Federation Star - January 2024

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Federation Star

JEWISH FEDERATION

January 2024

Happy New Year! Join Bruce Rosenblatt as he explains senior housing options on Jan. 17 at Reneé 10 a.m. Bialek Jewish and Catholic Perspectives on Program Sin and Forgiveness will be presented by Rabbi Mark Gross of the Jewish Director Congregation of Marco Island and Fr. George Ratzmann, pastor of St. William he Elliott Katz Lecture Winter Catholic Church. Table discussions will series begins. Please join us every follow the presentations and refreshother Friday to hear him speak ments will be served on Sunday, Jan. on topics such as The United 21 at 2:30 p.m. PreNations Blinks, Again; Very sented by the CathoRich, Very Beautiful, Very Bad; lic Jewish Dialogue of These Were Not Nice Jewish Collier County. Boys; They Said It Couldn’t Jewish Book Festival Happen Here. It Did; and continues with “Madam: more. Please register for these The Biography of Polly informative presentations that Adler, Icon of the Jazz start at 10 a.m. Age” by Debby Applegate Come sing with us on Sunon Tuesday, Jan. 23 at day, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Kid 3:30 p.m. Come 20 minfriendly. Family friendly. The utes early to enjoy some Elliott Katz Alta Rockers will perform light refreshments before for us! Please register for this the event begins. If you free program. became a Patron prior to Walk with us in the MLK Jr. Jan. 29, your name will be Parade on Monday, Jan. 15. listed in the next FederaThe Israel and Overseas Comtion Star. If you don’t see mittee & Holocaust Museum your name in this issue, presents Jonathan Ornstein who now is the time to become will discuss “In The Shadow of a Patron and buy tickets! Auschwitz: How JCC Krakow is For more information on rebuilding Jewish Life in Poland becoming a Patron or to and Supporting Ukrainian buy individual tickets, Refugees” on Tuesday, Jan. 16 please visit www.jewishat 7 p.m. Jonathan Ornstein bookfestival.org.

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Naples Klezmer Band Come to the South Regional Library Please register for all events at on Tuesday, Jan. 30 to hear the Naples www.jewishnaples.org Klezmer Band Concert. Please support Dates and times of upcoming events this program by reserving VIP seats at $18 are announced on our website homepage. pp. Registration may be made at www. If you aren’t receiving our weekly Monjewishnaples.org. day e-blast, please email me at rbialek@ The Singles Social Group offers jewishnaples.org. monthly events. Please email Michelle We have a variety of groups and comat mcunningham@jewishnaples.org to mittees at the Jewish Federation of Greater let her know you are a JFGN member, Naples, such as PJ Library, Cardozo Legal Jewish, single and ready to meet new Society, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Israel friends. The group will consist of two sepand Overseas Committee and Jewish arate age groups, so please email specifics Community Relations Council. Please to Michelle. join the group and/or committee that best fits your needs.

Save this important date

• Thursday, Feb. 29, Rick Recht Concert. Kid- and family-friendly singing concert.

THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS This publication is brought to you each month thanks to the support of our advertisers. Please be sure to use their products and services, and mention that you saw their ad in Federation Star. Anago Cleaning Systems..................7A Kotler Law Firm, P.L.......................9A Arline R. Kaplan PhD....................20 Mattis Inc......................................20 Beth Tikvah.................................26 MCA....................................3A

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE

Monday, January 15, 2024

Carlisle Naples, The..........................3 Moorings Park..................................11 Casual Connection........................6A Naples Community Orchestra........3A

Meet: 10:00 am • Parade Start: 11:00 am

Chellie Doepke, Premiere Plus Realty...5A Naples Envelope & Printing Co....3A

Please walk in the MLK Jr. Parade with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Come hold our banner while we walk in the parade!

Deborah Zvibleman, John R. Wood...19&8A Naples Jewish Congregation.............2A

Location: Broad Avenue S & 3rd St. S

Fuller Funeral Home.......................21 Naples Jewish Film Festival..............28

CELEBRATE AND REMEMBER

Ginsberg Eye..........................2A Senior Housing Solutions.................20

The celebration will continue with food, music and entertainment at Cambier Park.

Hadassah Collier/Lee......................4A Sweet Art Gallery............................5

The Jewish Community Relations Council is looking for volunteers to walk with us in the parade. This is a family friendly, kid friendly program and everyone is invited to walk with us.

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL! The first 50 registrants will receive a free t-shirt to wear in the parade. Wear comfortable shoes! Please register to walk with us at: www.jewishnaples.org OF GREATER NAPLES

Hilton Naples............................16A Temple Shalom..............................22 Hodges Funeral Home....................10 Temple Shalom Men’s Club........10A Holocaust Museum.......................21 TheatreZone................................17 James Knafo Architect & Builder.....10 Truly Nolen....................................7 Jewish National Fund USA....9 & 9A Wynn’s Market...............................2A Katz New York Deli........................24


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Updates from BBYO Naples and Fort Myers

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Career development program for aspiring sports media professionals

3min
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Chabad Naples news

3min
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“Sing unto God a new song”

2min
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Just do it

4min
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Temple Shalom stands with Israel at March in Washington, D.C.

1min
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Naples breakfast for Israel brings community together

3min
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JWV Post 400 news

3min
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Don’t repeat the lessons of history — heed them

4min
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Collier/Lee Hadassah Inspiring Women brunch showcases entertainment

3min
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Healthy Hanukah and New Year greetings to Hadassah members and associates!

2min
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The 2023 dish of the year that took Israel by storm

6min
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Coming to terms with a new reality – “I’ll never be a bubby!”

5min
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Coben characters “Change,” Rock Hall of Fame, celeb roots, and more

5min
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“Busy in Brooklyn’s” Chanie Apfelbaum highlights January event

2min
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A review of “Madam” by Debby Applegate

3min
page 30

Jewish Book Festival launches in a big way

2min
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One random act

4min
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GenShoah presents

3min
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Did your parents or grandparents survive the Holocaust?

2min
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Every day, we wake up on Oct. 7

4min
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Naples Jewish Congregation events

2min
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What to look forward to from Beth Tikvah

1min
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Temple Shalom events open to the community

2min
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Individuals can make a difference

4min
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Is it time to hand over the keys to your car?

4min
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WCA welcome back luncheon, “Let Us Entertain You,” a huge success!

6min
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Tu B’Shevat PJ Library

1min
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Adamah program for the entire Mishpachah

2min
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Fun and giving with Beading for Betterment

2min
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Jewish unity through music with the Alta Rockers

1min
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Understanding senior housing in Southwest Florida

2min
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Sit and stand with poles and bands

2min
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Jewish and Catholic perspectives on sin and forgiveness

1min
page 10

Notice the Jewish Russians in neighborhoods near you

3min
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Cheers to the 2nd Annual Matzah Ball and a bright future!

4min
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Your support does so much

3min
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United against antisemitism

2min
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Welcome guests to our new center with a brick paver

1min
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Yes, we still plan on going to Israel and Dubai

2min
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Growing our Jewish community with your help

5min
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Happy New Year!

3min
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Commemorating our Israeli hostages

1min
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