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Connections2019 From Federation Leadership A Guide to Jewish Living ccording to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “connection” relates to coherence, continuity and people having an association or in Greater Naples common interest(s); something that connects, a link. “Link” sums up the Volume 8, No. 1 Aintent of this magazine. Whether you are 2019 Edition new to the community or you have been 76 pages here over 20 years, there are so many or- USPS Permit No. 419 ganizations that offer so many programs that without this magazine as a reference, Publisher it is impossible to know about all the things available to the local Jewish community. By joining a group, attending a program, going to a religious service, seeing a film, volunteering, or in any reaching out to your community, which is here and waiting 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road for your involvement, you enhance your life Federation Board Chair Jane Schiff and Suite 2201 and enrich the entire Jewish community. Federation President/CEO Jeffrey Feld Naples, FL 34109 We are a community because of the connections we share. We are a commu- Phone: 239.263.4205 nity because of the programs we attend. We are a community because we help one Fax: 239.263.3813 another in supporting each of the endeavors listed in this publication. Email: [email protected] Each organization is unable, due to space, to list all that they offer. We strongly Website: www.jewishnaples.org urge you to contact any organization listed here for an up-to-date listing of their activities. The Federation’s monthly Federation Star newspaper has many of the Editor individual programs offered by each organization. This is a guide for you to see and investigate your Jewish community. The Ted Epstein Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is thrilled to be able be an integral part of [email protected] your Jewish community. – Jeffrey Feld & Jane Schiff Jewish Federation Staff Jeffrey Feld, President/CEO From the Editor Renee’ Bialek: Community Program Coordinator halom! Welcome to the eighth edition of Connections – A Guide to Jewish Julie Hartline: Campaign Associate Living in Greater Naples. This is THE publication to turn to for the local Nathan Ricklefs: Database Manager Jewish community’s activities, programs, services and organizations. SJust as the Federation Star keeps you up-to-date on all things “Jewish” each Teresa Zimmerman: Finance and Operations Mgr. Marcy Friedland: Capital Campaign Dev. Dir. month, Connections serves as your annual resource guide. Shannon Mullen, Communications Coordinator Please keep Connections handy throughout the year. In addition to an overview of the local organizations, special interest groups, schools and temples, you’ll Advertising Sales find a wealth of opportunities – cultural, educational and spiritual – available to Joy Walker the Jewish community in Greater Naples. 941.284.0520 Of particular interest in 2019 are the Jewish Book Festival, two Jewish Film [email protected] Festivals, the Evy Lipp People of the Book Event, Celebrate Israel, the Israel Scouts, Saul I. Stern Cultural Series and Jewish Community Day of Learning. Graphic Design Without our valued advertisers, the Federation Star, Connections and the & Production Community Directory would not be possible. When you visit an advertiser, Federation Media Group, Inc. please be sure to say, “Thank you for advertising in the publications of the Jewish 239.249.0699 Federation of Greater Naples.” – Ted Epstein

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FEDERATION...... 8-15 FOCUS ON YOUTH...... 60-66 From the President/CEO...... 8 PJ Library®...... 60 Jewish Federation of Greater Naples...... 9-11 BBYO Naples...... 60 Jewish Community Relations Council...... 12 Schools...... 61-64 Israel Advocacy Committee...... 13 Camps...... 65-66 Jewish Community Study...... 14-15 CALENDAR...... 67-70 ARTS & CULTURE...... 16-35 Community Events...... 67-69 Candle Lighting Times...... 70 ADULT EDUCATION...... 36-41 Jewish Holidays...... 70 COMMUNITY SERVICES...... 42-44 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS...... 71 Naples Senior Center at JFCS...... 42-43 INDEX...... 72 ORGANIZATIONS...... 45-51 Special Interest Groups...... 45-48 The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples thanks all Advocacy Groups...... 49 of our advertisers for their continued support! Israel Connection...... 50-51 Without them we would be unable to provide you COMMUNITY HISTORY...... 52-53 with Connections. Please support our advertisers and let them know you saw their ad in Connections. RELIGIOUS LIFE...... 54-58

6 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples IT ALLIT ALL STARTS STARTS WITHWITH YO YUO U You make everything we do — possible. You make everything we do — possible.

You open a child’s eyes to the beauty of our heritage. Revive the Jewish spirit in places where it’s been all but crushed. Arrive with whatever is needed, in the wake of natural or financial disaster.

You — together with Federation — are at the heart of all of these, and countless other efforts that invigorate and sustain our community. You have the power to do it. Give today.

Everything Federation does is made possible C19 YOU MAKEYou open IT POSSIBLE!a child’s eyes to the beautythrough ofthe ourgenerous heritage. donations Revive from members the of Jewish spirit in places where it’s beenthe community. all but Please crushed. consider Arrivemaking a giftwith today! I hereby pledgewhatever and promise is to needed, pay my Federation in the for wake the JFGN of Annualnatural Campaign or financial a contribution disaster. of:  $36  $72  $180  $540  other $______ Contribution enclosed (Check #______)  Please bill me You — together with Federation — are at the heart of all of  Please chargethese, my: and  MasterCard countless  otherVisa  efforts Discover that  American invigorate Express and sustain our Account #______Exp. Date______CVV#______community. You have the power to do it. Give today. Name: ______Signature:______Billing Address:______City: ______ST: ______Zip: ______Phone: ______Please send to: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Attn: Julie Hartline, Campaign Associate 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109-0613 Jewish Federation

Connections! t’s all about CONNECTIONS! Here we are in Naples, Shalom, Hillel, Naples Senior Center at JFCS, the Holocaust Greater Collier County, Florida, and we are very lucky. Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center, We get to enjoy many wonderful experiences that our Naples Jewish Congregation, Jewish Congregation of Marco Icommunity has to offer. Beyond the blue skies, white sand Island, Jewish War Veterans, Humanistic Jewish Havurah, beaches, palm trees, the weather, etc., what makes our com- Cardozo Society and others. munity wonderful? The first thing that pops into my mind The Federation also works with national Jewish advo- are the people. Everyone I have met is as warm and engaging cacy organizations: as the climate. It really is the people talking with each other, ¡¡ The Israel Project socializing, shopping…in other words, making connections. ¡¡ Anti-Defamation League It’s all about the relationships – the connections. ¡¡ American Friends of Magen David Adom We, the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, believe in ¡¡ Jewish National Fund building connections. We do this formally and informally. ¡¡ American Jewish World Service We do this singularly and collaboratively. You Included in our community is our Israel might ask, how does Federation do this? I’m and overseas connection: glad you asked! ¡¡The Jewish Federations of North America We build connections through our Federa- ¡¡Overseas Core Assessment tion Executive Committee and Board of Direc- ¡¡Jewish Agency for Israel tors, and through our Federation committees ¡¡American Jewish Joint Distribution and activities. This includes: Committee ¡¡ Jewish Community Relations Council ¡¡Neve Michael Children’s Village ¡¡ Fund for Human Needs ¡¡Yad LaKashish – Lifeline for the Old ¡¡ Stand Up for Justice Grant ¡¡Sapir Community Center – Kfar Saba ¡¡ Catholic-Jewish Dialogue JEFFREY FELD ¡¡World Union for Progressive Judaism – President/CEO ¡¡ Israel Advocacy Committee Preschool in Kiev, Ukraine ¡ Jewish Federation ¡ ¡ Camp Scholarship Committee of Greater Naples ¡Taglit-Birthright Israel ¡¡ Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event ¡¡ORT ¡¡ Women’s Cultural Alliance Being a member of the Jewish community is all about ¡¡ Men’s Cultural Alliance connecting to each other. Federation recognizes the impor- ¡¡ Jewish Book Festival tance of “Kol Yisrael Aravim Zeh L’zeh,” which means “All In our Greater Naples community, we collaborate with Israel is Responsible, One for Each Other.” agencies, congregations and organizations to provide: Again, it is all about the connections that we know and ¡¡ Youth Programs & Youth Education even some we may not know. Being connected, being re- ¡¡ Local Humanitarian & Social Services sponsible in some way for each other, having all of these ¡¡ Cultural Programs & Adult Education opportunities and experiences, is absolutely wonderful! We are fortunate in this community to be able to work Let’s continue to grow our community through all of our closely with Beth Tikvah, BBYO Naples, Chabad, Temple connections. No Gift Touches More Lives

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Who is “Federation” and what do we do? he answer is simple: It’s you – and every member of today’s Federation has evolved into a major fundraising, the Jewish community of Greater Naples and the sur- planning and coordinating entity of the Greater Naples Jew- rounding areas. The Jewish Federation of Greater Na- ish community. The Jewish Federations of North America Tples is the thread that runs through the fabric of our Jewish are meeting places for Jews from all backgrounds, ensuring community, its organizations and services, connecting us all. the continuity of the Jewish people here at home, through The Federation is your center for Jewish Philanthropy. national initiatives, in Israel and in 60 countries globally. The Federation supports programs for Jewish people in Through your support of the Federation’s Annual Cam- need in Greater Naples, Israel and throughout the world, paign, you play a vital role in helping Federation “get the job providing food for the hungry and counseling for the trou- done.” Think of it as a triangle: Federation, its agencies and bled, spearheading rescue and relief efforts for isolated Jews you. So, if anyone asks you who Federation is – just point to in distressed regions, and funding innovative Jewish educa- yourself – because that’s where it all begins. tional and unity initiatives. The Federation creates a sense of community for thou- Where does the money go? sands of Jewish residents in Greater Naples and its surround- The local Campaign allocation process involves a commit- ing areas by creating and supporting programs to further tee of volunteers as well as Federation staff. They take part in Jewish learning, identity, pride and culture. Federation meets this important process, which balances available resources the challenge of providing for the needs of our Jewish breth- with community priorities through a grant process. ren, wherever they may be, from young children and families Locally, the Federation makes a grant to the Naples to seniors. Senior Center at JFCS in support of the social services it provides for our community. And grants are made in support of a variety of educational and cultural programs conducted by local synagogues, the Holocaust Museum and other local Jewish organizations. Additionally, several national organizations receive support from the domestic allocation. Internationally, your contribution works to support a broad range of social, educational and vocational needs throughout the Jewish world. Our allocation to JFNA is distributed to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), which brings relief to the needy and works to revitalize Jewish life in 60 Federation offers grants in support of projects like Neve Michael countries, and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), which Youth & Children’s Village in Pardes Hana, Israel rescues people from countries and resettles them in Israel. The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is a non-profit We also provide supplemental grants in support of spe- organization dedicated to providing connection, advocacy, cial programs and projects that our community has em- education and care for anyone in need through its network of braced like Neve Michael Youth & Children’s Village in beneficiary and constituent agencies and local Jewish orga- Pardes Hana, Israel; the Sapir Community Center in Kfar nizations. While the Federation is doing this here, elsewhere Saba, Israel; transportation and Shabbat dinners in Cuba; other Federations and network communities are doing the and the Progressive Synagogue Preschool in Kiev, Ukraine. same; all are connected through The Jewish Federations of Giving tzedakah to an umbrella organization like Fed- North America (JFNA). eration, which then distributes it to a number of member Founded on the principles of unity and dignity for all, continued on next page

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agencies, has its roots in early Jewish Pomegranate Society strict anti-terror and anti-BDS (boy- history. In small towns and large cities, The Federation’s Pomegranate Society, cott, divestment, sanctions) investment donations were given to a communal formed in 2017, represents a new level policy. It has worked with its invest- kupah as an expression of devotion to of giving for women’s philanthropy. A ment manager, Goldman Sachs, to cre- community and the entire Jewish peo- minimum gift to the Annual Campaign ate a screening tool that does not allow ple. It demonstrates a love of commu- of $1,800 in her own name qualifies a any such problematic companies to en- nity that is without limitation. woman to be a member of the Pome- ter its portfolio. granate Society. The Pomegranate Soci- TOP offers its partners – organiza- Annual Campaign ety program represents the best of what tions and individuals just like you – a The annual fundraising arm of the Jew- Federation does, bringing together like- level of white-glove service, regardless ish Federation is organized to secure minded women to do a world of good – of your fund’s balance. As a partner- maximum funds to meet the financial promoting, supporting, enhancing, and ship, it recognizes that it is through needs of our local, regional, national celebrating Jewish life. your generosity that our entire commu- and overseas humanitarian organiza- nity can continue to grow in strength. tions and beneficiary agencies. TOP Jewish Foundation Finally, in working with TOP for The Jewish Federation of Greater Na- your philanthropic goals, you’ll find Major Gifts and ples has a legacy partner called the that it truly lives up to its tagline: They Lions of Judah Campaigns TOP (Tampa, Orlando, Pinellas) Jew- make giving easy. Major Gifts and Lions of Judah are ish Foundation. TOP began over three For more information, contact the premier fundraising divisions of decades ago as a regional endeavor of Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign the Jewish Federation. These divisions three Jewish Federations. Since its in- Development Director, at 239.263.4205 provide exclusive social experiences to ception, TOP has grown to manage or [email protected]. the community’s leading Jewish phi- nearly $50 million of the community’s lanthropists who give a major portion assets and taken a leading role in pro- Community Outreach of the Annual Campaign dollars raised moting and securing legacy gifts and Each year, the Federation hosts numer- each year. These donors are dedicated commitments, ensuring a strong Jew- ous events, affording the community leaders involved in Federation’s ex- ish future. opportunities to gather, socialize, net- tended lifeline of humanitarian relief TOP prides itself on being the only work and connect. Here is a sampling and support. Jewish Foundation that maintains a of the larger ones:

The faces of Federation and our community Photos courtesy Ted Epstein

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The Evy Lipp People of the Book holds in the Greater Naples area. The Community Calendar Cultural Event is attended by 700-800 newspaper is the one publication that The Federation, as the community people. Past speakers include Alan Der- ties together our Jewish community. clearinghouse to coordinate services, showitz, Ted Koppel, Jeffrey Toobin, If something local is happening that is compiles and maintains a calendar for Rabbi Harold Kushner, Rabbi Joseph Jewish-related, you’ll read about it in scheduling meetings and events of all Telushkin and Dr. Daniel Gordis. The the Federation Star. The latest issue and Jewish organizations in the area, in an February 5 event features Letty Cottin an archive of past issues can be viewed effort to avoid scheduling conflicts. Pogrebin and Abigail Pogrebin. online at www.jewishnaples.org. Our Fourth Annual Greater Naples The Federation also compiles, up- eNewsletter Jewish Book Festival features 25 au- dates and distributes the annual Com- Each week the Federation emails a thors at 16 events. munity Directory for use by the Jewish community eNewsletter with the latest The community Chanukah cele- community. And this copy of Connec- on upcoming community events and brations in Naples and on Marco Island tions is published by the Federation. cultural activities, news from Israel, are always festive events with the light- important news updates and more. To ing of the giant menorah, the Naples Website sign up, please send your request to Klezmer Revival Band, local choirs, and Visitors to www.jewishnaples.org will [email protected]. greetings from local dignitaries. find a wealth of information including The Federation has sponsored visits upcoming Federation events, the com- And so much more and performances of the Israel Scouts munity calendar, the Women’s Cultural These are just some of the highlights Friendship Caravan since 2015 and will Alliance, the Men’s Cultural Alliance, of “Who is Federation and what do continue to do so on an annual basis. and links to news items relating to Israel we do?” You’ll find lots more in this and the Jewish world. There is also a di- resource guide, courtesy of the Jewish Publications rectory of local synagogues and organi- Federation of Greater Naples. The Federation publishes the Federa- zations, and links to online versions of tion Star, a monthly newspaper that recent issues of the Federation Star and is mailed to over 2,800 Jewish house- this publication.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 11 Federation Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) n 2013, the Federation board re- named the former Community Relations Committee (CRC) the IJewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in order to conform with other JCRCs throughout the nation with membership in the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). JCRC membership consists of representatives from Jewish organizations that serve our community as well as at-large members. The diversity of members enables the JCRC to reflect the thinking of the Human Needs Award recipient Jewish community and be the public Dr. Tim Ferguson of Grace Place Human Needs Award recipient Eileen Wesley with Judi Palay, Award Committee Chair of Project HELP with Judi Palay face of the Federation. The JCRC’s primary mission is to of interest and connect with aspects of promote and enhance the excellent re- our shared Jewish heritage. The JCRC has lations between the Jewish community Annual Human Needs Award and the general community of Greater This award allows Federation members adopted the Naples. The JCRC participates in many to acknowledge the positive contribu- programs with a number of groups tions of various non-profit organizations following goals: with whom it collaborates, especially in our community. Cash awards are usu- • To further the understanding activities that promote religious free- ally given to two worthy agencies each of Jewish heritage and practices dom, separation of religion from gov- year. Previous recipients include Harry within the community and to act ernment, and social justice issues. Chaplin Food Bank, Catholic Charities as a voice for Jewish causes and The JCRC sponsors several events and the Collier County NAACP. concerns in the Greater Naples during Florida Jewish History Month Annual Stand Up For area (January), including the annual JCRC/ Justice Educator Award • To cooperate with existing Friends of the Library of Collier County In 2011, the Jewish Community Rela- Jewish and non-Jewish Naples Klezmer Revival Band concert. tions Council established an Educator organizations and religious This event is always filled to capacity. Grant Award to recognize elementary, institutions and join with them Also in January, the JCRC encourages middle school and high school teach- in supporting and sustaining the participation of all to join in march- ers, librarians, guidance counselors, constructive causes and ing in the Martin Luther organizations King, Jr. Day Parade. • To provide appropriate responses The major commu- to counter statements of bigotry nity event sponsored by and acts of anti-Semitism the JCRC is the annual • To develop educational Jewish Community Day opportunities with other of Learning. A variety of religious and ethnic groups presenters with exper- • To participate with other groups tise in numerous topics on behalf of pertinent legislative share their knowledge matters and enthusiasm with the • To foster relations with the local attendees. The purpose media of this event is to pro- • To cooperate with other Jewish vide the opportunity for 2018 Stand Up For Justice Educator Award: Grant Coordinator Beth-Ellen Povlow (center) with community relations committees everyone in our commu- First Place Winners Marilou Andrews and Christina Anderson throughout Florida nity to learn something of Laurel Oak Elementary School

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media specialists and administrators whose mission is to engage in explor- the Jewish community as a whole. The who demonstrate upstanding, unique ing their past history and advancing the JCRC and the Federation staff serve as a education initiatives countering bigotry cause of mutual understanding and ap- collection point for reporting, facilitat- and bullying that can be replicated. preciation of their differences, as well as ing assistance to the victims, and mak- Nominees’ lessons or activities their commonalities. ing referrals to appropriate agencies must be of their own design or adapta- To achieve these goals, the CJD where corrective measures are called tions from other programs, and should plans events through the year that are for. All incidents of anti-Semitism be able to show evidence of a positive open to the public. The events include should be promptly reported to the nature as a result of implementation. the Kristallnacht Commemoration, Federation. These lessons or activities should teach films, book discussions, teen programs, The Task Force analyzes every re- students to stand up for justice no mat- interfaith weekends, Seders and more. ported incident and takes the appropri- ter what religious, racial, cultural or Anti-Semitism Task Force ate action. A yearly report is produced other differences exist. This Task Force is a very important ad- and disseminated to numerous agen- Catholic-Jewish Dialogue dition to the JCRC in order to fulfill cies. The Federation works directly The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue is com- the function of promoting the security with law enforcement agencies to deal posed of men and women of both faiths of Jewish individuals, institutions and with anti-Semitism and hate crimes. Israel Advocacy Committee he Israel Advocacy Commit- Since 2015, the com- tee of Greater Naples was es- mittee has sponsored the tablished in 2008 and is an Israel Scouts, who visit Tindependent committee of the Jewish annually and perform at Federation of Greater Naples. Its mis- several venues, includ- sion includes providing information ing Temple Shalom, the and educational programming to the Greater Naples YMCA, a community regarding current issues in senior living facility and Israel as well as its role in world affairs. New Hope Ministries. To meet these goals, the committee For more informa- presents films, guest speakers and dis- tion about the Israel cussion programs throughout the year Advocacy Committee on current topics as well as providing a and its activities, see the historical perspective. monthly article in the The committee diligently monitors Federation Star or con- and responds appropriately to relevant tact Renee’ Bialek at the newspaper articles and editorials. Federation at rbialek@ An Israel Scout chats with children at the Greater Naples During the coming season, among jewishnaples.org. YMCA after a performance by the Israel Scouts other programs, the Israel Advocacy Committee will present several speakers, including Michael Singh, Dr. Ken- Like us on Facebook! neth Stein and a representative from CAMERA. The committee proudly sponsors a Celebrate Israel event on Sunday, April ConneCt 14, starting with a Rick Recht concert at with your Jewish Community 10:30 a.m. The concert will be followed with food and an Israeli Fair until 2:00 p.m. This celebration will include ven- www.facebook.com/ dors with goods crafted in Israel, dis- facebook.com/jfedsrq plays from local organizations, Israel JewishFederationofGreaterNaples travel information, music and food.

