “Be gaps between our communities. L’chaim! comment on the film, bel, fail to grasp the existential threat Different, Be Together,” continues to In 1999, Douglas Bloomfield wrote Rabbi Nicole Luna serves at Temple I noted that I see it as to its existence, with which Israel has run seminars and other programs that about divisions in the Jewish world and Beth El in Fort Myers. a valuable perspec- lived since well before it officially bring together secular, modern Ortho- Ehud Barak’s efforts to unify Israeli so-  Rabbi tive on a missed op- became a state? Do we fail to under- dox and Haredi youth, future leaders ciety. Maybe this year’s elections will Stephen portunity for peace stand that most of Israel’s population of the country, to learn and discuss to- be more successful. Fuchs between Israel and descends from those who fled as refu- gether. Rabbi Marc Sack serves at Temple the Palestinians. It is a sobering re- gees from Arab countries that robbed Rabbi Tropper wrote, “Our Jewish Judea in Fort Myers. minder that there were sincere propo- their families of homes, possessions, identity, which should serve to unite nents for peace on the Palestinian side. fortunes and lives? I also noted that the movie is a “hatchet They arrived in Israel with the job” on Israel’s current Prime Minister, shirts on their backs, where they were Benjamin Netanyahu. absorbed, housed, taught a new lan- A friend wrote that if it is a “hatchet guage and the skills to make a liv- job,” it is a deserved “hatchet job.” He ing. They don’t trust the Arabs or any then went on to ask rhetorically if Ne- promises they would make. tanyahu’s silence in the face of right- Another significant percentage are wing sentiment against Yitzhak Rabin refugees or descendants of refugees and Netanyahu’s words contributed to from the former Soviet Union that Rabin’s death. backed the Arab world in their strug- History has made Rabin the fallen gles against Israel. They, too, have no crusader for peace, and indeed his death confidence that the Arab world will was a tragedy that set back progress to honor a commitment to peace with Is- peace that has not begun to move for- rael. FINEMARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST IS PROUD ward since. Finally, there remain descendants Still, to simply blame Netanyahu of Holocaust refuges who are well TO CONSISTENTLY EARN A 5-STAR RATING for the sorry state of current Israeli- aware that Azzam Pasha, Secretary Palestinian peace negotiations or lack General of the Arab League, joined FROM BAUER FINANCIAL, THE NATION’S thereof is an oversimplification. forces with Hitler, and vowed to perpe- * I wrote back to my friend: As you trate the destruction of Israel in a way LEADING INDEPENDENT BANK RATING FIRM . recall, I began my remarks about the that will remind the world of the Mon- film by saying, “I am no fan of the cur- golian massacres. We attribute our success to delivering unparalleled rent Prime Minister of Israel.” Further, Netanyahu – whether we like it or service and putting our clients fi rst. I hope he will be indicted on criminal not – effectively speaks to their fears, charges, and on more than one occasion and if we ignore those fears, we can I have publicly called for him to resign. never understand Israel’s reality, as we I also believe history will hold him ac- should. countable, as your letter suggests, for So, just to say he “deserves it” his rhetoric in the days before Rabin’s should not blind us to the propaganda assassination. So I don’t disagree that motive inherent in a film released just he “deserves” it. as an Israeli election campaign is get- But… We often make the same ting underway. mistake with Netanyahu that oppo- Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs serves at nents of President Trump make. In Bat Yam Temple of the Islands on Sani- attempts to vilify them, people fail to bel Island. apprehend and appreciate what makes Like us on Facebook! 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Opinions and letters printed in L’CHAYIM do not necessarily reflect the views of the Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. BBYO happenings By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region oin Fort Myers BBYO this March who needs some community service Doing something new for two exciting programs. The hours? On Sunday, April 7, Naples and Jfirst is on Wednesday, March 6 Fort Myers BBYO will be participating and exciting for our kids from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jewish in BBYO’s international day of giving love kids and really come to life for young families with other financial Federation of Lee & Charlotte Coun- called JServe. Our cause this year is to around them. It’s great to have priorities! ties for Fibbage and Chinese Food. On create awareness and assist the home- I opportunities where I can interact The Millennial parents who really Saturday, March 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 less children in our area. There are ap- with them and their parents in ways care about substantive Jewish educa- p.m.,, join us for the proximately 800 homeless children in that are fun and bring lots of joy to all tion choose to live in areas where they Great Jewish Bake- need of food every day when they leave us. can send their kids to highly effective Off at 15412 Fiddle- school in Naples. If you would like to And I don’t mean in stifling old- Jewish day schools and start them in sticks Blvd., Fort help our cause, please donate food or, fashioned Sunday Schools (which we Jewish summer camps as soon as they Myers. preferably, gift cards to restaurants and Americans Jews long ago borrowed can. Nowadays, the rest are mostly do- Are you in mid- grocery stores. Drop them off or send from our Protes- ing little or nothing. dle school and want them to Jessica Zimmerman, Jewish tant neighbors!), or So is it really much of a surprise to start participating Federation of Greater Naples, 2500 Jessica Zimmerman sitting with bored, that Sunday School enrollment of in BBYO? On Sun- Vanderbilt Beach Rd., #2201, Naples, sullen 12-year-olds younger Jewish children, especially 5- day, March 3, BBYO’s middle school FL 34109. Everything donated will be tediously trying to to 8-year-olds, is inevitably plummet- program will be headed to the Centu- directly given to a homeless child in get them to master ing around the nation? Even the best ryLink Sports Complex for a Phila- our community. We will be collecting words and chants teachers, rabbis and education direc- delphia Phillies vs. donations through  Rabbi that they scarcely un- tors can’t do much about it, since the Minnesota Twins April 7. If you are Bruce derstand in order to model itself is no longer working (not spring training base- in grades 6-12, con- Diamond impress their fami- that it worked that great in the past). ball game. Tickets tact me if you would lies at overproduced Bar and Bar Mitz- Sure, they can occasionally reach some are $20. To sign up like to get involved vah celebrations. highly motivated parents and their chil- before tickets run out, use this link: bit. on April 7. Temple Judea students host Tu B’Shevat Seder I love kids, but I never really loved dren, but the successes are anecdotal, ly/philliesvstwins. On Sunday, March To be added to our mailing list how we tried to squeeze them into two not systematic. 17, please join us for kayaking through email or to contact local staff about hours of Sunday morning sessions and That’s why it’s time to go “all in” the Everglades from noon to 3:30 p.m. upcoming programs, questions or con- maybe an hour or so once a week after on coming up with something new For more information and to register, cerns, email me at jesszimmerman@ school for Hebrew classes that made around here for our area’s Jewish use this link: bit.ly/kayaking123. bbyo.org. Follow us on Instagram @ chloroform seem like a stimulant! youngsters aged 5-8 and their families. Are you a middle or high schooler orshemeshbbyo. I know we’ve tried to make it more I’ve started enlisting lots of great help “fun” for them in these settings, but the on developing something exciting and enterprise itself was usually a real slog. educationally effective that’s more like Is it any surprise that our Jewish a Jewish summer camp and less like a Millennials are choosing not to send Sunday School, building on what’s al- their kids to synagogue Sunday and ready working like our wonderful Fed- Hebrew Schools until the last minute eration’s P.J. Library program. in order to do “Bar and Mat Mitzvah We need to get at this not only for prep,” or maybe sadly not at all? Per- the sake of our American Jewish fu- Bar / Bat Mitzvah Specialist haps they remember the tedium of their ture. While nourishing our kids’ souls Choosing the right photographer is an important decision. own time in those classes. Or maybe and minds, we add life and vitality to the older generation that really cared our own. Doing something new and Michael Shapiro has more than 30 years experience in media about such things has passed on, and exciting for our youngsters will renew and journalism. He is able to capture images that are unique, these parents don’t feel the pressure and energize us! unexpected and spontaneous. to send their younger children to these Rabbi Bruce Diamond serves at The truncated Jewish education offerings. Community Free Synagogue in Fort And let’s not even talk about the price Myers. of synagogue membership and tuition Thoughts on Purim urim is a holiday for children less situation? and the children at heart. And The children had been studying Pwhy shouldn’t it be? According with Mordechai laws concerning the to Jewish teachings, it was because of Holy Temple. Though the First Temple the Jewish children that the miraculous had already been destroyed and the rescue of the entire Jewish people took Second Temple had not yet been built, place. Mordechai taught the children about Let’s backtrack the Holy Temple. These teachings in- Other Services: Weddings / Family Portraits / Events a little in the Purim stilled within the children a strong be- story, though, to get lief, longing and hope that at any mo- 239.770.6860 the whole picture. ment the Holy Temple could and would [email protected] Haman had managed be rebuilt. www.shapiro-photography.com to get King Ahasu- The children’s prayers, tears and erus to agree to his cries persuaded G-d to revoke the Di-  Rabbi evil plan of totally vine Decree (thereby nullifying the Yitzchok annihilating the Jew- earthly decree of Haman and King Minkowicz ish people. He even Ahasuerus). And what made their High School Students: had in his hand the decree with the prayers so powerful, was that they had royal stamp on it, rendering the ruling been educated by Mordechai to believe Earn CAS Credits! irrevocable. At this point, Haman once in the rebuilding of the Holy Temple, again encountered Mordechai, who the ingathering of the exiles back to Is- The Jewish Federation of Lee was teaching Torah to a group of thou- rael, and the Redemption. and Charlotte Counties is sands of children. Today, the entire Jewish people As before, this time too, Morde- does not face an existential threat as interested in hearing from chai did not bow or in any way humble they did in the days of Mordechai and teenagers in high school himself to Haman. Feeling himself Esther. Yet, there are personal, com- who might like to earn CAS at the apex of his political power and munal, national and global issues that credits though various work prowess, Haman was more enraged we would like to see rectified. All of in the Jewish community. than ever before. He vowed that the us, on various levels, dream of a per- children would be the first to die. fect world. If you are interested, The mothers of the children When the long-awaited Redemp- begged them to leave Mordechai, but tion commences, all of humankind please send the following they refused. They urged their children will experience this perfect world. And information to to break their fast – a fast which, at Es- the way to properly direct our prayers [email protected]: ther’s request, Mordechai had required and actions to hasten the Redemption Name of the entire Jewish people. The chil- is through studying Torah, specifical- dren, once more, refused. They would ly Torah that inspires hope, faith and Address remain with Mordechai, studying To- longing for the Redemption. Phone # rah and praying to G-d with the firm Happy Purim, and may we cel- Age belief that He would hear their sincere ebrate it together as one united people and pure prayers and redeem them in Jerusalem with the revelation of Grade from this catastrophe. Moshiach, NOW! School What was it that gave these chil- Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz serves at Preferred volunteer hours dren such faith and, more to the point, Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Flor- (e.g. 2 - 5P.M. Sundays) such hope, despite the seemingly help- ida. L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 FOCUS ON YOUTH Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 23

meal together. green food and wear some fun hats. It is crucial to offer ongoing learning BBYO happenings TEMPLE JUDEA SCHOOLS In cooperation with It’s RHYME TIME! In Pre-Kin- opportunities. Our preschool program By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region Fort Myers the Temple Beth El Reli- dergarten we will also focus on the is based on the individual needs of ev- who needs some community service gious School, we will host works of Dr. Seuss to further enhance ery child. Our curriculum encourages hours? On Sunday, April 7, Naples andTab Scribner, a Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 10. the concept of rhyming. Participating children to make choices and be inde- Fort Myers BBYO will be participatingDirector of Congregational Learning Students from both schools will com- and playing with sounds of language pendent thinkers. in BBYO’s international day of giving February was a month of looking bine for minyan before being turned (rhymes/syllables) is an important pre- Temple Judea Preschool registra- called JServe. Our cause this year is toforward at Temple Judea Religious loose for the carnival. To reserve your reading skill. Watch for “Hey Diddle, tion is open to the community. If you create awareness and assist the home-School. It continues in March. As we admission wristbands for this event, Diddle” and “Jack Be Nimble” proj- are interested in learning about our less children in our area. There are ap-prepare for the month, our children please call 239.433.0201 or email ects. There is overwhelming evidence school, please call 239.482.1121 or proximately 800 homeless children inare back into the routine of things and [email protected]. that early learning of nursery rhymes stop by for a tour. We accept children need of food every day when they leavemaking strides as they prepare for big- Wristbands are $10 and include unlim- and rhythmic poems, songs and chants ages 18 months to 5 years. Limited school in Naples. If you would like to ger events. ited games, activities and three