Federation Star - September 2024

October 7: We Remember Jewish Community Memorial 7:00-8:30 P.M. AT THE NINA ISER JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER Please register so we can plan accordingly: jewishnaples.org

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 September 2024 – Av/Elul 5784 Y Vol. 33 #12 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 23 Men’s Cultural Alliance 24 Women’s Cultural Alliance 26 Community Focus 26 Tributes 3A Jewish Interest 7A Israel & The Jewish World 10A Organizations 13A Rabbinical Reflections 15A Synagogue News 17A Focus on Youth 19A Community Directory

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Attention Readers!

Check out the 10 books and authors slated for this season’s Jewish Book Festival, celebrating its 10th year.

15 For Your Mental Well-being Join us for two free seminars with psychologist Dr. Linda Rosen covering the topics of election anxiety and happiness versus peace and calm.

18 Women’s Health Symposium Hear from four experts on the topic of Gynecological Cancers: Diagnosis to Wellness, presented by the Collier/ Lee Hadassah Chapter.

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Amazing …

Nat Ritter Federation Board Chair

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he accomplishments of the past season at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples are truly amazing. The tragedy that befell Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 started off that season. Like no other season, we saw the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center host 500 people at our community solidarity gathering with an additional 200 households viewing the rally online. Jewish Federation of North America initiated the Israel Emergency Fund, which raised in excess of $860 million and has allocated almost $500 million as of July 2024 for immediate needs of Israelis. Thanks to your generosity, our community alone was able to contribute $1,067,000 to that effort!

Our goal for the 20232024 Annual Community Campaign was a challenging $1.75 million. While no easy task, under the leadership of Annual Campaign Chair Rosalee Bogo and our Financial Resource Development team, Alicia Feldman and Eduardo Av i l a , o u r c a m p a i g n superseded its goal ($1.77 million), enabling our

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The dollars raised in Naples help many local, national and international agencies worldwide and in Israel. Not only do these dollars help the needy, but they also enable Jewish Federation of North America’s boots-on-the-ground efforts throughout the world operate more efficiently and effectively.

Under the leadership of Steve Strome and the Finance/Audit Committee, the bank loan needed to finance the construction of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center was paid in full on June 30, 2024! That is three years faster than initially planned!

This accomplishment, through the early prepayment of many capital pledges by

our generous donors, resulted in the need to borrow fewer funds and pay less interest on the loan. The remaining capital pledge commitments will be utilized to fund an endowment for future capital improvements and help offset increased operational needs of the building.

All these accomplishments could not have been achieved without our community seeing the need and working as one to achieve these constructive and very important goals. Our Federation and the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is a home where our Jewish community can all have a sense of belonging. We have a home where we can feel strength in unity and share activities that unite and interest continued on page 2 OUR IMPACT

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September 2024

“The heart can’t feel what our eyes can’t see”

By Paula Filler, JFNA National Women in Philanthropy Board Member

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just returned from my how many family members Jewish Federations of lived in each home. The terNorth America mission to rorists specifically counted Germany and Israel for the first the number of people killed time since Oct. 7, 2023. On in each house, going back a this trip, our mission was to second time — or more — if understand how our combined there were missing victims. fundraising supports the needs We saw the remains of a of the Jewish people in both community shelter and safety countries and what additional rooms in several individual support is required. homes. Safety rooms were My visit to Kibbutz Nir Oz designed to protect residents Paula Filler is only 1.5 miles from Gaza from rocket attacks. The safety and is in a beautiful pastoral setting. With rooms did not have doors that could be Israeli investment in irrigation systems, barricaded from the inside. Therefore, residents of this community grew endless these doors had to be held from the inside rows of fruits and vegetables. Beautiful to keep them closed. The killers took floral gardens and flowering trees suradvantage of this situation by shooting the rounded each Kibbutz home. On Oct. people holding the doors closed, eventu6, Kibbutz Nir Oz had 400 residents. ally tossing in grenades.

Hamas came into the Kibbutz on Oct. We visited the Nova Festival Com7, brutally murdering 40 people and memoration Site and met with Paphael kidnapping 77 others. Over one-fourth Shimoni, the father of Ben Shimoni, of their community was gone in a single who was murdered on his third trip to day. All that remains today are burned-out houses — in which several residents were burned alive — bullet-ridden doors, walls and rubble. Everything the Israelis owned was either destroyed or looted. All their farm equipment, including tractors, was stolen. The irrigation systems, built over many years, were purposely blown up.

Terrorists swapped their flip-flops for the shoes of their victims. Because the victims were so severely burned, archeologists had to comb through ruins to verify human remains.

Each terrorist group had a specific village to target for slaughter, humiliation and torture. Kibbutz Nir Oz residents rescue music festival attendees. Hearing believed in peace; they gave jobs to the the heart-wrenching story of how his son Gaza Palestinians who worked side by made multiple trips to rescue Jews under side with them in their fields. These same fire, knowing that he was risking his own Palestinians became their attackers as they life, was heartbreaking. This story exemknew where each family lived and exactly plifies who the Israelis are — their bravery

amazing...continued from page 1 us. Let’s all remember the Federation’s mission: To enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life by recognizing and supporting the charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in the State of Israel.

Let’s all respect each other’s values and opinions. Let’s keep the Nina Iser Jewish

and their determination to protect each other and to live.

There were survivors of Oct. 7, and they still need more support from us. What has been broken cannot be fixed overnight. Children who have been displaced, traumatized or orphaned need more help. Women and men who have been gang raped and tortured, both mentally and physically, need counseling — despite an acute shortage of mental health counselors. As of July 10, the 9,250 injured soldiers need not only

physical rehabilitation — many for the loss of limbs — but also mental health and employment counseling so that they can return home and earn a living.

Supporting these very real human needs will take time. Some lives will never be repaired. It is our time in history, through our Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Annual Campaign contributions, to meet our communal responsibility to save Israel and the Jewish people. Our annual campaign contributions enable us to support Jews in need.

We can “see with our eyes so that we can feel with our hearts.”

THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS Cultural Center amazing and continue to be a united community by refraining from political advertising and wearables.

This upcoming season promises to be exciting, very busy — and I’m sure — fulfilling for all of us!

We, at your Federation, look forward to your return!

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

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Changes at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center Jeffrey Feld Federation President/ CEO

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f there is a true constant, it is change!

I am taking this opportunity to share with our community some of the changes taking place at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

First, Pat Pastorius has become our facility manager. Second, Manuel “Manny” Munoz is now our assistant facility manager. Together, they are making sure that our beautiful building is

receiving all the attention it needs Counties and the in order to keep it in tip-top conJewish Federation of dition. Pastorius and Munoz are the Gulf Coast comalso working to meet the “set-up munities. Our three needs” for all the programs we will communities have a host in this building. consortium regardJewish Federation of Greater ing the Live Secure Naples is always committed to proProgram. An official viding proper security for everyone announcement will be that comes to our building. Concoming from President tinuing as our daily security guard, & National Director Facility Assistant Facility Security Jason Weil provides that sense of of Secure CommuManager Manager Guard security coverage. nity Network Michael Pat Pastorius Manny Munoz Jason Weil You may have heard about Masters.

As such, John Murtaugh has been hired Secure Community Network (SCN) and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is to serve as the Regional Security Advisor the work that we do together with them. committed to growing and changing to (RSA) for our community as well as the We have previously informed you of find ways to best serve and best meet our Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte participating in the Live Secure Program. community’s needs.

Join the Naples community in addressing growing antisemitism in our schools

By Lisa Koppel and Shelly Bell, JFGN Program Committee

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n these challenging times, many of us are experiencing heightened stress due to the increasing presence of antisemitism in our daily lives.

As we contemplate the best ways to remain calm and support our children, navigating the information circulating in schools, on college campuses, and on social media has become particularly demanding. How can we effectively

address these challenges with our children and grandchildren?

On Sept. 8, we invite you to join us as we welcome Erica Hruby, who will provide valuable insights on managing this tense environment. Hruby will guide us in understanding how to address anti-Jewish hate and anti-Israel rhetoric that our young ones may encounter among their peers. Drawing from her

extensive experience in coaching young people and their families, as well as in promoting mental health, Hruby will share her expertise in supporting and empowering students.

With her years of involvement in Jewish education and engagement, Hruby will also help us discuss ways to keep our children informed about Jewish issues, ensuring they feel confident and

capable of discussing Judaism with others.

We encourage you to invite your friends to join us in this important conversation, so we can learn from each other and stand together in support.

Please see the ad on page 2 and register for this free program held at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center and via Zoom on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m.

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Federation Star CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER NAPLES, ISRAEL AND THE WORLD

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Published by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

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4720 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 239.263.4205 www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org Officers

Board Chair: Nathaniel Ritter Vice Chairs: Robin Mintz, Marc Saperstein, Arlene Sobol Secretary: Rosalee Bogo Treasurer: Steve Strome Immediate Past Chair: Jane Schiff

Board of Directors

Felicia Anchor, Frank Baum, Shelly Bell, Myra Benedikt, Mark Blaskey, Patti Boochever, Harvey Cohen, Marcia Cohodes, Max Deifik, Paula Filler, Cheryl Ginsburg, Mia Hyatt, Steve Iser, Larry Israelite, Tammy Katz, Elliot Lerner, Joel Pittelman, Michael Rubenstein, Anne Schuchman, Michael Sobol, Jay Weiss, Beth Wolff, Board Member Emeritus: Alvin Becker, Emerita, Phyllis Seaman

JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Oil on canvas art classes with Lee Kaye

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

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ave you always wanted to be a proficient oil on canvas painter? These Monday afternoon classes are your chance to learn how or to improve your skills with instructor Lee Kaye.

An accomplished artist for many years, Kaye started her art career while attending Boston Public Schools and continued her art studies at the Boston Museum of Art. She has been a volunteer at The von Liebig Art Center and was a featured artist in Naples magazine. She has shown and sold her oil paintings during juried art shows in Naples and has won prizes at shows in Massachusetts.

Classes, which begin in September, will be held on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.

The cost is $40 per 2-hour session* (see schedule and registration links below).

Bring a favorite photo to copy onto canvas as well as the following supplies: • Copal medium (buy on Amazon)

• Oil paints: Yellow ochre, white, Paynes grey, crimson, blue, green, burnt umber • Table easel All other supplies can be purchased at Michael’s Art Store. *a donation from these classes will benefit Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

Art in September and October

Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30; Oct. 14, 21 & 28 Register for one or all classes at https:// JFGN.regfox.com/art-with-lee-in-sept.

Art in November and December • Palette paper pad • Turpentine • Paper towels • Paint brushes

Nov. 11, 18 & 25; Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30 Register for one or all classes at https:// JFGN.regfox.com/art-with-lee-novdec.

Past Board Chairs

Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson (z’’l), Sheldon Starman, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, Judge Norman Krivosha (z’’l), Alvin Becker, Jane Schiff

Synagogue Representatives

Stan Alliker, Cantor Donna Azu, Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Rabbi Ammos Chorny, Joshua Garfield, Rabbi Mendel Gordon, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, Rabbi Mark Gross, Joseph Henson, Rabbi Howard Herman, Rabbi Adam Miller, Charles Flum, Rabbi James Perman, Dr. Arthur Seigel, Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

Staff

Jeffrey Feld: Federation President & CEO Eduardo Avila: Campaign Associate Reneé Bialek: Program Director Michelle Cunningham: Receptionist Courtney DeVault: Accounting Manager Alicia Feldman: Development Director Amber Ferren: PJ Library Coordinator Communications Manager Manny Munoz: Assistant Facility Manager Pat Pastorius: Facility Manager Linda Sherman: Receptionist

Welcome guests with a brick paver

By Eduardo Avila, Campaign Associate

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ould you like to add your name to a brick paver as a welcome to guests visiting our new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center?

Contact me at eavila@jewishnaples.org or 239-263-4205.

BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM Donor Information Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Federation's mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life by recognizing and supporting the charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in the state of Israel.

Programs include: • Annual Community Campaign • Celebrate Israel • Educational & Cultural Programs • Israel and Overseas Committee • Israel Scouts • Jewish Book Festival • Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Young Professionals • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Men’s Cultural Alliance • PJ Library • Publication of Federation Star and Connections magazine • Singles Social Group • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Philanthropy • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Experiences

City ________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip Code __________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donation Amount (S) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Make your check payable to JFGN and send it, with this completed form, to: JFGN, 4720 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119.

Indicate how you want your engraved brick to read, using the grid below for the size brick you are purchasing. Each square is the space for one letter or number. Each row counts as one line of text, only use the amount of lines specified below for your brick.

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Your campaign dollars at work

By Rosalee Bogo, Annual Community Campaign Chair

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n my article that was published The large synagogues in the July-August Federation get money for their reliStar, I expressed so much gious school and camp excitement sharing that we had scholarships. The smaller not only reached, but exceeded, synagogues get assistance the 2024 Annual Community for their community proCampaign goal. Together we graming. Baker Senior Cenraised $1,770,000. In addition, we ter gets funds for geriatric successfully raised $1,067,000 for case management, and we the Israel Emergency Campaign. specifically provide for What a season this has been! the Holocaust survivors, a Rosalee Bogo In that previous article, I practice that is a priority of referred to our allocations process and this Federation. what a challenge it is to answer the needs We strongly support the work of the requested by local and overseas partners.

Holocaust Museum and Cohen EduAs we bring this campaign to a close, I cation Center as they promote more want to go a bit more in depth so you programs for students combating antican see where these dollars are dispersed. semitism and educate the community on The 2024 Allocations Committee had the history of the Holocaust. The Jewish $600,000 to work with. Of that total, War Veterans are also of importance for $340,300 was allocated for local needs. our support.

Another $122,000 was allocated for overBBYO, a youth organization that has seas, Israel and national organizations. almost 50 teens attending their programs, Additionally, Jewish Federations of North is supported with holiday programming, America has a core assessment requested Shabbat services and a Shabbat dinner of each Federation. Our commitment is bringing them together, as are the Jewish $137,762. The total request from all the students at FGCU. With what is going agencies was $764,892. on at the universities, this is even more We are very transparent in reporting important. These are but a few of the local who gets funds and how they are used. agencies our allocated dollars help.

Seventy percent of money raised goes for Also of great importance to our comprograms and program support. Fourteen munity is our support of overseas needs. percent goes to fundraising and 16% goes Yad Lakashish is a workplace for the for overhead. The sidebar to this article poor elderly Jews from the former Soviet lists the beneficiaries, and I will share Union. They work on arts and crafts that how it is used. are sold in their gift shop. This provides

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them with a workplace, transportation to work and food. The beautiful mazuzot around our building and hanging on our office doors were all made there. Agencies in Israel educate immigrant children preparing them for Israeli life and to be in the army. Neve Michael is a residential home for abused children who are referred by local law enforcement agencies. Neve Michael also has the only teenage girls’ emergency center in the region. Many of our lay leadership team have personally visited these sites and have seen the need firsthand. Please feel free to ask us about it!

As our Naples community continues to grow, so do the needs within the

community. The needs also continue to grow overseas, especially in Israel, where the war has created complex, intense and emergent issues that Jewish Federation is uniquely poised to address. We must prepare to take on the challenge of making our Annual Community Campaign successful again next season. The people we help and the partner organizations we support depend on us. We look forward to kicking off the 2025 Annual Community Campaign on Jan. 8 and making this year’s results the most successful one to date!

Many of you return to Naples in September, and you will find a lot going on at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

We look forward to your return.

Local programs and beneficiary agencies • Annual Community-wide Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting • Antisemitism Task Force • Baker Senior Center • Beth Tikvah Congregation • B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Naples (BBYO Naples) • Catholic-Jewish Dialogue • Cardozo Legal Society • Florida Gulf Coast University Chabad • Financial needs-based scholarships for Jewish sleep-away camp and for Israel experience • The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center • Israel & Overseas Committee • Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival • Human Needs Award

• Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Congregation of Marco Island • Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance (JRCA) • Jewish Young Professionals of Greater Naples • Jewish War Veterans Post #202 • Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) • Mix & Mingles: 40-50 • Naples Jewish Congregation • Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award • Stand up for Justice Award • Temple Shalom • Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA)

National, overseas and in Israel • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) • American Friends of Leket Israel • Anti-Defamation League • Birthright Israel • Ethiopian National Project (ENP) • Friends of the Arava Institute\ • Hillel International • Jewish Agency For Israel (JAFI)

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September 2024

An Introduction to Moorings Park’s Three Communities & Our Executive Chef’s Top Culinary Delights Here’s your chance to get a taste of what life is like at Moorings Park’s three stunning Naples communities.

Attainable Luxury Begins at $552,000 Successful aging expert and Vice President Tom Mann will introduce you to our three premier Moorings Park communities. Discover an innovative approach to successful aging as you learn valuable details on costs, floor plans, healthcare, dining, and waiting lists.

During this presentation, you’ll enjoy a video tour of each community’s clubhouse and model residences, all while savoring top culinary delights from our executive chef.

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

We did it!! $1.77M!!

The 2024 Annual Community Campaign posts both record and goal breaking results

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e are so pleased to announce this milestone year where we exceeded our fundraising goals! The results are $1,770,000 versus our goal of $1,750,000.

We are also proud to announce that, since October, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has raised $1,062,000 for the Israel Emergency Campaign. These

unprecedented numbers represent the incredible level of generosity within the Greater Naples community.

We also want to acknowledge 2024 Annual Campaign Chair Rosalee Bogo who worked tirelessly on behalf of JFGN. Her experience and leadership helped to steward the campaign to achieve these record-breaking results.

Our gratitude and thanks also go to: Lion of Judah Co-Chairs Gail Smith and Estelle Price; Pomegranate Chair Debra Antzis; the entire Campaign Cabinet of Solicitors; and our Board of Directors.

Without this dedicated group of volunteers, the ability to achieve our core mission of helping the Jewish people here at home, in Israel, and in 69 countries

around the world would not have been possible.

Most importantly we thank and appreciate every one of the 912 donors whose contributions helped us achieve this significant goal. Every single household played a role in our community’s success!

Todah Rabah!

Annual Campaign Donors: Sally Aaron Jean Abels Cheryl and Murray Abrams Sheri and Steve Abrams Kathy Abrams Claire Acitelli Judy and Neil Adelman Leslie and Sanford Aderson Irene Adler Sunny and Jonathan Adler Doris Adlestein Nancy and Joseph Adolph Sheryl and Melton Affrime Sheila and Howard Agranat Brenna and Robert Agrast Belle and Ronald Agronin Susan and Aron Ain Marcy Aizenshtat Barbara and Hymie Akst Martha and Benjamin Alalouf Ed and Cheryl Alexander Cheryl and Warren Alifeld Sheryl and Andy Altman Felicia and Kenneth Anchor Eleanor and Walter Angoff Carol and Lesley Appel Helen Aron Elizabeth Dickerman and Richard Arons Carol and Joseph Atkin Debra Antzis and Chad Atkins Kathie and Arthur Baldadian Barbara and Ronald Balser Gayle Levy and Martin Barber Judy Liff and Barker Joyce and Alan Barocas Phyllis Barolsky Jacqueline and Bruce Barron Marsha and Mark Barsman Wynne and David Baruch Ellen and Donald Baseman Stacey and Franklin Baum Sheila (z"l) and Alvin Becker Roberta Jo and Robert Belin Shelly and Jason Bell Susan and Carl Bellows Amy Belluck Judith and Donald Belmont Elissa and Albert Benchimol Lea and Michael Bendes Judy and Bruce Bendoff Myra and William Benedikt Constance and Stephen Berger Silvia and Herbert Berkeley Sheldon Berkle Inna and Paul Berkovich Emily and Jay Berkowitz Mardelle Berman Harriet and Louis Berneman William Bernie Phyliss and Robert Bernstein Rita Bernstein Stephanie and David Bernstein Barbara Bertman

Goldie and Louis Bertone Shirley and Marshall Besikof Paula Price and Stuart Biegel Ruth and Bruce Bier Colleen and Grant Billings Joanne and James Biltekoff Robin and Sheldon Birnhak Paula and Michael Blachman Pamela and Mark Blaskey Ilene and Jake Blaz Beverly and Andrew Blazar Peter Bloom Margery and Michael Bluestein Beth and Albert Blumberg Joan Meltzer Blumkin and Burton Blumkin Beth Grossman and Richard Bobrow Linda and Jan Bock Rosalee and Jerry Bogo Theodore and Maria Bollt Family Foundation Laurie and Roberto Bollt Patti and Steve Boochever Betsy Borden Arlene and Arthur Boshnack Nancy and Edward Boyer Libbie Bramson Jeanne and Neil Braverman Rhonda Brazina Mona and Jay Brodsky Enid and Eugene Bronstein Elaine and Robert Brotman Peggy and Kenneth Brown Diane Solomon Brown and Stuart Brown Judy and Gary Bruce Melvin Bubrick Erica and James Buchweitz Marina Youngblood and Robert Cahners Barb and Thomas Carlstrom Linda and Daniel Carp Brian Cassell Doralu and Frank Chanen Adrienne and Ken Charak Jeanie and Wayne Charness Elaine Chase Ellen and Lawrence Chernikoff Marsha and Robert Cherry Andy Cherry Jane Kessler and Anthony Clark Lois Cohen Kenneth Cohen Katie and Harvey Cohen Nancy and Ronald Cohen Tracey and David Cohen Susan Cohen Marla and Edward Cohen Robin and Robert Cohen Suzanne and Norman Cohn Celia Deifik and Mark Cohn Karen Cohn Nancy and Edwin Colodny

