Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance

In the Fall of 2015, Jewish Russian American Cultural Alliance formed under the auspices of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, to service the needs of area Jews from the former Soviet Union and countries that evolved after its collapse. This year, we celebrate 10 years! Wow!

JRCA’s Mission is to enhance the social and cultural lives of the expanding Jewish community. Non-Jewish relatives and friends are, of course, welcome.

“Jewish” in our context is an ethnic, cultural and religious reference. We place importance on Jewish, but no preferential status to any denomination is extended.

“Russian” in our context is a linguistic reference, regardless which former U.S.S.R. group members come from, because we have that language to unify us.

We are a group of potential friends, who do not discriminate against one another on the basis of geography, politics, outside affiliations or ethnicity. We welcome old-timers and newcomers who want to join us!

Traditionally we meet to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim and Israel Day/VE WWII at Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Meetings include a kosher-style community meal, film, poetry readings and similar cultural exchanges, but mostly, it is all about introductions and forging a special bond with community of peers. We might meet on other occasions, so check the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples calendar.

During May meetings, we always include tributes to relatives who lived through WWII or perished in it, story and photo sharing, and occasional singing. Cooking and baking contests for Hanukkah and Purim have produced undisputed winners and now everyone has yet another reason to look forward to new talent moving into our area.

We do not schedule events on Shabbat or in conflict with any other Community Jewish calendar observances.

To learn more and to get on the email list, please contact JRCA Chair Marina Berkovich at 646-330-7551 or JRCAGroup@gmail.com as we may hold additional gatherings.

Marina Berkovich, JRCA Chair 646-330-7551 • JRCAGroup@gmail.com