Federation Star - December 2011 by Jewish Federation of Collier County

Celebrating Jewish Life in Collier County

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

4A Community Relations Comm. 7A Women’s Cultural Alliance 8A Jewish Family Services 9A Community Focus 18A Tributes 20A Focus on Youth 21A Commentary 23A Synagogues 25A Organizations 28A Business Directory 30A Community Calendar 1B Chanukah Features 8B Jewish Interest 10B Israel & the Jewish World

4A Kristallnacht Memorial Convocation (photos:16A)

12A “Broadway Inside Out” with the Take Four group

20A Preschool of the Arts at Chabad

2B Mini Sufganiyot recipe

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No Gift Touches More Lives Rosalee Bogo President

have recently attended two solicitor training sessions with major campaign leadership from the Jewish Federations of North America. At both of the gatherings, it was stressed that when you are soliciting a donor for their gift, have a story to tell that has affected you and is the reason that you work for your cause. This has given me great thought as I have so many amazing stories to tell from all of my travels on Federation missions – that truly have been the catalyst for my Federation dedication. As Campaign Chair in Chattanooga and again in Collier County, I felt the need to visit some of the countries where we provide assistance so I would better understand why I was helping to raise campaign dollars. Each month, I write about something we do locally such as the Community Relations Committee, Jewish Family Services (JFS), the myriad of programs we provide, or of a future social or educational gathering. Of course they are important, but are we sharing with you the whole picture

of what Federation is about? This month, I want to share actual experiences I have had visiting projects and programs overseas that your gift to the Federation helps support. Our own JFS does an outstanding job meeting the local social service needs, however, the same needs exist for thousands of Jews around the world. We must look after needy Jews, wherever they are. Some of my travels have taken me to the following places: Baku, Azerbaijan; Kiev and Odessa, Ukraine; Moscow, Russia; Havana, Cuba; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and throughout Israel. Let me try to paint for you a picture of what I have seen and done. ÎÎ I have delivered a food box that your campaign dollars provide to feed an elderly home-bound

survivor of the Holocaust; and seen what our medical team built for an old lady who lived alone who had broken her hip. The lift they constructed allowed her to pull herself up and helped restore some of her mobility. ÎÎ I visited a woman with a mentally retarded son who cried to us that she did not know what would happen to her son upon her death. I remember the dirt floor in her one-room apartment was covered with plywood. ÎÎ I visited with two sisters who looked after each other, one having had a stroke. They were visited daily by a social worker that we provide, who brought them hot meals and did errands for them. They had not been able to

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Neve Michael kids with the van that our community donated a few years ago

Federation’s community event to focus on Israel, food, fun and future By Carole J Greene

ill mentalist Sidney munity event at The Friedman reveal a Ritz-Carlton Beach glimpse of our fuResort. The evening will ture? Will he unlock secrets of our past? Who knows what focus our attention may be in store for us at the on Israel, which, as Jewish Federation of Collier our Jewish homeland County’s campaign kickoff? All regardless of all its ups and downs, is will become clear on Saturday, Sidney Friedman February 11, 2012, when Jacqui a “place worth the Aizenshtat and her committee unveil struggle.” In addition to fine dining all the enticements of this comas only the Ritz can do, we will enjoy

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dancing to music chosen especially for us. Not only is Friedman known as a mentalist who can “part the curtain on the theater of tomorrow and catch a glimpse of the drama to come,” he is also a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. Music he composed was published when he was only nineteen. Later, he was a composer fellow at the Boston Symphony

Chanukah begins Tuesday night, December 20 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

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jewish Happenings December 1: Israel Affairs Forum Series, CRC, page 4A December 6: Jewish Business Connection, page 5A December 11: Community Fun Day, Temple Shalom, page 14A December 11: ZOA of Southwest Florida meeting, page 15A December 14: Women’s Chanukah Celebration, page 2B December 18: GenShoah SWFL meeting, page 10A December 18: 100 Voices film, JCMI, page 15A December 18: NY Style Kosher Deli & Game Night, Beth Tikvah, page 23A December 20: Grand Chanukah Festival, Chabad, page 3B December 21: Marco Island Chanukah Celebration, JCMI, 2B December 22: Community Chanukah Celebration, JFCC, page 1B

INDEX Organizations Hadassah................................27A Holocaust Museum.................10A Humanistic Jewish Havurah.....27A Jewish Women International....26A Naples Jewish Social Club.......26A Nat’l Cncl of Jewish Women....25A ORT America...........................25A Synagogue News Beth Tikvah.............................23A Chabad..................................23A Temple Shalom........................24A Business Directory................28-29A Community Directory...............31A

Columns Rosalee Bogo...........................1A David Willens...........................3A Jewish Federation....................1-8A Community Relations Comm....4A Jewish Family Services.............8A Women’s Cultural Alliance.......7A Features Book/Film Reviews...............8-9B Calendar, Candle Lighting......30A Commentary.....................21-22A Community Focus..............9-19A Focus on Youth......................20A Tributes.................................18A

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JEWISH FEDERATION Rosalee Bogo...continued from page 1A walk the steps of their fifth-floor two-room apartment in years. Most of these apartments had no elevators and no heat or air conditioning. None of those being assisted have any family…except for us! ÎÎ I had the extraordinary experience of going to a summer camp for the children in the Former Soviet Union (FSU). This is where the children develop a Jewish identity because this is their first knowledge of, and exposure to being Jewish. ÎÎ Our group went out into the countryside in Russia to a shtetl and visited a Chesed Center where the few Jews in the area gather for food and some form of social life. ÎÎ A friend told me that she learned from a recent trip to the FSU that a man taking care of his ill wife was overjoyed to get three adult diapers a week for her. He dries them and reuses them! ÎÎ In Israel, we visited the Jews making aliyah from the FSU and Ethiopia. Israel has rescued 3 million Jews from the FSU and over 100,000 Ethiopians. We place them in absorption centers where they learn the language, how to deal with their new lifestyle, and are trained for work. ÎÎ At Neve Michael, the residential home for over 250 children who have been abused, we visited with the children, the staff and facilities, and we saw the van that this community bought for them a few years ago. It is used daily to transport the kids to doctors and schools. ÎÎ At the Sapir Community Center in Kfar Saba, we saw the children in classes, where as new immigrants to the country they are assessed for their individual needs and those needs are met. Did you know that one out of every three children in Israel are

impacted by poverty? In Argentina, in 2002, when the country suffered its economic downfall, there were 36,000 Jews who were in food lines and visited health facilities provided by the Federation. We met many who had received help who would have been homeless without our assistance. In Cuba, where food is rationed and meat only given to Cubans a couple of times a month, we knew that we were furnishing a kosher dinner each Friday night to any of the 1,500 Jews in Cuba who gathered for a Shabbat service. This Collier County community helped provide the Shabbat dinners for a year. At a Conservative synagogue there is a Jewish Community Center called El Patronato. Recently, our grant support to the JDC provides the transportation that brings Jews from all over the country to this Center for educational, religious and social activities, and also delivers important supplies to them. The slogan that we constantly use at the Federation is “No Gift Touches More Lives.” Is there a more true statement? From my stories, I hope you can see why I am so dedicated. I have so many other stories to share about what the dollars you give to the Federation accomplish. At our training session, the following statement was made: “One gift unrestricted is greater than the sum of its parts.” With your gift to our Annual Campaign, our lifeline of support is able to extend to over 80 countries and provide for those Jews who need us so badly. As Jews, this is what we do...we take care of our Jewish family wherever they are. If you have made your gift to our Annual Campaign on behalf of Jews around the world, we thank you. If you have not made your gift, know that there are so many depending on you. Be glad you are the hand that gives and not the one who receives. Wishing everyone a Happy Chanukah!

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CONNECTIONS: with You at the Heart of our Community David Willens JFCC Executive Director

he graphic element on the front cover of our new CONNECTIONS magazine, that will be mailed in mid-December to our community, is a stylized Jewish star made up of hearts…with You at the center. This is our third edition resource guide to everything Jewish in our community. Again, we will print 8,500 copies to mail to all of the known Jewish households within our service area, and to distribute in 40 strategic locations around the community during our peak season They will be on racks at a dozen Publix supermarkets and several Perkins restaurants, at the Chamber of Commerce visitor centers, and in other locations where seasonal visitors to our community frequent. CONNECTIONS magazine is one of our Federation’s most successful outreach efforts, connecting with those who may not know that there is a thriving Jewish community here in

Southwest Florida. And we are growing, even in a down economy. For another year, our records indicate that we have added many new households to our database. This issue of CONNECTIONS will also include our Community Directory (only in those copies that are mailed to the known Jewish households in our community, and not in the publicly available copies). The Directory is another important vehicle to help you connect with members of our community. Some people enjoy opening it and looking for people they know, who might live here – Jewish Geography 101. We have continually improved our website, www.jewishnaples. org. Check it out. You will find daily updates from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to keep you apprised of events in the Jewish world, as well as everything about our local community. The complete month-by-month Community Calendar is also available so that you can plan ahead for the season and enjoy so many programs, events and activities that will enhance your Jewish experience, whether you are a full-time resident, snowbird or snowflake. And what about our weekly eNewsletter

Federation’s community event...continued from page 1A Orchestra’s Tanglewood Music Festival. More recently, Sidney has written numerous scores for television shows, including the PBS-TV series World Museum Classics. For us, he will blend his musical skills with his mind-power entertainment. Friedman’s intuitive gifts were discovered at an early age, and through the years he has learned how to explain his “mentalist” skills so others can improve their own mind powers. His best-selling book, Your Mind Knows More Than You Do: The Subconscious Secrets of Success, delves into the mysterious world of the mentalist. He defines a mentalist as “someone who has highly developed abilities of perception and intuition. These abilities are used to sense what others may be feeling or thinking, and to also sometimes sense future events.” When he receives intimations of future happenings, he does so

through one of four methods: dreams, which he journals and then deciphers the images; goblet or water gazing – a form of meditation; pendulum swings; and sheer guesses, which he says he does not use very often. In an interview on CBS’s The Early Show, Friedman said: “Remember, accurate predictions can seem obvious in retrospect, but wrong predictions seem totally silly. So it’s important to appreciate how difficult this is. It’s an art, but it’s also a science. I always try to have fun with it, to challenge myself and see if I can keep improving.” If you’re interested, you can surf the Web to find other interviews on such popular TV programs as Today and The View. On February 12, we can join in the art, the science and the fun. Watch your mail for your invitation and RSVP early.

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(we call it the Blast) – designed to help keep you current on upcomA Guide to Jewish Living ing Federation events in Collier County and important matters of interest that we want to share with the overall Jewish community. It’s all about making connections. When you are here you can enjoy all of the activities of the Jewish Federation of Collier ART S & CULTUR E • AD ULT & CH ILD HO OD EDU CO MM UN ITY SER CAT ION • FED ERATIO N County: our Evy VIC ES • EVE NTS • LOC AL AG ENC IES & OR GA NIZ REL IGIO US LIFE ATI ON S • CO MM UN ITY CA LEN DA R • AN Lipp Eighth AnD MU CH MO RE! nual People of the Book Community Cultural Event for READ IT ONL Federation memwww.jewishnaple INE s.org bers; our Annual Community Celebration Jewish Business Connection – foson February 11, 2012; the Women’s tering the business community by Cultural Alliance (WCA) which has promoting this network to improve more than 650 women gathering in their business potential. study groups and social venues to We invite you to connect with our meet, learn something and connect Federation and be a part of an incredwith others in a meaningful way; ible enterprise doing incredible things special events brought to you by – and be at the Heart of our Jewish our Community Relations and Israel Community. Affairs Committees; and, now the A FRE E PUB LICA TIO N

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Community Relations Committee update Ann Jacobson Community Relations Committee Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue Faith Service Weekend Attend a Jewish Sabbath Service and a Catholic Mass the weekend of December 2. The Sabbath Service will be held on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Naples Jewish Congregation, located at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6340 Napa Woods Way. Experience a Catholic Mass on Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road. Take this opportunity to come and learn more

about your own faith as well as your neighbor’s. The more we learn about each other the more we understand one another. Reservations are requested. Please call the Federation at 239.263.4205. Readers and Thinkers Group of the Catholic/Jewish Dialogue Book Discussion The group’s first book discussions will be about Eugene Pogany’s My Brother’s Image. Two sessions will be held: Wednesday, December 14 7:00 p.m. at St. William’s Catholic Church, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples, and Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Participation in the book discussions is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For reser-

vations, please contact Pete McCabe at 908.763.0495 or Ida Margolis at 239.963.9347, or email ReadThink Collier@gmail.com. Fourth Annual Israel Affairs Forum Series - Part I: Israel Today The guest speaker is Michael Singh, the Managing Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former Senior Director for Middle East Affairs at the National Security Council. He will speak on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Beth Tikvah, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. A dessert reception will follow the event. The Forum is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.

Please contact the Jewish Federation at 239.263.4205. This event is sponsored by the Israel Affairs Sub-committee of the Community Relations Committee in cooperation with Beth Tikvah. 2012 CRC Human Needs Award to be presented Tuesday, December 13 The annual Human Needs Award will be presented to Friendship Health Clinic Collier at the Jewish Federation’s December Board meeting. This annual award is underwritten by the Community Relations Committee and consists of a grant of $3,000.

If you are interested in joining any of the Community Relations Committees, please contact Ann Jacobson at annrj5@aol.com or 239.262.4880. The committees include: Catholic/Jewish Dialogue steering committee, Israel Affairs, and Community Relations events committee.

Rev. Dennis D. McManus highlights Kristallnacht Memorial Convocation By John Conroy, Past co-Chair of the Catholic/Jewish Dialogue

he guest speaker at the Kristallnacht Memorial Convocation at Temple Shalom on Sunday, November 6 was Rev. Dennis D. McManus, Consultant for Jewish Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Visiting Associate Professor – Program

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for Jewish Study and Civilization at the School of Foreign Service Georgetown University. His topic was Educating the Future, and the title of his presentation was “Event Not to Be Forgotten – The Consequence of Silence.” The congregation of Christians and Jews at Temple Shalom gave Fr. McManus a standing ovation after his talk. The central point of Rev. McManus’ talk was that the Holocaust

For photos from the Kristallnacht Memorial Convocation, including artwork from Collier County Public School students as they relate to the Holocaust, please see pages 16A & 17A.

should not have surprised anyone. There was an inevitability about it. Even worse, if the same social conditions should exist, another Holocaust is likely to occur. The initial starting point of any sort of genocide is the identification of one part of society as “Other,” and where self-definition of a dominant part of society is made by demonizing the “Other.” This produces a kind of fear of the Other, and results in the use of force to thrust the Other down. This actually occurred in the Roman Empire, beginning in the first century and especially in Constantinian times. It continued unabated during the Crusades and into Catholic Spain of Ferdinand and Isabella. Most importantly, if the matrix of establishment of “Otherness” on the part of any social sub-group, the devaluation of that subgroup, and a resulting fear of that sub-group should occur again, and if no one steps up and challenges that attitude, there is no reason for there not to be a recurrence of genocide. The Catholic Church participated in these attitudes, and took no strong position until Vatican II, in its Declaration called Nostra Aetate, roundly condemning anti-Jewish attitudes, and urging dialogue within an attitude of respect. One of the elements that has

arisen in the past 45 years since Vatican II is the recognition of the Jewishness of Jesus. Catholics today understand the Gospels as being rooted in a Jewish culture, that Jesus was an observant Jew, and was, in fact, not a “Christian.” It is only in seeing Jesus in this context that our vision of Jesus can be considered proper. Rev. McManus described a meet-

ing that virtually no one had ever heard. When the Pope visited the United States a few years ago, he requested a private meeting with Rabbi Jacob Neusner to talk about Neusner’s book, A Rabbi Talks to Jesus. The Pope thanked Neusner for his insights and told him how much he had learned from the book.

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2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201 Naples, Florida 34109-0613 Phone: (239) 263-4205 Fax: (239) 263-3813 www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org Officers President: Rosalee Bogo Vice President: Dr. Karen Ezrine Vice President: Dr. Morton Friedman Vice President: Phyllis Seaman Recording Secretary: Kevin Aizenshtat Treasurer: Kenneth Shevin Assistant Treasurer: Jerry Bogo Immed. Past President: Bobbie Katz

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Synagogue Representatives Cantor Donna Azu Stuart Kaye Rabbi Edward Maline Rabbi Adam Miller Rabbi James Perman Dr. Donald Pomerantz Bernie Seidman Dr. Arthur Seigel Donald Shapiro Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

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Giving is a privilege, honor and commitment Phyllis Seaman Federation VP & Campaign Chair

very day I am so grateful for the family and the life I have. We are sometimes so busy and take so much of what we have for granted. I truly feel honored to be able to commit to help support the Jewish Federation and other charities in our community. Many of us live in this beautiful community and are totally unaware or don’t believe there are needs here. Well, there are. There are elderly living here who are isolated, have health and financial

issues, or have just out-lived friends and family. Families that moved to Naples during the real estate and financial boom years –remember? They no longer have jobs, and if homes haven’t been lost, they are struggling to keep that roof over their head and feed and clothe their family and put gas in their car. The Jewish Family Services division of our Federation deals with these problems and the emotional issues that go hand in hand with financial or health problems. Israel is now standing in a more precarious position than in years past, with all the strife in the Middle East. Our overseas dollars support only humanitarian programs. I hope you read the articles that Hava Levene, the special projects director at Neve Michael, writes for this

paper several times a year. Neve Michael is a home for abused, neglected or at-risk children. It is heartbreaking to read Hava’s stories, but at the same time it makes me smile to know we are contributing to the children’s future. It’s that time of year when you are doing your end-of-year donations or planning your commitments to the 2012 campaign. Please take the time to consider your commitment to Jewish Federation and all that is done in our community, nationally, in Israel and overseas. I hope you, too, feel it is a privilege and an honor to help those who are in need. To all of you who have already made your pledges – and many of you have – thank you!