Gary Columbus Jeffrey Cooper Susan and David Cort Ann and Bradford Cowen Paula and Ronald Creed Myra and Peter Cristall Barbara Ann and Leonard Cutler Deborah and James Dallet Mitchell Dannenberg Marcia and David Danoff Lynn Katz Danzig and Allen Danzig Terri and Michael David Shellie Specter and Robert Davidson Sheira Greenwald and Elihu Davison Susan and Phil Deanw Cassie and Max Deifik Maris Delano Shirley and Robert Delong David Dembo Linda Denning Helene and Elliot Derfler Johnna Dettis Sharon and Alan Deutch Karen and Stanley Deutsch Stephen Goldenberg and Mike Dias Deborah and Paul Doppelt Amanda and Paul Dorio Amy Perwien and Brian Dorn Linda Laughland and Dan Downing Barbara Druckman DeeDee Remenick and Benjamin Dubin Julie and Steve Dunlap Sandy and Stephen Earl Barbara and Marvin Easton Shelley and Steven Einhorn Lee Eisenberg June and Steven Eisner Kathy and Ron Emanuel Phyllis and Ronald Ettinger Sandi and Gary Faber Ellen and George Fantus Cipora Brown and Steven Feiner Barbara Cohen and Martin Feins Florence Feinson Maureen and David Feinstein Susan and Jeffrey Feld Stephen Feldblum Alicia and Michael Feldman Marilyn and Stuart Fenton Genine Macks Fidler and Josh Fidler Marcia and Michael Filiurin Paula and Ronald Filler Judith Finer Freedman and Jeremy Freedman Pella and Jack Fingersh Marlene and Arnan Finkelstein Elizabeth and Harry Fischman Nancy Feldman and

Keith Fishbein Gail Fishbein Eloyse Fisher Marci and Stephen Fisher Linda and Michael Fiterman Gerald Flagel Jennifer and Marc Fleischer Margot Jackler and Paul Flowerman Evelyn and Andre Fogarasi Virginia and Peter Foreman Ellen Frankel Marles and Leland Frankman Pamela and Howard Freedman Irene and Zachary Freedman Lisa and Sidney Freund M. Jane and Lester Friedberg Judith and Samuel Friedland Myra and Mort Friedman Mary Ann and Melvin Friedman Marilyn and Bruce Friedman Carol and Clifford Friedman Debra Heil and Alan Galbut Susan and Dan Gallagher Arthur Gans Susan and Robert Garelick Ilene and David Garfield Nancy Garfien Nancy and Darryl Garfinkel Dean Garfinkel Phyllis and Philip Garon Peggy and John Garson Deborah and Gary Gartenberg Donna Geller Jan and Marc Gerber Linda and Barry Gersick Molly and Kenneth Getnick Heidi and Howard Gilbert Sheryl and Frederick Gilbert Judy and Kenneth Gilman Sydney Gilman Marlene and Stephen Ginsberg Cheryl Ginsburg Alice and Jack Gish Ellen Bohn Gitlitz and Mark Gitlitz Joanna Scalora and Terry Glaser Laurie and Bruce Glazier Judith and Bruce Godfrey Susan Gohl Tricia and Ron Gold Barbara and Marc Goldberg Peggy and Sheldon Goldberg Willa and Stephen Goldberger Donna and Richard Goldblatt Ann and Michael Goldblatt Marilyn and Barry Goldenberg Laurence Goldenberg Barbara and Gene Goldenziel Cindi and Harold Goldfine Melvin Goldfine Carol and Benjamin Goldman Jan Goldman Susan Goldsmith Marcia Cohodes and

David Goldsteen Diane and Robert Goldstein Donna and Avrum Goldstein Diana and Kenneth Goldstein Marina Berkovich and Alexander Goldstein Melissa Chalfin and Ramon Gonzalez Hannah and Lawrence Goodman Susan and Bernard Goodman Sandra Gordon Ellen and Michael Gordon Helene and Alan Gordon Jill Gordon Glenda and Kenneth Gordon Debbie Keever and Ronald Gould Anne Grandis Nancy and Henry Greenberg Marcia and Paul Greenberg Carole Greene Diane and Neil Greene Heather and Jonathan Greenfield Lenore Greenstein Sondra and Thomas Greer Arlene Griff Elaine and Michael Griver Rabbi Mark and Carol Gross Ellen and Ronald Gross Margaret and Lawrence Grossgold Rissa Grossman Linda Grusin Sue and Jan Guben Cissy Gundlack Lois Lourie and Michael Gurtman Rachel and Howard Gutman Susan and Thomas Hager Owen Hahn Ronna and Ronald Hain Hamico Inc Ben Hammel Stan Handman Orna Hanison Dede and Samuel Harris Sandra and Joel Harris Richard Hart Paula Brody and Merrill Hassenfeld Robert Hayum Sandra Hechler Evelyn and Larry Hecht Lynn and David Heiman Joy Heller Lee and Joseph Henson Denise Herskovitz Linda and Richard Hertzberg Sylvia and Ralph Heyman Carol and Steve Himmelstein Paula and Mike Himowitz Carol and Burton Hirsch Linda and Henry Hofbauer Joan and Martin Holzinger Lynn and Dave Horowitch Batina Houghtaling

JEWISH FEDERATION Judith Huizenga Dana and Lionel Hurwitz Mia and Joel Hyatt Linda and Larry Hyde Bronia and Andrew Ichel Lynda and Donald Insul Cristina and Norman Isaacs Alice and Arthur Isenberg Stephen Iser Harriet Israel Wendy and Larry Israelite Judythe and Martin Isserlis Heidi and Donald Ivener Randee and Myron Jacobs Leslie and Eugene Jacobs Cantor Hari Jacobsen Rosalyn and Howard Jacobson Stephen Jacobson Brenda and Ira Jaffe Elizabeth and Alan Jaffe Andrew and Fern Jaffe Ruth Jason Andrea and Sheldon Jelin Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Barbara and Mark Jones Susan Jordan Kim and Douglas Joseph Aronson Kagiliery Jeanne and Stan Kagin Nancy Kahn Sandy and Brian Kamin Elaine and Fredric Kamin Raleigh and Randy Kaminsky Nancy Kaplan Nancy L. Kaplan Arline and Ronald Kaplan Judy and Stuart Kaplan Judith and Wayne Kargher Marsha and Robert Karp Tammy and Brian Katz Bobbie and Eugene Katz Roslyn and Albert Katz Judith Kaufman Francine and Stanley Kaufman Jay and Stuart Kaye Leahgrace Kayler Gail and Vitaliy Kedrus Julie Thiele and Paul Kempner Joy Kendall Hanita Kern Charlene and Gordon Kerner Judy and Orrin Kessel Joan and Joel Kessler Claudette Kessler Laureen and Jerry Kinast Lin and Ronald Klein Linda Singer and Louis Klein Anne and Peter Klein Terri and Stuart Kline Myrna and Stephen Kline Tommi and Arnold Klinsky Sue and Allan Kluger James Knafo Deborah and Gary Kohler Nancy and Robert Kohn Sally and Leonard Koor Lisa and Robert Koppel Beverly and Steven Koren Andy Korn Robert Korngold Toby and Herbert Kosloff Simonne Kott Julie and Jeff Kreamer Fran Kroll Karen and Sheldon Kruth Gracia Kuller Mara and Andrew Kupferberg Barbara and Ira Kushnir Carol and Marvin Lader Sayde and David Ladov Elaine and Richard Landau Ronda Lande Gail and Howard Lanznar Janett Edelberg and Ron Lasofsky Heidi Thorner and Gary Layton Judi and David Lazan Stewart and Helaine Lazow Bonnie and Richard Lechtner Dana and Paul Lefkowitz Sue Orenstein and Jay Leib Steven Leibach

Ruth and Burton Leibert Bettye and Jerry Leibowitz Helaine and Marvin Lender Linda Lerner Helene and Elliot Lerner Heather Lerner Maureen and Arnold Lerner Elaine Lerner Willens Levasseur Barbara and Ira Levee Enid and Pete Levi Anna and Yale Levin Rita Green and David Levin Arlene Levin Norma Rosen and Samuel Levin Samuel Levine Barbara and Robert Levine Hilda and Marty Levine Linda and David Levine Judith and Mayer Levitt Gail Rothenberg and John Levy Pat and Abe Levy Karen and Alan Levy Fern and Bruce Lichtenstein Carolyn and Paul Lichter Harriet and Merlin Lickhalter Anne Schuchman and Steven Light Jane and Richard Linderman Flo and Roger Lipitz David Lipman Nancy Lipton Arlene and Mark Litow Dorothy Litt Mark Livstone Stephanie Adler Calliott and Don London Joyce and Martin London Ileen Malitz and Michael Long Iris and Michael Lorber Katrin and Philip Lubars Leda and Robert Lubin Bobbie Lublin Jane and Lawrence Lubow Gail and Steve Machov Ellen and Lawrence Macks Deb and Roger Magro Paula and Robert Maisel Nancy Brown and William Maltby Bonnie and Ralph Mandell Marci and Howard Margolis Nancy and Morris Margolis Ida and Jeffrey Margolis Paulette and Edward Margulies Janet Markel Marlene and Larry Marsh Mark Matthews Harriet Matz Shelley and Stephen McCloskey Linda Hamburger and Paul Mead Judy and Arthur Mehlman Ann Richard and Burton Meisner Leila Silverberg and Robert Meldman Lillian and Allen Menkin Corrine and Jon Merksamer Diane Mertz-Hart Jacqueline and Victor Meskin Carol and Stuart Mest Joyce Mettelman Paula and Ronald Meyer Elizabeth Mihas Judith Joy and Bruce Miller Rochelle and Samuel Miller Linda and Stuart Miller Victoria Miller Randi and Kenneth Miller Diana and David Millstein Debera and Jack Millstein Robin and Andy Mintz Janet and Richard Mintzer Scott Mirowitz Beryl and Irwin Moore Elaine and Jay Moorin Elyse and Robert Morande Marsha and Joel Moranz Toni and Stuart Morgenstein Jane Yusen and Richard Morris Rita Moskowitz Shirley and Charles Moskowitz Karen and Neil Moss

September 2024 David Mudrick Rabbi Frank and Darlene Muller Bobbie and Jacob Myers Helen and David Nagusky Barbara and Howard Nahmias Eve and Charles Naumoff Bobbie and Richard Naumoff Sara and Steven Newman Miki and Ed Newmark Jill Backman and Bruce Nichols Gail and Les Nizin Frances and Robert Nossen Rose Sensebe and Harvey Oriel Judy Cader and Chesley Oriel Louise Orkin Carol and David Orloff Lois and Hal Ornstein Maria Orozco Marla and Rick Osgood Marjorie and Charles Ostrov Annette Pakula Judith Palay Judy and Thomas Parker Jan and Ronald Pass Jackie and Franklin Paulson Jeanne and Melvin Pelletz Judith and Benjamin Peltz Rabbi James and Jane Perman David Pettler Anna and Michael Pierce Stanton Pikus Susan and Joel Pittelman Susan and James Pittleman Grace and Richard Plager Iris and Steve Podolsky Ruth and Peter Pogany Terri Polacheck Rochelle Pollens Amy and Robert Pollokoff Henny Porter Stephanie and David Portman Karen and Curt Posner Debbie Laites and Ben Post Beth and Irvin Povlow Alyse and George Pribish Estelle and Stuart Price Patrice and Sidney Price Judit and Richard Price Kate and Ilya Prizel Susan and Jack Rabin Andrew Radding Kathleen and Michael Rainen Sandy Raizes Sandy Randall Elaine Rapoport Arkady Rapoport Lisa and Mark Ratner Estelle Rauch June Streisand and John Reiches Susan and Steven Reimer Barbara and Tom Resnick Mae Riefberg Susan and Nathaniel Ritter Joan and Sherwin Ritter Ellen and Irv Robinson Sarah Rockler Ellaine and Richard Rosen Donna and Alan Rosenberg Linda and Kim Rosenberg Harlene and Marc Rosenberg Muriel and Frederick Rosenfeld Harvey Rosenthal Gloria and Lyle Rosenzweig Barbara Ross Marilyn Ross Sandra and Ronald Roth Judy and Samuel Roth Sandra Ann and Fredric Roth Judith and Kenneth Rotskoff Nan and Dimitry Roytberg Michael Rubenstein Roz and Ira Rubenstein Wendy and Richard Rubin Sugar Rubin Pamela and Ronald Judy and Richard Rubinstein Judy and Stanley Ruskin Mary Sabel Karen Saeks Linda and Allen Saeks Diane Salloway Karyn and Rowan Samuel

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Elanie and Martin Samuels Karen and Gary Sanders Eva and Barry Sands Marc Saperstein Maureen and Dennis Schaab Jessica and Jeremy Schaab Murray Schachter Susan kay and Murray Schachter Nancy and Steven Schachtman Sue and David Schaffel Karen Scheck Eleanor and Neil Scheffler Linda and Shepard Scheinberg Roberta and Ernest Scheller Miriam Scherman Jane Schiff Marcia and Ken Schlechter Shelley and Mark Schloss Anne Schnesel Deborah and Stephen Schreier Stevie and Robert Schriber Caroline and William Schulhof Joan Van Berg and Joel Schulman Judy Copeland Schulman and Mark Schulman Elizabeth and Leslie Schwartz Doris and Steve Schwartz Diane and Hank Schwartz Denise Schwartzman Dorothy Schwebel Harriet and Stuart Schweitzer Jan Finander Scott Phyllis Seaman Ivan Seligman Lesley and Russell Selwyn Millie and James Sernovitz Meryl and Brian Serotta Arlene and Donald Shapiro Iris and Floyd Shapiro Anita and Richard Shapiro Sorley Sheinberg Carol and Bruce Sherman Harrilee and Kenneth Shevin Allison Tucker and Mark Shiffman Julie and Michael Shlensky Tussy and Neil Shnider Ricki Shine and Ron Shore Merle and Lawrence Shuman Rita and Larry Sibrack Joyce Levy and Kenneth Sidman Anita and Michael Siegal Dolores and Gene Siegel Tammra and Arnold Sigler Gay and David Silberg Cathy and Scott Silver Sheryl Silverman Jaclynn Faffer and Leonard Silverstein Rita Silverstein Linda and Marc Simon Carol and Eugene Simon Tina and Douglas Sinetar Robert and Linda Singer Daryl and David Sissman Linda and Jordy Sitnick Arleen Sivakoff Abbie and Paul Sladick Nancy and Paul Slater Joanne and Jeff Slepian Karen Sloane Gail and Russell Smith II Myra and Robert Snyder Arlene and Michael Sobol Susie and Richard Sokolik Merrill and Andrew Solan Gail and Jerry Solomon Janet and Howard (z"l) Solot Judy Sommerfeld Martin Sonkin Elaine and Howard Specter Marcia and David Spero Sheryl and Lee Spielman Harriet Spirer Stefanie and Jerome Spivack Marilyn and Richard St. Jean Tillie and Howard Stacker Betsy and Sheldon Starman Barbara and Jeffrey Steckler Joyce Steckman Sharon and Paul Stein Lori and Mitchell Steinberg Jill Stern

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Mindy and Jay Sterns Phyllis and Stephen Strome Sue Ann and Harvey Sturm Arlene and Robert Subin Barbara and Stephen Suden Nan and Michael Suffian Denise and Stephen Sultan Gail and Herb Sussman Cynthia Sussman Sheila and Steven Suzanne Mary and David Tannenbaum Susan and Erle Taube Donald Temple Joan and Berton Thompson Phyllis Titlebaum Joan and Richard Toder Suzanne and Tom Tolpin Joanne and Benjamin Topor Adriane and Scott Turow Gail and Melvin Ufberg Joan Vazakas Monika and Brad Vigran Joan Vogel Dottie and Donald Wagner Linda and Jerry Wainick Lorraine and Irving Waldman Ferne Walpert Cooky and Russell Walzer Debby and Jeff Waranch William Warshauer Leslie and Mark Wasserman Susan and Mark Wasserman Linda and Michael Weigensberg Ruth Halperin and David Weil Beth and Frank Weinberg Sydelle and Andrew Weinberger Laurie and Peter Weinberger Hedy and David Weinberger Ann and David Weiner Suellen and Jim Weiner Elinore Weinhaus Jay Weintraub Trudy and Stephen Weisberg Carol and Marvin Weisberg Susan and Jay Weiss Laurie and Larry Weiss Melinda Steffey and Bruce Weiss Deborah Weiss Iris and Barry Weissman Maureen and Joseph Wekselblatt Joan Werhane Judith and Steven Werlin Gayle and Robert Werner Linda and Alexander Wertheim Joaquima and Albert Wertheimer Nancy White Evelyn White Nancy and Jack Wiadro Sharyl Wicks Kathleen and Robert Wilde Milli and Richard Wilhelm David Willens The Shereen Willens Lion of Judah Endowment Bernalee Winter Barbara Winthrop Beth and Brian Wolff Ellen and Edward Wollman Deborah and Frank Wyman Susan and Russell Yale Sherrill and Ron Yasbin Carole and Wilbur Yellin Audrey and Harris Yett Harriet and Donald Young Kathy Simon Zack and Howard Zack Cathy and Philip Zacks Judy and Melvyn Zahn Joni and Jeff Zalasky Judy and Jeffrey Zaller Anthony Zeiger Leslie and Barry Zell Angela and Ted Zelman Maura and Michael Zeman Shirley and Sidney Zetzer Bonnie and Alan Ziskin Sharon and Jack Zoldan Sandi and Burton Zucker Sue and Donald Zulamch Deborah Zvibleman

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Israel Emergency Campaign

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o date, Greater Naples Jewish Federation has raised $1,067,000 for the Israel Emergency Campaign. These funds have provided housing, assisted in evacuation, trauma relief, emergency medical services, and other support for frontline communities.

The generous donations from the individuals listed below have allowed us to monetize our support for our brothers and sisters in Israel during this unprecedented and incredibly difficult time. This war is unlike any we have seen before — and so are the needs.

What we are funding

• Food and financial assistance • Support for frontline communities • Immediate cash grants to all victims of terror • Trauma relief and psychological care

• Emergency medical services and healthcare • Targeted assistance to vulnerable populations • Local efforts and volunteers

Israel Emergency Campaign donors Robert Abels Rhoda Abramovitz Cheryl and Murray Abrams Jean Adams Doris Adlestein Nancy and Joseph Adolph Sheila and Howard Agranat Cheryl and Ed Alexander Susanna Alis Sherry Allen Carol and Dov Almog Keith Alter Karen Orkin-Altfest and Stuart Altfest Sudy and Thomas Altholz Norman Altman Felicia and Kenneth Anchor Eleanor and Walter Angoff Debbie and Michael Annes Elizabeth Dickerman and Richard Arons Diane and Carl Aronson Abbas Asli Jeanette Atkinson Susan and Sol Awend Gayle Levy and Martin Barber Barbara Barnard Julie Barocas Phyllis Barolsky Rochelle and Steven Bartelstone Wynne and David Baruch Debi and Michael Bass Debra Bates Stacey and Franklin Baum Doris Baum Anne Beacken Carol and Howard Becker Shelly and Jason Bell Judith and Donald Belmont Lea and Michael Bendes Myra and William Benedikt Barbara and Bruce Berger Constance and Stephen Berger Jeanne and Myron Berger Shelly Berkle Ira Berlin Monique and Howard Berlinger Lisa and Alan Bernick Rita Bernstein Goldie and Louis Bertone Colleen and Grant Billings Ellen and Robert Blank Pamela and Mark Blaskey Joanne Blau Beverly and Andrew Blazar Patti Bloom Pamela and Robby Bloom Janet and David Blum Ellen and Stephen Blum Beth and Albert Blumberg Joan Meltzer Blumkin and Burton Blumkin Rosalee and Jerry Bogo Jill and Edward Bolner Lydia Bond Patti and Steve Boochever Susan Bookbinder Lori Wald and James Bradlin Barbara and George Brandes Eileen Bream Mona and Jay Brodsky Paige Brodsky Kim and Joseph Bross Jeffrey Brotman Michele and Jeff Brotman Lynn and Robert Brown Judy and Gary Bruce Erica and James Buchweitz

Nancy Burgess Sandy and Alan Burton Deena Caplan Barb and Thomas Carlstrom Barbara Carocci Howard Carr Iris and George Cavallo Suzannah and David Chalick Doralu and Frank Chanen Phyllis and Joseph Chartor Elaine Chase Marsha and Robert Cherry Michael Chesman Michelle and Lee Christides Nan and Robert Ciralsky David Citrin Jane Kessler and Anthony Clark Carol Clarke Katie and Harvey Cohen Eileen and Stephen Cohen Neil Cohen Susan Cohen Rich Cohen Morton Cohn Celia Deifik and Mark Cohn Mimi and Burton Cohn Eva Colligan Pamela Collins Nancy and Edwin Colodny Debbie Cooper Rebecca Cornacchia Frances Cornelius Mary Grace Covington Kathleen Cullen Marcia Custer Lisa Dacey Lynn Katz Danzig and Allen Danzig Michael and Terri David Marilyn and Joel Davidson Shellie Specter and Robert Davidson Patricia Davis Gail Frieder and James Davison Susan and Phil Dean Judy and Douglas Degelsmith Celia Deifik Maris Delano David Dembo Linda Denning Carolyn Derobbio Karen and Stanley Deutsch Douglas Dever Sandy Diamond Susan Austrian and Mark Dillon Anita Dinerstein Deborah and Paul Doppelt Bernardo Dorfman Gayle and Marty Dorio Deborah Early Barbara and Marvin Easton Ellen and Aaron Edelstein Judy and Howard Edison Leonard Egdish Shelley and Steven Einhorn Saul Eisenberg Kelly Ellis Vladimir Elzon Kathy and Ron Emanuel Pam Epstein Geraldine Feldman and David Epstein Sandra and Irving Epstein Sandi and Gary Faber Judy and Kleinfeld Fant Michael Farrell Kalmin Faye Ellen and Michael Fedida Debra and Steven Feingold

