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Honoring our Silver Circle members
By Paula Filler, 2025 Endowment Chair
On Jan. 8, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples held its first celebration to honor the exceptional members of our community who have supported our Jewish Federation System for 25 years or more.
Over 40 Silver Circle Members attended a private cocktail reception at the Hilton Hotel in Naples. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet with Annual Campaign Chair of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) David Heller, learn about his philanthropic journey and his experience becoming a leader in his hometown of Cleveland and growing into his role on the global stage representing our Jewish philanthropic interests in South America, Europe and Israel.
Several of our Silver Circle Members were invited to share how and when they learned the value of Jewish Federation. The Jewish Federation System provides the resources to respond immediately to Jewish needs for any unforeseen emergency around the world — whether it be an earthquake in Morocco or war in Ukraine. Our gifts to the annual campaign here in Naples support not only local needs but provide the critical resources and expertise to respond to any Jewish global emergency
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is so grateful to our Silver Circle Members who made annual campaign contributions in Naples. You are the backbone of our Jewish Federation. Jews are a very tiny percent of our local population, but with your continued dedication and personal commitment, we have been able to build, sustain and protect Jewish life in Greater Naples, across the globe and in Israel.
To qualify as a Silver Circle Member, you have made a gift to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples or another Jewish Federation for 25 years or more or created an endowment at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. To become a member of the Silver Circle, please contact Development Director Alicia Feldman at 239-449-8266 or AFeldman@jewishnaples.org.