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Staff Melissa Keel, Community Prog. Coord. Iris Doenias, Office Assistant Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, JFS Executive Dir. Carrie Neville, JFS Intake Coord. Margaret Passeri, Counselor Leslie Weinreb, Case Manager Federation is the central Jewish community-building organization for Collier County, providing a social service network that helps Jewish people in Collier County, in Israel and around the world. As the central fundraising organization for Jewish communal life in our area, strength is drawn from organized committees of dedicated volunteers. Programs include: • Annual Campaign & Endowment fund • Community Relations Committee • Educational & cultural programs • Publication of the Federation Star, our monthly newspaper • Jewish Family Services, the social service arm of the Federation providing financial assistance, information/referral, outreach to the elderly & volunteer opportunities • Long Range Planning for expected community growth • Women’s Division • YAD – Young Adult Division • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and the Israel Experience.

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More about Ted Koppel and his Naples visit for the Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event By Carole J Greene

resuming you read last month’s article about Ted Koppel, our Evy Lipp People of the Book speaker, I’ll now pick up where I left off and tell you more about his stellar career. You may think Ted Koppel retired when he left his twenty-six-year stint as managing editor and anchor

of ABC’s Nightline, but let me assure you, that idea is far from the truth. No longer owing allegiance to ABC allowed Koppel to offer his services to many other news organizations. In print, he has been a contributing columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. As a jour-

nalist in broadcast media, he serves as news analyst and commentator for both BBC America and NPR. But that’s not all. This busy man has also produced twenty hours of documentaries during his tenure as managing editor of the Discovery Channel. By the time you read this, Ted

Koppel will have returned to network television as special correspondent for NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams. This new primetime news magazine debuted on October 31. Williams stated he intended for Rock Center to function as the

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Ted Koppel...continued from previous page “Cooperstown of our craft,” alluding to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum located in Cooperstown, New York. “Ted is a consensus Hall of Famer,” said Williams, “joining the best team of men and women on the air today.” NBC announced others who will lend their professional expertise to this news program: Harry Smith, Kate Snow, Meredith Vieira, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Richard Engel, Matt Lauer and Ann Curry. Add Ted Koppel to that list and it does, indeed, read like inductees to a news journal-

ism Hall of Fame. As Williams noted about Koppel: “It’s an enormous honor to work with this giant and former competitor.” Just as it will be an enormous honor to welcome Ted Koppel to Naples as our guest speaker for the eighth annual Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event. When the community gathers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Temple Shalom, it will be to hear Koppel present his assessment of recent events around the globe. A secondary but no less important rea-

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son will be to honor Evy Lipp – after whom this Federation event has been named – to highlight her vision and support for the annual presentation. Her family will be on hand to greet Evy’s friends. It’s shaping up to be a special occasion – for the Lipp family, and particularly for the Jewish community who owes her our gratitude. The People of the Book event is free to members of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. Reservations are required, and you may use the form on the previous page to reserve your place. You may also use the form

to join the Federation if you are not yet a member. A mere $36 per person will grant you a one-year membership. But act now (sorry, operators are NOT standing by as they are after TV infomercials) because reservations will close when the temple’s seating capacity has been reached, as happens every year for this event. Seriously. Don’t delay and run the risk of missing out. You’ll have a good feeling knowing that you’ll honor Evy Lipp, hear a stimulating presentation by a Hall of Fame journalist, and support a fine Jewish charity.

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What has food got to do with it at WCA? A lot!

everal of our programs revolve around food and some include food, but, in any case, you will be well nourished at WCA! I have asked the leaders of the programs where food is a main ingredient to share their thoughts about the part food plays in their programs. Here are their ideas in their own words. – Jane Hersch, WCA President WCA’s Serious Foodies by Elaine Soffer Many activities draw women together. Among the most popular are those related to food, whether it’s attending a seminar at which a meal is served, learning to cook dishes in a new cuisine, gathering with friends to share a mutual interest in food, mastering a new cooking technique, or sharing a mutual interest in regions of grape growing, wine making or tasting. During a woman’s younger years, much of her cooking revolves around that which is necessary to nurture, feed and entertain family and friends. During the next stage of her life, she may choose to indulge herself in creative food experiences that were not previously feasible, or some lifestyle changes may offer the challenge to adopt new cuisines. WCA Serious Foodies offers the opportunity for women to select from a variety of events: learning to make mozzarella cheese, baking hamantaschen, cooking lessons at a

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renowned French restaurant a, cooking and eating ethnic foods such as tapas, or cooking healthy meals. A variety of food-related events have been planned for the 2011-12 season, including: a discussion about cookbook author and novelist Laurie Colwin; a former innkeeper will enlighten us as to The Good,The Bad and The Ugly of Owning a Country Inn; an olive oil tasting; a wine and cheese event; a chocolate and champagne pairing event; and a brunch where we learn about café owners’ journey from culinary school to owning and managing their own café. The Gourmet Dinner Group is a popular new branch of the Serious Foodies. Dinners are held in members’ homes during January, February and March. Dinner party groups are formed at gourmet central with 6 or 8 participants. The same menu is replicated at each party with each couple being responsible for a course. All of the events offered by the WCA Serious Foodies provide the opportunity to meet new people and expand your friendship circle. WCA Singles Connection by Marilyn Siegel The WCA Singles Connection is a group of single, widowed or divorced WCA members who love the opera, theatre, film and always dining! Our events include a welcome back dinner at The Sandpiper Club and Opening

Women’s Cultural Alliance Membership Form Please check one: r New r Renewal

Membership chair: Lea Bendes, 596-1532, sedneb@aol.com

Please make your check payable to: Jewish Federation of Collier County and mail with this form to: WCA Jewish Federation of Collier County 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109

Night at The Philharmonic. Please join us this season for fun! Dinner Dames by Ferne Walpert If you are interested in trying some of Naples’ finest restaurants and do not want to go alone, we are the group for you! Join our friendly group of married and single members on the third Thursday of the month. Monday Experienced Mah Jongg & lunch by Elissa Goldstein One bam, two crack, three dot, but first tuna on toast, medium rare burger or Chicken Caesar for the experienced mah jongg players at The Dunes Plantation Club. We meet every Monday from January to April at 11:30 a.m. for a social lunch before play. And don’t forget those chocolate chip cookies – we can’t play without them! WCA Current Films and lunch by Nancy Kahn The WCA Current Films group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. We have lunch, see the film and then have a discussion afterwards. Part of the reason we meet for lunch is that it’s a good way for our members to get to know each other. The film and the restaurant are posted on the WCA eBlast on the preceding Thursday with sign-up information. The limit each week is 30 WCA members. The WCA Couples Group by Jane Hersch The newly-formed couples group has become very popular at WCA. This

summer we had a very successful event at La Playa. For 2011-12 we have dinners and brunches planned by our members for Bamboo Café, Real Seafood, West Bay Club and M Waterfront Grille. Only WCA members who register for this special email get the flyers. Our summer 2012 starts off with a surprise location in May. And our longest running and grandest celebration of food at WCA is our... Ladies Who Lunch by Ellie Richman & Sue Dean Everyone loves a good lunch, but what makes WCA’s Ladies Who Lunch (LWL) special? They are held at the best private clubs and restaurants in Naples on the fourth Monday of the month. Each venue offers a list of savory dishes, allowing members to enjoy “the tastes of Naples” year round. Best of all, LWL offers a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. When you enter each venue for lunch, you pick your table from a bowl rather than sitting with “known” friends. This allows each member a chance to make new friends as we share good food and conversation! Lunches are advertised in the eBlast. Watch for the next LWL flyer and please join us! WCA has it all for you. Please join us. We are the ladies laughing and having a grand time. The fun never stops at WCA!

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Federation Star December 2011 jewiSh FAMILY SERVICES

JEWISH FEDERATION 239-325-4444

Community-wide needs assessment Dr. Jaclynn Faffer JFS Executive Director

ewish Family Services (JFS) is here to respond to the needs of our community. And, as we all know, the needs are as varied as the people who live here and who come to us for assistance. The need can seem simple at first, such as a phone call to the JFS information and referral specialist requesting a list of assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Or the need can be more complex, such as a single parent contacting our mental health counselor for help in dealing with a child who is being bullied at school. But, at second glance, is that first request for information really so simple? One does not call for information about assisted living or a nursing home unless there is concern about an elderly loved one who requires an increased level of care. It is fairly safe to say that every call that comes in to Jewish Family Services has a story behind it, and it is those stories that tell us of the needs of the community. It is from these stories that

Jewish Family Services develops the programs and services that enable our friends and neighbors to address their challenges and have better lives. While the stories are vitally important, the time has come for Jewish Family Services to formalize our information gathering process. We are undertaking a community-wide needs assessment, and we need your help. The purpose of the needs assessment is to determine the needs of our Jewish Community and to develop programs and services that will be relevant to what is going on in the community, based on the responses we receive. At right, you will find a letter from Board Chair Millie Sernovitz and Chair of the Community Needs Assessment committee, Dr. Ed Ezrine, and me. In the letter, we ask you to complete a brief survey about your family’s needs. The survey will be arriving at your house with a selfaddressed stamped return envelope sometime during the first week in December. It can also be completed online at www.surveymonkey.com/ jfscolliercountyneeds. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Please help Jewish Family Services respond to the needs of our community by telling us about your needs. We are here to help, but we can’t do it without your participation!

Need Help? We’re just a phone call away. Jewish Family Services Intake & Resource Connection offers experienced professionals who: XX Listen to your concerns XX Identify resources that can help XX Discuss a plan to meet your needs From financial assistance to emotional support and counseling, we can help.

Your Gift to Jewish Family Services:

Jewish Family Services Contribution Form

I/We would like to make a contribution to the:  JFS Mitzvah Fund  JFS Special Projects Fund  JFS Children’s Fund  Dorismae and Harvey Friedman Elder Fund Name _______________________________________________________

Call Us! (239) 325-4444 Jewish Family Services A Division of the Jewish Federation of Collier County

Jewish Family Services A Division of the Jewish Federation of Collier County

A Caring Connection to the Community

Address _____________________________________________________

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109 Phone: (239) 325-4444  Fax: (239) 325-3007 Office Hours: Monday –Thursday 9am-5pm & Friday 9am-3pm JFS@jewishnaples.org

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Dr. Jaclynn I. Faffer, Executive Director

Phone _________________________ Amount ______________________ Mail to: Jewish Family Services 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. #2201, Naples, FL 34109 Name of Honoree ______________________________________________ Occasion ____________________________________________________ Person to be notified ____________________________________________ Address of recipient _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

JFS Board Officers Millie Sernovitz, Chair Dr. Edwin Ezrine, Vice President Joel Miller, CPA, Treasurer Ellen Wollman, Secretary

JFS Mission Statement The Mission of Jewish Family Services (JFS), a Division of the Jewish Federation of Collier County (JFCC), is to provide for the social service needs of the Jewish community, in keeping with our Jewish tradition, which teaches the infinite value of every individual. Our commitment is to strengthen and preserve the well-being of individuals and families without regard to age, income or lifestyle.

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Volunteers Needed for Holiday Meals-on-Wheels Delivery

Catholic/Jewish Dialogue of Collier County

Thursday, December 22 from 8:00 a.m. - noon Food pickup at St. Vincent De Paul

Invites You to Attend a Jewish Sabbath Service and a Catholic Mass

Call 239.325.4444 or email jfs@jewishnaples.org for details and to sign up!

Experience a Jewish Sabbath Service

Therapy/Support Group A therapy/support group has formed at Jewish Family Services. This group provides an opportunity to work on personal issues and concerns with the input and support of others. It is facilitated by professional staff, and is confidential and ongoing. If you would like to discuss how a therapy group differs from individual therapy, please call Margaret Passeri at 239.325.4444. The charge for this service is $5.00 per session. This is a committed group that meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Jewish Family Services offices.

The Jewish Caregivers Support Group is a cohesive, understanding and caring group of women and men who are caring for loved ones suffering from many different diseases.

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Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Temple Shalom has kindly given the group the use of its Chapel. This is a free service to the entire Jewish community.

Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm Naples Jewish Congregation Located at The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples

Experience a Catholic Mass Sunday, December 4 at 5:00pm St. Agnes Catholic Church 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples Take this opportunity to come and learn more about your own faith as well as your neighbor’s. The more we have in common, the more we are like one another.

RSVP to Jewish Federation at 239.263.4205

Caregiving can be a job without clearly defined goals. This can lead to physical exhaustion, frustration, guilt and depression. At group meetings, participants can safely and privately talk about these concerns as well as share tips about community resources, major life decisions, and dealing with daily problems. Discussions include strategies to help participants cope with stress and enhance their ability to stay in control of their shrinking world. Florette Kahn, LCSW, is the group leader. She is a licensed retired psychotherapist who is also a caregiver for her husband Jack, who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease. Phyllis Lazear helps organize the group. She can be reached at 352-2907.

Next meetings: December 12 & 26

Donations of Household Goods/Furniture/Clothing at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Helps Jewish Family Services Clients If you are moving, remodeling or cleaning out your home, please consider donating unwanted household goods, appliances, furniture, and clothing in good condition to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store. Free pick-up is available by appointment by calling 239.775.2907 in Naples or 239.992.1899 in Bonita Springs. Please write “On Behalf of Jewish Family Services” on the form for the description of the item(s) you are donating. If you do so, our clients are able to receive vouchers toward clothing and/or furniture at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Thank you.

The Center for

Judaic, Holocaust, & Human Rights Studies Educating the Southwest Florida community through lectures, interfaith seminars, cultural events, teacher-training sessions, and other activities Visit our website for more information and upcoming events: http://www.fgcu.edu/hc

10501 FGCU Boulevard South • Fort Myers, Florida 33965 www.fgcu.edu

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HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & ED CTR OF SWFL www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org / 239-263-9200

Project Tolerance: The Faces of Anne Frank By Amy Snyder, Executive Director

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f God lets me live…I’ll make my voice heard. I’ll work in the world and for mankind.” These words from Anne Frank’s diary in April 1944 have become the call to action for the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Every student who participates in our programs, or visitor that walks through the Museum, encounters these words from this iconic young woman. With the knowledge they have gained, we encourage each one to step out and make a difference each and every day, even for just one person. For many people, the story of Anne Frank is all they know about the events of the Holocaust, and for most students, her diary is central to their middle school experience. Two local Southwest Florida residents have taken the compelling story of Anne

and brought it to life once more. Sanibel artist Myra Roberts has created a collection of oil paintings that show us the evolution of Anne Frank from an idyllic childhood to an adolescence in hiding. Project Tolerance: The Faces of Anne Frank is a beautiful collection of images that affords us the opportunity to see beyond the secret annex to the Anne before and after. Ms. Roberts has provided us with lessons in creativity, fortitude and respect with her portrayal of Anne from a young child to her teenage years. To accompany this exhibit, Fort Myers journalist Ella Nayor has written The Faces of Anne Frank: Past and Present. Ms. Nayor’s book expands our knowledge beyond the Frank family to the stories of our local Holocaust survivors, giving us a broad

Jewish Film Festival’s 11th magical season By Isabel Price

unday afternoon, January 15, 2012, will be the start of the 11th magical season of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island’s Jewish Film Festival. Two more terrific films in February and one in March will complete the season. We warmly welcome you to share the magic with us. We are now solidly into our second decade while still younger than the giants – the San Francisco, Atlanta and Toronto Jewish Film Festivals. However, we show internationally acclaimed, award-winning films with the best and biggest of the 60 or more Jewish Film Festivals in big cities across the U.S. and Canada. Most of our films are premiere showings for our part of Florida. Our film audience may not be aware of the rigorous process and enormous commitment of our Film Festival committee and the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island that is needed to determine which films will be screened. We preview dozens of new films of Jewish interest from all over the world, read the critical reviews, talk to other Jewish Film Festival Directors and discuss the pros and cons of the films under consideration. One basic rule, never violated, is that

no film will be shown in the Festival that has not been pre-screened several times by the Director. In some cities, if a film has been shown elsewhere it is assumed worthy of a showing in their festival, but this does not happen in our Jewish Film Festival on Marco Island. Our whole purpose in presenting the newest and best of films about Jewish experiences is to entertain and educate our own Jewish community and build bridges of understanding and friendship with our non-Jewish neighbors and friends. JCMI’s preseason December showing of 100 Voices: A Journey Home reaches out to the Polish people with song and prayer in a historic mission of reconciliation. Admission is free but tickets are required. In January, we screen The Yankles, a delightful comedy about Jews and baseball; in February, it’s Berlin ’36 about a Jewish girl competing in the Berlin Olympics, and La Rafle, with the setting in Paris, France; in March, we tell the story, on film, of the beloved writer, Sholem Aleichem. Come join us for this magical season. See page 19A for full film information and a ticket reservation form.

YIDDISH CLUB OF NAPLES

meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of December, January, February, March and April at 10:00am at Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Road Extension, Naples

You don’t have to speak Yiddish to enjoy. You just have to enjoy hearing it spoken, read or sung.

Come Schmooze and Enjoy!

understanding of how people lived during this time. To bring the lessons up to the present time, Ms. Nayor has interviewed several Southwest Florida residents who have experienced intolerance in our society today, showing us just how relevant the lessons of the past continue to be. This engaging exhibit and book begin their international tour right here at the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Beginning on January 5, the exhibit will be on display as part of the Museum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, and will run through January 31. Please visit our website, www. holocaustmuseumswfl.org, to learn more about the events planned around this wonderful exhibit and how you can be a part of the experience.