Michael Feinman Barbara Cohen and Martin Feins Florence Feinson Maureen and David Feinstein Stephen Feldblum Leslie and Ed Feldman Marlene and William Feldman Genine Macks Fidler and Josh Fidler Susan Filip Marcia and Michael Filiurin Paula and Ronald Filler Alexandra and Sabin Fine Elizabeth and Harry Fischman Beth and Jonathan Fishbane Nancy Feldman and Keith Fishbein Marci and Stephen Fisher Nancy Flatau Jennifer and Marc Fleischer Margot Jackler and Paul Flowerman Marilyn Flynn Heidi Foran Louise and Spencer Forman Ellen Frankel Lynn and Eric Frankel Joy Ammerman and Denis Franks Irene and Zachary Freedman Jane and Lester Friedberg Myra and Mort Friedman Linda Friedman Jo Fuller Deborah Gabel Deborah and Donald Gabel Ellen Gabriel Patricia and Robert Gage Bill Galas Debra Heil and Alan Galbut Jane Galler Elisabeth Galotto Frank Gambino Dean Garfinkel Judith and Martin Gauthier Margaret Geller Jan and Marc Gerber Molly and Kenneth Getnick Ellen and Michael Gilberg Karen and Thomas Gilbertson Maxine and Paul Gilson Marlene and Stephen Ginsberg Alice and Jack Gish Ellen Bohn Gitlitz and Mark Gitlitz Margie and Andrew Glincher Judith and Bruce Godfrey Valerie Crown and Robert Goetz Mark Goetz Barbara and Marc Goldberg Jeri Hall and Theodore Goldberg Laurence Goldenberg Barbara and Gene Goldenziel Margo Golder Carol and Benjamin Goldman Frances Goldman Susan Miller and Hilly Goldman Marcia Cohodes and David Goldsteen Diana and Kenneth Goldstein Sandra and Robert Goldstein Diane and Robert Goldstein Marina Berkovich and Alexander Goldstein Maria Goldstein Lynn Gonchar Melissa Chalfin and Ramon Gonzalez

Helen and James Good Esther Goodacre Hannah and Lawrence Goodman Cary and David Goodman Monica and Allan Goodwin Ellen and Michael Gordon Jill P Gordon Helene and Alan Gordon Glenda and Kenneth Gordon Peter Graffman Mary Ellen and Thomas Graney Doug Grant Nancy and Henry Greenberg Carolyn Greenberg Carole Greene Diane and Neil Greene Sherry and Howard Greenfield Merel and Robert Greenfield Lenore Greenstein Elaine and Michael Griver Glen Gronlund Rissa Grossman Debbie and Joel Grossman Cissy Gundlack Rachel and Howard Gutman Lorene and Mark Gutman Ronna and Ronald Hain Claudia Hammon Orna Hanison Jean Hantman Sandra and Joel Harris Sharyn and Lawrence Harris Mike Harris Lindsay Haug Joan Weinberg and Alan Haymes Robert Hayum Sandra Hechler Barbara and John Heffer Joy Heller Jody and Bruce Hellman Robin and John Hendricksen Mary Hendzel Lee and Joseph Henson Leslie and Robert Herenstein Deborah Pizer Hermalyn and Lawrence Hermalyn Flory and Steven Herman Rosalind and Morris Herstein Sue and William Heyman Scott Hirsch Martin Hirschfield Shielagh Hochberg Kenneth Hodsdon Lynn Horowitch and David Horowitch Susan and Michael Horowitz Sheldra and Lawrence Horwitz Amy and Ron Iles Stephen Iser Wendy and Larry Israelite Judythe and Martin Isserlis Heidi and Donald Ivener Gail Jackson Elizabeth and Alan Jaffe Brenda and Ira Jaffe Fern and Andrew Jaffe Diane and Barry Jarett Peter Jenks Janet and Andy Juster Barbara and Steve Kahn Nancy Kahn Sandy and Brian Kamin Elaine and Fredric Kamin Gail and Daniel Kamm Merrylee and Joseph Kandel Ruth and Barry Kane Arlene and Ken Kapilow

Arline and Ronald Kaplan Jenny and Melvin Kaplan Patricia and Joshua Kaplan Frances Kaplan Nancy Kaplan Steven Karbel Brian Karbel Judith and Wayne Kargher Patricia and Richard Karpeles Dianne and Andrew Karpman Lois and Jack Kassel Tammy and Brian Katz Susan and Elliott Katz Fran and Steve Katz Debbie and Sandy Katz Lisa and Dale Katz Michael Katzenbach Patricia and Patrick Keating Laurie Keegan Joey Kehoe Edith and John Keller Charlene and Gordon Kerner Lawrence and Claudette Kessler Amy Sweet Kessler Peggy and Ron Kestenbaum Ildi Rose Kiley Pam Kirby Mary Swartz and Charles Kiven Jane and Douglas Kleinfeld Ellen and Robert Kliman Terri and Stuart Kline Roz Travis and Matthew Koch Deborah and Gary Kohler Lisa and Robert Koppel Gail Koppelman Toby and Herbert Kosloff Michael Krakow David Krasner Barbara and Allen Kressman Fran Kroll Gracia Kuller Beverly and Neale Kuperman William Kupersmith Barbara and Ira Kushnir Mary Lambert Lois Lane Weiss Iris and Alan Langman Bernard Lashinsky Lisa and Harold Lauber Charles Lax Helaine and Stewart Lazow Rise Mattler and Mike Leary Bonnie and Richard Lechtner Dana and Paul Lefkowitz Barbara and Gary Lefkowitz Arlene and Zvi Leibovich Midge Leinwand Joyce and Robert Lempert Dennis Lerner Helene and Elliot Lerner Charles Lerner Briana Leschen Catherine Anne Levert Enid and Peter Levi Arlene Levin Bonnie and Barry Levin Maureen and Michael Levin Rita Green and David Levin Linda and David Levine Hilda and Martin Levine Peggy and Howard Levinton Eric Levitt Judith and Mayer Levitt Janina Levy Mark Liberman Marsha Lichtman Harriet and Merlin Lickhalter Jill and Jeffrey Liebson

JEWISH FEDERATION Anne Schuchman and Stephen Light Jane and Richard Linderman Rebeca and David Linz Flo and Roger Lipitz Carol and Herbert Lipson Ileen Malitz and Michael Long Suzanne Low James Lowe Katrin and Philip Lubars Judy and Frohm Lutvack Elizabeth Lynn Deb and Roger Magro Lisa and Richard Mair Paula and Robert Maisel Susan Koeppel and John Maloney Andee and Kenneth Marcus Marci and Howard Margolis Ida and Jeffrey Margolis Paulette and Edward Margulies Martin Salomon Morton and Gustel Schreiber Morton Foundation Sheryl and Steven Matheson Suzanne McAlpine Shelley and Stephen McCloskey Thomas McCulley Linda Hamburger and Paul Mead Stuart Melnick Lillian and Allen Menkin Corrine and Jon Merksamer Carol and Stuart Mest Joyce Mettelman Rochelle and Samuel Miller Rabbi Adam and Jennifer Siegal-Miller Victoria Miller Randi and Kenneth Miller Robin and Andy Mintz Scott Mirowitz Elaine and Jay Moorin Moorings Park Heather Moosnick Marsha and Joel Moranz Jeanne and Jeffrey Morgenstern Ricky and Lewis Morse Jacqueline Mortman Judy and Jeffrey Morton Anna Moskowitz Rita Moskowitz Joyce and Paul Moskowitz Karen and Neil Moss Adele Hackerman and Vito Luceno David Mudrick Ellyn Myers Barbara and Howard Nahmias Lynn Nashban Eve and Charles Naumoff Louis Naviasky Lilly and Michael Nekhamkin Laura Neugebauer New Hope Ministries, Inc Brandon Nichols Nancy and John Nittolo Gail and Les Nizin North Naples United Methodist Church

Frances and Robert Nossen Jose Nunez Cynthia Judge Nusbaum and Mark Nusbaum Gary Nussbaum Nili Olay Frances Olick Carol and David Orloff Judith Palay Suzanne Paley Karen and Gerald Pam Lesa and Fred Pammer Sharon Pariser Jeani Park Roxanne Parker Suzanne Paul Jeanne and Melvin Pelletz Freddi and Alan Peltz Judith and Benjamin Peltz Jane and James Perman Joyce Peterson Anna and Michael Pierce Elaine and Allan Pilver Susan and Joel Pittelman Iris and Steve Podolsky Terri Polacheck Rochelle Pollens Donna and Salvatore Pontillo Stephanie and David Portman Karen and Curtis Posner Debbie Laites and Ben Post Amy Prchal Verna Prentice Alyse Pribish Estelle and Stuart Price Judit and Richard Price Linda and Joe Pruell Susan and Jack Rabin Andrew Radding Judie Raiford Sandy Randall Elaine Rapoport Estelle Rauch Betty and Karen Recht Sheryl Regester June Streisand and John Reiches Patricia Reilly Sue and Ken Reiver Kathy Renas Ilene and James Rich Wendy and Gerald Richman Suzanne Richmond Alice Richter Mae Riefberg Barbara and Louis Ritter Joan and Sherwin Ritter Cecile Rivel Laura and Daniel Robbins Carole Roberts Jennifer Deutsch and Kenneth Roller Jane and Michael Rollins Ellaine and Richard Rosen Augusta Rosenauer Linda and Kim Rosenberg Donna and Alan Rosenberg Melissa Rosenberg Harlene and Marc Rosenberg Margo and Fred Rosenfeld

September 2024 Lila Corn and Marc Rosenweig Gloria and Lyle Rosenzweig Morjgan Rahbanoff-Ross and Norman Ross Marilyn Ross Ross Lanier & Deifik, P.A. Sandra and Ronald Roth Barbara Roth Sandra Ann and Fredric Roth Karin Roth Judith and Kenneth Rotskoff Luba and Alberto Rotsztain Nan and Dimitry Roytberg Midge and Stephen Rozen Froym Rozenboym James Rozzi Wendy and Richard Rubin Mary Rubin David Rubin Marguerite and Joseph Rubin Terry and David Rubin Sugar Rubin Debby and Frank Rudy Jean Erlbaum and Richard Rumelt Sharon and Peter Russell Mary Sabel Sharon and David Sandler Sandra and Charles Sanfilippo Linda and Sidney Sapakie Marc Saperstein Debra Sartori Laurie and Ronald Schacht Sue and David Schaffel Karen Scheck Linda and Shepard Shepard Miriam and Paul Scherman Maurice Schneider Katherine and Michael Schneider Anne Schnesel Deborah and Stephen Schreier Fran Orlofsky and Mike Schriml Caroline and William Schulhof Joan Van Berg and Joel Schulman Judy Copeland Schulman and Mark Schulman Eileen and Alvin Schwartz Erika and Robert Schwartz Arlene Schwartz Elaine and Ira Schwartz Denise Schwartzman Dorothy Schwebel Phyllis Seaman Harry Sears Melissa Hughes and Christopher Sebes Susan Seiden Lulu and Bernie Seidman Ronda Seifer-Walis Millie and James Sernovitz Roberta Shade Arlene and Donald Shapiro Joel Shapiro Judith Shapiro Paula Sharfman Jane and Paul Shaw Gail and Peter Sherer Carol and Bruce Sherman Jackie and Phil Sherman Jeffrey Shernoff

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Susan and Mark Sherwin Arlene and Samuel Shlesinger Tussy and Neil Shnider Merle and Lawrence Lawrence Iris Shur Alexander Shvartsman Rita and Larry Sibrack Barbara and Lloyd Sigel Carol Kaplan and Alan Silbovitz Cathy and Scott Silver Sheryl Silverman Andrea and Greg Silvershein Jamie Silverstein Ellen and Ed Silverstone Linda and Marc Simon Tina and Douglas Sinetar Kevin Sinetar Betty and Norman Singer Linda and Jordy Sitnick Karen Sloane Robin and David Small Deborah and Peter Smith Sally Nimoityn Smith Gail and Russell Smith II Arlene and Michael Sobol Susie and Richard Sokolik Renee and Leslie Sokoloff Susan and Richard Sokolov Ashley and Anthony Solomon Eli and Teri Solomon Nancy Glick and Randall Solomon Maurisa Solomon Philecia Soltz Judy Sommerfeld Miriam and Gerald Span Sheryl and Lee Spielman Judi and Dan Spintman Harriet Spirer David Squarer Barbara and Jeffrey Steckler Joyce Steckman Margo Stein Marion Stein Michele and Richard Stern Mindy and Jay Sterns Vicki and Jay Stoller Karen Stone Barbara and Stephen Suden Nan and Michael Suffian Sandra and Charles Sullivan Carol and Michael Sutker Ann and Michael Swartz Temple Shalom Men's Club The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation The Herbert H. Schiff Foundation Schiff Family Fund Susan and Grant Thigpen Joan and Berton Thompson Fahn Tishkoff Phyllis Titlebaum Joel Treewater Sheila and Steven Turbiner Tammy Turner Kipp Gail and Melvin Ufberg Lynn and David Valinetz Diane Van Parys Joan Vazakas Jo-Ellen Vernali-Knoerl Garmina Villa

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Barbara and Tom Vinson Lisa and Norm Vogel Phyllis and Leonard Voltes Marion Wahl Linda and Jerry Wainick Lorraine and Irving Waldman Debby and Jeff Waranch Sherry and Joseph Warsaw Susan and Mark Wasserman Patti Wasserman Marianne Wassmer Lisa Goldstein and Peter Weidhorn Ruth Halperin and David Weil Sydelle and Andrew Weinberger Hedy and David Weinberger Suellen and Jim Weiner Sheryl and Ken Weiner Marc Weingarten Trudy and Stephen Weisberg Elaine and Burt Weisberg Donald weisberg Carol and Marvin Weisberg Susan and Jay Weiss Iris and Barry Weissman Barbara Wenk Gayle and Robert Werner Linda and Alexander Wertheim Sandra Weseley Goldie and Kenneth Wetcher Nancy White Evelyn White Susan and Alvin Wichard Joel Wiener Kathleen and Robert Wilde Milli and Richard Wilhelm Debora Williams Karen and Howard Wilner Marilyn and Thomas Wilson Barbara Winthrop Diane Wions Roberta and Joel Wise Carrie Wissner Regina and Myron Wittlin Beth and Brian Wolff Wollman, Gehrke & Solomon, P.A. Womens Cultural Alliance Shirley Woolaway Dotti Keagy and Neil Woolf Leona and Herbert Wreschner Deborah and Frank Wyman Jeffrey Yale Reesa and Larry Yarkin Sherrill and Lubars Yasbin Harriet and Donald Young Suzann and Steven Yussen Joanne and Stuart Zager Judy and Melvyn Zahn Sherry and George Zailer Ellen and Greg Zeiger Debby and Eric Zelnick Maura and Michael Zemab Linda and Bruce Zemple Joan and Doug Zipes Bonnie and Alan Ziskin Deborah Zvibleman Judith and Jeffrey Zwicker

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Federation grants $600,000 in allocations

By Jay Weiss, Allocations Committee Chair

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ederation’s 2024 allocation and uses of the proposed process has been completed funds, agency financial and — thanks to you — we statements and historical created 21 grants totaling $600,000 analyses of how last year’s to protect and nurture Jewish lives funds were used. locally, nationally, in Israel and We have healthy debates overseas. The grant recipients were to ensure we maximize notified in June. the impact we can make We define “allocations” as the with the allotted budget annual campaign dollars that are from the board, which was Jay Weiss directed to our agency partners that $600,000 this year. As in directly provide Jewish services, programs, prior years, we prioritize our grant allocaeducation and assistance. These allocation tions based on need and the impact they dollars do not include money directed to can make. This year, we felt it important Naples programming, Nina Iser Jewish to also factor in rising antisemitism, parCultural Center operations, Federation ticularly on college campuses. staff and Israel Emergency Funds. Thanks Every single dollar goes to the betterto your generosity and a spectacular ment of the Jewish community, locally, annual campaign, we were able to fund in the U.S. and abroad. This year, 65% $600,000 in grants — up 9% versus last of the funds went to domestic needs year — funding 82% of the grant requests here in Naples and in the United States, that we received. Your Federation gift will while 35% went to Israel and helped touch the lives of and support more than internationally. Again, these alloca200,000 Jewish people here and abroad. tions do not include the additional $1 I have had the privilege of leading million we raised here expressly for the Allocations Committee, a 12-person Israel Emergency efforts. Every single team of very diverse community volungrant will make a huge impact in the teers, for four years. Our task is large Jewish community. and extremely challenging as we have to To me, some particularly moving make very difficult decisions among so examples are: many critical and deserving Jewish com• The Holocaust Museum & Cohen munity needs. Each agency that we conEducation Center whose mission is to sider funding is vetted and analyzed for teach the lessons of the Holocaust and to viability, efficiency and need. We do this inspire action against bigotry, hatred and by reviewing their submissions which violence to more than 15,000 students give extensive detail on the specific needs and 5,000 visitors this year.

• Our youth programs that promote Jewish identity: Camp and religious school scholarships at Temple Shalom, BBYO, Chabad at FGCU, and Hillel International that touch more than 150,000 young people • Our programs that protect and save at-risk Jews: Baker Senior Center Holocaust Survivor Program, Ethiopian

National Project, Sapir KFar Saba Community Center, and Yad LaKashish Food Program for the Elderly, protecting more than 50,000 needy people • Our partners that actively fight the critical issue of antisemitism: AntiDefamation League and Jewish Federations of North America, both influencing millions of people

2024 ALLOCATIONS: $600,000 Local Baker Senior Center Beth Tikvah Congregation B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Naples (BBYO Naples) Florida Gulf Coast University Chabad The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Jewish Education Loan Fund Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida Jewish War Veterans Temple Shalom

National, Overseas and Israel Anti-Defamation League American Friends of Leket Israel Ethiopian National Project Friends of the Arava Institute Hillel International

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Jewish Federations of North America Jewish National Fund Neve Michael Sapir Community Center, Kfar Saba World ORT Yad LaKashish At the Federation, our allocations work is never “done.” We continue an annual cycle that has proven to be straightforward and productive for our partners. We are already planning to send out our grant request packages to potential partners in November 2024 which will be due in February 2025. The Allocations Committee will then review and make allocation determinations in May 2025, with the 2025 grants being awarded by December 2025.

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Here are a few tips for embracing Blue Zone living: Move Naturally: In Blue Zones, people engage in daily activities that involve natural movement. From gardening to walking, these individuals seamlessly integrate physical activity into their lives.

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Ambassador Michael Oren to speak at community event

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

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mbassador Michael Oren, one of the most well connected and influential individuals as it relates to Israel's current situation vis-a-vis Gaza, Hezbollah, Hamas and, of course, Iran. is coming to Naples and we invite you to join us at a community event.

Ambassador Oren served as the Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. from 2009-2013.

Following that, he served as a member of Knesset (MP) and was deputy minister of diplomacy in the Prime Minister's Office.

The founder of Israel Advocacy Group, Ambassador Oren has authored several New York Times bestsellers, including “Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East,” “Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide,” and “Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East: 1776 to the Present,” His latest writing can be found on his Substack, Clarity.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from Ambassador Oren, who will talk and then be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.

This free program is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, United Hatzalah and Camille and Richard Forman (Naples to Nazareth).

Please register at www.jewishnaples. org so we can plan accordingly

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Gearing up for another season Planning for the Jewish Book Festival is underway. Get a look at this year’s books and authors in Book Festival Chair Robin Mintz’s article below.

Last month, we had the NCH Bloodmobile here (see picture). Thank you to all who came out to donate blood.

Reneé Bialek Program Director

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ome programs being offered here at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center include the Puzzle Competition, how to deal with antisemitism, how to deal with election anxiety, a Singles Ping Pong and Pizza Party, creative solutions to address hunger and urgent needs in Israel, Pictionary, Uno, art lessons, Movies That Matter, and a music concert with singer Bryan Ruby.

The Israel and Overseas Committee is announcing its Speaker Series in this issue.

Check out their ad on page 20A.

Save these dates

Please save these dates for these upcoming Community Wide Programs: • Monday, Oct. 7 – We Remember at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 17 – Kristallnacht Commemoration Program at 2:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 26 – Chanukah Celebration at Mercato, 5-6 p.m.

Fun and games

Come join us! We offer Ping Pong, Scrabble, Chess, Uno, Pictionary, and

the Super Samba Card Game. Is there a game that you would like to see us offer on a weekly or monthly basis? If so, email and tell me about it.

Please make sure to read our weekly Monday eblast to view new programs and click on the registration links for all the above programs and for all the new programs that are being added.

Dates and times of upcoming events are announced on our website homepage.

If you aren’t receiving our weekly Monday eblast, please email me at rbialek@ jewishnaples.org.

Please register for all events at www.jewishnaples.org.

Official registration begins on Sunday, Sept. 1. To sign up as a Book Festival Patron or to order individual event tickets, visit jewishbookfestival.org.

The October issue of Federation Star will include a complete list of this season’s Jewish Book Festival authors, the dates of their events and descriptions of their respective books. In the meantime, please

see our “Ten for 10” books and authors below! A list of our generous Book Festival Patrons will be published in each Federation Star during the season.

The Jewish Book Festival Committee and I are delighted to be presenting this very special 10th Anniversary Jewish Book Festival.

Ten for 10!

By Robin Mintz, Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival Chairperson

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am excited to share Jewish Book Festival, and it with you that this has been soaring ever since!

2024 - 2025 is the 10th Greater This year, in honor of YEARS Naples Jewish Book our 10th anniversary, we Festival presented by have invited 10 outstandJewish Federation of ing authors representing a Greater Naples. Over variety of genres. Authors these past nine years, our Jewish cominclude a television director, a former munity has hosted 170 authors.

