Religious Life
Jewish Congregation of Marco Island
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he Jewish CongregaGross and Cantorial Soloist tion of Marco Island Hari Jacobsen, a president and (JCMI) is the spiriboard of directors. tual home to many families In-house and live-stream of diverse backgrounds, welservices are offered year-round coming both permanent and every Friday evening at 7:30 part-time congregants with an p.m. September through April, open-door policy. Saturday Torah Study begins at Rabbi Mark Gross In 1982, a classified adver9:30 a.m. and is also available tisement in a local newspaper via Zoom for those who wish to attracted a nucleus of 60 enthusias- join remotely. tic and dedicated people, evolving into Our temple doors are always open to today’s active volunteers who offer and greet those who wish to worship with participate in a wide variety of stimu- us. Located at 991 Winterberry Drive, lating educational, cultural and social Marco Island, the temple can be easily activities. Although primarily an adult accessed by crossing the Judge S.S. Jolley community, the Jewish Congregation Bridge and continuing south on Collier of Marco Island has the staff and flex- Boulevard to Winterberry Drive (oppoibility to offer children’s programs and site the Hilton Hotel). Turn left, go tutoring as required. The current profes- two blocks and the synagogue is on sional staff includes Rabbi Mark William the right.
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JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 239-642-0800; office@marcojcmi.com www.marcojcmi.com Rabbi Mark Gross Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobsen Movement/Affiliation: Reform Inclusive Virtual Services Membership: 200 families Services: Friday 7:30 p.m.; January -April, Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m. Special Programs: When CDC guidelines permit….Jewish Film Festival, Saul I. Stern Cultural Series, Scholar-in-Residence, Duplicate Bridge, Mah Jongg, Bingo, Cemetary and community and holiday-affiliated events as appropriate
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