CONNECTIONS 2021 Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples
From Federation Leadership
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ccording to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “connection” relates to coherence, continuity and people having an association or common interest(s); something that connects, a link. “Link” sums up the intent of this magazine. Whether you are new to the community or you have been here over 20 years, many organizations here offer so many programs that, without this magazine as a reference, it is impossible to know about all the things available to the local Jewish community. The coronavirus pandemic has required us to pivot Federation Board Chair Jane Schiff and to doing everything in a virtual kind of way. Notwith- Federation President/CEO Jeffrey Feld standing, we have all found a way to stay connected. It would seem that, in the immediate future, we will continue in a virtual platform. By joining a group, attending a program, going to a religious service, seeing a film, volunteering or reaching out to your community, which is here and waiting for your involvement, you enhance your life and enrich the entire Jewish community. We are a community because of the connections we share. We are a community because of the programs we attend. We are a community because we help one another, supporting each of the endeavors listed in this publication. Due to space limitations, each organization is unable to list all that they offer. We strongly urge you to contact any organization listed here for an up-to-date listing of their activities. The Federation’s monthly Federation Star newspaper also publicizes many of the individual programs offered by each organization. This is a guide for you to explore your Jewish community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is thrilled to be an integral part of your Jewish community. ~ Jeffrey Feld & Jane Schiff
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CONNECTIONS 2021 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples Volume 10, No. 1 2021 Edition 64 pages
Publisher
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road Suite 2201 Naples, FL 34109 Phone: 239.263.4205 Fax: 239.263.3813 Email: info@jewishnaples.org Website: www.jewishnaples.org
Editor
Sharon Hood sharon@marketcrank.com
Jewish Federation Staff Jeffrey Feld, President/CEO Renee Bialek, Program Director Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Dir.
elcome to the 10th edition of Connections - 2021 Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples. As the name implies, this is an annual Janine Hudak, Administrative Coordinator resource guide to all things “Jewish” in our area. It’s the publication to Nathan Ricklefs, Database Manager turn to for information on the community’s robust offering of Jewish activities, Teresa Zimmerman, Finance & Operations Manager programs, services and organizations. In addition to an overview of local organizations, special interest groups, Advertising Sales schools and temples, you’ll find a wide selection of cultural, educational and spiriJoy Walker tual opportunities available to the Greater Naples Jewish community. Not only will 941.284.0520 you find a variety of events and offerings in which to participate, you may also see walkerjoy62@yahoo.com opportunities to contribute your talents. While COVID-19, by its very nature, has created an obstacle to staying conGraphic Design nected, this Jewish community has innovatively addressed the challenges, keeping & Production its people connected through vibrant opportunities regardless of the environment. MarketCrank, Inc. This magazine, as well as the Federation Star and the Community Directory, is not 239.591.2709 possible without the support of our advertisers. Please thank them for their support of your Jewish community and use their goods and services whenever you can. ~ Sharon Hood 4 CONNECTIONS 2021 A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples
