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Celebrating Jewish Life in Collier County, Israel and the World

Federation Star Published by the Jewish Federation of Collier County serving Naples, Marco Island and the surrounding communities

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Men’s Cultural Alliance Women’s Cultural Alliance Community Focus Jewish Interest Business Directory Tributes Israel & the Jewish World Commentary Focus on Youth Synagogues Organizations Community Calendar Community Directory

10 Holocaust Museum marks several anniversaries

11 Riveting historical thriller opens in theaters Sept. 16

23 Young Miami leaders make a splash at FIDF pool party

30 Naples BBYO seasonal update

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This summer’s Israel-Naples connection Israel Scouts rock Naples By Ted Epstein

he Israel Scouts who visited Naples for two days in June were true ambassadors, as they performed at Temple Shalom, the North Naples Church, the Greater Naples YMCA, and Temple Shalom’s Camp Shalom and Camp Einstein. In all, approximately 600 adults and children in our community were touched by the 10 exuberant Israeli teenagers of Caravan Peleg. The Scouts sang and danced to Israeli and American songs, often including several of the audience members in their performances. They engaged, entertained and educated the kids at the Y and camps. Attendees experienced a taste of Israel as many of the Scouts shared their stories of growing up in the Jewish homeland. During their stay, the Scouts spent the nights and early mornings with their local host families. They also got a break from the whirlwind of performances when they visited the Naples Pier and beach.

The Jewish Federation of Collier County, which sponsored the Scouts’ visit to Naples, thanks the following organizations and people who helped facilitate the visit, performances and camp adventures: ¡ Te m p l e S h a l o m : Rabbi Adam Miller, Victor Lucas and Seyla Cohen ¡ North Naples Church: Pastor Ted Sauter, Steve DeLadurantey, Karen Furno and Sandy Rubinoff ¡ Greater Naples YMCA: Greg Knight ¡ Host families: Michael Feldman and his daughters, Lorel Martens and her daughter, Amy Perwien & Brian Dorn and their kids, Tikva & Dr. Louis Wasserman, Belle & Ronald Agronin, and Susan & Jeffrey Feld and their daughter

With the success of the partnerships this year, the Federation plans on bringing the 2017 Israel Scouts Caravan to Naples for another two full days of numerous performances and engagement events with several organizations in the community.

Look for more Israel Scouts photos on pages 26, 27 & 30.

Israeli synchronized swimming duo trains, performs in Naples By Carole J Greene

o kick off the interview for this article, I met Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal and Yevgenia Tetelbaum in the lobby of their Naples hotel. Knowing that the grueling Olympic sport of synchronized swimming requires youthful vigor, I expected teenagers. One question I planned to ask was what they intended to do “after college.” Ha! These imbibers from the mythical Fountain of Youth are 25 and 31, and Leventhal – the elder – is the mother of a kindergartener! When they told me of their rigorous training schedule, I understood why they look so tantalizingly slim and physically fit. Between Olympics, for eleven months each year they work out daily in the gym for two hours, then perfect their routines in the pool for five to six

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hours. This exhausting agenda stacks on top of their “day jobs.” They rest their muscles and their spirits for one month, then begin again. While in Naples to utilize the YMCA’s fitness center and its Norris Aquatic Center pool to prepare for their August 14 and 15 competition in the Rio Olympics, their schedule was even more demanding. They repeatedly practiced their synchronized routines during the day, and worked out in the gym after 5:00 p.m. But this was the perfect place

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Yevgenia Tetelbaum and Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal

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Renee’s community program & events corner Renee’ Bialek

Community Program Coordinator

une, July and August just flew by. We hosted the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan for two nights. They performed four times while they were here in Naples. Thank you to Ted Epstein for all of his help in coordinating the Israel Scouts visit and for posting all the pictures and videos on Facebook. Thank you to the following host families who generously opened their homes to the Israel performers: Belle and Ron Agronin, Feld family, Michael Feldman, Lorel Martens, Amy Perwien and Brian Dorn, Tikvah and Louis Wasserman. To read the article that was written in the Naples Daily News and to view pictures and videos, visit http://jewishnaples.org/ israel-scouts. The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Collier County hosted the Olympic-bound synchronized swimming Israel duet in Naples.

They performed four times while they trained here in July. There are so many upcoming programs and events, so please get out your calendars as you read the Federation Star and start saving the dates. Here are some community-wide events that you won’t want to miss! ¡ Sunday, November 13 - Kristallnacht Commemoration at 2:30 p.m. ¡ Monday, December 26 - Community Chanukah Celebration at 5:45 p.m. ¡ Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in the morning. Join us in this parade. ¡ Wednesday, January 18 - Klezmer

Concert at 6:30 p.m. ¡ Saturday, February 11- Federation Power of Community Celebration Gala in the evening ¡ Wednesday, February 15 - Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event at 7:30 p.m. ¡ Sunday, March 19 - Jewish Community Festival of Learning at 9:30 a.m. ¡ Sunday, April 2 Israel Fest from noon to 3:00 p.m. ¡ Sunday, April 23 Yom HaShoah Program at 10:00 a.m. I have been busy

Swimmers Yevgenia Tetelbaum and Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal with Josh, Jared and Renee’ Bialek

updating the website, so please check it out on a regular basis. We are also on twitter; follow us at @JFedCollierFL. And like us on Facebook at Jewish Federation of Collier County. We would love your participation. To get more involved, to volunteer at an event or to answer phones in the office, please contact me at rbialek@ jewishnaples.org.

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Renee’ Bialek at the center of the Magen David formed by the Israel Scouts of Caravan Peleg

SAVE THE DATE 2ND ANNUAL ISRAEL FEST Sunday, April 2, 2017, noon to 3:00 p.m. at Fleischmann Park

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Everyone is invited to attend this community-wide event, featuring entertainment, food trucks, a bounce house and exhibitors.The Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Collier County is hosting the event. We have room for additional exhibitors. Your help is needed to identify exhibitors who are involved in Jewish organizations, are vendors or otherwise support Israel. More sponsors are needed. If you, your company or someone you know wants to be a sponsor for Israel Fest, please contact event coordinator Jeffrey Randall at jeffreymrandall@gmail.com or 239.537.2230.

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t seems that it is that season again. I have a particular team that I root for, the Pittsburgh Steelers. I know that many of you choose to be fans of various teams. The regular season is 17 weeks. Of course, there is the preseason, playoffs and Super Bowl championship. Don’t forget about scouting, combine, the draft, OTAs and Hall of Fame. In actuality, football season is really a year-long activity. The Jewish Federation of Collier County season is also a continuous, year-long activity. Football teams have different squads – offense, defense and special teams. At the Jewish Federation of Collier County, every one of our squads is necessary: Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Campaign Cabinet, Allocations Committee, Israel Advocacy Committee (IAC), Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Catholic-Jewish Dialogue (CJD), Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA), Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA), Mix & Mingles (M&Ms), and the list continues. The active roster of an NFL football team is limited to only 53 players. The roster for the Jewish Federation of Collier County is open to the entire community. We are always glad to welcome more people to our team. In fact, we want to be able to engage more people. Here is one place that football and Federation are very different. Football teams look to win by defeating their

opponent. One team wins and one team loses. Our Federation defines success in other ways: 1. The number of people we are able to help directly/indirectly 2. The amount of money we raise through the Annual Campaign that will be used to help others locally and globally 3. The number of people we are able to include in the variety of programming that is provided directly/ indirectly There are numerous measurements for our Federation’s success. Our mission statement reads: “To enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life by recognizing and supporting the charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in the State of Israel.” If we are able to do that, then as a Jewish Federation and as a Jewish community, we win. When this is the case, then we all win! While I am excited for a new football season, I understand that it is just a game. The ongoing Federation season is not a game. The work that we do as a Federation and as a Jewish community is about promoting and saving lives. We need to engage more of our own team members to help us be truly successful. Each person’s participation is essential. We need each member of our community to participate in order to help us grow and build. I thank each and every one of you as team members for helping our Jewish Federation and our Jewish community reach its goal, so that we may all win together!

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ur northern friends often ask us: “How engaged is your greater Naples Jewish community in matters that are Jewish?” I am pleased to be able to respond, with certainty and enthusiasm, “Very engaged…and getting better!” The Jewish Federation of Collier County understands that an engaged and involved community is a vibrant and thriving one. Consequently, the Federation offers an array of opportunities for community members to support and participate in activities that help shape our community. From philanthropic involvement – like our General Campaign which, this year, numbers more volunteer solicitors than ever before – to activities for children, networking, cultural/educational events, and volunteer opportunities, the Jewish Federation of Collier County offers programs for engagement for young and old(er), fulltime or part-time residents. Here is just a partial list of programs and activities sponsored or supported by the Federation in the past 10 months, many of which enjoyed record attendance and participation: Kristallnacht Commemoration with keynote speaker

Martin Goldsmith, Israel Bonds luncheon with speaker Alon-Ben David, Shop with a Sheriff Program, Community Chanukah Celebration, Health and Wellness Program, Power of Community Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Klezmer Revival Band Concert, Jewish Book Festival, Covenant with Israel with the Evangelist Pastors of Southwest Florida, Cardozo Society Dinner with Abe Foxman, Evy Lipp People of the Book with Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, the Jerusalem Symphony, the Israel Advocacy Committee presentation of the Prime Ministers film, Mix & Mingle parties, Human Needs Award, Jewish Professionals meetings, the Cardozo Society luncheon with Nitsana Darsham-Leitner, communitywide Yom HaShoah program, Stand Up For Justice program, Celebrate Israel event, Israel Scout Friendship Caravan performances, Active Shooter Workshop with Collier County Sheriff, Olympic-bound Israel synchronized swimmers exhibitions, Women’s Cultural Alliance events, Men’s Cultural Alliance events…and many more! In addition to its role as a financial supporter of Jewish agencies and programs locally, nationally, overseas and in Israel, your Jewish Federation of Collier County provides numerous opportunities for meaningful engagement in the community. We hope you will take advantage of one or more of those opportunities.

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swimming duo...continued from page 1 to get them ready for Rio, they agreed. “The Naples climate is the same we’ll find in Rio, and we’re only one timezone different,” said Leventhal. In Israel, for which they will compete in the Olympics, sports do not receive the kind of financial and cultural support these women were accustomed to in the countries of their birth. Leventhal is from Moscow, and Tetelbaum is from Kharkhov, Ukraine. Israel also

does not make it easy for them to practice, as a pool manager would rather collect fees from 500 youngsters than from two synchronized swimmers. Even so, the women indicated their homeland supports them not merely to compete in Rio, but to win. Their coach, Tatiana Tsym, who is Leventhal’s mother, brought them to train in Naples because she visited here a few years ago and saw the paradise we enjoy. Marina Berkovich, president of the Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida, smoothed the bumps for their historic July-August 2016 sojourn. On August 4, Tsym and her charges left Naples for Rio, where they participated

in the August 5 opening ceremonies. Starting as a synchronized swimmer in USSR when she was 12, Tsym knows the immense investment of time and dedication this sport takes. “I like coaching better than I did swimming,” she admitted. She’s been a coach for 38 years and introduced her daughter to the sport at age nine. Tsym, as national coach, is responsible for Israel’s entire synchronized swimming program. She designed the women’s swimsuits and oversaw their fabrication. She worked with Alexander Goldstein of SportMusic.com, based in Naples, to design the program. Goldstein compiles and arranges the music that supplies the framework for the choreography. “Alex’s music provides our inspiration,” Tsym said. As the two swimmers plunge, stroke, twirl, kick, glide, surface, breathe, then do it all again – totally in synch with each other – they adhere to the contours of their program. Although when they chat, they speak Russian, they find it easier to use Hebrew numbers to count the rhythm of their performance. They answered my questions in English. Superb athletes and gracious women, these multilingual Israelis impressed everyone who met them. By the time this issue of Federation Star is published, Tetelbaum and Leventhal will already have received their Olympic medals – gold ones, our desire. And theirs. “After the peak of Olympic competition and everything leading to it,” said Leventhal, “we will crash.” They will relish a well-earned respite – Tetelbaum preparing for her September 12 wedding in Cyprus, and Leventhal taking her young son to school before starting her daily chores. Will they compete again? That question still floats in the pool.

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Area Federations hire Jewish Campus Engagement Associate By Jeﬀrey Feld, Federation President/CEO

hree Southwest Florida Jewish Federations – Jewish Federation of Collier County, Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, and The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee – have worked collectively to hire Jeremy Dictor as the Jewish Campus Engagement Associate. Jeremy will be working on the campuses of colleges and universities throughout Southwest Florida, from

Sarasota County through our Federations to work under the Collier County. Given auspices of Hillel International, the growth of the Florthe largest Jewish campus orgaida university system nization in the world. in Southwest Florida, it It is estimated that there are is critically important more than 1,000 Jewish students that this area be serviced attending colleges in this area. with a full-time profesThe goal of this position is to sional. In addition, all develop relationships with the Jeremy Dictor three Federations are applying to be a students through social and educational Hillel Affiliate, enabling Jeremy and programming while identifying and

2016 Campaign: Where your money goes Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center in Israel Harvey Brenner Campaign Chair

s part of our Annual Campaign, each month we would like to tell you about one of our overseas agencies that receives grant monies from your generous donations. Red Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center (RMTRC) is situated in the desert terrain of Kibbutz Grofit in close proximity to the magical Jordanian mountains. The Center provides a unique therapeutic experience for the population of the remote southern region of Israel, who are in need of rehabilitative and curative therapy. The RMTRC non-profit licensed charity was established in 1999, is the sole operator of the Center, and works toward furthering the goal of increasing enrollment in the therapeutic riding program. Riders The riders of Red Mountain are 200 children, youth and adults who live in

the southern region of Israel and are in need of therapeutic riding as a result of their developmental, neurological, emotional, behavioral and/or learning challenges, as well as chronic illness and other handicapping conditions. All riders ranging in age from 3 to 86 years with mild to severe disabilities mount and ride the horse either independently, with side walkers for support or with therapists mounted on the horse and holding the rider from behind. Therapists RMTRC is unique not only in its desert terrain and climate but also in the fact that its top professional, licensed riding therapists receive ongoing psychological supervision that enhances the impact of the therapy program designed to meet each individual’s needs. The therapy is conducted in the multidisciplinary approach with ongoing consultation with the medical and educational teams, occupational, physical and speech therapists. Team The riding therapists at RMTRC are responsible for the treatment plan and hands-on therapy but they cannot do it on their own. The 26 horses, each with its own build, gait and character, are an

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integral and influential member of the therapy team. In addition, dedicated volunteers who assist in most therapy sessions, are an inseparable part of the riders’ riding experience. The Dynamic Relationship The dynamic relationship that evolves among the therapist, rider, volunteer and horse is the essence of therapeutic riding and enhances the well-being of the rider. The rider gains a sense of increased control of muscles and body movement while developing a trusting relationship with his horse, therapist and assistants. Therapeutic riding also provides the opportunity to feel empowered, internalize a sense of capability, lifting one’s head high, and all this while riding outdoors in the open desert air! To read and see more, visit http:// www.rmtrc.org/. GIVING IS NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING A DONATION. IT IS ABOUT MAKING A BETTER WORLD.

developing student leaders. Jeremy will work with the students to plan programs – such as Shabbat dinners, Jewish holiday celebrations, and Birthright Israel travel opportunities – and to provide services based on students’ interests and needs. For more information, please call Jeffrey Feld at 239.263.4205.

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JCRC getting ready for a busy and productive season By Betty Schwartz, JCRC Chair

ecently there was a convention in Cleveland – no, not that one. The Jewish Council on Public Affairs (JCPA) held its annual conference in May, and I attended as the representative from the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. JCPA is the representative organization for 125 community and 16 national member agencies. The speakers were leaders from diverse disciplines such as political, business, academia, journalism, Israel and other Jewish areas of interest. Sessions were held from early morning to well into the evening, and there still wasn’t enough time to take advantage of the expertise available. This year’s theme was “Let’s Move Forward Together.” By sharing ideas and resources, the community relations groups can be more effective. The new President and CEO of JCPA, David Bernstein, will be a keynote speaker and presenter at the Jewish Community Festival of Learning (JCFL) to be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Temple Shalom. Please read the article about the JCFL by committee member Linda Simon appearing elsewhere in this paper. In addition to sponsoring the first

ever Jewish Community Festival of Learning, JCRC will continue with our past programs such as the Stand Up For Justice Award, Human Needs Award, participation in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, and involvement with issues that are of concern to the Jewish community. JCRC also plans to sponsor and co-sponsor other events in our community, which will strengthen our ties to other organizations that share our goal of promoting a pluralistic ethic where all minorities are treated equally. JCRC membership consists of representatives from Jewish organizations that serve our community as well as at-large members. These members contribute their ideas and efforts to further the goals of building and improving relationships of the Jewish community, not only with the greater community, but also among the many diverse groups within the Jewish community. We hope that any Jewish organization not currently represented on JCRC will choose to join us for an interesting and productive season. We’d also like to welcome our newest members, Bill Kaye, Judi Palay and Hank Greenberg. They will assuredly be terrific assets in helping JCRC accomplish its goals for the coming year.

Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of the Jewish Federation of Collier County invites the community th 78 Anniversary of Kristallnacht Commemorative Service Kristallnacht is recognized by most historians as “The Night the Holocaust Began”

Sunday, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Shalom Everyone is invited. Free admission. RSVP to cjdialogue@naples.net

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September 2016 Federation Star

Donor Appreciation Listings By Jeﬀrey Feld, Federation President/CEO

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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

Board Chair: Alvin Becker Vice Chair: Kevin Aizenshtat Vice Chair: Jane Schiff Vice Chair: Phyllis Seaman Secretary: Wallie Lenchner Treasurer: Jerry Sobelman Immed. Past Chair: Judge Norman Krivosha

Board of Directors Joshua Bialek Rosalee Bogo David Braverman Harvey Brenner Dan Carp Stephen Coleman Karen Deutsch Dr. Ed Ezrine Michael Feldman Alan Gordon Neil Heuer James Knafo Joel Pittelman Marc Saperstein Betty Schwartz Arlene Sobol Michael Sobol Steve Strome Dr. Daniel Wasserman Beth Wolff Edward Wollman

o all Jewish Federation of Collier County donors, we say, “THANK YOU, TODAH RABAH, MERCI, GRACIAS, GRAZIE, SPASIBO,” and we really appreciate you supporting our efforts to create a vibrant Jewish community in Southwest Florida. The Board of Trustees has decided that it is time to say “thank you” in a more formal way. We wish to show the community how much we appreciate each and every one of our donors by publicly thanking them in publications, namely the Federation Star and our yearly report. This means that starting

this fall – in October, November and December – we will be publishing the names of the people who have made a commitment to the Jewish Federation of Collier County 2016 Annual Appeal. In the annual report to the community, which will be published in early 2017 for the 2016 appeal, there will be levels of giving, and names will appear within the levels, without any specific amounts. We know that some people prefer to not be listed or just listed as anonymous. In order to facilitate this, there are three ways to opt out: 1. Complete and send in the form below

2. Email Julie Hartline at jhartline@ jewishnaples.org 3. Call the Federation office at 239.263.4205 and ask for Julie Hartline We know that you are as proud of your gift as we are grateful to be the community-building organization that accepts your gift on behalf of our entire community, locally and internationally. We all share this pride and love of our community. Again we say “THANK YOU, TODAH RABAH, MERCI, GRACIAS, GRAZIE, SPASIBO,” and we really appreciate you!

