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November 2020
Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community 82nd Anniversary of Kristallnacht Commemorative Service
NAPLES SENIOR CENTER
www.naplesseniorcenter.org / 239.325.4444
Facing challenge with strength
Kristallnacht is recognized by most historians as “The Night the Holocaust Began”
Dr. Jaclynn Faffer
Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. Zoom Presentation
President/ CEO
Guest Speaker: Rev. John Pawlikowski A leading figure in the Christian-Jewish Dialogue, he is the president of the International Council of Christians and Jews and author of Christ in the Light of the Christian Jewish Dialogue and co-editor of Ethics in the Shadow of the Holocaust
Everyone is invited. Free admission. Register at jewishnaples.org A zoom link will be emailed to those who make a reservation
Sponsored By: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Diocese of Venice in Florida GenShoah of SWFL Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center
h s i w nt e J e a d u u ? t o 1 S y 2 Are School ay 20 M h g g i H uatin d a r G OF GREATER NAPLES
PRESENTS:
Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award A one-time award of $2,500 for further education!
TO QUALIFY:
Jewish senior in high school Resident of Collier County Active in a congregation and/or BBYO Strong academic record Active leadership role in the community
Application Deadline: January 1, 2021 jewishnaples.org/scholarships-grants For Questions Contact Reneé at rbialek@jewishnaples.org
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f ever there was a time for resilience, that time is now. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. COVID19 certainly fits that description. It is important to clarify that being resilient does not mean that one does not experience difficulty or distress. People who have suffered major adversity or trauma in their lives commonly experience emotional pain and stress. In fact, becoming resilient might involve the experience of considerable emotional distress. Since the beginning of March, when this pandemic began, we have witnessed the resiliency of our members, clients, staff, volunteers and board. Among this group are our Holocaust survivors. Currently, NSC is providing comprehensive services to 18 Holocaust survivors. We are grateful to the Federation of Greater Naples for funding this program. Our survivors are showing great resilience as they deal with the ramifications of COVID-19. Our staff is checking in
with them, perhaps on a more frequent basis, as we continue to assess just how they are doing emotionally during these difficult times. Research has shown that current trauma is likely to reactivate memories of past trauma. Through my professional affiliations, I am aware of colleagues working with emotionally fragile survivors experiencing significant emotional setbacks during the pandemic. As NSC professional staff continues their work with the survivors we serve, we have become aware of their resilience. More than one has told us that the pandemic pales before the horrific atrocities they experienced. They are not emotionally overwhelmed by the restrictions of COVID-19. They know we are here to help them handle the challenges they face. The survivors continue to receive food pantry supplies, a hot lunch and financial assistance, where indicated, for home health care, insurance and rent. They look forward to continuing their participation in our virtual senior center programming, combating the isolation and loneliness exacerbated by COVID-19. Naples Senior Center is honored to be able to be here for the survivors and the over 1,600 seniors we serve as they face current challenges, with strength, one day at a time.
Tributes
Tributes to the Jewish Federation Campaign To: From:
Reneé Bialek In honor of your terrific programming for the Jewish Federation Shellie Specter & Bob Davidson
To: From:
Nancy & Hank Greenberg In memory of Andrew Greenberg Ellen & Gary Gush Jane Schiff Gail & Mel Ufberg
To: From:
Carol Halbert & Family In memory of Stanley Halbert Estelle & Stuart Price
To: Stephen Iser & Family In memory of Nina Iser From: David Willens
To: From:
Maureen Schaab & Family In memory of your mother, Bertha Griffith Barbara Barnard Jane Schiff
To: From:
Elaine Soffer In honor of your many years of presidency of the WCA Judith Kargher
To: Richard Rubin In memory of Barbara Rubin From: Gracia Kuller To: From:
Alice Clara Wyman In honor of your 30th birthday Deb & Frank Wyman
Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. To place a Tribute in the Federation Star in honor or memory of someone, please contact Nathan Ricklefs at the Federation office at 239.263.4205 or nricklefs@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note will be sent to the person you are honoring. Tributes help further the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