Community Events The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida presents Kid’s Haven: Refuge from the Holocaust, a film and discussion on Monday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. The $10 admission benefits education programs during the Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank exhibit. This short documentary shares the story of courageous young students from Utrecht and Amsterdam who rescued Jewish infants during World War II. RSVP required to amy@ holocaustmuseumswfl.org. *** On Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m., the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida presents a book talk and signing with Fort Myers journalist Ella Nayor, author of Faces of Anne Frank: Past and Present. Books will be available for purchase. RSVP required to amy@ holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

Dr. Steven Derfler to address GenShoah SWFL By Ida Margolis

enerations of the Shoah of SW Florida (GenShoah SWFL), formerly the Children of Survivors Group, will be holding its monthly meeting on Sunday, December 18 at 4:15 p.m. at the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. The agenda for this meeting includes introductions, a discussion of additional activities to support our mission of education, connection of members of the Second Generation to one another, and support of the Holocaust Museum. The meeting is open not only to past participants, but also to all children of Holocaust survivors (2gs), as well as any others interested in preserving memories of the Holocaust and promoting Holocaust education. The guest speaker is Dr. Steven Derfler, an international educational consultant, archaeologist, historian, researcher and writer. Dr. Derfler has been uncovering the histories of ancient civilizations for 35 years. Tracing the development of western religions from their roots in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries, Dr. Derfler brings insight to current political and social events, bridging the past with the future to promote greater understanding between people from different faiths and walks of life. Dr. Derfler has served as an Area Executive Director of the AJC (American Jewish Committee). He has directed study tours to Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Greece and Turkey. Dr. Derfler will focus his presentation on the Jewish

Dr. Steven Derfler

community of Morocco post-Holocaust and in the light of the creation of the State of Israel. Anyone with an interest in this group is welcome and encouraged to attend. If you will be attending, RSVP to me at mrsmarg@comcast.net. If you have any questions, suggestions for future speakers, or if you are not on the email list for this group and would like to be, please email me as well. Gerry Melnick (co-Director of Advisory Committee, of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Human Rights studies at FGCU) was the guest speaker at the October 16 GenShoah SWFL meeting. Gerry told the group about proposed initiatives discussed by the Advisory Committee. He is pictured below (on the left) with Ida Margolis and Steve Brazina.

stay connected at www.jewishnaples.org

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Jewish National Fund inv i t e s yo u to at t e n d i ts

Tree of Life Dinner TM

Honoring Nancy & Hank Greenberg and Michal & Mordechai Wiesler

Thursday, January 19, 2012 • 5:30 pm Twin Eagles Country Club 11330 TwinEagles Boulevard, Naples, FL Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the JNF Parsons Water Fund, which is a comprehensive plan to combat Israel's water crisis. Jewish National Fund Southwest Florida Board: Irving Berzon Gilbert Block David Braverman Daniel Fisher Doris Gendelman Harry Grandis

Henry Greenberg Dr. Bernard Lublin Rabbi Adam Miller Merryl Koch Nay Rabbi James Perman Dr. Mark & Anne Rubin

Michael Seef Anthony Solomon Dr. Sheryl Spielman Nancy Grandis White

For more information, please contact Beth Morris or Uri Smajovits at 800-211-1502. To RSVP, please email RSVPNorthFL@jnf.org or tear off the form below and mail to the JNF Florida office.

Sponsorship Levels Jewish National Fund invites you to consider becoming a sponsor of the Naples 2012 Tree of Lifetm Award Dinner. ❒ Gold: $10,000 One table of ten, full gold page in journal and plaque at American Independence Park in Israel ❒ Silver: $5,000 One table of ten, full silver page in journal and plaque at American Independence Park In Israel ❒ Bronze: $3,500 • One table of ten ❒ Patron: $1,200 • Two tickets to award dinner All sponsors will be listed in the Scroll of Honor ❒ Individual tickets: $250 per person: Additional sponsorships and ads are available for a special tribute journal.

Jewish National Fund 1951 NW 19th Street, Suite A100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.jnf.org

Please make checks payable to JNF. Amount enclosed: Name(s): Address: City/ST/Zip: Home phone: Email address: In accordance with IRS regulations, your contribution exclusive of the $100 per person dinner cost is tax-deductible. Israel bonds are accepted as payment.

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Jewish Caregivers Support Group

re you aware that a huge majority of caregivers to their chronically ill relatives abandon their sick kin? Some sources say more than ninety percent. Even if they’ve vowed to remain through sickness and until death, they leave so they can save themselves. Does this hint at the undeniable difficulty of taking care of a loved one who will never get better? Caring for a spouse, parent, child or sibling stacks up immense stresses on the caregiver. The needs are relent-

less. This is a job with no defined goals, and one that can cause exhaustion, frustration, guilt and depression. The chores can be demeaning and unpleasant. But leave your spouse? Your parent, who tended you through childhood and put up with the same kinds of unpleasantness? How could you? And yet it happens, more often than not, because the self-preservation urge is even stronger than the guilt. What to do? Come to the Jewish Caregivers Support Group that meets in the Temple Shalom chapel at 10:30

“A Simcha in Song” – a dazzling celebration

ollier County Hadassah is proud to present an exciting musical journey from Israel to Broadway. Temple Shalom’s renowned cantor, Donna Azu, highlights a cast of cantors and cantorial soloists. Cantor Azu has invited two special guest cantors from New York and Boynton Beach to join cantorial soloists from around the area. Adding to the festivities will be the Naples Revival Klezmer Band, led

by local musician Stuart Warshauer. “A Simcha in Song” takes place Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road. Mark your calendar. Don’t miss this special benefit concert featuring nine exceptional voices. Come and help celebrate Hadassah’s Centennial with “A Simcha in Song.” For ticket information, call 239.592.5304 or 239.598.1009.

Are you looking for delicious kosher food? Chabad of Naples has partnered with the well known Aroma Kosher Market and Catering in Cooper City, Florida, to bring kosher food to you. Call us at 239.262.4474 for an order form and instructions. Aroma Market delivers orders to the Chabad of Naples, 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, each Thursday afternoon.

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a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Membership in the group, led by a retired licensed psychotherapist, is open – at no charge – to anyone in the Jewish community, irrespective of the kind of maladies being cared for. What happens here is totally confidential, so you can bare your soul, vent your frustrations, and ask for advice – what has worked for others in this situation might apply to your own. Florette Kahn, LCSW, leads the group. An experienced psychothera-

Chanukah with the Humanistic Jewish Havurah

he Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Southwest Florida invites everyone to a fun-filled Chanukah celebration and dinner at the beautiful Longshore Lake Country Club, 11465 Longshore Way W., Naples (east of I-75, north side of Immokalee Road). This annual Chanukah party begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 23. Bring a menorah for lighting holiday candles at your table. Donated gifts (toiletries, toys, games, an item of clothing or even a gift of Chanukah gelt) will be accepted for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children (www.naplesshelter.org). The tasty menu includes salad,

Tikvah should be mailed to Edythe ne of the high points of our Winters, sponsor of the event, at 1520 coming season is the “Broadway Inside Out” concert to be Imperial Golf Course Blvd., #213, Naples, FL 34110. performed by the popular Take Four Call Edythe at 239.331.2845 group. Expect to enjoy a great samfor details. Reservations close on pling of your Broadway favorites. The Take Four group includes lead guitarJanuary 20. Seating is limited, and ist and vocalist Jane Galler, vocalist you won’t want to miss this lively musical event. Joy Spivak, Art Isenberg on piano, and Arnold Saslavsky on drums. The performance is on Sunday, January 29. The afternoon begins with a kosher wine and cheese reception at 3:00 p.m., and the concert follows at 4:00 p.m. Prices are $20 per person, with reserved seating at $25. Members of the Take Four group Checks payable to Beth

Historical lecture on Abraham Lincoln

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broiled salmon with a lemon dill sauce or Chicken Marsala, each accompanied by rice pilaf, broccoli florets, and potato latkes with apple sauce and sour cream. A vegetarian entrée is available. Also included is a scrumptious dessert and beverage, all for $30 including tax and gratuity. Reservations may be made by mailing a check payable to “HJH” to Cynthia Cook, 25051 Banbridge Court, #202, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Be sure to include your phone number and indicate a choice of entrée with your reservation. For further information, contact Cynthia Cook at CynthiaECook@aol.com or 239.495.8197.

“Broadway Inside Out”

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pist, she is also caregiver to her husband, who suffers from a debilitating illness. Both as a professional and as an active caregiver herself, she KNOWS. Assisting her is Phyllis Lazear, who came into the group as a caregiver and has now transitioned to needing grief support – which the group also embraces. If this group sounds like just what you need, all you have to do is show up. For more information, call Phyllis at 239.352.2907 or Florette at 239.354.4209.

Mon-Fri 10-5 OPEN Sat 10-4 MON-SAT 10-6 or BY By or APPOINTMENT Appointment

(Corner Airport & US41, former County Property Appraiser Bldg)

he Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) and the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) are bringing to our community a special event for President’s Day. Our two organizations have joined together to bring world renowned Abraham Lincoln historian, Dr. Thomas F. Schwartz, currently the Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum, for

a special presentation on the Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Save the date of Saturday evening, February 25, 2012. This is the week of President’s Day. There will be a light dinner reception at JCMI from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. with the lecture at the MIHS Rose History Auditorium at 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact Estie Karpman at 239. 642.4049 or karp888@aol.com.

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“He who saves a single life is said to have saved the world” —Talmud

Naples Friends of American Friends of Magen David Adom Invites you to an evening with

FEATURED SPEAKER FRIDA GHITIS Israeli light fare of appetizers, wine and desserts Couvert $50 Monday, January 9 at 6:30 pm Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples COMMITTEE

Co-chairs Yochi Melnik and Kim Gerson Diane & Gil Block Dr. Ron Gerson Ruth & Phil Jason Ava & Dr. Dan Kaplan

Barry Lebowitz Jennifer & Rabbi Adam Miller Jane & Rabbi James Perman Michael Pollack

Robin & Stephen Schiller Wendy & Nir Sharon Rabbi Fishel & Ettie Zaklos

Frida Ghitis is a world affairs columnist whose articles appear in dozens of publications across the globe. She started her career at CNN, where she was a producer and correspondent. She has worked in more than 60 countries and travels frequently to peaceful and not so peaceful places, including the Middle East. In addition to the Miami Herald, where she writes a column distributed to hundreds of newspapers throughout the world, her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Jerusalem Post, CNN.com, and many others. American Friends of Magen David Adom supports the life-saving efforts of MDA in Israel • Magen David Adom is Israel’s • The MDA National Blood • MDA operates from 123 only government-mandated Services Center provides 100% Emergency Medical Stations ambulance service and of the blood requirements of and 11 dispatch stations emergency medical responders, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) throughout Israel. serving as Israel’s second line and 95% of the blood needs • MDA trains over 55,000 of defense. of Israel’s hospitals and the people a year in first aid general population. • A team of trained professionals basics and more sophisticated and volunteers respond to • MDA travels nearly 10 million paramedical skills. accidents, illnesses, pregnancies, miles a year operating a fleet heart attacks,strokes, war and of 800 ambulances. terror incidents.

For more information or to receive an invitation, contact Bob Schwartz at 800-626-0046 or rschwartz@afmda.org

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Beth Tikvah “Mix and Mingle” at Heritage Bay “

ix and Mingle” is Beth Tikvah’s adult show-andtell phenomenon. What is adult show-and-tell? It’s a way for people to get to know one another better. Members and nonmembers gather for beverages and delectable desserts and enjoy a casual social event. Each person, or one person from each couple, brings an item that has special meaning and speaks about it for a few minutes. It could illustrate a hobby, a trip abroad, or a career. It could be a family heirloom, an award, or some other special accomplishment. With something on hand to show, it becomes easy to tell

something about yourself and keep the telling focused. This is the third Beth Tikvah “Mix and Mingle” and the second at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club, which is located at 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd. Heritage Bay is on the north side of Immokalee Road, six miles east of Interstate 75 and 1.3 miles east of 951 (Collier Blvd). The event is on Saturday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m., and the charge is $15 per person. Sign up by calling the synagogue number at 239.434.1818. Payment is due by January 2. For more information, call Phil at 239.598.2880.

Community programs at Temple Shalom

oin Temple Shalom’s Rosh Chodesh Group on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. as our facilitators, Cantor Donna Azu and Jane Perman, lead a wide variety of activities and discussions that center around issues important to Jewish women. There is no cost and all are welcome. For more information, please contact the temple at 239.455.3030. *** On Saturday, December 3, join us for Torah Talk at Temple Shalom, a lay-led discussion of the week’s parachat. Enjoy a light breakfast at 8:15 a.m. with discussion at 8:30 a.m. There is no cost, and all are welcome. For more information, please call Paul Rosofsky at 239.514.3963. *** Join us as we introduce our youngest members to the joys of Shabbat, complete with music, dancing, challah and grape juice. Celebrate KabbalTot Shabbat on Friday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. We welcome families with children 5 and under for this festive service. No reservations are required. For information, contact the temple office at 239.455.3030. *** You’re invited to join Temple Shalom as it celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Community Fun Day

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Join Rabbi Edward Maline, D.D. at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island for the Rabbi’s Adult Education 2012 series – “Contributions of the Jewish People to the World.” Schedule of classes (all begin at 10:00 a.m.): Sunday, December 4: The Greatest Gift of the Jewish People to Civilization Sunday, January 8, 2012: The Sinaitic Moment and its Impact Upon Humanity Sunday, February 5, 2012: The Role of the Jewish Faith in the Revolutions in the Middle East Sunday, March 4, 2012: Judaism as the Foundation of Christianity and Islam Programs will be preceded by coffee and cake at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge for JCMI members; $5 charge for nonmembers and guests. RSVP to the JCMI office at 239.642.0800.

ZOA of Southwest Florida invites you to A Breakfast Presentation Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. Beth Tikvah, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples Featured Speaker: Chaim Silberstein Mr. Silberstein is a leading expert on land use and development in Jerusalem. He is the founder and President of Im Eshkachech-Keep Jerusalem, a public diplomacy initiative dedicated to keeping Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty. He also serves as chairman of the Jerusalem Capital Development Fund, an organization dedicated to land redemption and acquisition in Eastern Jerusalem. He served as Senior Advisor to Israeli Minister of Tourism, MK Benny Elon. To insure proper accommodation and food considerations, RSVP as early as possible to either Jerry Sobel at jerrysobel@ aol.com or Gene Sipe at mrnsrvr@gmail.com.

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Kristallnacht Memorial Convocation Sunday, November 6, Temple Shalom

John T. Conroy, Jr., Ph.D., Past co-Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue and Ann Jacobson, co-Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue

Cantorial Soloist Anne Newman, Cantor Donna Azu, Temple Shalom Music Director Peter Lewis, Cantorial Soloists Hari Jacobsen and Jane Galler

Anneliese Salamon (survivor) and daughter Susan Salamon (second generation)

Lori Mayer, survivor, standing next to a photo of her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s synagogue on fire on Kristallnacht Martin Gauthier, co-Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue

Ann Jacobson and Joshua Bialek, President of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida

Photos courtesy Bob Newman 239.404.9744 or photographybybob@aol.com

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Cantor Donna Azu, Temple Shalom; John T. Conroy, Jr., Ph.D., Catholic/Jewish Dialogue; Ann Jacobson, co-Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue; Bishop Frank Dewane, Diocese of Venice; Fr. Russell Wright, St. Peters Catholic Church; Rabbi Adam Miller, Host, Temple Shalom; Fr. Michael Vannicola, St. Ann Catholic Church; Rev. Dennis D. McManus, Guest Speaker; Fr. Adrian, St. Agnes Catholic Church; Rabbi Sylvin Wolf, Naples Jewish Congregation; Martin Gauthier, co-Chair Catholic/Jewish Dialogue; Very Rev. Robert J. Kantor, Pastor St. Agnes Catholic Church

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Holocaust survivors and children of survivors listen to Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobsen sing the El Maleh Rachamim

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18A Federation Star December 2011

Tributes to the UJA Federation Campaign To: From:

Muriel Galinsky In memory of beloved husband, Milton Galinsky Pauline & Murray Hendel

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Phyllis Seaman In honor of your position as 2012 Campaign Chair Pearl & Gerry Sugarman

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Susan Millstone In memory of beloved sister, Cynthia Hafezi Mike Pollack

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Ben Post & Family In memory of beloved wife and mother, Amy Post Phyllis & Michael Seaman

Tributes to the Evy Lipp People of the Book Event

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Michael Sobol Wishing you a speedy recovery Shereen & David Willens Women’s Cultural Alliance

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Alan Cooper In memory of beloved wife, Selma Cooper Elaine & Bob Cooperman

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Thelma Spiro In memory of Stan Spiro Nancy & Hank Greenberg

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Brant Dinkin In memory of beloved mother, Shirley Dinkin Florence Levin

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December 2011 COMMUNITY FOCUS 19A Federation Star

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Preschool of the Arts

e are pleased to announce burst out the doors and run onto our that the tremendous growth beautiful new playground. at Preschool of the Arts Our program is available for has far exceeded our expectations! children ages 2 - 5. Hours are 9:00 In order to accommodate the growa.m. - 3:00 p.m. and we offer halfing interest in our preschool, we are day and full-day options. For more in the process of planning our third information about our program or to classroom. see our latest photos, please visit the I would like to take this moment newly updated website at www.nato thank our dedicated, warm, loving, plespreschoolofthearts.com. For your professional staff at Preschool of the own personalized tour of our facility Arts for giving 100% to the children or for an information packet, please and inspiring them each and every contact Ettie Zaklos at 239.263.2620 moment. At Preschool of the Arts, we or ettie@chabadnaples.com. believe that every moment is a teachable moment; an opportunity to fill inquisitive minds with love and passion to learn about the world around us. We have updated the hallways with beautiful artwork created by our students. At Preschool of the Arts, we celebrate the arts by prominently displaying the children’s artwork in Celebrating Family Shabbat Time with Melissa exciting, unique ways. and Emily Kaplan and Ettie Zaklos If you come for a visit, expect to smell delicious challah that the children baked in the oven, hear the children singing and playing instruments with music specialist, Sharon True, taste the food that the children make in baking/ food preparation, see the smiles on the children’s faces as they play and learn together, and feel the exGabi Torres reads to the class citement as the children

FOCUS ON YOUTH

Temple Shalom Preschool: A healthy place to work and play By Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director

emple Shalom Preschool’s teachers and students alike are learning about and following good nutritional habits in the classrooms. This year a special emphasis has been placed on the benefits of paying attention to the foods we eat. Preschool teacher Lynn Ryzenman is the guru behind this new curriculum. A licensed practical nurse, Lynn has a background in nutritional training and diabetic teaching. Children are taught about appropriate portion size, nutritional value of certain foods, the benefits of substituting sugar and fats with protein and fiber, and the importance of including fruits and vegetables with every meal. They are given the opportunity to sample many of Lynn’s recipes. Shalom Café provides meals

to the students of Temple Shalom Preschool three days a week. Such creations as pureed spinach, squash, and sweet potatoes in chili or pasta sauce have been prepared, tested and well-received. Grated zucchini and carrots have been added to either brown or wild rice. Children derive the nutritional value that various food groups such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds provide without even being aware that they have been added and included in the recipe! In addition, workshops are provided to educate parents about the valuable lessons their children are being taught. Recipes are shared and nutritional information provided. It is explained that including a healthy lifestyle in the preschool curriculum allows their children from an early age to form healthy dietary lifestyles and habits in life. These teachings, along with emphasis on the importance that exercise, sleep and quality family-time spent together, contribute to the all-around well-being and development of the students and families at Temple Shalom Preschool.