food/ significantly enhances early reading space is available. help our cause, please donate food or, Many of our students have begun drink items from the concession booth. skills and phonemic awareness. Nurs- Join our Toddler Time program preferably, gift cards to restaurants andvolunteering to lead our minyan before If you or your business is interested in ery rhymes also teach musical aware- for the 2019-2020 preschool year. This grocery stores. Drop them off or sendclasses on Wednesdays and Sundays, sponsoring a booth for this event, there ness and help with memory. program is designed for parent/guard- them to Jessica Zimmerman, Jewishand have made real progress on their are still a limited number of booth Teaching time began for our Pre- ian and child. Federation of Greater Naples, 2500Megillah portions. A handful of our sponsorships available. Please contact K students last month. Each student Toddler Time 1: 12 months to 23 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., #2201, Naples, me at 239.433.0201 or tjswfledu@ will take the spotlight and share his/her months of age. This program will be FL 34109. Everything donated will be gmail.com for more information. knowledge about a subject of choice offered from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on directly given to a homeless child in As if that wasn’t enough to look with their friends. This confidence- Tuesdays. our community. We will be collecting forward to, our children are also pre- building program continues throughout Toddler Time 2: 24 months to 30 donations through paring to take part in the reading of the the month. months of age. This program will be April 7. If you are Megillah on Wednesday, March 20 at Fred E Bear has more homes to offered from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on in grades 6-12, con- 6:15 p.m. Our children have been read- visit and is living large in the Pre-K Wednesdays. tact me if you would ing and practicing an individually as- homes. The children enjoy sharing the Join us for a fun-filled morning like to get involved signed segment of the Megillah and weekend with Fred E Bear, and love of art, story time, music, cooking and on April 7. Temple Judea students host Tu B’Shevat Seder can’t wait to make some noise. In some writing and drawing in their journal movement. Our Toddler programs of- To be added to our mailing listyounger students have inquired about circles it is said that we need more about the experiences they’ve had. fer your child a chance to interact with email or to contact local staff aboutlearning Torah trope. cowbell. I like to say we need more When they return to school, the chil- other children while you are interact- upcoming programs, questions or con- The children and staff are look- grogger. dren are proud to stand in front of the ing with parents. Meet new friends, cerns, email me at jesszimmerman@ing forward to so many things. March Did I mention we have a lot to look classroom sharing the adventure they bring a friend along or reconnect with bbyo.org. Follow us on Instagram @starts with our children leading the Fri- forward to? had. old friends. Classes are designed to be orshemeshbbyo. day night service on March 1 at 6:30 * * * Temple Judea Preschool registra- age-appropriate. p.m. Then, on Sunday, March 3, our Temple Judea Preschool tion for the 2019 -2020 preschool year: children will be adopting grandparents Joann Goldman, (or bringing their own) to Religious Temple Judea Preschool Director School for an Israeli cooking program Dr. Seuss is on the loose at Temple Ju- led by Shlihah Netta Harush. The chil- dea Preschool. We will celebrate the Candle lighting times: dren will lead minyan in the sanctuary birthday of Dr. Seuss in March. The and then grandparents can join the chil- children will have a chance to read the March 1: 6:11 dren in a hands-on project in our social classic tales of Dr. Seuss as we make hall followed by preparing an Israeli some fun art projects, create some March 8: 6:15

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and Hezbollah. We now all nations.” like any Seder you’ve ever attended. SHALOM LIFE CENTER face the threat here in the Each year, the story of Purim dem- Please join us for the best Seder expe- Fort Myers U.S. coming from voices onstrates for us what we can accom- rience of your life, which will be held (239) 218-3433 within our own Congress plish when we pull together as a team. on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April that question the legiti- As it was then, so is it today. We hold 20 at the Holiday Inn at Town Center. Purim macy of Israel and its right to exist as the key to our own success or failure. For more information and to RSVP, Lawrence & Robin Dermer a Jewish state. The threats we face to- Our Torah reminds us, “Love your call 239.218.3433 or email us at info@ In the story of Purim, Haman says to day are very real and should be taken neighbor as yourself.” We must live shalomlifecenter.org. We look forward king Achashverosh, “There is a nation seriously, but we also battle a spiritual by this golden rule in order for it to be to seeing you there! that is dispersed and separated among Amalek. This Amalek from within can spread to the rest of the world. History Join us on Saturday, March 9 at all the provinces of your kingdom.” be understood as our own sinat chinam, has shown us time and time again that 7:30 p.m. for “Big Songs - Bigger Amalek is the evil force which Haman lack of unity. Wherever we live, we our lack of unity fosters an anti-Semitic Voices,” an amazing musical tribute to represents. What Haman is really say- must not be divided. Our real strength atmosphere. United we stand, divided Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and oth- ing to Achashverosh is, “Don’t worry is the unity we must maintain if we are we fall. May the holiday of Purim be a ers. about killing the Jews; they are divided to survive the threats we still face from reminder for us all to never again live Join us for Shabbat services ev- and no one will come to their rescue, within and without. through what we experienced in the ery Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday they are powerless to defend them- So how do we unite? Does this middle of the 20th century as a wake- mornings for Torah study at 10:00 selves.” mean we must all gather together up call. Anachnu Chazakim - We Are a.m. With Yiddish Culture Club, We can understand Purim on a physically in Israel? Unity means we Strong! Book Club, Men’s Group, Sisterhood, deeper spiritual level as well. The support each other and focus on our Soon after we celebrate our victo- Women’s Circle, SLC Kitchen, Choir physical Amalek is something we’ve commonalities. “As one man with one ry over Haman during Purim, we will and BBYO, there are so many ways dealt with throughout our history in the heart,” we can be there for each other prepare to celebrate our Exodus from to enhance your Jewish life at Shalom form of Pharaoh and Hitler. Even today regardless of our affiliations or back- bondage at the hands of Pharaoh with Life Center. Visit our website at www. we deal with Amalek in the form of na- grounds. Only by finding a common the holiday of Pesach. Our Shalom Life shalomlifecenter.org for more informa- tions that swear to our destruction like unifying point, will we be able to focus Center Seders are beautiful, traditional, tion on our many clubs, programs and Iran and terrorist groups like Hamas our energies and become “a light unto musical, interactive and probably un- special events.

