Federation Star - November 2023 by jewishnaples

D O N ’ T- M I S S E V E N T S ! A Magical Evening with World Famous Joshua Jay

KRISTALLNACHT Commemorative Service

Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m.

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Jewish Book Festival

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

OPENING EVENT!

Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

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www.JewishNaples.org Y November 2023 – Cheshvan/Kislev 5784 Y Vol. 33 #3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 12 Women’s Cultural Alliance 14 Men’s Cultural Alliance 16 Community Focus 16 Tributes 26 Arts & Entertainment 32 Jewish Interest 34 Israel & The Jewish World 38 Organizations 42 Commentary 43 Synagogue News 45 Focus on Youth 47 Community Directory Pink Challah Bake Join us for this meaningful program to raise awareness of breast health and cancer genes while kneading and braiding pink challah dough.

5 Israel Emergency Relief 100% of funds donated through this Jewish Federation of Greater Naples effort will go to humanitarian relief for the victims and their families.

Exciting campaign year coming your way By Rosalee Bogo, Campaign Chair

ampaign Chair for the 2024 Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is my new title. What an honor! I have been involved with this Federation since 2001 and have worked on campaigns every year since then. Daily, I see the fruits of my labor and have had the good forRosalee Bogo tune to travel to many countries to see how we, here in Naples, Florida, change the lives of Jews around the world. This is not a job to be done by myself. We have put together a campaign cabinet of local members of our community. These dedicated volunteers will give of their time to do this, and we thank them profusely. Under the leadership of Executive Director Jeffrey Feld and Development Director Alicia Feldman, we will work to give everyone in the community an opportunity to practice tikum olam. Together, our combined efforts will make our community and the world a better place for all Jews. We are making plans for an exciting campaign year. Our kickoff will be on Nov. 29. I’m thrilled to announce our guest speaker will be Joshua Malina, actor and spokesman for Jewish causes. The whole community is invited to the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center at 7 p.m. for the kickoff event. It is an exciting program during which we will share with

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you where the dollars you give for annual campaign go to make a difference. It will be a feel-good evening with a delicious dessert reception immediately following the program. There are many other events planned throughout season for all levels of giving.

This year, we have set a goal of $1.75 million and, with the generosity of our community and the work involved in the campaign, I know we will make that goal! “You" are the most important element in this process … please help us make it happen. No gift means more!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Reneé Bialek Program Director

e have a number of events you will want to attend this month:

Magic Show with Joshua Jay

I hope you bought tickets to the Magic Show with Joshua Jay on Wednesday, Nov. 1. It’s going to be a magical evening!

Kristallnacht Commemoration

Everyone is invited to join us at the Kristallnacht Commemoration Program on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church on 5225 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. Rabbi David Maayan of Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies will be our guest speaker. Rabbi Maayan’s extensive teaching background has been dedicated to promoting understanding between Catholics and Jews.

Please register for this free program.

Jewish Book Festival

The Jewish Book Festival starts next month with Mitch Albom on Sunday, Dec. 3. Wear pink to the free Pink You can purchase individual Challah Bake on Thurstickets or a full patron packday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. age. Elizabeth Graver, author Join us for this meanof “Kantika,” will present on ingful program to raise Thursday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. awareness of breast health All Jewish Book Festival and cancer genes while events are presented live, Mitch Albom kneading and braiding in person, at the Nina Iser pink challah dough. Dr. Sharla PatterJewish Cultural Center. son, breast surgical oncologist, Magnolia Breast Center, will address both the 92nd St. Program increased hereditary risks for cancer in has begun! the Jewish community and modifying risk Join us at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural factors. She will also provide strategies for Center when we come together to watch empowering individuals to take charge of the programs on the screen. This month, their own health. Please register for this there are four programs that include “Big free program. Heart Little Stove,” Erin French in conversation with Ina Garten; Technology help Neil deGrasse Tyson in conDo you need technology help with your versation with Gayle King; iPhone, iPad, Facetime, Facebook or other and David Rubenstein and device? If so, the students from St. John Ken Burns in conversation Neumann Catholic High School will be with Jelani Cobb. Purchase here to help you on Tuesday, Nov. 28 tickets at www.jewishnabetween 3 and 5 p.m. Please register for ples.org. this free program.

