Federation Star - January 2021

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Federation Star

SYNAGOGUES

January 2021

JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND

www.marcojcmi.com / 239.642.0800

Traditional JCMI January events to continue By Sue Baum, President

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he wonderful programs that have become the signature of JCMI shall continue with livestreaming. The public is welcome! Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. The Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival, sponsored by our congregation, will present author Debbie Cenziper via Zoom. Cenziper is the director of investigative evidence at Northwestern University and a Pulitzer Prize winner for her nonfiction book, “Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America,” the gripping story of a team of Nazi hunters at the U.S. Department of Justice as they raced against time to expose members of a brutal SS killing force who disappeared in America after World War II. Go to

www.JewishBookFestival.org to register. The charge is $10. Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. JCMI opens the 27th year of the Saul I. Stern Cultural Series, in partnership with the Federation. Music from Jewish composers who shaped the music of Broadway will be presented by two outstanding musicians and world ambassadors of music, Dan Weiser and Tom Schwartz. The timeless music and interesting dialogue about the history of the composer has attracted international acclaim. The presentation will be provided by streaming. For information, contact the Synagogue at 239-642-0800 or visit our website at www.MarcoJCMI.com.

Don’t miss this year’s Jewish Book Festival! The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is to enhance and enrich the quality of Jewish life by recognizing and supporting the charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in the State of Israel.

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For full details on the 2020-21 Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival — including authors, book descriptions, event dates, registration and more … visit www.JewishBookFestival.org

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Are you Jewish, single and 55+?

The Jewish Young Professionals of Greater Naples invite you to come socialize!

If yes, this group is for you!

Please email or call Renee’ to be added to the roster. rbialek@jewishnaples.org 239-263-4205

Sign up by emailing:

rbialek@jewishnaples.org

to meet other Jewish singles.

Read our weekly eblast to find out when the next activity will be.

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Jewish Young Professionals

Activities include: • Happy Hour We wa • Game Night n y our su t to hear • Movie Night g and id gestions • Shabbat Services e upcom as for • Volunteering ing ev ents! • Holiday Parties • Zoom Meet & Greets • and more! OF GREATER NAPLES


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Political and virus-fighting “Tribe” run-down; Gadot and Bialik return ... and more

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What a plot!

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On your mark . . . Get set . . . Zoom!

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Arts & Culture

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Random acts of loving kindness

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Dreaming of a better future for our children

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Shalom Naples families!

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Traditional JCMI January events to continue

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The promise and the challenge of the new year

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Beth Tikvah update

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Expanding Horizons II series 2021

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Meet Hadassah’s new President

1min
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Our hopes for 2021

2min
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JWV Post 202 update

1min
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Don’t sell yourself short: Everyone can learn

6min
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268,000 families in Israel pushed into extreme poverty amid coronavirus pandemic

4min
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Falafel: The dish of 2020

5min
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Seniors dealing with hearing loss and masks

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Holocaust survivors are heroes to many

4min
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Happy New Year!

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Supporting and empowering caregivers

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Now is the perfect time to become a member of the Pomegranate Society!

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WCA’s Happy Hour-and-a-Half is a virtual triumph!

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The New Year brings many new programs to MCA

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Plans advance for virtual Day and Evening of Learning

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Tomorrow begins today

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Staying connected as a community

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Capital Campaign spotlight – Acharai

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Planting Community Roots

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