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JEWISH FEDERATION
May 2021
Inside Israeli Innovations By Monica Goodwin and Mark Schloss, IAC Committee Members
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he Israel Advocacy Committee of JFGN is pleased to announce a new column coming to the Federation Star. “Inside Israeli Innovations” will regularly bring you stories of the newest meaningful innovations emanating from Israel. If one looks up the word “innovation,” several definitions appear: innovation is an idea that has transformed into practical reality; innovation is the commercialization of creativity; and innovation is the creation of
something that improves the way we live our lives. Through innovation, Israel is improving lives all over the world. After all, Israel itself has evolved through innovation. Israelis had to create ways to build, irrigate and develop the land to make it the country and force it is today. Here are a few reasons why Israel, just 73 years old, is a global leader of innovation and inventions: • Israel invests 4.95% of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually on
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research and technology. This compares with the United States’ GDP spending of 2.8%. • Israel lists 140 scientists and technicians per 10,000 residences compared to United States’ 85. • The emphasis and investment in education, from school age through funding universities, has had great returns. • Investments in new technologies, science, medicine, computing, agriculture, water management, space exploration
and so much more, is the energy behind the ‘Start Up Nation.’ In the recently released 2021 Bloomberg Innovation Index, Israel is rated seventh in the entire world. Israeli universities and companies are behind innovative solutions improving the quality of life for men, women and children in Israel and throughout the world. As you read “Inside Israeli Innovations,” you will have that insider’s view of Israel, a light unto the nations. Tikkun Olam.
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Stay in May with MCA By Jeff Margolis
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orldwide traveler Jim Sernovitz will continue his popular and entertaining travelogues throughout the summer months, with a presentation on Alaska and the Klondike Goldrush via Zoom on Tuesday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. The monthly lecture series continues on Monday, May 10 at 10 a.m., with a program titled, “The Birth and Death of American Department Stores and Malls.” The presenter will be retail and shopping center expert, Carl Chudnofsky.
Are you searching for your family roots? Have you wondered about a possible longlost relative out there? The Jewish Genealogy Special Interest Group will have its next session on Tuesday, May 11 at 1 p.m. MCA members are invited to participate in a lifestyle discussion program on Wednesday, May 12, with presenters Dr. Jerry Kumin and Arthur Sissman. Topics to be discussed include the Blue Zones project, medical supplements, and health issues and DNA. The MCA book discussion group will have its monthly Zoom meeting on
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Thursday, May 13. Contact program chair Stan Farb at stan4mignon@earthlink.net for details and book selection. Many of this year’s programs have been recorded. If you missed an event and want to view it, please visit the MCA website to learn how to catch up on some of the excellent programs you may have missed. The MCA e-blast will continue during the summer months and a number of the popular programs will be continuing as well. Members can access programming from just about anywhere in the world with a computer, iPad or phone. MCA is looking for new members. It is not too early to become a member or to renew your membership for next year. Please visit our website,
www.MCAnaples.org. Current dues are $90 and include membership in the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. If you have an idea for a program or event, or if you would like to facilitate a new group or activity, please contact Les Nizin, MCA President, at MCAnaplespresident2021@gmail.com. MCA is a proud supporter of the planned Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center and is looking forward to the groundbreaking and construction of this wonderful facility. We hope that most (if not all) of our members have received their COVID19 vaccinations and we look forward to the day that MCA can resume its in-person programming. Stay safe. There are 3 Ways to Join the MCA!
There are 3 Ways to Join the MCA! Visit theon website www.MCAnaples.org. Click on 1. Visit the website at www.MCAnaples.org.1. Click theat MCA membership the MCA membership form and complete it. You form and complete it. You can pay by creditcan card or check. pay by credit card or check. 2. Send an and email with your name, email address 2. Send an email with your name, email address phone number toand phone number to joinMCA@MCAnaples.org. joinMCA@MCAnaples.org.
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