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Dates for important community-wide events

• Monday, Dec. 11: Community-wide Chanukah Celebration at Mercato, 5 p.m. • Tuesday, Jan. 30: Naples Klezmer Revival Band Concert at S. Regional Library. $18 for reserved seating. 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. We have a variety of groups and committees at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, such as PJ Library, Singles Social Group, Cardozo Legal Society, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Israel and Overseas Committee and Jewish Community Elliott Katz Relations Council. Please Lectures Series join the group and/or comThis lecture series is hapmittee that best fits your pening now through Elliott Katz needs. A taste of each one December at the Nina Iser can be found throughout our website at Jewish Cultural Center! You can still www.jewishnaples.org. purchase individual tickets or a patron

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It takes a team to grow this Jewish community Giving thanks for everyone's hard work to make our Greater Naples Jewish community vital and vibrant blossomed. Recognize the work that has been done to create our different congregations, agencies and organizations. Everything has been developed to meet Federation our growing and changing needs. Just President/ like a harvest, we have created our Jewish CEO community to help sustain us. Whether it is because of a Jewish holie have just completed the day or an American holiday, we need to celebration of Sukkot and take time to reflect on the good fortune are headed toward celebrating we have in making our Jewish community Thanksgiving. In my interpretation, each of Greater Naples a vital and vibrant one. of these holidays celebrates harvests and Harvesting is hard work; however, opportunities to express thankfulness. the reward is readily visible. Growing Here in Naples, in a community is not our Jewish commualways as easy to see. nity, we have much “The whole is greater Building a commuto be thankful for. nity, growing a comthan the sum of the Although none of munity, is very hard parts.” The whole of us may be directly work. It takes everyinvolved in harvestone to participate in our community is ing our own foods, its success. greater than the we certainly partake There is an adage, in enjoying the fruits, “the whole is greater individual parts. vegetables, grains, etc., than the sum of the — the work of others. parts.” The whole of In another respect, we have endeavour community is greater than the indiored to build and grow our community. vidual parts. And for this, we should be very thankI applaud all of you for everything that ful. Over many years, numerous seeds you have done and will do to truly grow have been planted for our community our community. to grow — and look at how it has

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What’s Jewish about Breast Cancer Pink Challah Bake

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By Deborah Litwak, Florida Program Coordinator, Sharsheret

oin us for a fun and meaningful program to raise awareness for breast health and cancer genes while kneading and braiding pink challah dough. Dr. Sharla Patterson, breast surgical oncologist at Magnolia Breast Center, will address both the increased hereditary risks for cancer in the Jewish community and modifying risk factors. She will also provide strategies for empowering individuals to take charge of their own health.

And you will take home a braided challah to bake in your own oven. Sharsheret improves the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support and saves lives through educational outreach.

Dr. Sharla Patterson

While our expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men. Wear pink for this free event co-sponsored by Sharsheret and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Please register at https:// JFGN.regfox.com/pinkchallah-bake.

4720 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 239.263.4205 www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org Officers

Board Chair: Nathaniel Ritter Vice chairs: Marc Saperstein, Arlene Sobol, Beth Wolff Secretary: Rosalee Bogo Treasurer: Steve Strome Immediate Past Chair: Jane Schiff

Board of Directors

By Eduardo Avila, Campaign Associate

Frank Baum, Myra Benedikt, Patti Boochever, Harvey Cohen, Marcia Cohodes, Paula Filler, Cheryl Ginsburg, Steve Iser, Larry Israelite, Tammy Katz, Elliot Lerner, Merlin Lickhalter, Robin Mintz, Joel Pittelman, Stuart Price, Michael Rubinstein, Anne Schuchman, Michael Sobol, Jay Weiss, Jeff Zalasky, Board Member Emeritus: Alvin Becker, Emerita, Phyllis Seaman

Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson (z’’l), Sheldon Starman, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, Judge Norman Krivosha (z’’l), Alvin Becker, Jane Schiff

Welcome guests to our new center with a brick paver ould you like to add your name to a brick paver as a welcome to guests visiting our new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center? Contact me at eavila@jewishnaples.org or 239-263-4205.

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Staff

Jeffrey Feld: Federation President & CEO Eduardo Avila: Campaign Associate Reneé Bialek: Program Director Michelle Cunningham: Receptionist Courtney DeVault: Accounting Manager Alicia Feldman: Development Director Amber Ferren: PJ Library Coordinator Janine Hudak: Admin. Coordinator Savannah Kelly: Marketing Communications Manager Phil Zoltek: Facility Manager

Federation's mission is 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. Programs include: • Annual Community Campaign • Celebrate Israel • Educational & Cultural Programs • Israel Advocacy Committee • Israel Scouts • Jewish Book Festival • Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Young Professionals • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Men’s Cultural Alliance • PJ Library • Publication of the Federation Star and Connections magazine • Singles Social Group • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Philanthropy • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Experiences

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Community gathers in solidarity for Israel By Jeffrey Feld, CEO/President, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

n Tuesday, Oct. 10, representatives from our entire community came together to support Israel after the barbaric attacks by Hamas. Between those joining us both in person and online, more than 800 people witnessed our community come together in

solidarity for Israel. It is beyond heartwarming that we could join as a community to collectively mourn and share our resolve to support Israel. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is raising money for humanitarian relief for the victims and their families. You can be confident that 100% of funds raised will go to this important effort. Together with our partners on the ground in Israel — Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and ORT — we are prepared to provide humanitarian aid and support for as long as the need exists.