Form to OPT OUT of Jewish Federation of Collier County Donor Appreciation Lists Please remove me/us from recognition in any published format. I/we understand our gift is appreciated, but we prefer no public recognition. Please submit this form no later than Name(s) _____________________________________________________ Thursday, September 15, 2016. Address______________________________________________________ Mail it to: Jewish Federation of Collier County City________________________ State_____ Zip Code________________ Attn: Julie Hartline Email _______________________________________________________ 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road #2201 Preferred Phone Number ________________________________________ Naples, FL 34109

MCA ramps up fall activities By Jeﬀ Margolis

Board Members Emeritus

t’s hard to believe that the summer is winding down and the new MCA season is about to begin. Our friends from up north will be heading to Naples shortly. It’s time to renew your membership. Almost 300 MCA members have already renewed so we encourage you join in for all of the great activities scheduled. Here is a preview of anticipated programs. Steve Brazina, chair of the MCA/ WCA Documentary Film Group has announced three of the films scheduled for the upcoming season: Carvalho’s Journey to be shown on Thursday, December 1, Rosenwald scheduled for

Synagogue Representatives

Cardozo Legal Society reorganizes

Past Presidents

Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson, Sheldon Starman, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo Hans Levy Shirley Levy

Cantor Donna Azu Sue Baum Rabbi Ammos Chorny Rabbi Mark Gross Phil Jason Rabbi Adam Miller Suzanne Paley Rabbi James Perman Dr. Arthur Seigel Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Rabbi Fishel Zaklos Debbie Zvibleman

Federation President/CEO Jeffrey Feld

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Renee’ Bialek, Community Prog. Coord. Julie Hartline, Donor Relations Coord. Stacy Hersha, Business Oper. Mgr. 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 • Educational & cultural programs • Israel Advocacy Committee • Israel Scouts • Jewish Book Festival • Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Russian-American Cultural Alliance • Men’s Cultural Alliance • Publication of the Federation Star, Connections and Community Directory • Strategic Planning • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Division • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and the Israel Experience

By Josh Bialek

or years, Yale Freeman has led the Federation’s Cardozo Legal Society. The Cardozo Society, named after distinguished Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo, has offered attorneys and judges an opportunity to get involved with the Jewish community of Southwest Florida while creating long-lasting relationships with colleagues. Under Yale’s leadership, the Cardozo Society has offered a great variety of social, religious and networking programs, including speakers, lunches and other amazing events. For his service, we thank Yale Freeman from the bottom of our hearts.

Thursday, January 5, and Morgenthau slated for Thursday, March 2. Two other films have yet to be announced and will be forthcoming soon. The time and venue for these films will be announced shortly. Another group that has announced its season schedule is the Bocce Group. They will meet every other Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Veterans Community Park. Our Welcome Back Luncheon will take place on Thursday, November 10 at Olde Cypress Country Club. More information will follow. For those members who are full-

This fall, with Yale’s help, we intend to reorganize and reinvigorate the Cardozo Society by creating an all new leadership committee. This new committee, which I will chair, will coordinate the planning for all future Cardozo Society events. This committee will act as the Cardozo Society’s “directors” and mold the Cardozo Society into something I hope our legal communities will enjoy participating in. We have already received amazing ideas from Yale Freeman, Brian Dorn and Jeffrey Feld. If you are a local attorney or judge, whether actively practicing law or re-

time Collier residents, here are some of the clubs and programs that are ongoing: backgammon, bird watching, book group, bridge, couples dinner, golf, Mexican Train Dominoes, Jewish genealogy, The New Yorker Discussion Group and the Wisdom Group. For more information, please contact Morris Binder at morrisb8@gmail.com. Please note that throughout the summer months, the MCA eblast will be published every other week. The 20162017 MCA Program Guide should be arriving shortly to all members in good standing.

tired, and would like to be a part of this new committee or have ideas for the future of the Cardozo Legal Society, please contact me at jbialek@porter wright.com or 239.593.2962. Our first organization meeting will take place at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, 9132 Strada Place, 3rd Floor, Naples, on Wednesday, September 14 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch with be provided. RSVP to me before September 9. Joshua M. Bialek is a partner with the law ﬁrm of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

IAC plans exciting speaker programs By Jeﬀ Margolis

ith the summer months drawing to a close and our seasonal residents beginning to return to Naples, it is time to focus on the upcoming events for the Israel Advocacy Committee of Collier County. We are pleased to announce that the IAC is partnering with the Southwest Florida Chapter of ZOA to present Dr. Mitchell Bard on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center of Naples. Dr. Bard is the director of the Jewish Virtual Library and the American-Israel Cooperative. He is also the co-chair of the Task Force on BDS and Delegitimization for the Global Forum in Combatting Anti-Semitism. The cost for this event is $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Please make checks payable to ZOASWFL and send to 4003 Upolo Lane, Naples, FL 34119. The IAC is also pleased to announce a presentation by Dr. Zuhdi Jasser on Wednesday, February 22 at Temple Shalom. Dr. Jasser is President of the

Muslim American Forum for Democracy. He was recently called to testify in Congress about Islamist Terror and the Obama Administration. The cost for this event is $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $25 for reserved seating. There will be a lunch reception with Dr. Jasser on February 22 at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $100 with limited space. Please make checks payable to JFCC and send to JFCC, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201, Naples, FL 34109, attention Renee’, by February 13. This past year’s Celebrate Israel program was a marvelous success, thanks to advance planning by chair

Jeffrey Randall and his committee as well as community-wide support. Plans for the 2017 Celebrate Israel event (rebranded as Israel Fest) are already underway. Save the date of Sunday, April 2, 2017, from noon to 3:00 p.m., and note that the new venue will be Fleischmann Park. There will be exhibitors, a bounce house, entertainment and food trucks. For more information about upcoming events and the Israel Advocacy Committee, please contact Dr. Ed Ezrine, committee chair, at doc finance2004@yahoo.com.

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Federation Star September 2016

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A sneak preview of the WCA 2016-17 Season – Part I By Susan Pittelman, WCA Publicity Director, and Patti Boochever, WCA Program Director

CA Full Timers have been busy participating in the wide array of programs, special events and interest group gatherings that have been taking place over the summer months. During that same time period, many of our members who returned north for the summer have been connecting with other WCA members through special events organized by our WCA “Satellite Branches” in nine geographic areas in North America. While all of this is happening, a dedicated and creative group of women have been busy planning what promises to be an outstanding 2016-2017 Season for WCA! Two of the “signature programs” of every WCA season are the WCA Speaker Series and the WCA bus trips. This article will give you a sneak preview of what you have to look forward to in these two programming areas. (In the next issue of the Federation Star, you will have an opportunity to read about the other programs that form the core of the WCA programming year.) WCA Board Members Patti Boochever and Dina Shein have scheduled outstanding speakers for this year’s WCA Speaker Series, which will begin in November. Speaker Series programs will continue to be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m., primarily in the Naples Daily News Community Room, with occasional presentations in the Federation’s David G. Willens

Community Room. In addition, there will be other speakers throughout the year. (The day of the week, time and location of these programs will vary based upon speaker availability.) Be sure to note the venue of each program in the Thursday eblast announcements. These programs will be open only to members and will fill quickly, so be sure to register promptly. As always, our speakers’ topics are wide-ranging. Some of the speakers represent charitable organizations so that we can be aware of the services these organizations provide to our community as well as any volunteer opportunities that might be available. We will learn about local subjects such as environmental issues in Collier County and the history of the Koreshans in Estero. Two physicians will educate us about women’s health in programs discussing integrative medicine and arthritis, and how to make your health your greatest wealth. Local authors will discuss mystery and romance in crime novels and what makes great writing. We will explore history with presentations by a survivor who was hidden as a child, and a news producer who covered the manned space program. We will learn about Homer’s epic heroines and villains in The Iliad and The Odyssey, and about two surgeons who strive to restore sight to the some of the world’s most impoverished people. Presentations about fashion icon Iris Apfel and

At a WCA program this summer, Gale Dorio, Iris Shur, Dena Sklaroff and Beth Adelman performed One Bam, a short play written by Iris

WCA Metro Boston Branch members got together in June for lunch and then spent the afternoon playing canasta and mahjong – their own WCA Game Day!

the musical Chicago will delight our senses. And we will hear about the timely topics of the road to the White House and the post-election outlook for the economy and markets. And these are just a sample of the interesting topics scheduled for this year’s speaker series! Our very popular bus trips will take us to interesting (and sometimes off-the-beaten-track) places – no passports needed! Did you know that lions, tigers, bears and other exotic animals reside just north of us in Punta Gorda? In January, we will visit the Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary there and discover how this non-profit charitable organization provides a healthy recovery and living environment for abandoned and exotic wildlife. Then it’s off to Havana (Little Havana, that is)! We’ll explore Cuban culture and cuisine, then take a history cruise around Miami. In February, we’ll venture to St. Petersburg to explore the life, legend and art of Salvador Dali at the largest Dali collection outside of Europe. After lunch, we’ll tour the stunning new facility housing the permanent collection of glass artist Dale Chihuly. In March, our last two trips of the season will take to us to the east coast. We’ll experience Japanese culture with lunch, a tour of the gardens, and a tea ceremony at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. The season will wrap up with a return trip to the Wick Costume Museum and Theater in Boca Raton. The museum is opening a new exhibit pairing 100 years of

fashion with Broadway costumes from its extensive collection from over 35 Broadway musicals. So, even if you’ve been to the museum before, this will be new! After lunch, we will enjoy a professional matinee performance of Guys and Dolls. Join us as we explore some of what Florida has to offer beyond Naples. Not only do we try to visit different places, but, as a WCA member once said, “We might get on the bus as strangers, but by the time we arrive at our drop-off points, we are friends!” Of course, one of the highlights of the upcoming WCA year is the Welcome Back Luncheon that kicks off the new program year. Expect to be delighted by this year’s luncheon speaker. If you plan to return to Southwest Florida by Thursday, November 10, mail your reservation as soon as your invitation arrives, as space is limited. If you are a WCA member, you should receive your luncheon invitation along with the 2016-17 Program Guide in early September. If you are not a WCA member, hurry and join so that you don’t miss out! You may use the WCA membership form below, or visit www.womensculturalalliance.com and download a copy. Whether you are a first-time member of WCA or a long-time member renewing your membership, we know that you will enjoy the speakers who will be part of our Speaker Series as well as the fabulous bus trips WCA will be offering.

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September 2016 Federation Star

Collier County Jewish Book Festival promises a spectacular second year By Phil Jason, Jewish Book Festival co-chair

his winter, the second annual Collier County Jewish Book Festival will strive to top its highly successful inaugural edition, continuing this outstanding contribution to the cultural life of our community. A project of the Jewish Federation of Collier County in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council, the Festival will offer 12 book events at several venues, with a total of 20 authors visiting through the winter season. This is without even counting popular and acclaimed Scott Turow, author of ten best-selling novels beginning with Presumed Innocent, many of them award winners. He also penned the well-received biographical work, mOrdinary Heroes. Turow is the perfect 5choice for the Evy Lipp People of the eBook Cultural Event on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple aShalom. This associated event may be seen as the unofficial centerpiece for the Festival proper. With five exceptions, each of the t Festival events will feature at least two ,authors matched by a common theme. eThree of those four exceptions are foodyrelated events. The others guarantee ,food for thought. At the multi-author events, the authors sharing the bill will fnot co-present or share the stage, but eprovide back-to-back presentations. Each speaker will give a 30- to 45-minute talk followed by 15-20 minutes of uQ&A plus book-signing time. There will ybe a short break between presentations. (The three-author event has a different format. See below.) On Tuesday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilton Naples, meet Kate u -Siegel, author of Mother, Can You Not, a humorous look at mother/daughter retlationships with all their embarrassment and backfiring good intentions. This lunecheon session is a festival preview, and it’s rumored that mom, Kim Friedman, dwill be on hand. Please note that this presentation contains mature content -and language. It will be talked about rfor months, throughout the rest of the wbook festival. This event is sponsored oby U.S. Bank. Another luncheon session, also at ethe Hilton, is on Thursday, January 5 at 11:30 a.m. Former rapper and millionaire businessman Jessie Itzler, author of Living with a SEAL, will share his experience of a fitness routine like no other. This event is also sponsored by U.S. Bank. On Wednesday, January 11 at 1:00 p.m., two novelists will speak at Temple Shalom. Alyson Richman, author of The Velvet Hours, tells a tale of Paris on the edge of the German Occupation. A young French woman closes the door to her late grandmother’s treasure-filled apartment. This leads to the unveiling of an unlikely relationship in dangerous times. Novelist-lawyer Ronald H. Balson will discuss Karolina’s Twins, an unusual and suspenseful Holocaust narrative tied to a present-day legal case and a promise made long ago. This event is sponsored by WCA. On Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m., come to the Hilton for a very special event featuring Rabbi Harold S. Kushner. This popular and prolific author, whose featured title is Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life, is the author of twelve other books, including the highly successful

and inspiring When Bad Things Happen to Good People, an explication of the Book of Job for today’s questioners. Don’t miss this rare opportunity, a true “food for thought” event. This event is also sponsored by WCA. Later that evening, at 7:00 p.m. in the Federation’s David G. Willens Community Room, meet Amy Kurzweil, author of Flying Couch. This graphic memoir tells the stories of three unforgettable women – Amy’s coming of age as a young Jewish artist weaves into the narrative of her mother, a therapist, and her Bubbe (who live in Naples), a World War II survivor who escaped from the Warsaw Ghetto by disguising herself as a gentile. Holocaust narratives are also featured on Monday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. when Beth Tikvah hosts Robert P. Watson, author of The Nazi Titanic, and Josh Aronson, author of Orchestra of Exiles (and producer-director of the highly-acclaimed film of the same name). Watson tells of the checkered history of a majestic German ocean liner that was rescued from mothballs to “play the part” of the Titanic in a Nazi propaganda film. Aronson tells the uplifting tale of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the one thousand Jews he saved from Nazi horrors. This event is sponsored by the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Sports interest ties together the two books introduced on Monday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. Come to Beth Tikvah to hear presentations by Gary Belsky and Gail Buckland. Belsky’s On the Origins of Sports sets out to understand why and how sports have become so important to us. It gathers the original rules, history and miscellany of the world’s 21 most popular sports. Buckland’s Who Shot Sports shows the range, cultural importance and aesthetics of sports photography through the work of 165 extraordinary photographers. This event is appropriate for both women and men. On Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m. the theme is memoir. Montreal native Judy Batalion’s White Walls is her poignant account of her trials negotiating the messiness of motherhood and the indelible marks that mothers and daughters make on each other’s lives. Israel native Noa Baum’s A Land Twice Promised delves into the heart of one of the world’s most enduring and complex conflicts. Baum’s deeply personal memoir recounts her journey from girlhood in Israel to her adult encounter with “the other” with honesty, compassion and humor. (Venue TBD) This event is sponsored by the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah. Another memoir session, focused on LGBTQ experiences, arrives on February 20 at 7:00 p.m. One of These Things First, by Steven Gaines, is a wry and poignant reminiscence of a gay Jewish teen in 1960s Brooklyn whose life’s path takes him from behind a rack of dresses in his grandmother’s bra and girdle store to Manhattan’s fabled Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic. Julie Tarney’s My Son Wears Heels begins when two-year-old Harry tells her, “Inside my head I’m a girl.” Did she need to set limits to his self-expression? Could she do the right thing? What was the right thing? (Venue TBD) This event

is sponsored by the Naples chapter of PFLAG. On Monday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m., be at the Hilton Naples where Ina Pinkney will delight her audience at a breakfast program. Ina recently closed her fabled Chicago breakfast restaurant. Now, the favorite dishes that thousands came to love at Ina’s are showcased, along with her memories, in the first paperback edition of her newly retitled book, Ina’s Kitchen: Memories and Recipes from the Breakfast Queen. This event is sponsored by U.S. Bank and JFCS of Southwest Florida. Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. brings three fiction writers to Beth Tikvah. In Victoria Kelly’s Mrs. Houdini, before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. In Jennifer Brown’s Modern Girls, Dottie is a dutiful Jewish daughter, living with her Yiddish-speaking parents on the Lower East Side. So when after a single careless night she is “in a family way” by a charismatic but unsuitable man, she is desperate – unwed, unsure and running out of options. Martha Hall Kelly’s, Lilac Girls is inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine. This remarkable debut novel reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom and second chances. Each author will present for 20 minutes. Then, after a short break, the

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three authors will take part in a panel discussion and Q&A. On Monday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples, the Festival closes out with an afternoon of laughs. Eric Golub’s Jewish Lunacy provides stories that take seriously the truly significant realities of life – God, family and relationships – while finding in them reasons and occasions for laughter. William Novak, co-creator of The Big Book of Jewish Humor, offers Die Laughing, a laugh-out-loud look at growing older that makes fun of memory loss, marriages, medicine, sex, the afterlife and much more. This event is sponsored by Naples Jewish Congregation. In addition to the individual event sponsors mentioned above, the second annual Collier County Jewish Book Festival is sponsored by Hilton Naples, Florida Weekly and Barnes & Noble. If you would like to sponsor an event or the entire Festival, please contact Ted Epstein at 239.249.0699 or fedstar18@gmail.com. The Festival’s website will go live at the end of September and will include the complete schedule of events, author bios, book synopses, ticket information and more. Be sure to visit and bookmark www.jewishbookfestival.org.