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fifths of households have someone affiliated with either the Men’s or the Women’s Cultural Alliance (or both). Nearly two

Population Size and Characteristics 4 Greater Naples Jewish Population Greater Collier County Naples Only  An estimated ews live in Jewish Households 5,250 4,500 households in Collier County includin adults and children. Adults 9,300 8,000  At least ews from adacent counties Jewish Adults 8,200 6,950 rimarily ee County live in one of Non-Jewish Adults 1,100 1,050 aroimately households in which someone is an active articiant in or Children 800 750 suorter of the Collier County ewish community. Population Size and CharacteristicsJewish Children 600 600 Non-Jewish Children 200 150 Where do seasonal residents live?  Total Individuals 10,000 8,750

 Jews 8,800 7,550 PopulationNon-Jews Size and Characteristics1,300 1,200  Seasonal residents, close-up view ◊ For a copy of the complete ◊  Spent on average 7.6 months in the Naples ◊ ◊ area during the past year 5 ◊ “2017 Greater Naples Jewish ◊ ◊ Seasonal, primary residence is Greater Naples: 8.6 months  Community◊ OrganizationsSeasonal, secondary Legend address is Greater Community Study,” please 1 Jewish Federation of Collier County, Humanistic JewishNaples: Chavurah 5.4 months 2 Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest34% plan Florida to increase the time they spend call Federation President/CEO  3 Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwestin Greater Florida Naples; 64% do not plan 4 Beth Tikvah of Naples 5 Chabadchanges of Naples Jewish Community Center Jeffrey Feld at 239.263.4205. 6 Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 7 NaplesOver Jewish half Congregation own a burial plot in another 8 Temple Shalom community (compared with 22% of year- Community Organizations Legend 14 2019 A Guide to Jewish Living1 in Jewish Greater Federation of Collier Naples County, • Connections round residents) Humanistic Jewish Chavurah • 2 Holocaust Museum and Education Center • of Southwest Florida 3 Jewish Family and Community Services of Southwest Florida Note: Jewish Congregation of Marco Island not visible in this map 4 Beth Tikvah of Naples 9 5 Chabad of Naples Jewish Community Center One dot = 20 Jewish households 6 Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 7 Naples Jewish Congregation Dots randomly placed within ZIP code 8 Temple Shalom Red • = Seasonal households, primary residence Orange • = Seasonal households, secondary residence Yellow • = Year-round households

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Population Size and CharacteristicsJewish Community Study Tenure and Type of ResidencePopulation Size and Characteristics Population Size and Characteristics Tenure and Type of Residence Age and Gender of All Residents of Jewish Households

14% Ages 90+ 2% < 1% Ages 80-89 9% 5% 14%  s  Ages 70-79 21% 18% Ages 60-69 8% 14%  s s 30% 57%  s  s  0 Ages 50-59 3% 5%  s s Ages 40-49 2% 2%  s s 30% 57%  70’s Ages 30-39 1% 1%

 s s Ages 18-29 1% 1%

Ages 10-17 3% 1%

Ages 0-9 1% 1% Year-Round Seasonal, Primary Seasonal, Secondary

Male Female 11 Year-Round8 Seasonal, Primary Seasonal, Secondary Population Size and Characteristics Population Size and Characteristics Denomination and Marital Status 8 Ritual Practices Attended Services Denomination Marital Status  ss Reconstructionist 1%  s Orthodox Conservative 3% 24% s Inmarried Monthly + Never Other  s s ss 29% 2% 53% 18% s Just Jewish  s ss s 8% Unmarried 31%  77 s

Secular/  s s s < Monthly Reform Cultural 53% 49% Intermarried 13% 16% ◊ s Renewal ◊ s s <1% Intermarriage rate = 24%

Population Size and Characteristics 13 Population Size and Characteristics 20

Connections to Israel Past Travel to Israel Financial Well-Being  ss s  s s s s s Once Lived sss There Never Prosperous  0 s 3% 38%  00 Poor 15% 1% s Very s Nearly Poor Comfortable  1%  7 s s s s s 47% ss 0 s  s s ss Just Getting  s ss Along 5% ss s Multiple Once  ss s s 27% s Times s Reasonably 32% Comfortable ◊ 00000 31% ◊ 0000 ◊ 0 000 ◊ 000

33 Population Size and Characteristics Population Size and Characteristics Population Size and Characteristics 17 Population Size and Characteristics Participation in Jewish Organizations Monthly Participation in Jewish Activities Participation in Jewish Organizations 100% Monthly Participation in Jewish Activities 100% 100% 81% 80% 100% 14% 73% 81% 80% 14% 69% 73% 80% 39% 42% 64% 64% 69% 51% 59% 64% 64% 80% 39% 60% 57% 36% 42% Never 59% 51% 60% 49% 57% 60% 36% 79% 82% Never At Least Once 44% 49% 60% 79% 82% 44% 25% At Least Once 40% 40% 25% 34% Weekly or More 40% 28% 40% 34% Weekly or More 50% 28% 20% 20% 20% 50% 36% 11% 20% 24% 21% 14% 36% 11% 24% 10% 0% 21% 14%4% 0% 10% Discussed Jewish Searched Online for Ate Jewish Foods Accessed Jewish Studied Jewish Text Attended4% Shabbat 0% Pays Dues Participated in Program Read Material 0% Topics Jewish Information Culture Meal Discussed Jewish Searched Online for Ate Jewish Foods Accessed Jewish Studied Jewish Text Attended Shabbat Pays Dues Participated in Program Read Material Topics Jewish Information Culture Meal Naples Second Home Overall 21 Naples Second Home Overall 21 24 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 15 24 Arts & Culture

News and Information Federation Star newspaper he Federation Star, the monthly The Federation Star is mailed free to newspaper of the Jewish Federa- the Jewish households in the area and is tion of Greater Naples, is the one also available at the Federation offices Tpublication that ties together the Jewish and several local synagogues. community of Greater Naples and sur- It can also be found online at www. rounding areas. If something local is jewishnaples.org. Readers can view the happening that is Jewish-related, you’ll most recent issue as well as an archive find out about it in the pages of the of past issues in a unique format. Federation Star. The mission of the Federation Star The newspaper was first published is to represent Jewish life in the area by 28 years ago, and has gone through providing the voice that reports news, several design, paper, size and edito- information, programs and events im- rial changes – all for the better. Typical portant to the local Jewish commu- issues have 32-48 pages. nity. In accomplishing this mission, the Each month, readers of the Federa- newspaper seeks to: tion Star get news and updates on all ÎÎCelebrate Jewish life in the Greater Jewish-related local events including Naples area Jewish film and book festivals, holiday ÎÎInform, enrich and entertain readers celebrations, book study groups, timely ÎÎStrengthen Jewish identity and lectures and concerts. They also get up- facilitate participation in Jewish dates from the area’s five synagogues, community life schools and numerous local Jewish ÎÎProvide an efficient advertising and organizations. editorial network to businesses that The newspaper also has the follow- serve our area ing sections: Community Calendar, Fo- ÎÎProvide dynamic and effective out- cus on Youth, Israel & the Jewish World, reach to the Jewish and interfaith Commentary and Jewish Interest. community Ted Epstein, editor/designer of ÎÎAssist the Jewish Federation and its Connections, has been the managing beneficiary agencies to achieve com- editor since 2003 and has designed munity-building goals and produced the newspaper since the ÎÎBring to its readers the joy of being September 2007 issue. Jewish ¡¡ To receive a FREE subscription to the Federation Star, call 239.263.4205 or email [email protected] ¡¡ To advertise, contact Joy Walker at 941.284.0520 or [email protected] ¡¡ Visit the Federation Star page at www.jewishnaples.org

16 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Community Cultural Event Arts & Culture “Evy Lipp People of the Book” event presents Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Abigail Pogrebin n Tuesday, February 5, you last page has been read.” Author Helen ing, “…celebrities ranging from Sarah will have the opportunity to be Fremont stated, “Pogrebin masterfully Jessica Parker to Supreme Court Jus- engaged and inspired by two explores issues of race, gender, eth- tice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Larry Oliterary luminaries named Pogrebin. In nicity and religion through her char- King to Mike Nichols, reveal how reso- the decade and a half of the Federation’s acters who struggle with conflicting nant, crucial or incidental being Jewish People of the Book presentations, this is moral imperatives in a sea of clashing is in their lives.… This book of vivid, the first one to offer a mother/daughter cultures. Her exceptional intelligence personal conversations uncovers how duo to talk about their books and the shines on every page.” being Jewish fits into a public life, and processes of discovery that produced Two of her non-fiction books may also how the author’s evolving reli- them. be particularly relevant to our Naples gious identity was changed by what she Letty Cottin Pogrebin – the mother audience. Letty’s website tells us that h e ard .” – is best known as not only a leader How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s in the feminist movement but also a Sick is “infused with sensitivity, warmth, writer and editor for Ms. magazine, and humor…interwoven with boldly which she helped found. In addition to candid stories from her own journey her nearly 20-year affiliation with that through the land of the sick and her sometimes imperfect interactions with her own friends who are sick or suffering.” Getting Over Getting Older maps a course to deal with “the feelings that accompany the universal experience of growing older.” Letty graduated from Brandeis University and lives in New York City, as does her daughter Abigail. Already familiar to Naples book- lovers who attended her Jewish Book Festival presentation on her latest Letty Cottin Pogrebin book, last April, Abigail Pogrebin is the Abigail Pogrebin publication, she has written articles and author of My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, Abigail was formerly a broad- op-eds in prominent places such as The One Wondering Jew. After reading this cast producer for Fred Friendly, Char- New York Times, Washington Post, Time fascinating trip through Jewish obser- lie Rose and Bill Moyers at PBS, then magazine, Boston Globe, The Nation, vance, I am convinced she has the top for Ed Bradley and Mike Wallace at 60 Family Circle and Good Housekeeping. hundred rabbis in the U.S. on speed Minutes. She has been published in She is a regular columnist for Moment dial. many magazines and newspapers in- magazine, and for ten years she wrote Her second book, One and the cluding Newsweek, New York magazine, “The Working Woman” column in La- Same, delves into growing up as a Forward, Tablet and The Daily Beast. dies’ Home Journal. In her spare time twin (she’s an identical). Her bestsell- I’m inspired by what these two (ha!), she wrote a dozen books. ing Showstopper recounts her teenage women have accomplished. They are Opinions of her latest novel, Sin- adventure in the original Broadway cast sure to have plenty to tell us on Tues- gle Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate, of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll day, February 5. Tickets are available for are compelling. Author and journal- Along. $18 to all Jewish Federation of Greater ist Anne Roiphe said, “…unflinchingly Her first book, Stars of David: Naples members and can be purchased confronts the issue of Jewish continu- Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jew- by phoning the Federation office at ity in a diverse and changing America. ish, went into eight hardcover print- 239.263.4205. This event always sells Most of all, though, it is a love story, de- ings and was later adapted for the out, so reserve your tickets today! (See licious and sweet, and a book to be read Off-Broadway stage. Abigail’s website the ad on page 49.) with pleasure and savored long after the presents an overview of this book, stat- — Carole J Greene

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 17 Arts & Culture Jewish Film Festivals Naples Jewish Film Festival eading into its sixth season, the Subscriptions for this Beth Tikvah March 10: Who Will Write Naples Jewish Film Festival has of Naples project are available for $100 Our History announced that subscription per person covering the four films. In November 1940, days after the Na- Lsales are open for its 2019 program. Single-ticket admissions for $25 will go zis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw Dates for the festival are the first four on sale in January if seats are available. Ghetto, a secret band of journalists, Sunday evenings in March, with all For more info, visit www.naples scholars and community leaders de- films starting at 7:30 p.m. The festival, jewishfilmfestival.org, call 239.434.1818 cided to fight back. Led by historian sponsored by Beth Tikvah, continues or email info@naplesjewishfilmfestival. Emanuel Ringelblum and known by to make its home in the Sugden The- org. (See the ad on page 39.) the code name Oyneg Shabes, this clan- atre on Fifth Avenue, right in the heart Schedule: destine group vowed to defeat Nazi lies of downtown Naples. The Sugden is the March 3: Shoelaces and propaganda, not with guns or fists festival’s preferred location due to the Reuben’s kidneys are failing, and his but with pen and paper. superior film-watching experience of- special-needs son Gadi (35) wants to March 17: The Other Story fered. In addition, our audience enjoys donate one of his own. But the trans- Bright, willful Anat, long part of Tel taking advantage of the early-dining plant committee claims that Rueben, Aviv’s wild club scene, has found God. opportunities in the area and securing She moves to Jerusalem, enrolls in an easy parking. ultra-Orthodox seminary, and gets en- The festival appreciates the support gaged to a charismatic musician who is of its Film Sponsors who make this fes- also new to religion. Her divorced secu- tival run smoothly with their multi- lar parents and grandfather are shocked year support: ¡¡ Wollman Gehrke & Associates, P.A. ¡¡ Mondo Uomo Fine Menswear ¡¡ Premier/Sotheby’s International Realty ¡¡ Kaye Lifestyle Homes now Gadi’s sole legal guardian, doesn’t The festival also appreciates these have the right to authorize the pro- business partners: cedure. Gadi, who recently lost the at her sudden embrace of religious zeal- ¡¡ Jewish Federation of Greater Naples mother who’d raised him since Reu- otry, and connive a plot to thwart the ¡¡ ABG World ben abandoned them early on, sets out upcoming nuptials, with unforeseen ¡¡ Florida Weekly to fight for his right to save his father’s results. ¡¡ Naples Envelope & Printing life. March 24: Working Woman To help support her family, Orna takes a job with a successful real estate devel- Parents, Families oper. While Orna embraces her new po- sition and tries to balance its demands and Friends with her home life, she also experiences of Lesbians and Gays Meetings: 7:00pm • 3rd Thursday Naples United Church of Christ 5200 Crayton Road Naples Chapter 24-hour message service P.O. Box 770294 (239) 963-4670 Naples, FL 34107 escalating sexual harassment from her www.PFLAGnaples.org boss. Her rapid rise through the ranks seems to parallel a pattern of predatory Support ♥ Education ♥ Advocacy behavior, bringing her career and marital relationship to the brink.

18 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Jewish Film Festivals Arts & Culture The Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival he Jewish Congregation of willingness to accept others into your the Holocaust. It is about the researcher Marco Island is justifiably proud community. and his research and how it affects his of being the first Jewish Film In February we present Shelter. We own family. Who are his family? Where TFestival in Southwest Florida. The Sid- all seek safety and shelter. But this film were they during the Holocaust? Who ney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film involves the relationship between an really is his mother and who really was Festival had its premiere season back in Israeli Mossad agent and a Lebanese she? The film will intrigue you and hold 2000 and has been bringing interesting, woman who works for the Mossad. your attention to the very end. We are entertaining and educational films to They need to be protected. What can pleased to note that the film won the our community for all to enjoy. they learn from each other? Who can Best Film Award at the Haifa Interna- Yes, we are a Jewish Film Festival they trust? This film will likely shock tional Film Festival. and seek to emphasize Jewish themes and surprise you. It takes place in a safe So there you have it. A season of and Jewish life, but we want to share house, but does that really provide shel- award-winning films that will keep you these ideas with our neighbors and ter for these two women? This film has interested and make you think about friends. To that end we have had docu- won awards in both Israel and the U.S. Jewish issues in, possibly, a new way. mentaries, musicals, love stories, com- If these films haven’t peaked your You will want to be a subscriber to all edies and all varieties of films. But we curiosity, The Testament surely will. This four films so that you don’t miss any. hold true to our principles that we show film uses the Holocaust as a backdrop See the order form on page 33. only new films and seek to be sure that since the main character is a Holocaust — Stephen B. Goldenberg, Chair they are all award winners. This season researcher. But this film is not about promises to be our best one yet. We start with our December offering, The Samuel Project, starring Hal THE NAPLES PLAYERS PRESENT Linden, who we remember as Barney Miller and who played Baron Roth- OUR 2018-19 SEASON schild as well as Tevye on Broadway. JUNE & JASON’S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO DIVORCE Here he plays a Jewish grandfather who Oct. 24 - Nov. 18 has kept his past hidden. He is but a simple dry cleaner, but his grandson IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS wants to know more about this quiet, Nov. 28 - Dec. 23 gentle man. Come and learn about the DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER special relationship that these two de- Jan. 16 - Feb. 10 velop. This major award-winning film MARJORIE PRIME will surprise and delight you. Feb. 6 - Mar. 3 In January we examine the relationship between Muslims and Jews with In GUYS & DOLLS Her Footsteps. Can we live together in Mar. 6 - Apr. 7 peace? Do we really understand one an- ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID other? This film was nominated for the Mar. 27 - Apr. 20 Israeli Academy Awards and we prom- LOST IN YONKERS ise it will make you think about these May 1 - May 26 issues from a new perspective. What does “family” really mean? What and THE NAPLES PLAYERS SUGDEN COMMUNITY THEATRE where is your home? How do we learn 701 5TH AVENUE SOUTH • NAPLES FL 34102 to accept our own differences? This TICKETS: NAPLESPLAYERS.ORG • 239-263-7990 film will make you examine your own For a continuously updated list of events, visit the Community Calendar page at www.jewishnaples.org.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 19 Arts & Culture Jewish Book Festival 2018-19 Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival features 25 authors and 16 events ow in its fourth year, the Jewish ¡¡ On Wednesday, January 16 at Graduate. Beverly Gray’s Seduced Book Festival, a project of the 1:00 p.m., return to Temple Sha- by Mrs. Robinson tells the story of Jewish Federation of Greater lom for two nonfiction narratives. how a film made from an obscure NNaples in cooperation with the Jewish Stephen Flatow’s A Father’s Story novel became an iconic hit and in- Book Council, is once again providing recounts the author’s successful fluenced future filmmaking. This an outstanding contribution to the cul- struggle to bring Iran, the funder event will in- tural life of our community. clude a screen- While six of the 16 festival events ing of the film will have come and gone by the time and a presen- you’re reading this article, there are still tation by Ms. 10 events to choose from this season. Gray, a film in- Here’s a rundown: dustry veteran ¡¡ On Wednesday, January 9 at 1:00 and entertain- p.m., Temple Shalom is the venue for ment journal- two presentations about books set ist. She will explain how the film in Israel. Izzy Ezagui’s Disarmed is rocked the late-60s, reflecting and an inspiring memoir, unexpectedly changing the era’s views on sex, witty, that follows the aftermath of work and marriage. What makes the loss of his arm in a 2009 mortar The Graduate a Jewish film? Come attack. It’s a story of determination and find out. in the face of adversity that focuses ¡¡ Come to the Hilton on Thurs- on his long and torturous rehabili- day, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. for a tation. Eventually, Izzy was able rollicking night of comedy! Sev- to re-enlist in the IDF as a squad of his daughter’s terrorist murder, eral members of our community, commander, and he still serves in to accountability. Twenty-year- chosen from auditions, will per- an elite unit. For 26 years, Martin old Alisa was touring Israel when form comedy routines with Jewish Fletcher was NBC correspondent she was the victim of a terror- themes. Then, after an intermission in Israel, and for 15, bureau chief ist bus bombing sponsored by the with drinks and snacks, author and as well. He has won almost every Iranian government. This power- professor Jeremy award in TV ful story has become legendary. Dauber will en- journalism, in- Gregory Wallance’s The Woman tertain and inform cluding the du Who Fought an Empire tells the us with a discus- Pont, known as breathtaking story of Sarah Aar- sion of his book, the TV Pulitzer, onsohn’s heroic leadership of a Jewish Comedy. the Edward R. Middle East spy ring. Sarah and Though subtitled Murrow award her spies aided British Intelligence “A Serious His- for excellence in Britain’s war against the Otto- tory,” this schol- and five Em- mans. She committed suicide to arly work manages mys. His novel, safeguard important secrets after to be both erudite and very funny. Promised Land, is set in the early being captured and tortured by the Dauber explores how Jewish com- years of the new Jewish state. One Turks. Her efforts were aimed at edy has dealt with persecution, brother survived the Holocaust in saving Palestinian Jews from pos- assimilation and diaspora life Europe while the other escaped via sible genocide. through the ages. He deals with the Kindertransport. Reunited in ¡¡ Stop by the Sugden Community comic archetypes (such as the Jew- Israel, one is a top Mossad agent, Theatre on Thursday, January 24 ish mother, the schlimazel and the the other a wealthy businessman. at 1:00 p.m. to get the inside story Jewish American princess) and Complication? They have fallen in on the making and the astound- highlights comedy masters like love with the same woman. ing success of the classic filmThe Sholem Aleichem, Sarah Silver-

20 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival Arts & Culture man and Larry David. Everything Treasury lawyer named John Pehle devastated by grief he cannot voice, is here, from Talmudic rabbi jokes convinced FDR to create the Board. a frustrated wife competing with to Borscht Belt routines. Over the next 20 months, Pehle a ghost she cannot banish, and a ¡¡ Two nonfiction studies are paired pulled together D.C. pencil push- daughter sensitive to family pain. on Monday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. ers, international relief workers, The repercussions of the survivors’ at the Naples Conference Center. smugglers and millionaires to run Holocaust tragedies are brilliantly Ariel Burger’s Witness: Lessons operations across four continents. portrayed. Richman’s novel is told from Elie Wiesel’s Classroom offers They tricked Nazis, forged identity from the perspective of a young a provocative and inspiring look papers, recruited spies, laundered mother and the devoted teacher at a Jewish icon who is not only money, negotiated ransoms, and who befriends her son. The Secret an extraordinary individual but funneled millions of dollars into of Clouds spans two countries and a masterful teacher. Based on his Europe. Altogether, the War Refu- several decades to reveal what re- decades-long connection and con- gee Board saved tens of thousands ally matters – love and hope. This versations with Wiesel – the two of lives. story examines what it means to men studied and taught together ¡¡ Authors Jenna Blum (The Lost live life with a full heart. – Burger provides an intimate and Family) and Alyson Richman (The ¡¡ Wednesday, March 6 will be a full detailed portrait of his friend and Secret of Clouds) will discuss their day of fiction at the Naples Con- mentor. Rebecca Erbelding’s Res- novels on Wednesday, February 27 ference Center. From 9:30 a.m. to cue Board tells the extraordinary at 1:00 p.m. at the Jewish Congre- noon, Carol Zoref (Barren Island) unknown story of the War Refugee gation of Marco Island. They will and Moriel Rothman-Zecher Board, FDR’s unpublicized effort appear the next day, also at 1:00 (Sadness Is a White Bird) will dis- late in the war to save the remain- p.m., at Temple Shalom in Naples. cuss their new works. Zoref’s book ing Jews. In January 1944, a young Blum’s story features a husband continued on next page