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Can ‘Jewish Peoplehood’ Save the Jewish People?

Israel and Overseas Committee By Myra Benedikt, Chairperson

Everyone is invited to attend this Israel and Overseas Committee presentation:

Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center With presenter Scott Lasensky SCOTT LASENSKY

In an age of polarization, disruption and fractures erupting across the Jewish world, can the idea and practice of Jewish Peoplehood, a uniquely Jewish American ideology, meet the challenges World Jewry faces today? Former diplomat, writer and University of Maryland educator Scott Lasensky will share the latest developments and debates about a big idea seeking to reshape Jewish belonging, crosscommunal relations and Israel-Diaspora ties. Lasensky is the Senior Advisor to ENTER: the Jewish Peoplehood Alliance, an initiative co-founded by philanthropist Charles Bronfman, which is devoted to ensuring the Jewish people remain a global community that is united, secure and inclusive (www.EnterPeoplehood.org).

You must register for this FREE event at www.jewishnaples.org

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or December, the Israel and ideology, meet the challenges World Jewry Overseas Committee (IOC) has face today? engaged Dr. Scott Lasensky, a Please join us Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at the Nina lecturer at University of Maryland’s CenIser Jewish Cultural Center of the Jewish ter for Jewish Studies and Institute for Federation of Greater Naples. RegistraIsrael Studies. tion for this free program is found at Lasensky served as a senior policy adviwww.jewishnaples.org. sor on Israel, the Middle East and Jewish affairs in the Obama Administration from Please save these dates 2011-2017, serving in Washington and in • On Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., we Israel. He represented U.N. Ambassadors will bring Jonathan Ornstein, the CEO Susan E. Rice and Samantha J. Power in of JCC Krakow, to the community. the interagency policymaking process. In • On Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., Israel, he served with Ambassador Daniel Michael Koplow, chief policy officer of Shapiro and was involved in all aspects of Israel Policy Forum, will join us to discuss the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship. Israel in this Moment: A Crisis of Policy Besides briefing us on the fluid situation and Politics. in Israel, Lasensky will share • On Thursday, March 28 the latest developments and at 2:30 p.m., our own Karen debates about a big idea — Ezrine will update us on the Jewish Peoplehood — which medical innovations happenis seeking to reshape Jewish ing at Hadassah Hospital. belonging, cross-communal Ezrine is chair of Hadassah relations and Israel-Diaspora International. ties. Lasensky is senior adviThese free programs for sor with ENTER: the Jewish the entire community are Peoplehood Alliance, an inibrought to you by the IOC of Scott Lasensky tiative co-founded by philanthe JFGN. thropist Charles Bronfman that is devoted The mission of the Israel and Overseas to ensuring the Jewish people remain a Committee (IOC) of the Jewish Federaglobal community that is united, secure tion of Greater Naples is to educate about, and inclusive. engage with and advocate for Israel and Lasensky’s topic will be: Can 'Jewish global Jewry. The committee provides Peoplehood' Save the Jewish People? In opportunities for our Naples community to an age of polarization, disruption and experience Israel and Jewish life around the fractures erupting all across the Jewish world through a variety of events, lectures, world, can the idea and practice of Jewish cultural programs and missions. Peoplehood, a uniquely Jewish American

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e are grateful to these businesses and organizations IN THIS TALK upport of the 2019-20 Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival: JCC Krakow CEO Jonathan Ornstein will discuss the center’s mission to rebuild Jewish communal life in the shadow of Auschwitz, the idea and celebration of Holocaust Survivor Day, and the impact of the Jewish community’s work with Ukrainian refugees.

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Since its opening in April 2008, Ornstein has served as executive director Temple Shalom Strengthening temple, our community and each other Centre of Krakow, Poland, an organization of theour Jewish Community devoted to rebuilding Jewish life in Krakow and one of Poland’s most visible signs of Jewish revival. A native of New York City, Ornstein moved to Israel in 1994, lived on a kibbutz in the Negev desert for 7 years and served in a combat unit in the I.D.F. before moving to Poland in 2001 and lecturing in Modern Hebrew at Krakow’s Jagiellonian University Department of Jewish Studies for 6 years.