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Campaign Chairs and Directors Mission to Paris and Israel, July 2016

$2,484,534 with a 25% card-for-card of isolation and trauma. It is sending increase over 2016. youth to programs in Israel. Our Lions really did roar. We had The Joint Distribution Committee six women become Lions ($5,000), helps sponsor Moishe House, a comseven women raised gifts to the Ruby munity within a community for young Federation level ($10,000), five raised gifts to the adults in their twenties. It is reaching Vice Chair Sapphire level ($18,000), one raised out outside the Jewish community, inher gift to double Chai ($36,000), and vesting in young leadership from small ay 1: Paris there was one new Prime Ministers communities, and looking to the Jewish As I write my September arCounsel ($100,000). These are yearly community for support and guidance. ticle, I am looking back on the commitments. Asked about being Jewish in France, CCD Mission I just returned from. Most I hope my articles will help you see Daniel said it is the best thing to be able Federation missions are eye opening, and feel the human faces behind these to share and understand challenges toinformative and touching, as they should stories and the needs that our support gether. Reuven said be. This one inspired me on so many of the Jewish Federation provides for. that both the French fronts. This was my sixth trip to Israel Our community should be raising at and Jews are complex and my fourth Federation Mission. least the amount that 112 people raised. and creative. And MiAs soon as this mission was anI’m asking you to really consider your chael said it’s good nounced, I was compelled to make this gift to the Jewish Federation of Collier being Jewish. Ending trip, especially after the terror attacks County and ask yourself if you can do the discussion, Daniel in Paris. more. said that despite diffiI had to see and hear firsthand how Our Federation and your gift procult times, they don’t the Jewish/Parisian community was vide support here in Collier County, lose hope. They can holding up and adapting to their new renationally, in Israel and over 60 counmake a difference. Memorial to the Charlie Hebdo and Cacher Market attacks ality. Newspapers and magazine articles tries worldwide. Reuven thanked told of mass immigration – Aliyah – to the camaraderie of the community. We If you haven’t made your gift to the the American Jewish community for Israel and Montreal. also met with the young widow of one 2016 Campaign yet, please consider all our support during this terrible year. Boarding my flight to Paris from of the men killed at the market. making it now for the New Year. If you Our Federations must and will Atlanta, I met the first of my new misOur day was not over yet. We could have made your gift, THANK YOU! No continue to support those who want to sion friends, Maury Hergift goes further and touches more lives finally get to our hostay in France and those who want to man, Campaign Chair tel rooms to freshen than your gift to Federation! make Aliyah. from New Orleans. As up and change for In the months to come I will share We Are the Strength of a People usual my Lion of Judah dinner and another my experiences, photos and memories – The Power of Community pin started the identificameeting. of this exciting tion and introduction that At dinner, evand empowering we were headed to the ery table had two mission. CCD Mission. young leaders and Our Mission Once we landed, we one senior leader was the kickoff hit the ground running. from different agenof the 2017 CamWe were 112 on a miscies that The Jewish paign. Our 112 sion to learn and report Federations of North leaders repreback to our communities America supports, senting 36 comDaniel, Reuven and Michael from the Union of French Jewish Students all we would see and the Jewish Agency munities raised Jennifer Korach, who was on sabbatical hear. for Israel, the Joint in Paris during the Charlie Hebdo and Cacher Market attacks We were warned in Distribution Comadvance to get all the sleep we could mittee, Moishe House, and the Union of before we left home as once we arrived, French Jewish Students (UEJF). Jewish Continuity & Identity there would be very little. They were so Meeting and hearing from some of  Beth Tikvah: Youth Education, Naples Jewish Film Festival right – four hours was the norm each these young men – Rueven, Michael  BBYO Naples night other than Shabbat. We had six and Daniel – was quite insightful. Re Camp Scholarships days to be briefed, see, hear and learn, uven said many of the young French  Catholic-Jewish Dialogue with two days each in Paris, Tel Aviv entrepreneurs are now moving to Mon Chabad of Naples: Camp Gan Israel, Preschool of the Arts, and Jerusalem. treal, which has the fifth largest French Hebrew School We were welcomed by National population in the world and a very  Evy Lipp People of the Book Cultural Event Campaign Chair Harold Gernsbacher large Jewish community. There is more  Hillel at Florida Gulf Coast University from Dallas, and Mission Chair Leslie outreach in the Jewish community and  Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL Pomerantz from Baltimore. strengthening of the community.  Human Needs Award Then we were off to a memoThe UEJF has a big impact on help Israel Advocacy Committee Programs rial ceremony across the street from ing Jewish students deal with feelings

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the Hyper Cacher market where four people were killed days after the Charlie Hebdo attack. The memorial recognized both sites’ victims as well as those in the Brussels Jewish Museum attack. Seeing three machine-gun-toting military soldiers guarding a small grocery store was quite disturbing. One of our mission participants, Jennifer Korach of Cleveland, was living in Paris with her husband and two children on a yearlong sabbatical at the time of the attacks and described the horror and fear, but also

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Federation Star reader survey results By Ted Epstein

n July, readers of the Federation’s weekly eblast received a link to d a 10-question survey about the Federation Star. While many of the dresponses were as expected, there were a few surprises. Here are the results: yHow much time do you spend ewith each monthly issue of the dFederation Star? d25% More than 1 hour 56% 30 minutes to 1 hour 19% less than 30 minutes What percentage of each issue edo you read? e56% 76-100% t30% 51-75% 13% 25-50% 1% less than 25% .Which sections do you read rregularly? (check all that apply) r91% Federation News (including o WCA & MCA articles) 76% Community Focus 71% Jewish Interest ,47% Tributes -62% Israel & the Jewish World 62% Commentary e26% Focus on Youth r60% Synagogues 75% Organizations o57% Community Calendar sHow many events have you attended in the past 12 months that you learned or read about in the Federation Star? 44% 3 or more 22% 2 19% 1 15% 0

How many advertisers have you contacted/supported in the past 12 months? 11% 3 or more 14% 2 18% 1 57% 0 How many people in your household read the Federation Star? 47% 2 53% 1 What is your age? 91% 65+ 6% 55-64 2% 45-54 1% under 45 Are you a full-time or part-time Naples-area resident? 67% full-time 33% part-time Part-timers spend an average of 6.5 months in the Naples area. Hobbies/interests: (check all that apply) 88% Reading 88% Film 85% Restaurants 82% Theater 72% Concerts 64% Museums/Galleries 60% Adult Education 55% Travel 55% Shopping 42% Cooking 41% Working Out 19% Golf 14% Tennis / Racquet Sports 11% Boating 6% Fishing

Limmud – Jewish learning and you By Linda Simon

erhaps you’ve read the previous articles about Limmud and the Jewish Community Festival of Learning in the Federation Star, or maybe this is the first time you’ve seen anything about it and you’d like to know more. It’s intriguing to learn about vibrant Jewish programs, and this one is especially exciting. Developed in 1980, Limmuds have been established in over 40 countries around the world. First developed for Jewish educators, its original concept has since evolved to now celebrate Jewish life and learning by connecting Jews of all backgrounds to their heritage, both traditional and contemporary. Based on the concepts of Limmud, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Collier County is proud to host the very first Jewish Community Festival of Learning structured to appeal to the greater Naples Jewish community – a

very active, engaged and intellectually curious group. In addition to two keynote presentations, the program will draw from a great variety of talented and knowledgeable people from within and outside the community. Attendees will have a choice of many sessions spanning such topics from “Jews in Baseball” to “Jewish Perspectives on Writing an Ethical Will,” and “Jews in the Entertainment Industry: From Yiddish Theater to Present Day,” to “Bearing Witness: A Story of Holocaust Survivors as Told by Their Daughters,” and much more. The first Jewish Community Festival of Learning will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Temple Shalom. Please join us for a remarkable experience. Be sure to look for more information in next month’s Federation Star. To get involved, contact co-chairs Ida Margolis (info4JCFL@gmail.com) or Betty Schwartz (239.254.9086).

Collier County Educator Award: Stand Up For Justice

he 2017 Stand Up For Justice Educator Grant recognizes all educators who are innovative in bringing respect for others’ differences into their activities with students in a transformative, impactful and caring way. The goal is to create a resource for educators of any discipline to incorporate strategies that promote understanding and respect among students, countering bigotry and bullying. This grant recognizes teachers, guidance counselors, school librarians, media specialists, school psychologists, administrators, etc. Students, parents, colleagues and community members are encouraged to nominate an educator. Self-nominations are also encouraged and accepted. All applicants must have created lessons/programs of their own design or successfully made adaptations from other programs, and should be able to show evidence of a positive nature as a

result of implementation. These activities should teach students to stand up for justice no matter what racial, religious, cultural or other differences exist. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a copy of the activity or activities from the current school year, a description of its implementation, and evidence of effectiveness. This grant has been offered by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Collier County for the last seven years. Visit https://jewishnaples.org/out reach/educator-award for an application and examples of prior grant recipient submissions. Grant applications are due by February 15, 2017, and may be submitted in writing, by email or in video format. For more information, please contact Grant Coordinator Beth Povlow at 239.393.6306 or MarcoPovlow@ hotmail.com.

Federation staff and I are pleased to see how much time the average reader spends with each issue, with 81% perusing each issue for at least 30 minutes. And more than half of you read at least 75% of each issue. We had considered eliminating the Community Calendar but decided to keep it as 57% of readers use it. The most surprising result for me was that in the past 12 months, 15% have not attended any events that they read about in the newspaper. If you are part of this group, I would love to get your feedback as to why you are not attending any events. As you know, we couldn’t publish this paper without the support of its advertisers. So we were pleasantly surprised to see that 43% of readers have contacted an advertiser in the past

year, with 25% contacting two or more. While we expected the age of our average reader to skew older, we were surprised by the 65+ crowd being 91% of our readership. I’ve always heard that our area’s population increases by a third during season. I guess this holds true with the Jewish community as well, as 33% of our readers are part-timers. The final question asked “What suggestions do you have to make the Federation Star a better Jewish community newspaper? As the survey was anonymous (I didn’t ask for email addresses), I couldn’t reply to the comments directly. I will do so in the October issue. Thank you to those readers who took the time to complete the survey. It is very much appreciated!

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Museum marks several anniversaries this month Each September 11, we relive the horrors of the attacks in New York, Amy Snyder Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The repercussions of that Executive day still reverberate for families, colDirector leagues, first responders and all those who assisted in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Victims represented every age, religion, ethnicity and socio-economic e lost our good friend and level. Because of this, the terrorists afHolocaust survivor Jacques fected our country deeply. In the days van Dam recently. He passed and months following the tragic events, away on Monday, July 25 at his home in there were no “inferiors” or “others” – Amsterdam. Our thoughts and prayers we all pulled together, are with his wife, Sabine, grieved together and tried and their family at this time. to move on, and now we Jacques was an integral part remember together. of our Holocaust Museum The infamous Babi family and was always ready Yar massacre took place to share his experiences with on September 29-30, students and adults alike. As 1941, in a ravine outhe once stated: side the city of Kiev in “I want younger genUkraine. Over 33,000 erations to learn what the Jewish men, women and world risks to become when children were murdered there is no respect for other people and when you have Jacques van Dam (photo credit in the space of 48 hours by the Einsatzgruppen Erik Keller Photography) the thought that other human and Security Police, making this the beings are inferior to you for whatever worst shooting incident of the Holoreason.” caust. It was carried out in retaliation This September we mark two somth for a series of explosions and fires which ber anniversaries – the 15 anniversary killed German soldiers, and which was of 9/11 and the 75th anniversary of the blamed on the Jews. In addition to the massacre in Babi Yar. Jacques’ quote humiliation the killers cruelly imposed reminds us that many groups are still upon the victims at the time of their labeled as “inferior” and persecuted. deaths, the victims were further insulted This artificially-created “inferiority” when the official in charge then tried to status can be based on any number of erase all evidence that it ever happened. factors – religion, race, gender, age, To mark the 75th anniversary, the socio-economic status, etc. – and imMuseum will present a special program posed by those who consider themselves featuring videographer Marina Berkov“superior” by reason of their own power ich, on Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 or position in society. It happens in our p.m. in the Museum. Her presentation country and all over the world.

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act against bigotry, hatred and violence wherever they encounter it. The boxcar exhibit has now been seen by over 90,000 adults and students throughout Southwest Florida.

the Museum at 239.263.9200 or email Danielle@HolocaustMuseumSWFL. org. Finally, we reflect on the Museum’s 15th anniversary year, which is drawing to a close. We reached some significant milestones and embarked on a number of new endeavors and partnerships this year. We surpassed the 150,000 mark in students reached with our programs since our founding in 2001. The Museum, in collaboration with educators, launched an important new program called the “5-8-10 Project.” This will ensure students learn about the Holocaust and genocide, receiving programming in 5th, 8th and 10th grades, and be inspired to

This year, the Museum worked with students and instructors at iTech Immokalee Technical College to recondition the wood of the boxcar so it is better able to withstand Southwest Florida weather and continue its outreach to students and the public. The exhibit is on loan to the Museum from Jack and F.E. Nortman and The Boxcar Foundation. Our volunteer corps continues to grow, and our generous members, supporters and donors continue to help us teach the lessons of the Holocaust. We thank everyone who has helped us during these first 15 years, and look forward to working with you in the exciting years ahead.

Holocaust survivors, children of survivors and students:

We would love your participation as readers and candle lighters at the Kristallnacht Commemoration on Sunday, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. Please contact Amy Snyder at the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida by October 13 at amy@ holocaustmuseumswfl.org or 239.263.9200. The Kristallnacht Commemoration is presented by the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of the Jewish Federation of Collier County. This free community-wide program will be held at Temple Shalom. For reservations, email rbialek@jewishnaples.org.

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For more information on these events, call 239.455.3030. Shabbat on the Beach and potluck dinner – Friday, September 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Lowdermilk Park Temple Shalom will provide the delicious fried chicken and dessert. Please bring something to drink for yourself and a dish to share. If your names begins with A-I, please being a side dish; J-S, please bring an appetizer; and T-Z, please bring a salad. Plan on bringing enough to serve 8 to 10 people. RSVP to Temple Shalom 239-455-3030. Don’t forget a beach chair! *** Torah Talk Join us the first Shabbat morning of the month for a volunteer-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion. On September 3 the portion is Re’eh. There will be a light breakfast at 8:15 a.m. with discussion to follow at 8:30 a.m. There is no charge and all are welcome. *** Health Care Forum – Wednesday, September 7 at 4:30 p.m. What are Jewish values concerning health care? Are we meeting those values as a community? A panel of health care experts, including Dr. Allen Weiss, President and CEO of NCH Healthcare System; William Ertag, MD; and a representative from the Neighborhood Clinic in Naples

will explore these topics as well as common sense solutions for access to health care. The forum will be moderated by Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, CEO/President of JFCS of Southwest Florida. Refreshments to follow. RSVP to Ken Goldstein at kencoldstein@mac.com. *** Family Shabbat Experience – Friday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. A different kind of Shabbat experience for families with young(ish) children. Activities, music, dinner and service. There is no charge to attend. RSVP to the Temple Shalom Education office 239.455.2233. *** Open House Temple Shalom will have an Open House before Shabbat Services on Friday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. We will have the answer to all those questions you have about our temple family. Open to all and there is no charge. Wine, cheese and good company. How could you go wrong? *** Selichot Service – Saturday, September 24 at 7:30p.m. Join us for an inspiring film as we explore the themes of repentance and renewal.

Riveting historical thriller opens in theaters Sept. 16

he People vs. Fritz Bauer chronicles the herculean efforts of Fritz Bauer, the German Attorney General who brought Nazi war criminal Adolph Eichmann to justice. With exceptional performances by renowned actors Burghart Klaussner (The White Ribbon) and Ronald

Burghart Klaussner as Dr. Fritz Bauer (photo courtesy of Cohen Media Group)

Zehrfeld (Barbara, Phoenix), awardwinning director Lars Kraume (The Coming Days) has drawn a powerful and gripping portrait of this courageous man and his battle for truth and justice.

In Germany in 1957, Fritz Bauer receives crucial evidence that S-Obersturmbannführer Adolf Eichmann, the lieutenant colonel responsible for the mass deportation of the Jews, is allegedly hiding in Buenos Aires. Bauer, himself Jewish, has been trying to take crimes from the Third Reich to court. He’s had little success so far due to the fierce German determination to repress its sinister past. Because of his distrust in the German justice system, Bauer contacts the Israeli secret service Mossad and, by doing so, commits treason. Bauer is not seeking revenge for the Holocaust – he is concerned with the German future. From Cohen Media Group, The People vs. Fritz Bauer opens Friday, September 16 at Regal Bell Tower 20 in Fort Myers and Regal Hollywood 20 in Naples. For more details and to view the trailer, visit www.cohenmedia.net.

ZOA Southwest Florida Chapter update By Gene Sipe, VP, ZOA Southwest Florida Chapter

he ZOA Southwest Florida Chapter is looking forward to the upcoming season with a list of exciting programs. After the holidays, we will begin our season in November with a presentation by Matt Weisbaum. Matt is a returning presenter to our area, and an informative and engaging speaker. Anyone who had the opportunity to hear Matt previously, will tell you that he has a solid perspective on world affairs from the Israeli point of view. We are hoping he will share his take on how the U.S. elections are expected to affect Israel. Matt began educating and advocating about Israel upon making Aliyah in 2001, at the height of terror attacks on Israeli civilians. Whether as a madrich, a tour guide giving dignitaries, press or tourists a firsthand knowledge of Israel or as a lecturer, Matthew excels at con-

veying not only the facts, but also the depth and meaning of a host of Israelrelated issues. He joined Jerusalem U in 2009 to pioneer new systems for Israel education and to show the world the true, vibrant and creative face of Israel through educational and feature films, such as Israel Inside - How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference, Beneath The Helmet and Crossing the Line. This program will be presented on Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad Jewish Center of Naples, 1789 Mandarin Road. The program is open to the public and the charge for attendance is $20 prepaid or $22 at the door. RSVP by prepaying with a check (payable to ZOA SWFL) sent to 4003 Upolo Lane, Naples, FL 34119. For additional information, visit www.zoaswfl.org, email info@zoaswfl. org or call 914.329.1024.

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Report from JFCS of Southwest Florida Dr. Jaclynn Faﬀer

JFCS President/ CEO

ince this article is for the September issue of the Federation Star, let me begin by saying “I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer.” Summer has been busy at JFCS of Southwest Florida. Our data indicates that our programs have increased in members and utilization. I would like to share the data with you. ¡ JFCS has had a 200% increase in the past year in providing services for frail seniors in the Senior Outreach

and Support Program. 85% of the participants are Jewish and reside in Collier County. JFCS has had a 15% increase in the past year for individuals seeking assistance from our Mental Health Services Program. Our Dementia Respite Support Program has grown in one year from one weekly group to three groups per week. Requests for dementia respite services continue. JFCS has had a 200% increase in individuals using our food pantry. We average 430 visits per month and we provide 70 food deliveries each month to homebound seniors. This is a 100% increase over last year. JFCS has had a 500% increase in requests for assistance from home-

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less senior women who have been evicted or are about to be evicted. The average age of these women is 86. The average amount they can pay is $550 per month. We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Collier County for giving us a $25,000 grant to assist us in addressing this shocking problem. ¡ This past year JFCS volunteers provided 7,000 hours assisting frail homebound seniors. ¡ 22% of JFCS case management staff time each week is spent assisting Holocaust survivors. ¡ The majority of the 16 Holocaust survivors needing help from JFCS require financial assistance both for daily living such as purchasing food, paying for prescriptions, and

assistance with utility bills, and for emergency expenses such as a broken air conditioner or car repair. Other services needed by survivors are home healthcare, mental health counseling, bereavement support, dementia respite, general case management and socialization. This data represents a snapshot of the magnitude of the services provided by JFCS of Southwest Florida. We are grateful to the Jewish Federation of Collier County, foundations and donors who support us and make our work possible, and are honored to help those for whom the greater Naples area is less than Paradise. For more information, please call me at 239.325.4444.

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Inspired for the new Jewish year Marina Berkovich JHSSWF President

aking a Big Splash National Coach of Israel Synchronized Swimming Tatiana Tsym and Olympic Duet Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal and Evgenia Tetelbaum left all of us in Southwest Florida inspired by their quest, hard work, determination, perseverance and spectacular exhibitions, before departing to Rio2016 on August 4. On one of their final days at the T2 Aquatics Pool, they were joined by five 12-year-old synchronized swimmers from Cape Coral, a 13-year-old Junior National Team member from Czech Republic and a 15-year-old Junior Russian Team member, who had heard of the Israelis’ training and wanted to watch

Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal during one of the four exhibitions in Naples (photos by Ted Epstein)

them practice. Instead, they were invited to join them in the pool. Watching them train together that morning, the local Naples swimmers who had likely never even thought of synchronized swimming before watching the duet and hearing their music, began imitating some of Anastasia’s and Evgenia’s moves. The duet mesmerized us all in their three weeks in town with the upside down flamingos and barracudas among other moves. Sport is contagious. Good will is contagious. Hospitality is contagious. “Your Florida warmth is contagious,” said coach Tsym on the way to the airport. “We are inspired by the warmth of your people.” By the time this article is published, the Olympics will be over. It was not about winning the Olympics, it was, in the best and most precious of Olympic traditions, all about participation. The Israeli Synchronized Swimmers participated and achieved the best possible

results. Their visit to Naples and their training here will affect us all long after the flame is out. Thanks Coach Tatiana and The Olympic Duet. We hope to see you in four years! The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida is proud to be the facilitator of this historic visit of Olympics-bound Israelis to Naples. Send us your comments or photos to pass on to the swimmers at office@jhsswf.org. We thank every one of our generous individual and corporate sponsors, volunteers, well-wishers, supporters and friends. Together, we left a positive trail for these ladies to rely on in their moments of unpredictable challenges and obstacles during the Rio Olympic Games and in all their subsequent quests. What’s next? The Society’s planned activities this fall include the completion of the first phase of the Virtual Museum and continuing

On a rare day off for the swimmers: Jeffrey Feld, Marina Berkovich, Evgenia Tetelbaum, Alexander Goldstein, Tatiana Tsym, Anastasia Gloushkov Leventhal, Linda Rossman, Florence Hertzman

the video interviews with witnesses of early Jewish life and the establishment of the Jewish communities of Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. The creation of the Virtual Museum is a fascinating and intricate process, requiring much technical, writing and documentation skills. If you wish to lend a hand, please email or call. Several very special film events are being planned this season, especially during Florida Jewish History Month. Please reserve Wednesday, January 11, 2017, for a Collier County Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers film premiere. Other films will premiere at various events on Marco Island and through the Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties. Look for more details in future articles. Collecting, protecting and preserving Jewish histories to celebrate the contribution by Jews in Southwest Florida every day of every year is part of our mission. Become a member of JHSSWF, a sponsor, business associate, volunteer and/or donor. Contact us at: The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida 899 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 116, Naples FL 34108 239-566-1771 www.jhsswf.org The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida is a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Interested in history or little-known Holocaust stories?

