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Federation Star
JEWISH FEDERATION
February 2024
Security measures to keep us all safe Jeffrey Feld Federation President/ CEO
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Book Festival Events in February and March Thursday, February 1, 2024 • 1:00 PM
Because the World is Round by Jane Saginaw
In her lyrical memoir, Jane Saginaw presents a coming-of-age portrait of both her family and herself. Focusing on a year-long family trip through Europe and Asia in 1970 when she was a teen, Saginaw describes how, in stepping away from their lives in Texas, the family gained a new understanding of their relationship with each other.
ecurity is a most important issue that faces our entire Jewish community, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples takes the issue very seriously. Regarding the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, leadership has gone to great expense to make this building a very secure one. This includes things like the bollards surrounding the perimeter of the building, the magnetic lock system, security cameras strategically located inside and outside the building, and many more steps taken. We are fortunate in this community for the relationships that we have with our local law enforcement. That includes Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Naples Police Department and Marco Island Police Department. In addition, we are in communication with the FBI. Of course, we also work closely with Secure Community Network (SCN). We are all aware of the increase of antisemitic activities in our community, in our state, in our country and the world over. Because of this, we want to make sure that everyone participates in keeping us safe. There is an expression, “If you
see something, say something.” If you see something that appears suspicious, please report it. Recently, emails had gone to a number of our Jewish congregations and institutions identifying that there was a “bomb threat” in the building. Although each of these has turned out to be a hoax, every single incident must be taken seriously and responded to appropriately. That may mean the interruption of a service, preschool, religious school or other activities. We appreciate everyone’s support in responding to these threats. We also include communication with the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) for follow-up on these threats. Our Federation now has a security guard on-site during normal business/ operational hours. For programs that go beyond our normal hours, we hire additional security. During our Monday through Friday business hours, Andy Marrero is our security guard. Marrero, as a corporal in the Marines, served tours in Iran and Japan. When coming to the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, please be sure to have your security badge with you to enter the building. We need your participation in following this protocol as part of our security. We hope for a better future regarding these kinds of activities; however, in the meantime, we thank you for your help in keeping our community secure.
Monday, February 12, 2024 • 1:30 PM
The Einstein Effect: How the
World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds by Benyamin Cohen
Cohen embarks on a global quest to unearth Einstein’s ongoing relevance today. Along the way, he meets scientists and celebrities, speaks to dozens with the last name Einstein (including two rabbis), and even tracks down the brain of Einstein, stolen from his body during the autopsy.
Friday, March 1, 2024 • 10:30 AM Come at 10:10 AM for light refreshments
The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly
Thursday, March 7, 2024 • 3:30 PM Come at 3:10 PM for light refreshments
The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World by Jonathan Freedland Tuesday, March 26, 2024 • 1:00 PM
The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food by Ben Nadler Please visit jewishbookfestival.org to learn about becoming a patron or to purchase individual tickets. OF GREATER NAPLES
The lion behind the pin What do you want your legacy to be? By Paula Filler, Lion Behind the Pin Coordinator
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personal legacy by conveyhere is a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, ing what is most important which literally means to them as individuals. Your Naples Federation will explain “from generation to generathe tools and guidance availtion.” Often it is understood able to help you with L’dor to mean the transmission of our culture’s values, rituals, v’dor, as you consider, prepare traditions and history to the and share your personal story with those you love. next generation. As Jewish women, we have On Feb. 2, our Naples Lions all heard our forefathers’ stories will gather for our Lion of Paula Filler Judah Luncheon and a unique of immigration, bravery, sticking to our belief in Judaism and integrity program, Lion Behind the Pin. The two in the face of adversity and overcoming founders of the Lion Behind the Pin persecution repeatedly. The message of program, Shelley Robbins and Debbie Judaism is a message of resilience. What Lazarov, will describe how they became inspired and sprang into action to protect can we share from our past to create and protect our children’s future? How do we the legacy of their Lion of Judah sister pass on our individual stories, values and and founding member of their Lion of heritage of righteousness, kindness and Judah pride in Memphis. Together, we will learn how The Lion Behind the Pin bravery that are so deeply ingrained in our lives with the next generation? What program offers inspiration to Lion of is the legacy we wish to leave behind? Judah sisters nationwide to protect their
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