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The Jewish Federation 9701 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers www.JewishFederationLCC.org Vol. 39, No. 5 n January 2017 / 5777 Senior Lunch program hits the road By Helene Glocer fter eight straight months at gether after a very emotional and divi- where we will get to see the artwork Temple Beth Shalom, the sive election. our local artists created in collabora- ASenior Lunch program ven- It was wonderful to hear the chat- tion with artists from Israel as part of tured out, first to The Community Free ter and laughter around the room, and the Partnership2Gether program. Synagogue in No- people talked to familiar friends and We welcome all seniors in the vember and then made new friends. Lunch was provided community, and are sure that there are to Temple Judea at a deep discount by Publix, with left- many more out there who would en- in December, with overs to take home for another meal. joy the companionship and conversa- great success. As of this writing, we have not yet tion that these lunches provide. If you The Jewish Federation Rabbi Bruce been to Temple Judea, but we would would like to come or know of some- Diamond and his like to thank Rabbi Marc Sack for host- one else who would enjoy them, please of Lee and Charlotte congregation were ing us at his synagogue in December. call Micaela Solomon at 239.481.4449 Counties Presents very warm, gra- We are looking forward to it and will x6. st n Helene cious hosts. With let you know how it went in the next If you are looking for a fun vol- the 21 Annual Glocer the new location issue of L’CHAYIM. unteer opportunity, call Micaela. We came new seniors and new volunteers. The January lunch will return to guarantee that this will be the nicest Jewish Film Festival We had a record turnout with 45 people Temple Beth Shalom, which nurtured and most rewarding project you have of Southwest Florida. attending. Rabbi Diamond entertained us from the beginning. In February we ever volunteered for. the crowd with a short and humorous, will be ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­at Temple Beth El and in March See pages 14-15 for but very relevant talk about getting to- we will go to the Alliance for the Arts, complete details. Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties and Facing anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses: A PROGRAM FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADERS Hear a first-hand account of how one student overcame anti Semitism at Florida Atlantic University Learn about what's happening on college campuses today with regard to the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement, Students for Justice in Palestine and other anti-Israel movements. With special guest Rayna Rose Exelbierd StandWithUs Southeast High School Coordinator Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:00 P.M. - 6:30 PM Jewish Federation 9701 Commerce Center Court - Fort Myers Pizza & beverages will be served Guests are welcome. Space is limited. R.S.V.P to Leni Sack: 239.481.4449 ext. 3 or [email protected] 9701 Commerce Center Court POSTMASTER: NONPROFIT ORG Fort Myers, Florida 33908 DATED RELIGIOUS U.S. POSTAGE NEWS ITEMS. PAID TIME SENSITIVE– FT. MYERS, FL PLEASE EXPEDITE! PERMIT NO. 175 DELIVER TO CURRENT RESIDENT OR L'CHAYIM JANUARY 2017 2 Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties OUR FEDERATION Program notes In this issue: t’s FILM FESTIVAL time! Hard to believe this is prior to their entrance in college. The goal is to inspire the Jewish Federation’s 21st annual Jewish Film high school students to become better educated about 6 Our Community IFestival of Southwest Florida and more impor- Israel and the Arab-Israel conflict, and to be prepared tantly, my fourth! I’ve written in past years about how to combat any anti-Israel sentiment they may face on 14 Jewish Film Festival much I enjoy the festival and look forward to going to their future college campuses. The program is free the mailbox each day to get the of charge and includes pizza and beverages. Space is 16 Jewish Interest orders. But I think what excites limited, but guests are welcome to register as well. me the most is all of you who For more information and to register, contact me at 19 Marketplace come to the films. I feel like we 239.481.4449 x3 or [email protected]. are old friends who get to see It’s not too early to mark your calendars for some 21 From the Bimah each other at a reunion once a upcoming events in March. On Wednesday, March 1, year. It’s fun to bring the Jew- Victoria Kelly, author of the bestselling novel, Mrs. 23 Focus on Youth ish community together – those Houdini, will be at the Alliance for the Arts for a book who live here fulltime, those talk, co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation. 24 Organizations n Leni Sack who are snowbirds and those On Sunday, March 5, the P2G art exhibit opens. who are regular short-time visi- P2G is a city-to-city and region-to-region partnership 26 Community Directory tors – for this annual festival. So old friends, see you between Jewish and Israeli communities. Our Federa- in a few weeks! tion is a member of the P2G Southeast Consortium of 26 Temple News Be sure to check out the section below for the communities in the U.S. The partnership has included names of this year’s Film Festival Sponsors. It is with a variety of person-to-person experiences shared with their help that we are able to bring the high-quality the Hadera Eiron Region in Israel, including a fire- films to our community. We are very appreciative of fighter exchange and hosting delegations. It continues their support. with “Art Beyond Boundaries,” an arts collaboration And certainly thank you to the committee mem- that began in the fall of 2015 and continues through bers who have spent a lot of time over the last several April 2017. months previewing films and helping to make the se- Led by local artists Carolyn Gora and Shirley Lit- lections. The committee is chaired by Sara Krivisky man, the Southeast Consortium and the Hadera Eiron and includes Susie Ferkel, Helene Glocer, Claire Region produced a collaboration and an exhibition Goldhagen, Carolyn Gora, Irwin Kash, Dan Sharff, that was truly a partnership. Along with Carolyn and Lynn Talone and Sid Wilker. Shirley, our Federation was represented by local art- On Sunday, January 15 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., ists Herb Sklar, Celeste Borah, Janice Heligman, Gale we have a very important event for 11th and 12th grad- Shamblott, Elise Gold Sewall and Juli Bobman. That ers. ISRAEL ADVOCACY BOOT CAMP is a pro- exhibition will be on display at the Alliance for the gram of StandWithUs, an international, non-profit Is- Arts through the month of March. rael education organization that believes education is Movies, advocacy, author and art – there’s a lot the road to peace. In the past few years, StandWithUs to look forward to in the coming year. I wish every- has increased its scope of activity by identifying the one a very Happy and Healthy New Year. See you in need to train, empower and inspire younger students 2017! Thank you to these sponsors who help to Jewish news published monthly by Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties ensure the continuity of the 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 481-4449 • Fax: (239) 481-0139 Online at www.JewishFederationLCC.org n Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida. January 2017 • Volume 39, Number 5 n President: Rozzi Osterman PRINCIPAL SPONORS: Advanced Pain Management and Spine Specialists Board: Paul Bartrop • Larry Eisenfeld • Herb Fried Carolyn Gora • Jerry Greenfield • Andi Horowitz Dr. Jonathan Daitch and Dr. Michael Frey Charles Idelson • Linda Idelson • Marsha Kistler Sara Krivisky • Michele Laboda • JoAnn Lewin Barbara Siegel • Sylvia Simko • Brian Simon Jerry Snyderman • Sherri Zucker Producers: Martha & John Wolf Miromar Outlets Executive Director: Alan Isaacs Program Director: Leni Sack Executive Assistant: Lori Ramos Radiology Regional Center- Dr. Brian and Sara Krivisky Jewish Family Services: Micaela Solomon n Editor/Designer: Ted Epstein (239) 249-0699 DIRECTORS: Kushner and Kushner, Attorneys Advertising: Jim Lewin (239) 634-6923 n FineMark National Bank & Trust L’CHAYIM invites correspondence on subjects of interest to Jewish people. Partisan political opinions will not be published, Northern Trust but opinions on subjects affecting the Jewish community are welcome. All inquiries regarding copy for L’CHAYIM should be directed to the editor. All news material must be very clearly SCREENWRITERS: Investor’s Security Trust– Linda & Charles Idelson printed or typed (not in all-capital letters) and double-spaced. Electronic submissions encouraged. The editor reserves the Rachel Abraham right to edit for space and content. Photographs should be clear, black-and-white or color Sylvia & Paul Simko prints. If you wish a photograph returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope of appropriate size. PCC Tile– Helene & Jorge Glocer The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties disclaims responsibility or endorsement of the views expressed by the Zelda Dubin Philanthropic Memorial Fund writers and claims by advertisers. Lin & Ron Klein FEBRUARY ISSUE Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.– Guy Whitesman EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Barbara and Barry Epstein Thursday, January 5 FILM STARS: Anna & Yale Levin Judi & Richard Davis Grow your business Shirley & Byron Frank Marsha & Mike Kistler Harriet & Alan Josephson Cheryl & Harold Goldste with L’CHAYIM. Lynda & Michael Rubenstein JoAnn & Jim Lewin ENT Specialist of FL– Dr. Howard Barrow Reach 5,000 local Gulf Coast Orthodontics- Dr. Michele Laboda Jewish residents Thank you to through this paper.
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