Ida Margolis GenShoah President enShoah SWFL has been inviting the public to its programs for six years. Yet there are still many people who are unaware of GenShoah SWFL or do not know that most of our programs are open to all members of the community. The biblical word “Shoah” literally means destruction or catastrophe, and has become the standard Hebrew term for the murder of European Jewry during WWII. In 2002, Generations of the Shoah International, for survivors of the Holocaust and succeeding generations, was officially formed. However, there have been groups of children of Holocaust survivors, known as the second generation, or 2gs, formed since the 1960s. Currently there are many 2g and 3g (third generation) groups worldwide,

including groups in Florida known as “Next Generations” and “Generations After.” Our local group was formed in 2009 through an initiative by the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. A few years later the group adopted the name GenShoah SWFL and based its mission on that of Generations of the Shoah International. Recently, the steering committee of the local group decided to formulate a mission statement more suited to the population and interests of this area. Thus, the GenShoah group in Southwest Florida is open not only to children of survivors but to all who are interested in: preservation of the history and memories of the Holocaust, promotion of Holocaust education and human rights, connection of the Second Generation with one another, and support of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. In an effort to fulfill this mission, GenShoah SWFL, in addition to having meetings and programs for 2gs, has numerous programs for the public.

These public programs include local and widely recognized speakers and film screenings. A screening committee selects films based on their educational value and ability to tell a little known but important and/or inspirational story. GenShoah Program Chair Steve Brazina researches many sources in order to bring films to the screening committee. After the committee decides on the top choices for films and speakers, they are submitted to Amy Snyder, Executive Director of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center, for approval. The programs are announced in the Federation Star and the GenShoah e-newsletters. The Museum helps send out the e-newsletters at no cost to those who would like to receive it. GenShoah has not charged a membership fee and has not charged for any events, but is extremely grateful for all donations. The public performance rights to films are often very costly, and there are often expenses involved with out-of-town speakers. If you would like to receive the e-newsletter or additional information,

please email me at genshoahswfl@ icloud.com. If you would like to make a donation so that GenShoah can continue its programs, please send your check (with a note for GenShoah) to the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL, 4760 Tamiami Trial N., Naples, FL 34103. Also, since GenShoah’s mission includes support of the Museum, anyone who would like to attend GenShoah programs and is not yet a member of the Museum should consider becoming a member. There are many benefits to membership. GenShoah programs, films, speakers and special events for the 201617 season will be announced in next month’s Federation Star and in the GenShoah e-newsletter. A huge thank you to all those who have supported our programs in the past. We hope to see you again this season, and hope to see new faces as well. So if you are interested in history, learning something new about the Holocaust, and hearing great speakers, be sure to RSVP when the programs are announced.

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JEWISH RUSSIAN CULTURAL ALLIANCE (JRCA) of the Jewish Federation of Collier County ЕВРЕЙСКО-РУССКИЙ КУЛЬТУРНЫЙ АЛЬЯНС JRCA Mission: To offer a community base in Collier County to the First Generation Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union and their families. The following are the dates for JRCA community gatherings and social events for the upcoming season. All events take place from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the David G. Willens Community Room at the Federation office. ¡¡ Sunday, October 2, 2016 ¡¡ Sunday, December 25, 2016 ¡¡ Sunday, March 5, 2017 ¡¡ Sunday, May 7, 2017 Registration is required to participate. Email JRCAGroup@gmail.com.

Interested in your family’s history?

Do you have a similar photo in your home? Who are these people? Are they related to you? Do you know where your forebears came from? How do you find out? Do your grandchildren know who these people are? Researching your family genealogy can help you find the answers to all these questions. And the answers to questions you don’t even know to ask yet. Want to find out how to get started? Come to the next meeting of the Jewish Genealogy SIG (Shared Interest Group) at the Jewish Federation of Collier County offices (2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples) on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Seating is limited. RSVP to genresearch13@yahoo.com. You will receive an acknowledgement that you have a reservation. Bring a notebook and pen with you to the meeting.

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Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story

Film about WWII heroine to be screened at Holocaust Museum

he story of Noor Inayat Khan is far from a typical WWII spy story. Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story is the story of one woman’s extraordinary courage in Nazi-occupied Paris. Noor, who had an American mother and Indian Muslim father, and spent her life growing up in a Sufi center of learning in Paris, would at first glance seem to be an unlikely candidate for the highly dangerous work she agreed to undertake. The film tells how in 1940, when the Nazis invaded France, Noor fled with her family from Paris to England, where she trained as a wireless operator in Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. In early 1943, this young Muslim woman was recruited as a covert operative. Noor became a member of Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive. The S.O.E. was ordered by Churchill to use sabotage in factories and railroads, and to support the French underground’s attacks on Nazi units in preparation for the D-Day invasions. Unfortunately, the entire network was betrayed and arrested – except for one lovely and gentle woman, Noor Inayat Khan. Noor became the only surviving radio operator linking the British to the French Resistance in Paris, coordinating the air-drop of weapons, explosives and agents, and supporting the rescue of downed allied fliers. Noor was also ultimately betrayed, brutally

interrogated by the Gestapo, and escaped twice – only to be recaptured. Noor was sent to Germany where she was executed at Dachau. Reviewers have stated that “this is a story not only about the drama of fighting the Nazis – the brutality of the Gestapo, deception, betrayal and escape

– but also about the deep moral imperative that defined this young woman throughout her struggle.” Noor Inayat Khan became one of the most decorated agents of the British S.O.E., receiving numerous awards. A plaque in her name hangs at Dachau, and a memorial statue of her was erected in London. GenShoah SWFL and the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SWFL, where the film will be shown on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m., will present Enemy of the Reich. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information and reservations, email genshoahswfl@icloud.com.

Mix & Mingle – Jewish senior singles update

Are You Just Are You Just Jewish? Jewish? ewish senior singles of the Jewish Federation of Collier County, mark your calendars. It is going to be a busy fall and winter! Summer was anything but slow here in Southwest Florida. Our Mix & Mingle members have had a great menu of activities from which to choose. We enjoyed dinner and a wonderful performance by the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan in June, the Olympic-bound Israel synchronized swimming duet exhibitions in July, and ended the month with dinner and Catch Me If You Can at the Sugden Theatre. We have tried to beat the heat together. Dinners and shows remain As of press time, on August Millions of Jews connect with popular. 20 we plan on meeting for dinner at the Jewish culture but not with Pewter Mug followed by a performance The Sound of Music at the Center for Millions of Jews connect with with Jewish Millions of Jews connect Jewishof traditional Judaism. Performing Arts Bonita Springs. Lots of culture but not Judaism. culture butwith not traditional with traditional Judaism. fun and air conditioning! You may be one of them. Please mark your calendars with You may them. You be mayone be of one of them. the dates below and watch for eblasts CheckCheck our Event Calendar and Visit Us!andUs! our Event Calendar and Visit flyers with updates, details and reminders. Not all our activities have Congregation for for Congregation been fine-tuned so new information will Humanistic Judaism Humanistic Judaism be added as available. Unity, Unity, 30233023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL FL In attempting to provide a variety of Proctor Rd, Sarasota, activities and get the best prices for you, 941.929.7771 www.chj-sarasota.org 941.929.7771 www.chj-sarasota.org we have purchased blocks of tickets. This means that some of our activities are limited. Some of the planned events have a limit based on space. We do not want you to be disappointed. So, please look at your calendars and get your checks in as soon as possible. To make things even easier for you, please make checks payable to JFCC and send them to the attention of Renee’ Bialek at the Millions of Jews connect with Jewish culture Jewish Federation of Collier County, but not with traditional Judaism. You may be one of them. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Ste. 2201, For events and more information, visit us at Naples, FL 34109. Saturday, October 29: Erma Bombeck’s At Wit’s End performed at the Florida Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $44 and are going quickly. We will carpool. Monday, October 31: Shy Wolf Sanctuary. 20-person limit. $10 miniPaula Creed ~ prcreed725@gmail.com ~ 248.417.2514 mum donation requested. If you haven’t

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The Lebanese security outposts are long gone, but nothing is over Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to the Federation Star Pumpkinﬂowers: A Soldier’s Story, by Matti Friedman. Algonquin Press. 256 pages. Hardcover $25.95

his remarkable book – part memoir, biography, history and meditation – explores a particular place of intermittent combat at a particular time in the history of the Middle East. Matti Friedman takes us through that brief sequence of years, the winding up of the twentiethcentury and the unleashing of the twenty-first, with a journalist’s eye and a poet’s heart. The transition is Phil Jason one from fragile hopes of peace to something far less optimistic: a condition of endless and perhaps escalating war. The place is the security zone established in southern Lebanon by Israel and its Lebanese Christian allies. More particularly, it is an outpost in that zone at the top of a hill known as the Pumpkin. The time is the 1990s, with a peek into the coming century. These young soldiers, teenagers for the most part, learn what has been learned before throughout the history of war. There is very little glory in it. The soldier’s bond is increasingly to other soldiers and not to the ideals or even the nation and citizens for whom he or she fights. What soldiers suffer through during their tours of duty is rarely in the public consciousness, especially in a war that has no official name and where television news is not being made. For all but its surviving participants and the relatives of those who died there, it is quickly forgotten if ever known at all. There is a serious question about whether the sacrifices made changed anything, whether the costs bought anything. Perhaps the security zone

we should kill them before they killed us: that the battlefield was this place, Lebanon. I knew I couldn’t let my friends down. That was it. Matters seemed fairly clear to me on the first day.” In the deceptively simple prose, readers cannot help feeling that a much more complex, nuanced response will build and build. And it does. This section includes a careful portrait of Nabatieh, the nearby Lebanese town. It also contains the delightful story of the religious soldiers who visited the Pumpkin with blowtorches in order to prepare the place for Passover. Friedman brings to life a cast of characters, his comrades in arms, and he lets us know how it feels when Hezbollah gunners are firing at you. All is beautifully textured in a tone that often seems oxymoronic: hard nostalgia. Part Four takes us beyond the end of Matti Friedman’s time at the Pumpkin, and then records the shutting down of the security zone. He also offers us a stirring vignette on his more or less secret return to the Pumpkin as a Canadian tourist, and then leaves us wondering about what this story tells us about the future. Indeed, looking back from the situation of today’s Middle East to the abandonment of the security outposts, one can piece together the accumulating future that gave us the Arab Spring and its demise. Where have all the flowers – the oleanders – gone? Why? This is an instant classic of Israeli literature and of war literature. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.

experience only accelerated the misthe bottom of Avi’s. understandings, hatreds and patterns Part Two opens with the that mark the region’s situation fifteen aftermath of this dual crash years later. – the reaction to the sudden Matti Friedman tells the story of death of seventy-three Israehis time spent on the Pumpkin, but he li soldiers. This momentous does not begin there. Rather he begins event ushers in Friedman’s with someone else’s story, a soldier moving exploration of the named Avi who came to the PumpIsraeli way of mourning and memokin in 1994. Avi was an individualist, rializing. He notes: “There are many a young man who distrusted institulayers of dead in this country.” The tions. His outlook added stresses to his new top layer created on February 4, time in the Security Zone, but, know1997, is, for Matti Friedman, “the being himself, he managed to ginning of the end” of the overcompensate and get his security zone enterprise. It job done. Through Avi’s stoforced the questions “what ry, Friedman tells a version were these young people of the universal coming-ofdoing here?” and “what did age tale that is military basic they die for?” – questions training. This is a process for which no answers, both of stripping you down and honest and uplifting, were rebuilding you as part of a available. dedicated team – as part of The accident changed a machine. nothing but the people. A Matti Friedman Avi was an eloquent kibbutznik woman named person who was likely to become a Bruria started a movement of mothers fine writer. His writings about life in to end what seemed to her and those the Security Zone survived him, and who joined her an insane policy. Soon Friedman makes effective use of these after her cause began taking shape, it to paint one version of the mid-1990s was Matti Friedman’s turn to serve his on The Pumpkin. In this section we country on the Pumpkin outpost. learn: “In the jargon of army radioPart Three describes Friedman’s men, wounded soldiers are ‘flowers.’ time of duty in the security zone, really Dead soldiers are ‘oleanders.’ It isn’t not very far from his parents’ home in a code, because it isn’t secret.” Such northern Israel. Here, as elsewhere, the language is “intended to bestow beauty author’s journalistic and literary gifts on ugliness.” The outposts take names provide a kind of pleasure within a selike Basil, Crocus, Red Pepper, or even ries of observations and experiences Pumpkin. A piece of military technolbrimming with pain. He gives us the ogy might be named Buttercup. Such sensations of daily life, whether under naming is a useful distancing device attack or within the numbness of roufrom the horrors that soldiers will most tine. As one would expect, Friedman likely need to describe. traces the short route from innocence The Avi section introduces a range to experience. of interesting characters, as a group He writes: learning to live with the constant threat “It is hard to recall how little you of guerilla warfare: improvised exploonce knew, and harder to admit it. I unsive devices, standard land mines, and derstood that we were Israeli soldiers, shelling. It concludes with an accident: that our enemies were Arab fighters, the rotors of one helicopter cut through whom we called terrorists, and that

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The Jewish ghetto police and the grey zone By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD

his September 8 will mark the centenary of the birth of Calel Perechodnik, a Polish Jew who joined the Jewish ghetto police in the Otwock ghetto during the Holocaust. His wartime diaries, published posthumously as Am I a Murderer?, outlived him. He died, at age 27, during the Warsaw Uprising of August 1944. His testimony provides a rare and Dr. Paul Bartrop detailed account of his life as a ghetto policeman, highlighting the extent to which, all too often, moral choices were hard to come by during the fight for survival. The Jewish ghetto police (Jüdischer Ordnungsdienst) were police units established by the Nazis in the ghettos of German-occupied Eastern Europe during World War II. With the German conquest of Poland in 1939, the Nazis set up nominally self-governing Jewish Councils (Judenräte), and ordered them to establish policing units for the purpose of maintaining order in the ghettos. The occupiers set strict guidelines – not always followed – regarding recruitment, involving a certain level of physical fitness, military experience, and secondary or higher education. When first established, they did not have official uniforms. Often, all they possessed to distinguish themselves from the rest of the population was an armband, a police hat and a badge. They carried batons to maintain order, but were not permitted firearms. At first, they had a prescribed set of duties, often less in the way of law and order, and more along the lines of maintaining a viable form of existence

in the ghetto. Thus, their roles included such activities as traffic control, sanitation and garbage collection, organizing for snow clearance, and generally ensuring that life continued in as nondisruptive a manner as possible under the circumstances. In addition, the hope was that the ghetto police would be able to serve as a force to prevent crime – a desperate need in view of the poverty and overcrowding characterizing ghetto life. As the Holocaust proceeded from 1941 onwards, the Jewish ghetto police were used by the Nazis as an agency to assist in the process of rounding up and deporting Jews to the death camps. Unfortunately, this often resulted in an excessive use of violence, and even cruelty, as the policemen attempted to ensure that they would themselves be spared through the demonstration of their efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out their duties. All too often, however, members of the Jewish ghetto police and their families were murdered along with other ghetto Jews (particularly during the Holocaust’s most murderous phase in 1942 and 1943) once it was deemed by the Nazis that their effectiveness had come to an end. For many, this was the direct opposite to their initial reasons for joining the police in the first place, as membership in what was recognized as a protected part of the ghetto administration was seen to provide some measure of immunity from persecution. Such immunity also extended to the obtaining of additional benefits such as more food, money, clothing and shelter; these were often obtained as a result of a notorious level of corruption and intimidation practiced by the more unscrupulous members of the ghetto police.

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Calel Perechodnik joined in order to keep his wife and daughter safe, but it was for naught. Despite his position, they were deported to Treblinka and murdered in September 1942, while he remained in the ghetto. In the long run, it rarely mattered whether an officer compromised his values in order to keep his family safe. Indeed, some remained at their posts right up to the last moment, when they were themselves deported. Others left the police service long before, unable to look their neighbors in the eye – even though they had first joined with the belief that by joining they would have an opportunity to serve their community. One of the characteristics of ghetto life in many places was the existence of a resistance movement – sometimes vigorous, other times weak, and others relatively unformed. Given that the role of a police force should be the maintenance of law and order, the attitude of the Jewish police toward such movements was mixed. Frequently, the relationship between the resistance and the police was strained. While the former saw the ghetto police as traitors to their people who did the Nazis’ work for them, the latter saw it as their role to eliminate the threats to the smooth running of the ghetto, and not bring down the wrath of the occupiers. Sometimes, the police refused to intervene in resistance activities, or gave assistance to those who would become ghetto fighters. In certain places some

Rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated By Jeﬀ Margolis

t started out as a Master’s Degree project for a young man from New York, and over the years has evolved into a repository for over 1.5 million Yiddish books (and counting). Aaron Lansky is the mastermind of this project – the Yiddish Book Center located on the campus of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. The Center was founded in 1980. The building, designed to recall a shetl synagogue in Wolpa, Poland, is billed as the “World’s First Yiddish Museum.” The center contains not only Yiddish books, but sheet music, art galleries and, of course, a bookstore. There are two performance halls that offer concerts, films and educational programs. A major musical event, a festival of

Cinema Judaica: The Epic Cycle (1947-1971) On View Through October 23, 2016

Hollywood films in the three decades after WWII portrayed 4,000 years of Jewish historical identity and, in some of the biggest box office hits of all times, transformed the image of the Jew from embattled to triumphant. Flamboyant posters and bold advertising materials for films are featured in this blockbuster exhibition. Sins of Jezebel (1953), 16 x 38”

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were simultaneously members of both groups. The Jewish ghetto police forces varied in strength, but, depending on the ghetto, could be relatively large. Probably the biggest was that in the Warsaw Ghetto, numbering up to 2,500 officers and men at its maximum. The ghetto at Lodz was comprised of about 1,200, while that in Lvov (Lviv) numbered some 500, and those in Kovno and Krakow were 200 and 150 respectively. The size of the Jewish ghetto police force depended on the size of the Jewish community. It is sometimes difficult to pass judgment on the Jewish ghetto police. To a large degree they fall into a similar “grey zone” as the leaders and members of the Judenräte for whom they worked. Each policeman had his own motives for joining the force, behaving in certain ways while in it, and remaining there for as long – or as short – as he did. There are no simple solutions to the complex questions posed by the existence of the ghetto police. On September 8 this year I will be remembering Calel Perechodnik on his centenary, and giving thanks that the moral and emotional torments he must have suffered have, thankfully, been spared me. Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu.edu.

Yiddish music called Yidstock, takes place every July. The Center also boasts a climatecontrolled deposit library, and a recording studio. There is also a summer camp, graduate fellowships, and internship programs as well as online Yiddish courses.

In 1939, prior to the Holocaust, there were about 11 million people who spoke Yiddish. The language and its associated literature almost became extinct by the end of World War II. Today, thanks to Lansky, his zamlers (volunteers who collect books), the Steven Spielberg Foundation and other benefactors, boxes of books arrive daily from all over world. They are catalogued and if there are extras, placed on the shelves for sale. Everything from the works of Sholem Aleichem to Mark Twain novels, and yes, even the Constitution of the United States can be found among the stacks. Many of the volumes have been digitized and can be accessed from the Center’s website at www.yiddishbookcenter.org. Among the books and displays, visitors can find one of the last printing presses that printed in Yiddish. There is also a special section for children and a current exhibit of major world headlines that appeared in Yiddish newspapers, like the Forward. The Yiddish Book Center offers memberships that includes a subscription to Pakn Treger, the Center’s magazine, as well as discounts at events and in the bookstore. Yiddish is not dead. It is very much alive and is living quite comfortably in the hills of Western Massachusetts. Nu? What are you waiting for? Go visit. And if you are in New York City, you can visit the National Yiddish Theater - Folksbiene, now in its 101st year of offering shows in Yiddish. Currently, many of its productions offer supertitles in case your Yiddish is a bit rusty. And if you want to brush up on your Yiddish, not only do numerous communities have Yiddish Clubs (including our own), but many colleges also now offer courses as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in Yiddish. And you can take a Yiddish class in a way the Yiddish speakers in the shtetls would have never imagined – online.

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ADL Audit: Florida sees dramatic increase in anti-Semitic vandalism, harassment

oca Raton, Fla, June 22, 2016 – According to the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents released today, there were 91 verified incidents of anti-Semitism in Florida in 2015, marking a significant increase of incidents over the previous year’s 70 incidents. Florida’s increase also is comparatively higher than the national increase in anti-Semitic incidents, which rose from 912 to 941. The largest increases in anti-Semitic incidents were in the categories of anti-Semitic vandalism and harassment. There were 61 incidents of harassment, threats and events in Florida in 2015, compared with 50 in 2014, representing a 22% increase. There were 27 incidents of vandalism in Florida in 2015, compared with 19 in 2014, representing a 42% increase. “The fact that anti-Semitic hatred still exists within our communities is not surprising, but it is still disheartening, and remains a constant reminder of how we must be vigilant in educating and speaking out in the face of hate,” said Hava L. Holzhauer, ADL Florida Regional Director. “Anti-Semitism in Florida has shown many faces this past year – from assault to harassment to vandalism and more. We in Florida need to be better – to look in the mirror and check prejudice and bigotry and anti-Semitism at the door.”

Florida continues to be in the top four states reporting incidents of antiSemitism, with New York, New Jersey and California reporting higher incidents. “This year’s audit, most notably the increases in anti-Semitic vandalism and harassment, are painful reminders that anti-Semitism still poses a threat,” noted Scott Notowitz, ADL Florida Regional Chair. “The ADL’s work fighting anti-Semitism will continue no matter how it manifests from one year to the next. We will persevere.” The annual ADL Audit comprises criminal and non-criminal incidents reported to the ADL Florida office and law enforcement, including incidents of vandalism, assault and harassment targeting Jewish individuals and institutions. Nationally, ADL’s annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents recorded a total of 941 incidents in the U.S. in 2015, an increase of approximately 3 percent from the 912 incidents recorded in 2014. Fifty-six incidents were assaults, the most violent anti-Semitic category – representing a more than 50 percent rise from the 36 assaults reported in 2014. Another troubling finding: anti-Semitic incidents at colleges and universities nearly doubled last year. A total of 90 incidents were reported on 60 college campuses in 2015, compared with 47 incidents on 43 campuses in 2014.

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Anti-Semitic Assaults Three assaults occurred in Florida in 2015, up from a single assault in the previous year. Selected incident: Boca Raton: A rabbinical student was walking when an assailant on a bike shouted at him that “Jews should go back to Auschwitz. Hitler was right.” An altercation occurred between the two. Anti-Semitic Acts On College Campuses The ADL national audit reported a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses nationally in 2015. Seven incidents were reported on Florida’s campuses, including the University of Florida, the University of Miami, Southeastern University, Valencia College and the University of Central Florida. Selected incidents: University of Central Florida: Anti-Semitic and racist stickers were placed at various places on the University of Central Florida campus, including newsstands and areas near dormitories. One sticker had a Star of David and the words “1%” and “Bankers” underneath, another had a Nazi swastika depicted on a flag. University of Florida: Three cars were vandalized with swastikas. Anti-Semitic Vandalism The ADL Audit recorded 27 cases of

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anti-Semitic vandalism in 2015, up from 19 incidents in 2014. Vandalism incidents are individually evaluated bys ADL and are categorized as anti-Se-S mitic based on the presence of anti-Semitic symbols or language; the identity of the perpetrator(s), if known; and the target of the vandalism and its proximity to Jewish homes, communities and institutions. The 2015 Audit includes in its totals swastikas and hate symbols that targeted Jewish property or communal institutions. Swastikas targeting other minorities or those used out of context simply for shock value were notH c counted. The following is a list of selectedt instances of anti-Semitic vandalism inm t 2015: Margate: During Sabbath morn-t ing services at a synagogue, nails were found under the tires of multiple ve-t e hicles. Hollywood: Hateful messages wereC painted on the walls of a synagoguee that was under construction, includingt perverted pictures, the words “(Exple-a tive) the Jews” and “We’re watchingt w you.” Winter Park: A swastika and hate-f ful messaging was spray-painted on aO t family’s home. Boca Raton: A swastika was paint-s ed on the ground in the student parkingh continued on next pageF a

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Elie Wiesel: His spirit lives on By Arlene Stolnitz

his month’s article is written as a tribute to Elie Wiesel, who passed away earlier this summer. With his voice against antiSemitism, racial hatred, intolerance and bigotry, most never knew that Wiesel had been very musical as a youth and had served as a choir director in his early days in Europe. In later years, in this Arlene Stolnitz country, he was Honorary Chairman for quarter of a century for Zamir Choral Foundation, the modern Hebrew-singing movement in North America whose aim is to preserve and foster Jewish identity through Jewish choral music. An experience I will never forget took place many years ago during an event at the North American Jewish Choral Festival held in the Catskills every summer. Wiesel was being honored that year at the Festival, and would be arriving later in the week. As a surprise to him, the group of over 200 singers was introduced to some of the music from his pre-WWII shtetl. Raised in an Orthodox Hasidic family, he had sung these zemirot (songs) as a young boy sitting around the dinner table with his family after a Shabbat meal. At the Festival, so many years later, singers/ attendees, sworn to secrecy, practiced

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lot of a high school. Boca Raton: A wall outside of an apartment complex was vandalized with graffiti including a Star of David, a plus sign, a heart, another plus sign, a swastika, an equal sign followed by several unidentified symbols. Deland: The word “Jew” was written on a front door and garage in what appears to be black marker. According to the victim, there was no ornamentation on the home indicating that she and her family are Jewish. Harassment, Threats and Events The ADL Audit recorded 61 cases of anti-Semitic harassment in Florida in 2015, up from 50 in 2014. Incidents included verbal attacks and slurs against Jewish individuals (or individuals perceived to be Jewish); anti-Semitism conveyed in written or electronic communications, including anti-Semitic cyberbullying; and antiSemitic speeches, picketing or events. Of particular note was the prevalence of the use of the swastika symbol in a significant number of harassment cases. ADL has also seen a significant number of incidents in which the ability of Jewish members of homeowner associations or boards were questioned due to their religion. The following is a list of selected instances of anti-Semitic harassment, threats and events in 2015: Delray Beach: Multiple employees at a Jewish organization received antiSemitic and threatening phone calls from a caller over the span of a single day. Miami Beach: Two individuals walked by a synagogue, and yelled “Allahu Akhbar!” (Arabic for Allah is great – it is both a religious term as well as one usurped by Islamic extremists) at an individual at the synagogue. One of the individuals then yelled that “heads will be cut off,” and then stated directly to the synagogue attendee – “I will cut your head off.” St. Petersburg: A couple were nominated for the positions of president and secretary of their condominium association, and won the positions in a board election. An outgoing association leader was incensed at their election, since they allegedly owed dues,

the songs faithfully every day when we met for our “morning sing.” They were in Yiddish, but with English transliterations, making it easier for us to learn the words. On the appointed day, Wiesel arrived, and during the evening festivities he proceeded to tell the large attentive group stories of his boyhood days in Wishnietz. Then, with a beautiful voice that surprised everyone, he burst into song, singing the Hasidic music we had been learning all week long! Suddenly, the entire group of singers sang along with him! He stopped...as if stunned! “You know this music?” he asked. It was then that Mati Lazar, renowned conductor and interpreter of Jewish music, head of Zamir, and a close personal friend of Wiesel, came on stage and told him of our plan to surprise him. As you can imagine, there was not a dry eye in the place as thundering applause for Wiesel took place! It was a moment no one will ever forget! Later, as he stepped down from the stage, I was honored to stand beside him as he greeted us and shook hands with everyone. Elie Wiesel was a humble man of great courage, whose legacy of peace and human dignity will be with us forever. My writing this month is devoted to his memory. His spirit lives on. So many songs come to mind that it is hard to choose! But a few stand out. I write about them hoping that you will check them out, either by finding and in front of numerous individuals and association members said, “I will get rid of the (expletive) Jews.” Highland Beach: After an online discussion negotiating the price of a project with a construction contractor, the apartment owner decided not to proceed. The owner then received several nasty messages from the contractor, one of which included the language “Up Yours Jew Bastard.” Port St. Lucie: When an individual was terminated from his employment due to work-related errors, he inquired about complaints he had made beforehand regarding his supervisor making anti-Semitic remarks to him in front of other employees. Orlando: A news station received an email from an individual writing from out-of-state, identifying as a Muslim born in Palestine. In the email, the individual indicates that Jewish places of worship in the U.S. are “the best places to attack first for Hamas in America.” Boynton Beach: A restaurant manager, after a disagreement with a customer over the price of a special-listed food item, told an individual and his son that “You Jews are no longer welcomed here.” About the ADL Audit The Audit identifies both criminal and non-criminal acts of harassment and intimidation, including distribution of hate propaganda, threats and slurs. Compiled using information provided by victims, law enforcement and community leaders, and evaluated by ADL’s professional staff, the Audit provides an annual snapshot of one specific aspect of a nationwide problem while identifying possible trends or changes in the types of activity reported. This information assists ADL in developing and enhancing its programs to counter and prevent the spread of anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. 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. Follow us on Twitter @ADL_Florida and Facebook at www.facebook. com/ADL.Florida.

them on YouTube, CDs or at a live performance. Some of the songs I have selected are part of the repertoire of The Sarasota Jewish Chorale. You may have heard these songs in our performances over the past 16 years. “Shir LaShalom” – Lyrics: Yaakov Rotblit, Music: Yair Rosenblum Sing a Song of Peace for those who have fallen: Tears, prayers, and words of praise will not return them to life, but peace will sanctify their deeds. This powerful song, written after the Six-Day War, serves to remind us that war is not something to sing about; rather, we must sing about love and peace, and work to make them realities. Influenced by the anti-war rock movements of the ’60s, “Shir LaShalom” went on to become an unofficial anthem for the Israeli peace movement. It is regularly sung at ceremonies commemorating Yitzhak Rabin’s death. When he was assassinated, a page with the song lyrics was found in his shirt pocket. “Lu Y’hi” (May It Come to Be) – Hebrew: Naomi Shemer, orig. John Lennon and Paul McCartney The inspiration for “Lu Y’hi” came to Naomi Shemer from the song “Let It Be” by the Beatles, and became famous as sung by Israeli singer Chava Alberstein.

Shemer, often called the first lady of Israeli song and poetry, was also the composer of the beloved “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav.” When the Yom Kippur War broke out in 1973, “Lu Y’hi” expressed the mood and distress of the country during that difficult time. “Eli Eli/ Halikha Lekesarya” (A Walk to Caesarea) – Lyrics: Hannah Senesh, Music David Zehavi Originally written as a cherished Yiddish folksong, an adaptation of Psalm 22, which begins “My God, my God, why hast Though forsaken me?” – the music by Zehavi is set to a poem written during the Holocaust by Hannah Senesh. Born in Budapest, Senesh was caught and executed by the Nazis in 1944. A paratrooper who saved many lives during WWII, she wrote these words: “When I feel like my world is falling apart, I look up at the sky and somehow feel comforted in seeing that it is still there.” Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in Venice’s Chorale (formerly Exsultate!). Her interest in choral music has led to this series of articles on Jewish folk music in the Diaspora.

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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. The Olympic List As I write this, the Olympics are about half-way completed. Here’s my list of Jewish athletes from the Diaspora who were at the Games. Many websites, including Wikipedia, will have lists of the medal winners by the time this column is published. For those who finished way down in the field, just Google their name and you’ll find their results. Here and there I have noted the results that are in as of August 10. ELI DERSHWITZ, 20, individual saber fencing. This Boston native has just finished his sophomore year at Harvard. He had outstanding performances at recent international competitions. But he didn’t medal at the 2016 Games. He was raised in a Conservative Jewish home and his maternal grandparents were Holocaust survivors. NATE EBNER, 27, rugby sevens. Ebner is now most famous for his outstanding special team play with the NFL Boston Patriots. But, he was also a top high school rugby player. He inquired about playing rugby in the Olympics this past April, and while the coach was skeptical, Ebner surprised him with his play and game smarts and he made the team. Rugby sevens is a modified version of traditional rugby. Swimmer ANTHONY ERVIN, 35, is a Southern California native. He was an 18-year-old U.C. Berkeley freshman when he won the gold medal in the 50M race at the 2000 Olympics.

However, he just couldn’t handle the fame. From 2001-2007, his life was out of control. But he pulled himself together, returned to Berkeley and finished his degree, and began training again. He made the 2012 Olympic team, but didn’t medal. As I write this, Ervin has won another gold medal in the men’s 4x100 relay and has yet to swim his individual event. Rhythmic gymnasts MONICA (team member) and JENNIFER ROKHMAN (alternate) are 19-yearold identical twins. They are the daughters of Russian Jewish immigrants. The twins partially grew up near San Diego, and their parents still live there. However, like many talented young gymnasts, they moved (2010) to Illinois to train at a top facility near Chicago. MERRILL MOSES, 39, is the goalie on the U.S. water polo team. This is his third Olympics. His team won the silver medal in 2008, but didn’t medal in 2012. Moses, who had a bar mitzvah, grew up near Los Angeles. He was a swimmer in high school, but was relatively slow. Then a coach persuaded him to try water polo where Moses’ height (he’s 6'3") and long arm span would be great assets. Moses was a college water polo star and played professionally in Europe, where water polo is very popular. ALY RAISMAN, 22, gymnastics. The biggest Jewish Olympic star since MARK SPITZ, she thrilled Jews

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school and at the Univ. of Oregon. Test is a superstar in his sport. He went to a Jewish Day School through sixth grade. SETH WEIL, 29, is a rower (“Men’s Four”) from Northern California. His coxswain, SAM OJSERKIS, 26, is also Jewish and will get a medal if Weil does. Other countries: Australia: JESSICA FOX, 22, canoe slalom (“K-1”). She won the silver medal in this event in 2012. Aussies NATHAN KATZ, 22, and JOSH KATZ, 18, are brothers and judo athletes. Brazil: FELIPE KITADAI, 27, is a judo athlete from Brazil. He won a bronze medal (for Brazil) at the 2012 Games. He also won a bronze at the 2009 Maccabi Games in Israel. Canada: JOSH BINSTOCK, 35, and his team partner, SAM SCHACHTER, 36, play beach volleyball. New Zealand: JO ALEH, 30, women’s sailing (470 dinghy). She won the gold in this event in 2012.

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September 2016 Federation Star

Amid terror and anti-Semitism, Jews of France arrive in Israel

el Aviv, Israel, July 21, 2016 – Propelled by worsening antiSemitism and increasing radical Islamic terror, some 150 French Jews arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport today on a special International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) to start new lives in Israel. “The Fellowship and millions of Christian supporters of Israel stand shoulder to shoulder with the Jews of France, and we will do whatever we can to help any French Jew who seeks to build a new life in the Jewish homeland,” said Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, The Fellowship’s president and founder. The July 20 flight, with 147 passengers, is one of a series of misa sions The Fellowship has launched . in France, where it has been actively r working to help French Jews. Over the past three months, The Fellowship , has been flooded by more than 5,100 inquiries from French Jews about immigrating to Israel (making aliyah), and following the horrific truck massa. cre in Nice last week, demand is only t expected to rise. Several families from Nice were aboard today’s flight, while E

others came from Lyon, Paris and Toulouse. In June, The Fellowship brought 82 Jews from across France to Israel, and is working on a third flight scheduled to leave in August.

general and for their families specifically, and, in fact, more than half the passengers are children. Many of the French Jews describe being afraid to wear yarmulkes outdoors or to display any other visible signs of their Jewish identity, while others say they are growing increasingly concerned about radical Islamic anti-Semitism and terrorism. The Fellowship has also been funding security upgrades in FrenchFrench Jews from Lyon, Nice, Paris and Toulouse ﬂeeing anti-Semitism Jewish communal inand terror in France arrive in Israel (photo courtesy of The Fellowship) stitutions, including The French-Jewish aliyah is part schools and synagogues, in the wake of The Fellowship’s global efforts to of terror attacks over the past year. bring Jews experiencing economic and For those French Jews who wish security threats to Israel. The Fellowto move to Israel, The Fellowship proship has helped more than 2,000 Jews vides information fairs and preparatory worldwide immigrate to Israel this year, seminars in France, guidance for six from Bolivia, Brazil, France, Uruguay, months once the immigrants arrive in Venezuela, Turkey and Ukraine. Israel, employment counseling, oneMany of the Jews leaving France time financial aid or six months of rentwith The Fellowship say they are esal support, tuition assistance for job caping what has become an intolerable training, financial assistance to help situation for the Jewish community in immigrants learn Hebrew, material aid

such as furniture, appliances and medical treatment, and private tutors and informal education for children. “The Jews of France know we are united with them and will do whatever is necessary to support their community at this critical time,” Eckstein said. About The Fellowship The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was founded in 1983 to promote better understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews, and build broad support for Israel. Today it is one of the leading forces in helping Israel and Jews in need worldwide – and is the largest channel of Christian support for Israel. Led by its founder and president, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, The Fellowship now raises more than $140 million per year, mostly from Christians, to assist Israel and the Jewish people. Since its founding, The Fellowship has raised more than $1.3 billion for this work. The organization has offices in Jerusalem, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Seoul and Sao Paulo. For more information, visit www.ifcj.org.

