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CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER NAPLES, ISRAEL AND THE WORLD
FEDERATI N STAR
Published by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
SERVING NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
www.JewishNaples.org Y June 2025 – Sivan/Tammuz 5785 Y Vol. 34 #9
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Men’s Cultural Alliance
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Women’s Cultural Alliance
A reflection on our accomplishments as we close the season
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Community Focus
By Rosalee Bogo, 2025 Annual Community Campaign Chair
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Jewish Interest
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Israel & the Jewish World
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Rabbinical Reflections
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Synagogue News
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Organizations
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Focus on Youth
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Community Directory
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Annual Campaign Highlight Photos A season of events captured through the lens of a camera.
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s we begin to wind for our Major Gifts and Lions down another vibrant of Judah event. season of activity, we At the Women of Philantake this opportunity to thropy luncheon, we welcomed reflect on the many highRobin Friedman and Judith Sydlights that made this year ney, co-founders of Tribe-Talk, a truly remarkable. vital initiative dedicated to eduWe were honored to welcating Jewish youth about comcome our new president bating antisemitism. We were and CEO, Nammie Ichilov, further inspired by Iris KraeRosalee Bogo who has already made a mer, JFNA’s national chair of significant impact. Our programs and women's philanthropy, who spoke at our events continue to grow in both quality spring Lions of Judah luncheon. These and reach, attracting record attendance esteemed individuals represent the very to our beautiful and welcoming Nina Iser best in Jewish philanthropy, and we were Jewish Cultural Center. honored to have them join us. Our Annual Community Campaign began with a powerful launch featuring A transformative gift Michael Masters, CEO and president of The most extraordinary highlight of the Secure Community Network. We were also year was the transformational endowment privileged to host David Heller, national gift of $11 million from Mr. Stephen chair of The Jewish Federations of North Saks. This generous act ensures that our America (JFNA), as the keynote speaker Federation will be able to fulfill its mission
for generations to come. Of our 134 Lions of Judah, 12 have now endowed their gifts and several more are working closely with Alicia Feldman and Endowment Chair Paula Filler to follow suit. OUR IMPACT
We support Jews here, Israel, and overseas, as well as provide local programming that builds Jewish knowledge, identity, and community.
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Campaign reflections
Serving as campaign chair has been a deeply rewarding experience. While the work is not without its demands, the dedication of our Campaign Cabinet — community members who generously volunteer their time to engage donors — deserves our deepest gratitude. This is what we mean when we say we work “Together as One.” Last year, we surpassed our campaign goal of $1,750,000. This year, with a few weeks remaining in the 2025 Annual Campaign, we’ve already exceeded our increased goal of $1,850,000. But the need remains great, and every additional dollar helps. continued on page 2
Unsolved Jewish Mysteries Join Jewish educator and former politico Jason Harris via Zoom for a dive into the unsolved mystery, “Where is King David’s Tomb?”
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A Look at Memory Loss This free program addresses dementia and integrative medicine strategies to prevent and treat memory loss.
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