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Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 21 Arts & Culture Jewish Book Festival traces several generations of a Jew- with his father, coming to a new which one was the scribe and the ish immigrant family living on an understanding about the nature of other is summoned to assess many island near Brooklyn, New York. art, and restoring his connection to centuries later. Each woman makes Their story includes family and Judaism. Friedland presents alter- choices and sacrifices in order to community responses to political nating husband and wife perspec- reconcile the life of the heart and and social upheavals, labor strife, tives to illustrate how shallow our mind. Mirvis explores the ten- union riots and Holocaust disas- knowledge can be about those we sions in her own life as a child in a ter. Rothman-Zecher’s lyrical de- love most. In their trial separation, tight-knit Orthodox family whose but novel explores a young Israeli’s they deal with how class and reli- doubts eventually lead her, in her relationship with two Palestinian gious differences can become dev- 40s, to separate from her marriage siblings. The passion that holds astating pressure points. Come for and from her Orthodox religious the trio together is severely tested the whole day or choose the morn- community. How can you enter a by the complexity of their personal ing or afternoon session. new way of living and remain close loyalties to one another and to their ¡¡ On Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00 to those who believe differently? conflicting national and cultural p.m. at Temple Shalom, meet ¡¡ To close out the festival, two non- allegiances. historical fiction author Rachel fiction writers, both relatives of ¡¡ Then grab a quick lunch – or bring Kadish (The Weight Naples residents, speak at the Na- your own – because that afternoon, of Ink) and novelist ples conference Center on Mon- from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., we will hear turned memoirist day, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. These from authors Mark Sarvas (Me- Tova Mirvis (The are David Litt (Thanks, Obama: mento Park) and Elyssa Friedland Book of Separation). My Hopey, Changey White House (The Intermission). Sarvas narrates Kadish provides an Years) and Marc Agronin (The the story of a Hungarian family’s interwoven tale of End of Old Age.) 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If you’d like to know the order, Recognition in Federation Star ü ü ü Thursday, November 29 @ 11:30am Luncheon w/ Jeff Oliver Reserved VIP seating ü please email [email protected] or call the Please indicate choice of entree:  chicken  salmon  vegetarian Reserved seating area ü Federation office at 239.263.4205. Jenna Blum & Alyson Richman: Free book voucher(s) 2 1 Please choose one event:  Feb. 27 @ JCMI  Feb. 28 @ Temple Shalom Patron event with Richman & Blum ü ü Extra luncheon event ticket for guest ü Event location legend: HN: Hilton Naples JCMI: Jewish Cong. of Marco Island NCC: Naples Conference Center Thank You to Our Sponsors ST: Sugden Community Theatre TS: Temple Shalom UU: Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Greater Naples Featured Events: of the 2018-19 Greater Naples Wednesday, October 17 @ 7:30pm - HN Carol Leifer $36 x ___ = $_____ ($45 at the door) Jewish Book Festival Tuesday, October 30 @ 7:30pm - TS Stephen Tobolowsky $18 x ___ = $_____ ($25 at the door) Monday, November 5 @ 7:00pm - HN Jean Chatzky & Dr. Michael Roizen $36 x ___ = $_____ ($45 at the door) includes copy of Age-Proof Thursday, November 29 @ 11:30am - HN Luncheon w/ Jeff Oliver $36 x ___ = $_____ Please indicate choice of entree:  chicken  salmon  vegetarian Tuesday, December 18 @ 7:00pm - HN Jamie Bernstein & mini-concert $39 x ___ = $_____ ($45 at the door) Thursday, January 24 @ 1:00pm - ST Beverly Gray & The Graduate screening $18 x ___ = $_____ ($25 at the door) Thursday, January 31 @ 7:00pm - HN Jewish Comedy Night w/Jeremy Dauber $25 x ___ = $_____ ($30 at the door) Other Events: Wednesday, December 19 @ 10:00am - UU Lou Cove $10 x ___ = $_____ ($15 at the door) Wednesday, January 9 @ 1:00pm - TS Izzy Ezagui & Martin Fletcher $15 x ___ = $_____ ($20 at the door) Wednesday, January 16 @ 1:00pm - TS Stephen Flatow & Gregory Wallance $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Monday, February 18 @ 1:00pm - NCC Ariel Burger & Rebecca Erbelding $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Wednesday, February 27 @ 1:00pm - JCMI Jenna Blum & Alyson Richman $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Thursday, February 28 @ 1:00pm - TS Jenna Blum & Alyson Richman $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Wednesday, March 6 @ 9:30am - NCC Carol Zoref & Moriel Rothman-Zecher $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Wednesday, March 6 @ 1:30pm - NCC Mark Sarvas & Elyssa Friedland $15 x ___ = $_____ “ Both March 6 events $25 x ___ = $_____ ($35 at the door) Wednesday, March 27@ 1:00pm - TS Rachel Kadish & Tova Mirvis $15 x ___ = $_____ ($20 at the door) Monday, April 8 @ 1:00pm - NCC Marc Agronin & David Litt $15 x ___ = $_____ “

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Arts & Culture Entertainment and Learning Women’s Cultural Alliance he Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA), an affinity Chi, Spanish and French. Highlights of WCA programming group of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, pro- are its phenomenal Speaker Series and its bus trips to a vari- vides the opportunity for its members to meet other ety of popular, as well as unusual, destinations. Twomen who share similar interests through a wide variety of WCA also has a strong social component with oppor- programming. If you are new to Southwest Florida, member- tunities to meet new people and renew friendships through ship in WCA is an easy way to become an active participant such programs as dining out for lunch or dinner – and even in your new community. Life in Florida is greatly enhanced meeting for tea, participating in dinner and cocktail parties, by the wonderful women and activities that make up WCA. and attending concerts, ballet and theatre productions. This season marks the 10th year of WCA providing its One of the wonderful things about WCA activities is membership with a multitude of that they are all run by volunteers. cultural, educational, fitness and Volunteering can be as simple as purely social events. WCA’s exten- taking reservations for a program sive program offerings include an through email or greeting women array of interest groups for women at a lecture, opening your home who enjoy reading (seven book for a coffee, planning an event, or groups), playing games (bridge, sharing your special interests and mah jongg, canasta), physical ex- skills. Volunteering not only en- ercise (biking, pickleball, bowl- ables WCA to offer a wide variety ing, golf, walking), food (“Serious of programs, but it also provides Foodies”), music (“Jazz Junkies” and “Second Act Singers”), an easy way to become involved and to make new friends. films (four film groups), crafts (knitting, crocheting, needle- WCA’s programming in Southwest Florida is year-round. point), birdwatching, and more! To better serve its members, WCA offers programs for cou- WCA offers classes on topics ranging from finances and ples and also has two “Satellite Groups,” each offering a wide flower arranging to drawing, painting, crafts, Chair Yoga, Tai variety of additional programs during the year: WCA North serves women who live in Bonita Springs, Estero and South Fort Myers; and WCA South serves members who live in the Southern and Eastern areas of Southwest Florida – along with the East Trail down to Marco Island. The programs offered by WCA North and South are open to all WCA members. WCA members were having such a wonderful time in Southwest Florida that they wanted to be able to “take WCA home with them.” In response, WCA established “Summer Branches” in several areas throughout North America so that WCA members who return north over the summer are able to continue the wonderful friendships they had formed with WCA members from the same city. Branches have been established in Canada, the Berkshires, Boston Metro North, Cape Cod, Connecticut, Del Valley (New Jersey, Pennsylva- nia and Delaware), Illinois, Michigan, New York City/Metro New Jersey, and Washington D.C./Virginia/Maryland. The wide range of programs that WCA offers are not the only reason that WCA membership has soared to more than 1,500 members. As most members are transplants from other cities, WCA provides an easy path to enjoying a new life with new friends and becoming involved in the community. WCA is non-partisan and non-sectarian and welcomes women of all faiths. But you must be a member of WCA to participate in its programs. If you are not already a WCA member, join today. The WCA membership year runs from September 1 to August 31,

24 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Entertainment and Learning Arts & Culture but new members are always welcome. Membership in WCA Men’s Cultural Alliance automatically makes you a member of the Jewish Federation he Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) is an affiliate of the of Greater Naples. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. The organiza- Please visit www.WomensCulturalAlliance.com for a tion, now in its sixth year, offers recreational, social Membership Form or more information, or contact Hope Tand cultural activities for its members. Membership in MCA Abels, WCA Membership Director, at WCA.information4u@ includes membership in the Jewish Federation of Greater gmail.com. There is also a Membership Form in every issue Naples. of the Federation Star. Annual programming includes monthly luncheon meet- WCA Speaker Series Topics ings with dynamic guest speakers, members-only and cou- Throughout the year, WCA offers lectures presented by a ples-only outings, as well as special interest activity groups. wide variety of outstanding speakers. Selected topics for These groups include golf, boating, fishing, birding, poker, the 2018-19 Speaker Series include: bocce ball, biking, book club, pickleball, and a documentary ¡¡ From Naples to Antarctica – Why Should I Care film group as well as thought-provoking discussion groups. About Ice Cores? Members are encouraged to create their own interest groups ¡¡ Ooohhhhh, My Aching Feet and participate in the development of new programs. ¡¡ A Jewish History of Fort Myers MCA program information can be obtained at www. ¡¡ Founder and Director of the Gulfshore Opera jewishnaples.org/mca or from the weekly eblasts and the ¡¡ Pretty Smart: Lessons from Our Miss Americas Program Guide available to all members. ¡¡ Rumspringa – the Amish Rite of Passage New members are always welcome. For more informa- ¡¡ Less is More – Makeup Hints from a Pro tion about MCA and its many programs, contact MCA Presi- ¡¡ Jewish Composers and Broadway dent Les Nizin at [email protected]. ¡¡ What to Buy from a Naked Guy Stay informed throughout the year. Sign up ¡¡ How Digital Technology is Affecting Children for the Federation’s community eNewsletter. and their Families ¡¡ Shakespeare’s Women Send an email to [email protected]. ¡¡ A new novel, The Collector’s Apprentice, by a local author ¡¡ Writing an Ethical Will ¡ MARGOT ESCOTT, LCSW ¡ Israel 2020: A Vision into the Future Compassionate Counseling WCA Cultural Happenings ¡¡ Attend a three-session illustrated, informative and Specializing in interesting presentation about art looted by the • Mood Disorders • Addictions Nazis during World War II and the search for the • Codependency • Anxiety “spoils of war” NEW IMPROV CLASSES ¡¡ Learn about Peggy Guggenheim’s impact on the art Specialized classes at The Sugden world Theatre that benefit symptoms of ¡¡ Tour an eclectic collection of spectacular musical • Anxiety instruments • Parkinson’s ¡¡ View films about local Jewish icons: The Labodas of & Neurodegenerative issues Fort Myers and Stuart Kaye, A Mensch for All Reasons Margot incorporates over 30 ¡¡ Make an Ikebana arrangement to take home years experience as a counselor, ¡¡ Learn about and enjoy performances of the operas speaker and teacher in her Aida, Carmen and The Deserted Island wellness classes that use humor, ¡¡ Visit the Dali and new James Museum of Western play and improv to achieve well being. Join Margot to learn the basic improv skills, in a safe, humorous and playful class. and Wildlife Art ¡¡ Hear about plans for the new Gulfshore Playhouse Margot Escott, LCSW (Lic. # SW1708) ¡¡ Visit the Wick Costume Museum and attend a per- Accepts BCBS & Medicare formance of Funny Girl [email protected] • (239)434-6558 ¡¡ Attend performances at Artis—Naples margotescott.com

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Margot Escott_1/4_Page_Connections_2019_FEDSTAR.indd 1 11/19/18 12:52 PM Arts & Culture Entertainment and Learning JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series’ 25th Year aul I. Stern was an important St. Louis; and leading musicians from follow the program. A gala evening! Washingtonian. He was the man the Naples Philharmonic. Jazz with Kevin G. Mauldin who had vast contacts in gov- The programs for this year are: Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sernment and the political world. And Jonathan Karl Kevin G. Mauldin has been the prin- most important, he was devoted to the Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. cipal bass at the Naples Philharmonic State of Israel. Saul and his wife Marcia Jonathan Karl is a leading American since 1990. His trio “String Theory” were long-term residents of Marco Is- political journalist. He has covered with Dan Heck on guitar and Glen land. Each year, they sponsored a tennis every major beat in Washington. Cur- Basham on violin will perform jazz at charity tournament, with the funds ear- rently, he is Chief White House Corre- its best. Kevin received a master’s de- marked for the Immokalee Foundation. spondent for ABC. You can see him on gree at the Cincinnati College Conser- The Sterns became active members TV in the press room. You can watch vatory of Music and performs at the of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Is- him daily as he reports the news from Hot Springs Music Festival. land (JCMI). The concept of a Cultural the White House as it occurs. His topic: Patrons tickets are $75 for the se- Series that would enhance the congre- “Washington Turned Upside Down!” ries, which includes preferred seating. gation, the greater community of Marco The Naples Philharmonic The series for JCMI members is $50. Island and the outlying communities, Brass Quintet The series for non-members is $60. In- was introduced by the Sterns. Now in its Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. dividual tickets are $20 for JCMI mem- 25th year, events have included Ambas- For the 13th season performing at the bers and $25 for non-members. sador Dennis Ross; Steve Emerson, the Cultural Series, Philharmonic musi- For tickets and further informa- professor who holds the Lerner Chair at cians return with their outstanding tion, please call the synagogue office at Brandeis; the U.S. Holocaust Memorial musical program and commentary. A 239.642.0800 or see the order form on Museum’s display of the voyage of the Viennese table and Starbucks tasting the following page.

26 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Entertainment and Learning Arts & Culture The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples presents the 2019 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series

Saturday, JONATHAN KARL: Jonathan Karl is a leading American political journalist. January 5, 2019, 7:30 p.m. He has covered every major beat in Washington. Currently, he is Chief White House Correspondent for ABC. You can see him on TV in the press room. You can watch him daily as he reports the news from the White House as it occurs. His topic: “Washington Turned Upside Down!” Saturday, THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET: For the 13th season per- February 2, 2019, 7:30 p.m. forming at the Cultural Series, Philharmonic musicians return with their outstanding musical program and commentary. A Viennese table and Starbucks tasting follow the program. A gala evening! Saturday, JAZZ WITH KEVIN G. MAULDIN: Kevin G. Mauldin has been the principal March 16, 2019, 7:30 p.m. bass at the Naples Philharmonic since 1990. His trio “String Theory” with Dan Heck on guitar and Glen Basham on violin will perform jazz at its best. Kevin received a master’s degree at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and performs at the Hot Springs Music Festival.  THE 2019 SAUL I. STERN CULTURAL SERIES For more information, call the synagogue office at 239.642.0800. Please send this form and pay- ment to the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145. Please send me tickets for the following Cultural Series programs: ____ $75 Patron, series For those wishing single event tickets: ____ $50 Series for members # of tickets:____ Jonathan Karl ____ $60 Series for non-members # of tickets:____ The Naples Philharmonic ____ $20 Single tickets for members # of tickets:____ Kevin G. Mauldin ____ $25 Single tickets for non-members All events take place at the Jewish Congregation _____Enclosed is my check payable to JCMI of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island. _____Please charge my credit card: Credit Card #______exp. ____/____

____ Please hold my tickets at Will Call ____ Please mail my tickets to the address below: Name______Address______City, State, Zip______Phone: ______

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 27 Arts & Culture Entertainment and Learning Musical Programs Naples Orchestra Laugh in Peace at Beth Tikvah & Chorus Comedy Tour eth Tikvah has scheduled a he Naples Orchestra & Chorus rabbi and a Muslim walk into three-part concert series. Each opens its 26th season of four or- a bar… part begins on a Sunday at 7:00 chestra programs on February 2 Rabbi, stand-up comic and au- Bp.m. and features beverages and lus- Tand 3. The venue again this year will be Athor Bob Alper returns to Naples with cious desserts. the sanctuary of Temple Shalom, 4630 Muslim comic Gibran Saleem for a Each of the performance groups Pine Ridge Road, Naples. night of comedy and fun on Thursday, has entertained at Beth Tikvah before The 2019 season features young art- February 21 at 7:00 p.m. and received an enthusiastic response. ists whose talents are propelling them Rabbi Alper has been featured on Each show costs $30 per person in ad- to musical acclaim. The February con- Today, Good Morning America, Com- vance or $35 at the door. Send RSVPs to certs feature Hong Kong native Aaron edy Central and Sirius XM Radio. His [email protected]. Chan, winner of a prestigious concerto humor is kind, intelligent and 100% Sunday, January 20: Pop Music competition, playing the masterwork, clean. Concert by Night Train. Classic songs Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto.” Gibran Saleem was a finalist on from “our younger days.” This dynamic The concerts on March 16 and 17 StandUp NBC. He has appeared on Late 5-piece band will entertain with a pro- feature Joey Wenda, an engaging, ver- Night, MTV, PBS and the final season of gram of ever-young ’50s and ’60s mu- satile freelance oboist, composer and Better Things on FX. sic. You’ll be tapping your feet, clapping educator, in Mozart’s “Oboe Concerto.” your hands, singing along and dancing The April 6 and 7 concerts feature in the aisles. Performance followed by the exciting, charismatic cellist, Thomas desserts and beverages. Mesa, performing Vivaldi’s “Concerto Sunday, January 27: Classical for Violin and Cello” with conductor/ Sounds with Boris and Bella. Boris and violinist Max Rabinovitsj, plus selec- Bella are established classical perform- tions by Tchaikovsky and Piazzolla. ers in the Naples area, with connections The April 27 and 28 concerts pres- to Artis—Naples. Boris Sandler and his ent soprano Jessica Grové in selections wife Bella Gutshtein are the hosts of from A Little Night Music, which she the Russian Music Salon at their Na- performed recently on Broadway with Gibran Saleem and Rabbi Bob Alper ples home. Violinist Sandler has been Bernadette Peters. Other Broadway Rabbi Alper says, “Humor high- a member of the Naples Philharmonic show stoppers include “My Fair Lady,” lights our commonalities. When we since 2001. Since she moved to Naples “Over the Rainbow” and “If I Were a laugh with someone, our worlds over- in 2002, Bella has been a concert pianist B e l l .” lap for a tiny but significant moment. It with Artis—Naples and has performed The season finale on April 27 and is then that our differences fade and our regularly at the Sypert Salon Series and 28 also includes violinist Max Rabino- common connections gleam forth.” Wang Chamber Music Series. She is vitsj in a Fiddler on the Roof orchestral Join Naples Jewish Congregation also a music educator. suite. The program concludes with pops for this wonderful event at the Unitarian Sunday, February 17: The Jewish favorites by Anderson, Strauss and the Universalist Congregation, 6340 Napa Jazz dynamic concert and historical rousing Sousa “Stars and Stripes.” Woods Way, Naples. Tickets are $40 presentation explores the interaction Tickets are $80 for the four con- for General Seating and $65 for Bene- between traditional Jewish music and certs and $25 for individual perfor- factor Preferred Seating. The event con- American jazz. Enjoy the encore of a mances. There is no admission charge cludes with an elegant wine and dessert sell-out. The Amici Music chamber for students. For information, please reception. music group members for this show are call 239.676.0077 or email info@naples Tickets are available at www. Steve Loew on clarinet and Dan Weiser orchestraandchorus.org. Tickets may be naplesjewishcongregation.org or mail on piano. You will be entertained and ordered online at www.naplesorchestra your check, payable to NJC, along with educated. andchorus.org. your email address and phone number to NJC, Attn: Tickets, PO Box 11194, THEYSee HELP pages MAKE 67CONNECTIONS - 69 for a calendar of community Naples, FL 34108. Tickets will be & THE JEWISHevents NEWS covering POSSIBLE. January to May 2019 held at the door.

28 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Israel Connection Arts & Culture Federation’s Next Overseas Mission: Italy and Israel By Jane Schiff, Federation Board Chair o you know what you will be Jewish community, and learn how Ho- visit some new ones. We will go to the doing October 12-24, 2019? locaust survivors came to Italy from the Golan and visit the mystical city of I know that I am going to be Displaced Persons Camps in prepara- Tzfat and the Sea of Galilee. travelingD to Italy and Israel with some tion for going to countries all over the Economics plays a huge role in wonderful longtime friends as well as world. making and keeping Israel a power- with some new ones. We will also build in shopping house in the family of nations. We will Just saying those two countries in time, because, as I mentioned, we will visit every woman’s dream factory – the the same sentence makes my mouth be in Italy! Naot factory outlet at Kibbutz Nao – as water. And while this is not a culinary After four days in Italy, we will well as other companies such as Given trip, I guarantee delicious, mouth- travel to Israel! We will be in Israel for Imagining, Keter Plastics and at least watering morsels each and every day! Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret, one high-tech facility. Why is our Federation offering a which Israelis celebrate on the same The trip is limited 30 participants, trip that combines time in both Italy day. It is a joyous time and we will do so if you are interested in joining us, and Israel – two amazing countries? something very special to celebrate let us know right away so that we can From the time of the Roman conquest with our Israeli friends. reserve a place for you. (At this time, of Israel, Jews have inhabited Italy. As with our last trip to Israel, we a deposit is not required.) Contact ei- There has been a long and rich Jewish will include both visiting Federation ther Jeffrey Feld at jfeld@jewishnaples. presence that will be shared with us. agencies and sightseeing. The trip will org or me at [email protected]. We will celebrate Sukkot in Rome in a focus on northern Israel as well as Tel I look forward to sharing this amazing synagogue – possibly the Great Syna- Aviv and Jerusalem. We will revisit experience with you. gogue. We will interact with the current some of our favorite agencies and also

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Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 29 Arts & Culture Israel Connection Israel Scouts to Sing and Dance in Naples he Tzofim (Israel Scouts)ing and dancing in your seat or, if you times and locations for the 2019 events Friendship Caravan made its are lucky, dancing with them. We are were not firm. Look for more informa- inaugural appearance in Nap- sure you will shed a few tears of pride tion in the spring issues of the Federa- Tples in June 2013 at Temple Shalom for these wonderful goodwill ambassa- tion Star. and attracted 250 people – young and dors for the State of Israel. If you would like to host a Scout at young-at-heart alike. After skipping The Scouts events in Naples are your home or support this event, please 2014, the Scouts have performed annu- sponsored by the Jewish Federation of contact Renee’ Bialek at 239.263.4205 ally at several Naples venues since 2015. Greater Naples. At press time, the dates, or [email protected]. The Israel Scouts travel throughout North America each summer as em- issaries. They typically reach over 35 states, including 250 camps, community centers, synagogues, senior homes and schools, performing for an audience totaling nearly 100,000 people. They are bright and dynamic per- formers. Their singing, dancing and storytelling are high-energy and up- beat, with an intense love for the land and the people of Israel, and a strong desire to share that passion with you. Each Caravan has five male and five female scouts who will have you sing- Celebrate Israel Interested in your family’s history? Event he entire community is invited to the third annual Celebrate Is- rael Day to be held on Sunday, TApril 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Shalom in Naples. Rick Recht, one of the top- touring musicians of Jewish music will bring his lively concert to Naples. Recht has used the genre of Jewish rock music to instill pride and identity in audiences throughout the United States. In addition to this program, there will be vendors with goods made in Israel, as well as representatives from many Jewish organizations. There will Do you have a similar photo in your home? Who are these people? Are be activities for children as well. The they related to you? How do you find out? Researching your family Men’s Club of Temple Shalom will sell genealogy can help you find the answers to all these questions. food and refreshments. Want to find out how to get started? Come to the next meeting of The Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples the Jewish Genealogy SIG (Shared Interest Group) at the Jewish Fed- is sponsoring this event. For more in- eration of Greater Naples offices (2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite formation, please call Renee’ Bialek at 2201, Naples) on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. the Federation office at 239.263.4205. Seating is limited. RSVP to [email protected]. (See the ad on the following page.)

30 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples at Celebrate Israel 2019 at Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34119 presented by The Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Join us for food, fun, & Israeli fair Sunday, April 14, 2019 10:30AM

For more information, booth opportunities, or sponsorship info., please call Renee at 239-263-4205 [email protected] Arts & Culture Social Groups and Activities Social Groups, Events and B-I-N-G-O every Monday Programs at Federation on Marco Island et connected the Federation’s social groups, events ingo at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island is th and programs. It doesn’t matter what synagogue you now in its 20 year. Bingo provides great fun, commu- are affiliated with or if you are unaffiliated, you are nity fellowship, lots of good food and prizes. A dedi- Bcated group of volunteers run Monday-night Bingo through welcomeG to join and attend these groups, club and events. For more information, contact Renee’ Bialek, Com- April at JCMI, 991 Winterberry Drive. munity Program Coordinator at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, at [email protected]. ¡¡ Jewish Professionals – business networking events ¡¡ Young Jewish Professionals – for ages 20-30s ¡¡ JiFFS: Jewish Forty to Fifty Singles ¡¡ Mix & Mingle – Jewish single seniors, ages 55 and up ¡¡ Backgammon club ¡¡ Jewish Genealogy Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bonanza numbers are posted at Read Connections and the 6:00 p.m., and the first game is called at 7:00 p.m. Each player receives a dinner consisting of a kosher hot dog, sauerkraut, Federation Star online at relish, onions, pickles, chips, coffee, tea and baked goodies. JCMI Monday-night Bingo is open to the entire Marco www.jewishnaples.org Island/Naples community. For more information, call the temple office at 239.642.0800. FLORIDA JEWISH HISTORY MONTH Friends of the Collier County Library and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples present the ANNUAL NAPLES KLEZMER REVIVAL BAND CONCERT Wednesday, January 16 at 6:00 pm Collier County South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Starting Monday, December 17: Please follow these steps to make your reservation: ¡¡ Go to collierlibrary.org ¡¡ Click on “Events” on the blue menu bar ¡¡ Click on “Adults” ¡¡ Scroll to January 16 and register

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PRESENTING THE NEWEST AND BEST AWARDWINNING FILMS ON THE JEWISH CIRCUIT PRESENTING THE NEWEST AND BEST AWARDWINNING FILMS ON THE JEWISH CIRCUIT OpeningOpening Day Day THE SAMUEL PROJECT THE SAMUEL PROJECT SundaySunday afternoon afternoon December December 1 1 201201 FilmFilm 2:00 PM ReceptionReception following following the the Film Film HALHAL LINDEN LINDEN plays plays Eli’s Eli’s grandfather grandfather Samuel. Samuel. Eli Eli getsgets toto knowknow his grandfather for the firstfirst timetime whenwhen he he makes makes him him the the sub subjectject of of an an animated animated art art projectproject for for school. school. With With dreams dreams of of becoming becoming a a professional professional artist,artist, the high school senior discoversdiscovers that that hishis grandpa, grandpa, a asimple simple Jewish Jewish dry dry cleaner, cleaner, was was heroicallyheroically saved saved from from Nazi Nazi capture capture in in Germany Germany byby aa youngyoung womanwoman when he was a boy. AfterAfter hesitating,hesitating, Samuel Samuel agrees agrees to to tell tell his his story story for for the the projectproject——a storya story he he hasn’t hasn’t told told in in over over 75 75 years. years. In In the the endend Eli’sEli’s projectproject makes the finals inin aa countywidecountywide art art showcase showcase where where he he unveils unveils his his animated animated ‘Samuel‘Samuel Project’. Project’. Winner Winner of of Audience Audience Award Award at at this this year’syear’s Los Angeles Jewish Film FestivalFestival. . 9922 Minutes Minutes EnglishEnglish

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SHELTERSHELTER SundaySunday afternoon afternoon February February 10 10 20120199 FilmFilm 2:00 PM ReceptionReception following following the the Film Film TwoTwo women. women. NAOMI. NAOMI. She’s She’s Israeli. Israeli. She’s She’s tough. tough. She’s She’s fragile.fragile. She’sShe’s trying to have a baby. She’sShe’s a a Mossad Mossad agent. agent. MONA. MONA. She’s She’s Lebanese. Lebanese. She’s She’s tough.tough. She’s She’s fragile. fragile. She She works works for for the the Mossad. Mossad. She She has has toto paypay thethe price.price. Two women take usus intointo aa com complex,plex, multi multi-dimensional-dimensional labyrinth labyrinth of of trust trust and and mistrust,mistrust, of of honesty honesty and and deception, deception, of of loyalty loyalty and and betrayal. betrayal. TheseThese areare women who are thethe emotionalemotional core, core, the the emotional emotional force, force, the the emot emotionalional drive drive that that takestakes the the audience audience on on and and in in to to their their journey. journey. A A thriller thriller wrappingwrapping anan intimate story set in aa safehouse.safehouse. A A safe safe house. house. Nothing Nothing is is safe. safe. N Nobodyobody is issecure. secure. NoNo one one is isimmune. immune. Everyone Everyone is is searching searching for for SHELTER. SHELTER. WinnerWinner at the Haifa International FilmFilm FestivalFestival and and the the Palm Palm Springs Springs International International FilmFilm Festival. Festival. 939 3M Minutesinutes EnglishEnglish Arabic Arabic HebrewHebrew andand German

THETHE TESTAMENT TESTAMENT SundaySunday afternoon afternoon March March 2 2 201 20199 FilmFilm 2:00 PM ReceptionReception following following the the Film Film Yoel,Yoel, an an international international expert expert in in Holocaust Holocaust research, research, has has spentspent overover fifteen years diligently studyingstudying thethe Nazis Nazis methods methods of of annihilating annihilating Jews Jews in in Austria Austria andand Hungary. Hungary. In In the the course course of of his his research research he he discovers, discovers, almostalmost byby chance, classified documentsdocuments whichwhich hint hint to to the the fact fact that that his his mother mother is is living living under under anan assumed assumed identity. identity. The The further further he he plunges plunges into into his his researchresearch thethe moremore he doubts his mothers JewishJewish identity.identity. A A mystery mystery about about a aman man who who is iswilling willing to torisk risk everything everything to to discover discover the the truth. truth. Yoel, Yoel, confident confident thatthat heshes right,right, insists on bringingbringing thethe truthtruth toto light light no no matter matter the the cost cost to to him, him, his his family, family, his his mother and himself. mother and himself. WWinnerinner of of B Bestest F Filmilm A Awardward at at thethe HaifaHaifa InternationalInternational Film Festival.. Minutes Minutes Hebrew Hebrew German German and and English English

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Make checks payable to JCMI Jewish Film Festival 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island FL 312 Make checks payable to JCMI Jewish Film Festival 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island FL 312 Name______Name______Address______City/State/Zip ______Address______City/State/Zip ______Phone ______Email______Phone ______Email______SERIES TICKETS: ______Patron @ ______Regular @ SERIES TICKETS: ______Patron @ ______Regular @ Individual Films: ______@ $5 each ______(please specify film) Individual Films: ______@ $5 each ______(please specify film) ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR ADDITIONALALL PROGRAMS INFORMATION SUBJECT PLEASE TO CONTACT CHANGE THE WITHOUT JCMI OFFICE NOTICE AT 239 2000 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE JCMI OFFICE AT 239 2000 Arts & Culture Museum The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center he Holocaust Museum & Janet otry, hatred and violence. Over 200,000 ter, alternative and home school group G. and Harvey D. Cohen Edu- students, teachers and visitors have environments. cation Center embarks on a participated in Museum programs and Among the wide variety of pro- Tnew chapter in late Spring 2019 with a events, and over 90,000 have viewed grams available is the 5-8-10 Project. move into its own building. With larger its Holocaust-era Boxcar Exhibit, on This program introduces th5 graders space, updated exhibits and improved loan from Jack and F.E. Nortman and to Holocaust rescuer Irena Sendler, technology, the Museum can now edu- The Boxcar Foundation. Daily docent- whose courageous actions helped oth- cateThe many Stories more students, Behind teachers Two Non-Fiction and led tours Narratives are offered, with school and ers; 8th graders tour the Museum and visitors.1:00 - 3:30 pm • Temple Shalomprivate groupSponsored tours available by Wollman, by ap - meetJAN with a Holocaust survivor for a pointment.Gehrke The & Associates, Museum P.A. hosts personal account of the Holocaust; 10th Stephen M. Flatow • A Father’s Story Stephen M. Flatow says he was “just a real estatepermanent lawyer in New Jersey” and – untiltemporary ex- graders receive an overview of geno- April 9, 1995 – the day he learned his daughterhibits, Alisa, a 20-year-oldspecial collegeevents, films and cides through history. 16WEDNESDAY student traveling in Israel, had been the victim of a terrorist bus-bombing. After he discovered the Iranian government hadspeakers. directly sponsored the bomber, The Museum serves teachers and Flatow decided to sue the terrorist state. Working withIt a hasWashington received lawyer “Best of the students in a six-county area, and is a and an astute forensic researcher, Flatow not only won a dramatic verdict against Iran, but collected a huge judgment. A Father’sGulfshore” Story recalls and the eventsTripAdvisor “Cer- Designated Site of the Florida Depart- surrounding his successful lawsuit. tificates of Excellence” awards, and ment of Education Commissioner’s Stephen M. Flatow is a lawyer in New Jersey. His successful lawsuit against Iran is legendary throughout the internationalis legal listed community. among This the is his “Top 10 Things Task Force on Holocaust Education. memoir. A major motion picture based on Flatow’sto Do life isin in Naples.”development. Professional Educator Develop- GregoryRendering J.of newWallance Museum reception • The area Woman EducationWho Fought Mission an Empire ment workshops are offered through- Founded in The2001, Woman theWho FoughtMuseum’s an Empire is Age-appropriatethe improbable but true odyssey student of a programs are out the year and are free for teachers, mission is to teachbold youngthe womanlessons – the of daughter the of Romanian-bornoffered for Jewish grades settlers in K-12Pal- through col- thanks to the generous legacy gift of the estine – who became the daring leader of a Middle East spy ring. Following Holocaust to inspirethe outbreak action of World against War I, bigSarah- andlege/university her ring of Nili spies operated in public, behind private, char- Museum’s Merrill Kuller Teacher Edu- enemy lines to furnish vital information to British intelligence in Cairo. She was caught and tortured by the Turks in the fall of 1917. To protect her secrets, cation Series. Sarah, who was only 27, shot herself. Set at the birth of the modern Middle East, Location and Hours her story is both an espionage thriller and the tale of the Jewish JoanTickets of Arc. still Gregory J. Wallance is a lawyer and writer in New York City. He is the The Museum is currently located at author of Papa’s Game, about the theft of the French Connectionavailable. heroin, Call 4760 Tamiami Trail North (US 41), which received a nonfiction nomination for an Edgar Allan Poe239.263.4205 Award. Suite 7, Naples. It will relocate in late today! Spring 2019 to 975 Imperial Golf Two Authors Share Their Personal and Inspiring Stories Monday, February 18 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm • Naples Conference Center Course Blvd., Naples. Check the web- 1:00 - 3:30 pm • Naples Conference Center siteFEB for updates. Sponsored by Dr. Barrett Ross Ginsberg and Hours: Open Tuesdays through Ariel Burger • Witness The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Ed. Ctr. of SWFL Sundays, closed Mondays and major Ariel Burger first met Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel Wiesel at age 15. They studied and taught together. Witness chronicles U.S. holidays. January-April 30: 12:30

the intimate conversations between these two men over decades, as Burger 18MONDAY to 5:00 p.m. May-December: 1:00 to sought counsel while navigating his own personal journey. In this hopeful, thought-provoking and inspiring book, Burger takes us into Elie Wiesel’s 4:00 p.m. Tours: daily docent-led and classroom, where the art of listening and storytelling conspire to keep memory self-guided tours available. School and alive. As Wiesel’s teaching assistant, Burger gives us a front-row seat in and out of the classroom, sharing these stories, making us, the readers, witnesses. private group tours by appointment. Ariel Burger is a teacher, artist, lecturer and rabbi. He worked in the education-innovation sector for many years and now lectures and leads workshops The Museum has grown into an im- on spirituality, creativity and social change. portant Southwest Florida community Rebecca Erbelding • Rescue Board partner and looks forward to making a Rescue Board tells the unknown story of the War Refugee Board, FDR’s un- lasting impact on Holocaust education publicized effort to save Jews. In January 1944, a Treasury lawyer named John for generations to come. Pehle convinced FDR to create the Board. Over the next 20 months, Pehle pulled together D.C. pencil pushers, international relief workers, smugglers For more information, naming and and millionaires to run operations across four continents. They tricked Nazis, sponsorship opportunities, please con- forged papers, recruited spies, laundered money, and funneled millions of dollars into Europe. The War Refugee Board saved tens of thousands of lives. tact President & CEO Susan Suarez at Rebecca Erbelding is an archivist, curator and historian at the U.S. Holocaust [email protected] Memorial Museum in D.C. She has a PhD in American history from George Mason University. Her work has been profiled inThe Washington Post, The New or call 239.263.9200. Visit our website York Times, The New Yorker, on the History Channel, NPR and other outlets. at www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org.

34 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Holocaust Studies Arts & Culture Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies he Center for Judaic, Holocaust, the Holocaust and other genocides, as tion Star as arrangements are finalized. and Genocide Studies at Florida well as to strengthen the democratic Where it is possible and feasible, Gulf Coast University is a uni- institutions that can confront geno- events will be open to the wider com- Tversity-focused academic institution, es- cide and other threats to human rights, munity as well as the university com- tablished in 2005 due to the pioneering such as intolerance, anti-Semitism, rac- munity. In such circumstances, it is efforts of several members of the Jewish ism and ignorance. The Center seeks to always imperative that outside guests of communities of Southwest Florida. achieve these aims through providing the university obtain a parking permit The Center has several priorities: to educational opportunities within the from the Welcome Booth upon arriving increase knowledge and understanding university, the wider community, and in on campus. about the Holocaust and other geno- partnership with educational and other Interested members of the com- cides; to enhance understanding of organizations throughout Florida, the munity are invited to refer to the Cen- Jewish life through educational initia- United States and internationally. ter website regularly in order to learn of tives; and to rescue the history of the The Center will host a number of new initiatives and developments. vibrant Jewish communities that were events, all with the intention of edu- For information about the Center lost. The Center has grown to become cating new generations of students. and its events, as well as giving oppor- a focus in Southwest Florida for all aca- Key events in 2019 include a Holocaust tunities, please contact: demic matters relating to Jewish civi- and genocide commemoration week Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director lization, the Holocaust, genocide and beginning on April 1 – the same week, 239.590.7239 or [email protected] remembrance. 25 years ago, that the Rwandan Geno- www.fgcu.edu/hc/ In the forthcoming year, the Cen- cide began. Also planned is an academic Florida Gulf Coast University ter will continue in its quest to increase conference that will take place in the fall. 10501 FGCU Boulevard South knowledge and understanding about Details will be advertised in the Federa- Fort Myers, FL 33965

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Early 2019 Classes/Lectures The Gerald Sager Scholar-in-Residence Program at Beth Tikvah March 8-10 abbi Benjamin J. Segal is an Jews and the Land of Israel. Among Alto, California, for four years. He has author and lecturer, living in his many articles are: “The Liberated spent many years in High Holiday pul- Jerusalem. His biblical com- Woman of Valor,” pits in America, Canada and mentariesR include The Song of Songs: A “The Land of Israel in England, both as rabbi and Woman in Love (2009), A New Psalm: the Torah” (an appen- cantor, and has served often The Psalms as Literature, (2013), and dix to the Torah com- as scholar-in-residence and/ Kohelet’s Search for Truth: A New Read- mentary, Etz Hayim) or lecturer in tens of syna- ing of Ecclesiastes (2016). and “Where Liturgy gogues and other communal He is a past president of the Schech- and Bible Meet: Psalm institutions, primarily in the ter Institute of Jewish Studies, the aca- 27, for the Season of United States, Canada and demic, rabbinic and educational center Repentance.” Israel, but also in England of Masorti Judaism in Israel; and of In January 2017, and Australia. Melitz, the Centers for Jewish and Zi- Rabbi Segal was hon- He made aliyah in 1973, onist Education. Previously, he served ored by the Jewish and lives in Jerusalem with for 19 years as the Director of the Ra- Theological Seminary Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal his wife Judy. The Segals have mah Programs in Israel. of America with the Solomon Schech- five children and 21 grandchildren. Among his volunteer roles, he is ter Jewish Educator’s Award Rabbi Segal will be presenting a se- a former Chairman of the Masorti Rabbi Segal was ordained at the ries of four lectures during the weekend Movement in Israel. For many years, Jewish Theological Seminary of Amer- of March 8-10. Program details avail- he served on the Expanded Executive ica in 1969, and served as a pulpit rabbi able at www.bethtikvahnaples.org. of the World Zionist Organization and in Congregation Kol Emeth in Palo was active in the Board of Governors’ Committee for Youth Aliyah. He was Rabbi Gross’s Life Long the chair of the executive of the Meimad political party in Israel. He is presently Learning Series on the boards of various educationally- oin Rabbi Mark Gross at the Jew- tinuation of January’s session, celebrat- based non-profit organizations. ish Congregation of Marco Island ing the burning words of fire that reach Besides the above-named commen- for thought-provoking discussions out to us through the ages. taries, Rabbi Segal has also authored onJ the fourth Sunday in January and All sessions convene at the syna- Returning: The Land of Israel as Focus in February. gogue (991 Winterberry Drive), meet- Jewish History (revised, 2005), and two January 27: “An Introduction to the ing in the beautifully renovated and study texts: Missionary at the Door: Our Prophets of the Bible: Part I” – Encoun- expanded Meer Center. Classes begin Uniqueness and Midrash: The Quest for ter some of the most stirring poetry in with a coffee social at 9:30 a.m., and a Contemporary Past. He has also pub- the Bible, as we meet God’s inspired the presentation runs from 10:00 to ap- lished various articles on Biblical, edu- messengers, whose message is as time- proximately 11:30 a.m. There is no fee cational and Zionist issues, including less for us as it was timely for them. for JCMI members; unaffiliated guests the (Hebrew) booklet, A People and its February 24: “An Introduction to the are welcome and asked to make a $5 Land, an ideological statement on the Prophets of the Bible: Part II” – A con- contribution.

36 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Early 2019 Classes/Lectures Adult Education Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida Adult Education he Jewish Historical Society of receive updates. Jewish Pioneers. Southwest Florida Adult Edu- During Master Classes, students From Abraham Myers to present- cation includes Master Classes hear about the timeline of SWFL Jew- day residents, the community’s Jewish Tabout Southwest Florida Jewish His- ish history and learn fascinating de- presence is being documented and pre- tory, TELLY Award-winning South- tails about early Jewish settlers. Footage served for future generations. west Florida Jewish Pioneers Series from the Society’s archival collection Join the efforts by contacting the films, and other relevant informative and interviews are presented. Also in- Jewish Historical Society of South- sessions. Please check www.jhsswf.org cluded are some of the nine films the west Florida at 833.547.7935 or office@ for current events, to register and to Society has made Southwest Florida jhsswf.org. Elliott Katz Holocaust History Lecture Series olocaust Museum & Educa- tures will be held at Hodges University, For more information, please con- tion Center docent Elliott Naples Campus, in the White Commu- tact April May at [email protected] or Katz will present his 7th An- nity Room, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 239.598.6153. Hnual Elliott Katz Holocaust History You must register beforehand for Schedule of classes: Lecture Series from January - March. each lecture you wish to attend. Admis- ¡¡ January 10: Casablanca The series features all-new topics. Lec- sion is $20 per lecture or $80 for the ¡¡ January 24: Now It Begins series of six. Hodges University is han- ¡¡ February 7: The World Looks On Jewish Spirituality dling all reservations. You may regis- ¡¡ February 21: Let’s Pretend ¡ issy Balsam, Temple Shalom ter online at https://hu.formstack.com/ ¡ March 7: Where To Go To Be Safe ¡ member and yoga teacher, forms/katz_lecture_series. ¡ March 21: Maybe You Were Right will lead this class that will focusM on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other Center for Judaic, Holocaust, mindfulness practices. The sessions take place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every and Genocide Studies other Thursday for eight weeks, begin- Dedicated to educating all sectors of society about ning January 10. Cost: $36. For more information, call the tem- Jewish civilization, the Holocaust, and genocide through: ple office at 239.455.3030. • scholarship • outreach Beth Tikvah Rosh • inquiry Hodesh Group • sharing knowledge ively learning sessions for • preserving the record women meet monthly on Sun- • helping teachers days at 10:00 a.m. There is no • encouraging students Lcharge to participate, and nonmembers are welcome. RSVP to Elaine Kamin at [email protected]. The January 6 facilitator is Elaine Kamin; Sylvia Simko is the February 3 facilitator with a session on “Jewish Presence in Argentina;” Terri Kline will lead the group on March 19. The last Visit www.fgcu.edu/hc/ meetings of the season are on April 10 and May 8: topics to be announced. Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 37 Adult Education Early 2019 Classes/Lectures Lectures with Dr. June Sochen Lecture with Sam Geist and Joyce Schrager am’s early business roots in sporting good retail (he ran a 15-store chain) taught him well about our volatile, r. June Sochen, Distinguished Professor Emerita of ever-changing marketplace. His experience provides History from Northeastern Illinois University, is the Sus with an invaluable perspective that he has been sharing author of many books including The New Woman: with audiences across North and South America and Europe FeminismD in Greenwich Village, 1910-1920 and Consecrate for almost 20 years. He is much Every Day: The Public Lives of Jewish American Women, in demand as a motivational 1880-1920. Naples readers have enjoyed her energetic guest speaker for business-related commentaries in the Naples Daily News. organizations. June’s sister, Joyce Schrager, who has a master’s degree On Thursday, March 28 at from Northwestern University, is a popular Chicago-area 7:30 p.m., Sam Geist offers the lecturer on politics, current latest edition of his views about events and literature. Both “The Speed of Change” and its women have keen insights into consequence in our daily life. dilemmas that we face today. Sam Geist Think of technological change, This winter they present lifestyle change and communication change. Refreshments a two-part series titled “U.S. follow the presentation. Cost: $15 is requested from non- Prospects for the Future.” members. RSVP to [email protected] June Sochen & Joyce Schrager Part One meets on Thurs- day, January 17 and Part Two meets on Thursday, February Lectures with Neil Adelman 21. Both lectures take place at Beth Tikvah at 7:30 p.m. Light eil Adelman is a retired attorney from Chicago. refreshments follow the presentations. Cost: $15 is requested He has spoken on various Jewish subjects at Beth from nonmembers. RSVP to [email protected]. Tikvah in Naples, and at Nsynagogues and men’s clubs in the ISRAEL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Chicago area for several years. Neil of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has also lectured on opera in Chi- PRESENTS: cago for 14 years and for the Re- FORTY YEARS AFTER THE 1979 EGYPTIAN-ISRAELI PEACE TREATY: naissance Academy in Naples for “WHY EGYPTIAN-ISRAELI NEGOTIATIONS WORKED THEN BUT six years including this year. PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL TALKS REMAIN REMOTE TODAY?” On Thursday, February 7, WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 13, 2019 • 7:00 PM Temple Shalom Neil will present a talk on Emma 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples Lazarus. On Thursday, March 14, his Neil Adelman PRESENTED BY DR. KENNETH W. STEIN topic will be “Jewish Immigration to the U. S.” To pre-register: Light refreshments follow the lectures, which are held Call Shannon at Dr. Kenneth Stein is a professor of Contemporary Middle the Jewish Eastern History, Political Science and Israeli Studies at at Beth Tikvah. Cost: $15 is requested from nonmembers. Federation of Emory University. He is the founding director of the Emory Greater Naples Institute for the Study of Modern Israel and founding RSVP to [email protected]. 239-263-4205 President of the Center for Israel Education (CIE). He has written six books and many scholarly articles. Or mail a check to: Temple Shalom JFGN, 2500 He has earned recognition for his teaching and mentoring of Vanderbilt Beach students. Devoting extraordinary energy and time, he has Rd., Suite 2201 spent the last decade teaching Israel’s history to more than Scholar-in-Residence Naples, FL 34109 800 Jewish teachers and in turn reaching some 400,000 Attn: IAC dwin Black, award-winning New York Times bestsell- Jewish students across North America. He originated the Please be sure to include your name, CIE website, www.israed.org, considered to be the most ing author of IBM and the Holocaust, The Farhud and address, phone number, robust online source about modern Israel. His most recent and the number work is based on arrival research, looking at the Sadat, Financing the Flames, presents a three-part lecture attending. For students, please indicate school Begin, Carter relationship of the 1970s, with comparisons of Eseries over the course of the weekend of January 25-28. attending. why peace treaty negotiations today are highly unlikely. For more information, please call the temple office at Pre-registration: $18 At the door: $25 239.455.3030. Students: Free (pre-registration only) See pages 67 - 69 for a calendar of community events covering January to May 2019