Over 150 young Miami leaders make a splash at FIDF pool party for Israeli soldiers

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ore than 150 young professionals gathered on Sunday, July 10 at the Gale South h ,Beach rooftop pool for the fourth annual eFriends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Young Leadership (YL) Miami Division Summer Pool Party to support wounded Israeli soldiers and the families of fallen heroes. The event included complimentary drinks and a special performance by South Florida native DJ Danny Stern. “We are honored to have such a passionate and active community in Miami,” said FIDF YL Miami board member and event co-chair Adam Lipkin. “We have seen our circle grow larger and larger each year. This pool party was

an excellent way for our young leaders to show their support for Israel’s brave defenders – and to have a great time.” Chairing the event were Lipkin and Gal Kol. Among the distinguished guests were FIDF YL Miami Co-President Jaime Mittleman and FIDF YL

Miami committee members Michelle Ben Ari, Max Baum, Tal Dardashti, Ross Fahrer, Greg Hack, Hadas Mizrahi, Jaime Wasser and Edou Zaken. The event raised some $3,600 for FIDF programs supporting well-being initiatives for wounded Israeli soldiers and families of fallen soldiers. About Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF): FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization with the mission of offering educational, cultural,

recreational and social programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. Today, FIDF has more than 150,000 loyal supporters, and 16 regional offices throughout the U.S. and Panama. FIDF proudly supports IDF soldiers, families of fallen soldiers, and wounded veterans through a variety of innovative programs that reinforce the vital bond between the communities in the U.S., the soldiers of the IDF, and Israel. For more information, visit www.fidf.org.

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ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD

12 aging-tech Israeli startups to watch Israel’s young entrepreneurs are fast developing new technologies for the myriad needs of the graying population. By Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, July 14, 2016

he world’s fast-growing over-60 population needs tech solutions for everything from retirement planning to health monitoring, and Israeli companies are stepping up to meet the challenge. Some of the most promising products were displayed at the recent Israel Aging 2.0 startup contest during the Conference for Technologies for Aging Well at Bar-Ilan University. “We see the entry of more and more high-quality Israeli ventures in this field, and more interest from the investor community,” says Dov Sugarman, the Israel representative for Aging 2.0, a global platform to accelerate innovation to improve the quality of life of the aging population. The competition was part of Aging 2.0’s worldwide startup search. Winners of 40 local events are featured on the Aging 2.0 website from July 19 to August 18 for popular voting and expert judges’ review. A chosen few will vie for prizes and mentoring at a San Francisco event in October. Sugarman tells ISRAEL21c that Israeli entrepreneurs and marketers – who tend to be young – are becoming aware of the opportunities in aging technology. “We have so many great apps, but most 85-year-olds don’t have smart devices, and we need to address that with new solutions,” he says. The Aging 2.0 competition was hosted by the Conference for Technologies for Aging Well, a program of the Israeli Society for Aging Well of the Society of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Israel. “Our main goal is to foster dialogue between developers of technol-

ogy and those who will use it,” says Yael Benvenisti, chairwoman of the society and the conference. “We see a lot of startups are developing things for their grandmother that nobody else will use.” The 250 members of the society, ranging from social workers to doctors to engineers, look at the future role of technology not only for health needs but also to help combat loneliness, aid in retirement planning, make devices like computers and cell phones easier to use, and provide assistance to caregivers. “In the last four years we’ve seen big progress in Israel’s aging technology,” Benvenisti tells ISRAEL21c. “In Israel’s startup incubators there are more and more companies with solutions for the aging population. Nobody used to think about this population and now they see it’s a good market.” Sugarman, a Tel Aviv-based aging-tech consultant, manages strategic partnerships for SafeBeyond, a platform for creating and storing personalized messages for distribution later in life or after death. SafeBeyond pitched at the first Israeli Aging 2.0 competition last year. He notes that monitoring, sensing and tracking technologies – delivered via apps, smart TVs and robots, for example – is becoming critical in extending the independence of people in declining mental and physical health. “The megatrend is aging in place [aging at home], and we need technology for that,” Sugarman says. “We’re seeing activity in Israel across all those spectrums. I expect that 2016-17 will see Israeli companies playing a growing role in global innovation and the

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generation of new business ideas.” The U.S. caregiving market is estimated to be a $279 billion opportunity, with some $100 million in venture investment going to tech-enabled home care in 2015. Here are 12 of many Israeli startups in the aging-tech sector: MyndYou Winner of the Aging 2.0 Israel competition, MyndYou is developing a mobile platform to help people with early-stage cognitive deterioration maintain independence. A $1.2 million funding round is going toward finalizing development and launching in the U.S. next year; the startup is now in the ICONYC Labs accelerator. The monthly subscription platform will monitor cognitive, physiological and behavioral parameters, alert family members to changes, and offer actionable insights, CEO Ruth Poliakine Baruchi tells ISRAEL21c. Last year, MyndYou was one of eight startups in the first cycle of Israel Brain Techologies’ Brainnovations, the world’s first brain-tech accelerator. Baruchi founded MyndYou following her involvement in Jerusalembased Wellsense, which developed a revolutionary bedsore monitoring system for hospitals. Vitalitix Following a new phenomenon called “crowd-caring,” the Vitalitix socialresponsibility platform provides threeway communication between seniors, caregivers and community “social angels” as well as volunteers from existing networks. The idea is to reduce loneliness, improve safety, and allow more freedom at home and out. The senior can access the app, now in beta,

through any wearable device or smartphone. Pharmpool Pharmpool is developing a mobile app that evaluates the safety of a particular drug therapy regimen for a specific patient, and includes features to increase medication adherence and management. Steps& Steps& has created a virtual smartphone assistant who guides and encourages physical therapy patients through home exercises. The interface, managed by the physical therapist, includes instructional videos; a motivation boost; and goal-setting, prescheduling and tracking features. Kytera Kytera, a graduate of the Microsoft Ventures Tel Aviv Accelerator, is working on a smart wristband and motionsensor technology to monitor seniors who are aging at home. It automatically detects and alerts to “stress situations” that vary from a person’s usual activity patterns. It’s being piloted in the United States ahead of commercialization by the end of 2016. AbiliSense According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. AbiliSense is developing apps that continuously listen to the world around the user, analyze the sounds and transform them into alerts – delivered to smartphones, wearables and other IoT devices – ranging from “the doorbell is ringing” to an emergency SOS.

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JEWISH BABY BOOM ALTERS ISRAELIPALESTINIAN DYNAMIC

When the Oslo peace process began in the 1990s, fertility among Israeli Jews stood at 2.6 children per woman, compared with 4.7 among Muslims in Israel and east Jerusalem, and 6.0 among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Yet over the past decade, a demographic revolution with long-lasting political consequences has occurred. Jewish birthrates in Israel have spiked while Arab birthrates in the Palestinian territories and elsewhere in the Middle East have declined. This unlikely baby boom has made many Israeli Jews a lot less afraid of being outnumbered. The Jewish fertility rate in Israel was 3.11 per woman in 2014, while among the Arab citizens of Israel and east Jerusalem residents it was 3.17, according to Israel’s statistics bureau. Palestinian fertility rates have fallen to 3.7 in the West Bank from 5.6 in 1997, and to 4.5 from 6.9 children in Gaza, according to the Palestinian statistics bureau. “Birthrates in the Arab and Jewish sectors will continue converging,” said Israel’s defense minister Avigdor Lieberman. Regardless of its political implications, Israel’s baby boom represents a puzzling exception to the world’s demographic trends. Usually, as countries become wealthier and as women become more integrated in the workforce, fertility rates plummet. But in Israel, families began having more children, giving the country the highest fertility rate among the world’s advanced economies. Israeli Jews nowadays have more children, on average, than Egyptians, Iranians or Lebanese. (Yaroslav Trofimov, Wall Street Journal)

WHY PALESTINIANS PREFER TO WORK FOR ISRAELI EMPLOYERS

Conditions for Palestinians working in Israel and Jewish communities in the West Bank are much better than in the Palestinian Authority, according to the PA TV program Workers’ Affairs. Israeli Arab labor lawyer Khaled Dukhi noted that Israeli labor law is “very good” because it does not differentiate between men and women or between

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HelpAround Founded in Tel Aviv in 2013, the HelpAround platform for chronic patients and caregivers allows organizations to match patients with appropriate resources to improve access to care. The founders applied their knowledge of mobile health and data-driven, targeted advertising to build a smart “safety net” of helpers for chronic patients similar to the way ad-tech pairs buyers with sellers. HelpAround was one of four Israeli startups chosen as regional finalists in the 1776 Startup Challenge, and visited Washington, D.C., in June 2016 for the global competition. LungTek Based in Kfar Saba, LungTek recently introduced a digital respiratory training device designed to increase lung strength and stamina; reduce coughing and flu risk; clear mucus; and enhance overall wellness. Mybitat Mybitat, an IoT company in Herzliya, partnered with Samsung to develop a suite of smart-home solutions aimed at helping the elderly remain at home longer with better quality of life. Advanced sensors, cloud-based software and behavior analytics monitor daily routine and wellness. If a change in behavior or health is detected, the system alerts pre-selected contacts. Perlis Haifa-based Perlis is developing an artificial intelligence and robotic system

Israelis and Palestinians. Qassem Abu Hadwan, a laborer from Hebron, noted that “a month’s work here [in the PA] equals a week’s work there [in Israel].” (Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik, Palestinian Media Watch)

ISRAEL EMERGES AS A PLAYER ON THE WORLD STAGE

With eight million people, Israel can only play on the fringes of a new global order, but it has a flourishing economy of $300 billion. Its military was rated by the Institute for the Study of War as “pilot to pilot and airframe to airframe” having “the best air force in the world” and the best army in the Middle East. With over 250 foreign companies creating research facilities in Israel, its strong high-tech capability has been rated by the University of Lausanne as one of the top five world powers in this key area. For the tiny and poor 1948 Israel to be able less than 70 years later to play a role among the great powers of the world seems amazing. (Jonathan Adelman, Jerusalem Post)

RETIRED NBA STAR JOINS ISRAELI BASKETBALL TEAM

Six-time NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire, 33, has signed a two-year contract to play for Israeli team Hapoel Jerusalem after he announced his retirement from the NBA last month. Hapoel Jerusalem won the 2014-15 Israeli Basketball League title and will compete in the 2016-17 EuroCup tournament. (Roi Cohen, Israel Hayom)

1,580 NEPALESE STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM ISRAELI AGRO PROGRAM

Altogether, 1,580 students will have received the opportunity to go to Israel to learn about agriculture practices there by this September under the “learn and earn” program of the Israeli government, which was started three years back. The Israel Embassy in Kathmandu has partnered with Sana Kisan Bikas Bank to select students from remote villages who are siblings or members of the Sana Kisan Cooperatives promoted by the bank. (The Himalayan to identify early symptoms of diseases commonly affecting the elderly, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. The system serves as a support tool for physicians, caretakers and family to address health problems quickly enough to allow the elderly to retain independence at home. E2C Easy to Connect (E2C) in Ramat Gan offers a Basic Smartphone (available in the United States and Israel) and a Basic Tablet (available in Israel) designed to help seniors easily access the latest communication technologies with large print, one-button navigation and other streamlined processes. A Basic Smart TV and Basic Smartwatch are coming next. PowerTags PowerTags are miniature low-cost wearable tags providing location-based tracking capabilities for institutional caregivers of the elderly, among other applications. A proprietary “position engine” presents the tag’s real-time and historical movement patterns on a cloud-based dashboard viewable on smartphones, tablets and laptops. An emergency alert button is embedded in the tags as well. Abigail Klein Leichman is a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c. Prior to moving to Israel in 2007, she was a specialty writer and copy editor at a daily newspaper in New Jersey and has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

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AMID UNCERTAINTY IN THE MIDDLE EAST, ISRAEL’S POPULARITY BOOMS

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SHIMON PERES LAUNCHES ISRAEL INNOVATION CENTER

The number of UK tourists heading to Israel increased 10% in 2015, to 197,859. Patrick Millar, marketing manager at Kirker Holidays, noted: “While our business to many destinations in North Africa and the Middle East has declined in recent years, demand for tailor-made holidays to Israel has grown steadily, with most Kirker clients appreciating that Israel has a security infrastructure that is among the world’s most advanced.” “Tel Aviv makes a great city break because it combines European cafe culture, trendy bars and restaurants and a swathe of golden sandy beach with a proudly Middle Eastern flavor and a uniquely fascinating history. Itzik Avni, chief concierge at The Ritz-Carlton Herzliya, explains its charms: “Israel offers the largest number of museums per-capita, the biggest vegan population ratio and is a cradle of innovation and creativity.” (Chloe Cann, Travel Trade Gazette - UK)

Former president Shimon Peres recently launched the new Israel Innovation Center in a special ceremony at the Peres Center for Peace. He was joined by President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai. The Israeli innovation center will present the story of Israel as the “startup nation” which now stands at the forefront of technology and science, and spearheads groundbreaking Israeli inventions which have dramatically changed the lives of millions around the world. The center is expected to officially be opened in 2018 to hundreds of thousands of visitors from Israel and across the world who will be able to view firsthand Israel’s transformation from an arid and desolate desert into an international technological powerhouse. (Ynet News)

ISRAEL LEADING A “WATER REVOLUTION” IN ARID CALIFORNIA

BEN-GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AMONG WORLD’S BEST

Having made the desert bloom and become a world leader in water management, Israel is now helping parched California solve its water problems. At the Israel-California Water Conference in July, 24 Israeli companies offered water storage, management, treatment, recycling and leak detection solutions. In December 2015, Israel’s IDE Technologies opened the Carlsbad desalination plant north of San Diego. The facility is the biggest in the Western Hemisphere and provides 7% of San Diego County’s water needs. (Michelle Malka Grossman, Jerusalem Post)

Ben-Gurion International Airport is the world’s sixth best global air hub, according to a recent Travel+Leisure readers’ poll. Ben-Gurion (TLV) is primarily known for being one of the world’s most secure airports. It has won awards for best airport in the Middle East over the years. Every year, the Travel+Leisure travel magazine asks readers to weigh in on its World’s Best Awards survey of travel experiences. For the past three years, readers have been asked to

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Gratitude Rabbi Ammos Chorny

e are blessed with so much, yet often we forget to be grateful. Gratitude is a key Jewish value that pervades prayers in the form of hakarat hatov (recognizing the good) and hodaya (giving thanks). As we approach the season of soulsearching and inner accountability, we should ask ourselves how to maintain gratitude within ourselves. We could start by reacquainting ourselves with the Birkot Hashachar – the Morning Blessings that begin the daily liturgy. The first words we utter express our gratitude to God for returning our soul to us at the end of the night. “L’oseh niflaot levado…” most miracles actually go unnoticed. God might have saved you from a snake bite, you might have had a heart fluctuation, how many miracles happened before you woke up? Then there are the Birkot Hanehenim – the blessings we recite before enjoying the gifts of nature, whether we put them in our mouth, or simply enjoy their aroma, when we see something beautiful, when we hear thunder, or see shooting stars. Our lives are fraught with moments of awe. If only we could stop for a moment and pay attention, how we could enhance our enjoyment of life! Further, we should consider gratitude toward each other, thanking people for helping us even if they are just doing their job. We tend to forget how dependent we are on so many people. So many do so much for us, and for the most part we take it all for granted. How about taking care of parents or other seniors? It is hard, and for the most part we don’t necessarily express love in ways that we should. Taking care of them in old age

A one-armed life is like saying thank you for taking care of us as infants. In general, we can all recognize and do acts of kindness for anyone who has been good to us. On Friday evenings, we can recite “Eshet hayil” from the Book of Proverbs, and remind each other what a gift we are to each other. Finally, toward the end of the Amida, our private daily devotion, we recite words highlighting the miracles that are with us morning, noon and night. Often I think of my wife and kids, our friends, the community. If we can remember to be thankful, we enrich our lives and the lives of those around us, making them happier while noticing and enjoying the gifts in our life. Hakarat tov – recognizing good even when times are trying and we’d rather complain – allows us to focus on what others do for us, to be grateful and let them know we do not take them for granted. The daily prayer order includes a beautiful statement that perfectly encapsulates my message for this season: “Ilu pinu malei shirey kayam ulshonenu rina chamon galav…” If our mouths were full of song as the sea, and our tongues filled with exultation as the multitude of its waves, and our lips filled with praise as the vastly-extended sky; if our eyes shone with light like the sun and the moon, and if our hands were spread forth like the eagles of heaven, and if our feet were swift as hinds, we should still be unable to thank you and bless your name, O Lord our God and God of our ancestors, for one thousandth or even one ten thousandth part of the bounties which you have given to our ancestors and to us. May we open our eyes to the miracles filling our lives, and may we learn to express appreciation for each other, and for all of the gifts we receive year after year. Rabbi Ammos Chorny serves at Beth Tikvah in Naples.

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COMMENTARY BRIEFS ISRAEL’S FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGY SHIFT BEARS FRUIT

A new Israeli strategy aimed at improving relations with the non-Western world has begun bearing fruit. Highlights of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent trip to Africa included announcements by both Kenya and Ethiopia – two of Israel’s closest African allies – that they would push for Israel to receive observer status at the African Union, as well as Tanzania’s announcement that it planned to open an embassy in Israel, 21 years after renewing relations. There are two reasons why Israel ascribes such importance to its warming ties with Africa. The first is the need to diversify its trading partners. Africa is the world’s poorest continent, but it’s experiencing rapid economic growth, and many of Israel’s fields of expertise fit well with Africa’s needs, including agricultural technology, water conservation, and counterterrorism. The second, as Netanyahu said during his Africa trip, is the hope of ending the automatic majority against Israel in international forums. Israel’s burgeoning relations with Africa obviously stem partly from something beyond its control: the rise of Islamist terror. As several African leaders openly acknowledged during Netanyahu’s trip, counterterrorism

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assistance is currently the thing they most want from Israel. (Evelyn Gordon, Commentary)

PALESTINE REVISITED

In the official Arab discourse, the Palestine cause is still the “Arab’s first cause” and the “crux of the Arab-Israeli conflict.” Today, however, such talk seems to have lost credibility at both the official and grassroots levels. Egypt since 1979 and Jordan since 1994 are bound by peace treaties that oblige them to normalize relations with Israel, regardless of Israel’s position on the Palestinian cause. Moreover, in 1993, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) itself signed the Oslo Accords, committing it to security cooperation with Israel. In addition, some Arab governments today openly hold that Israel is no longer a major threat to the security of Arab states and peoples. They promote the idea of cooperating with it beneath the guise of the need to fight terrorism or, alternatively, the need to counter the Iranian expansionist project in the region. At the grassroots level, the Palestinian cause has fallen to the bottom of the list of Arab priorities now that the region is infested with the plagues of extremism, sectarian strife and civil wars with no end in sight. Shia Arabs are at war with Sunni Arabs. The Kurds in Arab countries are at war with Arab

Rabbi Adam F. Miller

ast month brought the longawaited arrival of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Commissioned to replicate the ancient games of Greece, the modern Olympiad was intended to bring together the people of the world. From the pageantry of the Opening Ceremonies onward we watched, engrossed in the thrill of victory, as well as the agony of defeat. Leading up to the Rio Games, news coverage focused less on the athletes, and more on the conditions. We learned about sewage in the waterways, poor air quality, and genuine concerns for the health and well-being of the Olympic athletes. While concerns over the conditions did not entirely disappear, something amazing happened with the Opening Ceremony. It became clear that to the athletes, the conditions were a minor consideration. Every woman and man stayed laser focused on their events, the competition, and the possibility of earning the medal that would catapult them into legendary status. As we prepare for the New Year of 5777, there is something to be learned from that level of focus demonstrated by the Olympic athletes. We live in a world in which every vibration, beep and ringtone offers the promise of a rewarding new insight or interaction. The result – the one-armed bandit, also known as our digital devices, rules our lives: one-armed parenting, with one hand on the swing and the other checking a text; one-armed hugging, greeting friends while reading an email over their shoulder; one-armed dining, putting food in our mouths, while surfing the web; and the very dangerous one-hand driving. We forgo experiencing life around us, for the tantalizing reward of something different. How much time did we spend in 5776 living with only one arm? How many minutes were spent worrying about status updates and emojis from citizens, whether Sunni or Shia. Most Muslims in the region, whether Arab or non-Arab, are at war with non-Muslims. Even the Palestinians are so divided that one camp accuses the other of serving as an Israeli tool designed to bury the Palestinian cause. Until the Palestinians unite and all factions agree on a new and unified strategy for managing the conflict with Israel, there can never be a real opportunity for a political settlement. (Hassan Nafaa, professor of political science at Cairo University, Al-Ahram - Egypt)

individuals located miles away, while ignoring individuals who stood in the same room? How many minutes watching the latest viral YouTube clip, while the movie of life played all around? How many minutes chasing virtual creatures and not talking to the people we walk by? Living a one-armed life, we are never really present in the moment. This means that we are not completely committed to any one endeavor, eventw or person. In the short term, those losseso may seem small – a risk worth taking.o But added up over the course of thew year – how many hours, if not daysh have we missed? How have we slowlye chipped away at the relationships withf those around us, questing after the re-e ward offered by our digital devices? Thea risks are greater than we realize, and toom much of life is passing us by. In the end, no momentary reward gained from ans email, text or tweet outweighs the valuei of engaging with the person actually ini i front of us. This year, go all in – live Jewishly, love Jewishly and share Jewishly withI all of your attention and focus. Created times when flesh and blood come beforew silicon and plastic – remembering top show hospitality to others. Celebrate Shabbat and consider adopting the ideaa of a technology Shabbat – endeavoringw to have at least some time each weekp when you are really hands-free, and byi that I mean phone-free. And be a rolem model for others, especially when safetyw is critical. Let the text or email you re-W ceive while driving wait until your tripo is over. Surely the sender of that message would rather have you respond af few minutes later, yet still in one piece.c In life, there are no rollover minutes.o We cannot bank our time from month toa month, nor recover time spent living a one-armed life. Make the most of everyH minute by embracing life with bothu arms and a full heart. May these newa moments of focus bring you a year fullq t of joy, blessing and sweetness. From all of us at the Temple Shalom family, we wish you a Shanah Tova U’Mtukah. Rabbi Adam Miller serves at Temple Shalom in Naples.