U.S. Ambassador, a chef, Costco experts, Our longevity would never have been award-winning journalists and several possible without the strong support of our New York Times best-selling novelists. festival sponsors, patrons, volunteers and, As a special tribute to our 10th year, we of course, you — the giving members of invited Talia Carner who was the first our Greater Naples Jewish Community. festival presenter at the first-ever event We are grateful to Federation President/ when it was called the Collier County CEO Jeffrey Feld, who said “yes” when he Jewish Book Festival. This time, Carner was approached with the idea to hold a will talk about her latest novel.

“TEN FOR 10”

2024-2025 Jewish Book Festival Adam Nimoy – “The Most Human” Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Stuart E. Eizenstat – “The Art of Diplomacy” Friday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m.

Lisa Barr – “The Goddess of Warsaw” Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.

Julie Satow – “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue” Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m.

Jean Hanff Korelitz – “The Sequel” Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

Senior Health and Wellbeing FREE EVENT

Arbor Trace is hosting a free community health and wellness fair, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the senior living community, 1000 Arbor Lake Drive, Naples. Dozens of healthcare practitioners and community organizations will showcase their products and services, including Avow Hospice, CapTel, Coastal Family Medicine, David Lawrence Centers, Doctors of Physical Therapy, Go Forest Bathing, Guardian Pharmacy, Safe Harbor Law Firm, Trendy Tours, and Turn Key Senior Transitions & Designs. The event will include free blood pressure screenings, free chair yoga led by Ali Gardella, healthy snacks and drinks, and giveaways. To learn more, visit arbortrace.com. Scan the QR Code to register or call 239-598-2929

We Look forward to seeing you there!

June Hersh – “Food, Hope & Resilience” Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Talia Carner – “The Boy with the Star Tattoo” Monday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Daniel Schulman – “The Money Kings” Friday, March 21 at 1 p.m.

Lauren Grodstein – “We Must Not Think of Ourselves” Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m.

David & Susan Schwartz – “The Joy of Costco” Wednesday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

Improve your quality of life with these seminars

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

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lease join us for these free seminars with psychologist Dr. Linda Rosen, covering vital information for you and those you love.

Dr. Rosen will give a short presentation before opening the floor for a Q&A discussion. You can register for one or both seminars: • Do You Suffer Election Anxiety?

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2-3 p.m.

• Is Happiness Overrated - Would You Settle for Peace and Calm? Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2-3 p.m.

“Election anxiety”

Did you know that there is such a thing as “Election Anxiety?” The last few months, in particular, have led to a big buildup of the major decision regarding who will be the best candidate to lead and protect our country while also serving our individual needs and interests. We cannot talk to each other without taking the risk it will lead to an argument — or worse — a fight.

In this seminar, we will explore the key issues that cause anxiety, the psychological importance of making a decision, voting and assertiveness. We will also explore how to cope with anger and rage at people holding opposite political positions. Is it possible to engage in a normal exchange of ideas on various topics?

This is a forum to discuss our feelings, lower the temperature and learn coping strategies to get through a heightened election season with the people we live with, work with and play with.

Happiness versus peace and contentment

There is an underlying pressure in our society for everyone to be happy all the time. Social media adds to this myth that everyone should be happy all the time — showing people at their best, having a great time, being popular with everyone, always smiling, etc. So, is there an alternative or addition to “happiness?”

We will explore the elements of good health, contentment and peace. According to the documentary series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” there are typical life patterns and attitudes that are associated with longevity to age 80 and even up to 100 — as well as “old age hot spots” in places such as Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.

It is more therapeutic to find a way to lead a purposeful and healthy life, enjoy the moment, find good coping strategies for life’s challenges and find tools and skill sets to navigate life’s journey.

This seminar will provide information on tools and skills that will help you focus on peace and contentment: • Mindfulness • Deep breathing to stay calm • How to not take things personally • How to navigate difficult social situations • Creating three things that would make you feel content • Acceptance — life on its own terms • Getting the most out of an experience

The new 2024-25 WCA Season began on September 1 and is filled with exciting and interesting programs and special events.

Speaker Series  Special Events  Interest Groups  Bus Trips  and Much, Much More 

• Giving yourself credit — a pat on the back • How to really listen — art and skill • Leading a purposeful life — what is it you would like to do now?

• Finding who you are now — what you have to offer/give to others • Expanding the arts in your life — musical instrument, art — playing or appreciation • Making healthy choices in friends, food and fun

• Role of exercise in your life — are you walking? Keep moving!

• Removing excess, addiction and obsessions — moderation in all things • Mind control — how to redirect your mind to positive thinking • Staying steady, focused and determined — don’t give in to distractions.

• Anger — a necessary signal — is not always helpful; learn how to manage it.

Would you like some fast easy cash?

From Gold 2 Green will buy your unwanted jewelry at November event

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

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o you have gold, platinum, silver or diamond jewelry that you no longer want or need? Do you have jewelry that is outdated, ugly, broken, mismatched or the wrong color? You can immediately turn it into useful green cash, which is always the right color!

Just bring in all your unwanted jewelry.

From Gold 2 Green will buy everything in any condition in precious metals and gemstones.

Any color or karat of gold, platinum, silver or even diamonds for cash right on the spot.

From Gold 2 Green will buy chains, bracelets, men’s jewelry, pins, necklaces, earrings, ankle bracelets, cuff links, pendants, money clips, platinum rings, class rings, key chains, lockets, brooches, charms, gold and silver coins, silverware, and much more.

Bring your gold and the items you wish to sell to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples during either event listed below:

• Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.4:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Please register for the exact date and time at www.jewishnaples.org or directly at https://jfgn.regfox.com/ sell-gold-and-silver.

In addition to top prices paid out to the members, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will receive an additional generous percentage of the proceeds.

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Events for PJ families

By Amber Ferren, PJ Library Coordinator

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hope you all had a wonderful summer, and that you are having a great start to the school year!

This month, on Sept. 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., there will be program called “Empowering Families: Guidance for Parents and Grandparents on Addressing Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism with

their Children.” This will be at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center and via Zoom.

Please register for this free program at jewishnaples.org. This program is for adults only.

Please join us for a family Rosh Hashanah celebration on Sunday, Sept.

29, 12:30 p.m. in the BBYO Lounge

at Jewish Federation Greater Naples.

There will be crafts, challah, apples, honey, music, stories and your PJ Library friends!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

September memories to cherishJanuary

By Marina Berkovich

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wo dates that bring eternal sadness to Jews everywhere are Sept. 29 and 30. You may not react to them by dates, but if I said “Baby Yar,” you’d know instantly. The mass murder of Jews that took place in that ravine in Kiev. (Calm down! I will always spell the city of my birth the way it should be spelled, despite political correctness and divisiveness. I earned it through the antisemitism I grew up amongst in Ukraine!)

The 1941 Baby Yar massacre went unprotested, even lauded, by Ukrainian nationalists and Soviet authorities and it was, of course, sanctioned by Nazis and executed by their killer squads, recruited mostly from the highly antisemitic Western Ukrainians. To clarify, that means from the western region of Ukraine, where the city of Lvov (Lviv, in Ukrainian) was sometimes capital, and always

a regional metropolis since at least the 13th century. If antisemitism handed out medals for sadism and cruelty, Lvov and Western Ukraine would have a monopoly on that.

Western Ukrainians killed in Baby Yar not only during the first two days — when they murdered 33,771 Jewish women, children and the elderly by bullets — but over the remainder of their occupation of Kiev until its liberation on Oct. 28, 1944.

There were only a few Jews who miraculously survived in Kiev and its vicinity due to extraordinary risks and sacrifices of their non-Jewish family members and unusually silent neighbors. When Nazis were in Kiev, neighbors proudly gave Jews up to horde Jewish belongings or get some sort of revenge.

I have the good fortune to know one such rescued Jew. He was a baby of a Jewish father and a Russian mother. She

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saved him but also raised him in constant fear of being identified as a Jew. Rosh Hashanah 1941 started on Sept.

21. Yom Kippur started on Sept. 30. It was not coincidental that by that time, in Kiev, there were no Jews left alive.

Now, on Sept. 29, The Jews of JewishRussian Cultural Alliance (JRCA) will get together at Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center for our annual Rosh Hashanah celebratory community meal. We will hear a short educational presentation, watch a film, eat delicious kosher-style food and celebrate life in a way only survivors know how. We are all survivors, as in first, second and third generation WWII and Holocaust as well as USSR and Marxism-Leninism-socialism.

We will celebrate life, the freedom to be a Jew in any way we want to be Jewish, the freedom to not have your neighbors denounce you as an enemy of the state, as

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in the USSR, or as a Jew, as in the Holocaust, the freedom to cook Jewish meals and sing the few Yiddish songs that were passed on to some of us by the always fearful previous generations. Everyone is welcome to come, but be advised that we speak mostly Russian at these gatherings.

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JRCA 2024-2025 calendar

All events are held at Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center on Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. Cover charge is usually $10 per person. Register in advance and receive your food assignment.

JRCA Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 29 JRCA Hanukkah, Dec. 22 JRCA Purim, March 16, 2025 JRCA VE Day - Israel Independence Day, May 4, 2025 Please email JRCAGroup@gmail.com to receive future detailed notifications.

June

Shavuot

All events will be at:

“Can U Dig It” Playground at North Collier Regional Park

3pm - 4pm

To register visit:

facebook.com/PJLibraryNaplesFL

FUN HAS NO AGE LIMIT Enjoy days brimming with fun, whether you’re splashing in the pool with friends, unwinding at The Grand Spa and Fitness Center, or exploring new hobbies. Evenings come alive with sensational cuisine crafted by our executive chefs, captivating theatrical or musical performances, and joyous laughter with friends.

EXPERIENCE HOW GRAND LIFE CAN BE TODAY 239.350.4414

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JEWISH FEDERATION

September 2024

It’s never too late to learn self defense

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

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adies, you are all welcome to learn selfdefense with instructor Jill Newman, owner of Naples Family Martial Arts. All the classes listed below will be offered at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Come learn techniques and maneuvers to feel safe. Newman is a seconddegree black belt who has spent the past five years teaching kids and adults of all

ages how to defend themselves.

basic strikes and a basic wrist grab in this class.

Trial class Monday, Nov. 4, 11-11:30 a.m.

Register for these self-defense classes

Come learn the different ways to defend yourself. This trial class is free and open to 30 ladies. Newman will go over situational awareness,

Monday, Nov. 11, 10-10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 1-1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10-10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:45 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25, 10-10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11-11:45 a.m.

The classes are 45 minutes and cost $20 each. You can register for one or more classes. We need a minimum of five students with 30 being the maximum number of students per class. You will receive individual attention. Women only please – and wear comfortable clothes!

Register for the trial class and the other classes at www.jewishnaples.org.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

Great opportunity for fun and giving with Beading for Betterment

By Carol Hirsch

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or several years, the Beading for Betterment project has provided custom made special necklaces to children at the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee so that they have a Mother’s Day gift to give to their mother, grandmother or special woman in their life.

Necklaces have also been distributed to children who participate in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples’ Shop with a Sheriff event for Christmas.

Whether you are an experienced “beader” or have never made a beaded necklace, please join the group for a fun beading session. All are welcome.

There will be free sessions from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (*12:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday) at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, 4720 Pine Ridge Road, on the follow ing dates: • Thursday, Sept. 5 • Thursday, Sept. 19 • Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Thursday, Nov. 7 • Thursday, Nov. 14 • Thursday, Dec. 12 • Thursday, Dec. 19 • *Friday, Jan. 24 • Thursday, Feb. 6 • Wednesday, Feb. 19

• Wednesday, March 12 • Tuesday, March 25 • Thursday, April 17 Come to one or come to all! If you have your own supplies, please bring them. If not, supplies will be provided and only a donation will be requested so that more supplies can be purchased.

For more information, contact me at chirsch1951@gmail.com. This program is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and Temple Shalom.

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The Jewish Young Professionals community

By Cayla Schreier, JYP Coordinator

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e hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer. As Jewish Young Professionals of Naples who are very involved in our careers, we do not get to have a full summer vacation like we used to. We have, however, held numerous events and Shabbat dinners to cool off from the work week.

I have been very excited to jump into my role as the JYP coordinator these past few months.

During the month of June, we had numerous JYP members host wonderful Shabbat dinners, and I am proud to share that we had JYP members host Shabbat dinners every single Friday during the month of July. Shabbat dinners allow us to connect with each other, socialize, and connect to Judaism while eating delicious food and wind down from our long week.

Cheesecake bake-off

We held our first JYP Naples Shavuot

Cheesecake Bakeoff on Sunday, June 9.

Members celebrated Shavuot by baking a variety of flavored cheesecakes. We were grouped into pairs to bake a cheesecake of our choosing. Members had the opportunity to use different fillings and mix-ins, such as fruit preserves, brownie batter, pistachio butter, caramel and much more!

Four cheesecakes were submitted to our competition: Swirly Whirly, The Nutty Professor, Classic Romantic and A Little Bit of Everything. Each member voted for a cheesecake they did not bake, which yielded a tie between The Nutty Professor and the Classic Romantic.

Kayaking

Along with our weekly Shabbat dinners, JYP Naples embarked on a kayaking expedition near Big Hickory Island on Sunday, July 21. We spoke about each of our own Jewish journeys while paddling along the bay. We kayaked through the beautiful mangroves and saw so much of the beautiful wildlife that thrives in our local Southwest Florida ecosystem. Everyone had a great time hanging out and relaxing before our upcoming work week.

Upcoming Bahamas cruise

WHY DO WRITERS WRITE? With local author Estelle Rauch

Thursday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m. at The Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center Join us for this free program during which local writer Estelle Rauch will talk about her latest book, “Masters of Betrayal” and discuss the process of writing a novel. Using three famous American writers (two men and one woman), she will share information from their backgrounds and how they integrated some of their issues into novels. Comments from the audience will be welcomed.

I have an amazing opportunity to present to you all! Moishe House, the organization I work with in addition to Jewish Federation Naples, is an organization that provides funding to host Jewish programming for young Jewish adults, friends and the local community. They have funded many programs that Maya and I have organized for JYP Naples. Moishe House has invited us to join 120 other young Jewish adults from all over North America on a cruise to the Bahamas! Please see the details below: The Nai Cruise is a 4-day (Dec. 6-9) experience on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. It leaves from Miami and travels to CocoCay, Nassau and the Bahamas.

Not only will you experience everything the boat has to offer, but you will also have a unique opportunity to connect with over 100 Moishe House community members and leaders, creating lasting bonds and memories. Note, this cruise is strictly for young Jewish adults between the ages of 22-40. Singles and couples are both welcome.

Pricing varies, but you can book a room for as low as $470 per person (that is all-inclusive minus alcohol)!

Event details

Details about upcoming events will be distributed via email and the Facebook group chat.

Please reach out to Reneé Bialek (rbialek@jewishnaples.org) if you would like to be added to those group communications. We also have a Google form for members to fill out to receive members’ feedback and ideas on what type of JYP events they would like to see in the future.

As young professionals, we love to network and get to know others who have excelled in our chosen professions. We are looking to set up a mentorship program and event within the upcoming months to help our members navigate their chosen fields, learn from current and former professionals, expand their network, and gain a new perspective on their chosen careers. We have numerous members with different occupations, so the more expertise we can gain, the better. If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in a mentorship program with our local Naples JYP group, please reach out to Bialek.

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How MCA started

By Brian Katz

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n Nov. 15, 2012, a group of men met at the Federation office. They discussed the formation of a men’s group and among many agenda items chose to finally give it the name MCA. The Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) is an affinity group of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, whose purpose is to create friendship and camaraderie among its members by attending and participating in social, intellectual, recreational and athletic activities. From the original group of nine

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Hospital Simulation Center men (Michael Sobol, Steve Brazina, Les Nizin, Steve Weiss, Dick Janger, Mitch Dannenberg, Dan Kamin, Meir Kehila and Dick Lechtner) we have grown to almost 870 members with a year-round calendar of activities.

In this 13th season, members will participate in a wide variety of activities.

Weekly breakfasts, signature luncheons, sports, discussion groups, tours, guest speakers, trips and much more. A new sub-group of the MCA was created last year, officially as MCA Next Gen for men 65 years old and younger.

Members of MCA, who are in good standing, are eligible to join any program. It is necessary, however, to sign up for each program. Many groups are limited in the number of participants, allowing each member the best possible experience. In some cases, there may be a small fee paid to the event (museum) or for food. Some programs and discussion groups can be attended by Zoom.

We encourage all members to wear their ID badges to all events and review the weekly eblast and updated website.

Some examples of the key MCA events planned for the 2024–2025 season include: • Lunch with Collier County Sheriff Kevin Ramsbosk • Special Speaker on Ar tificial Intelligence • Lunch with Former Astronaut Jay Abt • Special Speaker – Former White House Direction of Commnications Anthony Scaramucci • Trips to the Kennedy Space Center and Cuba We actively seek and welcome new members! We also encourage all member input when organizing new activities and when participating in our exciting programs.

To renew your membership or to become a member of MCA go to https://mcanaples.wildapricot.org/ membership_Form. For all other questions email Help@MCANaples.org.NCH

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WCA summer programming a huge success

By Susan Pittelman, WCA Publicity Coordinator

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hether you remained in Florida or returned “up north” for the summer, we hope that you had an enjoyable time and were able to connect with some of your WCA friends.

With nearly 40% of WCA members staying in Southwest Florida during the summer, WCA planned a series of special events and activities for our “Year Rounders.”

(These new activities were in addition to the many WCA activities that already meet year-round.) WCA Membership Director Harriett Kleinman, along with a committee of 20 members, scheduled 13 special activities for the summer. Kleinman commented, “Planning these summer programs was especially rewarding, because women who had not worked on WCA events in the past volunteered to chair them.”

Our new “Summer Camp for Year Rounders" kicked off with a brunch on May 22 attended by 140 members. Four more Year Rounders programs were held in June: a lovely luncheon chaired by Toby Kosloff was held at the beautiful Pelican Isle Yacht Club; the “Mushroom Brothers” spoke with WCA members at a program planned by Marlene Apkon; Emily Berkowitz showed the film “The Way We Were,” followed by a lively discussion; and Naples Daily News Food and Restaurant Reviewer Diana Biederman shared “insider information” with WCA members at an event planned by Sharon Stein. (Biederman’s recommendations appeared in the WCA newsletter for all WCA members to read.)

In July, two more Year Rounders events were held: a “Shuffle Around” Card Party, organized by Barb Lefkowitz, and a showing of the classic film “Cinema Paradiso,” with a discussion led by Cipora Levine.

August began with a luncheon attended by 60 women at La Playa Beach and Golf Club, chaired by longtime LaPlaya member Judy Sommerfeld.

LaPlaya Membership Director Sandy Cotter shared the resort’s history, beginning her remarks by saying, “I am thrilled to be with such a wonderful group of women – you empower each other.”

Additional events for Year Rounders taking place after this issue’s press deadline include: a Mystery Trolley Tour planned

by Lesa Pammer and Gayle Dorio; iPhone and iPad Tutorials 1 & 2, led by Marty Dorio; Country Line Dancing organized

by Debbie Laites; and a Lunch/Fashion Show at Molinos Restaurant arranged by Janet Cooperman and Nancy Kahn.

Just in case you are starting to wish that you could remain in Florida during the summer—remember that the liaisons for our 10 WCA Summer Branches offer programs for members who return up north for the summer.

Some of the branch programs held during the summer included: • A tour of the exhibit “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939” at the National Portrait Gallery and a tour of the Baltimore Museum of Art, each followed by lunch, planned by liaison Deedee Remenick for the Washington DC/Virginia/Maryland Branch.

• Attending the Barrington Stage Company’s production of “La Cage Aux Folles,” with lunch before in Lenox, arranged by Anne Schnesel and Ann Cowen along with Lenore Greenstein for the Berkshires Branch.

• “Lovely Lunch and Lively Conversation” at Dorothy Schwebel’s home in Youngstown, Ohio by the NE Ohio Area of the Ohio Branch.

• A visit to author and artist Julie Dawson’s home and gardens, organized by

Liaison Dorothy Collins for the Michigan Branch.

• Lunch at Bobby Byrnes Restaurant followed by boutique shopping at Mashpee Commons planned by branch liaison Ellen Garnick for the new Boston

Highlights of WCA’s Year Rounders Events

A lovely luncheon was held at the Pelican Isle Yacht Club, chaired by Toby Kosloff (back row, 2nd from left).

Women had an opportunity to taste several of the gourmet mushrooms grown at Stropharia Mushroom Farm. (Event Chair Marlene Apkon is on the far right.)

The winning teams of the “Shuffle Around” card party (Event Chair Barb Lefkowitz is second from the left.)

WCA Members after watching the film “Cinema Paradiso” (Movie Chairs Emily Berkowitz and Cipora Levine are in the front row, far right.)

Judy Sommerfeld and Harriett Kleinman organized a beautiful August luncheon at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Club.

Diana Biederman spoke to a standing-room-only crowd.

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• A tour of the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, followed by lunch at Frank and Betsie's restaurant planned by Suzanne Tolpin, Minda Bernberg and Arlene Levin for the Illinois Branch.

• A pot-luck lunch and pool party at the home of Linda Hyde held by the Boston Metro Branch.

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September 2024 And as I write this article, additional branch gatherings are being organized!

During the summer, the WCA Board, with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers, planned a wide array of programming for the upcoming season. Speaker series, trips, interest group activities and special events have been scheduled, with more being added as new, exciting programs are suggested. The

WCA website contains a calendar of activities for the 2024-2025 season and a list of special events as well as information about interest groups. And, of course, WCA’s weekly newsletter includes announcements of upcoming programs that require registration.

