www.JewishFederationLCC.org Vol. 39, No. 10 n June 2017 / 5777 Annual Community Holocaust Memorial Service he annual Community Holo- Dr. Paul Bartrop, a knowledgeable caust Memorial Service was and respected Holocaust scholar; both Theld on Sunday, April 23 at Jewish and non-Jewish clergy; and lay Temple Beth El. Over 250 people leaders representing their organiza- turned out to recall the victims of the tions. Holocaust, to honor those who sur- The most poignant part of every vived and those who saved them, and Holocaust remembrance is the lighting to help fill our obligation “to remember of the memorial candles by those who and not to forget.” survived the Holocaust. We are blessed Participants in the very moving to have them in our community and service included: Rafael Ruiz, a tal- that they are here to remind future gen- Rabbi Marc Sack of Temple Judea Guest speaker Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director of the ented 16-year-old violinist; pianist and erations of not only remembering the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide longtime Jewish community mem- past, but of the importance of building Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, ber Randy Kashi; an interfaith choir; a safe, more humane world. speaks about “Music and the Holocaust” Rabbi Nicole Luna of Temple Beth El Dr. Paul Bartrop addresses community members who gathered in the Members of the Jewish community and Unitarian Universalist Church, led Temple Beth El sanctuary to remember the victims of the Holocaust by choir director Suellen Kipp, sing music from the Holocaust Rabbi Devora Buchen of Temple Beth Shalom Ellis Rabinowitz, President of Temple Beth El assisted survivors in the lighting of the candles; Steen Metz lights a candle Carla Benninga, lights a candle for herself Renee Sugar lights a candle and for fellow survivor, Lore Rosenstrauch Jessica Evers, representing The Community Free Synagogue Michele Laboda, a Jewish Federation Violinist Rafael Ruiz, board member and member of accompanied by Cheryl and Barry Fulmer, representing Congregation Bat Yam Temple Beth El welcomes everyone pianist Randy Kashi Reverend Allison Farnum of the Unitarian Universalist Church Irene Skolnick lights a candle Francoise Onufer lights a candle Pastor Gaspar Anastasi of Word of Life Ministries 9701 Commerce Center Court POSTMASTER: NONPROFIT ORG Fort Myers, Florida 33908 DATED RELIGIOUS U.S. POSTAGE NEWS ITEMS. 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JFed Social Club 14 Marketplace Jewish Book Council The JFed Social Club will enjoy a potluck dinner at Conference 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14 in the Federation 16 Commentary Our Federation is a member building. Good food, good company and good con- 17 From the Bimah of the JBC, which means we versation are planned. If you are interested in attend- have access to over 200 authors ing, please contact me to let me know what you will 18 Focus on Youth – either Jewish or those who be bringing – dairy and parve dishes only, please. wrote books of Jewish content Food Pantry 20 Organizations n Leni Sack published during this past year. On another note, please remember our Food Pantry The two of us will hear these during the summer. Families in need of food during 22 Temple News authors pitch their new books and then, with the help the busiest months of the year, still need food during 22 Community Directory of volunteers reading the books, begin to make deci- the slowest of months. Children, who get free break- sions about which ones to invite for the coming year. fasts and lunches at school, do not have that option We hope to bring in several authors that will appeal during the summer. Some adults who work during to a wide range of audiences. I welcome input on the season face less work or no work during the off sea- types of books you like to read and authors you would son. Seniors on fixed incomes depend on the Food like to meet. I especially welcome volunteers to work Pantry year-round. on a committee to read the books and help plan the Our Food Pantry makes a difference to the Jew- author events. Let me know if you are interested! ish and non-Jewish people of all ages it serves each Israel Scouts Caravan month. Please don’t let the slower pace of summer life The Scouts are coming, the Scouts are coming! You slow your contributions. Our pantry stocks canned definitely won’t want to miss the Israel Scouts when and dry goods, as well as toiletries and paper goods. they perform at Temple Beth El on Sunday, June 18 Cash contributions are also welcome. Whatever you at 4:00 p.m. This free program is sponsored by the can do is very much appreciated. Jewish Federation, Temple Judea and Temple Beth As I reflect over the past programming year, I El. The Israel Scouts Caravan is made up of ten 16- would like to thank everyone who attended at least and 17-year-old Israeli students who put on an amaz- one of our programs, volunteered to help on a project ing singing and dancing show. Their performance or with an event, served on our board or a committee, is energetic and fun, and represents the best of our or contributed to the annual campaign and the food Jewish homeland. This is a performance for all ages. pantry. Your help makes all things possible and I can’t Young Jewish Professionals thank you enough. The Young Jewish Professionals group from the I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe sum- Jewish Federation of Collier County will be joining mer. EVERYONE IS INVITED! 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