38 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Early 2019 Classes/Lectures Adult Education Sunday School for Adults SIXTH emple Shalom’s Rabbi Emeritus ANNUAL James Perman shares his exten- sive knowledge in his inimitable Tstyle for Sunday School for Adults, now in its 25th year. There is no cost, and all are welcome. This season’s dates are February 24 and March 3. SUNDAYS MARCH 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2019 AT 7:30PM For more information, call the tem- SUGDEN THEATRE • 701 5TH AVE SOUTH, NAPLES ple office at 239.455.3030. MARCH 3 MARCH 10 MARCH 17 MARCH 24 Hadassah SHOELACES WHO WILL WRITE THE OTHER WORKING sponsored by OUR STORY STORY WOMAN Book Clubs sponsored by sponsored by sponsored by he Collier/Lee Chapter of Ha- dassah has several active Book Clubs which meet at a member’s Thome. Participants have lunch either at the home or a local restaurant. If you are interested in joining a JOIN THE 2019 FESTIVAL NOW! Secure your festival tickets by mailing this form with a check made payable to: Hadassah Book Club or starting one of your own, please contact the following. Naples Jewish Film Festival, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109 ¡¡ Lynn Wilner: 239.598.1009 Subscriber(s) / Patron(s) ______or [email protected] ¡¡ Shelley Skelton: 239.301.0509 ______or [email protected] ¡¡ Judy Donaldson: 239.814.7420 Email ______or [email protected] (Hadassah Book Club North) Address ______City/State/Zip ______Hadassah Phone ______Study Group PATRON LEVELS he Collier/Lee Chapter of Ha- Patrons enjoy a preferred seating area and special screen recognition dassah has a Study Group that ❏ EXECUTIVE PRODUCER $1,500 • Six tickets to each of the four fi lms meets on the third Monday of ❏ DIRECTOR $1,000 • Four tickets to each of the four fi lms Tthe month from October through June. ❏ FESTIVAL FRIEND $500 • Two tickets to each of the four fi lms The Study Group has studied Jewish bi- ographies from Gold Meir and Rabin SUBSCRIBER LEVEL to Jewish artists, Israeli and Jewish his- ❏ SUBSCRIBER $100 X ____ • One ticket to each of the four fi lms tory, as well as contemporary issues fac- ing Israel. The group meets for an always lively Presented by Sponsored in part by lunch at 11:30 a.m. at First Watch on Pine Ridge and Livingston Roads, and Jewish Federation then at the Temple Shalom library at OF GREATER NAPLES 1:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Arlene Yedid at 239.455.1912 or [email protected]. NAPLESJEWISHFILMFESTIVAL.ORG • 239-434-1818

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 39 Adult Education Early 2019 Classes/Lectures Torah Talk oin Temple Shalom on the first Sat- urday of each month throughout the year for Torah Talk, a lay-led discussionJ of the week’s parashah. Enjoy a light breakfast at 8:15 a.m., with discussion at 8:30 a.m. Regular Shabbat services begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Kiddush luncheon. There is no cost, and all are welcome. For more information, call the temple office at 239.455.3030. Sisterhood Book Bag oin Temple Shalom Sisterhood’s Book Bag group as they meet at For All Your Photography Needs 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of For All Your Photography Needs eachJ month through April. The Book Portraits: Events: Bag group meets in the Perman Library, Portraits: Events: Portraits: Family Events: Corporate and new attendees are always welcome. Family Corporate Join this interesting and dynamic group EventFamily PartiesCorporate Event Parties for thought-provoking and stimulating Event Parties discussion! Head Shots Sports Head Shots Sports For more information, email Helen Children Weinfeld at [email protected]. Children Ted Epstein At Beth Tikvah Ted Epstein with Rabbi Chorny Ted239.249.0699 Epstein 239.249.0699 abbi Ammos Chorny’s “Jew- [email protected] ish Perspectives” class meets on [email protected] Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Partici- [email protected] pantsR are invited to bring a dairy lunch. www.naplesphotography.net His “Introduction to Judaism” course www.naplesphotography.net meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There www.naplesphotography.net is no charge to attend these courses. Nonmembers are welcome, and one needn’t be Jewish to participate. Rabbi Chorny also teaches in the Melton program that meets at Temple Shalom. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY HELP MAKE CONNECTIONS & THE FEDERATION STAR POSSIBLE.

40 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Early 2019 Classes/Lectures Adult Education Jewish Community Day of Learning – January 20 avid Prager, the Southern Re- cussion of the book Violins of Hope. provoking event. Tickets are $18. gional Representative for the A National Jewish Book Award win- Snacks and bottled water will be avail- Simon Wiesenthal Center, will ner in 2014, Violins of Hope relates the able for purchase. Participants are en- beD one of the featured presenters at the stories of violins played by Jewish mu- couraged to bring a brown-bag lunch Third Annual Jewish Community Day sicians during the Holocaust and the and to participate in discussion groups of Learning to be held on Sunday, Janu- Israeli violinmaker who brought these in the Temple Shalom social hall. A ary 20 at Temple Shalom. The Simon precious instruments back to life. The luncheon option of turkey or vegetar- Wiesenthal Center is one of the largest book connects the rich traditions of ian can be pre-ordered with your event international Jewish human rights or- violins in Jewish music throughout the registration for an additional $10. ganizations in the world. centuries and the individual stories of To register, please use the ticket Rabbi Stephen Fuchs will be pre- each of the instruments that came to order form below, or call the Federa- senting a program entitled “Prison- his shop. Following the discussion, tion office at 239.263.4205 if paying by ers of Hope.” Rabbi Fuchs, spiritual participants are invited to attend a vio- credit card. leader of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands lin concert performed by local violin- The Jewish Community Day of on Sanibel, has a career that spans 40 ist Rachel Cox. Her concert is entitled Learning is proudly sponsored by the years. He has also served as the presi- “Voices of Hope: Music and Poetry of Jewish Community Relations Coun- dent of the World Union for Progressive the Holocaust.” cil of the Jewish Federation of Greater Judaism. The Greater Naples community is Naples. Many thanks to Temple Shalom Other presentations include a dis- invited to participate in this thought- for hosting this event. JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY OF LEARNING REGISTRATION FORM A Jewish Community Relations Council event sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Temple Shalom (4630 Pine Ridge Rd.) Schedule: 9:15 a.m. Doors Open and Check-in 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:00 - 10:45 Speaker 1: Rabbi Stephen L. Fuchs - “Prisoners of Hope” 10:45 - 11:00 Break: snacks and water provided 11:00 - 11:45 Speaker 2: David Prager - “Hope Lives When People Remember” 11:45 - 12:30 Focus Discussion Groups: Brown-bag lunch* (no pork or shellfish) *Or order lunch for 12:30 - 1:00 Rene & Sam Geist and Linda & Alex Wertheim - Discussion of Violins of $10 with registration Hope by James Grymes (vegetarian and turkey 1:00 - 1:45 Concert: “Voices of Hope: Music and Poetry of the Holocaust” sandwich options). by Rachel Cox (violin/viola) and accompanist Mary Seal (piano) Water and dessert provided. 1:45 - 2:00 Final Remarks 2:00 - 2:30 Meet with speakers and purchase books The Jewish Community Day of Learning mission aspires to celebrate Jewish life and learning, connecting Jews of all backgrounds to their Jewish heritage. Questions? Call the Federation office at 239.263.4205.

YES! I’d love to attend the Jewish Community Day of Learning! Commu ish n 3 ways to RSVP: w it e y J  Registration: $18  Lunch: $10  Vegetarian  Turkey Sponsored Tikkun (Pick up tickets at the event.) Olam  Check enclosed (payable to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples) Mail this order form to: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples by J  Please charge my:  MasterCard  Visa  American Express R C C 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201 e il l R c at n Card #______Exp. ____/____ cvv#_____ ions Cou Naples, FL 34109 of the Jewish Federation of Collier County Name: ______In person at the Federation office. Please fill out form in advance. Address:______Charge by phone: City: ______ST: ______Zip: ______239.263.4205 Phone: ______Email: ______Please fill out form prior to calling.

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Naples Senior Center at JFCS he Naples Senior Center at JFCS 100 different activities, including art teers. Activities include Dakim Brain empowers seniors and families classes, computer instruction, movie Fitness, art and music therapy, activi- by giving them tools to address afternoons, lectures, cards, discussion ties that strengthen language and or- Tlife’s challenges. Naples Senior Center groups, foreign language classes, book ganizational skills, and reminiscence is located at 5025 Castello Drive in Na- club, Tai Chi and other exercise pro- activities. The groups provide a cogni- ples, and provides services to the com- grams are part of the Center’s vibrant tively stimulating experience in a safe munities of Collier and Southern Lee programs. and nurturing environment for the counties. The Annual Membership is $25 per person with dementia, and four hours Senior Center person. There are no additional fees. of respite for the caregiver. On January 22, 2014, the Naples Senior Scholarships are available for those who Early Memory Loss Program Center at JFCS opened the doors to the cannot afford to pay. Reservations are The Center has started an Early Mem- first senior center in Collier County. requested for Lunch and More and spe- ory Loss (EML) program designed to The Naples Senior Center is a vibrant cific programs. Members of the com- preserve and challenge cognitive abili- place for seniors to socialize, receive munity are invited to visit the Center. ties, teach memory strategies and en- services and participate in a variety For an up-to-date calendar of activities, courage active lifestyles. The program of stimulating programs. The Naples visit www.naplesseniorcenter.org. serves individuals with Mild Cognitive Senior Center is open to all denomi- Core Programs and Services Impairment (MCI), early memory loss nations of adults 60 years of age and Senior Outreach and Support Services or individuals with a significant con- older to help them maintain a healthy, The Naples Senior Center at JFCS Out- cern about their memory. The program satisfying quality of life by providing reach and Support program includes a is for individuals who are mindful of services and activities in a nurturing variety of supportive services to frail the challenges they are experiencing environment. Presently there are 1,400 seniors who are unable to come into and choose to participate in group ac- members. the office. The program provides a wide tivities that promote brain health. It is The Center is open five days a week range of srevices: facilitated by a licensed clinical social offering a weekly lunch program fol- ¡¡ Geriatric Case Management worker. lowed by entertainment. More than ¡¡ Information and Referral Emotional Support Services ¡¡ Dementia Caregiver Case Manage- The Center provides emotional support NAPLES SENIOR CENTER AT JFCS ment and Educational Support to seniors and their families. Licensed 5025 Castello Drive ¡¡ Friendly Visiting social workers and counselors assist Suite 101 ¡¡ Volunteer Driving with challenges brought about by life Naples, FL 34103 ¡¡ Telephone Reassurance transitions such as aging, cognitive de- • Telephone: 239.325.4444 Dementia Respite Support cline and loss of a loved one. • Email: info@naplesseniorcenter. The Naples Senior Center at JFCS cur- Financial Assistance org rently has eight Dementia Respite Direct assistance is available on an • Website: naplesseniorcenter.org Groups for men and women who have emergency, short-term basis to help • Hours: Monday-Friday: been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dis- pay utilities and for the purchase of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ease or a related dementia. Six groups food. The Naples Senior Center at JFCS • Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, are in Naples and two are on Marco Is- Food Pantry is available to the commu- President/CEO land. The four-hour highly structured nity. Financial assistance is provided on • Email: jfaffer@naplesseniorcenter. and supportive groups are facilitated a case-by-case basis. org by licensed mental health profession- Information and Referral als and a corps of highly trained volun- Information about community re-

42 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Community Services sources and referrals to appropriate munity programs during the year and bound senior agencies for specific needs such as hous- a monthly newsletter. Current commu- ¡¡ Telephone reassurance calls to the ing, assisted living, nursing homes and nity partners include Beth Tikvah Con- frail, homebound senior home health care agencies are available. gregation, Chabad and Temple Shalom. ¡¡ Driving seniors to life-sustaining PJ Library Volunteer Services activities such as doctor visits, and In partnership with the Harold Grin- The Naples Senior Center at JFCS has quality-of-life activities such as vis- spoon Foundation, and with the sup- a vibrant volunteer program to serve iting a loved one in a nursing home port of our community philanthropists the frail senior population who are par- ¡¡ Assisting at the Naples Senior and partnering organizations, the Cen- ticipants in the case management pro- Center ter brings to the Collier County com- gram. The Center is always looking for ¡¡ Providing strategic assistance in munity this award-winning program new volunteers who are interested in the dementia respite programs of free monthly books and media for making a difference in someone’s life. children ages 6 months to 8 years. PJ Volunteer opportunities include: Library also offers participants com- ¡¡ Friendly visiting to the frail home- Jewish Community Mikvah Senior Housing Solutions pened in March 2014, the Jewish community mikvah Honest, caring and knowledgeable advice about is designed to provide Jewish assisted living options...AT NO COST TO YOU. Owomen in the Naples Jewish commu- or over 30 years, Bruce Rosen- an educated and well-thought-through nity with a unique and invigorating blatt, owner of Senior Housing decision. mikvah experience. Located on the Solutions (SHS), has been over- SHS takes the time to get to know grounds of the Chabad campus, the Fseeing senior living communities and you to better understand your needs world-class mikvah serves women in helping people with the decision to and preferences, and match communi- a sensitive fashion that enhances the move. He fully understands how com- ties to that criteria. We value our rela- meaning of this special ritual. plicated the process can become and tionship with you. Many times, Bruce Generously underwritten by Sally how valuable his expertise is to you. will meet with you in the comfort of Aaron of Marcos Island and the local In 2008, Bruce formed Senior your own home. If desired, he sched- Elias and Yitzchak families, the spa- Housing Solutions, a senior housing ules visits for you and joins you on your referral company. Bruce and his team tours. He asks questions you may not visit all the places in the area and un- know to ask and even helps in negoti- derstand the pros/cons of each. ating fees, as appropriate. Because of SHS’s longtime presence in the area, they can recommend resources to help make your move easier. They are with you every step of the way. Proudly serving Collier and Lee like facility offers the best in comfort, counties, Bruce and his company sup- hygiene, aesthetics and privacy. Its “We make it our mission to know port the local Jewish community. He luxurious bath and preparation rooms about all the senior living communi- is a member of MCA and sponsors are state-of-the-art and designed with ties from the inside out. There are many the Jewish Book Festival, the Jewish ultra-modern décor. nuances about each that the average Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Mikvah attendants provide warm, consumer would never know. We look Shalom, Beth Tikvah, the Jewish Fed- caring individual attention for each cli- beyond the fancy décor and evaluate fa- eration of Lee and Charlotte Counties, ent, enabling each woman to discover cilities on quality of care and services, and Shalom Life Center. the spiritual mystery in this life-fulfill- reputation, health care violations, oper- SHS’s referral services are 100% ing mitzvah in a tranquil and support- ational stability, financial viability and free! ive setting. overall lifestyle.” For more information, please call If you are interested in more infor- Utilizing SHS services eliminates Bruce Rosenblatt at 239.595.0207 or mation on the practice of, or wish to the guesswork and gives you the peace visit www.seniorhousingsolutions.net. use, the mikvah, call Rebbetzin Ettie of mind of knowing that you have made Zaklos at 239.262.4474.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 43 Community Services Avow vow’s mission is to care compassionately for those in our community who are suffering from a serious illness, who are at life’s end, or who are grieving a Asignificant loss. Avow cares for everyone, from infants to cen- tenarians, respecting their cultural and religious beliefs and traditions, values and family systems. Avow is accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice. Since its founding in 1983, Avow has grown with a singular focus on its nonprofit mission to serve our community by striving to be a source of strength, understanding, care and CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS compassion for those experiencing the great life challenges of illness, disruption and loss. At Avow, everyone is welcome; • Hospice (239) 261-4404 people can express their fear, gratitude, sorrow and hope, • Non-Hospice Palliative Care 1095 Whippoorwill Lane • Bereavement & Grief Support knowing they are safe and loved by the staff and volunteers. • Children’s Services Naples, FL 34105 • Volunteer Opportunities avowcares.org Avow’s hospice program has been continuously accredited for quality by The Joint Commission since 2001. It is the only nonprofit hospice in Collier County. For more information, please call 239.261.4404 or visit avowcares.org. The Jewish Memorial Garden Licensed to care for Collier County since 1983 | FL Hospice License 5022096 Accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice n 1988, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island entered Quality certified by The Joint Commission – the industry Gold Seal of Approval™ into an agreement with the Marco Island Cemetery to create a section for Jewish burial called the Jewish Memo- Irial Garden. It has grown from the initial 40 gravesites to the current 213 gravesites. Any Jewish person, Serving the together with his or her Jewish community Jewish or non-Jewish spouse/partner or family since 1996 member, will be allowed to be interned here. The JCMI Cemetery Committee works hard to insure all Jewish burial customs are observed and the “Garden” remains a peaceful resting place. The Garden is located in the Marco Island Cemetery at the corner of Bald Eagle Drive and E. Elkcam Circle. For more information, call the JCMI office at 239.642.0800 or Bernie Seidman, Cemetery Committee Chair, at 239.248.5566.

Fuller Funeral Home ~ North Funeral Homes & Cemeteries 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109 Fuller Funeral Home (two locations) 239.592.1611 1625 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, 239.592.1611 4735 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 239.417.5000 Fuller Funeral Home ~ East Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens 4735 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112 525 111th Ave. N., Naples, 239.597.3101 239.417.5000 Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home 577 Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, 239.394.7573 www.FullerNaples.com Palm Royale Cemetery / Shalom Gardens 6780 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, 239.354.5330

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Special Interest Groups Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah ver 100 years ago, one Jew- and Zionist education programs, Zion- Hadassah’s vital work in the U.S. and Is- ish woman, Henrietta Szold, ist Youth programs and health aware- rael, working to change people’s lives. had the ability and determina- ness programs, as well as by advocating Everyone is welcome to join, so if Otion to take action and create change for issues of importance to women and you would like to become a member, at a time when women were not even to the American Jewish community. or learn more about the extraordinary permitted to vote, and Hadassah was By becoming a Hadassah Associ- work of Hadassah, please contact: born. Hadassah is com- ate, men can participate Lynn Wilner, co-President mitted to strengthening in Hadassah’s mission of 239.598.1009 or the unity of the Jewish peace and healing. Work- [email protected] people. ing alongside Hadassah Shelley Skelton, co-President In Israel, it accom- women or spearhead- 239.301.0509 or plishes this through progressive health- ing initiatives on their own, Associates [email protected] care, education, youth institutions and make a significant contribution to the Donna Goldblatt, Membership volunteerism. In the United States, Ha- basic values of the Jewish people: tikkun co-Vice President, 239.597.3441 dassah reaches its goals through Jewish olam and tzedakah. Associates support or [email protected] Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida he mission of the Jewish Histor- tary films are premiered and repeated subscribers. ical Society of Southwest Flor- throughout the year for the Society’s For membership, sponsorship and ida is to educate, celebrate and membership and/or the general public. volunteer opportunities,, contact: Tpromote awareness of contributions of Some documentary shorts and inter- Marina Berkovich, President Jews in Southwest Florida to-date and view segments are available for viewing 833.JHS.SWFL (833.547.7935) in the future. The Society seeks out, on the Society’s YouTube channel. or [email protected] collects and preserves written, spoken Information about Master Classes www.JHSSWF.org and photographic re- and the “Timeline of SWFL Jewish His- Virtual Museum: http://jewishhis cords for the purpose tory” are posted online or emailed to torysouthwestflorida.org of archives of the Jewish presence and contributions in this area. Online since 2016, the Virtual Mu- seum of Southwest Florida Jewish His- tory offers a glimpse into the archives of the Society and into personal stories of the early Jewish settlers of the region. The TELLY Award-winning “Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers” film series includes personal accounts of eyewitnesses who helped estab- lish and expand the Jewish presence in Southwest Florida. The documen- “Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers” presentation at the Jewish Cong. of Marco Island

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 45 Organizations Special Interest Groups Women’s Cultural Men’s Cultural Jewish Russian Alliance Alliance Cultural Alliance he Women’s Cultural Alli- he Men’s Cultural Alliance he Jewish Russian Cultural Al- ance (WCA), a non-fundrais- (MCA) is an affiliate of the Jew- liance (JRCA) is a group under ing affinity group of the Jewish ish Federation of Greater Na- the auspices of the Jewish Fed- TFederation of Greater Naples, is an in- Tples. The organization, now in its sixth Teration of Greater Naples. Jews from dependent organization run entirely by year, offers recreational, social and cul- the former Soviet Union, and countries volunteers. WCA offers a wide variety tural activities for its members. Mem- which evolved after its collapse, are of cultural, educational, fitness and so- bership in MCA includes membership moving to Southwest Florida and are cial programs through which women in the Jewish Federation. seeking out new connections. can meet other women who share simi- Annual programming includes JRCA’s mission it to enhance the lar interests. monthly luncheon meetings with dy- social and cultural lives of this emerg- Formed in 2008, WCA is beginning namic guest speakers, members-only ing community. Non-Jewish relatives its 10th season of offering outstand- and couples-only outings, as well as and friends are welcome. ing programs year-round to women in special interest activity groups. These The group is now in its fourth year Southwest Florida. WCA currently has groups include golf, boating, fishing, and has traditionally been meeting to more than 1,500 members, and new birding, poker, bocce ball, biking, book celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, members are always welcome! WCA club, pickleball, and a documentary Purim and Israel Day. Meetings al- is non-partisan and non-sectarian and film group as well as discussion groups. ways include a kosher-style community welcomes women of all faiths. Mem- Members are encouraged to create their bership in WCA includes membership own interest groups and participate in the development of new programs. MCA program information can be obtained at www.mcanaples.com or from the weekly eblasts and the Pro- gram Guide available to all members. New members are always welcome. For more information about MCA and More than 400 women attended the its many programs, please contact: 2018 WCA Welcome Back Luncheon Les Nizin, President JRCA Purim celebration in the Jewish Federation of Greater [email protected] meal, followed by a film presentation, Naples. poetry readings or a similar cultural For a sampling of programs, see the Mix & Mingle exchange. WCA listing in the Arts & Culture sec- Meetings in May always include tion on pages 24-25. For this season’s singles group tributes to relatives who lived through Program Guide, visit www.Womens ix & Mingle, a group under WWII or had perished in it, stories and CulturalAlliance.com. the umbrella of the Jewish photo sharing, and occasional singing. WCA programs are available only Federation of Greater Na- Summer socials and film events are to WCA members, so if you are not al- ples,M invites all Jewish singles ages 55+ planned for 2019. ready a member of WCA, join today so to socialize and participate in monthly Many newcomers pop in to find that you too can be part of all that WCA planned activities. new friends or break off into smaller has to offer. The goal of the group is to improve circles of like-minded friends. That’s For a Membership Form or more the social lives of Jewish senior singles what this is all about – no membership information, please visit the website. in our community, and to also find a fees, no commitments, just fun! Cook- There is also a Membership Form in ev- way to involve Jewish senior singles in ing contests for Hanukkah and Purim ery issue of the Federation Star. service projects. have produced undisputed winners. You may also contact: If you are interested in becoming a For more information, contact: Hope Abels, member of Mix & Mingle, email Renee’ Mark Katsnelson WCA Membership Director at [email protected]. 856.912.0894 or WCA.information4u@ gmail.com [email protected]