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Briefing, updates and learning about the Israeli Intelligence Brig. General (Res.) Yosef Kuperwasser, former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Research Division address Naples By Roberto Alcalay

e wish Federation of Greater Naples, MCA, WCA and the Israel and Overseas Committee invite the community to this free event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Igal Zaidenstein, president and founder of American Friends of the Israel Intelligence Heritage Commemoration Center,

Brig. General (Res.) Yosef Kuperwasser

will appear in person while Kuperwasser will Zoom in from Israel. Currently, Brig. General (Res.) Yosef Kuperwasser is the head of the Institute for the Research of Intelligence Methodology at the Israel Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center. Brig. General Kuperwasser was formerly the Director

General of the Ministry of International Affairs and Strategy. In his long career at the IDF, he served as assistant defense attaché for Intelligence at the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. (1992-1994), intelligence officer of the IDF Central Command (1998-2001), and head of the analysis and production division of the IDF Directorate of Military Intelligence (2001-2006). He had a significant role in determining Israel’s coping methods with terror as

well as regional developments and sharing such analysis with the U.S. and other foreign entities. Please register at https://JFGN.regfox. com/israeli-intelligence-speaker so we can plan accordingly.

Welcome Amber to our PJ Library family By Amber Ferren, PJ Library Coordinator

ello PJ families! My name is Amber Ferren, and I am the new PJ Library Coordinator of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. I really look forward to this new role, and to assisting families in and near Collier County in building greater connections with Judaism. This can be done through reading and through attending events with old and new Jewish friends in the community.

I have a strong background in vocal music and would love to include Jewish music in our events whenever the opportunity arises. We have some exciting events coming up, and I cannot wait to get to know you all, growing our connections together within the Greater Naples Jewish community! This month, on Nov. 30, PJ Library will once again attend Celebrations Around the World at the Shoppes at Vanderbilt

Plaza from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a giant bear menorah, live performances, food trucks, activities for children, snow flurries and the opportunity to learn about several different cultures. Also, looking ahead, save the date for the big Chanukah event at Mercato on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.

Amber Ferren

Please be sure to follow PJ Library-Jewish Federation of Greater Naples on Facebook and @naplespjlibrary on Instagram for upcoming events and up-to-date information on all things local for PJ Library. Feel free to email me at programs@jewishnaples. org.

Tuesday, November 28 Registration • 9:15 am Program • 10:00 – 11:00 am

Daniels Pavilion at Artis—Naples • 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, Florida 34108 Join us and fellow Zionists at our annual Breakfast for Israel to channel the power of community - make the desert bloom, help Israel’s most vulnerable, bolster population growth in the north and south, and more. Plant the seeds of Israel’s future and see how you can make a difference. FEATURING

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Spend a night at the Jerusalem Light Festival The 2023 Matzah Ball By Michael Rubenstein, Matzah Ball Committee Chairperson

he Jerusalem Light Festival is truly a breathtaking sight to be seen with the Jerusalem sky lit up with beautiful displays of lasers, fireworks and millions of colorful bulbs of all shapes, sizes and colors. The buildings are covered with festive lights in the form of abstract art, unique patterns, clever and meaningful words, poems, stories, and many other unique and creative designs of all kinds. It is truly a time of celebration and marvel to behold. This year, you have a chance to spend a night at the Jerusalem Light Festival right here in Naples, Florida! At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, open the doors of the Nina Iser Cultural Center and be transported all the way to Israel to experience the beautiful Jerusalem Light Festival at the 2023 Matzah Ball. Spend the night eating delicious food

from Sage Catering and tasty Jewish Cultural Center at desserts from Tasteful Affairs Jewish Federation of Greater while dancing and singing Naples. For one night, we to music by DJ Unek with will bring Jerusalem to life close family and friends. All right here in Naples, and this while being surrounded we encourage attendees to by thousands of lasers, lights, dress in fun, colorful cocktail glow sticks, video displays and casual attire. light shows. Individual tickets are being The energy is going to be sold for $150 per person. Michael exhilarating, and the atmoNew features this year include Rubenstein sphere electric. For one night, (1) scholarship prices, (2) you will leave Naples and spend the kosher food options, and (3) sponsorship night dancing, eating and drinking opportunities. in Jerusalem. All sponsorship levels include name The Matzah Ball is a gala intended to recognition on marketing materials and bring together younger members of the recognition at the event. The Menorah Jewish community (suggested age 21-55) Sponsor is sold out, but other sponsorships during the holiday are still available! The season. It will take Latke Sponsorship place at the Nina Iser ($2,000) includes an

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An Introduction to Moorings Park’s Three Communities & Our Executive Chef’s Top Culinary Delights Here’s your chance to get a taste of what life is like at Moorings Park’s three stunning Naples communities.

