Federation Star - January 2024

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Federation Star

JEWISH FEDERATION

January 2024

Your support does so much By Rosalee Bogo, Campaign Chair

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ampaign kickoff is In today’s world, more such a special and money is needed for security; important time for this is not an expense we had our Federation. It brings to anticipated. It is imperative our attention what the needs that our community feel safe, are for our community and and our Federation leadership our overseas partners. It is an goes to great lengths to ensure opportunity for us to educate this happens. where the dollars you donate The Annual Community go. Kickoff is a celebration to Campaign is the engine that inspire us to do this imporpropels our community into Rosalee Bogo tant job. the vibrant place we enjoy today. The Our inspiration for this year’s Nov. 29 Annual Community Campaign provides kickoff came from Joshua Malina, who is the necessary resources that allow Federaa star of screen and Broadway, and speaks tion to help meet the core needs of our on Jewish causes. A video which came Jewish community and our partners. from the National Jewish Federation of Our 2024 campaign cabinet will be askNorth America personalized our caming you to support the regular, ongoing paign. A picture says a thousand words and increasing needs of our community. and this video certainly spoke to us. We thank you for your dedication, comThe video showed our support of the mitment and generosity. It is because elderly and the Holocaust survivors at the of your support of our Annual ComBaker Senior Center Naples. Our Federamunity Campaign that we can be here tion gives preschool, Hebrew school and to also meet the needs during times of Jewish sleep-away camp scholarships, and we send kids on birthright trips to Israel. Our next generation of Jewish leaders are being cultivated at Nina Iser JewishCultural Center in a dedicated room for BBYO.

Marc Saperstein, guest speaker Joshua Malina and Judy Levitt emergencies, like Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian and most recently responding to the Israel Emergency Relief Fund. We follow Jewish Federation of Greater Naples’ mission statement — 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. We transform lives and build community through your support, and we cultivate Jewish identity and connection engaging our community through enriching programs and experiences. We hope you are attending the many activities at our Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Your support is so very important, and you will be proud of our community when we are able to do the good that is needed, and you made it happen. We thank you for all you do for our Federation, which is your community.

David Goldsteen, Marcia Cohodes and Wendy Israelite

Joshua Malina

Judy & Meyer Levitt and Susan & Jeffrey Feld

2024 Annual Community Campaign Chair Rosalee Bogo


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Updates from BBYO Naples and Fort Myers

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Career development program for aspiring sports media professionals

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Chabad Naples news

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“Sing unto God a new song”

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Just do it

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

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Naples breakfast for Israel brings community together

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JWV Post 400 news

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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

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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

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

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

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

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A review of “Madam” by Debby Applegate

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Jewish Book Festival launches in a big way

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One random act

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GenShoah presents

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Did your parents or grandparents survive the Holocaust?

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Every day, we wake up on Oct. 7

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Naples Jewish Congregation events

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What to look forward to from Beth Tikvah

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Temple Shalom events open to the community

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Individuals can make a difference

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

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

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Tu B’Shevat PJ Library

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Adamah program for the entire Mishpachah

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Fun and giving with Beading for Betterment

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Jewish unity through music with the Alta Rockers

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Understanding senior housing in Southwest Florida

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Sit and stand with poles and bands

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Jewish and Catholic perspectives on sin and forgiveness

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Notice the Jewish Russians in neighborhoods near you

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

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Your support does so much

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United against antisemitism

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

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Yes, we still plan on going to Israel and Dubai

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Growing our Jewish community with your help

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Happy New Year!

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Commemorating our Israeli hostages

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