If you haven’t yet renewed your WCA membership, please be sure to “due” it by Sunday, Sept. 1 so that you

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don’t miss out on a single day of the 2024-2025 season. Members who have not renewed by Sept. 1 will not receive WCA communications nor will they be able to register for WCA programs.

To renew your membership (or to join WCA) go to our website, wcanaples.org, and click on “Membership.”

We look forward to a great new season and to having you be part of it!

Snapshots from WCA Summer Branches

Washington DC/Virginia/Maryland Branch eating lunch at Gertrude’s, the restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art. The Boston Metro Branch enjoyed being together at Linda Hyde’s home.

The Michigan Branch toured Julie Dawson’s home and gardens.

Members of the NE Ohio area at Dorothy Schwebel’s home

Members of the Illinois Branch stand in front of the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette, Illinois.

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an it really be September? We have been extremely busy at Baker Senior Center Naples (BSCN); perhaps that is why the time flew by.

We added several new initiatives to our Brookdale Cognitive Health programs.

Our monthly Memory Café is open to community members who have mid to moderate dementia and their families. It is a 90-minute socialization event held monthly at BSCN that includes interesting activities with the goal of getting to know each other. Three times a year, the Memory Café sponsors trips to places of interest, such as the Naples Botanical Garden and The Baker Museum. For information, please contact Brookdale Cognitive Health Services at 239-3254444 and ask for Riley McLean.

In addition, the Melodious Echoes Choir was formed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to join together and sing. The group is led by one

All are welcome to follow services through live-stream from our Congregational website: https://marcojcmi.com/online-services

of our music therapists, Paula Matta. You can also contact Matta at BSCN (239325-4444) to find out more about how you can participate.

Our Geriatric Case Management program is expanding with additional staff coming on board to provide more services to seniors who require assistance with day-to-day needs or have special needs, such as homelessness.

September is National Senior Center Month, and this year’s theme is “Powering Connections.” Our senior center is planning many activities to facilitate connection to our many art, music, wellness and socialization programs. If you have not yet visited us at our Autumn Oaks Lane location, this would be a wonderful time to do so.

Plans are well underway for our signature fundraising event, An Evening for Better Tomorrows. This year’s theme is “Walking on Sunshine.” Please mark your calendars for Jan. 11 at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and dancing to follow. Additional information, as well as event tickets, are available at Bakerseniorcenternaples.org.

I will close by wishing everyone L’Shana Tova. Let this year be one of health, happiness, and most of all, peace.

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At the Museum Susan Suarez President & CEO

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hope everyone had a nice summer!

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Museum this fall. Read below for an update on the state’s arts and culture funding, along with information on a new exhibit and upcoming programs.

State arts and culture grants eliminated

In June, the entire $32 million funding allocation for state arts and culture grants in 2024-2025 was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. This was a rare action — even during economic downturns, state budget funds were allocated for arts and culture grants. This veto’s impact is far-reaching

and deeply felt by small nonprofits across the state, including our Museum.

For the past five years, the Museum has been awarded grants in recognition of the important work we do with Southwest Florida students and the public. The Museum had been approved for an arts and culture grant of nearly $47,000 in support of our educational and cultural programs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The termination of our funding came just weeks before our new fiscal year began. We and the other arts and culture groups who had been awarded the grants are scrambling to close these unexpected funding gaps.

In addition to the grants we’ve already applied for, we’ve been researching and applying for grants from new sources.

We must continue to share the lessons of the Holocaust with as many people as possible given the difficult times we are living through. We want to expand, not

reduce, our important programming. We have been blessed for many years with loyal supporters. I hope you will consider making an additional donation to support our 2024-2025 education efforts. Every amount helps. Please visit www.hmcec. org/support to make a donation.

Kudos to the Collier Community Foundation

I want to thank the Collier Community Foundation for its efforts to help blunt the funding veto’s impact on several organizations in our community. The Collier Community Foundation has provided approximately $250,000 in grants to local organizations in the face of these unexpected state funding cuts. Thankfully, the Museum is one of their beneficiaries and received $12,000. For nearly 40 years, the Collier Community Foundation and its generous donors have supported local nonprofits with financial assistance. With its awarding of these grants, it continues its role as a vital and important steward of our community.

Movies That Matter – The Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series

FALL 2024 "MOVIES THAT MATTER"

Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series Join us for these important Zoom Panel discussions on Human Rights topics affecting SWFL, and learn how you can make a difference in our community. Free of charge to participate. Reservations are required, and donations are appreciated. Series Sponsorships are available.

Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention ZOOM Panel Discussion Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:00pm EST (U.S/Canada) Wake Up interweaves the stories of four very different communities affected by suicide. The film also profiles the efforts of those at the forefront of suicide prevention as they seek to decrease the suicide rate in our country and to promote compassion for all those affected by it.

Note: Film and Zoom links provided prior to the Zoom discussion. A film "watch party" will be held at the Holocaust Museum in Naples the week before the Zoom discussion.

Next Program: Pay or Die ZOOM Panel Discussion Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:00pm EST (U.S./Can) 2024 "Movies That Matter" Series Partners: GenShoah SWFL, Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, Interfaith Alliance of SWFL, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Naples, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Naples United Church of Christ, Temple Shalom For more information, Series Sponsorships and to RSVP, please visit HMCEC.org.

This year’s Movies that Matter Expert Panel Discussions will be held via Zoom.

As in past years, a panel of local experts on the film’s subject will discuss and answer your questions on the issue’s impact on our area.

Two programs are scheduled for fall 2024, and one in spring 2025. Film links will be sent out the week before the scheduled expert panel discussions via Zoom so you can watch the films at your convenience. The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the discussion.

Below is the fall schedule; details on the spring film title and discussion date will be available later.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2-3 p.m. via Zoom

Expert Panel Discussion of “Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention.”

"Wake Up" interweaves the stories of four very different communities affected by suicide. The film focuses on the actions of leading advocates for suicide prevention and the importance compassion plays in the fight against prejudice about those affected by suicide and their families.

RSVP required to receive film and Zoom links – www.hmcec.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. via Zoom

Expert Panel Discussion of “Pay or Die,”

which explores the dilemma faced by millions of insulin-dependent Americans living with Type 1 Diabetes. The prices of the life-saving medications they require have risen dramatically as have the profits of the pharmaceutical companies manufacturing them and other vital drugs.

RSVP required at www.hmcec.org to receive film and Zoom links.

Current exhibit at the Museum

“Witness to the Memory of Oradour – The Photography of Martin Graf ” premiered at our Museum in July. Martin Graf ’s haunting black and white photographs of the ruins of the small French town of Oradour honor the memory of the victims of a devastating Nazi reprisal. In June 1944, SS troops surrounded the town and rounded up its residents because of a rumor that area partisans captured a high-ranking Nazi officer.

The Nazis murdered 642 people — men, women and children — before destroying the town and leaving the ruins which remain today. Only six people survived this brutal action. Graf eventually met Robert Hébras, the last remaining survivor of the massacre. Later, they joined forces to teach students about the events at Oradour. “Witness to the Memory of Oradour – The Photography of Martin Graf ” will be on display through early December 2024. We hope to schedule a program with Martin Graf at the Museum this fall.

Boxcar at the Museum

The Boxcar Exhibit is currently on display at the Museum before it begins its travels for the 2024-2025 school year.

The exhibit is on loan to the Museum from Jack and F.E. Nortman and The Boxcar Foundation. Over the summer, The Boxcar Exhibit’s information panels were updated in preparation for the year’s activities. The exhibit is available for display at schools and community organizations. Please contact Museum Education Specialist David Nelson for more information on scheduling availability. Email David@hmcec.org or call 239-263-9022, ext. 205.

Are you a parent (or grandparent) of a student in K-12 school in Southwest Florida? If so, you can help promote Holocaust education by letting the principal and teachers know about the Museum’s free programs for schools!

Contact David@hmcec.org, and we can email or mail you the flyer to give to your student’s school.

I hope to see you soon at the Museum!

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Planning for the future while knowing the past

By Ida Margolis and Shelley Lieb

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enShoah SWFL has concrete plans for the near future and conceptual plans for the more distant future. A complete listing of the programs for 2024-2025 can be found on the following page. Contact GenShoahSWFL@hmcec.com with any questions.

Growing up in a home of Holocaust survivors means always acknowledging the almost-death experience of your parents. We didn’t know many of our grandparents who were murdered. We carry their dreams. Now, as we arch toward the end of our ability to actively engage in Holocaust programs and events, it becomes evident that the second generation needs to use some of our energy to plan for inclusion of future generations.

GenShoah SWFL is doing some planning for that. We are exploring ideas that will engage younger members of the community and enhance their understanding of the Holocaust. We want to include them in the implementation and

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"The Holocaust in Salonika, the Jerusalem of the Balkans"

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m. Sam Varsano will share the dilemma of the Jewish community in Salonika and how they were selected for deportation during the Holocaust.

The community also reaches out to GenShoah in wonderful ways. Beth Tikvah of Naples is sponsoring an event in honor of GenShoah.

All our best wishes for a sweet, healthy, and peaceful new year!

"Resistance: They Fought Back"

This film and reception to recognize GenShoah SWFL is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, 7 p.m. at Beth Tikvah of Naples. RSVP to office@bethtikvah.us is required.

Next year will be 80 years since the official end of WWII. Plenty of time to uncover the reality of what happened, including how American Uprising book cover the Jews responded to this horror, this procedure of Nazi genocide. planning of current programs and expand We are finding out much more about the our outreach to many different ages Jews who fought back. and beliefs.

Fighting back is being uncovered in Reaching out will require the involveother contexts as well. There was a recent ment of more members. We are seeking news story reported on NPR's July 9 input from our 2Gs and hope they will “Morning Edition” program about the respond. Our knowledge and experience purchase of a plantation house in Louisishould not go unshared. ana. It was purchased by Black twin sisters We already have many GenShoah and turned into a museum that will tell members who share with the commuthe story of one of the largest slave revolts nity. They are docents at the Holocaust in U.S. history (1811). It is also known Museum & Cohen Education Center as the "German Coast Uprising," because in Naples. They respond when asked to this region along the Mississippi River was speak at a school or event. They have writsettled by German immigrants. Neither ten their parents' stories for the Museum's the irony — nor the parallel — in this website. And we are grateful that they story are lost. attend GenShoah events.

History discovered is truth revealed.

Here's a taste of the GenShoah SWFL Truth revealed and shared is history disprogram listing for 2025-2025 that highcovered whether it is personal or global. lights two members reaching out. And Remember you do not have to be a there are many others ... child of Holocaust survivors to join GenShoah. You only need an interest in our Open House and New mission statement.

Member Reception If you are interested, please email This event for all GenShoah members GenShoahSWFL@hmcec.org.

You will and survivors is scheduled for Monday, always be welcome.

Jan. 27, 2025, 10 a.m. with Dina Shein presenting "The Bukharan Jews.”

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GenShoah SWFL 2024-2025 programs

By Ida Margolis and Shelley Lieb

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he following is a list of events GenShoah SWFL has scheduled for this season. Please mark them in your calendar and plan to join us.

Movies that Matter The Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series

• Sept. 25 – "Wake Up" Zoom discussion/Q&A, 2-3 p.m.

• Nov. 6 – "Pay or Die" Zoom discussion/Q&A, 2-3 p.m.

RSVP required to hmcec.org.

Spring Series – (films and dates TBD; for more information, email katie@ hmcec.org) Book Discussion – “The People on the Beach: Journeys to Freedom After the Holocaust” by Rosie Whitehouse Nov. 14, 11 a.m. at Beth Tikvah of Naples. RSVP required to ekafer520@ gmail.com.

Kristallnacht Commemoration (Catholic-Jewish Dialogue)

Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Naples. RSVP required to jewishnaples.org.

Annual GenShoah Member Brunch Potluck

Sunday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m., location TBD. This event includes a book talk on “A Tale of Love and Darkness” by Amos Oz. RSVP required to liebro@ gmail.com.

"Resistance: They Fought Back"

Film and reception to recognize Gen-Shoah SWFL on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, 7 p.m. at Beth Tikvah of Naples. RSVP required to office@ bethtikvah.us.

Open House and New Member Reception

All GenShoah members and survivors are invited to attend Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 10 a.m. at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. The event features Dina Shein’s program "The Bukharan Jews.” RSVP required to hmcec.org.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

• Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 1-3 p.m. at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. Complimentary admission.

• Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 – Evening special film; location TBD. RSVP required to hmcec.org for both events.

"Our Stories" GenShoah member get-together

TBD. RSVP required to liebro@gmail.com.

"The Holocaust in Salonika, the Jerusalem of the Balkans" by Sam Varsano

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m. at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. RSVP required to hmcec.org.

Genealogy workshop

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 1 p.m.; location TBD. RSVP required to liebro@gmail.com.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 4 p.m. at Temple Shalom, Naples. RSVP to jewishnaples. org. Pre-event reception for GenShoah and survivors at 3 p.m.

GenShoah SWFL GenShoahSWFL@HMCEC.org

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 1 p.m.; location

Temple Shalom events open to the community

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egistration is required for all events and programs. The following September programs are open to all in the community.

High Holy Days at Temple Shalom

For the full schedule of High Holy Days services, please visit our website

at www.naplestemple.org. Tickets are required for High Holy Days services. To inquire about High Holy Days tickets, please call the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

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Temple Shalom Open House

Join us Friday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for wine and cheese, tour our building, meet the clergy and find out more about our pledge-based voluntary dues. Experience the warmth of our Temple Shalom “One Family” at Shabbat services immediately following the Open House.

Soulful Shabbat

Experience the transformative power of music and spirituality at our Soulful Shabbat service on Friday, Sept. 20 at

7:30 p.m. This soul-stirring service will be conducted entirely through the enchanting melodies of Cantor Donna Azu and the Temple Shalom Band.

Torah Study

Join our vibrant virtual Torah Study every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.

Delve into the rich wisdom of the weekly Torah portion with thoughtful discussions and meaningful reflections. Led by a member of our clergy or a lay leader.

Please contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030 for the Zoom link.

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Beth Tikvah 2024-2025 programing

By Lee Henson, Program Director

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his coming season will be filled with spiritual, educational and inspiring activities.

We will begin with our traditional High Holy Day services with the addition of Cantor Brody adding special songs to our celebrations.

Then, join us as we “Break the Fast” with a delicious dairy feast, catered

by Jay Wolfson of Prestige Catering.

As the year progresses, we will host our Speakers’ Series, which will begin with Jeff Margolis talking about the special little books printed for our servicemen during World War II. We will continue with a special Veterans’ Day service and recognize our family members who have served our country. If you would

like to add your photo — or a family member’s photo — to our free-standing poster, please send it to the rabbi or to me at lhenson13@gmail.com. We would love to have it!

We are pleased to announce that we will be supporting and honoring GenShoah with two special events this season. On Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., we will listen to a book talk by Estelle Kafer in our sanctuary.

Later in the season, on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., we will view the new film, “Resistance: They Fought Back.” This film is sponsored by Ida and Jeff Margolis and Lee and Joe Henson in honor of Gen Shoah.

Please add these two special events to your calendar now!

Another special addition this season are free Hebrew classes via Zoom presented

by Michael Kinrys. All you have to do is register at beby.org/event/hebrewreading.

Courses begin on Oct. 29 for beginners and Feb. 11 for level 2.

While you are at Beth Tikvah, stop by our little library and borrow a book.

Although it is small, there are some very interesting books available for your perusal.

Don’t forget that you can sign up for High Holy Day tickets, Break the Fast, and see our entire schedule if you go online to bethtikvahnaples.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

Beth Tikvah bethtikvahnaples.org 239-434-1818

Naples Jewish Congregation events

By Chuck Naumoff, Publicity Chair

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he following NJC events are open to the community:

Shabbat Services

Everyone is welcome to attend our Shabbat Services, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday night, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Join Rabbi Herman, Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler and Music Director Alla Gorelick for song and inspiration in our home at the Unitarian

Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples located at 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples. Worship together with the members of the “The Small Congregation with a Big Heart.”

Services continue Friday nights and Saturday mornings through May. See our website at naplesjewishcongre gation.org for specific dates and times.

While there, you can see the various planned activities.

High Holiday Services

Our warm and spiritual High Holiday Services will be open to the community.

Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 and 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.

Yom Kippur on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Yizkor

and Neila at 3:30 p.m. followed by our Break-Fast dinner.

Complimentary tickets are available to anyone who has not joined us before.

Previous attendees may purchase tickets for $100 per person.

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A box lunch for in-person attendees has been donated by our presenting sponsor.

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Now is the time to prevent antisemitism in our public schools

By Allen Menkin, MD, Project Manager, CAMERA’s Naples Partnership of Christians and Jews

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arely four months ago we were shaking our heads in disbelief as Columbia University’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” — and remarkably similar “spontaneous” disturbances at top universities and colleges across the country — rapidly degenerated into to full blown insurrections and orgies of Jew-hatred.

The good news: Contrary to headlines, the disturbances were limited to a handful of elite universities, primarily in California and the Northeast. A Washington Monthly study found that of 1,421 public and private nonprofit colleges, 318 (22%) had protests and 123 (9%) had encampments.

Despite frayed Black-Jewish relations, none of the 78 historically Black colleges had encampments, and only nine had demonstrations. The performative hysterics of underinformed, overindulged, keffiyeh draped, useful idiots accomplished almost nothing. If their goal was to promote peace in Gaza or support suffering Palestinians, they failed miserably.

The bad news: Confrontational Jewbaiting in higher education had spiraled out of control long before the October atrocities and would continue even if Israel disappeared from the map. Funded by Iran and extreme-left American foundations, the “students” managed to make campuses and neighborhoods from Morningside Heights to Berkeley look and feel like 1938

Berlin. Very few of them have been prosecuted, many have returned for the fall semester, and it is not at all clear if diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) obsessed administrations have either the integrity or the ability to rein them in. But that may be the least of our problems.

Our profoundly illiberal, antisemitic, anti-American elite universities are a product of “the long march through the institutions,” a radical project that began in the late 1960s to change their mission from the pursuit of reason and knowledge to creating radical change with white, male, capitalist domination and recasting America in the image of an increasingly post-National, neo-Marxist Europe.

Those same universities have distinguished schools of education. They train our children’s K-12 teachers, develop their curriculum and write their textbooks.

Their “woke” pedagogy has strong support within the American Federation of Teachers and extends into public school systems across the country. California’s Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (LESMC) may be its most toxic version.

For those not familiar with LESMC, its course materials and strategies are studies in anti-Zionist, intersectional, “woke”

dogma. They divide students into victims and oppressors, extol antiwhite violence, depict Israel as an apartheid state, claim that Zionism calls for the creation and expansion of an exclusively Jewish state in historic Palestine “by any means necessary,” and instructs teachers to make clear connections between the “struggle for Palestinian rights and the struggles of Indigenous, Black, and brown communities.”

Florida’s 2022 Individual Freedom Act, (commonly known as the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act and abbreviated as the Stop WOKE Act), expanded antidiscrimination laws to prohibit schools

and companies from directing guilt or blame toward students and employees based on race or sex.

It banned lessons on topics like “white privilege” and created new protections for students and workers, including a stipulation that no person should be instructed to “feel guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress due to their race, color, sex or national origin.”

This June a three-judge panel of the Eleventh Circuit Court upheld a previous injunction declaring the act unconstitutional, citing the same First Amendment rights that protect expressions of Jew-hatred on campus. Its ruling does not mean that Florida’s public-school systems will go the way of some in NYC, California, Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia.

It does mean there is a potential for our local schools to come under the influence of an educational dogma that incites antisemitism and threatens the Jewish and American identities of our children. The time to act is before that occurs.

CAMERA’s Naples Partnership of Christians and Jews was founded to prevent the rise of antisemitism in Greater Naples, including our schools. If you would like to help, please contact Tricia Miller at tricia@camera.org.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE November 1: Maybe Joe was Right

Sen. Joseph McCarthy was pilloried and censured for accusing the US government and the US Army of harboring and protecting Communist Party members in their employ. His attorney, Roy Cohn, a controversial figure in his own right, became the central figure in a nationwide television drama, defending the Senator and generating a ratings bonanza for the TV networks.

Years later it was discovered, that maybe Sen. McCarthy was right. You decide.

November 8: The Fugu Plan

Why did Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany’s closest ally in WWII, engage in a scheme to save Europe’s persecuted and threatened Jews? In the face of repeated demands by Germany, Japan refused to stop welcoming Jews into Shanghai and adamantly objected to Germany’s requests to dispose of the Jews already there.

Was it possible a poisonous fish was involved? Let’s go fishing.

November 15: Poor Coco Chanel*

Coco Chanel was a fashion icon and the inspiration for the world’s most desirous perfume, Chanel #5. She was also a virulent anti-semite, a Nazi collaborator and a perfumer who never reaped the benefit of her most famous essence. She died alone, angry and not very rich, all because of a jilted lover, who became one of the richest men in the world. Meet them all.

December 6: The President Who Ignored the Constitution

Never before and never since have 100,000 American citizens been illegally, unlawfully and cruelly, forcibly incarcerated in American internment camps, solely because of their ethnicity. Executive Order 9066 enabled this to happen. What President of United States signed this order and why? You will surely be surprised.

December 13: The American Banker Who Financed Germany’s War and Mass Murder

As allied soldiers perished in the jungles of the Pacific and on the beaches of Europe, one of America’s most prominent bankers made sure that Nazi Germany had the necessary funds to continue to wage war in Europe and conduct its persecution and murder of tens of millions of innocents. Suspected of treason, he nonetheless escaped punishment and flourished in post-World War II America. One of the best kept secrets of World War II.

December 20: The Shush-Shush Jews

Beginning in 1933 the rise of Nazism foretold only disaster for European Jewry. In the United States, influential Jews had a choice to make. Do all that they could to save their brethren from the clutches of Adolf Hitler and his collaborators or remain silent, not willing to risk their positions or reputations.

