Summer programs

Reneé Bialék, Program Director

It’s summertime! Please read the weekly e-blast for new and upcoming programs. We have added Scrabble, Super Samba card game, rummikub, chess, bingo, and more.

Summer book discussions

The summer book discussions continue Wednesday, July 26 with author Weina Dai Randel, who will talk about her book, “The Last Rose of Shanghai.” On Wednesday, Aug. 30, author Rachel Barenbaum will talk about her book, “Atomic Anna.” These authors are Zooming in to discuss their books with you and answer your questions. These book discussions are open and free to the entire community. You can attend in person at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center or via Zoom. Register at www.jewishnaples.org. Books can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Elliott Katz lectures, and more

The Elliott Katz Lecture Series starts in October at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.

Movies That Matter also start in October.

Magician Joshua Jay will perform on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Jewish Book Festival authors will be announced soon. In the meantime, save the date for the spectacular JBF Opening Event — Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Registration for these events, along with the cost and details, can be found at www.jewishnaples.org.

Important community-wide events

Sunday, Nov. 5 – Kristallnacht Commemoration program at 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec 11 – Communitywide Chanukah Celebration at Mercato at 5 p.m.

Please register for all events at www.jewishnaples.org.

Dates and times of upcoming events are announced on our website homepage. If you aren’t receiving our weekly (Monday) e-blast, please email me at rbialek@jewishnaples.org. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, which is emailed two hours prior to the start of each event.

We have a variety of groups and committees at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, such as PJ Library, Jewish Families with Young Children, Singles Social Group, Cardozo Legal Society, CatholicJewish Dialogue, Israel Advocacy Committee and Jewish Community Relations Council. Please join the group and/or committee that best fits your needs. A taste of each one can be found throughout our website, www.jewishnaples.org.