Save these dates in your 2025 calendar

By Ida Margolis and Shelley Lieb

I thought it was exciting in old movies to hear a newsboy shout “Extra, extra, read all about it! Hot off the press!” Of course, newspapers are no longer made by the “hot metal printing process,” and the newspapers that still exist do not print extra editions. No reason for that, with internet and constant “breaking news” stories on our computers and TV. But many of us still like to receive newspapers and in our community, many people, myself included, look forward to receiving the monthly Federation Star

Most columns in the Federation Star are written one month before you receive the paper — that’s not a news flash nor breaking news. So, the news is generally about upcoming events or much earlier events. Although GenShoah had many November programs and events, we cannot tell you about them since they have not yet taken place at the time of this writing. Instead, we will tell you about the dates you should enter in your calendar for our upcoming events, and we will tell you about November’s activities in next month’s Federation Star GenShoah column as well as our newsletter.

Dec. 22 is the date for the Annual GenShoah Member Brunch and Potluck Gathering. Michael Rubner will discuss the book “A Tale of Love and Darkness” by famous Israeli author Amos Oz. For more information, contact Shelley at liebro@gmail.com.

And oh yes, Happy Hanukah, Happy Secular New Year, Happy Holidays.

Be sure to save the date for Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., when Beth Tikvah Naples will recognize Holocaust Awareness Day and GenShoah by presenting the film “Resistance: They Fought Back.” This film disputes the myth of Jewish passivity; it discusses uprisings as well as nonviolent resistance. RSVP is required at office@bethtikvah.us. Reception to follow with Paula S. Apsell, who will also conduct a Q&A. Beth Tikvah is located at 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples.

If you want to learn more about a very interesting topic and are a new or continuing GenShoah member, be sure to come to the Open House/New Member Reception for all GenShoah members and survivors on Jan. 27, 10 a.m. at the Holocaust Museum. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Bukarian Jews from excellent presenter Dina Shein. RSVP at hmcec.org.

Jan. 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Museum will offer complimentary admission from 1 to 3 p.m., welcoming all long-time and first-time visitors. Please tell your friends and be sure to RSVP on the Holocaust Museum website, HMCEC.org, under the events tab.

About GenShoah SWFL

GenShoah SWFL is a group for children and descendants of Holocaust survivors and anyone interested in the mission of GenShoah of SWFL. There are no dues or forms to fill out. If you would like to receive our newsletter and program announcements, just send an email to liebro@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer to help with future programs, please let us know that too!

Thank you to those who support our mission, read the newsletter, attend GenShoah programs and are members of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples. As in our mission, we encourage all GenShoah members to also join the Museum. For information about membership please email hmcec.org.