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ever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead. This generation is being subjected to institutionalized, normalized, increasingly violent antisemitism for the first time in its existence, but that is nothing new. The obscene charges and threats sound like an inversion of the Viduy weaponized against us, but we have heard them before. Mead’s words are a shofar blast in our ears. Tekiah! Wake up! Take responsibility for yourselves! Change your world while you still can!

CAMERA (camera.org) has been doing just that in the media, educational institutions and public square since 1982. Please join us Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center as we and our partners at Federation and the Latino Coalition for Israel bring Christians and Jews together to prevent antisemitism in Naples. It may be chutzpah to believe that we can stand against two thousand years of Jew hatred, but that does not free us of the obligation to try. There is no charge for the program, but preregistration is required for admission. Go to https://christiansandjewsunited againstantisemitism.eventbrite.com.

Jan. 12 – The United Nations Blinks, Again

From April 1992 until November 1996 Bosnian Serb soldiers and Serbian Army units conducted a campaign of genocide against Bosnian Muslims. Learn how NATO was useless when handcuffed by the U.N.

Jan. 26 – Very Rich, Very Beautiful, Very Bad

While living in France during WWII, Florence La Caze Gould, wife to the sone of one of America’s richest men, befriended and bedded some of the worst Nazi murderers in the country. Investigated by J. Edgar Hoover and F.B.I. for treason after the war, what was her excuse?

Feb. 9 – These Were Not Nice Jewish Boys

During the 1930s, there was an almost unfathomable rise of antisemitism. One man enlisted a group of Jews to stop Jew baiting and harassment. They were known nationwide as Murder, Inc. What did they do?

Feb. 23 – They Said It Couldn’t Happen Here, It Did

19th century America was in turmoil. Mormon immigrants were the subject of an expulsion and extermination order. Later, a Union General, who later became the President of the United States, ordered Jews living in the South to be deported. How could this happen and who did this?

March 8 — The Black Experience Under the Swastika, You Will Be Surprised

Adolf Hitler and National Socialism had only hatred and scorn for black skinned people. Ironically, one black “American Prisoner of War” became a hero to a generation of white concentration camp and labor camp inmates. Hear about Johnny Nicholas and his courage.

March 22 – The New York Times, It Never Learns

The New York Times reporting on the rise of Fidel Castro, violence in the middle east and Israel’s need to defend itself reaffirms the view that the Sulzberger Dynasty, continues to let ideology, politics and prejudices dictate “all the news fit to print.”

March 29 - Saluting America and the American Soldier

81 years ago, the United States Marines captured Iwo Jima, steppingstone to Japan. 6,000 Marines died and 18,500 were injured. Today we tell the story and honor every man and woman serving to protect America.

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Why I volunteer By Liz Jaffe, Chair Human Needs Committee, JCRC member

am pleased to describe how my tikkun olam/social action/social justice volunteerism reflects my Judaism. I have been involved with volunteering since my childhood, when I was always eager to help my parents in their local community efforts. As I got older, I felt it important to help those around me who were not as fortunate as me. My efforts involved joining social justice organizations — both in my Temple in Westchester, through UJA-Federation of NY, and after coming to Naples, through the Tikkun Olam Volunteers at Temple Shalom and the JCRC at our Federation. I thrive on hands-on-activities. As I said, my passion for social justice is integral to my Judaism. It really defines who I am and what I believe in. It also reflects how I view others in the community. If a friend cares about others and

takes action to make their lives better, I respect them as they help to make the world a better place. My volunteer work with the dementia/respite program at the Baker Senior Center Naples is very important to me. I see how difficult daily life is for caregivers. My role as a volunteer affords them the respite time they need. In addition, I get to have great pleasure from the fun I have spending time with the program participants. The JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) has many subcommittees working with programs in the Greater Naples area. I am confident anyone reading this with an interest in helping others will be able to find an appropriate outlet to satisfy their desires to volunteer. You will gain much more than you give – I can promise you that!