Chabad Hebrew School Now in its eighth year, our acclaimed Hebrew School continues to instill Jewish pride, knowledge and Hebrew in a fun upbeat environment with a talented staff of dedicated teachers. Our goal extends beyond giving students the basic skills and knowledge they need in preparation for their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. We create a solid foundation of love for Jewish living and learning that will serve your children for the rest of their lives. If you are interested in enrolling your child, there is still time to join us. Call Ettie at 239.263.2620 to visit the school or to register.

Friendship Circle of Naples

he Friendship Circle of Naples is based on the idea that within each person is a soul, regardless of any limitations or challenges that may surround it – and that soul is sacred and worthy of boundless love. Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs, and enables volunteers to reap the rewards of selfless giving. This unique program pairs Jewish, special-needs children with caring, dedicated teenage volunteers, providing friendship, support, encouragement and practical help in dealing

with challenges. The volunteers also provide support and respite care to the families. An added bonus of the well known, national program is helping the teenage volunteers increase sensitivity, competence and commitment to community service. As part of Friendship Circle of Naples, the teenage volunteers make weekly visits to the homes of the special-needs children, as well as other programs and activities. If you know a child with special needs or a teenager who would like to volunteer, call Chabad of Naples Jewish Community Center at 239.262.4474.

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The New York Times and Israel By David Harris, AJC Executive Director, October 21, 2011 top, 54 square inches, dominated. Then came The Times’ editorial, “Gilad Shalit’s Release,” on Wednesday. It was, frankly, among the most upsetting I’ve ever read. The day after Shalit was released and returned to Israel, with 477 Palestinian prisoners sent to Gaza, the West Bank, and elsewhere, and a second group to be freed soon, the paper chose to go after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yet again. He’s been a favorite whipping boy for the editorial writers since he assumed office in 2009. They give him little credit for what he’s done to advance prospects for peace and Palestinian development – the ten-month settlement freeze, the lifting of blockades and checkpoints on the West Bank, oft-expressed support for a two-state outcome, and help for the rising Palestinian economy. And they spare no criticism for his alleged misdeeds. But this editorial took the cake. By the second of eight paragraphs, and barely 24 hours after the drama of what had just taken place with Shalit, the editorial was already darkly suggesting this was really a Machiavellian plot to further weaken chances for peace – and the blame, predictably, was laid at Netanyahu’s doorstep. Of course, the editorial could have gone in other directions. It might have dwelled on the extraordinary importance Israel attaches to human life, in this case the life of one soldier. It could have focused on the nature of Israeli democracy, where Gilad Shalit’s parents never stopped mobilizing on behalf of their son, and created a national movement to liberate him, irrespective of the cost. It might have reminded the world of the contrast between Shalit’s captivity – more than five years without a single visit by the International Committee of the Red Cross, much less his family – and that of the Palestinian prisoners, none of whom surely would have wished to trade their diet, access to the outside world and, indeed, to sunlight, or opportunities for education with what Shalit endured. And it might have contrasted the moods following the swap.

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onciliation agreement with Hamas? PA spokesmen who continue to call for Israel’s eventual destruction and a judenrein West Bank? All of that seems to count for little, since, we’re told, it’s Netanyahu’s fault anyway. Then there was one final reason for infuriation. With Muammar Al-Gaddafi’s demise on Thursday, I was reminded again of just how shocked I was on January 21, 2009, when I opened my daily edition of The Times to see an op-ed, entitled “The One-State Solution,” by, of all people, the Libyan leader. Surprise of surprises, he called for an end to Israel and, addressing a topic to which he brought such great expertise, the creation of one big, happy family in Israel’s place. Having some idea of how difficult it is to get published on that page, I couldn’t quite grasp why the paper would give this tyrant prime real estate to spout off his irrelevant, absurd views on such an issue. All I can say is, to better times! To learn more, visit ajc.org.

Israel warmly welcomed home its son’s return, while engaging in a sobering debate about the meaning of it all and what might loom ahead. Meanwhile, in the West Bank and Gaza, there were no expressions of remorse for the Israeli blood spilled by the freed terrorists in pizzerias, lynchings, discotheques and Passover seders. To the contrary, there were frenzied calls for the kidnapping of more Gilad Shalits, while Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, not wanting to be outdone by Hamas, lauded the arrivals: “You are freedom fighters and holy warriors for the sake of God and the homeland.” But as usual, Abbas got a pass in the editorial. Ultimately, he never seems to be responsible for anything. Praising terrorists? A fiery speech at the UN last month, where he denied the Jewish people’s ancestral connection to the region, while citing the Muslim and Christian link? Avoiding bilateral talks? Setting preconditions for negotiations, while refusing Israel’s right to do the same? A rec-

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’ve been reading The Times pretty much every single day since I was ten years old. That’s more than a half century by now. Along the way, I’ve been informed, inspired and occasionally infuriated. This week, there was cause for infuriation. First, it came on Monday, in the form of four photographs that appeared on the first page (p. A4) of the International section. The largest of the four, 6 x 9 inches, was at the top of the page and immediately caught the reader’s attention. It was a poignant picture of a little girl leaning against a largely empty wall and staring upward, as the caption explained, to a small picture of her grandfather. Walid Aqel, 48, was to be among those Palestinian prisoners released in the exchange for Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas in 2006 and held incommunicado until his release this week. The paper failed to mention, in the caption or elsewhere, that Aqel was a founder of Hamas’ military wing, had much Israeli blood on his hands, and was sentenced by Israel to life imprisonment. Instead, the overriding impression conveyed was that Aqel was, above all, a grandfather, whose adorable granddaughter was pining for his return from his Israeli captors. Then, just below the photo was the article itself – “Israel Names 477 to Go Free in Trade for Hamas-Held Soldier.” And beneath the article were three small photos, each measuring 2 x 3 inches, which conveyed images of the human havoc wreaked in Israel by some of those Palestinians to be released in the deal. Because of their diminutive size and busy images, those photos didn’t draw the eye easily, although they should have been the heart of the story. After all, they conveyed the nature of the terrorists to be freed, helping readers understand how gutwrenching the decision must have been for Israel. Yet those photos, together totaling 18 square inches, were submerged, while the single, stark photo at the

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Yet thrilled for Shalit family

ZOA concerned about dangerous consequences of Israel freeing hundreds of terrorists By Morton A. Klein, ZOA National President, October 12, 2011

he Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has expressed deep concern about the dangerous consequences of the Israeli government’s decision to free 1,027 Palestinian prisoners, including hundreds of convicted terrorists, in exchange for kidnapped Israeli serviceman, Gilad Shalit. Shalit was kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas from an Israeli army base in 2006 and has since been held captive in Hamas-controlled Gaza. The ZOA has long argued that freeing jailed terrorists in exchange for kidnapped Israelis rewards terrorists; allows terrorists to go undeterred at the prospect of long prison sentences when experience confirms that they have good chance of being released early; boosts the standing and morale of the most extreme Palestinian terrorist groups; encourages further kidnapping of Israelis; and, most importantly, will result in the murder of additional Israelis by terrorists freed under such deals. Among the Israeli cabinet ministers who voted against the deal is Moshe Yaalon, former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff and current Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote in his 1995 book, Fighting Terrorism: How the West Can Defeat Domestic and International Terrorism, that exchanging terrorists for kidnapped soldiers is “a mistake Israel made over and over again” and that refusing to release terrorists from prison was “among the most important policies that must be adopted in

the face of terrorism … The release of convicted terrorists before they have served their full sentences seems like an easy and tempting way of defusing blackmail situations in which innocent people might lose their lives, but its utility is momentary at best ... Prisoner releases only embolden terrorists by giving them the feeling that even if they are caught, their punishment will be brief. Worse, by leading terrorists to believe that their demands will be met, they encourage precisely the terrorist blackmail they are supposed

sociation (ATVA) disclosed in April 2007 that 177 Israelis killed in terror attacks in the previous five years had been killed by terrorists who had been previously freed from Israeli jails. An earlier ATVA report showed that 123 Israelis had been murdered by terrorists freed during the period 1993-99. Also, in September 2009, IDF Colonel Herzl Halevy told the Maariv newspaper that terrorists freed in the 2004 swap with Hezbollah comprised “the entire infrastructure of Islamic Jihad” in subsequent years, during which Jihad bombThe appeals to put ourselves in Islamic ings killed at least the shoes of the families of the 37 Israelis. Also, Yitzhak kidnapped are deeply moving journalist Tessler has noted and understandable, but cannot that, “former Mossad Chief Meir Dabe the basis for our decisions. gan admitted that to defuse.” (Quoted in Gil Hoffman’s the terrorists released in the Elhanan October 12, 2011 Jerusalem Post Tenenbaum [prisoner exchange] deal article, “In book, PM warned not to caused the death of 231 Israelis.” (Yitzhak Tessler, “Shalit deal wrong release terrorists”) move,” Yediot Ahronot, October 10, More specifically, when the pre2011) vious Olmert government also conTzvi Goren, who lost his mother cluded a deal that involved freeing in a Jerusalem 2008 terrorist attack, jailed terrorists, then-Opposition said, “I oppose this deal, because the leader Netanyahu rightly said that, terrorists returned to terror activity.” “This weakens Israel and strengthens One of the terrorists to be released is the terror elements. Most of the public Ahlam Tamimi, the first woman to – a huge part of the public – underjoin Hamas and who drove the suicide stands that this is faulty and reflects bomber who carried out the attack on weakness and loss of way.” (Amnon the Sbarro pizzeria in August 2001. Meranda, “Netanyahu: Gov’t crossing Also included in the deal is Amna dangerous line by freeing prisoners,” Muna, who, in January 2001, lured Yediot Ahronot, August 20, 2008) Ofir Rachum to Ramallah, where he Freeing terrorists causes adwas shot to death by terrorists. ditional murders of Israeli civilians. Hamas terrorist leader Khaled The Almagor Terrorist Victims AsMeshaal has boasted of the deal that, “This is a national achievement for the Palestinian people. We tried to include all Palestinian detainees in the Israeli jails, and we promise the rest of the Palestinian detainees to liberate them.” Meshaal also said that, “Those released will return to armed struggle. It is a great national achievement.” Israeli journalist Evelyn Gordon has incisively noted in her definitive article on the subject in the May 2010 issue of Commentary, “In May 1985, Israel traded 1,150 terrorists for three captive soldiers in what became known as the Jibril exchange. The freed Palestinians included mass murderers and other heavyweights like Ahmed Yassin, who later founded Hamas. Deadly consequences swiftly ensued: the freed terrorists formed the backbone of the first intifada, which erupted in December 1987. A traumatized Israel vowed never again to make such a deal, and for almost 20 years it did not: it released thousands of Palestinian prisoners to bolster the peace process, but not as ransom payments … I have seen figures ranging from 13 percent to 80 percent for the proportion of freed terrorists who return to terror. [Regarding the December 2009

murder of Rabbi Meir Avshalom Chai, the father of seven] of his three killers, one was a recently freed prisoner and another a wanted man to whom Israel had granted amnesty under a deal with the PA. The day after this emerged, two Haaretz reporters who had previously supported the Shalit deal (albeit unenthusiastically) published a sobering reflection: ‘That former terrorists should take up arms after their release should give Israel pause ahead of the expected release of more than 1,000 other prisoners, many of them former terrorists, in exchange for Gilad Shalit.’” Of such prisoner release deals in general, Gordon argues that, “First, by proving that terror pays, such deals encourage terrorism in general, and more abductions in particular. Second, they undermine prospects for peace by proving that violence wins more concessions from Israel than do negotiations. Though Israel has often released prisoners to the Palestinian Authority as a goodwill gesture during talks, the scale of these releases (aside from the thousands freed under the 1993 Oslo Accords) has always been far more modest than what Israel is offering for Shalit – and never, despite repeated pleas from the Palestinians, have they included serial killers. Third, many freed prisoners would certainly resume terrorist activity, resulting in many more dead Israelis, as has happened after every previous deal. And finally, such lopsided deals project an image of weakness, reinforcing a growing Arab conviction that Israeli society is no stronger than a “spider web,” as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said. It would thereby encourage the Arabs to believe that through continued pressure, they can achieve their decades-long dream of eradicating the Jewish state … In December [2010], the veteran journalist Amir Oren published a column in Haaretz entitled “The Weakest Tribe,” in which he argued that the Middle East is still a tribal region where being the strongest tribe matters. Instead, Israel ‘is acting like the weakest tribe in the region, thereby inviting threats.’ And ‘the most depressing manifestation of Israel’s weakness is the Gilad Shalit deal.’” (Evelyn Gordon, ‘Ransoming Gilad Shalit,’ Commentary, May 2010) Yediot Ahronot journalist Yitzhak Tessler adds, “We are now dealing with a terrible, fateful moment where government members must internalize the rule articulated by ‘Baal HaTanya,’ Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the mind rules the heart. That is, on this sensitive and painful issue, the mind should overcome emotion, and we must therefore reject the Shalit deal.” As the ZOA pointed out in De-

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BETH TIKVAH

Beth Tikvah update Stuart Kaye Beth Tikvah President

ukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah – the continuation of our Holy Day season – reached a high level of celebration and satisfaction. Rabbi Jeffrey A. Wohlberg led our holiday services with the vitality, intelligence, passion and seasoned professionalism that are the hallmarks of his distinguished career. We will miss him and his wife, Judy. They helped mightily to stabilize our Beth Tikvah family at a difficult time, as we embarked upon a challenging transition. But wait! They will be back with us in the winter. Rabbi Jeff and Judy will spend two Shabbats with us in January and again in February. The

dates of their visits to Naples are January 5-18 and February 2-15. After years of being in cramped quarters with a tiny sukkah, we now enjoyed the ample backyard at our new facility and erected a much larger one (see photos below). Thanks to David Sivakoff for designing the new sukkah and leading the construction team. And thanks to the team members: Mickey Levine, Jerry Sobel, Steve Weisman, Ben Kaye, Zachary Kaye, Harvey Rosenthal, Gregg Rosenthal, Michael Schleider, Justin Land and Motti Tadmor. Clearly, it takes a village. Early winter events On Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m., Beth Tikvah hosts Federation’s Israel Affairs Committee event featuring guest speaker Michael Singh, managing director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. A dessert reception follows the presentation. Reservation are required. Call the Federation office at 239.263.4205.

Sunday morning minyan resumes on December 4 at 8:15 a.m. The Annual “New York Style Kosher Deli & Game Night” is on Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. Join us at the Village Walk Town Hall. $36 for adults and $18 for children under 13. Call Shep Scheinberg at 239.513.1950 for reservations. “Latke Lunch” will be held at Beth Tikvah on Sunday, December 25 at noon. This Chanukah blast is always a lot of fun. $15 for adults; children and our religious school families free. For reservations, call Phil at 239.598.2880. Our monthly Book Discussion Group continues on Monday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m., when we will examine Jonathan Bloomfield’s political thriller Palestine, a novel that probes the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Join us on Saturday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. for “Mix and Mingle” at Heritage Bay. Adult show-andtell! Desserts and beverages. $15. RSVP to the synagogue at 239.434.1818. On Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. it’s “Take Four Plus / Broadway Concert” at Beth Tikvah. $20 ($25 priority seating). Kosher wine and cheese. Contact Edythe at 239.331.2845. Adult education programming Torah Study is a friendly week-

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ly activity. It meets Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the synagogue and features a lively discussion of the Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat. No charge. If you wish, bring a dairy lunch. Gerald Ziedenberg’s three-part “Heroes of the Holocaust” lecture series begins on Thursday, January 5. Raoul Wallenberg is the hero. Future sessions – on Thursday, February 2 and Monday, March 5 – will focus on Hannah Senesh and Anne Frank. All sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. Also, on Monday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m., Dr. June Sochen and Joyce Schrager speak on “Jews and Politics: Then and Now.” On Monday, February13 at 7:30 p.m., Dr. June Sochen will speak on “Jewish American Concerns in the 21st Century.” Religious services schedule Friday services begin at 7:30 p.m, while Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with a Kiddush Luncheon. Sunday morning minyan runs from December through May. We strive to convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request. Please join us at any service. Our participatory worship services and most other events are held at 1459 Pine Ridge Road on the north side of the street, just west of Mission Square Plaza and east of the firehouse. For more information, call 239.254.1486 or 239.434.1818, email bethtikvahnaples@aol.com or visit www.bethtikvahnaples.org.