Their silence would result in the American administration willfully failing to open the doors to America to hundreds of thousands of qualified immigrants who would eventually perish. We call them, the shush shush Jews.

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Florida, you can look (First light the briquettes!) forward to an outdoor There is so much about steam bath almost every day, which to comment — food, it seems. If you’re a fellow and what’s good or bad c’hevreh, well there’s always about it, or the weather and something about which how it affects us. And our to comment. And when wonderful Yiddish language it comes to the weather, it has words for everything only gets more descriptive that’s brewing. in Yiddish.

If it’s hot you must be Sol Awend This time of year is shvitzing (sweating). If so, known as zimeh, summer. then you must be dahrshtik (thirsty). If Siz heis! (It’s hot!) you’re trying to get a tan, don’t forget Es brent ah heldish fahyeh! (Seems the zin shmeer ec’hst, otherwise known that a hell fire is burning!) as suntan lotion. And where are you Siz dooshneh! (It’s suffocating!) going to get that tan? Bahm beech! (To Siz dempik o’chet! (It’s humid too!) the beach!)

I would pay money to see one of our It goes on and on, so it’s no wonder own presenting the weather and givthat you’re meed (tired) at the end of ing a forecast. Until then, let’s do what the day. Whatever you’re doing, I hope we can here to talk about more than you’ve been having fun and enjoying the weather. the season, considering we’re almost Lomir gein shvimen! (Let’s go into fall. swimming!)

I know one place I’m glad I’m not: Tee oop dee boot hoyzen! (Put on your Phoenix, Arizona! bathing suits.)

You want to know the definition of Lomir oobrooten voorsh tah lec’h! (Let’s heiss?! (hot?!) grill some hot dogs!)

Oy! Lawts mec’h layben! (Oh! Just let Fah bren zei nisht! (Don’t burn me be!) them!)

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Are packages too hard to open? Is it me?

Aging Jewishly — What our traditions teach us about growing old.

By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

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ey, Stan! That’s for heightened levels of quite a handle anger and frustration resultyou got there!” ing from the inability to Macey shouted in surprise as open packaging.” he noticed the giant bandage The citation goes on on his friend, Stan’s hand. to say that “people can be And indeed, the mass of tape injured while opening difand gauze was enormous; the ficult packaging; cutting bandage on his friend’s hand tools pose a sharp hazard looked to be the size of a door to the person opening the handle on a minivan. “Man, package…” to which Stan, Rabbi Barbara Aiello what happened to you?” unfortunately, agrees.

Stan’s face reddened. “I Sadly, Stan is not alone. know this is gonna sound cuckoo, but The problem is so pervasive that in 2003 I did this to myself.” It seems Stan had The Telegraph coined the term “wrap rage” purchased a new calculator, one with big and in the subsequent 20 plus years, numbers and easier to see. The calculator increasingly more articles have been came packaged in a hard plastic container. written about this phenomenon that is Stan tried everything to open the “darn particularly challenging — and often thing,” but nothing worked. In frustradangerous — for senior citizens. tion, Stan grabbed a screwdriver and Wikipedia cites a 2006 article in began to pound the plastic packaging. In Consumer Reports that featured the magahis fury, he mistakenly pounded his own zine’s Oyster Award, given to products hand, resulting in a trip to the emergency with the hardest to open packaging. room and nine stitches.

Intrigued, comedian Stephen Colbert “Is it me or are these packages just too put it to the test on his television prohard to open?” Stan’s lament is a common gram. Like Stan, Colbert tried using a one. In fact, there is even a formal name knife to open a plastic-bound calculafor what Stan — and millions of others tor — and like Stan, the comedian — are experiencing each time they try was unsuccessful. to pry open a new purchase. According A recent study documents the myriad to Wikipedia, “It’s called “wrap rage” ways consumers try to get around the or “package rage,” the common names problem. The study lists unsafe tools such

as razor blades, box cutters, snips and ice picks used in purchasers’ attempts to open packages and 71% of respondents reported that they “had been injured while trying to open food packaging.”

The most common injury respondents had from trying to open packaging was "a cut finger, followed by a cut hand,

the blind.” We interpret this prohibition to mean that we should not make life more difficult for those who are already challenged. Like Stan and millions of consumers, especially seniors, who are fighting and losing the battle against potentially dangerous packaging, make your voices heard and push

According to Wikipedia, “It’s called “wrap rage” or “package rage,” the common names for heightened levels of anger and frustration resulting from the inability to open packaging.” sprained wrist, bruised hand and strained shoulder muscle."

What can be done? Some companies are listening to customer complaints, especially from senior citizens who are demanding that packaging become easier for them to open. These complaints have resulted in a rise of perforated packing materials and easy to pull “tear strips.” But for Stan, and so many others, it’s not enough.

In parasha Vayikrah we read, “You shall not place a stumbling block before

companies to take complaints seriously.

As Bubby and Zayde would say, “Enough already! Genug!”

For 10 years Rabbi Barbara Aiello served the Aviva Campus for Senior Life as resident rabbi. Her most popular columns are now published in her new book, “Aging Jewishly,” available on Amazon books. She is now rabbi of Italy’s first Reconstructionist synagogue. Contact her at Rabbi@ RabbiBarbara.com.

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How much is that tchotchke in the window?

By Arlene Stolnitz

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must admit that I am a We don’t hear much about great fan of the “Antique micrography these days, but Road Show.” I am always as an art form micrograinterested in anything that has phy was esteemed by other relevance to Judaism. Writancient cultures including ing this column on sacred Chinese, Japanese, as well as Judaic objects has given me Egyptian. It also spread to new insight into the experiother Middle Eastern counence of our ancestors in their tries as its popularity grew. By journey to the “New World.” the mid-15th century howI especially think of my own ever, with the invention of the grandparents who came from printing press, its popularity Arlene Stolnitz Russia and Poland at the turn diminished — even though of the 19th century. Perhaps that is why I scribes still continued their unique craft am a great fan of the “Antique Road Show.” of writing the Torah.

My story is no different than many By definition, micrography is the Jews living during our time. We all have formation of pictures or objects with relatives who had similar experiences words, written in minute letters. The emigrating from “The Old Country.” But Chinese used their language; the Jews I have often thought of a question for used Hebrew. It is thought that as early which I have no answer. How were our as the late ninth century, Jewish scribes ancestors able to bring these objects with may have written Hebrew micrographic them under such difficult circumstances? texts in Palestine and Egypt.

On her journey, my Russian grandThe art of beautiful penmanship, mother “shlepped” several of these microcalligraphy, as it is also called, raises “tchotchkes” with her, which included many questions regarding the kinds of two fragile porcelain bowls as well as a tools scribes/calligraphers used in their silver samovar! process. What kinds of pens did they use?

Other items immigrants brought took Did they use magnifying lenses? Was their up no room at all. These are the things we eyesight affected? see and hear of most often. They brought In micrography, it was possible to draw what was considered “precious” in their a picture of an event without creating a eyes — candlesticks, Kiddish cups, tallit “graven image.” Retaining sacredness bags, spice boxes, challah covers, phohas always been an important precept in tographs — but I had never heard of a Judaism. This art form allowed “pictures” micrographic portrait, a copy of an image to illustrate biblical stories. Scribes were composed of microscopic letters! already using microscopic letters for

mezuzot and tefillin. They were adept at embellishing the margins of the Torah in tiny letters often using abstract geometric designs representing flowers, animals and even human figures.

Worthy of mention is a micrography of “The Book of Jonah,” depicting a scene from the biblical story of Jonah. Expert in the field is Leila Avrin of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Her book, “Micrography as Art,” is a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the subject.

In Europe and then in America, micrography was used in copying daguerreotypes and photographic images using microscopic letters. Micrography became a popular art form in this country, as immigrants became settled in their new country.

The accompanying image shows a likeness of “Mrs. S. Brody,” by David

Davidson, Artist in Penmanship, New York City, May 5618 (1858). Ink on embossed paper, the micrographic portrait is in the Jewish Museum in New York.

These handprinted works of art are truly inspiring. They force us to think of what can be created simply using pen and ink and make us realize how handwriting can be used in a different way.

Meanwhile, I am still hoping that one day I will see an example of micrography on the “Antique Road Show.”

It will make my day!

Arlene Stolnitz, the “Jewish Music” contributor to Federation papers for the past eight years, has started a new series focusing on Judaic Folk Art. It will appear in Federation newspapers on an irregular basis. Stolnitz, a native of Rochester, New York, is a retired educator and lives in Venice, Florida.

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A lot of Jewish-related movies, TV series, and the Emmys Stars of David

By Nate Bloom, Stars of David Contributing Columnist

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ditor’s Note: Persons in bold are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of this column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in, or identify with, a faith other than Judaism.

Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish.

This month there are an unusually large number of films and TV shows with a “Jewish connection.” There are also the Emmy awards, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15 (ABC, 8 p.m.).

Emmy nominees

This year, there is an unusually small number of Jewish nominees in all Emmy categories (acting, directing and writing).

This year, I’m just covering the Jewish acting nominees: Lead actor, comedy: Larry David, 77, "Curb Your Enthusiasm;” Lead actress, comedy: Maya Rudolph, 52, “Loot.” Supporting actor, comedy: Ebon Moss Bachrach, 47, “The “Bear” and Paul Rudd, 55, “Only Murders in the Building;” Supporting actress, comedy: Hannah Einbinder, 29, “Hacks.”

Jewish-related movies

“Bettlejuice Bettlejuice” is a sequel to “Bettlejuice” (1988), a big hit fantasy/ comedy/horror flick. Michael Keaton again plays Beetlejuice. Winona Ryder, 52, who had a biggish role (“Lydia Beetz”)

in the 1988 film, is a star of this sequel (opens in theaters Sept. 6).

“Wolfs” opens Sept. 20. Premise: Two pro “fixers” (George Clooney and Brad Pitt) find themselves hired for the same job dealing with dangerous and chaotic events. These "lone wolves" are forced to work together. Sarasota native Austin Abrams, 27, co-stars as the mysterious character called "Kid." Richard Kind, 57, plays his father.

“Lee” is a biopic about Lee Miller (19071977), a top fashion photographer before WWII who became a top WWII photographer and reporter. Andy Samberg, 46, has a supporting role as David E. Scherman (1915-1997), a Life magazine photographer. He frequently teamed-up on WWII photographic stories with Miller (played

by Kate Winslet). She worked for other magazines (opens Sept. 13).

“Megalopolis,” which opens Sept. 27, was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola (he’s 85!). Adam Driver stars as an idealistic architect who wants to rebuild his decaying city. His foe is the city’s corrupt mayor. Coppola’s sister, Talia Shire, has a supporting role, as does Shire’s son, Jason Schwartzman, 44 (his late father was Jewish). Also in supporting roles are ‘two more’ individuals with Jewish dads: Chloe Fineman, 36 (“SNL”) and James Remar, 70.

“His Three Daughters” will open in a few theaters on Sept. 9 (to qualify for Oscar

nominations) and will begin streaming on Netflix on Sept. 20. It was written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, 51. His last three films have received mostly good reviews but didn’t “break-through” as theater hits. Critics say this film is his best.

The “Three” are estranged sisters who come together to help their dying father.

They are played by Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Narasha Lyonne, 43. The Hollywood Reporter said, “The film is free of mopey melodrama that often makes the dying parent/estranged sibling screen subgenre so dire. It’s wry, vivid, and moving in unexpected ways.”

TV series

“The English Teacher” is a comedy that premieres on FX/Hulu Sept. 2 (10 p.m.).

It focuses on Evan, an Austin, Texas teacher who often finds himself at the center of just about everything in his school. Jordan Firstman, 33, has a large role as Malcolm, Evan’s former boyfriend. Firstman, who is gay, “broke-through” as a well-known comedian when he posted very popular, funny skits on Instagram during the pandemic.

“The Perfect Couple” is a mystery/drama series that premieres Sept. 5 on Netflix.

Premise: Anna (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into the rich Newbury family, against the wishes of Greer Newbury, the family’s matriarch (Nicole Kidman).

Then, a dead body washes up on a

nearby beach and “everyone” is a suspect.

Live Schreiber, 56, co-stars as Tag Newbury, Greer’s husband.

“Brilliant Minds” is an NBC series which premieres on Sept. 23 (10 p.m.). It is based on several books by Dr. Oliver Sacks (19332015). This British neurologist deftly wrote about patients with “interesting” symptoms related to a brain injury or disease. A chapter in his first book (1985) became the basis of the hit film “Awakenings” (1989).

Robin Williams played a doctor modeled on Sacks. In the NBC series, the lead character, Dr. Oliver Wolf, is based upon Sacks — Wolf was Sacks' middle name — and is played by Zachary Qunito.

“Nobody Wants This” is a 10-episode comedy series which premieres Sept. 26 on Netflix. The show publicity says: “It’s centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Kristen Bell) and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Adam Brody, 44).”

The supporting cast (all playing Jews) include Jackie Tohn, 44 (as Esther); Paul Ben-Victor, 58 (as Ilan), and Tovah Feldshuh, 75 (as Bina).

Erin Foster, 42, the show’s creator and “top” executive said, “This show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy.” She converted to Judaism before her 2019 marriage to Simon Tikhman, a businessman.

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Moroccan Style Carrot Tzimmes for your Rosh Hashanah table

By Chef Dalia

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n Wednesday, Oct. 2, at sundown, Jews around the world will begin celebrating the Rosh Hashanah holiday. But for many Israelis, it’s hard to fathom a celebration of sweet when friends and family are in captivity.

Rosh Hashanah will be overshadowed by deep sorrow and worry for the hostages. A lot of families will mark the holiday with a low-key dinner in a restaurant, without celebration.

Rosh Hashanah this year will be more profound as “sweet, happy, and hopeful for a better new year” has taken on a new meaning. Every year before, I’ve led my family’s Rosh Hashanah celebration. But this year, I am struggling to reconcile a holiday commemorating sweetness and happiness; it’s hard to fathom a celebration of sweetness and happiness when friends and family are not free.

As hard as it is in times of pain, I have always sought to observe holidays during persecution. I couldn’t celebrate sweetness and happiness, but instead I could celebrate the hope of sweetness and happiness and pray for a better new year to come. L’shana tova! This year as we gather for Rosh Hashanah, we hold both grief and resolve deep in our hearts. We know that this year is unlike any other year.

This brought back sweet memories of my childhood in Israel ….

There are some factors in the atmosphere surrounding Rosh Hashana in Israel that I’ve never experienced

anywhere else in the world. I have very warm memories of Jaffa, a beautiful port city that sits midway between Tel Aviv and Bat Yam. At Rosh Hashanah, neighbors gave each other baskets of pomegranates from their yards with wishes for “Shanah Tovah,” or “many years and good years.”

The first taste at the start of the holiday – and to break the fast for Yom Kippur 10 days later – was of honey sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, symbolic of wishes for a sweet year of plenty.

When it comes to Rosh Hashanah, families of Sephardic and Mizrahi origin, like mine from Morocco, have a secret to share with the rest of the Jewish world: a unique Rosh Hashanah Seder far beyond apples dipped in honey. On the first night of the holiday, we hold a special ceremony at home during which we recite blessings over a variety of foods that symbolize our wishes for the year ahead.

After a short ceremony, my grandmother Dalia (from my father’s side) served a festive dinner in her apartment. The meal began with a blessing over the sweet Moroccan challah that is made circular to symbolize a full, “round” year. Apple preserves called “tfah” were another traditional Rosh Hashanah food on my grandmother’s holiday table. The name means “apple spoon sweets,” because it was traditionally served on individual spoons with a glass of water to welcome guests.

At every Moroccan Jewish festival, the meal opens with a spread of cooked

salads — peppers and eggplant dishes cooked in advance — and for the most part, suited to the year’s warm beginning of the New Year.

The meal continues with fish and lamb followed by the famous Moroccan pastelito. But the best is yet to come.

Traditional Moroccan couscous is served with sweet carrots and dried fruit: tanzia, Moroccan-inspired tzimmes. It’s a classic Moroccan dish, reimagined with sweet and savory flavors. Traditional tzimmes is one of those staple Ashkenazi holiday dishes, generally made with carrots stewed with honey and raisins. The dish is sweet as are many Rosh Hashanah dishes, and the carrots are diced into rings, making this one of many round foods customarily served for the holiday, to symbolize a smooth year. But growing up in Israel in a Moroccan house, tzimmes were far from the traditional Eastern European version. During Rosh Hashanah, every Sephardic family in Israel would serve this — Moroccan-inspired tzimmes on a bed of rice or couscous with a sprinkle of almond and honey to brighten it up.

When I came to the U.S. from Israel as a new bride in 2001, I brought just a few beloved recipes. Today, I still remember losing one of them: my grandmother Dalia’s recipe for tanzia. I was so heartbroken that I cried and cried. Losing the recipe felt like I had lost my grandmother.

I quickly wrote to my grandmother in Israel asking her to send the recipe. It came on the very thin airmail paper used in those days. I’ve been a U.S. resident for 23 years, and I still have that letter sealed in a clear protective cover. Food stains,

rips and tape yellow from age are visible, evidence of its use. Written in Hebrew, of course, my grandmother’s recipe used glasses, coffee cups and “handfuls” as measurements. I worked out more standard measurements and still make the carrots and dried fruit tajine-tanzia.

This year, as always, I will welcome Rosh Hashanah with the taste of honey and a lifetime of sweet memories with Moroccan carrots and dried fruit tajinetanzia. There is nothing more festive in my eyes than this joyful dish. The colors are dark and rich, and the flavor is full of warm spices that wake up your taste buds. The combination of vegetables and dried fruit produces a harmonious, festive flavor.

Shanah Tovah Umetuka!

Ingredients 1 poundcarrots diced into rings 2 tablespoon extra light olive oil 2 big onions cut into half-moons 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup pitted dried prunes 1/2 cup dried apricot 1/3 cup walnuts 2 cups water 3 tablespoons Silan (date syrup) or honey 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper 1/3 cup chopped almonds to garnish

Directions 1. Heat up oil in a wide nonstick pan. Add the onions with 1 tablespoon sugar and caramelize the onions with the sugar on medium heat for about 15 minutes until golden.

2. Add the nuts and spices and mix for a minute.

3. Add the carrots, dried fruits, Silan and water. Sprinkle salt and pepper, mix well and bring to a boil.

4. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until almost all the water evaporates.

5. Serve over Moroccan couscous or rice and garnish with chopped almonds.

Personal Chef Dalia Hemed can be reached at daliahemed@msn.com.

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Naples delegation will join thousands of proud American Zionists at the Global Conference for Israel Courtesy of Jewish National Fund-USA

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aples, Fla., July 16, 2024 — A delegation from Naples will join thousands of proud American Zionists at the Global Conference for Israel for a weekend filled with camaraderie, inspiration and riveting speakers who exemplify Israel’s positive contributions to the world.

The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place Nov. 14-17 in Dallas, Texas.

Attendees will hear insights from key thought leaders, explore an interactive Israel expo, take part in one of the largest Shabbat dinners in the world, hear what’s being done to support Jewish students on college campuses, and learn about initiatives that are already rebuilding Israel’s battered north and south.

"Our world changed on Oct. 7, but if anything, we have become more resolute and more united as a people as we work to build a stronger Israel," said Jewish National Fund-USA’s Naples Board of Directors Co-President David Braverman. "It is clear that personal connections, sharing stories, and coming together are more important now than

ever. If there was ever a time for supporters of Israel to gather, now is that time.”

Participants at the Global Conference for Israel will also: • Explore the future of American Jewry with Rabbi David Wolpe • Laugh with actor, comedian, and outspoken advocate for Israel, Michael Rapaport at the Saturday night gala • Hear from Col. Richard Kemp about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) high moral code of ethics • Find out how antisemitism is being combatted on college campuses from Mothers Against College Antisemitism (MACA) founder Elizabeth Rand, Columbia Professor Shai Davidai and current students • Enjoy jaw-dropping musical performances by Jewish National Fund-USA’s Special in Uniform Band • Discover how the World Zionist Village will spark a new conversation and revolutionize Zionist and Jewish educational engagement for the decades ahead • Enjoy an elegant Saturday evening gala • Meet Jewish National Fund-USA’s affiliates, who will highlight the organization’s philanthropic investments in Israel • Take part in exclusive briefings on thought-provoking topics “It’s sometimes only through adversity that we realize our true strength and

Attendees at Jewish National Fund-USA's 2023 Global Conference for Israel Courtesy Jewish National Fund-USA

resilience,” added Jewish National FundUSA’s Naples Board of Directors CoPresident Norman Isaacs. “Everywhere you look, Jewish and pro-Israel communities are stepping up to celebrate everything they have achieved and how our homeland has and continues to help the world. Together, we will stand loud and proud and celebrate the people of Israel and Jewish people everywhere – their grit, determination, and ingenuity as we gather in Dallas for this historic event.”

More than 2,500 philanthropists, high school students, college students and Israelis who manage and benefit from

Jewish National Fund-USA’s philanthropic initiatives attended the organization’s 2023 Global Conference for Israel in Denver this past fall. The 2024 Global Conference for Israel will once again welcome thousands of pro-Israel supporters and hundreds of students at the event’s high school and college summits.

Several discounted rates are available for Jewish Communal Professionals and young philanthropists ages 22-40. For more information or to register, visit jnf.org/global, email conference@jnf.org, or call 800-JNF-0099.

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Birthright Israel launches programs empowering young Jewish adults in geopolitics and public diplomacy Courtesy of Birthright Israel

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el Aviv (July 17, 2024) – Birthright Israel offered two new programs this summer to address young Diaspora Jews’ desire to bolster their knowledge of geopolitics, public diplomacy and Israel’s counterterrorism efforts.