takes note of the impor- Also magical is that funds raised at The doctors at the two Hadassah HADASSAH tance of 22 women who the celebration support the Hadassah hospitals treat 1,000,000 patients a Collier/Lee Chapter have served as presidents 360 degrees of Healing – The Full Cir- year and treat all who come through (239) 301-0509 of the chapter, their lead- cle Campaign. The Hadassah Medical their doors regardless of race, religion ership and commitment Organization (HMO) has completely or ethnicity. That’s magical! What’s magical about Hadassah? to Hadassah’s work. reimagined its Round Building, home HMO physicians collaborate with GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH Diane Schwartz Honorees from both Collier and to the world-famous Chagall Windows many of the world’s most prestigious SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The combination of a significant and Lee counties are Karen Cohn, Gayle and the original inpatient center and research centers, hospitals and univer- world-changing mission and the wom- Dorio, Muriel Freedman, Penny Ma- core of the Hadassah Ein Kerem cam- sities. (239) 963-9347 en who carried it forward and “made cIntyre, Mimi Manpel, Merrill Pal- pus. The results are magical, reflecting it happen” for 106 years is certainly a etsky, Shirley Robbins, Rae Rubin, Through the project, HMO will the vision, dedication and hard work of recipe for magic. What better way to Sylvia Simko, Shirley Gilbert, Connie add 200 new beds; renovate 17 operat- Hadassah Founder Henrietta Szold and celebrate the “Power of Women Who Mansfield, Sharon Treiser, Ruth Hub- ing rooms with state-of-the-art equip- the many women who have followed Do,” Hadassah’s slogan, than to hon- ing, Miriam Silver, Helene Weiss, Judi ment; improve efficiency and reduce her in enthusiasm and commitment to or a group of Collier and Lee County Palay, Iris Shur, Shelley Skelton, Dena waiting time for surgery; expand treat- a cause greater than themselves. women who not only have dedicated Sklaroff, Lynn Wilner and Marciadee ment offerings; reconfigure and im- The value and personal satisfaction their time, energy and passion to ensure Zolot-Newman. prove the interior space on each floor of reaching beyond one’s self, support- the sustaining growth of the chapter, Hadassah and community mem- so that doctors and nurses can respond ing and volunteering for such a signifi- but also the mission Hadassah brings bers and friends will proudly come to patients more quickly; create larger cant organization, it is truly a special to the United States, Israel and the together to recognize the significant rooms to give patients more privacy; feeling. In fact, “It’s Magical!” world? Plan to join us on Sunday, April accomplishments of these outstand- strengthen the building’s infrastruc- For more information, contact me 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Audubon Country ing women and enjoy a special perfor- ture; upgrade the HVAC system; and at [email protected]. Club in Naples to celebrate. mance by noted entertainer Keith Ray- protect the hospital from earthquakes “It’s Magical…A Tribute to Col- gor, with his unique blend of “magic, and conventional, biological or chemi- lier/Lee Hadassah’s Past Presidents” mind reading and music.” cal attacks.

at 2:00 p.m. Reservations ish People” by a vote of 62-55. Since arrived in Jerusalem for a friendly visit HUMANISTIC JEWISH HAVURAH are required, so please Israel has no written constitution, the only hours before the vote. of Southwest Florida contact Dena Sklaroff Basic Law provides legal statements Moments after the vote, Arab law- (239) 495-8484 at [email protected] or outlining the rights of the individual makers ripped up copies of the bill 239.591.0101. and fundamental principles of the while crying out, “Apartheid!” “Israel’s Nation State Law: Before moving to Washington in state that are expected to be incorpo- A flood of criticism also followed Is it Good for the Jews?” 2017, Amir lived for two years in Kib- rated into a formal constitution if one is from groups outside Israel and from Paula Creed butz Nahal Oz, the closest place in approved. Jews in the diaspora. The European The Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Israel to the Gaza Strip. He is the co- The law is now one of more than Union said the law could harm pros- Southwest Florida invites you to a dis- author of The Last Palestinian, a biog- a dozen Basic Laws that can only be pects of a two-state solution. The An- cussion with Israeli journalist Amir raphy of Mahmoud Abbas, published amended by a majority in the Knes- ti-Defamation League said there were Tibon on Sunday afternoon, March 17. in July 2017. Amir’s writing on Israel set. Two others, on human dignity and problematic elements in the law that Mr. Tibon covers Washington, D.C., and the Middle East has appeared in on liberty and freedom of occupation, might lead some to question Israel’s for Haaretz. His topic will be “Israel’s Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, Politico both enacted in the 1990s, address the commitment to pluralism. Nation State Law: Is it Good for the Magazine, The New Yorker, The New values of the state as both Jewish and The Jewish Federations of North Jews?” Republic and The Jerusalem Post. He democratic. America decried the clause stipulating The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. has been interviewed on CNN, Al- Since Israel was established, it has only Jews have a right to self-determi- with coffee and chat in the David G. Jazeera, CBS and MSNBC. grappled with the inherent tensions be- nation in Israel. “Jewish Federations Willens Community Room of the Jew- On July 25, 2018, following tween its dual aspirations of being both stand shoulder to shoulder with the ish Federation of Greater Naples, 2500 months of controversy and nearly sev- a Jewish and democratic state. The new Druze community and urge Israeli leg- Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, en years of heated debate, the Knes- law, portrayed by proponents as restor- islators to work with the community as Naples. Mr. Tibon will begin his con- set adopted a new Basic Law titled ing that balance in the aftermath of ju- soon as possible to address their very versation with us, via skype, promptly “Israel - The Nation State of the Jew- dicial rulings that favored democratic real concerns.” values, nonetheless struck critics as an The Reform Movements in North effort to tip the scales sharply toward America and Israel feel the bill causes Shapiro. Specifics for Jewishness. “real damage to marginalized com- HAZAK 55+ CHAPTER this program will appear Its passage demonstrated the as- munities within Israel and to the rela- at Temple Judea in next month’s issue. cendancy of ultranationalists in Israel’s tionship between Israel and Diaspora government who have been embold- Jewry.” (239) 433-0201 Temple Judea’s ac- tive HAZAK Chapter is a ened by the gains of similarly national- In the face of these objections, the Joyce Rosinger chartered member of the United Syna- ist and populist movements in Europe Havurah is providing an opportunity to HAZAK’s March program is a fun gogue of Conservative Judaism. Mem- and elsewhere, as Mr. Netanyahu has learn more about this topic from a not- miniature golf outing at Smugglers bership in the organization is open to increasingly embraced illiberal de- ed Israeli. Come learn about this law Cove (17450 San Carlos Blvd., Fort the community. Join HAZAK and meet mocracies like that of Hungary, whose from another perspective. Myers) on Thursday, March 28 begin- new friends. HAZAK Chapters are for