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Chabad Jewish Center of Naples update By Ettie Zaklos Lunch and Learn Rebbetzin Ettie Zaklos will lead a new lunchtime program developed by the Rosh Chodesh Society which is dedicated to inspiring and empowering Jewish women through cultural learning experiences. We are proud to present “Portrait of a Woman Seven Dimensions of the Feminine Mystique.” In this course we will uncover the soul, spirit and mystical dynamism of being a woman, discovering a pragmatic approach to implement these feminine strengths in practice. Guided by classical Jewish and Kabbalistic texts, we will examine issues such as beauty, love, relationships, career, family, education and spirituality – tying together the various facets of womanhood in synchronized harmony. Starting Wednesday, November 30, the group will meet monthly at the Chabad Naples Jewish Community Center. Learning will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a delicious lunch buffet at 11:45. All women of the community, regardless of affiliation, are invited to attend. If you have any questions, would like more informa-

tion, would like to RSVP or get more involved, please contact Ettie Zaklos at 239.207.7645 or chabadnaples@ gmail.com. New Building Dedication: Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Friends and supporters of Chabad of Naples from Collier County and throughout Southwest Florida will join together in the celebration of the most momentous event in the organization’s eight year history: The Grand Opening of the new “Center for Jewish Life” in Naples, Florida. The opening of Chabad’s new Center for Jewish Life represents the culmination of a long-awaited dream for the Naples Jewish community. By offering additional classrooms, meeting rooms, library and office space, this new center will allow for the sorely-needed growth of Chabad’s educational, outreach and social service programs, as well as the launching of many new programs. Among the educational programs offered at this center are: Hebrew schools, teen groups, youth programs, synagogue services, Flying Challahs,

holiday outreach projects and adult education classes. On the social services front, the center offers crisis counseling and hospital visitations. Chabad of Naples also operates the nonsectarian Friendship Circle, which provides special assistance and programming for children with special needs. Chabad Naples Annual Partner Project As we begin the year in our beautiful, new building, we ask that you consider partnering with us to bring the joy of Judaism – including successful social and humanitarian programs – to many more people throughout Collier County. The Chabad Naples Annual Partner Project is a way to demonstrate your commitment to the Chabad Jewish Community Center with an annual contribution. Our goal is to reach 136 new partners and we have been encouraged with the response of 109 new partners since we launched this project in August. We also have Premier Partner opportunities available and we will gratefully acknowledge all our Partners and Premier Partners for their dedication to the Naples Jewish

community. For more information or to receive your partnership package, please call 239.262.4474, email rabbi@chabadnaples.com or visit www.chabadnaples.com. Flying Challahs Each week, the Chabad Jewish Center of Naples randomly and lovingly distributes freshly baked challahs to individuals, couples and families in our community. If you would like to suggest someone to receive a “Flying Challah,” please contact Ettie at 239.262.4474 or chabadnaples@ gmail.com. Regular Shabbat services Our warm and welcoming Shabbat services are held every Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Torah service usually begins at approximately 11:00 a.m. and includes the Rabbi’s insights during the Torah reading which always has a contemporary relevance to our day and age. Weekly email & mailing list If you would like to be added to our weekly updates or mailing list, please call 239.262.4474 or email rabbi@ chabadnaples.com.

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Mitzvah Day a huge success! By Susan Shechter Daugherty, Executive Director

ook what we did. We joined together and in a single day, empowered by equal parts of joy and determination, we started to improve the world. From one end of the temple to the other, rooms were filled with men, women and children of all ages who came together with one goal in mind – to give to others. Whether you were working on the Kids Against Hunger assembly line as the rice flew wildly through the air; or in the Social Hall where non-perishable food items were carefully categorized and boxed for Jewish Family Services; or sorting through stacks of school supplies and filling book bags so that homeless children could be prepared to learn; or digging through the thousands of

shampoos, soaps and toothbrushes we collected so these children could feel clean and proud; or lovingly sorting the wide array of items that had been donated for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children; or enthusiastically kneading the dough to make dog biscuits; or accompanying our littlest congregants on their musical journey at the Carlisle – you were part of an extraordinary day! ÎÎ Tens of thousands of meals packed for Kids Against Hunger ÎÎ Hundreds of pounds of nonperishable food items for Jewish Family Services ÎÎ Boxes and boxes of gifts for The Shelter for Abused Women & Children ÎÎ Dozens of book bags stuffed with

school supplies, and thousands of toiletry products for Collier County’s Homeless Students ÎÎ Dog food, cat food, bedding, toys, and hundreds of home-made dog biscuits for our furry friends at the Humane Society and Domestic Animal Services ÎÎ Beautiful, gently used business attire for the women of Dress for Success ÎÎ Our preschoolers serenading our neighbors at the Carlisle All in one day! We couldn’t stop smiling. We all had a sense of purpose. We were all contributing to a greater good, and as a result we stood taller. Albert Schweitzer said, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I

do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Thank you to the hundreds of you who participated in our Mitzvah Day activities. We are a congregation of warm hearts and loving hands. I know that many of you work to improve the world every day. Your touch is felt throughout our community on an ongoing basis, and we are all the better for it. Still, one day a year we congregate in one place at one time and we make magic happen. The positive feelings fill us and motivate us and empower us. There is no better way to begin the holiday season. Thank you for being a part of it. We’re all in this together.

ZOA...cont. from page 22A cember 2009 when precisely just such a prisoner release deal was being contemplated by the Netanyahu government, there is an important Jewish precedent which argues against freeing terrorists in order to secure the life of an innocent Jew. Rabbi Meir of Rothenberg (1215-1293), a preeminent Jewish sage and leader of Jewry in his day, was kidnapped and imprisoned by King Rudolf I in 1286. A large ransom of 23,000 marks silver was demanded by the authorities for his release. Rabbi Meir himself ruled against the payment by the Jewish community of any such ransom on the basis that, while the obligation of redeeming captives (pidyon shivuyim) is indeed an important Jewish commandment, no ransom should be paid for fear of encouraging the imprisonment of other rabbis and Jewish leaders. Rabbi Meir died in prison. In the case of Gilad Shalit, the argument against ransoming him from Hamas terrorists is even more compelling than it was in Rabbi Meir’s case. In Rabbi Meir’s case, the main risk was encouraging more such kidnappings and ransoms. Here, as the ZOA has previously argued, the record shows that there is a significant percentage of released terrorists who have gone on to commit more murders and violence against Jews. The appeals to put ourselves in the shoes of the families of the kidnapped are deeply moving and understandable, but cannot be the basis for our decisions. The duty of the state is to protect its citizens. It follows that the most important consideration must be preventing the loss of further innocent lives to terror. If this dilemma was posed to any other government, it is hard to believe that they would accept the demands of terrorists and kidnappers. If a U.S. serviceman was kidnapped by terrorists in Afghanistan who demanded the release 100 terrorists from Guantanamo, would the U.S. government agree? Clearly, it would not. To learn more, visit zoa.org.

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very ORT student has a compelling story to tell, and all share one common thread: the desire to achieve, to hone their abilities, and to aim high. Whether exploring new technologies in Latin America, learning English with foreign peers, or increasing their employable skills for an ever-competitive job market, these students represent success. Here are just a few examples of how ORT works for so many: Meet Mandel from Brooklyn’s Crown Heights, who will earn both a GED and an associate’s degree in graphic design. “The individual attention I get through small classes and

the one-on-one tutoring have made it possible for me to never give up my dreams of reaching higher.” Meet Yosef, who came to New York five years ago to enter a yeshiva because none existed in his native Nebraska. He now has a GED and an associate’s degree in business management. “ORT took me from my teen years into adulthood and prepared me to begin my future.” Meet Tina, originally from China, who decided to pursue a college education to make a better life for herself and her son. “Bramson (school in New York) welcomed us with open arms and has been with me every step of the way in my journey to

self-empowerment. I now know that I can accomplish anything life throws at me and create a better future for my son.” What better way to keep faith with students like Mandel, Yosef and Tina than by contributing to ORT so that more students can prosper the way they have? Call Midge Rauch at 239.353.3065 to join Gulf Beaches ORT and to find out more about our chapter’s activities. Just $36 will give you a year’s membership. Upcoming local events Our upcoming events include the following (for more information and reservations, please call Hella Amelkin at 239.649.4000):

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January 19, 2012, noon: Gulf Beaches ORT Luncheon honoring Dottie Magen at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Speaker: Bill Meek of Harmon Meek Gallery. February 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m.: Annual Benefit Dinner at Quail Creek Country Club. An incomparable musical evening starring Naples’ own Billy Dean and Dawn. Proceeds will benefit a specific ORT school or project. March 15, 2012, 1:30 p.m.: Graphologist Alan Levine of Sanibel will shine a spotlight on Louis Armstrong through an analysis of his handwriting. At the Jewish Federation of Collier County offices.

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National Council of Jewish Women update By Linda Wainick, co-President

t our opening luncheon, we had the opportunity to learn about the many services provided by the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Our guest was Anabel Sathan, the new Outreach Legal Advocate. She will be working directly with NCJW’s Courtwatch Team. She will be in court on Wednesdays, along with our “Courtwatchers.” Anabel recently graduated from FGCU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, which included studying advocacy. She interned with the Shelter for the past year. She shared Shelter statistics for the last fiscal year – total individuals sheltered: 541; total children served: 921; total adults served: 2,757; total pets served: 59; total safety plans: 37,489; total hotline calls: 2,779; community presentations: 570; total support group sessions: 946. The Shelter is in a confidential location for the security of the residents. The goal is to provide a safe refuge for adult and child victims of domestic violence. It has many programs and services, including emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, individual and group counseling, transitional living, support groups, direct assistance, court advocacy, rural outreach program, and healing arts program.

The “Gentle” Men Against Domestic Violence program involves advocates who go to the high schools to talk to teens about healthy relationships. The Hands Are For Helping program is an intervention targeting younger children to stop the cycle of domestic violence, by teaching that hands are for helping, not hitting. The Women of Means program supports self-identified affluent women who have specialized needs based on the power, privilege and access to resources by their batterer. Other programs and services include elder abuse response for those over 55, community education, children’s counseling, safe and together, child care services, after-school youth development programs, and parenting classes. Teen programs include primary prevention, healthy relationships, youth advisory council, teen support group,and expect respect. There are legal services, including on-site attorneys, immigration, legal workshops, court advocacy. The Shelter collaborates with over 50 local service organizations and provides training to judges. Our section, under the leadership of Carol Klein, has been involved in Courtwatch for over 10 years. Domestic Violence Court is every Wednesday morning. Team members observe and provide feedback to the

Shelter. Training is provided. Since NCJW has been involved, there have been positive changes to the court system. And continued observation of domestic violence cases has been shown to insure that it remains an effective and equitable process. Please call Carol Klein to join our “Courtwatchers.” They truly make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. We also support the Shelter by donating items to the Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 Second Ave. North.

Upcoming NCJW events: December 14: Annual Women’s Chanukah Celebration January 8: Me and My Girl at the Broadway Palm January 17: Luncheon Meeting at the Vineyards Country Club March 22: Luncheon and Fashion Show If you have clothes, accessories, furniture, etc., which you no longer use, Options is the perfect place to donate.

House sitting/pet sitting services available Non-smoker / non-drinker available for house sitting and/or pet sitting (long or short term). Excellent references. Reasonable rates. For more information, call 239.285.4722.

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Naples Jewish Social Club update By Illeen Mittleman, President

he Naples Jewish Social Club is a friendly group from southern Lee, Collier and Marco, representing the entire Jewish spectrum. We encourage members to jump on board and let your ideas take shape. Annual Chanukah Gala It’s not too late for reservations to our annual Chanukah gala scheduled for Saturday evening, December 17. The location in Estero is the beautiful clubhouse of Country Creek, noted for its fine dining. The menu will be an array of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and an open bar starting at 6:00 p.m. The buffet dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. The band, Michael Nardi and friends, will play for our listening and dancing pleasure. Michael’s band was enjoyed by all who attended our gala last year. The cost for this evening is $30 per member and $40 for guests. The cut-off for receipt of reservations is Thursday December 8. No cancellations or reservations will be assured

after that date. Send your checks to Carolyn Chodock at 26445 Williamsburg Dr., Bonita Springs, FL 34135. For questions, call Illeen Mittleman at 440.221.6468. Please bring an UNWRAPPED gift to be donated to Jewish Family Services for distribution to needy Jewish children in the community at Chanukah. A side entrance to the club on the left as you face the building (golf side) is available for guests with special ambulatory needs, which gives access to an elevator up to the dining room. The room arrangement has been reconfigured to allow easier access to the buffet and more space to move about. Handle with Care theatre party Our November event was a wonderful theatre party at the Gulfshore Playhouse. Handle with Care is a thought-provoking story of Ayelet, an Israeli girl who is dragged by her

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grandmother on a road trip to America in search of a dream. We owe many thanks to Paula Nisenson for planning this event. Bridge and Mahjongg In addition to our regular monthly events, we offer bridge and Mahjongg. Our special interest groups of bridge and maj remain an active, social part of our group. Our terrific bridge games, which include social and duplicate, are played respectively on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at Sterling Oaks Clubhouse in Naples. Games begin at 6:00 p.m. Coffee and cookies are served. Cost is $8 per couple. Reservations are a must by the preceding Thursday. Contact Tilda Ellis at 239.949.9913. Our Mahjongg game is a spirited one played every Thursday at Long Shore Lake Clubhouse in Naples. Lunch is available at the Clubhouse followed by a fast-paced game for experienced players. Be there for lunch

at 11:30 a.m. and continue with play ending at 4:00 p.m. Contact Pauline Taxman at 239.592.7760 or Sondra Greer at 239.353.4468. We are always open to suggestions for special interest groups as we do in bridge and mahjongg. The Naples Jewish Social Club is a friendly group from Southern Lee, Collier and Marco, representing the entire Jewish spectrum. We encourage members to jump on board and let your ideas take shape. For Sunshine matters, please contact Judy Lansat for updates on members’ health and life events at 239.352.0287. For Membership matters, call Sondra Greer 239.353.4468. For any general questions or suggestions, contact Sheila Marks at 239.514.8289. To contact the Naples Jewish Social Club, contact Illeen Mittleman, President, at 440.221.6468 or imtwirl@sbcglobal.net.

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JWI celebrates 14th class of extraordinary “Women to Watch” Millie Sernovitz JWI Past International President

s Jewish women continue to change the face of so many disciplines – art, culture and community; business, politics and media; family, science and spirituality – Jewish Women International (JWI) strives to promote women’s leadership in ways that captivate and inspire the Jewish community. JWI has selected its 14th class of “Women to Watch” – exceptional Jewish women leaders from across the United States who will receive JWI’s prestigious national leadership award in 2011. In addition to appearing in the fall issue of Jewish Woman, the women will be honored at the annual Women to Watch celebration in Washington, D.C. – a gala luncheon, awards ceremony and vibrant honorees’ discussion panel. This year’s event will take place Monday, December 5. Selected for their unique contributions across a wide array of pro-

fessions, the honorees are: Mia Bauer, New York, NY, chief creative officer, co-founder and vice president of Crumbs Bake Shop, known for their gourmet baked goods and signature cupcakes. Abby Greensfelder, Washington, DC, founder, owner and executive producer of Half Yard Productions, an entertainment production company which develops and produces television specials and series for networks such as Bravo, TLC, Discovery, History and Animal Planet. Kim Morris Heiman, Cincinnati, OH, president of SK Textile and managing director at Standard Textile Company, suppliers of textile products and services to hospitality and healthcare markets worldwide. Alexis Kashar, Scarsdale, NY, activist attorney for the deaf and hardof-hearing community, and public policy chair for the National Association for the Deaf. Kathy E. Manning, Greensboro, NC, first woman chair of the Board of Trustees of The Jewish Federations of North America; attorney specializing in litigation and immigration. Rynthia Manning Rost, Bethesda, MD, vice president of public

affairs for the Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO); responsible for national community affairs, public relations and cause marketing initiatives. Julie Schonfeld, New York, NY, rabbi; executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly, the international membership association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis; the first woman to professionally lead a rabbinic organization. Ellen Stone, New York, NY, senior vice president, marketing at Bravo Media; oversees the development of all brand strategy, consumer, ad sales and digital marketing; heads multi-million dollar campaigns for franchises such as The Real Housewives and Top Chef. Abbie Weisberg, Chicago, IL, CEO/executive director of Keshet, a non-profit guided by Jewish values, serving individuals with developmental disabilities; widely sought expert on best-practice integration and inclusive special-education teaching methods. Esther B. Newman, Rockville, MD, founder and executive director of Leadership Montgomery, a 22-year-old nonprofit with nationally-

recognized community leadership programs, is the recipient of JWI’s Community Leadership Award, honoring one woman’s ability to galvanize the Washington, D.C. community, mentor new leaders and make the D.C. area a better place to live, work and thrive. Jewish Woman magazine was established to be a different kind of Jewish magazine, embracing the breadth and depth of Jewish women’s experiences. Each issue is rich with resources to enhance a woman’s Jewish identity, personal spirituality and lifestyle. Jewish Women International is the leading Jewish organization empowering women and girls through economic literacy, community training, healthy relationships education, and the proliferation of women’s leadership. To learn more about the JWI’s Women to Watch or other JWI endeavors locally and nationally, please contact Millie Sernovitz at 239.498.2778 or millie@sernovitz.com. Also, please visit the JWI website at www.jwi.org or its companion website for Jewish Woman magazine at www.jwmag. org.

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Hadassah update President

am pleased to announce that Professor Ehud S. Kokia is the new Director General of Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. By assuming the leadership of Hadassah Medical Organization, which includes both Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem and Hadassah University Hospital Mount Scopus, Professor Kokia replaces Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef, who served as Director General for 11 years. “I undertake this important responsibility with appreciation and awe for the Hadassah Medical Organization’s pioneering contributions to the State of Israel and the Israeli medical system,” Prof. Kokia said. “I know that as they have for decades, HMO’s 6,000 employees will be at my side as we continue the path that was paved by my colleague and friend, Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef. And I know they will be joined by the hundreds of thousands of members, friends and supporters of the Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America, to help us continue to provide superb patient care and produce groundbreaking research.” Kokia, 61, has a 37-year

career as a physician and healthcare executive. Most recently, he was CEO of Maccabi Healthcare Services, a position he held since 2007. Hadassah Donors who would like to, or have made a donation of $5,000 or more to the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Tower Campaign will have an exciting opportunity to meet both Professor Kokia and Professor MorYosef as well as Hadassah Doctors Professor Neri Laufer, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and pioneer in invitro fertilization, and Professor Benjamin Reubinoff, Director of the Embryonic Stem Cell Reseach Center, on Saturday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m. in Boca Raton at the Gala Centennial Tower Celebration Dinner Tribute to Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef. For more information, please contact Nancy Wiadro at 239.269.3666 or nwiadro@hadassah.org, or Lisa Moore at 877.949.1818. We have two wonderful Knowledge and Nosh programs presented by Hadassah member and educator, Dr. June Sochen: On Thursday, December 1 at noon she will be speaking to us at McCormick and Schmick’s at the Mercato on “Jewish Feminism, Where Were We and Where Are We Now.” And on Sunday, December 25 at 7:00 p.m. at a private home, Dr. Sochen will present “Louis Brandeis: A Lawyer/Zionist/Justice You Should Know,” as a special Chanukah dessert event, including spouses and guests.