THE UN HAS BEEN TAKEN HOSTAGE

UNRWA spokesman Chris Gunness harshly criticized Israel’s decision to demolish the homes of two terrorists who last December stabbed two Israelis to death in Jerusalem. UNRWA is the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. It is supposed to help Palestinians find work and assist them with food and medication. That’s it. It doesn’t have another role. There is nothing in UNRWA’s mandate which

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Time to cast a vote? Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

ne amazing facet of our elections is the enormous scrutiny we apply to the men and women who seek the honor of leading our nation. Often as they speak, teams of journalists carefully fact-check their words, looking for anything that even hints of an untruth or exaggeration. We expect candidates to disclose everything from their high school records to their education and professional life, and just about any other piece of private information they may have. Every cough is analyzed as possible evidence of illness. Every spelling mistake is taken as an indication of ignorance. Their every step and misstep is fodder for the news mill. It’s not that easy being a politician. It’s tough, and to a certain extent, candidates need to convince us that they are worthy to be chosen as one of the most powerful people in the world. Secretly, we might admit, as much as we may want power, fame or glamour, we are happy in our lives. Most of us are probably glad we can get the newspaper in our coffee-stained bathrobes and even make minor mistakes without the whole world gleefully celebrating our gaffes. We simple folk don’t need to run for our offices; everything is ours to keep. Yet, in a sense, we are all running for office. We are all leaders in our own circles and we all have a certain measure of influence over our family, friends and acquaintances. This is one of the elements of Rosh Hashanah. On Rosh Hashanah, we are up for reelection. On this day, G-d takes a good look at us and asks some tough questions. Do we take our spouses and those we love for granted? How have

we spent the money we budgeted for the year? Have we used some wisely for charity? We have to stop taking for granted the things we have in our lives. We must campaign again and prove we are worthy of holding on to all these blessings and gifts. We were blessed with life and hopefully health. Have we used our days to help others and make the world a better place? We have such a fantastic staff, family and friends – have we showered them with the love, support and understanding they deserve? If our children had a chance to vote for their dad or mom, would we be elected? Have we earned their respect and the right to lead? Do we take our Jewishness for granted? These questions may seem tough, but there is a key difference between G-d and the American electorate (okay, there are many differences). G-d created you and loves you deeply. There is a mission on earth that only you can fulfill, and G-d wants to help you fulfill that destiny, even if it means overlooking a few misdeeds. No matter what you may or may not have done in the past, there is always a “reset button” called teshuvah, return. Even if you have not exactly been living as Jewishly as you know you should, the door of return never slams shut. Even if you have not attended synagogue in your life, you will be welcomed back in by G-d and by your fellow Jews. Even if you’ve never prayed before, G-d is still eagerly awaiting your voice wherever you may be. Even if you’ve never celebrated Shabbat in your life, your Friday afternoon candle will be a shining star among a million points of radiance all over the globe. So what are you waiting for? Get out on the hustings and start campaigning! Rabbi Fishel Zaklos serves at Chabad Jewish Center of Naples.

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Rabbi Sylvin L. Wolf

ay you and yours have a Shanah Tovah – a good new year, a year of goodness, a year of rgood feelings. L’shanah Tovah - For a Good Year t (An Interview with God – Source Unknown) eI dreamt I had an interview with God. “Come in,” God said. “So, you would elike to interview Me?” “If you have the time,” I said. God smiled and said: “My time is eternity and is enough to do everything; what questions do you have in mind to ask me?” “What surprises you most about mankind?” God answered: “That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again. That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health. That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for the present nor the future. That they live as if they will never die, and they die as if they had never lived…” God’s hands took mine and we were silent for a while and then I asked, “As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?” God replied with a smile:

“To learn that they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is to let themselves be loved. To learn that what is most valuable is not what they have in their lives, but who they have in their lives. To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. All will be judged individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis! To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least. To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings. To learn that money can buy everything but happiness. To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it totally differently. To learn that a true friend is someone who knows everything about them… and likes them anyway. To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves.” I sat there for a while enjoying the moment. I thanked Him for his time and for all that He has done for me and my family, and He replied, “Anytime. I’m here 24 hours a day. All you have to do is ask for me, and I’ll answer.” People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Rabbi Sylvin Wolf serves at Naples Jewish Congregation.

“Stay in May” Rabbi Mark Gross

aving come on board at the synagogue on Marco Island only last January, I am still a newbie in Collier County. While that means I continue to have a lot to learn about the community, on the other hand (and that is why God gave us two!) it also gives me a fresh perspective on some dynamics that other locals might take for granted or not had occasion to think about. A case in point is the “Stay in May Festival,” a fairly recent rebranding for the absolutely wonderful cultural event that used to be known as the ArtsNaples World Festival. It is very possible that “Stay in May” was intended as an uplifting evocation of perennial springtime. However, as read, it sounds like a wistful invitation for those part-time area residents who vacate the community when the weather begins to warm up to extend their stay just a bit before going away. That is not a judgement; to the contrary. But I think it does point to two intriguing realities. One is that the many seasonal residents who are in fact here only in the cooler months are an invaluable resource enriching our community. By that I do not mean the dollars they spend at marinas and restaurants (however much those do in fact boost the local economy in-season). Rather, they enrich the community in a much larger sense by their interest in and support of our local social life, cultural events, and houses of worship. They recognize the citizenship obligations implicit in living even part-time in what is a real community, not a resort or amusement park – and they rise to the occasion. More than a century ago, there was a Czarist official who would come from the Imperial capitol of St. Petersburg

BRIEFS continued from previous page justifies intervention in Israel’s security matters. Why doesn’t the State of Israel appear on maps in UNRWA schools? Why can someone be born in Qatar, live in a villa in Paris, hold a Spanish passport and still be considered a Palestinian refugee? In fact, why is it that only the Palestinians have a refugee agency of their own? What do they deserve that the 21.5 million refugees from Tibet, Darfur, Syria, Iraq and elsewhere don’t? Six countries – the U.S., Japan, France, UK, Italy and Germany – fund 65% of the UN budget. All that is required of those countries is to raise their voices and say they refuse to allow the wild and distorted UN attacks against Israel to continue, and then they would end. (Yair Lapid, chairman of the opposition Yesh Atid party, and former Israeli finance minister, Jerusalem Post)

SENDING IRAN THE RIGHT DETERRENT SIGNALS

Should Americans have confidence that everything is being done to signal Iran about the consequences of potential

every year to spend the summer months in a dacha he owned in the shtetl where my Grandpa Gross was born. Any initial concerns on the part of the local community about social distance resulting from this Jewish visitor’s wealth, sophistication and political power were quickly dispelled when he showed up at synagogue services and made a point of attending (and helping sponsor) town gatherings. On precisely the same basis, here in the larger Naples area, our communal institutions are nourished and strengthened by the eager willingness of so many of our part-time neighbors to regard themselves as neighbors in fact. The second compelling reality is that ours is much more than just a seasonal community. The great majority of our neighbors are here full-time. They stay in May, and in all the other months as well. Together they have accomplished great things, building – and continuing to maintain – a wide array of religious, social and cultural institutions that create a quality of life attractive to those visitors who like to spend the cool[er!] months here. Our part-time seasonal residents, by their interest and generous support, enrich a community which was established in the first place by those who live here full-time. That is significant, because it is easy in a self-contained community to become dispirited by what we choose to see as constraints. If you say “I can’t” long enough, not only does it become a reality, but pretty soon everyone else will come to believe it, too. So it is important to revisit those aforementioned great things in this month prior to the upcoming Jewish New Year, which is a season of that spiritual inventory we call cheshbon ha-nefesh. I invite my fellow members of this richly diverse and enduringly unified local Jewish community to embrace one of my favorite organizational adages: “Argue for your limitations, and they’re all yours; argue for your capabilities, and they belong to us all.” Rabbi Mark Gross serves at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island.

violations of the deal with the West? Unfortunately, the answer appears to be no. Tehran has already committed several unmistakable violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1929, such as conducting ballistic missile tests, transferring conventional arms, and flouting international travel bans. Yet Iran has not faced any meaningful consequences for continuing behaviors that are clearly provocative. The next U.S. administration should toughen American declaratory policy so that Iran understands the consequences of violating its commitment not to seek, acquire or develop nuclear weapons. Indeed, it is essential that both Tehran and the international community become accustomed to the reality that pursuing a weapon in violation of the JCPOA will trigger force, not sanctions. The U.S. should also increase the cost of Iran’s threatening and destabilizing behavior in the region, which has hardly changed since the deal was signed. This means addressing Tehran’s actions vis-a-vis Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Palestinian terrorist groups. Washington must make the adventurist policies of the Revolutionary Guards too costly for Iran. (Dennis Ross, former senior Middle East advisor to President Obama, 2009-2011, Washington Institute for Near East Policy)

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Temple Shalom Preschool update By Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director

ach year, when Temple Shalom Preschool opens its doors to begin a new school year, the hallways fill with happy smiles, enthusiastic spirits and eager children. This year was no exception. Now, after several weeks, both families and students have settled into a comfortable routine, and are feeling secure and filled with confidence. At Temple Shalom Preschool our staff is so excited to start another year of growth, dedication and challenges. We watch the faces of both old and new students as they enter the building with

looks of wonder and eagerness. Their growth, both physically and emotionally, never seizes to amaze us. Once again, our much loved Miss Jane is teaching the school’s unique Mommy, Me, and More classes. New mothers are provided with a support group and are given the opportunity to meet other mothers and make new friends. Friendships can make an enormous difference in the journey through motherhood, often alleviating the feeling of loneliness and helping new mothers bond and share experi-

ences. At the same time, children up to 24 months are provided with a strong foundation for learning through interactive play, music, art and exercise. Little ones begin to develop important skills such as socialization, self-control, and physical and cognitive development, so important for the preparation for their school experience. For more information regarding Temple Shalom Preschool, please call me at 239.455.3227. The demand for our outstanding

preschool is sensational! Due to the phenomenal growth, we are opening a fourth Lions (3-year-olds) class this year. Come, visit, volunteer and be a part of this amazing place we call home away from home. Wishing everyone a happy and safe school year! Israel Scouts at TSP! Thanks to the Jewish Federation of Collier County, we had an outstanding visit and performance from the Israel Scouts on June 22. The campers were so excited to mingle and learn from these talented boys and girls. The show was amazingR and very entertaining for thea children, the teachers and the/ parents. We also surprisedC the Scouts with some IsraeliC lunch we prepared with theh camp children. It was a realw treat for Camp Shalom andt Camp Einstein to see thea e Scouts in action! The Israel Scouts performed for Temple Shalom Preschool campers l e

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Naples BBYO update

By Skylar Haas, Assoc. Regional Dir. of BBYO’s North Florida Region

he fall 2016 programming term for Naples BBYO has been off to a great start. Local Naples BBYO teens Eli Melnick and Adam Mitrani embarked this summer on one of BBYO’s many summer programs to enhance their skills in leadership, community service and social action. They have come back inspired to take Naples BBYO and Negev AZA to new heights. Visit www.bbyo.org/summer/ to learn more! Both Negev AZA and Sababa BBG held a chapter kickoff pool party during August where the teens had the opportunity to meet new faces and take a dip in the pool to escape the summer heat.

Over the last weekend in August, the chapter board leaders plan on attending a Regional Execs Overnight where they will have the opportunity to network with other teens with similar responsibilities within the region, and learn best practices while enhancing their skills in leading their home chapters. Join Naples BBYO at the Jewish Federation of Collier County office on Thursday evenings for our weekly chapter meetings. Contact me at shaas@ bbyo.org for more information on all upcoming BBYO events. Follow us on Instagram @Naples BBYO & Like us on Facebook @ Naples BBYO.

At the BBYO Chapter Leadership Training Conference: Skylar Haas (Assoc. Reg. Dir. of BBYO’s North Florida Region), Eli Melnick (Naples BBYO), Matthew Gottfried (Orlando BBYO), Adam Mitrani (Naples BBYO)

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Preschool of the Arts update By Ettie Zaklos, Preschool Director “The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences.” – Loris Malaguzzi, Founder of the Reggio Emilia Approach ince we founded Preschool of the Arts just six short years ago, we have prided ourselves on our ability to give the children who walk through our doors every opportunity for success in learning and in life. Our goal was to not only introduce our students to the wonders of the world around them, but open their eyes to infinite possibilities. Every day, we strive to cultivate each of our students’ intellectual, emotional, social and moral potential. The exceptional individualized care that we invest in every single child, from when they walk in the door as a toddler until the day they walk out as a capable and school-ready student, is truly one-of-akind. Step onto our beautiful state-ofthe-art campus and you are no longer just a face in a crowd; you and your child are important individuals that make up the mosaic of our unique community.

And that community is truly incredible. We are so blessed to be appreciated and loved by families throughout Naples who choose to begin their child’s educational journey with us. For five years in a row, Preschool of the Arts has won the Champion Choice Awards in the categories of Educational Services and Childcare. It is an honor to serve our community and humbling to be recognized for what we have created together. Our very successful Summer of the Arts program was bigger and better than ever this year, providing the ultimate Jewish summer experience for dozens of young Neapolitans aged 18 months to 11 years. Offering a treasure trove of custom-tailored activities, both classic and innovative, the one-of-a-kind program allowed campers to experience summer the way it should be: exciting, relaxing, eye-opening and forever a source of childhood’s best memories. As we approach the new school year, we are not satisfied to rest on our laurels. Every year, we seek out innovative, new tools and solutions to make

our students’ early childhood experience even better. Our staff and teachers undergo intensive professional training and development during the summer, facilitated by a team of expert educators. We also do an extensive internal evaluation, to seek out ways we can improve and enhance our program. We are cognizant of how formative these important years are to a child’s development, and are invested in giving our children the best of the best. With the school year about to begin, we are thrilled to share that we will be offering many exciting new programs to our preschool families. In September, for the first time, our school will debut immersive Pre-K Spanish. Cutting-edge research in brain development emphasizes the benefits of learning a foreign language at a very early age. Learning a second language is a 21st century skill which will prepare our students to live and work in a global society. Through our new Spanish classes, POTA Pre-K students are offered a unique opportunity to build pathways needed to acquire a new language while also enhancing

cognitive and creative abilities. In addition, we are excited to roll out a new communication tool that will be used in the classrooms called Tadpoles. Keeping our families involved and informed has always been a priority of Preschool of the Arts. The Tadpoles program will allow our teachers to capture special moments, take photos and videos of the children in action, and communicate directly with parents. Each classroom will be equipped with an iPad mini or iPod touch which will be specifically used for the Tadpoles program. This innovative technological tool will enable us to strengthen our parent-school communication and ensure that parents are constantly kept in the loop of what is going on in their child’s day. Classes have almost reached capacity enrollment for the 2016-17 school year. With high demand and limited availability, we encourage prospective families to enroll today! For more information or to register, please call 239.262.4474.

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Beth Tikvah update Phil Jason President

he four officers of Beth Tikvah – Justin Land (vice president), Sue Hammerman (secretary), Harvey Rosenthal (treasurer) and myself – will attend the Southeast Seaboard District / Florida “Thriving Congregations” Conference. This United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism program, to be held at Temple Beth Am in Margate, will enable us to assess our strengths and to devise strategies to move forward in areas that need improvement. It will be exciting to meet with other synagogue leaders in our region and share experiences. More and more, Beth Tikvah is taking advantage of such USCJ programs to build knowledge and enhance leadership skills. The more we improve ourselves, the more we have to offer the community.

A new and most welcome addition to our leadership roster is Carlos Weil, who has accepted a place on our Board of Trustees. Welcome, Carlos. I can’t remember the last time the High Holidays fell completely in October. The Days of Awe are usually announced in the September issue of the Federation Star, and we will continue that tradition because by the time of the October issue we will probably be sold out. So let’s begin by repeating the news that Cantor Nathan Brian Wine will be with us again. In fact, he will be with us for the Selichot service on Saturday, September 24. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with a film for discussion, after which the prayer service will commence. Let us know if you plan to attend. We were so pleased with the cantor’s performance last year that we were eager to have him return to our community. Cantor Wine has served congregations in Pinecrest, Florida; Miami Beach, Florida; Thousand Oaks, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and at the Vandenberg Air Force Base. He is a B. A and M. A graduate of the

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University of Miami School of Music, with specialties in Vocal Performance, Studio Music, Composition, and Orchestration & Arranging. High Holiday ticket order forms, as well as our schedule of services, can be obtained by emailing bethtikvahnaples@aol.com. They can also be downloaded from our website. Click the downloads tab (see below). Looking Ahead The first Beth Tikvah Eat & Learn Shabbat of the season will be on Friday, September 30. Religious service begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner and learning experience. This will be a Pre-High Holiday Seminar. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person in advance. Contact Shelley Goodman at shelleygoodman@ rogers.com to reserve. We will have many other Eat & Learn Shabbats in the months to come. Our Book Group resumes on Monday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Elizabeth Poliner’s As Close to Us As Breathing. “An instant classic... Poliner handles the texture of Jewish family life with brilliance, authenticity, and a touch of wistfulness.” – Jewish Book

Council. Future book group selections will be drawn from books to be represented at the Collier County Jewish Book Festival. If you are interested in joining the Judy Rosenthal Memorial Chevra Kadisha, please contact Rabbi Chorny at rabbi@bethtikvah.us. To contribute, send a check made out to Beth Tikvah and marked “Chevra Kadisha Fund” to Beth Tikvah of Naples, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109. Religious Services Schedule Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m.; Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with a Kiddush luncheon. Sunday 9:00 a.m. minyan resumes in late fall. We regularly 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, just west of Mission Square Plaza. For more information, call 239.434.1818, email bethtikvahnaples@aol.com or visit www.bethtikvahnaples.org. You can reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239.537.5257.

