Federation Star - February 2024

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JEWISH FEDERATION

February 2024

Federation Star

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PJ Library update By Amber Ferren, Coordinator for PJ Library & PJ Our Way

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t was so nice to see you at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and at our Tu B’Shevat event to celebrate the trees! This month, we have a lot of exciting events coming up.

Next playdate

On Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., we will meet at Can U Dig It Playground for a playdate. Be ready for crafts, stories, playtime and snacks with friends!

Iser Jewish Cultural Center, where the authors will share their original children’s book, “The Nickname Detectives,” with us. We will learn some great lessons, do a fun activity, have some snacks and get to know friends! Don’t miss out and please RSVP to programs@jewishnaples.org to let me know that you can make it!

Attention UPCOMING EVENTS! PJ Our Way Kids! We are having a special book event this month on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. We will meet in the BBYO room at the Nina

Rick Recht concert

On Thursday, Feb. 29, we will host a

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Shabbat PJ Library in action!

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ris Shur sent in a picture of her grandson with a PJ Library book and matching teddy bear! The baby is Arthur Shur, son of Iris’s son, Howard Shur, and his wife, Rachel, from Los Angeles, CA. Bernie Lashinsky, Iris’s partner, bought the bear for Arthur for Hanukkah. Iris and Bernie are both members of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

Purim

Rick Recht concert and pizza for families at 5 p.m. We will hear a lot of fun Jewish music, and a great time will be had by all! Please RSVP to programs@ jewishnaples.org. Please be sure to follow PJ Library – Federation of Greater Naples on Facebook and @naplespjlibrary on Instagram for upcoming events and up-to-date info on all things local for PJ Library.

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COMMUNITY CONCERT

All events will be at:

A musical celebration for all-ages!

“Can U Dig It” Playground at North Collier Regional Park

3pm - 4pm

To register visit:

facebook.com/PJLibraryNaplesFL

OF GREATER NAPLES

This high-energy, interactive concert with Jewish rock pioneer Rick Recht will be held Thursday, Feb. 29, 6 PM at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

This free event is family friendly, and everyone is invited. Come sing with us! REGISTER AT https://JFGN.regfox.com/ rick-recht-concert OF GREATER NAPLES

Stay connected. Visit www.jewishnaples.org


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Welcome back, we're gearing up for groundbreaking!

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Updates from BBYO Naples and Fort Myers

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Listen Up! Help NJC celebrate 25th anniversary

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When you need a minyan

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I look forward to welcoming you to Temple!

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Temple Shalom teens trip to Washington, D.C.

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Resolute Purim

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Let us remember the children of the Holocaust

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Tears of sorrow and joy: Naples Zionists attend the Global Conference for Israel

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Dr. Norman Isaacs named co-president of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Naples board

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The explosion of antisemitism compels us Jews to own our identity

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Paper-cutting

4min
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How do you spell laughter? D-Z-I-G-A-N!

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GenShoah presents

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GenShoah SWFL “The origin story”

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Naples Jewish Congregation events

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From Beth Tikvah

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Temple Shalom events open to the community

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At the Museum

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The first year in our new location

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Lots of WWII stuff, Einstein BBC style, new movies, more

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Celebrate Jewish life at four February events

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A review of “The Escape Artist” by Jonathan Freedland

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Jewish Book Festival hosts two authors in February

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“In the Jewish Mood”

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Tikkun Olam

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PJ Library in action!

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PJ Library update

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WCA’s season is underway!

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MCA — One week in February

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Adamah program to address sustainability and our connection to Earth

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Climate hero Jakir Manela and Adamah

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The Life and death of the Dead Sea

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Ninth Annual Day of Learning in two parts

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Sam Levine: Our local hero

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Interfaith marriage discussion

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Guest speaker Karen Ezrine to discuss Hadassah’s innovations

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We have a new name — Israel and Overseas Committee!

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Welcome guests to our new center with a brick paver

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The fun way to greater strength and better balance

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Beading for Betterment makes a difference

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Programs, books, games, and more

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Pomegranate Society luncheon

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The lion behind the pin

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Security measures to keep us all safe

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73% of Jewish college students report antisemitism on campus

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Antisemitism in education … An American problem

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2024 Annual Community Campaign is in full swing!

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