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SAVE THE DATE December 1: Knowledge & Nosh @ Noon December 4: Hadassah New and Transfer Member Open House December 14: Women’s Organizations Chanukah Celebration December 18: Major Gifts and Keepers of the Gate Event December 25: Knowledge & Nosh @ Night January 15: Associates Evening Event January 21: Countdown to the Centennial and Dedication Event in Boca Raton January 25: Mahj and Card Party February 12: Benefit Concert “A Simcha in Song” for Hadassah’s Centennial 100th Anniversary February 29: Membership Luncheon March 11: Hadassah New, Prospective, Transfer Member Brunch March 29: Installation Luncheon April 1: Evening Group Progressive Dinner April 20-22: Florida Central Region Conference April 22: Associates End-of-Season Brunch For details, contact Rhonda Brazina at 239.325.8689 or rfbraz@aol.com. We will be having a New and Transfer Member Open House on Sunday, December 4. And...this is your last chance to become a Life Member or Associate (male affiliate of Hadassah) for the bargain price of $100. Make yourself, your children, grandchildren, husbands and friends Life Members and Associates before December 30 to take advantage of this special offer. Please contact Shelley Skelton at 239.676.3052 or shellskel@mac.com, or Carol Weisberg at 239.254.8282 or

carolw@tetragonia.com if you would like to attend the Open House and to get information about becoming a Life Member or Associate.. It’s not too late to join us for our Major Donor and Keepers of the Gate Centennial Red Carpet Event on Sunday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Silverspot Cinema at the Mercato. We will hear from Joyce Rabin, new chair of the Hadassah Medical Organization. Joyce will bring us the very latest news about the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower and the cutting-edge research that takes place at

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Chanukah: From the Humanistic Jewish point of view Paula Creed President

entrée is available. Also included is a scrumptious dessert and beverage, all for $30 including tax and gratuity. Reservations may be made by mailing a check payable to “HJH” to Cynthia Cook, 25051 Banbridge Court, #202, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Be sure to include your phone number and indicate a choice of entrée with your reservation. For further information, contact Cynthia Cook at CynthiaECook@aol.com or 239.495.8197. It is important to Humanistic Jews to understand the origins of Jewish festivals like Chanukah, whose roots precede priestly and rabbinic Judaism. Most everyone has heard the story of the brave Maccabees who defeated the pagan Greco-Assyrians in 165 BCE. According to this tale, when they went to purify the Temple, they found only enough oil to last for one day, but a miracle occurred that caused it to last for eight days. This version of the Chanukah story does not appear in Jewish sources for several hundred years. Moreover, contemporaneous sources and modern historians tell a different tale.

In Judea of 165 BCE, there was a great deal of internal class and cultural conflict following the earlier introduction of Hellenistic Greek culture by Alexander the Great in 333 BCE. Jerusalem’s aristocracy, including many in the priesthood, was attracted to the new Greek ideas. Many sought to recreate Jerusalem as a Greek city (polis) replete with Grecian symbolism, architecture and values. For many other Jews this was anathema. Led by a band of rural priests known as the Hasmoneans, poorer and agrarian traditionalists began a civil revolt against this Hellenized aristocracy. Eventually, Antiochus, ruler of the Greco-Assyrian kingdom that ruled Judea, intervened. However, the Hasmoneans, who had now taken on the appellation “Maccabee” (possibly meaning “hammerers”) managed a victory. The Temple had indeed been desecrated in the eyes of the traditionalists. They formally rededicated it during an eight-day festival meant to recall the dedication of King Solomon’s Temple hundreds of years earlier during the eight-day fall festivals of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret. This probably

accounted for the length of the new dedication. Sukkot once also featured significant torchlight celebrations and this, too, may have migrated over to Chanukah. Others have suggested that a folk winter solstice festival was also co-opted. The miracle of the oil is not mentioned until hundreds of years later in Talmudic Rabbinic literature when the military victory commemorated by Chanukah was a distant memory. More recently, Jews had suffered horrible defeats in uprisings against the Romans. The Talmudic Rabbis wisely chose to de-emphasize celebrating the military victory in favor of the miraculous. Humanistic Jews insist that their holidays give them integrity. Rather than celebrating miracles, Humanistic Jews celebrate Chanukah as a triumph of the human spirit which led the Maccabees to stand up for their beliefs. For more information about the Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Southwest Florida, visit www.humanisticjewishhavurahswfl.org or call Paula Creed at 239.495.8484.

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tor Donna Azu and enjoy Chanukah songs from Temple Shalom preschool students. RSVP to Shelley Skelton at 239.676.3052 or shellskel@mac.com, or Marlene Oshry at 239.304.5963 or marleneoshry@embarqmail.com. Mark your calendars for Hadassah’s Annual Mah Jongg & Card Party on Wednesday, January 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club in Naples. We will play Mahj, cards and Mexican Train. If you would

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Get the Service you Deserve December 2011 / 5772 SUNDAY lighting MONDAY Candle times:

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

December 2: 5:17 December 9: 5:18 December 16: 5:20 December 23: 5:23 December 30: 5:27

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

10:00am JFS Bereavement Support Group 11:30am JCMI Mah Jongg 12:00pm HDH Knowl & Nosh 1:00pm NJC Board Mtg 5:30pm TS Rosh Chodesh 7:00pm Israel Affairs Forum

11:30am ORT Board Mtg 5:30pm HJH Potluck 7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm CJD Faith Service at NJC 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

8:30am TS Torah Talk 9:30am BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

9:00am BT Religious School 9:00am CHA Hebrew School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Study 10:00am TS Adult Ed 10:00am TS Sunday School 11:00am HDH Open House 5:00pm CJD Faith Service

11:30am NCJW Vision Lnch 1:00pm HDH Board Mtg 5:30pm JCMI Bingo 6:00pm HM Volunteer Rec

9:00am JFS Exec Comm 10:00am JCMI choir practice 10:00am TS-S Board Mtg 10:00am Yiddish Club 10:30am JCMI-S Gen Mtg 12:15pm BT Adult Ed 1:30pm CJD Meeting 5:30pm Jewish Bus. Conn.

10:00am JFS Therapy/ Support Group 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 1:30pm WCA New Yorker 2:30pm CRC Meeting 4:00pm BT Religious School

10:00am JFS Bereavement Support Group 11:30am JCMI Mah Jongg 3:00pm HM Exec Comm 7:00pm TS Exec Comm 7:15pm HDH Evening Grp

5:00pm TS Kaball-Tot Shabbat 7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

9:00am NJC Mah Jongg Fun Day 10:00am NCJW Bd Mtg 10:30am TS Caregivers Support Group 5:30pm JCMI Bingo

10:00am JCMI choir practice 10:30am JCMI-S Bd Mtg 11:30am TS-S Luncheon 12:00pm JCMI-S Lunch 12:00pm NJC Men’s Club 5:00pm TS Exec Comm 7:00pm TS Board Mtg 7:30pm JFCC Board Mtg

9:00am BT Religious School 9:00am CHA Hebrew School 9:30am JCMI Men’s Club 10:00am NJC Educ Prog 10:00am TS Sunday School 10:00am ZOA Speaker Ser 11:00am TS Family Fun Day

9:30am HJH Board Mtg 10:00am JFS Support Group 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 1:00pm Women’s Chanukah 2:30pm Israel Affairs Meeting 4:00pm BT Religious School 7:30pm BT Film 7:30pm JCMI - Adult Ed

10:00am JFS Brvmnt Group 11:30am JCMI Mah Jongg 1:30pm TS-S Book Bag 3:00pm HM Board Mtg 7:00pm BT Board Mtg 7:00pm JCMI CJD Readers & Thinkers

7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services 6:00pm NJSC Chanukah Gala

20 1st night of Chanukah

9:00am BT Religious School 12:00pm NJC-S Book Club 9:00am CHA Hebrew School 1:00pm HDH Study Group 9:30am JCMI Rabbi Adult Ed 5:30pm JCMI Bingo 9:30am JWV Meeting 10:00am TS Sunday School 10:30am HDH Major Gifts 2:00pm JCMI Film 4:15pm GenShoah SWFL 6:30pm BT Deli Night

10:00am JFS Therapy/ Support Group 9:00am JFS Board Mtg 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 10:00am JCMI choir practice 4:00pm BT Religious School 10:00am Yiddish Club 5:00pm CHA Chanukah 12:15pm BT Adult Ed Festival 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 5:45pm JCMI Chanukah 2:00pm NJC Board Mtg 7:30pm TS WIJL

25 CHRISTMAS

9:00am BT Religious School 10:30am TS Caregivers 9:00am CHA Hebrew School Support Group 10:00am NJC Educ Prog 5:30pm JCMI Bingo 10:00am TS Sunday School 7:30pm BT Book Group 12:00pm BT Latke Lunch 7:00pm HDH Knowledge & Nosh

10:00am JFS Bereavement Support Group 11:30am JCMI Mah Jongg 3:00pm HM Board Mtg 5:45pm JFCC Community Hanukkah Celeb. 7:00pm TS Board Mtg 7:30pm JCMI Board Mtg

5:30pm HJH Hanukkah Party 9:30am BT Services 7:30pm BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 7:30pm NJC Services 10:00am TS Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

7:30pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

9:30am BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services

10:00am JFS Brvmnt Group 10:00am JCMI choir practice 10:00am JFS Therapy/ 11:30am JCMI Mah Jongg Support Group 12:15pm BT Adult Ed 1:00pm CHA Lunch & Learn 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 7:00pm TS Board Mtg 4:00pm BT Religious School

Throughout the year, some holidays fall within the normal work week. The Federation office will be closed in observance of those holidays which are listed in all CAPITAL LETTERS.

Key: • AJC: American Jewish Committee • ATS: American Technion Society • BT: Beth Tikvah • CHA: Chabad Jewish Center of Naples • CJD: Catholic/Jewish Dialogue • CRC: Community Relations Committee • HDH: Hadassah • HJH: Humanistic Jewish Havurah • HM: Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida • ISRB: Israel Bonds

Federation Star Publication Policy The Federation Star is a subsidized arm of the Jewish Federation of Collier County (JFCC). Its purpose and function is to publicize the activities and programs of the “Federation,” and to publicize the ongoing activities of the established and recognized Jewish organizations within Collier County. The mission of the JFCC is to reach out and unite all Jews of the greater Collier County area. While offering opinions and points of view do, and will continue to, exist about many issues of importance to Jews, the Federation Star will confine itself to publishing ONLY items that report the facts of actual events of concern to Jews and will only offer commentary that clearly intends to unite all Jews in a common purpose or purposes. Critical or derogatory comments directed at individuals or organizations will NOT be published in the Federation Star.

• JCMI: Jewish Congregation of Marco Island • JCMI-M: JCMI Men’s Club • JCMI-S: JCMI Sisterhood • JFCC: Jewish Federation of Collier County • JFS: Jewish Family Services • JNF: Jewish National Fund • JWV: Jewish War Veterans • MDA: Magen David Adom • NCJW: National Council of Jewish Women • NJC: Naples Jewish Congregation (Adopted by the Officers and Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Collier County 1/98) To avoid misunderstandings, controversies and destructive divisions among our people, the Officers and Board of Trustees of the “Federation” have adopted the following publication policy: Advertisements: All advertisements, regardless of their sponsor, shall be paid for in full, at the established rates, prior to publication. The contents of all advertisements shall be subject to review and approval of the Federation Board or its designee. Commercial advertisers may make credit arrangements with the advertising manager, subject to the approval of the Federation Board. Regular Columns: Regular columns shall be accepted only from leaders (Rabbis, Presidents, Chairpersons) of established and recognized Jewish organizations within Collier County and the designated Chairpersons of the regular committees of the Jewish Federation of Collier County.

• NJC-M: Naples Jewish Congregation Men’s Club • NJC-S: Naples Jewish Congregation Sisterhood • NJSC: Naples Jewish Social Club • ORT: Organization for Rehabilitation/Training • TS: Temple Shalom • TS-M: Temple Shalom Men’s Club • TS-S: Temple Shalom Sisterhood • WCA: Women’s Cultural Alliance • ZOA: Zionist Organization of America

Special Announcements: Special announcements shall be accepted from established Jewish organizations within Collier County and may, at the discretion of the Federation Board, be subject to the conditions applicable to paid advertisements, as set forth above. News Items: Only those news items pertaining to matters of general interest to the broadest cross-section of the Jewish Community will be accepted for publication. Note: Items of controversial opinions and points of view, about political issues, will not be accepted for publication without prior approval of a majority of the Federation Officers and Trustees. All persons and organizations objecting to the actions and rulings of the Editor or Publications Committee Chairman shall have the right to appeal those rulings to the Officers and Board of Trustees of the JFCC.

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According to the By-Laws of the Jewish Federation of Collier County, members are those individuals who make an annual gift of $36 or more to the UJA Federation Campaign in our community. For more information, please contact the Federation at (239) 263-4205.

December 2011 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 31A Federation Star TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455-3030  Fax: 455-4361 Email: info@naplestemple.org www.naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller Cantor Donna Azu James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Donald L. Shapiro, President Susan Shechter Daugherty, Exec. Dir. Caren Plotkin, Religious School Dir. Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director Peter Lewis, Organist/Choir Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. Shabbat - Saturday 10:00 a.m. • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Adult Education • Havurot • Youth Groups • Religious School • Judaic Library • Hebrew School • Pre-School • Adult Choir • Social Action • Outreach

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Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Ph.D, DD 234-6366 Email: sylvinwolf@comcast.net www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

Rabbi Edward M. Maline, DD Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Bernie Seidman, President

Don Pomerantz, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist

Shabbat Services Friday 8:00 p.m.

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Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. May - August: services once a month

• Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Brownstein Judaica Gift Shop

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Give us a call. We’ll be there for you in a flash. Working with the Endowment Fund of the Federation is the best way to zoom in to develop a charitable giving/estate planning program.

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Phone: (239) 434-1818 Email: bethtikvahnaples@aol.com Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org President: Stuart Kaye Vice President: Phil Jason Secretary: Sue Hammerman Shabbat Services Friday evenings at 7:30pm Saturday mornings at 9:30am Youth Education - Adult Education Community Events

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

Jewish Federation of Collier County Phone: 263-4205  Fax: 263-3813 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation President: Rosalee Bogo • Executive Director: David Willens

Jewish Family Services Phone: 325-4444 • Chairperson: Millie Sernovitz • Executive Director: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

American Technion Society • Chapter Dir: Jennifer Singer, 941-378-1500 • Naples Chairman: L.C. Goldman, 592-5884

Hadassah, Collier Co. Chapter • President: Lynn Weiner, 598-1009

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida • President: Joshua Bialek, 263-9200

Humanistic Jewish Havurah of Southwest Florida • Paula Creed, 495-8484

Israel Bonds • Reva Pearlstein, 800-622-8017 • Tyler Korn, 254-0400

Jewish National Fund • Clearwater office, 888-563-0099

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Jewish War Veterans Post 202, Collier Co. Chapter • Commander, Gil Block, 304-5953 • Senior Vice Commander, M/Gen. Bernard L. Weiss, USAF Ret. 594-7772

Naples Friends of American Magen David Adom (MDA) • Exec Dir: Robert Schwartz, 954-457-9766

Naples Jewish Social Club

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• Co-President: Hella Amelkin, 649-4000 • Co-President: Midge Rauch, 353-3065

Women’s Cultural Alliance • President: Jane Hersch, 948-0003

Zionist Organization of America • President Southwest Florida Chapter: Jerry Sobel, 597-0855

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Section B

December 2011/5772 Y Vol. 21 #4

Chanukah features

Fighting destruction and violence: A Chanukah commitment

Also in this section: Jewish Interest & Israel & the Jewish World

By Amy Hirshberg Lederman

that promote peace, harmony and did something this week that I commanded not to let our ego and Bal tashchit teaches us not to collaboration? Games like “Peace haven’t done in a long time. And our relationship to the world become destroy because destruction leads Games” which promotes positive, while what I did was not a crime, distorted by our physical conquest to more destruction. When we conpeaceful relationships through comit made me feel like committing one of it. The significance of this idea is sciously refrain from destroying our munity service and social action or by the end of the day. I spent the afprofound: in the midst of taking the habitat, when we preserve rather than “In the Orchard,” which encourages ternoon shopping for Chanukah gifts spoils of war, we are required to mainwaste our precious resources, when children to work together for a comat the mall. tain respect and regard for we maintain rather than damage our mon goal. The Internet is a good place I started out feeling the earth. material possessions, we turn away to start for ideas and resources for calm and confident that Talmudic rabbis exfrom the negative within us and move similar games. I could whip through panded this ban against toward the good. In seeking to preserve Mahatma Gandhi said it best the stores in a few hours destruction (called bal rather than destroy the world around when he said: “If we are to reach real and snatch up the perfect tashchit in Hebrew) to inus, we fulfill the Divine purpose for peace in this world... we shall have presents for all my little clude a prohibition against which we were created – to tend and to start with the children.” Let’s give loved ones. But within 10 tearing garments, destroycare for the earth. (Genesis 2:15) peace a chance this Chanukah by minutes, my confidence ing buildings, breaking While the Talmudic rabbis did choosing toys and games that reflect turned to frustration, then vessels, clogging wells, not contend with games like Mortal this commitment. anger, as I walked through diverting water, killing Kombat or Devil’s Destruction, they Amy Lederman aisle after aisle of games animals for convenience, understood the negaAmy Hirshberg Lederman is an award-winning aulike Mortal Kombat, Devil’s Dewasting fuel and eating extravagant tive influence of dethor and syndicated columnist, international speaker, struction and Ultra Violent World. I foods instead of simpler ones. Why struction and sought Jewish educator and attorney. Her second book, One was particularly “inspired” by Grand so many additional restrictions? Beto curtail it. Wouldn’t God, Many Paths: Finding Meaning and InspiraTheft Auto which encourages children cause the rabbis understood a great it be wise this Chation in Jewish Teachings, won the 2009 Best Book to use handguns, grenades, assault deal about human nature: they realnukah if instead of on Religion and Spirituality from the Arizona Book rifles, submachine guns and rocket ized that we do not easily set limits buying our children Publishing Association. For more information about launchers to hijack cars, demolish on ourselves and must be taught and toys that promote vioAmy, visit www.amyhirshberglederman.com. property and kill policeman just for trained NOT to be destructive. lence, we buy ones the sport of it. Call me old-fashioned, but isn’t something terribly wrong with our culture when our best-selling toys encourage and even glorify aggression, destruction and violence? Shouldn’t we try harder to deliver a more hopeful message to our children Jewish Federation of Collier County and grandchildren in this fragile and and our Community Synagogues and Organizations chaotic world? invite you to join us I am certainly not the first to ask these questions. Ample scientific research indicates that toys and games that promote aggression and violence harm the development and behavior of children. The studies conclude that a direct correlation exists between children who play violent video games Greetings from Community Leaders and poor school performance, belligCandle Lighting Y ”Shalom Dancers” erence and physical fighting. Going back more than two thouConcert by the Naples Klezmer Revival Band sand years, “Jewish research” came to and lots of holiday spirit for the whole family! a similar conclusion about the effect WE CELEBRATE OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY of violence and destruction on the Jewish Federation of Collier County and Jewish Family Services, Beth Tikvah, Chabad Jewish Center of Naples, human psyche. In times of warfare, Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, Naples Jewish Congregation, Temple Shalom, Hadassah, the Torah forbids us to destroy any Humanistic Jewish Havurah, Israel Bonds, JNF, Jewish War Veterans Post 202, NCJW, fruit-bearing trees when we conquer Naples Friends of Magen David Adom, Naples Jewish Social Club, ORT a city. (Deuteronomy 20:19) We are