46 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Special Interest Groups Organizations Generations of the Shoah of SWFL enerations of the Shoah of rights, preservation of the history and attend programs. Southwest Florida (GenShoah) memories of the Holocaust, connection GenShoah sends out a monthly was formed in 2009 through of members of the Second Generation newsletter announcing programs and anG initiative by the Holocaust Museum to one another, and support of the Ho- related local events. To receive the news- & Education Center of Southwest Flor- locaust Museum & Janet G. Cohen and letter or for more information, contact: ida. This group is for children of Holo- Harvey D. Cohen Education Center. Ida Margolis, 239.963.9347 caust survivors(2gs) and all those who GenShoah presents programs from or [email protected] share its fourfold mission: Promotion October to April at the Holocaust Mu- of Holocaust education and human seum and other announced venues. Stay informed Programs include “Mov- ies That Matter,” Holocaust- throughout the year themed films, meetings for SIGN UP FOR 2gs to share their stories, local and nationally-known speak- THE FEDERATION’S ers and book discussions. COMMUNITY eNEWSLETTER! The public is welcome to Get important news updates and the attend programs. Any visitors latest information on community events to our community who are and cultural activities. Holocaust survivors, children Holocaust Museum and Education Center Executive or grandchildren of survivors, Email Director Susan Suarez, GenShoah Chair Ida Margolis, or who share the GenShoah [email protected] Program Chair Steve Brazina mission are encouraged to

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EVERY FACE TELLS A STORY. Every story, a personal journey. The Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Naples makes history personal every day. Since 2001, over 200,000 students, teachers and visitors from across SWFL, the U.S. and more than 45 countries have been impacted by our Education Outreach efforts. Open year round, closed Mondays & major U.S. holidays. ogra ph y o t Call or visit our website for more information on exhibits, lar P h e l rik K

E events and programs: HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org Steen Metz, Holocaust Survivor and Sanibel resident

Join us at our new location in late Spring 2019! Visit our website for Grand Opening details! Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen & Education Center 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 7 • Naples, Florida 34103 • www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org • 239.263.9200

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Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 47 Organizations Special Interest Groups Humanistic Parents, Families Jewish War Jewish Havurah and Friends of Veterans (JWV) umanistic Judaism, organized Lesbians and Gays ewish War Veterans in the area in 1963 by Rabbi Sherwin meet at a restaurant for brunch Wine in Detroit, Michigan, is arents, Families and Friends of and to hear a speaker on the third Ha voice for Jews who value their Jewish Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is ThursdayJ of the month. identity and who seek an alternative to a national non-profit organiza- The group attends all local High tionP started by heterosexual parents to conventional Judaism. Humanistic Jews School Jr. ROTC assemblies to pres- are secular Jews who have adopted the understand, support and advocate for ent medals to the outstanding cadets. forms and functions of Jewish religious their gay and lesbian children. JWV also makes its presence known and cultural practices as ways of expe- Naples PFLAG is a parent-based on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and riencing Judaism while retaining their support group for families with gay, other Greater Naples patriotic events integrity as secular Humanists. lesbian, bisexual, transgendered mem- throughout the year. Secular Humanism is an approach bers working toward a safer, more un- For more information, contact: to life which embraces human rea- derstanding and better world. Harvey Sturm, son, ethics, so- PFLAG support meetings are held Commander Post #202 cial justice and the third Thursday of every month 239.261.3270 philosophical from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Naples Marty Rubin, naturalism as the United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Senior Vice Commander basis of moral- Road, Naples. Marty Cohn, MD, ity and decision Naples PFLAG provides support Vice Commander making. Human- and information to counter myths and ists make deci- misinformation about sexual orienta- Cardozo Society sions about how tion and identity. to live their lives independent of su- PFLAG has a 24-hour message ser- he Cardozo Society, an affinity pernatural or doctrinal authority. Hu- vice at 239.963.4670. Its mission is to group of the Jewish Federation manistic thought is non-dogmatic, promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, of Greater Naples, was formed Tas a way to network for the many ex- proposing that any viewpoint should bisexual and transgendered persons, be subjected to critical examination, their families and friends through: sup- isting and new Jewish attorneys in our not simply accepted “on faith.” Human- port, to cope with an adverse society; legal community, including the current ists regard moral or ethical behavior as education, to enlighten an ill-informed practitioners and the retired. a wholly human endeavor informed by public; and advocacy, to end discrimina- With the constant influx of new resi- experience, philosophy and scientific tion and secure equal civil rights. dents to the Greater Naples area, the discovery. Humanism is compatible PFLAG provides an opportunity for Federation is reaching out to raise with atheism, agnosticism, ignosticism, dialogue about sexual orientation and awareness through this association of deism and naturalism. gender identity. Only with respect, dig- Jewish attorneys promoting profession- During season, our community nity and equality will we reach our full alism, cooperation and identification meets one Sunday afternoon each potential as human beings, individually with our Jewish community. month in the Community Room of the and collectively. The group meets periodically for Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, For more information: luncheon programs and seminars to ac- and the first Friday of every month for 239.963.4670 complish their networking goals. Shabbat dinner and discussions. [email protected] For more information, contact: For more information, call: www.PFLAGnaples.org Renee’ Bialek, 239.263.4205 Dena Sklaroff, 239.591.0101 or [email protected] www.hjhswfl.org To advertise in the next edition of Connections or the monthly Federation Star, call Joy Walker at 941.284.0520.

48 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Advocacy Group Organizations American Jewish Committee JC (American Jewish Com- for all. For more than 100 years, AJC makers and community leaders – AJC is mittee), established in 1906 has sought to advance the peace and se- the preeminent global Jewish advocate. by a small group of Ameri- curity of the Jewish people around the AJC’s West Coast Florida Regional Acan Jews deeply concerned about world. Office, located in Sarasota, is one of 24 pogroms aimed at Russian Jews, de- Through high-level diplomacy,regional offices in the United States. In termined that the best way to protect strong legislative advocacy, and effec- addition, AJC has offices in 15 foreign Jewish populations in danger would be tive interreligious and interethnic co- countries. to work towards a world in which all alitions, AJC has made a significant For more information about AJC: peoples were accorded respect and impact on issues critical to the Jewish Brian Lipton, Regional Director dignity. people. 941.365.4955 or [email protected] AJC is the global advocate for the With key relationships at the re- www.ajc.org well-being of the Jewish people and for gional, national and international levels the advancement of democratic values – from diplomats, to global decision- Evy Lipp PEOPLE OF THE BOOK Cultural Event Celebrating 15 years of bringing noted Jewish authors to our Federation members LETTY COTTIN POGREBIN is an author, activist, and national lecturer. A founding editor and writer for Ms. magazine, Pogrebin is also the author of eleven books, including her latest PROUDLY PRESENTS novel, Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate, and the acclaimed guidebook, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick. Among her other publications are two memoirs – Getting Over Getting Older and Deborah, Golda, and Me: Being Female and Jewish in America – her first novel, Three Daughters, and the pre-feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin classic, How to Make it in a Man’s World, Besides her nearly 20-year affiliation with Ms. magazine, Pogrebin has published articles and op-eds in The New York Times, Wash- and Abigail Pogrebin ington Post, TIME, Huffington Post, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, L.A. Times, The Nation, Travel & Leisure and Good Housekeeping, among other publications. She is a regular colum- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 at 7:30pm nist for Moment magazine, and for ten years, wrote “The Working Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples Woman” column in Ladies’ Home Journal. Tickets: $18 per Jewish Federation of Greater Naples member

In order to purchase an $18 ticket for this event, you must be a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. According to the bylaws of the JFGN, members are those individuals who donate an annual gift of $36 per person or more to the Federation’s Annual Community Campaign.

ABIGAIL POGREBIN is the author of the My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays; One Wondering Jew – a much-expanded chronicle of her popular column for the Forward, for which she spent 12 months Registration is now open! researching and observing every holiday in the Jewish calendar. Pogrebin is also the author of Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk X If you have not made a donation to the Federation’s Annual Campaign, please call about Being Jewish, which went into eight hardcover printings Julie Hartline, Campaign Associate, at 239.263.4205 to make a donation, or go online and was later adapted for the Off-Broadway stage. Her bestsell- to www.jewishnaples.org. ing Amazon Kindle Single, Showstopper, recounts her teenage adventure in the original Broadway cast of Stephen Sondheim’s X If you are a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, please call Renee’ flop, Merrily We Roll Along. with your credit card number at 239.263.4205, or mail your check ($18 per person) to Abigail was formerly a broadcast producer for Fred Friendly, JFGN, Attn: Renee’, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109. Charlie Rose and Bill Moyers at PBS, then for Ed Bradley and Mike Wallace at 60 Minutes. She has been published in many mag- X Tickets will not be mailed. Your name will be placed on azines and newspapers including Newsweek, New York magazine, a reservation list that will be checked at the door. the Forward, Tablet and The Daily Beast. She has moderated con- X versations at The JCC in Manhattan, 92Y and The Skirball Center. Please call Renee’ if you’d like to be a Patron of this event. Pogrebin is past-president of Central Synagogue in Manhattan. Organizations Israel Connection Jewish National Fund ewish National Fund (JNF) be- JNF expanded its education op- and beyond. gan in 1901 as a dream and vision erations to include Alexander Muss JNF is a registered 501(c)(3) or- to reestablish a homeland in Israel High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF). ganization and United Nations NGO, forJ Jewish people everywhere. Jews the Since 1972, AMHSI-JNF has provided which continuously earns top ratings world over collected coins in iconic a unique, accredited, semester study from charity overseers. JNF Blue Boxes, purchasing land and abroad program for high school stu- The Greater Naples area is served planting trees until, ultimately, their dents where the land of Israel becomes by the Northern Florida Regional of- dream of a Jewish homeland was a re- a living classroom, demonstrating fice. For more information: ality. Today, JNF continues to give all 4,000+ years of Jewish and Israeli his- Uri Smajovits, Executive Director, generations a unique voice in building tory. The semester, mini-mester and Northern Florida and ensuring the prosperity of the land summer programs help teens from the [email protected] of Israel through their generosity and U.S. and around the globe develop skills 727.536.5263 partnership with the people of Israel. and tools that boost their college appli- www.jnf.org JNF embodies both heart and ac- cations and prepare them for college tion; its work is varied in scope but singular in benefit. It strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Is- JNF Tree of Life™Award Dinner rael’s residents, and translate these ad- Honoring Judy and Max Robins vancements to the world beyond. JNF Featuring Guest Speaker Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is greening the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks, cre- Monday, February 4, 2019 ating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, 6:00 pm Cocktails, 6:45 pm Dinner and Program bolstering Israel’s water supply, help- Vineyards Country Club, 400 Vineyards Blvd., Naples ing develop innovative arid-agriculture techniques, and educating both young RSVP by January 24, 2019 at jnf.org/naplestol and old about the founding and impor- For more information, call 727.536.5263. tance of Israel and Zionism.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces heir job is to look after Israel. love and support in an effort to ease the Ours is to look after them.” burden they carry on behalf of the Jew- This is the motto of Friends ish community worldwide. ofT the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), a Since its inception, FIDF has grown 501(c)(3) organization to over 150,000 loyal that cares for the edu- supporters across 20 cational and wellbeing chapters in the U.S. needs of Israel’s soldiers. and Panama, and pro- A group of Holo- vides a range of well- caust survivors founded being programs for diers who volunteered to leave their FIDF in 1981 to rec- Israeli soldiers. These countries of origin to serve in the IDF. ognize the courageous include the IMPACT! For more information about FIDF young Israeli men and Scholarship Program, and its programs, and how to support women who join the which grants four- the IDF soldiers, contact the Miami Israel Defense Forces year scholarships to Chapter: (IDF) at age 18 to defend combat veterans from Dina Ben-Ari, Executive Director the State of Israel. FIDF disadvantaged back- 305.354.8233 or [email protected] has assumed the respon- grounds, and the Lone www.fidf.org sibility of providing these soldiers with Soldiers Program, which supports sol-

50 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Israel Connection Organizations American Friends of Magen David Adom agen David Adom is Israel’s Every Israeli knows someone heart attack. But they also count on the ambulance, blood-services whose life has been changed by MDA, Americans who feel the urgency of Is- and disaster-relief organi- whether as a volunteer or a patient. The raeli ambulance sirens from across the zation,M serving as emergency medical people of Israel count on MDA EMTs globe and join MDA’s rescue efforts first-responders for the state’s more with their generous support. When you than 8 million people. MDA is the only give to MDA, it’s as if you’re sitting in organization mandated by the Israeli the ambulance next to the paramedics sharing in the mitzvah of saving lives. For more information: 800.626.0046 or [email protected] government to serve in this role, but it’s and paramedics to rush to the scene www.afmda.org not a government agency, so it relies on of every emergency. In Israel, that can people like you for funding. be anything from a terror attack to a Zionist Organization of America ounded in 1897, the Zionist Or- working Capitol Hill; and by combat- ganization of America (ZOA) ing anti-Israel bias in the media and on is the world’s oldest pro-Israel college campuses. Forganization. It was instrumental in The local chapter is proactively the Jewish state becoming a reality by involved with all issues concerning mobilizing the support of the U.S. gov- Israel and the worldwide Jewish com- speakers guild available to speak to ernment, Congress and the Ameri- munity. Meetings are held monthly at community organizations about Israel can public for the creation of Israel. supporting synagogues in Naples, and advocacy issues. ZOA is an ecumeni- Under the leadership of such illustri- feature noted speakers. Past speakers cal organization open to the public and ous past presidents as Supreme Court have included Morton Klein, ZOA Na- seeks new membership from all who Justice Louis Brandeis and Rabbi Dr. tional President; Joseph Sabag, Esquire, are interested in supporting Israel. Abba Hillel Silver, ZOA has been on the Regional Director Florida ZOA; Dr. For more information, to be added front lines of Jewish activism. Andrew Bostom, foremost author- to the local mailing list or to arrange to Today, with a national member- ity on Islamic anti-Semitism; and Mr. have a ZOA presentation for your orga- ship of over 30,000, and chapters Mat Leisbaum, producer of the movie nization, contact: throughout the United States, ZOA documentary Israel Inside, How a Small Jerrold L. Sobel, works to strengthen U.S.-Israeli rela- Nation Makes A Big Difference. Chapter President tions through educational activities; by The local chapter maintains a [email protected] Additional organizations with offices in Florida DID WE MISS YOU? AIPAC Simon Wiesenthal Center Florida Regional Office David Prager, Southern Rep. If you are a non-profit Jewish 954.382.6110 [email protected] organization in South Florida [email protected] www.wiesenthal.com/southernus and we missed you, and you’d

Anti-Defamation League Technion – Israel Institute like to be listed in the next 561.988.2900 of Technology edition of Connections: http://florida.adl.org Kelley Whiter, J.D. Call the Federation Senior Associate Director Consulate General of Israel of Development, Florida office at 239.263.4205 for Florida and Puerto Rico 561.395.7206 or email 305.925.9400 [email protected] www.consulateisrael.com [email protected]

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Pioneers of the Jewish invested in Naples and Collier County, Community Center of Collier County Presence in Naples and made several business trips each year (the forerunner of Temple Shalom). Collier County to Naples, but continued to live in There were 12 original members, eight In the early 1950s there were no admit- New Jersey while their children were of whom were Golden Gate salesmen ted Jewish residents in Naples or Col- growing up. In 1969, they settled per- who left the community by 1970. There lier County because it was known that manently in Naples. In 1954, however, were four remaining “charter” mem- the community did not embrace Jews. when the Weinfelds first looked for a bers – Garson Dinaburg, William Fre- However, between 1954 and 1959, four home in Naples, they had several offers schel, Gabriel Luff and Arnold Rosen. couples, independently of each other, turned down because of their religion. In 1965, Avrum Chudnow, who was came to Naples with their families, But in 1969, such problems were not as head of a corporation that was build- and were charmed by the city and its widespread. ing in Naples and Ft. Myers, asked the potential. The Gilmans and the Fre- By 1962, Gulf American Corpo- Golden Gate management if there were schels, who were related, came together ration was selling property in Golden enough Jewish men to form a minyan and went into business together. The Gate, and there were enough Jewish for a yahrzeit service for his brother. A Dinaburg and Luff families also arrived salesmen employed by the company to minyan was arranged among the mem- and found Naples to their liking. augment those Jews who were already bers of the Jewish Community Cen- The Weinfelds discovered the city, here; together they formed the Jewish ter, and in appreciation, the Chudnow A New Home... A New Beginning

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family presented the congregation with – the first in Naples. He also conducted five synagogues, numerous Jewish or- its first Torah. the first Chanukah service on Decem- ganizations, two Jewish Film Festivals, By 1970, the Jewish population had ber 1, 1972, with 75 adults and chil- a Jewish Book Festival, several major increased – retirees had become part of dren participating. The following year Chanukah celebrations, and the Holo- the Jewish community as well as pro- at Chanukah services, the Gilmans and caust Museum & Education Center of fessionals, retailers, and a few families Freschels presented a small Torah to Southwest Florida, to name just a few. with children. the children of the congregation. Temple Shalom, which celebrated In 1982, a classified advertisement In 1975, when a small Temple was its 56th anniversary in 2018, and the en- in a local newspaper attracted a nucleus built, the Religious School had 19 chil- tire local Jewish community have come of 60 enthusiastic and dedicated people dren. When the current building of a long way since 1962! who evolved into today’s Jewish Con- Temple Shalom was erected in 1991, gregation of Marco Island, serving the the school had 75 students. There are Jewish community on Marco Island and currently over 200 students. Many thanks to Helen Weinfeld, the southern end of Collier County. The first Youth Group was started Temple Shalom Historian (appointed Jewish Education in Naples in 1973. And a preschool at Temple in March 1989), for providing most of the information for this article. In 1972, Joe Weinfeld determined it Shalom held its first session in 1990. For more details on the history was his responsibility to provide for Today of Jews in Naples, as well as Tem- the Jewish education of the children As you can tell by looking through ple Shalom, visit the Judaica Shop in the community and started the Re- Connections, the Jewish community at Temple Shalom for copies of the ligious School. He appointed Eugene in the Greater Naples area is thriv- booklets The Jewish Presence in Linz chairman of the Religious School ing with: a vibrant Jewish Federation Naples and Temple Shalom: A Brief Committee. Linz taught Hebrew and (with a list of 2,900 Jewish households History – both by Helen Weinfeld. conducted a group bar mitzvah in 1973 out of an estimated 6,500 in the area),

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Temple Shalom emple Shalom, a member of gramming includes: the Union for Reform Juda- ¡¡ The Florence Melton School of ism, is the oldest and larg- Adult Jewish learning Test synagogue in Naples. It is a sacred ¡¡ Jewish Spirituality and Wise Aging community bound together by Jewish classes values, where each member is part of ¡¡ Sunday School for Adults the Temple Family. Led by Rabbi Adam ¡¡ Scholar-in-Residence: featuring a Miller and Cantor Donna Azu, Temple guest speaker providing in-depth Temple Shalom Shabbat of Solidarity Shalom is an egalitarian congregation exploration of a specific topic where members support ¡¡ Monthly Torah Talk TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES one another and find spiri- sessions 4630 Pine Ridge Road tual engagement, Jewish Temple Shalom has a Naples, FL 34119 heritage and learning op- fully-licensed, award-win- • Telephone: 239.455.3030 portunities. Believing that ning preschool. Engage- • Fax: 239.455.4361 one’s financial situation ment of young children • Email: [email protected] should not be a barrier to continues throughout the • Website: www.naplestemple.org synagogue membership, summer with Camp Sha- • Rabbi Adam F. Miller Temple Shalom replaced lom and Camp Einstein for • Cantor Donna Azu its traditional dues system children ages 2-8. Registra- • James H. Perman D.D., with L’ S h a l o m , a system Rabbi Adam Miller tion for preschool is ongo- Rabbi Emeritus that allows members to determine their ing throughout the year. • Debra Antzis, President own annual pledge amount. Temple Shalom Sisterhood includes • Deborah R. Fidel, The synagogue offers Shabbat wor- an intergenerational membership and Executive Director ship services and all ma- operates Collier County’s • Seyla Cohen, jor holidays are celebrated. only Judaica Shop. Sister- Preschool Director Video streaming of services hood provides excellent • Susan Feld, Ed.S., Interim and special events allows programming, support Director of Religious School those who are unable to at- for the Religious School • Movement/Affiliation: Reform/ tend to remain connected. and an unmatched Oneg Union of Reform Judaism The Religious School Shabbat. • Organizations: Sisterhood, provides outstanding reli- The Men’s Club offers Men’s Club gious and Hebrew educa- lectures, sports outings, a • Services: Shabbat Eve 7:30 p.m.; tion for children in grades Cantor Donna Azu golf tournament and fam- Shabbat 10:00 a.m. K-12, Consecration, B’nai Mitzvah and ily get-togethers to create a strong sense • Judaica Shop Confirmation. of community, while also raising funds • Special Programs/Features: Adult Education is an important to support the youth education and life Adult Education, Havurot, part of temple life. Year-round proof the congregation. Religious School, Hebrew School, Preschool, Camp The Temple Shalom Sisterhood Judaica Shop Shalom, Camp Einstein, is the only Judaica Shop in the Greater Naples area. Judaic Library, Adult Choir, Call 239.455.3030 for hours and more information. Social Action, Outreach

