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Celebrate Jewish life at four February events By Rabbi Fishel Zaklos, Chabad Naples
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he “Celebration of Jewish Life” program brings a showcase of Jewish presenters to Naples to entertain, enrich and empower community members. Here are your February events (see the full-page ad on page 5A for more details):
Monday evening, Feb. 5 – Jews in Sports Listen Up! delivers warmth and sheer knock-your-socks-off vocal power through a love of Judaism and Israel. With multi-generational wit and humor, Tzioni sensibilities, and an impressive artistic palette drawn from diverse Jewish musical traditions, Listen Up! consistently wins the hearts and ears of audiences of all ages. Visit JewishSong.com.
Sunday, March 10 at 7:00pm Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center • 4720 Pine Ridge Road, Naples $50 General Seating • $75 Benefactor Preferred Seating Event concludes with a wine and dessert reception Tickets are available for credit card purchase at naplesjewishcongregation.org or mail your check made out to NJC, along with your email address and phone number, to: NJC, PO Box 111994, Naples, FL 34108, attn: Tickets
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Ted Epstein’s presentation, “Stars of the Mic,” will include clips of famous calls by Jewish sportscasters who will be featured in his upcoming book covering 70 men and women who have lent their voices to the world of sports. Then, meet Art Shamsky of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets! Art will discuss being Jewish in the Major Leagues, his two books and baseball in Israel. Shamsky’s books and memorabilia will be available for purchase.
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Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20 – Finding Hope After the Holocaust
Photojournalist B.A. Van Sise spent four years working with Holocaust museums and organizations to compile captivating images and textual vignettes for his book,
Art Shamsky – 1969 New York Met “Invited to Life.” It’s a moving and joyful celebration of survival, resilience and joy.
Monday evening, Feb. 26 – “Tevye in New York!”
Tom Dugan’s one-man show is based on Sholem Aleichem’s beloved characters immortalized in “Fiddler on the Roof.” This show takes up where the original stories left off as Tevye tries to balance tradition with what it means to be an American Jew.
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27 – "Wisenthal"
Tom Dugan will talk about and present scenes from his off-Broadway play “Wiesenthal.” For tickets and details on all “Celebration of Jewish Life” events, visit CJLnaples.com or call 239-262-4474.
2024 SEASON February 24, 2024
Viennese Classics Schubert ~ Overture to Rosemunde
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Mozart ~ Piano Concerto, K. 488 (A Major) featuring Konstantin Soukhovetski, Grand Piano Series Artist Schubert ~ Symphony #8 (Unfinished Symphony)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
March 23, 2024 Romantic Classics April 13, 2024 Spring Classics
All concerts held at 3:00pm at Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.naplescommunityorchestra.org Single ticket $40 • Students free of charge
Tom Dugan as Tevye