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CHANUKAH

Mini Sufganiyot recipe

By Dalia Hemed

Mini Sufganiyot (Israeli-style doughnuts) Sufganiyot are fried jelly-filled doughnuts traditional to Hanukkah in Israel. You can serve them filled with jam or jelly, which is traditional, or fill them with Nutella for a flavor twist. They also taste great unfilled, simply dipped in sugar or cinnamon sugar. Makes about 50 mini or 25 regular size sufganiyot INGREDIENTS 1 packet active dry yeast 1 tsp + 2 tbsp granulated white sugar ¼ cup warm water 1 cup warm milk or unsweetened milk substitute (almond, rice, soy) 1 tsp lemon or orange zest 1 tsp vanilla ¾ tsp salt 2 egg yolks ¼ cup vegetable shortening 3-4 cups all-purpose baking flour ¾ cup powdered or granulated white sugar, for dusting About 1 cup fruit jam or jelly, for filling (optional) You will also need: electric hand mixer or immersion blender, 3 cookie sheets, parchment paper or Silpats, kitchen syringe or cake decorating tool with narrow frosting tip

PREPARATION Pour yeast into a large mixing bowl along with 1 tsp of sugar. Pour ¼ cup of the lukewarm water (about 110 degrees) over the yeast, stir to dissolve. Wait 10 minutes. Add lukewarm milk or milk substitute to the bowl along with lemon or orange zest, vanilla, salt, and the egg yolks. Whisk until well blended. Add vegetable shortening to the bowl. Use a hand mixer or immersion blender to break up the shortening into small pieces. Begin adding the flour to the bowl by half-cupfuls, stirring with a large spoon each time flour is added. When mixture becomes too thick to stir, use your hands to knead. Continue to add flour and knead the dough until it’s smooth and just a little bit sticky. The amount of flour you will need to achieve this texture varies – only add flour until the dough holds together and is pliable and elastic. Grease another mixing bowl, and then place the dough into the clean bowl.

Cover the bowl with a damp towel. Let the dough rise for 60-75 minutes until it has doubled in size. Line three cookie sheets with parchment paper or Silpats. Pull small pieces from the dough and roll them into ¾ inch balls. These are your “sufganiyot.” Place the Sufganiyot on to the parchment paper, spaced about an inch apart. The dough will rise again and expand, so leave room for that. Once all of the sufganiyot have been rolled, let the dough rise again for about 60 minutes until they rise again and puff up. Fill a deep sauté pan or skillet with oil to a depth of ½ inch. Heat the oil slowly to 350 degrees F. Fry the sufganiyot in batches of 6-8 at a time in 350 degree F oil. When they turn brown on the bottom,

turn them over using a spatula or slotted spoon. The sufganiyot should take 2- 3 minutes to brown evenly on all sides. If they brown or blacken faster than that, the oil is too hot – let it cool down a bit before continuing. Pour granulated or confectioner’s sugar into a wide shallow bowl. Place an empty plate beside that. You don’t have to fill the sufganiyot – you can simply dust them with confectioners’ sugar or roll them in granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar. If you want to fill them, first fill a kitchen syringe or a cake-decorating tool with jelly. If your jelly is thick or lumpy, blend it first to make it smooth so you won’t clog your injector. Use a sharp thin knife to puncture a small hole in the sufganiyot. Push the injector tip into the hole and inject the sufganiyot with a touch of jam. Dip or dust the sufganiyot in the sugar to coat, or sprinkle with sugar. Repeat for remaining sufganiyot.

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Hanukkah humor No Latkes It was Chanukah and the Tiny Village was in fear of not having any latkes because they had run out of flour. Rudy, the rabbi, was called upon to help solve the problem. He said, “Don’t worry. You can substitute matzo meal for the flour and the latkes will be just as delicious!” Sheila looks to her husband and says, “Morty, you think it’ll work?” “Of course! As everybody knows...Rudolph, the Reb, knows grain, dear!” The Grandmother Last year, just before Hanukkah, Miriam, a grandmother, was giving directions to her grown up grandson who was coming to visit with his wife. “You come to the front door of the condominium complex. I am in apartment 2B.” Miriam continued, “There is a big panel at the door. With your elbow push button 2B. I will buzz you in. Come inside, the elevator is on the right. Get in, and with your elbow hit 2. When you get out I am on the left. With your elbow, hit my doorbell.” “Grandma, that sounds easy,” replied Jonathan, the grandson, “but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow.” To which she answered, “You’re coming to visit empty handed?” Chanukah Mailing A woman goes to the post office to

buy stamps for her Chanukah cards. She says to the clerk, “May I have 50 Chanukah stamps?” The clerk says, “What denomination?” The woman says, “Oh my God. Has it come to this? Give me 6 Orthodox, 12 Conservative, and 32 Reform.” Deli Story During the first day of Chanukah, two elderly Jewish men were sitting in a deli frequented almost exclusively by Jews in New York City. They were conversing entirely in Yiddish. A Chinese waiter, only one year in New York, came up and in fluent, impeccable Yiddish, asked them if everything was okay and if they were enjoying the holiday. The Jewish men were dumbfounded. “Where did he ever learn such perfect Yiddish?” they both thought. After they paid the bill they asked the restaurant manager, an old friend of theirs, “Where did our waiter learn such fabulous Yiddish?” The manager looked around and leaned in so no one else could hear and said, “Shhhh. He thinks we’re teaching him English.”

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or the past eight years, Chabad of Naples has brought the entire community together for a special Chanukah lighting. This year, we will feature a giant Jelly Belly menorah, which will be lit by the honorable mayor Bill Barnett, adding to the spirit of the holiday and the event! We will also have delicious Kosher food vendors, a children’s performance and a live concert per-

formance by the world famous Benji Rafeli direct from Israel to Naples! Benji is known throughout the world for entertaining large crowds and for bringing audiences to their feet. We will also offer exciting, handson Chanukah activities for children and fun for the whole family. If you would like to help sponsor this event, please contact Rabbi Fishel Zaklos at 239.262.4474.

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Hanukkah – Not for children only Rabbi Sylvin L. Wolf

anukkah begins the evening of Tuesday, December 20. For eight nights we will say blessings, light candles, sing songs, and play dreidel games. Maybe, at least once, we’ll have latkes and/or jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot). Children and grandchildren will open presents. Let’s remember that the Maccabees rededicated the ancient Temple; it is a time for us to rededicate ourselves to our Jewish heritage and tradition. A colleague, Rabbi Gordon Gladstone, sent me what he calls “The Values of Hanukkah.” I share them with you here. May I suggest that you consider these each night as you light your candles.

FIRST NIGHT: CHERUTFREEDOM - We kindle these lights in memory of the dedication and courage of the Maccabees, who willingly fought for the freedom to worship God as their hearts and minds dictated. As we light these candles, we rededicate ourselves to the quest of religious freedom for all, in our land and everywhere. SECOND NIGHT: MISHPOCHA-FAMILY - Tonight, we are conscious of the precious gift of family, the bond that links generation to generation in an unending chain of tradition that has been our heritage for four thousand years. Let us rededicate ourselves to strengthening our families. THIRD NIGHT: TALMUD TORAH-JEWISH LEARNING - As the Maccabees courageously fought to preserve their way of life, let us rededicate ourselves to preserving our way of life through study and practice. May these Hanukkah lights

inspire us to seek the light of knowledge and understanding. FOURTH NIGHT: TIKVAHHOPE - We, like the Maccabees, have known fear and despair. But we have learned from the Maccabees that hope can lead us to triumph over evil. As we light these lights, may our eyes be directed toward the loftiest visions of our faith. FIFTH NIGHT: TZEDAKAHJUSTICE - Our tradition records that during the war against the SyrianGreeks, the people united in the cause of defeating the enemy. Today, our enemies are hunger, disease, poverty, ignorance and tyranny. Tonight, let us rededicate ourselves to the cause of compassion for others and justice for all. SIXTH NIGHT: AHAVAT YISRAEL-LOVE FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLE - The story of Hanukkah is also the story of divisiveness among the people of Israel. Today, we suffer the strains of discord in our religious

family. As we kindle these lights, we rededicate ourselves to working to unite all Israel in the bonds of love and peace. SEVENTH NIGHT: KEDUSHA-HOLINESS - The foe desecrated the Temple with the worship of idols. We desecrate our lives by worshiping power, money and false values. Let us rededicate ourselves to worshipping God and holding holy those repositories of God’s goodness: our brothers and sisters, fellow human beings of every faith and tradition. EIGHTH NIGHT: SHALOMPEACE - The story of Hanukkah is a story of a war fought to secure peace. As we kindle these lights, let us rededicate ourselves to pursuing peace in our own troubled world. And may our efforts culminate in the ultimate peace our tradition promises for the world: the Messianic Era. May you and yours have a Hag Urim Sameach, a joyous Festival of Lights.

A message to the Christian community as they prepare for their holyday Rabbi Edward M. Maline, D.D.

t our community-wide Chanukah celebration to be held on Wednesday, December 21 at JCMI, and attended by several hundred people, I will speak about the meaning of Chanukah not only for the Jewish people, but for the world. At this time I would like to focus my thoughts on the meaning of Christmas, not for Christians but for all the world. I do something rather bizarre on Christmas Eve each year. I like to watch the Midnight Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Why do I do

this? I believe it is important for me to hear what one of the world’s most important spiritual leaders, the Pope, considers important for his message to the world. A few years ago, I listened to the late Pope John Paul II. His message touched me very deeply. He spoke about children since Christmas celebrates the birth of a child. He is not an ordinary child for Christians. Jews do not share the special meaning that child has for Christianity. But the Pope said something about all children that can have meaning for us. Being a father and a grandfather and having watched my children and grandchildren from infancy, I can identify with the Pope’s message. He said that a child does not know bigotry or prejudice. He is accepting of all people regardless of their differences, and his hands are outstretched and his

Dylan Baer, age 5, PreK, Temple Shalom Preschool

heart is open to receive and give unconditional love to all. It is only when the child grows older and is exposed to environmental and peer influences, and lives in the adult society, that he develops attitudes like bigotry and prejudice. So the first message that Christmas has for the world is that we should see each other as children see us and express that unconditional love, caring and acceptance of differences, and the individual uniqueness of every human being. The second message of Christmas for all of us has to do with the lighting of lights, which we do as well during Chanukah. Why do we kindle lights? Why light? Light is a physical act or symbol of a spiritual ideal – that ideal is “enlightenment.” Religion is supposed to be a force for enlightenment and reason, teaching and exemplify-

Sophia Baer, age 5, PreK, Temple Shalom Preschool

ing harmony, unity and concord, not fanaticism and extremism among the human family. On Christmas, everywhere there are lights – on the trees, the ornaments, the decorations of people’s homes, in public places and stores – everywhere. These lights hopefully will symbolize the enlightenment of which I speak. Together, as Jews who celebrate Chanukah and Christians who celebrate Christmas, we can be a great moral force through the observance of our holydays for a world that will be free of bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and dislike of the unlike – a world that can be ONE. May Christians and Jews embrace one another in their different holyday celebrations to forge an idea that will bring blessings to each of us and to all the world.

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Chanukah FAQ How is it spelled, Chanukah or Hanukkah? In the Hebrew, Chanukah is pronounced with the letter chet. The chet’s “ch” sound is not enunciated like the “ch” in child; rather it’s a guttural, throaty sound – like the “ch” in Johann Bach – which does not have an English equivalent. The letter “H” is the closest, but it’s not really it. So while some people spell and pronounce it “Chanukah” and others settle for “Hanukkah,” they really are one and the same.

Is Chanukah a major Jewish holiday? That depends on your definition of “major.” Many define major Jewish holidays as those that feature traditional holiday meals, kiddush, holiday candle-lighting, etc., and when work is forbidden. Only biblical holidays fit this criteria, and Chanukah was instituted some two centuries after the Bible was completed and canonized. Nevertheless, though Chanukah is of rabbinic origin, it is traditionally celebrated in a “major” and very public fashion. The requirement to position the Chanukah menorah at the door or window symbolizes our desire to give the Chanukah miracle a “high profile.” Where does the name “Maccabee” come from? The name Maccabee may come from the Hebrew word for hammer, or for hitting. It is also an acrostic for Mi Kamocha Ba-Elim Hashem! (Who is like You among the mighty, O G‑d!) Is the public celebration of Chanukah a reaction to the holiday of a different faith – to ensure that Jews don’t feel second-class? The Passover seder is carried out in

the privacy of one’s home. On Rosh Hashanah we go to the synagogue to hear the sound of the shofar. But there’s only one holiday whose primary mitzvah is PR-oriented, whose message is meant to be advertised and broadcasted, and that is Chanukah. Originally, the sages who established Chanukah instituted that the menorah be lit at the entranceway to one’s home. The concept of pirsumei nissa, “the publicizing of the miracle,” is, and always was, part and parcel of Chanukah. Many of the laws associated with the menorah reflect this central theme of Chanukah. For example, the Talmud (Shabbat 23b) explains that one who only has sufficient funds for either Chanukah candles or wine for kiddush should purchase the candles, and make do with a wineless kiddush. Why? “The Chanukah lights are more important, because of pirsumei nissa.” In the Diaspora, the practice of publicizing the miracle via lighting the menorah in full view of public thoroughfares was discontinued due to the persecutions that such displays could have potentially engendered. In Jerusalem, though, to this very day menorahs are lit in plastic or glass casings outside the homes. Now that by the grace of G‑d the vast majority of Jews live in lands that pride themselves on their commitment to religious freedom and tolerance, it is certainly appropriate to restore the holiday message that had been silenced for so long. And there certainly has never been a time when the message of the Chanukah lights has been more needed by societies that so thirst for meaning and spirituality. Source: www.chabad.org

We hope you are enjoying this special Chanukah features section. We plan on having a special section for Passover in the April 2012 edition of the Federation Star. If there’s something you would like to see in that section, or if you have something to contribute, please send an email to federationstar@comcast.net.