54 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Religious Life Beth Tikvah of Naples eth Tikvah is a young congrega- ily-friendly and child-friendly tion dedicated to inspiring Jews community. Jewish learning is of all ages and personal beliefs a cornerstone of our program- Bto embrace a meaningful Jewish iden- ming efforts, with opportuni- tity. Beth Tikvah is an egalitarian Jew- ties for people of any and all ish community established under the backgrounds. Our doors are umbrella of the United Synagogue of open to visitors who wish to Conservative Judaism. The Members discover what we have to offer. come together because Judaism is their Aside from weekly worship ser- joy and passion. They want to celebrate vices and holiday observances, Beth BETH TIKVAH OF NAPLES with each other, their community and Tikvah offers Adult Education, Youth 1459 Pine Ridge Road their children. They are committed to Education, Community Events and Naples, FL 34109 fostering a Jewish Social Events. It provides • Telephone: 239.434.1818 spiritual experience for Life Cycle Ceremo- • E-Mail: through participa- nies and Counseling, and [email protected] tory and egalitar- strives to provide Yahrzeit • Website: ian services that are minyans upon request. It www.bethtikvahnaples.org at once traditional fosters programs that con- • Rabbi Ammos Chorny and innovative. nect our community to • Philip K. Jason, President Beth Tikvah is the people of Israel and to • Movement/Affiliation: a place of Jewish the modern State of Israel. Conservative / United learning, spiritual It supports Social Service Synagogue of Conservative growth and com- Rabbi Ammos and Aviva Chorny and Tikkun Olam. Judaism munal participation where adults and Beth Tikvah is led by Rabbi Am- • Membership: 180 members children can study the traditional mos Chorny, an experienced spiritual • Religious School: K-7 teachings in a way that is meaningful leader ordained at the Jewish Theologi- • Services: Fridays at 6:15 p.m., in their time and in their world. It is a cal Seminary. Born and raised in Bo- Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., Sunday welcoming and inclusive community, at gotá, Colombia, Rabbi Chorny brings minyan at 9:00 a.m. in season once vibrant and caring. The Beth Tik- an international flavor to his pulpit. He • Special Programs: Lecture vah community has a close connection is a man of great learning and a pro- Series, Book Discussion Group, to the State of Israel and Zionism. found ability to share it. Rabbi Chorny’s Holiday Celebrations, Social / Beth Tikvah offers experiences that wide range of experiences includes Cultural / Community events, include attractions for the disenfran- being a chaplain in the United States Adult Education Courses, Social chised or unaffiliated. At the same time, Army. He served, among other places, Action, Rosh Hodesh Women’s the synagogue honors the traditions in Saudi Arabia. Aside from English Group, Jewish Film Festival that foster stability and identity. and Hebrew, Rabbi Chorny is fluent in Beth Tikvah defines itself as a fam- Spanish, German and Yiddish.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 55 Religious Life Naples Jewish Congregation he Naples Jewish Congrega- vide the most meaningful experience it gational life. The Sisterhood and Men’s tion (NJC) has been serving the can for each of its members. Club solidify friendships through book greater Naples area for almost Rabbi Howard Herman and Can- discussions, luncheons, outings and T20 years. NJC was founded to provide torial Soloist Jane Galler, accompanied other events. NJC’s annual Artist-in- Reform Jews with an inspiring, afford- by Music Director Alla Gorelik, con- Residence program is a well-received able and participatory religious experi- duct High Holiday services, and joy- community-wide event. ence in a welcoming, intimate setting. ful Shabbat services three Fridays a NJC produces a comprehensive NJC is proudly and un- month at 7:00 p.m. and Weekly Update and eblast to inform its abashedly “haimish.” one Saturday a month at members of congregational and com- As a mature, active 10:00 a.m., from Septem- munity events. congregation, NJC fos- ber through April. From ters strong bonds among May through August, NAPLES JEWISH its members through services are held one Fri- CONGREGATION involvement in tikkun day a month. NJC’s vol- Services are held at: olam projects and par- unteer choir, conducted Unitarian Universalist Cong. ticipation in a myriad of by Gorelik, performs at 6340 Napa Woods Way activities, both educa- High Holiday services Naples, FL 34116 tional and social. NJC is and once a month during • Telephone: 239.431.3858 an URJ affiliated congre- Rabbi Howard Herman, D.D. season. Rabbi Herman • Email: rabbi@ gation that seeks to impart Reform Ju- also leads our Passover Seder and Cha- naplesjewishcongregation.org daic principles to all its members. NJC nukah and Purim celebrations. • Website: considers all of its members to be part Rabbi Herman conducts an adult naplesjewishcongregation.org of the NJC “family” and seeks to pro- education course once monthly from • Rabbi Howard S. Herman, D.D. October through April. • Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler NJC promotes, and • Movement/Affiliation: Reform its members engage, • Organizations: Sisterhood, in interfaith relations Men’s Club and social justice. NJC • Services: September - April: is currently organiz- three Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and ing several havurot to one Saturday at 10:00 a.m.; enhance its members’ May - August: once monthly participation in congre- ConneCt with your Jewish Community www.facebook.com/ JewishFederationofGreaterNaplesfacebook.com/jfedsrq

56 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Religious Life Chabad of Naples Jewish Community Center he Alex and Carol Glassman foot community center hosts a newly- Challah, freshly-baked and delivered Chabad Naples Jewish Commu- remodeled synagogue, social hall, to randomly-selected people in the nity Center has become an im- kosher kitchen, award-winning pre- community. Tmensely popular center for Jews of all school, Hebrew school and shaded Chabad of Naples welcomes ev- backgrounds who want to learn more playground. The spacious campus eryone to visit and participate in its about their Jewish roots. Located in the serves all segments of the Jewish com- services and special events. Come and heart of Naples, Chabad offers a wide munity, regardless of a person’s level of experience welcoming hospitality, the variety of educational and spiritual op- religious observance. Guided by a deep benchmark for acceptance and appre- portunities, including Torah classes commitment to the Naples community, ciation extended to all who attend. and lectures, Shabbat dinners, and an Chabad’s leadership cre- array of engaging family and social ates programming and programs. events that promote the Established by Rabbi Fishel and highest quality of educa- Ettie Zaklos in 2004, Chabad of Na- tional scholarship, pride ples brings traditional values to life in and joy in one’s Jewish identity, and uncondi- tional acceptance and love for every Jew. Welcoming, easy-to- follow Shabbat services are held every Satur- Chabad Naples and preschool staff day morning with Eng- lish translation/transliteration prayer ALEX & CAROL GLASSMAN books, followed by a Kiddush luncheon CHABAD OF NAPLES and social hour. Meaningful children’s JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Shabbat programs and services are also 1789 Mandarin Road available. Naples, FL 34102 Holiday programs throughout the • Telephone: 239.262.4474 year include a community-wide Cha- • Email: [email protected] nukah extravaganza with a giant pub- • Website: Rabbi Fishel and Ettie Zaklos lic menorah-lighting, a sukkah, Purim www.chabadnaples.com a meaningful, non-judgmental envi- parties, Passover Seders and High Holi- • Rabbi Fishel Zaklos ronment. At Chabad, every Jew is fam- day services. • Ettie Zaklos, Dir. of Education ily! Judaism is joyful, authentic and Preschool of the Arts and Summer • Arthur Seigel MD, President encouraging. There is something for of the Arts, Chabad’s acclaimed arts- • Movement/Affiliation: everyone, and everyone is always wel- based preschool and summer camp, Chabad come to attend – just ask its many fre- have been widely recognized as local • Programs/Features: Weekly quent attendees. pioneers in Jewish youth engagement. Saturday morning services and The state-of-the-art 22,000 square- Chabad of Naples offers a Flying kiddush, Preschool of the Arts, Hebrew School, Adult Jewish Learning Institute, Shabbat Dinners, Holiday Programs, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program, Camp Gan Israel, Summer of the Arts, Women’s Circle, Flying Challahs, Friendship Circle, Judaica Shop, Men’s Club, Community Care, Partner Project

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 57 Religious Life Jewish Congregation of Marco Island he Jewish Congregation of fessional staff includes Marco Island is the spiritual Rabbi Mark William home to more than 200 families Gross and Cantorial Tof diverse ages and backgrounds, wel- Soloist Hari Jacobsen, a coming both permanent and part-time president and board of congregants to its open-door policy. directors. In 1982, a classified Services are offered year- tinuing south on Collier Boulevard to advertisement in a local round every Friday evening Winterberry Drive (opposite the Hilton newspaper attracted a at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Hotel). Turn left, go two blocks and the nucleus of 60 enthusias- Oneg Shabbat. During the synagogue is on the right. tic and dedicated people months of January through who evolved into today’s April, Saturday Torah Study JEWISH CONGREGATION active volunteers who begins at 9:30 a.m. and is OF MARCO ISLAND offer and participate in a immediately followed by 991 Winterberry Drive wide variety of stimulat- Shabbat service and a com- Marco Island, FL 34145 ing educational, cultural plimentary lunch. • Telephone: 239.642.0800 and social activities. Rabbi Mark Gross The temple’s doors are • E-mail: [email protected] Although primarily an adult com- always open to greet those who wish • Website: www.marcojcmi.com munity, the Jewish Congregation of to worship with them. Located at 991 • Rabbi Mark Gross Marco Island has the staff and flex- Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, the • Cantorial Soloist ibility to offer children’s programs and temple can be easily accessed by cross- Hari Jacobsen tutoring as required. The current pro- ing the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge and con- • Movement/Affiliation: Reform inclusive/ Union for Reform Judaism • Membership: 200 families • Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; January - April, Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m. • Cemetery • Special Programs: Jewish Film Festival, Saul I. Stern Cultural Series, Scholar-in-Residence, Duplicate Bridge, Mah Jongg, Bingo, community and holiday- affiliated events as appropriate

For information on JCMI’s two signature events: Saul I. Stern Cultural Series’ 25th Year see pages 26 & 27 The Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival see pages 19 & 33

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PJ Library® J Library, a widely acclaimed 8 years. These books and CDs encour- One of the most important aspects national Jewish children’s book age families to explore Jewish culture of PJ Library is that it creates a portal gifting program, made its debut together. into the Jewish community for families inP Collier County in October 2011. All books are chosen for their po- with children, no matter their religious PJ Library is funded by the Harold tential to inspire parent-child moments affiliation. In fact, one of the goals of Grinspoon Foundation in partnership the program is to bring Jewish families with the Naples Senior Center at JFCS who have no affiliation at all into the and local community donors. In 2009, Jewish community. PJ Library was selected by Slingshot as Naples Senior Center at JFCS con- one of the 50 most innovative Jewish tinues to develop PJ Library locally – programs in North America. and memories. They can be humorous, 220 children are currently enrolled. To What does PJ Library do? Since De- and they can be poignant. They range register your child, visit www.pjlibrary. cember 2005, PJ Library has been mail- in titles from No Matzah for Me! to King org. ing, free-of-charge, monthly Jewish Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Books For more information, contact: books and music CDs to families with can be used to spark discussions about Marna Barany, 239.325.4444 or young children. In our community, the differing faiths and cultures in a way [email protected] children can range from 6 months to that children can understand. BBYO Naples BYO, the leading pluralistic FGCU, and a variety of cated community volun- teen movement aspiring to in- other opportunities and teers and parents. volve more Jewish teens in experiences. BBYO looks to offer teens BBYO’s network of Jewish teens, Bmore meaningful Jewish experiences, leadership skills that will take them alumni, parents, volunteers and phi- has been in the Naples community for through college and beyond, as well as lanthropists serves as the Jewish com- seven groundbreaking years. The local offer them the opportunity to explore munity’s most valuable platform for chapters for students in grades 8-12 are their Jewish identity in a safe, support- delivering to the post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah Negev AZA #2560 (boys) and Sababa ive community. audience fun, meaningful and afford- BBG #2552 (girls). These chapters are BBYO Connect aims to engage stu- able experiences. a part of North Florida Region (NFR) dents in grades 6-8 in a variety of social Follow BBYO on Instagram @sa- BBYO. NFR engages teens from Or- experiences revolving around Judaism, bababbg2552 and @negevaza and Like lando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Mel- recreation and community service. BBYO on Facebook @Naples BBYO bourne, Gainesville, Tampa, Sarasota BBYO in Naples is a collaboration and @Connect BBYO: Naples and Ft. and Naples. of the Jewish Federation of Greater Myers. Each week, Negev and Sababa teens Naples, Temple Shalom, Beth Tikvah, For more information or to get put together programs for our local Chabad of Naples and BBYO, Inc., with involved in AZA/BBG and Connect, Jewish teens. Events range from lead- the goal of providing a community Jew- please contact: ership training and community service ish teen experience for all local Jewish Jess Zimmerman, to pick-up sporting events, sleepovers/ teens. BBYO could not do what it does Associate Regional Director weekend long conventions, summer without these valuable collaborators, of North Florida Region travel experiences, kayaking through the assistance of many donors, and the 239.263.4205 or the Everglades, cooking classes at BBYO Naples Board made up of dedi- [email protected]

60 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Preschools Focus on Youth Temple Shalom Preschool Temple Shalom emple Shalom Preschool offers a warm, caring and creative envi- Lil’ Cubs Focus on Youth ronment where each child’s in- hose turning 2 years of age after Tdividuality is valued and nurtured. The the academic year has begun are preschool specializes in Early Child- Movement, STEAM, the Garden, and Tinvited to join this program on a hood Education for children ages 2-5. Music – where they learn about Jewish rolling admission basis. Here, children The outstanding staff averages 14 traditions, songs and prayers. begin to learn to separate from their years with the TSP family; no other In addition to the preschool pro- primary caretaker. Teachers are specifi- preschool in Naples has this kind of gram, early drop-off, late pick-up, ex- cally trained to address separation is- teacher stability. The staff is dedicated tended day, Lil’ Cubs, Mommy and Me, sues and apply essential tools needed to to encouraging and inspiring children Spanish Class and Enrichment pro- allow little ones to detach and become as they grow and learn academically, grams are offered. Temple Shalom Pre- independent, trusting individuals. Rou- socially and spiritually. school is also proud to have been voted tine and structure are provided within Classrooms are built around a va- a Best Choice recipient of Gulfshore Life the classroom setting. Children are in- riety of learning centers where children magazine. troduced to cooperative play, follow- develop motor, cognitive and social For more information, contact: ing directions and developing listening skills. The extraordinary program con- Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director skills. A warm, loving environment siders the developmental stages and 239.455.3227 provides security and support. needs of your children and allows them or [email protected] Lil’ Cubs get a small taste of the to learn about themselves and their www.templeshalompreschool.org TSP Experience, visiting Storyland, the world in a loving a supportive Art Studio and Music, where they be- environment. gin to learn about Jewish traditions and The TSP Experience in- songs. volves exposure from a very For more information, contact: early age (Mommy and Me) Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director through 5 years of age (Pre-K 239.455.3227 Graduation) to an incredible or [email protected] and diverse curriculum. In ad- www.templeshalompreschool.org dition to the remarkable classrooms, enrichment classes are B’nai Mitzvah students: added to round out the experi- Upon completion of your ence: Technology Lab, Science Lab, Art Studio, Storyland, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, receive a certificate and tzedakah box Temple Shalom Mommy & Me from the Jewish Federation emple Shalom’s Mommy and Me tured setting. It is here, that they are of Greater Naples. and More classes with Miss Jane first introduced to the Jewish holidays are geared for children from through songs and crafts. Sign up for the Federation’s Tbirth to preschool age. Both mom (and dad) and baby In addition to the rewards inher- benefit from learning in a program weekly community ent in spending time with your little filled with music, movement and fun! eNewsletter and get the latest one, Mommy and Me classes foster the Each 45-minute session provides valu- information on upcoming development of critical developmental able skills for children and practical ad- and learning skills, help to build cogni- vice for parents. community events and tive and reasoning skills, improve fine For more information, contact: cultural activities. and gross motor movements, and en- Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director Send an email to courage socialization. Young children 239.455.3227 [email protected] become accustomed to learning in a or [email protected] stress-free, fun-filled, loving and struc- www.templeshalompreschool.org or visit jewishnaples.org.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 61 Focus on Youth Preschools Preschool of the Arts nspired by the Reggio approach, beautiful Garden of the Arts, dramatic the award-winning school com- teachers provide a nurturing, hands-on play Marketplace, outdoor Artists’ bines the arts, nature, academic ex- learning environment that promotes Corner, and visiting Artists program, Icellence and values to create a culture of both critical thinking and creativity. are integral to the school’s holistic arts learning and exploration. Located in the heart of Naples, the program. Preschool of the Arts is Naples’ state-of-the-art campus provides an The objective of the curriculum is premiere early childhood program that ideal space to nurture a warm com- to provide developmentally appropriate has won the top childcare award in the munity with a young and active spirit. experiences in math, science, language Southwest Florida Choice Awards for Classrooms are elegantly designed with and literacy concepts. Units incorpo- seven years running. The preschool various manipulative centers, a reading rate a range of sensory, educational and provides a creative and nurturing early loft, dramatic play area, writing and art creative activities that integrate Jewish childhood environment where young corner. A nut-free, Eco-Healthy Child values with the development of secu- children receive a warm, happy and Care (EHCC) and Blue Zones certified lar skills. The carefully crafted program enriching educational experience. At facility, Preschool of the Arts offers two helps foster independence and a love Preschool of the Arts, they provide chil- healthy snacks and a hot, nutritious of learning. It is designed to provide dren with the foundation they need to lunch daily. children with the early foundation and mature socially, emotionally and cogni- In the school’s Studio of the Arts, framework necessary for the transition tively. Dedicated, energetic and caring children enjoy Music, My Gym, Cu- to elementary school and beyond. linary Arts, Yoga, The program is geared for children Creative Arts, Sci- ages 12 months to 5 years and is recog- ence and Shabbat nized as a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten celebrations. The ex- Provider (VPK). Two- through five- pansive playground days a week programs (full and half- boasts a wide array of day) are available. top-quality outdoor For more information, contact: equipment, along Ettie Zaklos, Director with sunshades to 239.263.2620 or provide relief from [email protected] the Florida sun. The www.naplespreschoolofthearts.com

This widely acclaimed national Jewish children’s book gifting program is available in the Greater Naples area. Sign up for PJ Library and you’ll receive a FREE, high-quality children’s book or CD each month. PJ Library is for families with children from six months up to eight years of age in the Greater Naples area. PJ Library is brought to the Greater Naples community by the Naples Senior Center at JFCS.

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62 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Hebrew/Religious Schools Focus on Youth Beth Tikvah’s Youth Education Program eth Tikvah’s Religious School ing from archeology to medical and fined as a culture, a religion or nation meets on Sundays from 9:00 legal ethics to present-day Israel. Its • Learning about ancient and modern a.m. until noon and on Thurs- three learning groups serve younger, Israel Bdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Because the intermediate and older students. Par- • Participating in a year-long study of program is small, students benefit from ticipants benefit from computer-based “The Jewish Life-Cycle” individual attention. learning sessions, accessing Internet • Selecting and carrying out commu- The Youth Education Chair is Jus- nity service/social action projects in tin Long. Aviva Chorny directs the pro- the spirit of Tikkun Olam gram. Rabbi Ammos Chorny is also • Building skills in, and commitment highly involved in the youth education to, religious observance, and discov- program. All are highly dedicated, en- ering keys to spirituality and commu- ergetic and inventive professionals who nity through study, participation and take advantage of the latest resources enhanced awareness of Jewish values available for the education of young and traditions people who will become informed, • Participating in Jewish music and committed individuals with strong song Jewish identities. Mrs. Chorny focuses resources that they can share and con- A six-page curriculum overview on the younger learners, while Rabbi tinue to explore at home. Rabbi Chorny is available upon request or from the Chorny focuses on the older group. handles the students’ preparation for synagogue website at www.bethtikvah Visiting specialists in Jewish art and Bar and Bat Mitzvah. naples.org. music enhance the curriculum. The broad goals for all learners For more information, contact: Beth Tikvah takes advantage of include: Gillian Packwood, community expertise, bringing in vol- • Developing a keen sense of one’s place Administrative Assistant unteer instructors on subjects rang- among the Jewish people, whether de- 239.434.1818 Temple Shalom Religious School Is Your Child Hurting?

he Temple Shalom Religious School is committed to

helping students and families build a foundation of knowledge and skills to live meaningful Jewish lives Tand embrace a passion for lifelong learning. Students can expect a quality and engaging experience, a love of learning and the ability to seek not only answers, but questions. Instructional methods include engaging and interactive experiences for all learners. The Religious School curriculum encompasses three main areas of Jewish learning and living; Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chasadim. Religious School programming is on Sundays for kindergarten through 10th grade. Hebrew instruction for students in grades 3-6 is offered as a choice on either Sunday e’ve been helping Collier’s children unmask and process morning or Wednesday afternoon. B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew grief for 25 years, all without charge to families. th and tutoring is offered for 7 grade students. W Jewish education is a sacred partnership between home, We support children through divorce/separation, deployment, school and community. Temple Shalom Religious School incarceration, deportation of a family member, death of a loved values and recognizes the importance of this trust and part- one or pet, loss of a home or friend, school incident, or any nership, and appreciates and values this partnership. other loss that affects your child. For more information, contact: Susan Feld, Ed.S., Interim Religious School Director Phone: (239) 261-4404 | Email: [email protected] www.avowcares.org 239.455.2233 or [email protected]

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 63 Focus on Youth Hebrew/Religious Schools Chabad of Naples A PLACE FOR EVERYONE! Hebrew School habad Naples Hebrew School instills Jewish pride and cre-

Rabbi Fishel & Ettie Zaklos ates spiritual connections that Clast a lifetime. Its friendly and inclusive policy means every child is welcome, regardless of affiliation, religious observance or prior knowledge. The diverse student body provides a setting where your child will be comfortable and able to learn at a relaxed pace. Chabad Naples is bursting with energy and life with our expanded The fun, hands-on curriculum cov- Synagogue, award winning Preschool of the Arts, banquet hall, state-of- ers Jewish traditions, history and cul- the-art outdoor playground and Hebrew school classrooms. ture. The Hebrew reading curriculum is There has never been a better time to join the Chabad Naples family! based on the internationally acclaimed Aleph Champion Program, which has The Naples™ Flying Challahs Women’s been proven to be the most effective Circle Summer method of teaching Hebrew reading Community Holiday Events, Community Shabbat Dinners, and writing. The Judaic studies curricu- Annual Chanukah Festival, Cultural Events, and more! lum is composed of material culled from award-winning educational programs. Join us weekly for uplifting Shabbat Services with meaning, melody & humor. The richness and beauty of our Jew- ish traditions come to life at Chabad. elcome • Warm, friendly community • Relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere • Hebrew/English prayer All are w -books Dynamic programs educate, stimulate and excite children and offer practical relevance. Chabad believes that a child’s Jewish learning must be creative, mem- orable and fun. Highly motivated teachers have a proven track record of caring, devotion and academic expertise. Every child en- Ages 12 Months to 5 years old TWO, THREE, FOUR, & FIVE DAY PROGRAMS. joys individual attention from instruc- FULL AND HALF DAY AVAILABILITY. tors who are carefully selected for their abilities to connect with and cater to the needs of each student. The goal extends beyond giving students the basic skills and knowledge they need in preparation for their bar or bat mitzvahs. Chabad creates a solid foundation of love for Jewish living and learning that will serve your children 2019-20 Voted #1 in Childcare and Educational Services! Best Childcare Best Childcare Best Childcare Best Childcare Best Educational Services Best Educational Services for the rest of their lives. Admissions Season 2012 2013 2014 2015 now OPEN! Chabad Hebrew School is for chil- Enroll your child in our yearlong preschool program starting dren ages 5-13 and meets Wednesdays August 2019 or our acclaimed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Summer of the Arts camp for Summer 2019! For more information, contact: Michelle, 239.262.4474 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 or [email protected] Chabad: (239) 262-4474 | www.ChabadNaples.com Preschool: (239) 263-2620 | www.NaplesPreschoolOfTheArts.com 64 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Camps Focus on Youth Summer of the Arts ummer of the Arts is Naples’ most credibly diverse and Summer of the Arts exciting summer camp experi- exciting programming manages to combine a ence for children ages 18 months as well as its caring and dozen specialty camps Sto 8 years. The camp is located in the dedicated staff. Camp- into one! The goal is to heart of Naples on an award-winning, ers are welcomed to a expose the campers to child-oriented campus. It has become warm and nurturing the world around them known throughout Naples for its in- environment under the professional through a fun-filled program where care of experienced and quali- they get to experience art, science, fied teachers, counselors and music, gymnastics, dance, cooking, instructors. sports, water play, weekly entertainers At Summer of the Arts, and cultural experiences. The program your child will have the oppor- is designed to maximize each child’s tunity to make new friends, de- experience with non-stop fun and velop new skills and cultivate enrichment. new interests. The program Four- or five-day programs, with integrates various creative arts full- and half-days are availability. Ex- and educational themes in a tended hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 safe, multi-sensory, hands-on p.m. and spirited setting. The camp For more information or to sched- is specially designed to meet ule a tour, call: campers’ needs with age-ap- Ettie Zaklos, Director propriate activities and one- 239.263.2620 of-a-kind experiences. www.naplespreschoolofthearts.com

Patricia J. Adkins THE NAPLES PLAYERS PREMIER Youth Leadership YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM Award The Jewish Federation of Greater Na- ples presents its Second Annual Patri- cia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award, which will be given to honor the achievements of Collier County high school seniors demonstrating leadership in their activities at their respec- tive congregation and/or BBYO youth group. They will be recognized for their successful balancing of Jewish leadership, high school academics, athletics CLASSES & PERFORMANCES and clubs, and community service. FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-18 A one-time award of $2,000 each •TEEN CONSERVATORY will be given to two deserving seniors. • IMPROV This scholarship will be used to further • INTRO TO ACTING their education at an accredited college, • SHOWCASES university or vocational school. • SENSORY-FRIENDLY CLASSES The deadline for submission of the CONTACT OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership FOR MORE INFO: (239) 434-7340 EXT. 103 Award application, essay, resume, tran- WWW.NAPLESPLAYERS.ORG script and references is January 1, 2019.

