ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD
Naples community celebrates the land and people of Israel at local breakfast
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n Wednesday, March 2, local community members gathered to support a bright, prosperous future for the land and people of Israel at Jewish National Fund-USA’s first-ever Breakfast for Israel in the region. Held at Artis—Naples, the in-person event featured Liel Leibovitz, Tablet Magazine’s editor-at-large and the co-host of “Unorthodox,” a leading Jewish podcast that offers listeners a fresh and fun take on Jewish news, ideas and culture. Leibovitz’s keynote speech addressed the rise of antisemitism and ways one can establish a meaningful and nurturing Jewish identity.
Attendees also learned about Jewish National Fund-USA’s “One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade,” which has seen the organization develop new communities, connect the next generation to Israel, and create infrastructure and programs that support ecology, individuals with special needs, heritage site preservation and more. “I couldn’t be prouder of our work to help families in Israel’s Negev and Galilee regions find full, meaningful lives filled with endless opportunities,” said David Braverman, president of JNF-USA’s Naples board of directors. “If you’re a Zionist, if you love Israel, and if ensuring the future of a thriving Jewish homeland for your grandchildren and great-grandchildren is important to you, I implore you to learn more about JNF-USA’s incredible work in Israel.” For more information about Liel Leibovitz, editor-at-large, Tablet Jewish National Fund-USA or Magazine; Sue Bookbinder, member, to learn about future events in Jewish National Fund-USA Naples Naples, contact Joshua Mellits, Board of Directors; David Braverman, JNF-USA director, Western Florpresident, Jewish National Fund-USA ida at 941-462-1330 x865 or Naples Board of Directors jmellits@jnf.org.
April 2022
Federation Star
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Dr. Brandon Kirsch: lawyer and dermatologist (by his mother’s decree)
There’s an old joke about a Jewish mother who is walking down the street with her two young sons. A passerby asks her how old the boys are. “The doctor is three,” the mother answers, “and the lawyer is two.” Well, my mom had just one son, so I had to be both!
In truth, I decided to become a doctor as a second career because I felt it was my calling. I founded Kirsch Dermatology as a boutique dermatology practice with the goal of recapturing the essence of medicine: thoughtful and compassionate care made available to everyone. It gives me so much joy to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the Naples community.
Shalom aleichem and hope to see you soon!
(239) 300-9767
Liel Leibovitz, editor-at-large, Tablet Magazine
Paula Filler; Estelle Price, member, Jewish National Fund-USA Naples Board of Directors; Jeffrey Feld, president and CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples; Stuart Price, member, Jewish National Fund-USA Naples Board of Directors; Robin Mintz; Susan Pittelman, Joel Pittelman
