Organizations
Special Interest Groups
Women’s Cultural Alliance
There are 3 Ways to Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) Join the MCA!
he Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA), a nonfundraising affinity group of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, is an independent organization run entirely by volunteers. WCA offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, fitness and social programs, through which women can meet other women who share similar interests. Formed in 2008, WCA is beginning its 14th season of offering outstanding programs year-round to women in Southwest Florida. WCA currently has more than 1,200 members, and new members are always welcome! WCA is nonpartisan, nonsectarian and welcomes women of all faiths. Membership in WCA includes membership in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. For a sampling of programs, see the WCA information in the “Arts & Culture” section on page 25. For an overview of the wide variety of programming offered by WCA, visit our new website, www.wcanaples.org. WCA programs are available only to WCA members, so if you are not already a member of WCA, join today to ensure that you, too, can be part of all that WCA has to offer. You can join WCA or find additional information on our website, www. wcanaples.org. InforHarriett Kleinman, mation about WCA is WCA Membership Director also in every issue of hmkleinman@ gmail.com the Federation Star.
aunched over seven years ago, the Men’s Cultural Alliance of Greater Naples (MCA) has grown into the pre-eminent men’s social and cultural organization in the area. Comprised of mem-Click on 1. Visit the website at www.MCAnaples.org. MCA membership form and complete it. You bers from all across the United Statesthe and Canada, MCA can pay by credit card or check. offers a wide variety of activities and events to its 700-plus members. 2. Send an email with your name, email address and phone number to joinMCA@MCAnaples.org. MCA’s programming includes monthly luncheon programs 3. Mail your name, email and phone (when possible) with engaging guest speakers, andaddress events andnumber to Larry Israelite, 8820 Savona Court, Naples, outings for members only as well as members and spouses. FL 34119. The organization offers a myriad ofcurrent activities that include Dues for year are $90 and include membership in the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. golf, boating, fishing, pickleball, birding, bocce ball, biking, and discussion and book review groups. The highly regarded Documentary Film program has been a perennial sellout. Members of MCA have also been involved in many local charitable endeavors, including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity and Bikes for Tykes. The organization is a sponsor of the annual Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival. Members are encouraged to start new programs, activities and events. For more information about MCA or to become a member, please visit the website, mcanaples.com. E-blasts are sent to all members periodically, with a listing of events and how to sign up. An online program guide is also distributed to members annually. MCA is an affiliate of Jewish FedLes Nizin eration of Greater Naples and MCA president mcanaplespresident@gmail.com. Federation membership is included with annual dues.
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ewish Russian-American Cultural Alliance (JRCA) is a but mostly, it is all about introductions and forging a group under the auspices of Jewish Federation of Greater special-bond community of peers. During May meetings, Naples. Jews from the former Soviet Union and coun- tributes to relatives who lived through WWII or perished tries that evolved after its collapse, are moving to Southwest in it, story and photo sharing, and occasional singing are Florida and seeking out new connections. JRCA’s mission always included. is to enhance the social and cultural lives of this emergMany newcomers pop in to find new friends and stay faithing community. Non-Jewish relatives and friends are, of ful or break off into smaller circles of like-minded friends. course, welcome. That’s what this is all about – no membership The group is now in its seventh year and has fees, no commitments, just fun! Cooking and traditionally met to celebrate Rosh Hashabaking contests for Hanukkah and Purim have nah, Hanukkah, Purim and Israel Day/WWII produced undisputed winners and now everyVictory in Europe Day at JFGN or Russianone has yet another reason to look forward to Jewish businesses in the area. Meetnew talent moving into our area. ings include a kosher-style community To learn more and to get on Mark Katsnelson meal, film presentations, poetry readthe email list, please contact Mark 856.912.0894 or JRCAGroup@gmail.com ings and similar cultural exchanges, Katsnelson at 856-912-0894. 38
CONNECTIONS 2022
A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples