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Catholic-Jewish Dialogue finds common ground in Collier County By Martin Gauthier, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Catholic co-chair, and Leslie Wasserman, Jewish co-chair

here’s an old joke — Gregory said in a March indeed, even a whole 2022 address at the Jewish category of jokes — Theological Seminary. “We about a priest, a rabbi and have many, many objectives a minister walking into a that both of our faiths hold bar. The punch lines usually dear, and working together focus on the sheer incongrutoward a common goal that ity of such religious leaders benefits humanity can only actually choosing to spend help to unite us.” time together. In that spirit, our KristallMartin Gauthier Here in Naples, such nacht event alternates locagatherings are no joke. tions between synagogues For more than two decades, and churches each year, with Catholic and Jewish lay leada Jewish guest speaker appearers — joined by local priests ing in church and a Cathoand rabbis as well as congrelic keynote speaker at the gants from both faiths, and Jewish temple. beyond — have met monthly We s h a re l e a d e r s h i p to discuss their shared values responsibilities equally, with and beliefs, find common a 50-50 participation rate ground and build bridges Leslie Wasserman and support from sponsoring across lines that all too often divide. organizations that include the Diocese of The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Venice in Florida, the Holocaust Museum Collier County’s signature event is an & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Educaearly-November commemoration of tion Center, and the Jewish Community Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Relations Council of Jewish Federation Glass), which historians consider the of Greater Naples. start of the Holocaust. This year’s event, Through guest speakers, book discusfeaturing keynote speaker Rabbi David sions, films, field trips, and more, we Maayan of Saint Leo University Center explore the social, cultural, theological for Catholic-Jewish Studies, is scheduled and liturgical links between Judaism for Sunday, Nov. 5 at St. Elizabeth Seton and Catholicism. Titles explored include Catholic Church in Golden Gate. To “Jesus: First-Century Rabbi” and the film register, visit https://jfgn.regfox.com/ “Stolen Summer,” a poignant story of kristallnacht-2023-program. the friendship between two young boys, Across the country, such interfaith one Jewish, the other Catholic. conversations took root after the Second Such friendships deeply inform the Vatican Council’s 1965 release of Nostra work of our all-volunteer group, both Aetate, a treatise on interreligious relathe current friendships we forge across tions that rejected antisemitism and boundaries as well as the more formative highlighted the Catholic Church’s close ones from our youth. ties to Judaism. In the case of Martin Gauthier, it Locally, three organizers spearheaded was the countless hours spent with his the Collier County initiative, with each childhood friend, Mark Wolfson, in Manhaving participated in similar efforts elsechester, New Hampshire. More than 75 where before moving to Southwest Floryears after the conversation, I still vividly ida: the late Rabbi Howard Greenstein recall his descriptions of the horrors of of Jewish Congregation of Marco Island; the Holocaust, my 6-year-old mind strugAnn Jacobson, the group’s first Jewish cogling to understand the sheer inhumanity. chair; and Joan Dunham, its first Catholic For Leslie Wasserman, growing up in co-chair. an ethnically diverse neighborhood in A shared understanding of the inherLong Island, New York meant early expoent differences between the two faiths is sure to the mysteries of Catholicism, from critical to our group’s work. We strive to taking Communion to the Sacrament of listen, not persuade; educate, not proselyPenance, better known as confession. tize; and agree to disagree. At a time when the country’s diviThat said, participants quickly realize sions capture most of the attention, that there is far more in common between and bad behavior goes viral regularly, the two seemingly disparate faiths and the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier their adherents, from rituals and liturgy County has seen a surge of recent interto similarities in clerical clothing. est. That’s a promising indicator that our “As we seek to go outside ourselves and members — and the broader Southwest serve the world with a common purpose, Florida community — continue to we will undoubtedly learn more about yearn for a deeper understanding of the each other, and grow closer together in the forces that bring us together, not drive us process,” Washington Cardinal Wilton further apart.

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November 2023

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Learning about WCA and one another New Member Coffees By Harriett Kleinman, WCA Membership Director

find it hard to believe that WCA is beginning its 15th year! As Southwest Florida has increased in population, so have we. WCA began in 2009 with a mere 300 members; we currently have nearly 1,400 members. We are finding that more of us are choosing to call this area our full-time home. We know that many women join WCA after hearing about us through word of mouth. Members tell others about the friendships they have made and the activities that keep their calendars full. I hear from many prospective members that their friends tell them they must join WCA as soon as they sign a lease or buy a home.

WCA members will tell you that women who share similar interests and experiences become friends, which strengthens WCA. The WCA experience typically begins with a welcome email from me, as Membership Director, that includes an invitation to attend a New Member Coffee. These Coffees are usually held at the homes of Board members. Members have the opportunity to meet and share their interests and experiences with one another. At one of the Coffees, for example, a group of new members put together a mahjong group! Attendees also share where they are living here and where

At the November 2020 Coffee, women enjoy hearing about upcoming special events being planned.

WCA NextGen New Member Coffee, November 2022

New Members learn about WCA Interest Groups at the December 2021 Coffee.

