8
Federation Star
JEWISH FEDERATION
January 2024
Let’s Learn Together!! There always is something new to learn. For example: January 9 - Product Liability January 11 - The Federal Court System: My Life as a Federal Judge January 12 - Strategies for Buying and Selling your Home January 17 - From Green Beret to the Director of the Secret Service January 18 - Osteoarthritis: Common Errors in Activities As We Age January 23 - Living Well: Is it Time to Hand Over the Keys? January 24 - Israel At War: 100 Days After To register, go to: mcanaples.org or scan the QR code below.
Cheers to the 2nd Annual Matzah Ball and a bright future! By Michael Rubenstein, Matzah Ball Chair
L
ights, camera, Matzah Ball! The 2nd Annual Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Matzah Ball, themed “A Night at the Jerusalem Light Festival,” was a vibrant evening enjoyed by all and a huge success! The event took place on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. It was a beautiful night. The moon was out, the stars were shining and the temperature was perfect. The event began at 7 p.m. with cocktails, appetizers and music. As you stepped into the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, you left Naples and entered a world of lights. The centerpieces were decorated with red anemone coronaria flowers (national flower of Israel), doves and bright lights. The walls radiated with lights flashing from every direction. The drinks were poured into cups with lights that flashed as you drank. Glow sticks, flashing sunglasses and bright lights galore were seen throughout the room. But the light display that
dropped jaws and stole the show was the radiant and glowing dance floor. As guests danced, lights danced below the floor, creating a beautiful and energetic effect that was contagious. When you combined the light displays with the Israeli-themed food provided by Sage Catering and music by DJ Unek, it really felt like you were actually at the Jerusalem Light Festival. As the cocktail hour ended, I gave a short speech, thanking everyone for coming and thanking event committee members for all the time, support and work they put into the event to make it such a success. I also acknowledged that while there is a war taking place and many Israelis and Jewish people are suffering, it is important now more than ever to come together as a community, be united and support Israel and our faith. In fact, every dollar of net proceeds raised from the Matzah Ball went toward the Israel Emergency Relief Fund to support those in need.
Neil Koppel, Marc Browner, Maria Lamb Browner, Jennifer Seidner and Monique Tsipursky
Maya Williams and two Young Jewish Professionals (YJP)
TAG YOUR PICTURES #MATZAHBALLNAPLES
Steve & Cantor Donna Azu, Susan & Brian Solomon and Rachel & Kyle Cohen
