Major community events plus select events from area temples and organizations open to the entire community

Please note that event details are subject to change. For up-to-date information on these and other community events, please check the Federation Star newspaper, Federation e-blasts and the individual temple and organization websites. For a full calendar of community events, check www.jewishnaples.org.

January 2022

Jan. 2 – Feb. 28 “Vedem Underground in Terezin” traveling exhibit The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center www.HMCEC.org 239-263-9200

Jan. 6, 2 p.m., Hilton Naples “How Magicians Think” by Joshua Jay Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Jan. 9, 2 p.m. “Latter Day Jew” JCMI Jewish Film Festival www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Daniel Weiser and Amici Music, Jewish Jazz www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Jan. 12, 7 p.m. “The Nazi’s Granddaughter” by Sylvia Foti Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Jan. 14, 6:15 p.m. Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Elson “Ethical Challenges of Modern Warfare” www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Jan. 15, 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Elson, guest sermon www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sinatra’s Great American Songbook JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Jan. 19, 12 noon “All The World’s A Stage Fright” By Bob Abelman Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. June Sochen and Joyce Schrager, speakers www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Motown Magic JCMI 2022 Concert Series www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. “Tell Me a Story (or Three)” Rabbi’s Life-Long Learning Series Jewish Congregation of Marco Island www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Jan. 23, 9 a.m. Mitzvah Day Temple Shalom No RSVP required

Jan. 23, 2:30 p.m. Movie plus discussion www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Hilton Naples “The Sword of David” by Charles Lichtman and “Universal Love” by Alexander Weinstein Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Jan. 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center www.HMCEC.org 239-263-9200

Jan. 28 – 30 Artists-in-Residence Cantor Julia Cadrain & Elana Arian www.NaplesTemple.org 239-455-3030

Jan. 30, 11 a.m. Sandra Lillenthal, Day of Learning www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

February 2022

Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Temple Shalom People of the Book event “Unstoppable: Siggi Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor & Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend” by Joshua Greene Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. June Sochen and Joyce Schrager, speakers www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. The Good Jew JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Feb. 10, 8:30 a.m. Barbara P. Katz Mah-Jongg Tournament Jewish Congregation of Marco Island www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Feb. 10, 2 p.m. “X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II” by Leah Garrett Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Neil Adelman, speaker “Further Consideration of the Rosenbergs” www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Feb. 12, Evening “A Noteworthy Night” Honoring Cheryl & Ed Alexander, Dr. Paul Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld and Bebe & Steve Saks Featuring the musical talent of NYNY Dueling Pianos www.naplestemple.org 239-455-3030

Feb. 13, 2:00 p.m. “Tiger Within” JCMI Jewish Film Festival www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Feb. 16, 2 p.m., NJC “The Last Mona Lisa” by Jonathan Santlofer and “The Unexpected Spy” by Tracy Walder Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Feb. 18 – 19 Scholar in Residence Rabbi Skorka www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Alter Eagles JCMI 2022 Concert Series www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Feb. 25, 12 noon “The Orphan’s Daughter” by Jan Cherubin Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. Federation Shabbat at Beth Tikvah www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. “The Most ‘Grown-Up’ Book in the Bible” Rabbi’s Life-Long Learning Series Jewish Congregation of Marco Island www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Lecture Series Joel Poznansky, speaker www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 2022

March – Sept. 2022 “Letter from Westerbork Transit Camp” The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center www.HMCEC.org 239-263-9200

March 3 Triumph 2022 With special guest speaker, Gen. Romeo Dallaire The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center www.HMCEC.org 239-263-9200

March 6, 13, 20, 27 Naples Jewish Film Festival Movies by Link www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 7, 2 p.m. “The Last Green Valley” by Mark Sullivan Jewish Book Festival www.JewishBookFestival.org Reneé Bialek, rbialek@ jewishnaples.org

March 10 Guest-Artist-in-Residence Rabbi Ken Kantor www.NaplesJewish Congregation.org 239-431-3858

March 12, 7:30 p.m. Go Divas – “Songs of Ireland” JCMI Saul I. Stern Cultural Series www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

March 16, 7 p.m. Temple Shalom Purim Shpiel www.NaplesTemple.org 239-455-3030

March 17, 1 p.m. “A Wonderful Guy” by Eddie Shapiro Jewish Book Festival Jewish Congregation of Marco Island www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

March 16 6:15 p.m. Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 18, 10 a.m. Docent Tour of Holocaust Museum with Elaine Rosen www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 20, 2 p.m. “Neighbours” JCMI Jewish Film Festival www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

March 23, 6 p.m. IAC program Avi Melamed speaker sponsored dinner www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 27, 9:30 a.m. “Culinary Crossroads: Jewish Cooking” Rabbi’s Life-Long Learning Series Jewish Congregation of Marco Island www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