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November 2023 During the coffees, WCA President Patti Boochever explains how to navigate the WCA website, www.wcanaples.org. She shows everyone the many capabilities of the site, along with shortcuts and “How To’s.” As membership director, I look forward to meeting our new members and hearing about their backgrounds. We have always known that WCA is filled with talented, creative and fascinating women. Most of these women have had very full lives before coming to Florida and want to continue to grow, learn and experience new things. We love welcoming members to WCA. To learn more about us, or to join WCA, please go to our website, wcanaples.org.

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Members found many common interests as they shared their backgrounds at the March 2019 Coffee. they live up North. As a result, women New members also have an opporoften discover someone from their same tunity to chat with members of the community or hometown whom they WCA Board and Membership Comhad never met. One new member told mittee. Through these conversations, me, as she was leaving a Coffee (with we can discover new members’ interthe attendee list in her hand), “I am ests and suggest WCA activities and meeting two new friends for coffee later volunteer opportunities they might this week!” especially enjoy.

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Learn with MCA By Larry Israelite, MCA Communications and Technology

CA members are physically active and intellectually curious. These characteristics are reflected in the wide range of programming that allows them to exercise both their bodies and their brains. Learning is a key part of many MCA programs and many of the ‘teachers’ are MCA members. Here are some examples…

point in their lives. At these interactive sessions, members have the opportunity to listen and, more importantly, ask questions to aid in their understanding of what can be important and challenging issues. This group meets on the second Friday of each month at 11 a.m.

The Men’s Financial Health Discussion Group

The Medical Seminar Series helps MCA members understand the various presentations, diagnoses and treatments of a variety of medical conditions primarily affecting older men. Our knowledgeable speakers (usually physicians) address aliments literally from head to toe, in a concise and understandable lecture

Stocks and bonds, estate planning, savings, long-term care and other health insurance issues, real estate, and more will be discussed during this monthly series. Experts provide insight into the financial issues faced by MCA members at this

The Men’s Medical Seminar Series

format geared toward a nonmedical audience. 2023-2024 topics include the heart, memory changes, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, cancer screening and urological concerns. All topics directly address issues MCA members face every day. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month.

present highly technical, peer-reviewed papers. Rather, their goal is to introduce interesting ideas in science and its history that become the basis for stimulating discussions. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

The Talmud Study Group

Using an article, often from the New Yorker magazine, this group engages in interesting, relevant and often controversial discussions concerning the issues of the day. As you might expect from a group of 20 or 30 MCA members, all aspects of the topic of the day are thoroughly explored. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month.

The Talmud Study Group will focus on ancient Jewish civil laws, many of which formed the foundation of our modern laws. The focus this season is: “Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?” Participants will learn how to apply the Talmud’s sages’ methodology and use of psychology in ancient courts to determine the veracity of witnesses and parties in legal cases. They will sit as judges and lawyers, engage in spirited debate on the merit of cases and unravel the thinking of our sages. Knowledge of Hebrew is not a prerequisite to experience the challenges and satisfaction of these discussions. This group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays, starting in January.

The Science Discussion Group

Science is everywhere, and the more we understand, the better off we are. The Science Discussion Group is designed to introduce MCA members to ideas in science and its history. Speakers do not

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Israel Discussion Group

Hardly a day goes by without some news coming from Israel, be it political, economic, military related or social. This group is devoted to these current events. With a limited audience, participants will have an opportunity to dig into the pressing issues of the day and share opinions with other MCA members. This group meets on the second Monday of each month. Other opportunities to learn from and with MCA members include discussion groups focused on books, photography, lifestyle and health, current and classic films, and more.

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Beware of Bed Bugs this Holiday Season! by Anna Wallace, Truly Nolen

As bed bugs have been in the news recently due to the incredibly large outbreak in Paris, and with the holiday season on the horizon, I believe there is no better time than to discuss bed bugs! In fact, the holiday season can call for very hectic traveling schedules for many people. Hotel rooms, fold out couches, airport benches, family living quarters and close friends’ guest rooms may be some of the exciting destinations Southwest Florida residents will experience for Thanksgiving or Hanukkah. To keep your mind off bed bugs and on more important topics like food, family and the warmth from the fireplace, it is helpful to be able to differentiate between truth and myth when it comes to bed bugs: Top 5 Common Bed Bug Myths Exposed 1) Bed bugs are invisible! False. Adult bed bugs, nymphs and their eggs are all visible to the naked eye. 2) Bed bugs live in filthy surroundings or prefer dirty places. Bed bugs prefer to live in clutter; however, they are not drawn to the dirt but rather to the warmth. Blood and Carbon Dioxide are also magnets for this pest but dirt itself is not appealing to bed bugs.