The programs were developed to address the global wave of antisemitism following the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre in Israel by the Hamas terror group and the war in Gaza, which resulted in more Birthright Israel participants wanting to deepen their command of these topics before returning to their hometowns and university campuses.

Geopolitics and Public Diplomacy Fellowship

This four-week program – June 20 to July 18 – was run by Birthright Israel Onward at Reichman University, in Herzliya. It combined lectures, discussions and site visits to provide a nuanced understanding of the region’s challenges. Participants developed strategic communication skills to effectively articulate Israel’s story, and they connected with a global network of advocates.

They left with an enhanced knowledge of Israel’s challenges, better equipped to present a nuanced portrayal of Israel on the international stage.

Participants, Jews ages 18–35, lived like locals in Tel Aviv. They received housing accommodations in the city, public-bus passes, shuttle buses to and from the university each day and insurance. They participated in Birthright-funded activities, day trips and a Shabbaton. Participants also engaged with their Israeli peers, visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza (one of the Jewish communities victimized by Hamas terrorists) and attended an exhibition about the Nova music festival massacre.

The most recent cohort included 16 participants from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Birthright Israel plans to expand participation next year.

Onward Back to Campus Forum

This second program, which runs through the summer, is offered to participants of Birthright Israel Onward already in Israel for their internship. The goal of the forum is to deepen participants’ ability to face the Israel-related challenges they deal with on campuses across North America.The program has three goals: to deepen knowledge and Jewish belonging, strengthen resiliency against antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, and develop skills and tools for combatting these forces, especially in university campuses.

Courtesy of Birthright Israel

During the program, which includes four meetings and a two-day retreat, participants attend meetings and sessions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem run by prominent lecturers and government spokespersons.

They return to their university campuses equipped with better tools to advocate for Israel.

“Through this program, I’ve deepened my ability to ask questions, connect with and learn from other students, and my overall knowledge on the conflict - I can’t wait to bring this energy back to campus,” said Sophie Kalmin, a participant in the Onward Back to Campus Forum

program. “I’ve been very involved at Emory and am eager to continue using my voice that has been strengthened both by this program and an unforgettable summer in Israel.”

“Every young Jew should understand the geopolitical dynamics, counterterrorism efforts and public diplomacy, especially in the aftermath of the October 7th massacre,” said Gidi Mark, Birthright Israel’s chief executive officer. “These two new programs can expand further and give more young Jews the proper tools and understanding of how to tell Israel’s story.”

Stand Up for Justice

Application Deadline is February 3, 2025 The Stand Up for Justice educator grant recognizes elementary, middle, and high school educators who are innovative in bringing respect for others and their differences into their activities with students in caring, impactful, and transformative ways. The grant recognizes teachers, guidance counselors, school librarians, media specialists, school psychologists, administrators, and others who create a resource for educators in any discipline to incorporate strategies that promote respect and understanding among students, countering bigotry and bullying.

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Matan launches inclusion initiative for people with disabilities The initiative, The Lieberman Fellowship for Professionals in Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults, will kick off on Sept. 5 Courtesy of Matan

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ew York (July 29, 2024) — Matan, a national nonprofit organization promoting disability inclusion and belonging within North American Jewish communities, has launched a groundbreaking fellowship.

The Lieberman Fellowship — made possible by the generosity of Jerry and Eileen Lieberman of Westchester County, NY — for Professionals in Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults, is a national initiative that aims to create systemic change in the way young adults with disabilities are included within Jewish communal life. It will do so by equipping Jewish communal professionals with the necessary tools and skills to create inclusive Jewish communities for young adults, many of whom developed deep connections to their Jewish communities as children and want to continue their Jewish journey.

Despite the plethora of Jewish communal programming geared towards young adults, people with disabilities often find it difficult to ‘fit in’ or lend their talents, both literally due to physical barriers and figuratively because of attitudinal barriers.

Matan believes that young adults with and without disabilities should be able to share meaningful participation in Jewish life.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of young adults have a disability they were born with or acquired.

“Matan aims to change the landscape of Jewish communal organizations through ensuring that opportunities in programming, leadership engagement and employment for neurodiverse young adults become the norm,” said Matan’s Executive Director Dori Frumin Kirshner.

“Many innovative initiatives for Jewish young adults pride themselves on ‘meeting people where they are’ both supportive of various identities and ideologies (LGBTQ+, JoC, Interfaith, unaffiliated, etc.) and in how they connect to Judaism (culturally, spiritually, environmentally, etc.). However, disability inclusion has not been on the radar. As a result, many would-be participants and employees with disabilities do not feel that they belong. Disability is the missing piece of accessibility and equity. We want to lead the Jewish community through this crucial ‘next frontier’ of inclusion.”

• Marketing programs them to be proactive, adjust, and adopt through the lens of accessibility flexibility to employees with special needs • Becoming a disabilityand disabilities. For example, we want inclusion ambassador and them to assign someone on staff to be learning concrete strategies to responsible for inclusion and belonging. boost an organization’s incluWe’re not only expecting them to hire sion efforts young adults with disabilities, but to make • Creating opportunities for sure that they include board members with young adults with disabilities disabilities, and that they include young to become lay and professional adults with disabilities in their programleaders ming and do so in a high-quality manner.”

• Adapting work environMatan is proud to partner with the ments to maximize comfort for Jewish Federation of Greater Washingneurodivergent individuals ton (D.C.) for the inaugural cohort • Professional development of the Lieberman Fellowship for ProJerry and Eileen Lieberman, specifically for managers and fessionals in Jewish Organizations and their son, Jason (in the middle). leaders around workplace comServing Young Adults. Applications Photo credit: Douglas Gorenstein, courtesy of Matan munications with neurodiverare currently being accepted. It will Matan empowers Jewish community gent individuals run from Sept. 5 through mid-June 2025. leaders and educators through training, • Flexibility and diversity with com"The Jewish Federation of Greater coaching and consultations to provide munication tools Washington is proud to partner with purposeful, enriching and inclusive • Understanding how flexible work Matan to provide local organizations opportunities for people with disabilities policies can enhance inclusivity serving young adults with training and and their families. Participants of past • Adapting workplace conditions (such guidance to enhance their disability incluMatan training programs have reported as temperature and quiet zones) sion practices and capacity. Jewish Greater in a commissioned evaluative study of • Adapting social programs in the Washington is home to a diverse populathe effect of Matan’s methodology and workplace for neurodivergent individuals tion of young adults with a variety of resources that their training with Matan to build relationships backgrounds and experiences. It is essential had concrete and immediate impact “Jewish institutions are not thinking that we as a community can meet each of on the ways they think about disability enough of who is currently being left out. their unique needs as they deepen their inclusion both internally (such as hiring They aren’t aware that they're not aware, connections to Jewish life," said Jewish practices and understanding the needs of and this is something we would like to Federation of Greater Washington Chief employees and coworkers) and in their change,” Frumin Kirshner said. “We want of Staff Elisa Deener-Agus. external programs and events.

Matan plans to utilize its long-standing and deeply effective Matan Institute cohort model to pilot the Lieberman Fellowship. Each cohort, which will run 7-9 months, will consist of in-person training days at the beginning and end, one-onone coaching for participating organizations, continuous virtual learning sessions and an Inclusion Impact (capstone) Project from each organization. The fellowship will launch with three cohorts over a three-year period.

Matan will train participants in the fellowship on such topics as: • The role of Jewish values in creating an inclusive culture • Defining disability and inclusion for young adults • Accessibility, adaptations and logistical considerations for programming Friday, September 13 | 6:30pm

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ORGANIZATIONS

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JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SWFL

A month of introspection Marina Berkovich JHSSWF President

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he upcoming month of Elul is when the tradition of stocktaking kicks in. As does anxiety. Do I still have enough time to … you fill in the blank, because we all get that nagging urge to finish everything we have put off for tomorrow, before Tishri, the month of renewal makes its entry. This urgency has become especially true here in Florida, since the season will be upon us in no time and most full-timers understand the impact of both its disruption and benefits on our “normal.”

Every year, like other organizations and groups in Southwest Florida, we try to catch up and plan something special for the upcoming season. Not because we want to compete with the Joneses, but because summertime makes some additional research possible and we are eager to

share it with you during our educational and entertaining programs.

Presentations you can book

We now have the following presentations we can bring to your communities: History Jews of Ukraine, The Jewish Confederates, Jews of The Caribbean, In Denial, Jews of Italy, Jews of the USSR and, of course, our infamous Partly Speculative Jewish History of Southwest Florida. Contact us for more information or to book.

Local Jewish History Film Festival

The Third Local Jewish History Film Festival will take place on Oct. 30, Nov. 4, Nov. 19 and Dec. 5, and will offer the mix of popular and brand-new films, produced specially for JHSSWF. You will not want to miss the release of “Becoming JFGN,” a three-film documentary history of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

As always in our Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers films, eyewitnesses tell this fascinating story of the transformation

Naples, Florida made from a community that was pretty much closed off to the Jews into the contemporary thriving multi-faceted Jewish “homestead” with a reputation reaching to all corners of the U.S. and Canada and into which so many are now moving.

These films will be an absolute hit with old-timers, but the newcomers will learn so much. It has been an ongoing challenge to both Jewish and non-Jewish Southwest Florida to pass on history and ideals of yesteryear to a constantly refreshing population who are frequently unfamiliar with local history and who are bringing projects from “back home.” Wouldn’t it be best to get awareness before embarking on the next adventure? Exchange ideas and expertise; merge efforts instead of replicating them? We invite you to attend all four dates, but you can choose as many as you’d like.

Florida Jewish History Month

Our Annual Florida Jewish History Month Celebration and Fundraiser event will take place on Jan. 14, 2025

at 3 p.m. Every year, we strive to bring educational materials to your attention in an entertaining format. We immerse you in history so you can appreciate the newness of Southwest Florida and compare it to places you’ve lived before. Tea with History will be a very special event with Co-chairs Monica Goodwin, Ellen Frankel and Elena Novik. Come dressed for tea — wearing your fascinator if you wish — ready to meet interesting people and enjoy delicious tea-time fare. Come chit-chat with friends, local historical figures and characters who may pop in just to share their stories.

Support The Jewish Historical Society of SWFL research, future films, events and presentations. Donate online, by mail or contact us at office@jhsswf.org. We can be reached at The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida, 8805 Tamiami Trail North, Suite #255, Naples FL 34108, 833-547-7935 (833-JHS-SWFL) www.jhsswf.org, office@jhsswf.org.

The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

86th Anniversary of

KRISTALLNACHT The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community to this commemorative service.

Kristallnacht is recognized by most historians as “the night the Holocaust began.”

FREE EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 PM Ballroom at St. John the Evangelist

625 111th Ave., North Naples (111th Ave is the westward extension of Immokalee Road)

GUEST SPEAKER: John Koenigsberg In the spring of 1943, 5-year-old John Koenigsberg was brought to the home of Johannes “Thei” and Anna “Bertha” Snijckers by members of the Dutch Resistance. This Catholic family hid him from Nazis between 1943 and 1945.

Come hear his story.

Please register at: www.jewishnaples.org so we know how many people will attend.

Experiences of a Young Boy During the Holocaust

Sponsored by: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Federation of Greater Naples • Diocese of Venice in Florida GenShoah of SWFL • Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center

Read the current and previous editions of Federation Star online at www.jewishnaples.org

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COLLIER/LEE CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

www.hadassah.org / CollierLeeHadassah@gmail.com

Hear the truth

By Nancy Wiadro, President’s Council for Collier/Lee Chapter

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adassah has been speaking out for women and the people of Israel for 112 years. Weaponizing sexual violence is never acceptable.

Not anywhere. Now is the time to speak out for these victims. #EndTheSilence

Members of the Collier/Lee Chapter Board wear yellow nail polish in support of this effort that began after the Oct. 7 atrocities.

R E F R AC T I V E L A S E R C ATA R AC T S U R G E RY (seated): Julie Shlensky, Janett Edelberg, Nancy Wiadro, Lee Henson, Diane Schwartz and Deena Caplan; (standing): Joyce Toub, Robbi Kempner, Iris Shur, Lila Rosenweig, Debbie Kaprove, Shelley Einhorn, Lisa Vogel, Linda Dravin and Karen Ezrine

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COLLIER/LEE CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

www.hadassah.org / CollierLeeHadassah@gmail.com

When I give to Hadassah, where does my money go?

Janett Edelberg, Presidents Council for Collier/Lee Chapter

A Annual Community Wide

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Thursday, December 26 5:00-6:00 PM Mercato on the Lawn

Please register at: www.jewishnaples.org so that we can plan accordingly

Join us for this free event as we celebrate Chanukah and light the Menorah.

Entertainment, music, food, and fun!

Naples Klezmer Revival Band Chef Dalia will be selling Israeli food Enjoy donuts, gelt, and balloon creations

s one of the Presidents of the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah, a frequent conversation I have starts like this: “I know Hadassah does good work, however, I would like to know more about when I give to Hadassah — where does my money go?”

The answer to that question is not complicated, but it does depend on the type of gift* a donor selects.

No contribution designation

When you give to Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), without designating your contribution to one of our mission areas, your gift allows Hadassah to apply those funds where they are needed most. By contributing an undesignated gift, you are supporting Hadassah Medical Organization, Youth Aliyah, Young Judaea and our domestic programs that focus on advocacy, education, health and wellness, and engagement initiatives in support of our core mission areas.

Contributions designated for HMO

When you designate your gift to Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), which includes the Hadassah Ein Kerem and Hadassah Mount Scopus hospitals in Jerusalem, you are supporting high priority projects, facilities and equipment that ensure our ability to deliver exemplary clinical care and conduct cutting-edge research. Your gift helps to foster state-ofthe-art environments where our doctors, nurses, researchers, technicians and other

caregivers provide compassionate healing and intelligent medicine for the people of Israel and beyond.

Contributions designated for Youth Aliyah

When you give to Youth Aliyah, your donation helps young immigrants and at-risk native Israeli youth receive a full spectrum of help — shelter, food, counseling, education and other supportive services. Participants in the program get the care and attention needed to become productive members of Israeli society.

Contributions designated for Young Judaea

When you give to Young Judaea, your donation provides general support of Young Judaea initiatives, which include scholarships and opportunities that help American children and young adults ensure their passion for Jewish life and Israel while giving them the tools they need to become strong leaders of tomorrow. * This summarizes the highlights of the HWZOA Grassroots Donations Policy for donations less than $5,000. For additional information based on donation size, please contact CollierLeeHadassah@ gmail.com with “Donations” in the subject line.

Join us to support Hadassah

Collier/Lee Hadassah is a vibrant chapter with programming to educate you about Hadassah’s mission, vision and values, entertain you with delightful performances, feed you with delicious food, and introduce you to a group of women with a wide variety of interest.

Here is a listing of our upcoming events. For more details and to register (advance registration is required), please contact CollierLeeHadassah@gmail.com with “Information” in the subject line.

UPCOMING HADASSAH EVENTS Sept. 16 Be an Informed Local Election Voter (via Zoom only) Oct. 15 Clive Daniel sponsored Lunch and Shopping Event (In-Person)

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Oct. 18 Women’s Health Symposium focusing on women’s gynecological cancers (in person and via Zoom) Nov. 13 Fall Meeting with Vendor Showcase and Election of Officers (in person)

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Israel and Overseas Committee invites you to

Israel at Crossroads post October 7 Ido Aharoni Aronoff is an Israeli diplomat, advisor to global companies, public speaker, university lecturer, writer and investor. He was born in Tel Aviv to a family that settled in the Land of Israel in the 1870s and spent his entire diplomatic career in the U.S. on both coasts.

He is a 25-year veteran of Israel’s Foreign Service, a public diplomacy specialist, founder of the Brand Israel Program (2002), and a well-known place positioning and branding practitioner.

Aronoff served as a Member of the Board of Governors of Tel Aviv University since 2015 and as senior faculty at the university’s Coller School of Management since 2018. He is the host of TAU Unbound, the official English language podcast of Tel Aviv University. He has served as a Global Distinguished Professor for International Relations at New York University and, since 2024, as Global Distinguished Professor of Business at Touro University.

Aharoni has been Israel’s longest-serving Consul-General in New York (20102016) and has frequently appeared in national and international media as a commentator and opinion writer.

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EVERYONE IS INVITED! THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ISRAEL How One Organization Employed Creative Solutions to Address Hunger and Urgent Needs During the War

With guest speaker, Lauren Yokèd

JOIN US VIA ZOOM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 2 P.M. Lauren Yokèd, Executive Director of American Friends of Leket Israel, will discuss the worsening food insecurity situation in Israel and how Leket Israel — Israel’s National Food Bank and largest food rescue organization — quickly pivoted after Oct. 7 to develop new solutions to support the most vulnerable populations: families in need, homebound elderly, the devastated farming community and more.

Lauren Rifkin Yokèd grew up on a 65-acre farm established by her grandfather in the 1940s in rural Monmouth County, NJ. Her family was actively involved in gleaning projects through local food banks for many years. She earned a BA from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Israeli Politics and Society from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Lauren’s background in farming and conviction that fresh, nutritious food can and should be made accessible to all led to her current role as the Executive Director of American Friends of Leket Israel, a role she has served in since 2011.

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Learn about the current situation in Israel and the future of food security in the country.

Please register for this free Zoom program at https://jfgn.regfox.com/leket so that you can receive the Zoom link that will be sent to you on the 17th.

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What a year it has been … and can yet be Rabbi Mark Wm. Gross

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he Torah refers to this earlyautumn season as t’kufat ha-shanah — “the turning of the year.”

Although I share that observation with you in September, it just so happens that — due to the vagaries of our Jewish lunisolar calendar — the home-stretch conclusion of this particular trip around the sun on our Rosh haShanah New Year won’t be falling until the very beginning of October. Which is apt enough, since the bleak milestone of Oct. 7, falling only a few days afterward, serves to emphasize what a traumatic and difficult year this has been for the Household of Israel since not long after it began last Rosh haShanah.

So many aspects of our lives during the ensuing year have been influenced and actively shaped by the horrific Hamas attack on Israel’s borders on Shabbat Simchat Torah.

The Jewish world was already shaken to our core by the suddenness, scope and ferocity of the jihadists’ assault, and by the atrocities they wrought on unarmed civilians. Over the ensuing months, we have been both drawn together by the moral mandate of the hostage-rescue effort and torn apart by humanitarian concerns over the political motivations behind the IDF campaign in Gaza.

The proliferation of antisemitic statements and gestures over the past seven years is because the pre-existent crop of bigots are more visible — not more numerous.

As for the rest of the world, their horror, pity and compassion lasted barely half a day. It is not surprising that in some quarters the Hamas jihadists were (by Oct. 8) already being lauded as martyrs to a noble cause. But it was surprising to see the array of people, across the political

and philosophical spectrum, who asserted (by Oct. 9) that Israel “had it coming” in punishment for being an arrogant occupier. And it has been most painful for us to see a surprising array of unexpected players fall in step to denounce Jews as racist genocidists.

Journalist Jonathan Tobin has highlighted that the real question here in the United States has very little to do with the tactics of the IDF in Gaza, nor with the more comprehensive challenge of how to protect the west from Iran’s many militant puppets. Tobin notes, the real question “is really about whether the lies about the one Jewish state on the planet being an ‘apartheid’ state composed of ‘white’ oppressors of people of color will be accepted by the American people.”

Based on my experience in interfaith work, over the years and over the past “almost-a-year” since Oct. 7, the answer to Tobin’s question is “No.” The proliferation of antisemitic statements and gestures over the past seven years is because the pre-existent crop of bigots are more visible — not more numerous. The public demonstrations on our streets and college campuses are the work of carefully choreographed and well-funded provocateurs

furnished with matching tents; they are neither spontaneous, nor a legitimate expression of the sentiments of our fellow Americans.

On the Shabbat after Oct. 7, our congregation at worship was outnumbered by neighbors from local service clubs and churches, present to share our grief. Over the ensuing months the spiritual leaders of our island religious fellowships have continued to express their caring and concern, responding to the invitation of the Psalmist to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (122:6). As Christians, they admire the People of Israel as eyewitness to the Glory of God; as Americans, they understand full well that the reborn Third Jewish Commonwealth is a beacon of justice and freedom for all. We do not stand alone.

Of course, here within the Jewish community, we stand together as well. Our greater Naples area Jewish community will be gathering for a solemn remembrance of Oct. 7, one year later. I look forward to seeing you there … as the launch of a happier New Year 5785.

Rabbi Mark Wm. Gross serves at Jewish Congregation of Marco Island.

are the politicians who lay out a roadmap of the future for us and then they pontificate what we should want and need. There are clergy, of all stripes, who also attempt to guide us in a direction, not always with the best of intentions in mind.

So, I guess what I am alluding to is that there is a hurricane of voices out there all attempting to lead us in a given, self-serving

from, or what their personal preferences are for themselves, is treated with dignity and respect based upon a foundation of truth.

Repairing the world, also known as Tikun Olam, is the value which includes charitable works, such as the giving of loving kindness, truth and integrity. Living a life guided by truth and integrity helps create communities based on trust, cooperation and mutuality.

Sanctity of human life is a value that includes the concept of p’kuach nefesh, or “saving a life.” The Torah teaches that every person is created in the likeness of God, making each life sacred.

Uniqueness, in the Jewish tradition, teaches that God created each person to be unique and that everyone has a unique contribution to make to the world.

What I am suggesting here is simply a snapshot of some of the values and ideals our Jewish tradition celebrates in encouraging us to move forward through life in a direction where these things will not only be adhered to but will also be used as a solid foundation to grow the next generation of humanity.

If we can keep these cherished ideas in the forefront of our minds during this upcoming election season, when we are consistently bombarded with rhetoric from all fronts, it will help us not only “keep our eye on the prize” but will also aid us in blocking out the things that chip away at these sacred and invaluable directions to guide our lives. Use your heritage as a compass. Let your ancient traditions be your GPS. These are the things which will quiet the turbulence in your soul.

They have never let us down before, nor will they now.

Shalom Uvracha.

Rabbi Howard S. Herman DD serves at Naples Jewish Congregation.

Stay true to who you are Rabbi Howard S. Herman DD

W

e live our lives surrounded by a cacophony of noise. I am not just referring to the audio of things like jet engines, buses and dump trucks, explosions, jackhammers and construction sites. This class of decibel is annoying and can be destructive to our physical anatomy, but the noise I am referencing here is more

pernicious and emanates from our becoming distracted.

How often do we get distracted from our set individual goals, or our motivated directions, or our morality, or our knowledge of what is the “right” thing to do and the “right way to go?” We become distracted for a whole host of reasons.

There are alluring voices all around — metaphorical and real — telling us what we should do and why we should do it.

What we should want and why we should want it. What we should go after and how to go after it. What would be in our best interest and why that is so.

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Uniqueness, in the Jewish tradition, teaches that God created each person to be unique and that everyone has a unique contribution to make to the world. direction. This is especially acute now, as we meander into the American political election season.

Judaism teaches us that the direction we need to follow is one of living a good life based on good actions, with elements like walking in God’s ways and keeping commandments. It also emphasizes the importance of acting in everyday life, rather than just having beliefs. I would like to suggest some Jewish values that can guide us in keeping our eyes on the prize. By the way, if you haven’t already figured it out, the prize is being able to continue to live in a free democracy where our values are cherished, our beliefs are consequential, our freedom is celebrated and not simply kicked to the curb like yesterday’s trash.

Justice, also known as Tzedek, is a value that includes insuring everyone, no matter who they are, where they are

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BETH TIKVAH

www.bethtikvahnaples.org / 239-434-1818

The High Holy Days Joseph Henson President

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emories are a very significant part of life. Both our personal memories and our group memories; those we cherish and those we wish were not in our memory bank.

This leads me to my topic: The High Holiday memories built over our lifetime.

I suppose I am not alone in saying my earliest High Holiday memories were, “Do we havta go?” “It is so looong and borrring.” Those thoughts quickly passed as I matured and my memories focused on the majesty of the holidays as being truly the High Holy Days, the Days of Awe, hearing inspiring sermons from the rabbi and losing myself in the Cantor’s voice.

During my adult years, I have almost always been involved in my synagogue’s administration. Most often it was with the synagogue’s Brotherhood or Men’s Club.

Memories created over these years reflect the experiences of the times in which Jews found themselves. As everyone knows, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are big.

Hearing Avinu Malkeinu or Kol Nidre sung and offering communal prayers of repentance brings in a lot of people. So, years back, most of my volunteer time was spent putting up additional seating, setting out the Machzorim, arranging the usher schedule and planning out evacuation routes focused almost exclusively on fire safety. The policeman (or two) that

we hired were primarily there to handle increased traffic volume.

This role changed from being a benign administrative function as certain antisemitic, anti-Zionist or anti-Israel segments took on a coarser, more physically aggressive stance. Our security needs have evolved from traffic control to watching for terrorists bent on disruption, destruction or physical harm. Most recently, mobs are massing to restrict movement or entry into public spaces — or far more worrisome — Jewish spaces.

Recognizing this dramatic shift, many Jewish organizational bodies responded by banding together with Secure Community Network (SCN), a major Jewish organization throughout North America that is devoted to strengthening security at Jewish sites. Using its own internal capabilities and liaising with law enforcement, SCN seeks to provide best practice guidance and training. Currently, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is supporting the SCN’s development of a Regional Security Advisory for three Federation communities on the west coast of Florida. This advisory will provide security direction for Jewish organizations, one of which is Beth Tikvah.

Currently, it is anticipated that the SCN oversight will be in place by early fall.

In the meantime, Beth Tikvah has taken prudent steps so that congregants can comfortably participate with their Beth Tikvah family in these meaningful services, from Erev Rosh Hashanah through the final shofar blast as Yom Kippur seals our fate for another year.

May we all have a healthy, prosperous and safe New Year with peace in Eretz Yisrael.

HIGH HOLY DAYS If you are attending the High Holy Day services at Beth Tikvah, please call the office (239-434-1818) before Sept. 1 to let us know you are coming so we can include you on our attendance list. Also, tell us if you are bringing others and if you will join us for Break–The–Fast.

Shabbat & Holy Day Services Yahrtzeit Minyanim upon Request Adult Education Courses Scholar-in-Residence Program Rosh Chodesh Study Sessions Seasonal Adult Lecture Series Mixers & Social Events Pastoral Support & Counseling Life Cycle Celebrations

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Please call or email the Synagogue office for Membership Information and High Holiday Tickets

(239) 434-1818 • office@BethTikvah.us

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

(just west of Mission Square Plaza) An Egalitarian. Progressive congregation Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judasim

Connections, Conversation & Coffee with Sue Abrams, The Social Coach We warmly invite all grandparents of children with special needs to a unique networking event: Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 10-11:30 a.m.

At the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

Susan Abrams M.A. CCC-SLP

Register for this free program at www.jewishnaples.org About Sue

Virtual tickets for your visiting family members are $118.

If you are not yet a Beth Tikvah member, tickets are $185.

Rosh Hashanah Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. – Selichot

This is a wonderful opportunity to: • Connect with other grandparents who understand your journey.

• Share stories and advice • Learn about local programs and support available

Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:15 p.m. – Erev Rosh Hashanah

• Build a supportive community

Friday, Oct. 4, Rosh Hashanah Day starting at 9 a.m.

Why Attend?

Saturday, Oct. 5, Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day starting at 9 a.m.

• Support: Gain emotional and practical support.

Yom Kippur Friday, Oct. 11, Erev Yom Kippur, 6 p.m. - Kol Nidre

• Community: Be part of a caring and understanding group.

Saturday, Oct. 12, Yom Kippur starting at 9 a.m. and ending with Break–The–Fast, a catered dinner in our social hall.

• Resources: Access valuable information and resources.

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Susan Abrams, M.A. CCC-SLP, is a highly respected speech-language pathologist and the visionary founder of The Social Coach, LLC. With a career dedicated to supporting children with special needs Susan has made significant contributions to the field through her innovative programs and initiatives.

She developed Parent University and Be Social Kids, which empower parents and children with practical strategies for success.

Susan’s commitment to professional development and collaboration is evident in her creation of the Innovators in Education conference, a platform for sharing best practices and cutting-edge research.

Driven by her passion to help children and their families she embarked on her newest venture, The Social Coach, LLC. Through this endeavor, she continues to provide specialized support and guidance to parents and grandparents, both nationally and internationally.

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NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION

www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239-431-3858

Security and the upcoming season Charles Flum President

I BRYAN RUBY IN CONCERT! Thursday, Sept. 26, 1-2:30 p.m.

At the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

$18 per person From crashing a funeral at the Country Music Hall of Fame days after moving to Music City to being in the studio with Grammy Award winners, Nashville songwriter Bryan Ruby has lived more in 28 years than many people do their entire lifetimes. Ruby’s soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics have made him one of Nashville’s fastest-rising new talents, with 30 of his 400+ songs having been recorded by prominent country and pop music singers.

n this day and age, we, unfortunately, need to take security more seriously than we’ve ever needed to in the past.

We want to be able to worship in peace and safety. Are the places we worship secure enough for today’s environment?

There is a way to find out.

Secure Community Network (SCN), “the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America” according to their website, will do a risk assessment of your facility at no cost. They will advise on how to make your building a safe place to worship. We recently had this assessment done, and I

urge all Jewish organizations with physical facilities to contact SCN to schedule an assessment.

With summer to all intents and purposes over, we are starting to gear up for a busy season. Services are once again weekly on Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist church in Naples.

Flamingle, our very popular get togethers to learn more about each other while doing various activities, meets once a month. We are greatly anticipating Rabbi Herman’s lifelong learning series which will be starting in October. Sisterhood is gearing up for a fabulous season with many varied programs.

If you have never been to our high holiday services, you can attend for free. If you have been, the cost is only $100 per person. Go to naplesjewishcon gregation.org for more information, not only about high holidays, but about all our programs.

Growing Up Socialist discussion with author Marina Berkovich

Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

Tuesday, October 29 at 11:30 am

Join us for an intimate program filled with captivating stories, raw emotion and unforgettable tunes that will leave you inspired and wanting more. And don’t miss your chance to witness the magic as Ruby pulls back the curtain and takes you behind-the-scenes of how popular songs are written and recorded, and what happens when Garth Brooks tells you that your left shoe lace is untied right before going on stage.

Register at www.jewishnaples.org.

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BBYO

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Updates from Naples and Fort Myers BBYO

By Cayla Schreier, BBYO Southwest Coordinator

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e hope everyone enjoyed a cool and refreshing summer.

Our Naples and Fort Myers teens spent their summers in different ways. Some went to summer camp, some worked summer jobs, some took classes and some enjoyed vacations. With summer winding down, and with the teens going back to school, the BBYO Chapter board has been taking their positions very seriously. The board members have started planning their upcoming fall 2024 events and promoting them through emails, texts and our Instagram accounts.

We hosted two Italian ice events during the summer for those who remained in the Southwest Florida area. Our Fort Myers teens were able to meet up on Wednesday, June 26 at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Custard in Fort Myers. Our Naples teens were able to meet up on Wednesday, July 24 at Rita’s Italian Ice in Naples. It was great to see the teens catch up, socialize, and cool off from the hot summer heat.

Naples BBYO’s first event, an iceskating event, was on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Hertz Arena. Teens skated, played games and hung out with their Naples and Fort Myers BBYO friends.

We have some exciting events coming up in September. On Sunday, Sept. 8, teens will have the opportunity to attend the North Florida Region’s Fall Kickoff in Sarasota. The teens will travel to the beach resort, Island Grand at TradeWinds, for lunch and access to the beach with lifeguards, swimming pools, hammocks, mini golf and so much more fun! The teens are excited to spend time with

their other BBYO friends from across the region. Transportation for this event will be provided via charter buses. Details on pricing will follow.

Naples BBYO plans to hold a Shabbat dinner later in the month. The date and time are TBD. We will also host International Convention Launch Night on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The time and location are TBD. Please keep an eye out for emails regarding all upcoming Naples and Fort Myers BBYO events.

What is BBYO?

BBYO is a diverse and inclusive Jewish youth group to encourage Jewish teens to become more immersed and interested in meaningful Jewish activities and programs. This organization accepts Jewish teens attending 8th through 12th grades of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender, race, denominational affiliation, or socioeconomic status. BBYO currently reaches over 70,000 teens worldwide, with participants in over 60 countries and hundreds of chapters across the United States.

Supporting our teenage Jewish community

It is crucial to engage teens post-B’nai

Mitzvah age in Jewish activities. Having teens get involved in BBYO and be eager to create and confidently continue their own Jewish community within their greater Jewish communities is critical to our future.

The BBYO chapter of Naples has entered its 11th year of partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Shalom, Chabad of Naples and Beth Tikvah. Each organization provides financial support, volunteers, and community involvement opportunities for the BBYO teens. We thank each and every one of our BBYO Alum, friends, and other supporters for making this a safe and positive environment for the teens of BBYO Naples and Fort Myers.

If you know of someone who has a teen who might like to join BBYO Naples or Fort Myers or know of someone who may want to be an advisor to our chapters, please email the Southwest Coordinator, Cayla Schreier, at cschreier@bbyo.org.

You can also follow us on Instagram at Mishpacha_BBG and Negevaza.

Scholarships to attend BBYO conventions and summer programs are available through both the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and the Temple Shalom Men’s Club. Please contact me for more information on scholarships. If you are a BBYO Alum and would like to be included in our Friends and Alumni of BBYO mailing list, please email us at mjs0821@aol.com.

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PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS

www.chabadnaples.com / 239-262-4474

Preparing for an exceptional school year Ettie Zaklos Founder & Director

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s we step into our 14th year at Preschool of the Arts, it feels like a new beginning. Our campus is currently under construction as we watch our “Big Build” construction project – a 17,000 square foot expansion of our facilities – go up brick by brick, day by day. We have made so much progress in such a short amount of time and are on track to complete construction within this academic year! While every new school year brings the promise of endless possibilities, this year, our potential is shining brighter than ever. This significant milestone is made possible through the generosity of Jay and Patty Baker, along with all our dedicated friends and supporters. We are immensely grateful and invite more of our community members to get involved as we continue to build a brighter future for our children.

We believe so strongly in our vision for excellence in early childhood education and are working tirelessly to ensure that as many children as possible can benefit from a high-quality preschool experience during their most formative early years.

We cannot wait to open our doors to many more families next year and in the years ahead.

While the new building construction was underway, we spent time over our very short summer break preparing our campus and our team for an exceptional year ahead.

Our entire facility has undergone thorough deep cleaning and received a fresh coat of paint, giving our beloved school a rejuvenated and welcoming atmosphere.

In preparation for the academic year, our amazing team also underwent a robust week of professional development and training. We were privileged to welcome Professor Rick Ellis of Bank Street College of Education to lead a series of lectures and training. Ellis is an esteemed educator with over 40 years of experience in early childhood education and has worked closely with our staff for many years to develop our educational philosophy and Reggio-based methodologies. His hands-on training sessions guided our teachers through creative and exploratory approaches, conflict resolution strategies and innovative methods for teaching literacy and math, using real-time examples.

Our very own expert educator, Assistant Director Jennifer Cashman, M.S.Ed, also conducted extensive training on our "Peace Table" and "Safe Place" initiatives, which are crucial elements in promoting social-emotional development and creating nurturing classroom environments.

SHANAH TOVAH! Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with PJ Library Sunday, Sept. 29th 12:30 PM BBYO Lounge at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Join us for crafts, challah, apples, honey, music, books, and friends!

RSVP to Amber programs@jewishnaples.org

We take immense pride in our leadership role in preschool education at POTA and celebrate the unique stages of childhood. We are excited to roll out new enhancements to our learning centers specifically designed for toddlers, ensuring that every child receives personalized, age-appropriate education.

We have also ensured that our dedicated teachers undergo CPR and first aid training, along with reviews of all our security protocols, to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students. We take every measure to provide a safe and secure environment where children can explore, learn and thrive.

Our innovative programs and incredible staff are an open Naples secret, and our award-winning preschool is growing exponentially every year. We are proud to welcome many new and returning students this year, and most of our classes have reached full capacity with an eager wait list.

In a rarity for Preschool of the Arts, we currently have a few openings in our

Pre-K classrooms for this school year. A few last-minute changes in enrollment have allowed for a few limited openings in these classrooms!

Our classes are renowned for their play-based approach to academic learning which gives children a warm and nurturing environment to learn the foundational skills needed to prepare for kindergarten. If you would like to enroll your child in POTA or know someone who is interested in joining our program. Please call 239-263-2620 or email NaplesPreschooloftheArts@gmail. com. Please note that space is extremely limited and likely to fill up quickly, so we encourage you to act fast.

It is an honor to provide a top-notch preschool experience for our local Naples children. We look forward to the school year ahead and sharing our highlights along the way. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit our website at NaplesPreschooloftheArts.com or call 239-263-2620. We are excited to make this year our best one yet!

Summer of the Arts

Joyful moments at Summer of the Arts. Our 250 campers were all smiles as they explored, dreamed and discovered all summer long.

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455.3030  Fax: 455.4361 www.naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller, MAHL Cantor Donna Azu, MSM Rabbi Ariel Boxman, MAHL, MARE, Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Deborah Rosen Fidel, J.D., MAJPS, Executive Director Joshua Garfield, President Dr. James Cochran, Music Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m.

Sisterhood Men’s Club Adult Education Havurot Youth Groups Religious School Judaic Library Hebrew School Preschool Adult Choir Social Action Naples’ only Judaica Shop

CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262.4474 Email: info@chabadnaples.com Website: www.chabadnaples.com

September 2024 JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND (Reform) 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642.0800  Fax: 642.1031 Email: manager@marcojcmi.com Website: www.marcojcmi.com Rabbi Mark Gross Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Stan Alliker, President Shabbat Services Friday 7:30 p.m.

Seasonal: Saturday Talmud-Torah at 9:30 a.m.

Rabbi’s Lifelong Learning Series Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival Saul I. Stern Cultural Series JCMI Book Club

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION (Reform)

Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Howard Herman 431.3858 Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

Rabbi Mendy & Luba Greenberg Co-directors Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

Shabbat 10 a.m.

Adult Education Challah of Love Community Events Daily Minyan Services Hebrew School Kosher Grocery Kosher Meals on Wheels Smile on Seniors

BETH TIKVAH (Conservative)

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

(just west of Mission Square Plaza)

Phone: 434.1818 Email: office@bethtikvah.us Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org Rabbi Ammos Chorny Joseph Henson, President Roberta Miller, Secretary

Shabbat Services Friday evenings 7 p.m.

May - August: services once a month

Shabbat Services Friday evenings 6:15 p.m.

Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m.

Sisterhood • Men’s Club Adult Education • Adult Choir Social Action • Community Events

Youth Education Adult Education Community Events

JCA provides impact loans to Jewish nonprofit organizations.

TOP’s donor-advised fundholders can supplement the approved loans using their TOP DAFs.

Contact us to learn more today!

Jewish Organizations to Serve You in Greater Naples (All area codes are 239 unless otherwise noted.)

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Phone: 263.4205 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation Board Chair: Nathaniel Ritter • Federation President/CEO: Jeffrey Feld

American Jewish Committee

Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941.365.4955

American Technion Society

Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561.395.7206

Baker Senior Center Naples Phone: 325.4444 Chairperson: Prentiss Higgins President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m.

CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS & ESTERO 24611 Production Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Phone: 239-949-6900 Email: chabad@jewishbonita.com Website: www.JewishBonita.com

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Charles Flum, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist

Rabbi Fishel & Ettie Zaklos Co-directors Dr. Arthur Seigel, President

Camp Gan Israel Hebrew School Preschool of the Arts Jewish Women’s Circle Adult Education Bat Mitzvah Club Friendship Circle Smile on Seniors Flying Challah Kosher food delivery

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Friends of the IDF

Exec. Dir.: Dina Ben Ari, 305.354.8233

GenShoah SWFL 263.9200

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah Ellen Weiss Executive Director 813.769.4785 ellen@topjewishfoundation.org

The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

Jill Hagler Director of Philanthropy 813.769.4769 jill@topjewishfoundation.org

Together, we are ensuring a Jewish future.

WWW.TOPJEWISHFOUNDATION.ORG

Presidents Council: Janett Edelberg collierleehadassah@gmail.com

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center

Chairperson: Stuart Price President/CEO: Susan Suarez, 263.9200

Israel Bonds

Monica DiGiovanni, 727.282.1124

Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida

President: Marina Berkovich, 566.1771

Jewish National Fund

Federation Star is published monthly, September through July,

by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples 4720 Pine Ridge Road • Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 239.263.4205 E-mail: info@jewishnaples.org • Website: www.jewishnaples.org Volume 33, No. 12 • September 2024 • 52 pages USPS Permit No. 521 Publisher: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Editor: Sharon Hood • 239.591.2709 • sharon@marketcrank.com Design: MarketCrank, Inc. Advertising: Joy Walker • 941.284.0520 October 2024 Issue Deadlines: Editorial: August 28 • Advertising: September 4 Send news stories to: sharon@marketcrank.com

Joshua Mellits, 941.462.1330 x865

Jewish War Veterans Post 202 Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261.3270

Men’s Cultural Alliance

President: Michael Sobol, 508.733.9427

Naples BBYO

Cayla Schreier, 845.405.1991

Naples Friends of American Magen David Adom (MDA) SE Reg Dir: Joel Silberman, 954.457.9766

PJ Library

Coordinator: Amber Ferren 239.263.4205

Women’s Cultural Alliance

President: Patti Boochever, 518.852.3440

Zionist Organization of America President: Jerry Sobel, 914.329.1024

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Israel and Overseas

2024-2025 SPEAKER SERIES NOV 2024

DEC 2024

JAN 2025

Ido Aharoni Aronoff

Bassem Eid

Peter Geffen

Topic: Israel at Crossroads Post October 7

Topic: What Led the Recent War between Israel and Hamas

Topic: The Magical Story of Moroccan MuslimJewish coexistence

Sunday, November 3 at 3:00 pm

Wednesday, December 18 at 2 pm

Tuesday, Jan 21 at 4 pm

FEB 2025

MARCH 2025

APRIL 2025

Become an IOC Patron for 2024-2025

DIAMOND (Yahalon) PATRON

benefits ($500 per person):

Ofer Bavly

Akiba Covitz

Dina Kraft

Topic: Uplifting the Marginalized Israeli Druze Minority

Topic: The Legal Foundation of Israel’s Right to Exist

Topic: Post-October 7th: Stories of Healing, Resilience, and Resistance

February date TBD

Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00 pm

Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00 pm

ISRAEL SCOUTS IN THE SUMMER

All events will take place at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center Buy individual tickets at $18 or become a Patron.

Patron Levels: Diamond, Gold and Silver.

TICKETS: WWW.JEWISHNAPLES.ORG OF GREATER NAPLES

• Guaranteed admission to all IOC events.

• Preferred seating at all events.

• Invitation to attend receptions with the speakers.

• Acknowledgement at the event • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.

GOLD (Zahav) PATRON

benefits ($250 per person): • Guaranteed admission to all IOC events.

• Reserved seating at all events.

• Invitation to attend 2 receptions with the speakers.

• Acknowledgement at the event • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.

SILVER (Kesey) PATRON

benefits ($136 per person): • Guaranteed admission to all IOC events.

• Acknowledgement at the event • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.