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JCMI 2021 Events
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he Jewish Congregation of Marco Island is known for its signature events — Monday Night Bingo, the Barbara P. Katz Mah Jongg Tournament, the Saul Stern Cultural Series and the Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival, to name a few. This is a unique time, when we must socialize with great caution. Though JCMI looks forward to resuming all its splendid events, it will remain closed until its large following can be safely accommodated. However, with social distancing and today’s technology, JCMI continues to offer a few of its most precious gems.
The Women’s Book Club
The book club resumed Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m., with an outdoor venue. The meeting took place on the beautiful grounds of the Synagogue. Chairs were provided, and participants brought a snack or bag lunch if they wished. This season’s first book was “Body and Soul” by Frank Conroy. Please see page ? for this season’s titles.
The Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival
JCMI is proud of being the first Jewish Film Festival in Southwest Florida with its premiere of the Sidney R.
Hoffman Jewish Film Festival in 2000. Films offered focus on Jewish themes and Jewish life. This year, the virtual venue is free of charge. The first awardwinning film, “The Interpreter,” aired Sunday, Dec. 20. As of the writing of this article, additional films had not been selected. Check www.marcojcmi.com for current information.
The Saul I. Stern Cultural Series
Each year, JCMI strives to offer patrons educational and entertaining events. This season, three wonderful programs are planned: Jan. 16 – Tim Schwarz and Dan Weiser – Broadway Violins Feb. 6 – The Naples Philharmonic Brass Quintet, our 15th year of magical music March 6 – Frank Del Pizzo, singer and comedian straight from Las Vegas For further information on pricing and venues, contact the Synagogue office at 239-642-0800 or check the Flyers & Information page of our website, www.marcojcmi.com.
Federation’s Social Groups
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et connected with the Federation’s social groups. It doesn’t matter what synagogue you are affiliated with or if you are unaffiliated. You are welcome to join and attend any of these groups and clubs. For more information, please contact Reneé Bialek, Program Director at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, at rbialek@jewishnaples.org. 28
• Cardozo Legal Society • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Jewish War Veterans – Post #202 • Jewish Young Professionals – 20 to 30-year-olds • Maimonides Medical Society • Mix & Mingle – Jewish Singles 55+ • PJ Library
CONNECTIONS 2021
Musical Programs at Beth Tikvah Beth Tikvah will again offer musical performances during the season.
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unday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m., we welcome the new year with music from the voices of the three Chorny women — Cantor Nicole Chorny, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny and Broadway performer Michal Chorny. This concert is in memory of Linda Zell Randall and is sponsored by the “Beth Tikvah Women of Influence” program. Details regarding costs and Zoom links will be posted on the Beth Tikvah website or you can reserve your viewing by contacting office@bethtikah.org. On Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., “Jewish Jazz” returns to Beth Tikvah. The Jewish Jazz dynamic concert and historical presentation explores the interaction between traditional Jewish music and American jazz. The Amici Music chamber group members for this show are Dan Weiser on piano and a wonderful violinist, Tim Schwarz. You will be entertained and educated as you enjoy the encore of this sell-out event. For details concerning cost and Zoom links, please check the Beth Tikvah website. Reservations can be made there or by contacting office@ bethtikvah.us. All Beth Tikvah events are open to the greater Naples community and we invite everyone to attend. If you’re interested, guarantee your seat by going on the website, www.bethtikvahnaples.org, or contact us at office@bethtikvah.us or 239434-1818. You can subscribe for a package or register for each event separately.
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