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Temple Shalom update Debbie Zvibleman President

emple Shalom has a calendar full of community events. As we kick off the month and the Labor Day weekend, you will not want to miss Shabbat on the Beach at Lowdermilk Park on Friday, September 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 6:00 and

services at 7:00. Don’t forget to bring a beach chair and a dish to share. We had a wonderful crowd at our last event in July and would love to have you join us! Please make sure that you call the temple office at 239.455.3030 to RSVP as the temple will be supplying the chicken. On Friday, September 23 we will have an open house for our prospective members before our Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. Feel free to find out all that we are doing at Temple Shalom as part of our “One Family” initiative, and then join us for services and the chance to

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meet new people. This month we are also installing our hearing loop in our sanctuary so that if you are using a hearing aid, you will be able to have amplified sound from the microphone on the bimah to your hearing aid. This has been a much needed and anticipated addition to our sanctuary. New carpet will also be installed with this. As the month ends, we will be getting ready for the High Holidays and want to welcome anyone not having a place to go. Please make sure that you call the office so you can reserve your

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ewish Calendar Our beautiful Chabad Naples Jewish art calendar featuring an updated design will shortly be on its way to the press. For the last thirteen years, it has been our pleasure to mail this beautiful calendar to the entire Jewish community of Naples and Marco Island at no charge. We hope to have lthe calendar on your doorstep by early October. dHebrew School 2016-2017 yChabad Hebrew School is currently enrolling students for our 2016-17 school oyear. Our curriculum includes: Hebrew reading (using the Aleph Champ reading program); Jewish history; mitzvot and .Jewish practice (the hows and whys of hJewish living); and tefillah (prayer). Lessons are engaging and exciting – swith lots of projects, activities and discussions that provide meaningful insight ninto contemporary Jewish life. Hebrew dSchool is held on Wednesdays from t4:30to 6:30 p.m. To enroll your child, rplease call 239.262.4474 or visit www. chabadnaples.com. -Children’s Shofar Factory On Wednesday, September 28, a few ddays before Rosh Hashanah, the chile

dren will have a chance to make their own shofars. It is an amazing annual workshop which the kids love. They learn all about shofars and make their own – a real hands-on learning experience. Cost: free for Hebrew School children; $10 for other children. High Holiday Services Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be at the front door before you know it. Whether you are a beginner or a ‘prayerful pro,’ you and your family will feel right at home with our hamish services delivered with warmth, song, humor and meaning. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the services with Rabbi Fishel’s enlightening commentaries and asides. Bring the children to special services they can appreciate and understand, and partake as a family at the beautiful Kiddush following services. To reserve your place or for more information, including dates and times of services, visit our website at www. chabadnaples.com, call 239.262.4474 or email office@chabadnaples.com. Partners Project Our Partners Project has grown to over 300 partners since its inception. Regardless of participation level, each Partner

tickets. If this is your first time with us, join us as a guest. Active Military and college students are complimentary, and past guests may purchase tickets for $100 each. If you join, you can apply this credit toward membership. I will be greeting before services, so please stop by and introduce yourself so that I can personally wish you L’shanah tovah. As you can see, we have something for everyone and welcome you to join us. Please visit www.naplestemple.org for further details.

does make a difference as we continue our success in securing our future as a thriving Jewish community. For more information or to receive your Partner Package, call or email us. Shabbat Services Our friendly and welcoming Shabbat services are held every Saturday morning. The Torah Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and includes Rabbi Fishel’s insights during the Torah reading. The message is always topical, contemporary, meaningful and relevant. Services are followed by a delicious Kiddush buffet lunch. Bring your children and grandchildren along with you! Our Junior Shabbat Minyan, a children’s service for ages 3 to 11, gets the kids up and moving as our teachers follow the parsha of the week through games, songs, stories, activities and a snack (and some fun on the outdoor playground, too). It is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn in a fun environment. Flying Challah Each week, we distribute freshly-baked challahs to families in our community. Would you like to welcome a new family to town? Perhaps you are aware of someone who is not feeling well? Or

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maybe you want to let someone know you are thinking about them. A Flying Challah needs only your suggestion and a call to Ettie Zaklos at 239.262.4474. An Evening With Rena Finder We were honored to welcome guest speaker Rena Finder to a sell-out evening of inspiration and courage this past February. We regret we were unable to accommodate everyone who expressed an interest in hearing her speak of her experiences as the youngest survivor on Schindler’s List, and are thrilled to be welcoming her back on Tuesday, January 17, 2017! Mark your calendars now, as you won’t want to miss hearing her story and insights.

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Naples Jewish Congregation update By Suzanne L. Paley, President

habbat Services Our Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. and we gather at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples, located at 6340 Napa Woods Way in Naples. Please join us for a Shabbat service and find out why “NJC is a place for you to belong!” An Oneg always follows our services, which gives everyone a chance to greet, meet and chat. For more information about Naples Jewish Congregation, call 239.431.3858 or visit www.naplesjewishcongregation. org.

High Holiday Tickets Naples Jewish Congregation will be providing complimentary tickets for the High Holiday services to those who are new to the community or have not worshipped with us previously. For others who wish to purchase tickets, they are available at $100 per person. We hope that many of you will choose to join us in worship. We know you will feel the welcoming spirit and the enthusiasm of our leaders and congregants. The money you pay for tickets can be applied to dues for membership. We hope you enjoy the High Holiday services so

much that you want to return, and in so doing you understand the importance of belonging to and supporting a local congregation. Please contact Steve McCloskey at 724.747.3359 to arrange for either complimentary or purchased tickets. Save the Date While many people have been relaxing, traveling and looking for cooler climates, those of us who serve on committees of the Naples Jewish Congregation have been hard at work planning for the High Holiday season, as well as planning and organizing for the coming

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year. Our calendar is filled with events and activities, many of which will be open to the public. One such event takes place on February 9 and 10, 2017, when Naples Jewish Congregation will present to the greater Naples community our Artist/Scholar-in-Residence program. Be sure to mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this exciting event. This past season we brought Rabbi Bob Alper to Naples for a sold-I out performance on the first night andw a standing-room-only sanctuary on the second night. Wait until you hear what this year’s two-night event will be!

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Rabbi Mark Gross to lead High Holy Day Services By Sue R. Baum, President

n behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, we wish each of our members, their families and the Jewish community a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Peaceful New Year. There are two new happenings on Marco Island for the Jewish New Year 5777, which begins at sundown on Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m. The service will be conducted using the recently published prayer books, Mishkan haNefesh (Sanctuary of the Soul) for the first time. This will be the first High Holy Days that Rabbi Mark Gross, who became rabbi of the congregation this

past January, will be conducting at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Rabbi Gross will lead the congregation in song and prayer with Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobsen and Dr. Ron Doiron, as well as Lucille Gaita on Rosh Hashanah morning. Rabbi Gross is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Orr in Coral Springs, Florida, where he served for twenty-nine years.

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Arabs – saving lives regardless of their differences. These professionals are dedicated to their profession. When recent attacks on Israeli Jewish men, women and children by Palestinian terrorists occurred near Hadassah Hospital, the staff worked together to save lives. This is what Hadassah does. Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach said, “We are a haven inside this insanity. We show that Arabs and Jews, secular and Orthodox, work together in harmony. It’s a tradition and combined effort to end suffering.

Neither politics or terrorism can deter the staff from maintaining this bridge to peace.” On another note, we are now beginning our political season and not taking sides. We, as Hadassah members, should get out and vote. There are many issues around the country, not just electing a president. We need to study these issues and make an informed choice. If you don’t research the choices, then a blind vote is an uneducated vote.

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or the first time, the Jewish War Veterans Post 202 entered the Naples 4th of July parade. This was a very exciting and gratifying event f for JWV to participate in. Our entry o consisted of two jeeps with two large banners that read “Jewish War Veterans, Est. 1896, Collier County, FL, Post e 202.” We also affixed both large and small American flags to the front and e rear of the jeeps. The veterans and drivers of the jeeps waved American flags. The parade route began on Broad Avenue South onto 3rd Avenue North. We were overwhelmed with the tremendous crowd that ended at City Hall.

Along the route, we were so appreciative of the reception and patriotism expressed by our community. There were thousands of men, women and children lining the route, proudly waving their American flags with thumbs up and thanking us for our service. This was a proud moment for all of us. We look forward to attending the

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parade on July 4, 2017. We sincerely thank the Naples community for their support. Jewish war veterans are invited to attend the seasonal inauguration meeting and gathering on Sunday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. This event will be

held at Vineyards Country Club. RSVP to me at jwvpost202@gmail.com. We are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and veteran, Jacques Van Dam. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sabine and her family at this time.

www.hjhswfl.org / 248-417-2514

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for secular Jewish humanists Paula Creed HJH President

ven if you never studied Jewish history, you cannot escape it if you celebrate Jewish holidays. Many Jewish traditions that have survived today in our historic memory originated as religious rituals. A cornerstone of Humanistic Judaism is to keep Jewish culture alive and vital. In doing so, we observe the Jewish holidays in a meaningful, but non-theistic fashion. You are invited to join with us in the observance of the Jewish “High Holidays.” Rosh Hashanah This year we are delighted to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with the able assistance of Rhea B. Seagull, a member of the Humanistic Jewish Havurah, who will lead our Rosh Hashanah celebration. Ms. Seagull is a Secular Humanistic Leader, certified by the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Our celebration will impart the history and modern significance of Rosh Hashanah and will provide a meaningful launch for the 10 days of reflection, renewal of purpose and new beginnings that follow this holiday. The noon ceremony takes place

Monday, October 3 at Vi at Bentley Village, 850 Retreat Drive, Naples (west side of US 41, south of Bonita Beach Road and north of Old 41 Road), and will be followed by lunch. The cost is $25. A check payable to HJH and mailed to S. Barth, 3613 Woodlake Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, will secure your reservation. Please include your name, phone number and email address with your payment. Reservations must be received by September 29. Yom Kippur On Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. the Havurah will gather to commemorate Yom Kippur with a Nizkor memorial ceremony followed by break-the-fast. Historically, Yom Kippur is a time of awe and reverence, a Day of Repentance, when human beings seek divine forgiveness for sin. Yom Kippur has a different significance for Humanistic Jews. It climaxes the self-examination begun on Rosh Hashanah. Humanistic Jews make Yom Kippur a time of selfforgiveness and forgiveness of others. The traditional Yizkor (memorial) prayer begins Yizkor Elohim nishmat (“May God remember the soul of...”). Nizkor (“Let us remember...”) is a more meaningful concept for Humanistic Jews. A Nizkor service affirms that human beings preserve the memory of the dead. This event will also be held at Vi at Bentley Village. The cost is $32. Reservations for the meal, payable by

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check to HJH, should be mailed to Maraline Rane, 6955 Carlisle Court D-219, Naples, FL 34109. Include your name, phone number and email address with your payment. Reservations must be received by October 7. Please note the different mailing address for this reservation. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur go together. Next to Shabbat, they became the most important holidays of the Hebrew calendar. For secular humanists the High Holidays are a necessary time to reflect on the relationship of the universe to human need and human desire. Evolution has equipped us with a set of wants to which the rest of nature is generally indifferent. Only through

the use of human intelligence can we tame our environment, making it less terrifying and more conducive to human happiness. Exploding stars and galactic circuits may be beyond our control. But cancer and floods are natural enemies that we may someday conquer. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur open our Jewish year with the most important message of Jewish history. Human dignity is not the gift of destiny. It is human achievement, requiring courage and human self-reliance. If we seek to reconcile ourselves with anybody, we reconcile ourselves with the men and women who share our struggle and who offer us the only realistic support we can expect.

Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies Dedicated to educating all sectors of society about Jewish civilization, the Holocaust, and genocide through: • scholarship • outreach • inquiry • sharing knowledge • preserving the record • helping teachers • encouraging students

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Get the Service you Deserve September 2016 – 5776 SUNDAY lighting MONDAY Candle times:

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

September 2: 7:27 September 9: 7:19 September 16: 7:12 September 23: 7:04 September 30: 6:56 4

5 LABOR DAY

9:00am BT Religious School

9:00am BT Religious School 9:00am TS Sunday School & Hebrew School 9:30am JCMI Rabbi’s Life Learning Program

9:00am BT Religious School 9:00am TS Sunday School & Hebrew School

12:00pm NJC-S Book Club 1:00pm HDH Study Group

11:30am JCRC Meeting

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6:15pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 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

11:00am TS Senior For’em 7:00pm BBYO Youth Program

10:00am TS-S Board Meeting 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 4:00pm TS Health Forum 12:15pm BT Adult Ed 1:30pm JFCC CJD Comm Mtg 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:00pm JFCC Exec Board Mtg 6:00pm TS Confirmation Class 7:00pm BT Adult Ed

2:00pm NJC Board Meeting 7:00pm BBYO Youth Program

12:00pm Cardozo Meeting 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:45pm TS Hebrew School

9:00am CHA Parent Reception 10:00am BBYO Board Mtg 10:00am Jewish Genealogy 12:15pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm JFCC Board Meeting

4:00pm BT Board Meeting 7:00pm BBYO Youth Program

6:15pm 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 CHA Parent Reception 12:15pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm TS Exec Comm Mtg

12:15pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm BT Adult Ed 7:00pm TS Board Meeting

9:30am HJH Board Meeting 1:00pm JCMI Bridge 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:45pm TS Hebrew School

1:00pm JCMI Bridge 4:30pm BT Hebrew School 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 4:45pm TS Hebrew School

7:00pm BBYO Youth Program 7:00pm JCMI Board Meeting

7:00pm BBYO Youth Program

6:15pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

1:00pm TS Bowling 6:15pm 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

9:30am BT Services 10:00am CHA Services 10:00am TS Services 6:30pm JCMI Selichot Service 7:30pm BT Selichot Service 7:30pm TS Selichot Service

6:15pm BT Services 7:30pm NJC Services 7:30pm TS Services 8:00pm JCMI Services

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 • CHA-M: Chabad Men’s Club • CJD: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue • GS: GenShoah of SWFL • HDH: Hadassah • HJH: Humanistic Jewish Havurah • HM: Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida

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 goal 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.

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• JCMI: Jewish Congregation of Marco Island • JCMI-M: JCMI Men’s Club • JCMI-S: JCMI Sisterhood • JCRC: Jewish Community Relations Council • JFCC: Jewish Federation of Collier County • JFCS: Jewish Family & Community Services • JHSSWF: Jewish Historical Society of SWFL • JNF: Jewish National Fund • JRCA: Jewish Russian-American Cultural Alliance • JWV: Jewish War Veterans (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.

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• MCA: Men’s Cultural Alliance • NJC: Naples Jewish Congregation • NJC-M: Naples Jewish Congregation Men’s Club • NJC-S: Naples Jewish Congregation Sisterhood • 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.

September 2016 Federation Star

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 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 Debbie Zvibleman, President Eli Montague, Executive Director Dr. Anna Salomon, Dir. of Cong. Ed. 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 Naples’ only Judaica Shop

CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262-4474 Email: info@chabadnaples.com Website: www.chabadnaples.com Rabbi Fishel Zaklos Dr. Arthur Seigel, President Ettie Zaklos, Education Director Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10am • Camp Gan Israel • Hebrew School • Preschool of the Arts • Jewish Women’s Circle • Adult Education • Bat Mitzvah Club • Friendship Circle • Smile on Seniors • Flying Challah • Kosher food delivery The Federation Star is published monthly, September through July, by the Jewish Federation of Collier County. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road Suite 2201 Naples, FL 34109-0613 Phone: 239-263-4205 Fax: 239-263-3813 E-mail: info@jewishnaples.org Website: www.jewishnaples.org Volume 26, No. 1 September 2016 36 pages USPS Permit No. 419 Publisher: Jewish Federation of Collier County Editor: Ted Epstein, 239-249-0699 fedstar18@gmail.com Design: Federation Media Group, Inc. Advertising: Nancy Kuehne 239-822-6150 October Issue Deadlines: Editorial: September 1 Advertising: September 7 Send news stories to: fedstar18@gmail.com

JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION

BETH TIKVAH

991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642-0800  Fax: 642-1031 Email: mgr.jcmioffice@embarqmail.com Website: www.marcojcmi.com

Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Sylvin Wolf Ph.D, DD 431-3858 Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

Rabbi Mark Gross Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Sue Baum, President Shabbat Services Friday 8:00 p.m. Saturday Talmud-Torah at 9:30 a.m. and Shachrit at 10:30 a.m. Sisterhood • Men’s Club Brownstein Judaica Gift Shop

(Reform)

(Conservative)

(just west of Mission Square Plaza)

Phone: 434-1818 Email: bethtikvahnaples@aol.com Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org

Suzanne Paley, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist

Rabbi Ammos Chorny Phil Jason, President Sue Hammerman, Secretary

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

Shabbat Services Friday evenings at 6:15 p.m. Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

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

Youth Education Adult Education Community Events

BEING JEWISH IS A TRUST

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 Board Chair: Alvin Becker • Federation President/CEO: Jeffrey Feld

Being Jewish is a trust. We are entrusted to safeguard the precious heritage received from our predecessors, which must be handed down intact to our children and heirs. All sorts of forces would take this heritage away from us. And if we let them, or walk away on our own, we betray that trust. But if we preserve and protect what we have been given, we can leave this world with a sense of personal and historical integrity. This is no small matter when, as we come closer to the end than to the beginning of our lives, we begin to reflect on the meaning and purpose of our existence.

Keep the Trust

Make A Gift That Unites Our Heritage and Our Hopes

For more information, contact the Jewish Federation of Collier County at 239.263.4205.

Please note our email addresses: Jeffrey Feld, Federation President/CEO – jfeld@jewishnaples.org Renee’ Bialek, Community Program Coordinator – rbialek@jewishnaples.org Julie Hartline, Donor Relations Coordinator – jhartline@jewishnaples.org Stacy Hersha, Business Operations Manager – shersha@jewishnaples.org General information requests – info@jewishnaples.org Nancy Kuehne, Advertising Account Rep – nancy.fedstar@gmail.com Ted Epstein, Editor, Federation Star – fedstar18@gmail.com

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American Jewish Committee

• Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941-365-4955

American Technion Society

• Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561-395-7206

Collier-Lee Chapter of Hadassah • Co-President: Karen Cohn, 370-6220 • Co-President: Gayle Dorio, 530-8992

Friends of the IDF • Exec. Dir.: Dina Ben Ari, 305-354-8233

GenShoah SWFL • President: Ida Margolis, 963-9347

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida • President: Herb Berkeley, 263-9200

Humanistic Jewish Havurah • Paula Creed, 495-8484

Israel Bonds

• Reva Pearlstein, 800-622-8017

JFCS of Southwest Florida Phone: 325-4444 • Chairperson: David Rutstein • President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida • President: Marina Berkovich, 566-1771

Jewish National Fund

• West/Central FL Office, 800-211-1502 Uri ext 8910, Beth ext 8911

Jewish War Veterans Post 202

• Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261-3270 • Senior Vice Commander, M/Gen. Bernard L. Weiss, USAF Ret. 594-7772

Men’s Cultural Alliance

• President: Les Nizin, 653-9259

Naples BBYO

• Skylar Haas, 263-4205

Naples Friends of American Magen David Adom (MDA)

• SE Reg Dir: Joel Silberman, 954-457-9766

Women’s Cultural Alliance

• President: Elaine Soffer, 431-7905

Zionist Organization of America • President: Jerry Sobel, 914-329-1024

Federation membership

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 Annual Federation Campaign in our community. For more information, call the Federation office at 239.263.4205.

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