Organizations
Special Interest Groups
Generations of the Shoah of Southwest Florida
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enerations of the Shoah of Southwest Florida (GenShoah) was formed in 2009 through an initiative by the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. This group is not only for children of Holocaust survivors (2gs), but for all those who share our fourfold mission: “promotion of Holocaust education
and human rights, preservation of the history and memories of the Holocaust, connection of members of the Second Generation to one another and support of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. GenShoah Southwest Florida presents programs from October to April and sends out a monthly informational newsletter announcing programs and related local and national events. GenShoah programs include “Movies That Matter,” Holocaust-themed films, meetings for 2gs to share their stories, local and nationally known speakers and Featured Speaker for the 2020 International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sidney book discussions. Many Tassig (seated center), the last surviving “Boy of Terezin,” pictured here with his family and members of GenShoah SWFL. programs this season
are related to the inspirational theme of “Heroes, Heroines and Helpers,” including the discussion of the book “Witness: Lessons From Elie Wiesel’s Classroom,” written by Ariel Burger. The public is welcome to attend most programs, which this season have been presented virtually, but hopefully will also be in person. Any visitors to our community, who are Holocaust survivors, children or grandchildren of survivors, or who share the GenShoah mission, are encouraged to get in touch with GenShoah. Contact us to receive the newsletter or for more information. Ida Margolis 239-263-9200 genshoahswfl@gmail.com
Mix & Mingle Singles Group
Jewish War Veterans
ix & Mingle, a group under the umbrella of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, invites all Jewish singles ages 55+ to socialize and participate in monthly planned activities. The goal of the group is to improve the social lives of Jewish senior singles in our community, and to find a way to involve Jewish senior singles in service projects.
ewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 202 meets the third Thursday of the month at a local restaurant. Post 202 also attends local high school JROTC assemblies to present achievement awards to outstanding cadets, and participates in local events to honor Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and other holidays.
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If you are interested in becoming a member of Mix & Mingle, email Reneé at rbialek@jewishnaples.org.
Cardozo Society
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he Cardozo Legal Society is a civic group that strengthens relationships among practicing and retired Jewish attorneys in the Greater Naples area. It’s an affinity group formed by the Federation to raise awareness of Jewish attorneys promoting professionalism, cooperation and identification. The group meets periodically for luncheon programs and seminars to accomplish networking goals. For more information, contact Reneé Bialek at 239-263-4205. 40
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Harve Sturm, Commander, Post 202 239-261-3270 Martin Cohn, MD, Vice-Cmdr., Communications, Post 202 Erle Taube, Vice-Cmdr., Membership, Post 202 www.jwvpost202.wordpress.com
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