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Celebrate Jewish life at four February events
By Rabbi Fishel Zaklos, Chabad Naples
The “Celebration of Jewish Life” program brings a showcase of Jewish presenters to Naples to entertain, enrich and empower community members. Here are your February events (see the full-page ad on page 5A for more details):
Monday evening, Feb. 5 – Jews in Sports
Ted Epstein’s presentation, “Stars of the Mic,” will include clips of famous calls by Jewish sportscasters who will be featured in his upcoming book covering 70 men and women who have lent their voices to the world of sports. Then, meet Art Shamsky of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets! Art will discuss being Jewish in the Major Leagues, his two books and baseball in Israel. Shamsky’s books and memorabilia will be available for purchase.
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20 – Finding Hope After the Holocaust
Photojournalist B.A. Van Sise spent four years working with Holocaust museums and organizations to compile captivating images and textual vignettes for his book, “Invited to Life.” It’s a moving and joyful celebration of survival, resilience and joy.
Monday evening, Feb. 26 – “Tevye in New York!”
Tom Dugan’s one-man show is based on Sholem Aleichem’s beloved characters immortalized in “Fiddler on the Roof.” This show takes up where the original stories left off as Tevye tries to balance tradition with what it means to be an American Jew.
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27 – "Wisenthal"
Tom Dugan will talk about and present scenes from his off-Broadway play “Wiesenthal.”
For tickets and details on all “Celebration of Jewish Life” events, visit CJLnaples.com or call 239-262-4474.
