Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance

The Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance (JRCA) is a group under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Jews from the former Soviet Union, and countries which evolved after its collapse, are moving to Southwest Florida and seeking out new connections.

JRCA’s mission is to enhance the social and cultural lives of this emerging community. Non-Jewish relatives and friends are welcome.

The group is now in its fifthyear and has traditionally met to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim and Israel Day. Meetings always include a kosher-style community meal, followed by a film presentation, poetry readings or a similar cultural exchange.

Meetings in May always include tributes to relatives who lived through WWII or perished in it, story and photo sharing, and occasionally singing.

Many newcomers pop in to find new friends or break off into smaller circles of like-minded friends. That’s what this is all about — no membership fees, no commitments, just fun! Cooking contestsfor Hanukkah and Purim have produced undisputed winners.

Mark Katsnelson 856.912.0894 or JRCAGroup@gmail.com