March 27, 11 a.m. Beth Tikvah Celebration Brunch at Grey Oaks Entertainment by Cantor Norman Brody and Michal Chorny www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

March 29, 7:30 p.m. Poznansky Wellness Series Shelley Goodman, speaker “Living in the Unpredictable” www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

April 2022

April Annual Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center www.HMCEC.org 239-263-9200

April 15, 6:15 p.m. Erev Passover First Seder at Beth Tikvah www.BethTikvahNaples.org 239-434-1818

Apr. 15, 6:30 p.m. JCMI Congregational Passover Seder www.MarcoJCMI.com 239-642-0800

April 16, 6 p.m. Second Night Seder www.NaplesTemple.org 239-455-3030

2022 Candle Lighting Times for The Greater Naples Area

Jan. 7: 5:32 p.m.

Jan. 14: 5:37 p.m.

Jan. 21: 5:43 p.m.

Jan. 28: 5:48 p.m.

Feb. 4: 5:54 p.m.

Feb. 11: 5:59 p.m.

Feb. 18: 6:03 p.m.

Feb. 25: 6:07 p.m.

March 4: 6: 11 p.m.

March 11: 6:15 p.m.

March 18: 7:19 p.m.

March 25: 7:22 p.m.

April 1: 7:25 p.m.

April 8: 7:29 p.m.

April 15, Eve of First day Passover: 7:32 p.m. April 16, Eve of Second day Passover: 8:26 p.m. April 21, Eve of Seventh day Passover: 7:35 p.m.

April 22 Eve of Eighth day Passover: 7:36 p.m.

April 29: 7:39 p.m.

May 6: 7:43 p.m.

May 13: 7:47 p.m.

May 20: 7:51 p.m.

May 27: 7:54 p.m.

June 3: 7:58 p.m.

June 4, Eve of First day Shavuot: 8:55 p.m.

June 5, Eve of First day Shavuot: 8:56 p.m.

June 10: 8:01 p.m.

June 17: 8:03 p.m.

June 24: 8:05 p.m.

July 1: 8:05 p.m.

July 8: 8:05 p.m.

July 15: 8:03 p.m.

July 22: 8:01 p.m.

July 29: 7:57 p.m.

Aug. 5: 7:53 p.m.

Aug. 12: 7:47 p.m.

Aug. 19: 7:41 p.m.

Aug. 26: 7:34 p.m.

Sept. 2: 7:27 p.m.

Sept. 9: 7:19 p.m.

Sept. 16: 7:11 p.m.

Sept. 23: 7:04 p.m.

Sept. 25, Eve of First day Rosh Hashanah: 7:01 p.m. Sept. 26, Eve of Second day Rosh Hashanah: 7:52 p.m. Sept. 30: 6:56 p.m. Oct. 4, Eve of Yom Kippur: 6:51 p.m. Oct. 7: 6:48 p.m.

Oct. 9, Eve of First day Sukkot: 6:46 p.m.

Oct. 10, Eve of Second day Sukkot: 7:38 p.m.

Oct. 14: 6:41 p.m.

Oct. 16, Eve of Shemini Atzeret: 6:39 p.m. Oct. 17, Eve of Simchat Torah: 7:31 p.m. Oct. 21: 6:35 p.m.

Oct. 28: 6:29 p.m.

Nov. 4: 6:24 p.m.

Daylight Saving Time: Not in effect. Times have been adjusted accordingly. Nov. 11: 5:20 p.m.

Nov. 18: 5:17 p.m.

Nov. 25: 5:16 p.m.

Dec. 2: 5:16 p.m.

Dec. 9: 5:17 p.m.

Dec. 16: 5:19 p.m.

Dec. 23: 5:22 p.m.

Dec. 30: 5:26 p.m.

2022 (5782/5783) Holidays

Tu B’Shevat: Jan. 17 (Monday) Purim: March 17 (Thursday) Passover (Pesach): April 16 (Saturday) Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah): April 28 (Thursday) Israel Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron): May 4 (Wednesday) Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut): May 5 (Thursday) Lag B’Omer: May 19 (Thursday) Shavuot: June 5 (Sunday)

Tisha B’Av: Aug. 7 (Sunday) Rosh HaShanah 5783: Sept. 26 (Monday) Yom Kippur: Oct. 5 (Wednesday) Sukkot: Oct. 10 (Monday) Shemini Atzeret: Oct. 17 (Monday) Simchat Torah: Oct. 18 (Tuesday) First Hanukkah Candle: Dec. 18 (Sunday) Hanukkah (Chanukah): Dec. 19 (Monday)