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s the end of 2011 approaches, financial and tax planning seems more complex than ever as the world economic situation remains unsettled and the stock market seems stuck in a rollercoaster trajectory. But with both tax and interest rates at virtual historical lows, opportunities for income and estate tax planning remain plentiful, even in an uncertain economy. We encourage you to use this final month of the calendar year to review your financial picture and consider some strategies to maximize tax savings opportunities. As with all tax strategies, it is essential that you engage a tax professional before taking final action, but here are some thoughts to consider. Shift income and deductions where possible: Tried and true yearend tax strategies revolve around shifting part of this year’s tax burden to next year. Either shifting income until 2012 by deferring receipt of a bonus payment, or accelerating deductions from next year through prepaying a deductible expense or making a larger charitable gift, or both, can lower the 2011 tax bill and leave those saved tax dollars in your pocket rather than the government’s. Several factors need to be considered, however, such as the impact of future tax legislation or the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Although the Administration proposes to increase taxes on “high income” taxpayer individuals with adjusted gross income over $200,000 and married couples with adjusted gross income over $250,000 through both higher rates and limits on the value of deductions and adjustments to income, those proposals are not expected to take effect before 2013, if at all. Planning for the AMT has become increasingly difficult, and it is vital to figure both your regular and AMT tax before executing year-end tax strategies. Individuals with large state and local tax deductions, large long-term capital gains, exercised stock options, and those with a large number of dependents are among those most prone to AMT exposure. This is an area where skilled tax advice is very important. Impact of 2010 tax legislation:

Last December, Congress and the Administration reached agreement on tax legislation which retained a number of key tax provisions but also reinstated some lapsed taxes or updated their application. Some important points to keep in mind when thinking about year-end tax planning include: Several things stay the same for 2011 and 2012, including ordinary income tax rates with a top rate of 35 percent, long-term capital gains tax rates (15 percent unless it is a gain from the sale of collectibles, which is taxed at 28 percent), and a top tax rate of 15 percent on dividend income. A few important things have changed, including the return of the federal estate and gift tax with a new exclusion amount of $5 million and a lower top rate of 35 percent, at least for 2011 and 2012. In addition, the new estate tax regime includes portability of the unused spousal exclusion amount which can also reduce estate tax liability. And the unified estate and gift tax credit has been reinstated. Two important points to remember here: the annual gift tax exclusion of $13,000 per recipient (or $26,000 if both spouses consent to the gift) remains in the law and could be an important component of an overall strategy to reduce estate and gift tax liability. In addition, the increase in the unified credit amount to $5 million for 2011 and 2012 could provide increased opportunities for tax-free gifts that could not have been previously structured. Some things are up in the air at the end of 2011. The “alternative minimum tax patch,” which expands the exemption amount to preclude the application of the tax to many middle class taxpayers needs to be reenacted. (Note that Congress is likely to take this step even if it does not pass any other major tax legislation.) Charitable giving at year-end: One of the most effective planning strategies to consider at year-end is accelerating your charitable contributions. It can reduce your tax liability and get needed financial support into the hands of your favorite charity sooner. Some year-end points to remember:

Gifts by check are considered complete this year as long as dated and mailed by December 31, even if the charity does not cash the check until January 2012. Pledges and other obligations cannot be deducted unless actually satisfied by December 31. Gifts of appreciated property that would produce long-term capital gains directly to a charity generally provide a bigger tax savings than selling the asset. The reverse is often true for gifts of loss property. Because the overall tax rate situation is not likely to get better, that is, dramatically lower, in the near future, you might want to consider accelerating several years’ worth of annual gifts into 2011, up to an amount that would be deductible under the contribution deduction ceilings (50 percent of adjusted gross income for gifts of cash to a public charity such as the Jewish Federation, 30 percent of adjusted gross income for long-term capital gain property). Also, this could be the time to think about replacing annual gifts with a large contribution to a donor advised fund from which you could recommend annual grants in the future to the organizations you wish to support. And planned giving alternatives also deserve consideration, including charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift annuities that create large deductions and minimize capital gains taxes. IRA charitable rollover available for 2011: Over the past five years, many individuals over age 70 ½ have utilized the IRA charitable rollover to transfer funds from their retirement accounts directly to public charities in a tax-efficient manner. The IRA charitable rollover is available again through the end of 2011 and permits direct rollovers from IRA accounts of up to $100,000 to qualified public charities. The distributions are not included in the donor’s income but will count toward the required annual minimum distribution. IRA charitable rollovers can be an especially attractive giving technique if you have assets in your IRA that you may be thinking of leaving to a charity, are considering making a large one-time gift or do not claim other itemized

deductions. Many Jewish Federations have utilized IRA charitable rollovers to help fund annual campaigns or endowment funds, meet budgetary shortfalls, or jumpstart new initiatives or capital campaigns including those for Jewish day schools and senior transportation programs to name a few. Remember, however, that qualified IRA rollover contributions cannot be made to donor advised funds, supporting organizations or private foundations. Giving techniques and interest rates: A number of other giving techniques deserve special consideration during the current low-interest rate environment. For example, a charitable lead trust is a planning vehicle in which the trust pays income to a charity for a period of years or lifetimes and can be an attractive way to provide a current charitable gift as well as transfer property to family members with minimal federal transfer taxes. Grantor retained annuity trusts allow you to transfer appreciating assets to others and retain an annuity for a minimum number of years. Properly structured, the GRAT lets you move the future appreciation of an asset to another person free of gift tax. Intra-family loans to children or other family members can also be attractive when interest rates are low because interest charged at the applicable federal rate is likely to be lower than commercial interest rates. The Federation can help you maximize your gift to the Jewish people: Please keep in mind that this article is not intended as specific tax advice but rather as a reminder of some of the issues you may want to raise with your tax advisor before this year-end. Federation planned giving professionals remain available to work with your tax advisor to maximize the benefits of these and other tax planning strategies for you. In turn, you and your tax advisor can work with the Federation to maximize your gift to the Jewish community. For more information on the charitable giving strategies mentioned, and others, please contact Executive Director David Willens at 239.263.4205.

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Book Review Remaking the image of Adolph Eichmann’s Jerusalem trial By Philip K. Jason, Special to the Federation Star The Eichmann Trial, by Deborah E. Lipstadt. Nextbook/Schocken. 272 pages. $24.95.

as the trial of Adolph Eichmann an attempt to bring a notorious Nazi leader to justice, or was its purpose to present to the watching world a broad understanding of the Holocaust, its genesis, and its consequences? As Deborah E. Lipstadt rolls out her remarkable story of this watershed event, she makes it clear that while the trial’s judges preferred to stick narPhil Jason rowly to the issue of the specific charges against Eichmann, the lead prosecutor, Gideon Hauser, took every opportunity to paint the larger picture. In the end, not only was a monstrous criminal brought to justice, but media coverage of the lead-up, conduct and aftermath of the trail educated the worldwide public about the Holocaust with a degree of detail and with an impact that had never before been accomplished. The wider lens of prosecution testimony allowed not only survivor evidence against Eichmann, but also,

perhaps more importantly, an evidentiary theme that countered the antiSemitic view that Jews were somehow culpable because they offered little resistance. This perspective is utterly demolished. Also, while it’s true that Jewish prisoners were sometimes part of the machinery that put other Jews to death, the trial made it clear that there was little, if anything, that they could have done. In her compact and lucid book’s well-carved chapters, Professor Lipstadt takes on several other significant issues that expand our understanding of the trial’s importance. One key issue was the right of the Israeli government to mount a legal procedure about events that occurred before the founding of modern Israel in 1948. The author clearly and concisely explains the bases on which Israeli representatives argued that its court had appropriate jurisdiction for this trial. In addition, the prosecution prevailed against challenges based on the way in which

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Israeli agents captured Eichmann in Argentina. The prosecutors were even able to counter effectively the powerful charge that there was no way that Eichmann could get a fair trial in Israel. Professor Lipstadt carefully summarizes the arguments that eventually prevailed. The author’s examination of Eichmann’s own testimony reveals a defense that rested on an untenable “just following orders” strategy. Consistently casting himself as a mere functionary and not a decision-maker, Eichmann undermined this explanation by also trying to cast himself as someone who made decisions that actually benefitted the Jews. This inconsistency was readily apparent. In writing The Eichmann Trial, Lipstadt had no choice but to assess the achievement, reputation and influence of Hannah Arendt’s 1963 volume Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil. Many of the pre-publication reviews of Lipstadt’s book praise her for rescuing the public image of Eichmann and of the trial from Arendt’s distorted vi-

sion. While this is no doubt part of Lipstadt’s achievement, I find her discussion of Arendt’s book to be even-handed in that Lipstadt goes out of her way to credit Arendt with many important insights. Moreover, by culturally and biographically contextualizing Eichmann in Jerusalem, Lipstadt helps us understand what gave rise to the less attractive aspects of Arendt’s purported on-the-scene reportage. The Eichmann Trial also presents abundant source notes and a helpful chronology. The 1961 Eichmann trial, as Deborah E. Lipstadt recreates it, is more than anything else a landmark step in Israel’s development as a nation. This was Israeli’s bar mitzvah year. Only thirteen years of age, the State of Israel showed itself to be a capable and credible governmental entity, with top notch security and judicial institutions. The troublesome question remains of whether Israel can or should assert itself as the national voice of Jews everywhere. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for the Naples edition of Florida Weekly and for Fort Myers Magazine.

For more of Phil’s insights and reviews, as well as literature/publishing links, visit his website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

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In search of personal identity Confidentially Yours: By Don Pomerantz Avi and Adele dish on when Paradise Now (2005) 90 minutes, rated PG-13 to cook dinner for her Arabic with English subtitles ear Avi and Adele, the lovey words you’re longing to say, Film Available at Netflix and Amazon I’ve been dating a girl for and the gesture of making dinner and about a month now, and we setting the scene really will reinforce hy would anyone want to Review really seem to hit it off. I want to that message. A Shabbat dinner is a be a suicide bomber? This

is the complex question which underlies Abu-Assad’s awardwinning Palestinian thriller, Paradise Now. The tension mounts as the film oscillates between the portrayal of a suppressed people seeking personal and political freedom and the actions of two young men in search of personal identity. Best friends Said (Kais Nashif) and Khaled (Ali Suliman), who have just been fired from their jobs in a garage, learn that they have been “chosen” by their West Bank leaders to sneak across the border and, with explosives strapped to their bodies, blow up a crowded bus in Tel Aviv. The young men, who are totally unaware of the details of this “carefully planned” plot, are mesmerized as the leaders assure them that, “This honor is only granted to a few. After you are ascended to heaven, we will take care of everything here.” Ritually bathed, hair cut, faces shaved, and dressed in white shirts and ties, Said and Khaled are ready for their glory and their funeral. But as they implement the suicide plan, they discover how the unforeseen governs

situations and demands a reappraisal of one’s beliefs. Although Abu-Assad presents the plight of the Palestinians with vivid images of rubbled streets, homes with meager amenities, and prison fences, the film’s validity derives from the humanity of Said and Khaled as they find themselves in a life-altering situation. Their shifting attitudes and constant bond of friendship make watching the film a moving experience as opposed to a political screed. Don Pomerantz is Professor Emeritus and Chairman of the Department of Modern Languages and Humanities at Central Connecticut State University. He teaches at Hodges University and directs the winter Renaissance Academy film series. He is also president of Naples Jewish Congregation.

show her I like her and want to cook her dinner, but I don’t want to scare her away. When is it too soon to start doing things that show I care about her? – Loves to Cook Dear Loves to Cook, An at-home date is assuredly a “next step” in a budding relationship. There are no hard and fast rules that we can offer about the timing of such an occasion. We have experienced this sort of cozy date in two ways: The “let’s have a special occasion and I’ll cook for you” at-home date: This type of date is what you’re speaking of, and it’s one where you put flowers on the table, light the candles, put out the real dishes, and lollygag over dinner, dessert and wine. No television is involved, and while you might take a walk after dinner, the entire focus of the evening is on just being together at home. This can provide a nice backdrop for saying

nice way to introduce this at-home date and you can start your own traditions as a couple. The “nothing sounds good to do, so let’s stay in” at-home date: This type of date is much more casual; you can wear your jeans and snuggle up around a pizza and a movie. The beauty of this at-home date is its level of commitment: you’re not pressured to prepare dinner or make everything special. This is a nice foray into the at-home dating scene and can lead nicely to a future at-home date that’s fancier. Neither option will be a turn-off to her, so we suggest broaching the subject any time you’re ready! Sounds like she’s a lucky lady! Livin’ and Lovin’, Avi and Adele To submit questions to Avi and Adele, send an email to aa@letmypeople grow.org. For more Jewish content, visit www.letmypeoplegrow.org.

The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Collier County presents The 2012 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series Sunday, January 22, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

DR. BERND WELLSCHLAEGER, the son of an SS officer, will discuss his conversion to the Jewish faith, and his and his family’s devotion to the religion. The doctor now practices medicine in North Miami Beach. You won’t want to miss this exciting evening. Dr.Wellschlaeger’s book, A German Life, will be available for purchase and signing. Reception follows.

THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET returns with a Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m. delightful variety of music – classical and popular. A fantasy of pastries follows the program with a sampling from Starbucks.

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Zionist Organization of America update By Jerry Sobel, President, ZOA of Southwest Florida

he Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) Chapter of Southwest Florida sponsored a wonderful event on October 26. Originally Dan Pollak, Co-Director of Government Relations of ZOA was scheduled to speak, but due to a death in the family, was replaced by Co-Director Joshua London. Mr. London was well received by the membership and gave an excellent PowerPoint presentation on the ramifications of the Palestinian bid for

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statehood recognition at the UN. With great insight, Mr. London explained the rationale for this move. Recognizing that a guaranteed veto by the United States and perhaps other permanent members of the Security Council was imminent, the Palestinians under the leadership of President Abbas, intend to take their case to the General Assembly where statehood cannot be granted but can be upgraded from their present observer status. According to Mr. London, this is an attempt at leveling the playing field and placing the Palestinians internationally on an equal footing with Israel, abrogating the Oslo Accords and bypassing direct negotiations which they signed onto. He then discussed three important pieces of legislation working their way through Congress, which he urged people to support: H.R. 2829, H.R. 1006, S.R. 1622. H.R. 2829: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011. This bill, sponsored by

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL 18) and co-sponsored by 138 additional representatives, is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and reform within the UN system. H.R. 1006: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2011. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN 5) and 50 co-sponsors, this bill is aimed at recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the United States embassy in Israel to that city. This action was passed into law in 1995, but due to a loophole, successive presidents have been able to bypass it. H.R. 1006 would end this loophole. S.R. 1622: Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2011. This is the Senate version of the above, sponsored by Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV). It was introduced on Sept. 23, 2011, and so far is co-sponsored by three other Senators, with many more expected to sign on. People living in Southwest Florida wishing to support these crucial, pro-Israel bills should contact their respective representatives from the following districts: XX District 13: Vernon Buchanan – send an email at www.buchanan. house.gov or leave a phone message at 202.225.5015 XX District 14 : Connie Mack – w w w. m a c k . h o u s e . g o v o r 202.225.2536 XX District 16: Thomas J. Rooney – www.rooney.house.gov or 202.225.5792 XX Senator Bill Nelson: www.billnel son.senate.gov or 888.671.4091 XX Senator Marco Rubio: www.ru bio.senate.gov or 202.224.3041 Write or leave a message urging them to support and inspire their colleagues to support these important bills. It only takes a minute to do but will have a huge impact upon the passage of this crucial legislation. The evening ended with a lively Q&A session covering questions the

members had about the Middle East and Jewish concerns in general. The Southwest Florida ZOA Chapter is a registered chapter of the National Zionist Organization of America. We were formed in November 2010 and this past meeting marked our one-year anniversary. We are a non-political organization concerned with the survival and well-being of the State of Israel, and actively seek new membership to assist in these goals. Our meetings take place once a month where we discuss topics concerning Israel and specific challenges she

Top U.S. law enforcement officers travel to Israel for ADL counter-terrorism training

delegation of 14 senior law enforcement officials from the Northeast United States and one from Italy were in Israel the week of October 26 to attend a counterterrorism training seminar sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. The participants, from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, met with commanders from the Israel National Police to learn how the nation deals with terror, and attending briefings regarding operational approaches, border security, monitoring of holy sites and media response during a crisis. These sessions will help the group to understand the psychological impact of terror attacks, allow them to meet with first responders and help them to learn about emergency preparedness at Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem. In addition to the formal presentations, the week-long seminar also provides participants with opportunities to tour some of Israel’s archaeological and religious sites, and to learn about Israeli society. “Given the security situation in Israel and their experience in dealing with terrorist attacks against civilians, the Israeli authorities are uniquely

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faces. Following these discussions, prominent speakers give informative, inspiring presentations. Admission is free and light refreshments are always served. Our next event will take place on Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Beth Tikvah. The guest speaker is Chaim Silberstein. See the block on page 15A for more information. To insure proper accommodation and food considerations, RSVP as early as possible to either me at jerrysobel@aol.com or Gene Sipe at mrnsrvr@gmail.com.

equipped to discuss and share counterterrorism strategies with American law enforcement,” said Robert Trestan, ADL Eastern States Civil Rights Counsel, who led the mission. “Professional exchange opportunities like this trip help to establish stronger relationships among agencies and help American law enforcement achieve success in thwarting terror threats.” The group consists of law enforcement professionals from local, state and national agencies including the New York State Police, New York Police Department (NYPD), New Jersey State Police, Massachusetts State Police, Boston Police Department, New Hampshire State Police, Suffolk County Police Department, Framingham Police Department, Newton Police Department, Belmont Police and Fire Department, and Massachusetts General Hospital. A senior officer from the Italian National Police’s Counter Terrorism unit also participated. The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.

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Israel: A true ally in the Middle East By Robert D. Blackwill and Walter B. Slocombe (Los Angeles Times) ¡¡ Israeli contributions to U.S. national interests cover a broad spectrum. Through joint training, exercises and exchanges on military doctrine, the U.S. has benefited in the areas of counter-terrorism, intelligence and experience in urban warfare. Increasingly, U.S. homeland security and military agencies are turning to Israeli technology to solve some of their most vexing technical and strategic problems. ¡¡ This support includes advice and expertise on behavioral screening techniques for airport security and acquisition of an Israeli-produced tactical radar system to enhance force protection. Israel has been a world leader in the development of unmanned aerial systems, both for intelligence collection and combat, and it has shared with the U.S. military the technology regarding these systems. Israel is also a global pacesetter in armored vehicle protection, defense against short-range rockets, and the techniques and procedures of robotics, all of which it has shared with the U.S. ¡¡ Israeli-developed defense equipment, some of which benefited from generous U.S. aid, is now used by the U.S. military including short-range unmanned aircraft systems that have seen service in Iraq and Afghanistan; targeting pods on hundreds of Air Force, Navy and Marine strike aircraft; a revolutionary helmet-mounted sight that is

standard in nearly all frontline Air Force and Navy fighter aircraft; and lifesaving armor installed in thousands of MRAP armored vehicles used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Moreover, U.S. and Israeli companies are working together to produce Israel’s Iron Dome – the world’s first combat-proven counter-rocket system. ¡¡ Counter-terrorism and intelligence cooperation is deep and extensive, with the U.S. and Israel working to advance their common interest in defeating the terrorism of Hamas, Hizbullah and al-Qaeda and its affiliate groups, and preventing nuclear proliferation in the region. ¡¡ In sum, we believe that Israel’s substantial contributions to U.S. interests are an underappreciated aspect of this relationship and deserve equal billing to shared values and historical responsibility as rationales for American support of Israel. Robert D. Blackwill, deputy national security advisor for strategic planning in the George W. Bush administration, and Walter B. Slocombe, undersecretary of defense for policy in the Clinton administration, are authors of the new report Israel: A Strategic Asset for the United States (Washington Institute for Near East Policy). To download a 28-page PDF copy of the report, visit http://washingtoninstitute.org/templateC04. php?CID=356

Cantors: A Faith in Song Thursday, December 15, 2011 • 8:00, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall For centuries classical Jewish liturgical music has been a constant element in the synagogue service and the role of the Cantor is not only to lead this vocal music, but also to pass on the traditional melodies from generation to generation. Now, by popular demand, the three Cantors return to Fort Myers for an encore performance. Enjoy both the classic moments heard in 2008 and brand NEW arrangements created specially for this performance. Sponsored in part by:

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