far-right prime minister, Viktor Orban, ning at 10:00 a.m. The cost will be ei- singles or couples. It’s an organization ther $6 or $8 per person depending on that enables members to meet and so- the total number in the group. We will cialize with each other. Our monthly gather for lunch afterward at a nearby programs vary in nature. Annual dues For a continuously updated restaurant. We must have RSVPs by are a modest $10 per person. Thursday, March 21. To RSVP, for Members of the community are questions or additional information, always welcome to attend our pro- calendar of events, visit please email Andy Chernow at acher- grams. For more information, email us [email protected]. at [email protected] or call Temple The April program will be “Restor- Judea at 239.433.0201. www.JewishFederationLCC.org. ative Yoga” led by Robert and Linda L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 25 like any Seder you’ve ever attended. tion, dated January 22, ¡¡ Created and developed Timeline of and other capabilities and resources to Please join us for the best Seder expe- JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2019, recognizing and Southwest Florida Jewish History renew, join or step up in your contribu- rience of your life, which will be held OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA honoring Dr. Judith and ¡¡ Created and commenced Master tion to our mission of protecting and on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April (239) 566-1771 Mr. Samuel Friedland for Classes of Southwest Florida Jew- preserving SWFL Jewish History for 20 at the Holiday Inn at Town Center. their economic, religious ish History future generations. For more information and to RSVP,Huge success generates huge plans and cultural contributions. ¡¡ Created and produced nine films In a world filled with unforgiv- call 239.218.3433 or email us at info@Marina Berkovich In the words of event attendees: in the Southwest Florida Jewish ing demolition of traditions and quick shalomlifecenter.org. We look forwardOn January 28 at the Silverspot Cinema in “Fascinating story,” “Fabulous event Pioneers documentary series replacement of ideals, historical pres- to seeing you there! Naples, members and friends of the Jewish with a great tribute to a very deserving ¡¡ Won prestigious Telly Awards ervation is an essential effort of saving Join us on Saturday, March 9 atHistorical Society of SWFL gathered to couple,” “You did it again,” “Could not ¡¡ Placed Southwest Florida Jewish what the preceding generations have 7:30 p.m. for “Big Songs - Biggercelebrate Florida Jewish History Month believe how mesmerized the audience History into the regional spotlight been able to forge as they stood, often Voices,” an amazing musical tribute towith the documentary premiere about was, not a peep, not a stir.” Not too shabby for an organization scared and unsure of how they would be Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and oth-Dr. Judith and Samuel Friedland, The The expectations are escalating run by a very small volunteer board received, in the strange land, previously ers. Power of Two. Jeffrey Feld, President/ from year to year, and we’d like to bring with 99% volunteer help. We are very untraversed by Jewish people. Join us for Shabbat services ev-CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater you only the best and most entertain- proud of our record and reputation. We No one in Southwest Florida is ask- ery Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday Naples, presented the Certificate of ing, as well as informative educational are extremely grateful to our members, ing Jews to display their horns anymore, mornings for Torah study at 10:00Appreciation to Dr. Judith and Samuel programming. supporters and sponsors for their trust as they would have as recently as 50 a.m. With Yiddish Culture Club,Friedland in recognition of everything The great question to answer as we and loyalty. years ago. But times are always chang- Book Club, Men’s Group, Sisterhood,they have done over the past 30 years end our ninth year of operations with As we embark on our tenth circle, ing, so we must work harder to secure Women’s Circle, SLC Kitchen, Choirfor the Jewish community of Collier Film IX of the Southwest Florida Jewish we’d like to expand upon the strong our people’s fascinating legacy. and BBYO, there are so many waysCounty. Pioneers Series, produced by JHSSWF, foundation we were able to build in Here’s how to reach us: to enhance your Jewish life at Shalom Dignitaries in attendance included is what’s next? these uncharted waters, and we will The Jewish Historical Society Life Center. Visit our website at www.City of Naples Council members Let us first recap our accomplish- continue on the trail of local history with of Southwest Florida shalomlifecenter.org for more informa-Reg Buxton and Ellen Seigel, Collier ments thus far: innovative preservation and educational 8805 Tamiami Trail North, tion on our many clubs, programs andCounty Mosquito Control Commis- ¡¡ Collected and organized archival ideas. Suite # 255, Naples FL 34108 special events. sioner Sandra Lee Buxton and District data We count on you, our readers, 833.547.7935 (833.JHS.SWFL) 2 Collier County Commissioner Andy ¡¡ Built Virtual Museum of Southwest followers, supporters, encouragers, www.jhsswf.org ~ [email protected] Solis, who presented to the Friedlands Florida Jewish History researchers, in fact all Southwest Flo- Virtual Museum of SWFL The doctors at the two Hadassahthe Board of County Commissioners ¡¡ Interviewed dozens of eyewitnesses ridians – full-time, part-time and unde- Jewish History http:// hospitals treat 1,000,000 patients aof Collier County, Florida proclama- of SWFL Jewish History cided – to lend your skills, hands, ears jewishhistorysouthwestflorida.org/ year and treat all who come through their doors regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. That’s magical! community on a small whole community of Zakynthos. As are required. To RSVP and/or to do- HMO physicians collaborate with GENERATIONS OF THE SHOAH island defied the orders before, the whole island came together nate, go to HolocaustMuseumSWFL. many of the world’s most prestigious SOUTHWEST FLORIDA of the Third Reich and to create something unique and once org, then go to March 7 on the calen- research centers, hospitals and univer- (239) 963-9347 managed to save every more become a positive part of human dar and click “Life Will Smile.” This sities. single one of their fellow history. film is presented by GenShoah SWFL The results are magical, reflectingGenShoah presents uplifting WWII human beings. Their example is as rel- After the showing of this outstand- and The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. the vision, dedication and hard work ofdocumentary about Zakynthos evant and inspiring today as it was over ing film – which was obtained for and Harvey D. Cohen Education Cen- Hadassah Founder Henrietta Szold andIda Margolis seven decades ago.” screening by GenShoah program chair ter, with the cooperation of St. Kather- the many women who have followed“If there were more people in Europe The Nazi’s “Final Solution to Steve Brazina – Odette Port, a Holo- ine Church. Please bring your friends her in enthusiasm and commitment tolike the people in Zakynthos, the Ger- the Jewish Question” was carried out caust survivor from Greece, is sched- to this free program so that they can a cause greater than themselves. mans wouldn’t have been able to do throughout German-occupied Greece, uled to appear. She will be interviewed learn about this important part of his- The value and personal satisfactionwhat they did.” These are the words with one exception – on the small by Sam Varsano, whose parents were tory. Please also consider a donation of reaching beyond one’s self, support-of Haim Konstantini, one of the last Greek island of Zakynthos. All 275 Holocaust survivors from Greece. to the Museum so that GenShoah can ing and volunteering for such a signifi-remaining Jewish WWII survivors of members of its Jewish community This film is being presented on continue to provide programs. cant organization, it is truly a special the Greek Island of Zakynthos and the were protected and saved by their fel- Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at St. For more information about Gen- feeling. In fact, “It’s Magical!” narrator of low Christian Zakynthians. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Shoah SWFL or to receive the monthly For more information, contact me Life Will Smile, a compelling The film tells the little-known 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples. GenShoah newsletter, please email at [email protected]. 40-minute documentary that tells the story of the humanism and bravery of There is no charge, but reservations [email protected]. the Greeks on the small, southernmost Ionian island. In doing this, they were led by two brave men: Bishop Chrys- ostomos and the Mayor of Zakynthos, Loukas Karrer, who risked their lives and managed to protect all the Jews of the island. In 1978, Yad Vashem in Jerusalem honored the two Zakynthian leaders for their brave action as “Righ- teous Among the Nations.” story of the survival of the Jewish Created under the auspices of Community of Zakynthos during the UNESCO, the film was first screened Holocaust. on the island of Zakynthos on October During these often disturbing 7, 2017, with Haim Konstantini and times, “this story acts as a reminder of his extended family traveling from Tel how, when united, humanity can over- Aviv to attend. This documentary proj- come even the darkest of times. Ev- ect would have never been possible ery single member of a 35,000-person without the generous support of the

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Rabbi Diamond, is free a special Passover First Day program lively discussion of the week’s Torah COMMUNITY FREE SYNAGOGUE and open to all. Partici- and Seder-style luncheon for children portion with the rabbi until 11:30 a.m., Fort Myers pants are strongly urged ages 5-8 and their families starting at when the Mourner’s Qaddish is recited. (239) 466-6671 to do the weekly online 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the On Saturday mornings, March 23 and reading on the C.F.S. synagogue, 10868 Metro Parkway. The 30, Torah Study will be in the Federa- www.fortmyerssynagogue.com website at www.fortmy- program begins with The Exodus Story tion’s meeting room, 9701 Commerce erssynagogue.com. and “Had Gadya” interactive puppet Center Court, Fort Myers. Sabbath Eve Heartfelt condolences to the family The Megillah of Esther reading be- show presented by our “pro-am” Com- services remain at the synagogue. and friends of Boris Kotlyar, who was gins at 7:00 p.m. Purim night, Thurs- munity Free Players, accompanied by Now in its 14th year, The Com- laid to rest at the end of January. Boris, day, March 21, accompanied by the our keyboardist Joseph Brauer and vocal- munity Free Synagogue is an indepen- a native of Kiev who leaves wife Inna hilarious new “PowerPoint Purim 4.0” ist Traci Pavel, followed by a home- dent synagogue and the largest Jew- and son Lezlie, served as a biomedical and sing-along. Homemade hummen- cooked luncheon with all the elements ish congregation in our area. All of its technician in our Lee Health system. taschen will be served after the read- of the Seder, including a gift for every events and programs, including youth Mazel Tov to Joshua Diamond, ing, and take-home Shalah Manot gift child finding the afikomen (and all of and adult Jewish education, are open the rabbi’s nephew, upon his engage- bags distributed. them will). The event is free, but res- to all and always free. The congrega- ment to Taryn Suben. Taryn works for Mailed invitation letters to our Fri- ervations are appreciated at comfree- tion does not sell memberships. Rabbi Sierra-Cedar, Inc., a national consult- day, April 19 Community Free First [email protected] or debbiesanford@ Bruce Diamond, D.D., who guides the ing and management firm deploying Night Seder will go out the last week jfedlcc.org. synagogue, is a respected community next-generation technology and appli- in March. The Seder is free and open to Our 6th Israel Pilgrimage is a “go” leader and educator for over 22 years. cations. Joshua works for a political the first 180 reservations. If you are not for June 4-15 and the is still room for The foundation of The Community data firm in Washington, D.C. Nuptials on our mailing list, please send your six more travelers. To find out more, Free Synagogue is “Study, Worship are planned for this October in Ash- name and home address to our coordi- email [email protected]. and Benevolent Acts,” generally fol- ville, North Carolina, with the Rabbi nator, Natalie Fulton, at comfreesyn@ Each Friday at 6:30 p.m., The lowing progressive Jewish traditions. Diamond officiating. gmail.com or mail the information to Community Free Synagogue serves The synagogue meets at the C.F.S. Winter Adult Education The Community Free Synagogue, P.O. a traditional Sabbath dinner. It is free Southwest Florida Masonic Center, continues on Thursdays, March 7, 14 Box 07144, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The and reservations are never required. 10868 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. and 28 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the invitation letter will contain the infor- At 7:30 p.m., the Sabbath is welcomed Visit www.fortmyerssynagogue.com Community Hall. The study topic is mation you need to make your easy free with prayer and song. A coffee hour for more information. Please email “American Jewish Relations with Zion- reservation for our First Night Seder. follows worship. [email protected] to be includ- ism and the State of Israel, Past, Pres- C.F.S., in conjunction with our Fed- Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., C.F.S. ed in our weekly “blasts.” ent and Future.” The series, taught by eration’s PJ Library program, will host offers a light breakfast followed bya

bi Fuchs. The congre- will be a pot luck dinner coordinated The collection of paper products BAT YAM TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS gant-led segment begins by Esta Berger. for F.I.S.H. on Sanibel continues by Sanibel at 10:30 a.m. March top- The Bat Yam community-wide the Social Action Committee, chaired (773) 251-8862 ics include “Health Tips, Passover Seder is Friday, April 19 at by Garry Weiss. Please bring your Tricks and Myths,” a 6:00 p.m. at the Community House lo- contribution the first weekend of each www.batyam.org Reform family’s history, cated at 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sani- month. women’s rights in Jewish bel. Rabbi Steven Fuchs and Cantor Come to worship and learn at our The Bat Yam community had a fabu- law, Jews in media, and advanced care Murray Simon will conduct the Seder. meeting place on the campus of our lous February and will have a marvel- planning. Thanks to Vickie Fuchs, co- Reservations are required since space host, the Sanibel Congregational UCC, ous March. Fabulous February began ordinator, for the interesting topics and is limited. The deadline is April 5. For located at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sani- TEMPLE BETH EL in late January with the Shared Scholar to the volunteer speakers. details, including cost call Annette Pa- bel. Members of the community, guests Lecture by the Rev. Dr. Philip Newell The next meeting of the Bat Yam cyga at 941.740.1650 or Lois Lorsch at and visitors are always welcome to join Fort Myers followed by The Oslo Diaries, the first Grief Support Group is Wednesday, 516.385.0190. with congregants. (239) 433-0018 film shown at Bat Yam on Sanibel by March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library of www.templebethel.com the Jewish Federation as part of the the Sanibel Congregational UCC. The Jewish Film Festival. Sidney Picker focus is on healing and companion- Temple Beth El’s Leslie Luzar Memo- served as moderator and discussion ship. Rabbi Fuchs serves as the facili- STAY IN TOUCH rial Cantorial Shabbat Series recently leader for the film. tator. The group is open to everyone. hosted guest cantor, Marshall Port- February offered the annual Pulpit Questions may be directed to Dr. Ellen Sign up for e-blasts! noy, who has composed and recorded exchange, the Lee County Board of Feingold at 302.345.7187. popular Jewish melodies for over a Rabbis’ bioethics program, Rabbi Dr. The Bat Yam Purim reading of dozen years. The prior guest was Can- Steven Fuchs’ Thursday classes on the the Book of Esther will be on Friday, GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON tor Jamie Marks, composer/songwriter Minor Prophets in the Bible titled “Mi- March 22 as part of Shabbat services. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS, and an executive board member of the nor in Name Only,” and the amazing Talented volunteers, led by Rabbi American Conference of Cantors, who Sunday afternoon musical program, Fuchs, will present the Purim story in CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, will be Scholar-in-Residence for Mif- “A Sanibel Celebration: Three Cantors words and song. Reverend John Dan- BREAKING NEWS, gash Musicale, the annual intensive and a Pastor.” The Broadway-worthy ner will make a guest appearance. UPDATES FROM ISRAEL & MORE. course for Jewish Musi- performers were Bat Yam’s Can- Once again, Irene Skolnick will cians at Hebrew-Union tor Murray Simon, Cantor Elizabeth be a speaker as part of the Holocaust College. Shammash from Blue Bell, Pennsyl- Memorial Week at Florida SouthWest- If you missed The Doo vania, Cantor Randy Herman from Mt. ern State College in Fort Myers. On Wop Evening, Grave Mat- Kisco, New York, and Rev. Dr. John Wednesday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m., ters, Sisterhood’s Fashion Danner, senior pastor of the Sanibel Irene will tell her harrowing Holocaust rg Show and Luncheon, the Congregational UCC, with Toby Si- story. At 12:30 p.m., she will be part dlcc.o a@jfe Raisin’ Cane tour, and mon on piano. Following the event, the of a round table discussion. Events are padill amy Learning to Bake Haman- audience met the celebrities. The Leo free and open to the public. ail to an em taschen by a master baker, Rosner Foundation in honor of June The Bat Yam Annual Meeting is Send Send an email to you can still catch our Rosner was the primary sponsor of the set for Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. March programs. Look musical afternoon. in Fellowship Hall. A slate of officers for the Sunday, March 3 Saturday morning Adult Education and trustees for a two-year term of of- [email protected] Annual Comedy Night at classes start at 9:00 a.m. with sessions fice will be presented to the members. Laugh In Comedy Club, of Hebrew and Bible study led by Rab- A budget will be introduced. There open to all, hosted by the Men’s Club. Some stories only Jewish Center for Judaic, Holocaust, audiences appreciate! Coming soon: Temple Beth El’s and Genocide Studies Sixth Annual Mishloach Manot (Purim Dedicated to educating all sectors of society about Baskets) assembly and distribution. Each Tuesday afternoon, an open session of Mah Jongg Jewish civilization, the Holocaust, and genocide through: Receiving a basket of Purim goodies and fresh hamentashen from fellow is held at the Jewish Federation. • scholarship Players must be at least advanced beginners, as no • outreach lessons are given. • inquiry

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for more information call Visit www.fgcu.edu/hc/ Rona Strausberg at 239.949.9003 Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 TEMPLE NEWS Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties 27

exquisite desserts and an across the street for milkshakes. Group and Company. It is an hour of open dis- TEMPLE JUDEA open bar. There will also size is limited, so make your reserva- cussion of Torah and Judaism, where Fort Myers be lively dancing with a tions early. To RSVP, email tjchaverot- all levels of background and all ques- (239) 433-0201 DJ, a spectacular silent [email protected]. The tour be- tions are encouraged. Everyone is wel- auction and an exciting gins at 1:30 p.m. sharp in the lobby and come and there is no cost to attend. www.tjswfl.org raffle. This event is also will last about an hour and a half. Page Our monthly service of meals at open to the community. Field is located at 5200 Captain Chan- the Salvation Army’s Meals with Com- Join Temple Judea’s upcoming Purim The cost is $75 by March 1 and $100 ning Page Dr. in Fort Myers. passion continues. Meals are served on celebrations. On Sunday, March 10, till March 5. There is also an opportu- Temple Judea’s new shlicha, Netta Monday evenings and volunteers are Temple Judea and Temple Beth El Re- nity to send in a tribute to be included Harush, will be leading several new needed for March and April. To help, ligious Schools are co-sponsoring a in a book honoring JoAnn and Diane, programs. Netta will have “Coffee with please contact Linda Idelson at lindaid- Purim carnival at Temple Judea. Fes- as well as sponsorship opportunities. Netta” on Monday mornings at 10:15 [email protected]. tivities begin at 10:00 a.m. and will in- For more information or to RSVP, call a.m. at Temple Judea. All are welcome Regular scheduled events: clude games, refreshments, a costume 239.433.0201 or email tjswfl@gmail. to come and learn more about life in • Friday evening Shabbat services contest, a DUNK THE RABBI TANK com. Israel. On March 4 she will talk about at 6:30 p.m., preceded each week and more! The community is also in- Chaverot’s monthly Rosh Chodesh “The People’s Army,” and on March with a wine and cheese reception vited to attend. program is on Thursday, March 7 and 11, the upcoming Israeli elections. starting at 6:15 p.m. That same evening, the synagogue will be at the home of Bernie Perlstein. The next Tot Shabbat is on Friday, • Saturday morning Shabbat servic- will hold “A Night to Remember,” Later in the month, on Wednesday, March 8. With Purim around the cor- es at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Kid- a Purim celebration and fundraiser. March 27, Chaverot will take a tour of ner, families are invited to join togeth- dush luncheon The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Page Field. Participants will get to see er for a family-friendly service, music • Lunchtime Torah Study with Rab- Heitman House. At the event, JoAnn the facility and hear about the airport’s and grogger decorating. March’s Musi- bi Sack the first Thursday of each Lewin and Diane Seidenstein, two historical significance and current role cal Shabbat will be on Friday, March month members who have contributed much in the community. Men are invited to 22 at 6:30 p.m. • Morning minyan every Monday at to the life of the congregation, will be attend. There is no cost and wheel- Rabbi Sack’s lunchtime Torah 9:00 a.m. honored. There will be delicious hors chairs and walkers can be accommo- study is on Thursday, March 7 at noon d’oeuvres, a delectable buffet dinner, dated. After the tour, the group will go at the offices of Myers and Brettholtz

ary 9. Sisterhood fol- ary 24, Jack Bernstein led a wonderful Please call the temple office at TEMPLE SHALOM lowed with its game day afternoon of karaoke. 941.626.2116 if you would like to par- Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands that was attended by 120 On Tuesday, March 12, the after- ticipate. (941) 625-2116 women on February 11. noon Film Festival will continue. Al A closing Yiddish thought: “Kleyne The Film Festival contin- and Elaine Lubiner will lead the Jewish kinder lozn nit shlofn; groyse kinder www.templeshalomfl.com ued on February 19 with Book Club on Tuesday, March 19, fea- lozn nit ruen.” the documentary Above turing the book The Mossad Messiah. “Small children don’t let you sleep; Temple Shalom had a most exciting and Beyond. On February 22, we ob- Free copies of the book are available big children don’t let you rest.” month in all of its areas. The month served Jewish Music Month featuring in the temple office. Lunch and Learn began with an outstanding Art Auction the music of Craig Taubman under the with the Forward continues on Tues- chaired by Dr. Carol Roark on Febru- direction of Dr. David Katz. On Febru- day, March 26 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

members gives warm new membership por- TEMPLE BETH EL feelings. tal that makes it easy Fort Myers The Temple Beth for members to view, (239) 433-0018 El Book Club will dis- renew and update all cuss Paris in the Present their information. www.templebethel.com Tense by Mark Helprin. Sisterhood is busy Reviewed by Jennifer planning the upcom- Temple Beth El’s Leslie Luzar Memo- Avon, this powerful novel finds a pres- ing Trivia Luncheon, rial Cantorial Shabbat Series recently ent-day child of the Holocaust grap- Broadway Palm out- hosted guest cantor, Marshall Port- pling with his complex past, trying to ing, and Guest Ro- noy, who has composed and recorded move on. Don’t miss the April meeting mance Writer. Sister- popular Jewish melodies for over a to help select future books. hood was honored Temple Beth El Sisterhood enjoys a Fashion Show by Anthony’s Apparel dozen years. The prior guest was Can- Religious School is going strong, on a recent Friday and Luncheon at Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant tor Jamie Marks, composer/songwriter with Religious School Hebrew, Jew- evening filled with joy and song. The Am in Seattle. When friend and former and an executive board member of the ish Cultural Studies, Cooking, Art and Ladies Who Lunch visited Mona Lisa TBE Cantor Victor Geigner took his American Conference of Cantors, who Music to spice up the curriculum. The Italian Restaurant, while some mod- position there, he taught the melody, will be Scholar-in-Residence for Mif- Confirmation Class recently ended its eled clothing from Anthony’s Ladies so his choir and about 300 service at- gash Musicale, the annual intensive toiletries drive, assembling nearly 100 Apparel. On January 6, Sisterhood had tendees sang along. Also playing and course for Jewish Musi- bags of toiletries for a fun and successful Purse, Jewelry singing was Scholar-in-Residence cians at Hebrew-Union Abuse Counseling and and Dessert Party/Auction. Danny Maseng, actor, popular singer College. Treatment. More committees are at work at and Jewish. Present also was Danny’s If you missed The Doo Have you visited our Temple Beth El. Mitzvah Commit- pianist, Mike Skloff, who composed Wop Evening, Grave Mat- new website? Find out tee members mentor Israeli teenagers the Emmy-nominated theme song from ters, Sisterhood’s Fashion all about Temple Beth El through the Israel Connect program. the TV show Friends, and songs for the Show and Luncheon, the and its upcoming educa- Conversing with an Israeli teenager for TV show Grace and Frankie among Raisin’ Cane tour, and tional, religious and so- 45 minutes once each week via video many others. Learning to Bake Haman- cial activities with new chat helps an Israeli taschen by a master baker, and easy online registra- student challenged by you can still catch our tion. English classes there March programs. Look Talmud and Life, to practice. And inevi- for the Sunday, March 3 Upcoming Temple Beth El Lunch and Learn, Cur- tably, some Hebrew is Annual Comedy Night at speaker Nancy J. Cohen writes rent Events and Book picked up on our end. cozy mysteries set in Florida Laugh In Comedy Club, that contain a touch of humor Club are just a few of the Recently, Randy open to all, hosted by the and a hint of romance regular yet stimulating Kashi, member and ac- Men’s Club. Some stories only Jewish programs and a great way to connect companist at Temple audiences appreciate! to others with something in common. Beth El, was invited Coming soon: Temple Beth El’s For the little ones, join our Tot to perform one of her Sixth Annual Mishloach Manot (Purim Shabbats on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. original Jewish tunes, Baskets) assembly and distribution. Membership renewals are coming in her version of “L’cha Receiving a basket of Purim goodies rapidly and TBE is proud to regularly Dodi,” at Shabbat ser- and fresh hamentashen from fellow welcome new members, who can find a vices at Temple Beth Temple Beth El Sisterhood’s Purse Party and Auction

duo sings all styles and last presentation in 2015 was a huge for more details. TEMPLE BETH SHALOM genres of music and will success, so we’ve invited him back. Temple Beth Shalom may be small, Cape Coral bring back memories of Come join us. Tickets available early but it has it all: Friday night services (239) 772-4555 the music of your youth. March. where you will be greeted and treated This will be their fourth On Sunday, March 31, the Broth- like a member of the family, Torah www.templebethshalomcc.org appearance at Temple erhood will sponsor the annual Temple studies to deepen your understanding Beth Shalom and they fill Picnic at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral. and stretch your brain, Brown Bag What are you looking for in a syna- the hall every time. If you haven’t been there before, it is lunches to have spirited discussions of gogue? A spiritual home? New friends? On Tuesday March 26, we will a lovely park on the river with lots of current events, a congregation where An extended family? Fun activities? host “How to Taste Wine Like A Pro.” shade. It is a beautiful event where everyone is accepted as is, and where Religious education? A rabbi and a Like wine? Want to know more about members can relax, eat and enjoy each there are no elite members, just mem- congregation that care about you? it? Then be sure to attend our next wine other’s company. bers and a rabbi who knows everyone. March starts out with Gatlin on event. Hosted by the Wine Whisperer Join us for services and any other Most of all, we have fun. Saturday, March 2. This fabulous himself, Jerry Greenfield, the event events that tickle your fancy. You will song-and-dance duo puts on a show takes place from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. in be welcomed with open arms. Please that is not to be missed. This incredible the Beth Shalom Social Hall). Jerry’s call the temple office at 239.772.4555 L'CHAYIM MARCH 2019 28 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties

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