JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series’ 27 th Year

As a man who had vast contacts in government and the political world, Saul I. Stern was an important Washingtonian. Most importantly, he was devoted to the State of Israel. Saul and his wife, Marcia, were long-term residents of Marco Island and each year, they sponsored a tennis charity tournament to benefit The Immokalee Foundation. The Sterns also became active members of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI).

The concept of a cultural series that would enhance the congregation, the greater community of Marco Island and the outlying communities, was introduced by the Sterns. Over the years, events have featured Ambassador Dennis Ross; Steve Emerson, the professor who holds the Lerner Chair at Brandeis; the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s display of the voyage of the St. Louis; and leading musicians from the Naples Philharmonic.

This year marks the 27th year for the JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series. To keep everyone safe in the COVID-19 environment, the Cultural Series will be livestreamed this season.

Programs This Year

Tim Schwartz & Don Weiser – Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. – “Jewish Composers of Broadway”

The Naples Philharmonic Brass Quintet – Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. – in its 15th season performing at the Cultural Series, the Phil returns with its outstanding musical program and commentary.

Entertainer-comedian Frank Del Pizzo – Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. – Let this New Jersey native take you on a wild ride with his true-tolife stories and attitude.

The Saul I. Stern Cultural Series is made available through the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

The cost to livestream the events is $24 per household, per event. For tickets and further information, complete and submit the order form on page 27, call the synagogue office at 239-642- 0800 or visit www.marcojcmi.com.