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 65 Focus on Youth Camps Temple Shalom’s Camp Shalom reschoolers rule at Temple Sha- creativity, imagination, tal- lom’s Camp Shalom, where an ent and funny bones. outstanding 7-week summer Camp Shalom makes programP is specifically targeted to chil- the Naples summer a gift dren ages 2-5. Returning campers and to the preschool popula- new participants all look forward to a tion. Whether they are wide variety of exciting experiences, playing in water or sand, new friendships and nonstop fun. or are covered in paint, There is something to capture ev- they are enjoying the com- eryone’s interest. Campers participate pany of friends and the love and caring For more information, contact: in water play, dancing, arts and crafts, of fabulous adult teachers and wonder- Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director STEAM activities, cooking – including ful assistants who engage the children 239.455.3227 making mini challahs on Shabbat – per- in fun games and exploration in a safe or [email protected] forming arts, foreign language, science and loving environment created just for www.templeshalompreschool.org and music, all while exercising their them. Camp Einstein amp Einstein is an outstanding very own store, design- academic camp for children 5-8 ing their very own city and years old, led by adult preschool building it, or learning about Cteachers. This program involves learn- measurements and baking ing through hands-on games, creative yummy treats, they are al- writing and illustrating, and thought- ways learning through doing. provoking activities, providing a won- This 7-week camp bridges the derful opportunity for the children to summer gap and helps keep expand their knowledge and continue the knowledge ‘in.’ For more information, contact: to learn while having a fun and creative Camp Einstein is designed to fill Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director experience. young minds with wonder and possi- 239.455.3227 Whether the children are writ- bility, and insure that learning is a year- or [email protected] ing a business plan and opening their round experience. www.templeshalompreschool.org Jewish Federation Scholarship Programs he Jewish Federation of is deserving of a scholarship and wants And our committee needs time to Greater Naples has a proud to have a rewarding Jewish summer evaluate all the applications that come tradition and responsibility of experience, we urge you to submit an into the office. Thelping our Jewish youth with schol- application. If your child is thinking about arships for various Jewish camps and The deadlines for applications to camp, a leadership program, Birth- programs available throughout the reach the Federation office are: Febru- right trip, March of the Living or other country and the world. ary 1, 2019, for Israel experience pro- Jewish experience, start your research The forthcoming summer should grams in 2019; December 16, 2019, for soon. Just do a search of “Jewish Sum- be no different than last summer for summer camps in 2020. mer Camps” and you will be surprised our students. Again, qualifying stu- You may think this is too early to at what you can find. If your child is a dents will have an opportunity to ap- consider what your child may be do- BBYO member, check out www.bbyo. ply for partial scholarships through ing next summer. It’s really not. Most org for some options, too. the Federation. camps want you to give a deposit to a You can always call the Federation If your child or a child you know camp session by February of that year. office for guidance at 239.263.4205. Look for the Focus on Youth section each month in the Federation Star

66 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Calendar Major community events plus select events from area temples and organizations open to the entire community

For up-to-date information on these and other community events, please check the Federation Star newspaper, www.jewishnaples.org, and the individual temple and organization websites.

January 2019 January 16, 6:00 p.m. January 25-27 January 5, 7:30 p.m. Annual Naples Klezmer Revival Scholar-in-Residence weekend Saul I. Stern Cultural Series Band Concert Edwin Black, bestselling author of Jonathan Karl is a leading American Collier County South Regional Library IBM and the Holocaust, The Farhud political journalist and Chief White collierlibrary.org and Financing the Flames House Correspondent for ABC. Temple Shalom His topic: “Washington Turned Upside January 11, 7:30 p.m. 239.455.3030 Down” Shabbat service honoring the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Jewish Federation of Greater Naples January 27, 7:00 p.m. $25 Temple Shalom “Classical Sounds 239.642.0800 239.455.3030 with Boris and Bella” Beth Tikvah January 8, 6:00 p.m. January 19, 7:30 p.m. $30 Major Donors and Lion of Judah Atlantic City Boys [email protected] Event Enjoy rock-n-roll harmonies of songs Jewish Federation of Greater Naples from Frankie Valli to the Beach Boys January 28, 1:00 p.m. Venue Naples Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Temple Shalom Preschool presents 239.263.4205 $25/$35 Billy Jonas in concert Natalie, 201.669.7453 Concert will be geared toward January 13, 2:00 p.m. preschool-age children and their Jewish Film Festival January 20, 9:45 a.m. families. In Her Footsteps Jewish Community Day of Learning Free Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Featuring several speakers and concert Seyla Cohen, 239.455.3227 or $25 Temple Shalom [email protected] 239.642.0800 $18 239.263.4205 January 28, 3:00 p.m. January 13, 2:00 p.m. Florida Jewish History Month Community Day of Music January 20, 2:00 p.m. Celebration Showcasing the many musical Atlantic City Boys Jewish Historical Society of Southwest talents of the Temple Shalom family. Enjoy rock-n-roll harmonies of songs Florida honors Judith and Samuel Refreshments follow the program. from Frankie Valli to the Beach Boys Friedland. Event includes premiere Temple Shalom Jewish Congregation of Marco Island of a new “Southwest Florida Jewish 239.455.3030 $25/$35 Pioneers” series film, and a wine and Natalie, 201.669.7453 hors d’oeuvres cocktail hour. January 15, 10:45 a.m. Silverspot Cinema at Mercato Hadassah Installation Luncheon January 20, 7:00 p.m. $85 and Fashion Show Concert with Night Train 833-547-7935 or [email protected] Kensington Country Club Classic ’50s and ’60s music, desserts Lynn Wilner, 239.598.1009 or Beth Tikvah [email protected] $30 [email protected]

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February 2019 February 16, 7:30 p.m. February 2, 7:30 p.m. Love Letters Saul I. Stern Cultural Series A two-man play by A.R. Gurney. Naples Philharmonic Brass Quintet Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Calendar of Events Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 239.642.0800 $25 February 17, 7:00 p. m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 • 7:30 - 9:30pm 239.642.0800 Concert on “Jewish Jazz” An evening with comedian Carol Leifer Traditional Jewish music meets TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 • 7:30 - 9:30pm February 5, 7:30 p.m. American jazz An evening with actor Stephen Tobolowsky Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Beth Tikvah MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 7:00 - 9:30pm Event $30 Jean Chatzky & Dr. Michael Roizen: Age-Proof Featuring Letty Cottin Pogrebin [email protected] THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • 11:30am - 2:00pm and Abigail Pogrebin Jeff Oliver: The Two-Plate Solution Temple Shalom February 21, 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • 7:00 - 9:30pm $18 for Federation members Laugh in Peace Comedy Tour Jamie Bernstein: Famous Father Girl 239.263.4205 Naples Jewish Congregation presents & mini-concert Rabbi/Stand-up Comic Bob Alper and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 • 10:00am - noon February 10, 9:00 a.m. - noon Muslim Comic Gibran Saleem Lou Cove: Man of the Year Mitzvah Day Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Naples WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 • 1:00 - 3:30pm Breakfast generously provided by the Includes elegant wine and dessert Izzy Ezagui: Disarmed Temple Shalom Men’s Club followed Martin Fletcher: Promised Land by numerous activities all centered reception WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 • 1:00 - 3:30pm around mitzvot and tikkun olam $40 general seating; $65 Benefactor Stephen M. Flatow: A Father’s Story Temple Shalom preferred seating Gregory J. Wallance: 239.455.3030 www.naplesjewishcongregation.org The Woman Who Fought an Empire THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 • 1:00 - 4:30pm February 10, 2:00 p.m. February 21, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Gray: Seduced by Mrs. Robinson Jewish Film Festival O’Town Motown THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 • 7:00 - 9:30pm Shelter Performing the great Motown acts Jeremy Dauber: Jewish Comedy Jewish Congregation of Marco Island of the ’60s MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 1:00 - 3:30pm $25 Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Ariel Burger: Witness 239.642.0800 $25/$35 Rebecca Erbelding: Rescue Board Natalie, 201.669.7453 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • 1:00 - 3:30pm February 11, 11:30 a.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 • 1:00 - 3:30pm Hadassah Mahj, Card and Game Day February 23, 5:30 p.m. Jenna Blum: The Lost Family Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club Temple Shalom Men’s Club Alyson Richman: The Secret of Clouds Lynn Wilner, 239.598.1009 or Dinner Theatre WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm [email protected] Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Moriel Rothman-Zecher: Sadness Is a White Bird Guys and Dolls Carol Zoref: Barren Island February 13, 7:00 p.m. $85 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 • 1:30 - 4:00 pm Israel Advocacy Committee presents 239.455.3030 Elyssa Friedland: The Intermission Dr. Kenneth W. Stein Mark Sarvas: Memento Park Temple Shalom March 2019 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 • 1:00 - 3:30pm $18 in advance, $25 at the door March 2, 6:00 p.m. Rachel Kadish: The Weight of Ink 239.263.4205 MCA Sweetheart’s Dinner Dance Tova Mirvis: The Book of Separation 4th annual event features cocktails, MONDAY, APRIL 8 • 1:00 - 3:30pm February 14, 8:15 a.m. dinner, dancing and an evening filled Marc E. Agronin: The End of Old Age The Barbara P. Katz Mah Jongg with fun and surprises. David Litt: Thanks, Obama Tournament Audubon Country Club JewishBookFestival.org Jewish Congregation of Marco Island $150 per couple 239.263.4205 239.642.0800 Michael Sobol, [email protected]

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March 3, 7:30 p.m. March 16, 7:30 p.m. April 2019 Naples Jewish Film Festival Saul I. Stern Cultural Series April 14, 10:30 a.m. Shoelaces Jazz with Kevin G. Mauldin Celebrate Israel Sugden Community Theatre Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Includes a concert by Rick Recht http://naplesjewishfilmfestival.org $25 Temple Shalom 239.642.0800 239.263.4205 March 4, 5:30 p.m. Triumph 2019 March 17, 7:30 p.m. April 19, 5:00 p.m. Annual Holocaust Museum fundraiser; Naples Jewish Film Festival Community Passover Seder guest speaker Christian Picciolini The Other Story Longshore Lakes Country Club Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples Sugden Community Theatre Naples Jewish Congregation sponsors a $300; Patron tickets and Sponsorships http://naplesjewishfilmfestival.org meaningful Passover Seder conducted also available by Rabbi Howard Herman 239.263.9200 March 19, 10:45 a.m. www.naplesjewishcongregation.org Hadassah Spring Luncheon March 9, 6:00 p.m. Shelley Skelton, 239.301.0509 or April 19, 6:30 p.m. Temple Shalom Gala 2019 – [email protected] Congregational Passover Seder A Night of Inspiration Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Grey Oaks Country Club March 22, 10:00 a.m. 239.642.0800 Honoring Bobbie and Gene Katz Temple Shalom Preschool 239.455.3030 Purim Festival April 20, 6:00 p.m. Children and parents come dressed in Second Night Seder March 10, 7:30 p.m. costume and enjoy an obstacle course, Temple Shalom Naples Jewish Film Festival bounce house, puppet show, petting 239.455.3030 Who Will Write Our History? zoo, crafts, hamentashen and more. Sugden Community Theatre Free April 28, 10:00 a.m. http://naplesjewishfilmfestival.org Seyla Cohen, 239.455.3227 or Community Yom HaShoah [email protected] Commemoration March 11, 11:00 a.m. Temple Shalom Sisterhood Game Day March 24, 2:00 p.m. 239.263.4205 Naples Jewish Congregation presents Jewish Film Festival a day of fun and games, prizes and The Testament a buffet brunch. Mah jongg, bridge, Jewish Congregation of Marco Island May 2019 canasta, dominoes, silent raffle, drinks $25 May 4, 7:00 p.m. Cypress Woods Country Club 239.642.0800 Temple Shalom Preschool Art Show $40 and Auction www.naplesjewishcongregation.org March 24, 7:30 p.m. A wonderful evening for adults – view Naples Jewish Film Festival amazing artwork created by Temple March 13, 7:00 p.m. Working Woman Shalom Preschool students, enjoy Israel Advocacy Committee presents Sugden Community Theatre complimentary hors d’oeuvres and CAMERA Speaker – “Inverting http://naplesjewishfilmfestival.org cocktails, and bid on silent auction the Truth: Recognizing Media Bias items. Against Israel” March 31, 11:30 a.m. Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Temple Shalom Power of Community Celebration Naples, FL 34119 $18 in advance, $25 at the door Jazz Brunch Free 239.263.4205 Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Seyla Cohen, 239.455.3227 or Grey Oaks Country Club [email protected] March 15, 7:30 p.m. 239.263.4205 Hadassah Shabbat Services Temple Shalom Shelley Skelton, 239.301.0509

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 69 Calendar 2019 candle lighting times for the Greater Naples area: January 4: 5:31 pm August 23: 7:38 pm January 11: 5:36 pm August 30: 7:31 pm January 18: 5:41 pm September 6: 7:24 pm January 25: 5:47 pm September 13: 7:16 pm February 1: 5:52 pm September 20: 7:08 pm February 8: 5:57 pm September 27: 7:00 pm February 15: 6:02 pm September 29, Eve of First day February 22: 6:06 pm Rosh Hashanah: 6:58 pm March 1: 6:10 pm September 30, Eve of Second day October 21, Eve of Simchat March 8: 6:14 pm Rosh Hashanah: after 7:49 pm Torah: after 7:28 pm March 15: 7:18 pm October 4: 6:53 pm October 25: 6:32 pm March 22: 7:21 pm October 8, Eve of November 1: 6:27 pm March 29: 7:24 pm Yom Kippur: 6:48 pm November 8: 5:23 pm April 5: 7:28 pm October 11: 6:45 pm November 15: 5:19 pm April 12: 7:31 pm October 13, Eve of First day November 22: 5:17 pm April 19, Eve of First day Sukkot: 6:43 pm November 29: 5:17 pm Passover: 7:35 pm October 14, Eve of Second day December 6: 5:17 pm April 20, Eve of Second day Sukkot: after 7:35 pm December 13: 5:19 pm Passover: after 8:29 pm October 18: 6:38 pm December 20: 5:22 pm April 25, Eve of Seventh day October 20, Eve of Shemini December 27: 5:25 pm Passover: 7:38 pm Atzeret: 6:37 pm April 26, Eve of Eighth day Passover: 7:38 pm 2019 (5779/5780) Holidays May 3: 7:42 pm Holidays start at sundown on the evening before the dates listed. May 10: 7:46 pm May 17: 7:50 pm Tu B’Shevat: January 21 (Monday) May 24: 7:53 pm Purim: March 21 (Thursday) May 31: 7:57 pm Passover (Pesach): April 20 (Saturday) June 7: 8:00 pm Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah): May 2 (Thursday) June 8, Eve of First day Shavuot: after 8:57 pm Israel Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron): May 8 (Wednesday) June 9, Eve of Second day Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut): May 9 (Thursday) Shavuot: after 8:58 pm Lag B’Omer: May 23 (Thursday) June 14: 8:03 pm Shavuot: June 9 (Sunday) June 21: 8:04 pm Tisha B’Av: August 11 (Sunday) June 28: 8:05 pm Rosh HaShanah 5780: September 30 (Monday) July 5: 8:06 pm Yom Kippur: October 9 (Wednesday) July 12: 8:05 pm July 19: 8:02 pm Sukkot: October 14 (Monday) July 26: 7:59 pm Shemini Atzeret: October 21 (Monday) August 2: 7:55 pm Simchat Torah: October 22 (Tuesday) August 9: 7:50 pm Hanukkah (Chanukah): December 23 (Monday) August 16: 7:44 pm

70 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Directory of Advertisers Culture: Art, Film, Theater Real Estate HotWorks Fine Art Shows Back Cover Debbie Zvibleman, John R. Wood Properties 22 Naples Jewish Film Festival 39 The Naples Players 19 Schools, Youth Programs and Support Avow Kids 63 Funeral Homes KidzAct 65 Fuller Funeral Home 44 Preschool of the Arts 64 Health/Medical Services Senior Living Alternatives Avow 44 Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care 5 Margot Escott, LCSW 25 Golden Care 35 Dr. Daniel Wasserman, Skin Wellness Physicians 52 Lely Palms Retirement Community 52 Senior Housing Solutions 29 Home Builders/Communities The Carlisle Naples 1 Kaye Lifestyle Homes Inside Front Cover Shopping Hotels Coconut Point 24 Hilton Naples 2 Synagogues Museums Beth Tikvah 21 The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Chabad Jewish Center of Naples 64 Education Center 47 Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 26 Organizations Temple Shalom Inside Back Cover Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies 37 Travel Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida 53 Preferred Travel 3 Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 18 Photograhpy/Videography PLEASE SUPPORT ABG World 6 Naples Photography / Ted Epstein 40 OUR ADVERTISERS Printing THEY HELP MAKE CONNECTIONS Naples Envelope & Printing 55 & THE FEDERATION STAR POSSIBLE ConneCt with your Jewish Community facebook.com/jfedsrqwww.facebook.com/ JewishFederationofGreaterNaples

Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples 71 Index Adult education 36-41 Jewish Community Relations Council 12 American Friends of Magen David Adom 51 Jewish Community Study 14-15 American Israel Public Affairs Committee 51 Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 58 American Jewish Committee 49 Jewish Federation of Collier County 8-13 Anti-Defamation League 51 Jewish Film Festivals 18, 19, 33 Anti-Semitism Task Force 13 Jewish Genealogy SIG 30 Arts & Culture 16-35 Jewish Historical Society of SWFL 45 Avow 44 Jewish holidays 70 BBYO Naples 60 Jewish National Fund 50 Beth Tikvah of Naples 55 Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance 46 Beth Tikvah’s Youth Education program 63 Jewish War Veterans 48 Bingo 32 Men’s Cultural Alliance 25, 46 Calendar 67-70 Mikvah 43 Camp Einstein 66 Mix & Mingle Singles Group 46 Camps 65-66 Naples Jewish Congregation 56 Candle lighting times 70 Naples Klezmer Revival Band Concert 32 Cardozo Society 48 Naples Orchestra & Chorus 28 Catholic-Jewish Dialogue 13 Naples Senior Center at JFCS 42-43 Celebrate Israel Event 30, 31 Organizations 45-51 Cemeteries 44 Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays 48 Center for Judaic, Holocaust, & Genocide Studies 35 People of the Book Cultural Event 17, 49 Chabad of Naples Jewish Community Center 57 PJ Library® 60, 62 Chabad of Naples Hebrew School 64 Preschool of the Arts 62 Community history 52-53 Religious Life 54-58 Community services 42-44 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series 26, 27 Consulate General of Israel for Florida & Puerto Rico 51 Scholarship Programs 65, 66 eNewsletter 11 Schools 61-64 Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event 17, 49 Senior Housing Solutions 43 Federation Star newspaper 16 Simon Wiesenthal Center 51 Film Festivals 18, 19, 33 Stand Up for Justice Award 12 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 50 Summer of the Arts 65 Funeral homes & cemeteries 44 Synagogues 54-58 Generations of the Shoah - SWFL (GenShoah) 47 Technion - Israel Institute of Technology 51 Hadassah 45 Temple Shalom 54 The Holocaust Museum & Temple Shalom Camp Shalom 66 Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center 34 Temple Shalom Lil’ Cubs 61 Human Needs Award 12 Temple Shalom Mommy & Me 61 Humanistic Jewish Havurah 48 Temple Shalom Preschool 61 Israel Advocacy Committee 13 Temple Shalom Religious School 63 Israel Scouts 30 Women’s Cultural Alliance 24-25, 56 Jewish Book Festival 20-23 Zionist Organization of America 51 Jewish Community Day of Learning 41

72 Connections2019 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Hillel said: Do not separate yourself from the community... -Pirkei Avot (Sayings of the Fathers)

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