Come, let’s rejoice and celebrate Israel

By Jeff Margolis, IAC member

This spring, the state of Israel will celebrate its 75th anniversary, commemorating the three-quarters of a century that Israel has existed as an independent nation. In commemoration of such a momentous occasion, the Israel Advocacy Committee of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples proudly invites the community to its Celebrate Israel @ 75 event on Sunday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. at the new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. There will be many informational booths to peruse. For children, there will be a bounce house and a rock-climbing wall. Join in Israel dancing for all. There will be food trucks and the first 500 guests will receive a free Kona Ice.

Become a friend of this special event

Celebrate Israel @ 75 is seeking donations of $75 towards the community celebration on March 26, 2023. Blessed with a matching gift by an anonymous donor, your support of this event immediately doubles in value. Be among those who are helping put on a very fi tting and memorable event. To become a friend, go to: https://jfgn.regfox.com/friendscelebrate-israel-at-75.

Sponsorship opportunities also available

Many thanks to the Celebrate Israel @ 75 Committee chairs, Tracy and Michael Askotzky, and Cathy and Phil Zacks, for planning this much-anticipated event.

Another great program

The Israel Tennis Exhibition Center (ITEC) program returns to Naples on Thursday, March 16. The program will be held at the Vineyards Country Club from 4 to 6 p.m. The ITEC is the largest social service agency for children in Israel, having served over half-a-million youngsters and their families since the first center opened in Ramat Hasharon in 1976. There are currently 16 centers across the nation of Israel, primarily in underprivileged communities. These centers use tennis as an avenue to promote the social, physical and psychological well-being of students.

Another goal of the Israel Tennis Center programs is the development of coaches, and building and maintaining courts and facilities at the highest levels. For more information, please contact Myra Benedikt at myra.benedikt@ gmail.com.

For more information about the Israel Advocacy Committee or to make suggestions for future events and activities, please contact committee co-chairs Harvey Cohen at hwcohen@gmail.com or Myra Benedikt at myra.benedikt@ gmail.com.