3) Bed bugs can only bite you at night. False. Although they prefer darker lighting, bed bugs can and will bite you at any time, that is, if they are hungry and you are around. Popping on the light unfortunately does not deter this pest. 4) Bed bugs only infest mattresses. False. Bed bugs can also live in couches, chairs, luggage, furniture, boxes, pictures and bedding for our pets. Another common area we seem to overlook, movie theaters, hotels and seating on the bus. Anyone can transport these hitchhikers which public places are no exception. 5) Bed bugs transmit deadly diseases. False. As strange as it seems, there are actually no reported cases of bed bugs directly transmitting human disease. Other symptoms, like insomnia and nervousness as well as side effects such as secondary infections, can be caused by the presence of bed bugs. However, zero cases of disease transmission have been reported even though they can, in fact, harbor over 20 human pathogens. Prevention is the best approach for bed bugs. Making sure not to pick up furniture off the side of the road, use extreme caution when buying

second hand furniture and other miscellaneous items. Keep your house tidy, clean walls, draperies, vacuuming base boards and carpeting often. Bed bugs find more places to live in cluttered areas than in those that are well maintained. Hot water for clothing and drying can help kill adult bed bugs. When traveling and staying at hotels, perform a quick inspection of mattress along the piping looking for black stains and possible small exoskeletons. Another suggestion while in hotels, keep your luggage in a bathtub whenever possible, the little guys can’t climb out. When you are back home from the holidays, store your luggage in the garage, keeping items in higher temperatures can be a big help. You can do your part to avoid these pesky bugs by keeping these tips and tricks in mind. (Anna Wallace is the Manager for Truly Nolen in Naples. Her service office can be reached at (239) 643-2555. Founded in 1938, Tucson-based Truly Nolen of America (www.trulynolen.com) is one of the largest family-owned pest control companies in the United States. To learn more about bed bugs, please visit https://www.trulynolen.com/ pest-control/bed-bugs/ )

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CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Monday, December 11 at 5 PM at Mercato on the Lawn Please register at: www.jewishnaples.org so that we can plan accordingly

aker Senior Center Naples is often referred to as a “one-stop shop” and the “central address for senior services.” On Oct. 3, we celebrated our 1,500th new member since opening our doors in our new building in January. Our total membership is over 2,000. We are the perfect example of continuity of care, as accessing our three major services is seamless. What are the three major services offered by BSCN? And how are they accessed? First and foremost, all our services are provided to adults 60 years of age and older.

Service No. 1 – Member programs

Baker Senior Center has more than 40 different programs enabling members to socialize, stay active and learn, giving them the tools to address life’s shifting challenges. Membership is $60 per year, which will be increasing to $100 per year as of Jan. 1, 2024.

Service No. 2 – Clinical Services

• Mental Health Counseling – licensed

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Service No. 3 – Cognitive Health Center

We offer evidence-based services for adults 60+ struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In addition to our 4-hour structured dementia respite programs, caregiver and socialization programs are a vital part of cognitive health services. The fee for respite groups is $45 per session, which will go up to $55 in January. Scholarships are available. All services are provided by professionals credentialed in their fields of practice. While these are discreet services, it is not unusual for individuals and their families to use more than one, and possibly all, of our programs. If you are interested in any of the services we offer, or have questions, please contact us at 239-325-4444. Or better yet, stop by for a visit!

Tributes

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Marc Saperstein & Family In memory of Joan Saperstein

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clinical social workers provide support for adults 60+ struggling with life-cycle issues, such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss and relationship issues. Many insurances accepted. Center membership is not required. • Geriatric Case Management – helps older adults combat loneliness and isolation as well as access to services that will enable them to age in place with safety and dignity. Our Holocaust Survivor Program, funded by Federation, is a significant part of this program, as is our food pantry.

Arlene & Michael Sobol

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To place a Tribute in the Federation Star in honor or memory of someone, please contact Janine Hudak at the Federation office at 239-263-4205 or jhudak@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note will be sent to the person/family you are honoring. Tributes help further the work of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

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Museum Reopens Susan Suarez President & CEO

just hope we can expand.” The late Museum Benefactor Janet G. Cohen said those words to me during “Demolition Day” as we ceremoniously broke through a wall of the Museum’s new permanent home. This was a long-awaited dream that her generous gift to our first capital campaign made possible. Cohen cared deeply about children and felt that the Museum’s work to educate students about the lessons of the Holocaust was extremely important. Her wish has now become a reality. On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Museum will reopen to the public with a new North Wing. The nearly year-long expansion project converted the space from two adjacent office suites we purchased into another 3,600 square feet for Museum use. The North Wing features three large new galleries — the Auschwitz Gallery, the Estelle and Stuart Price Gallery for Special Exhibits and the Shelley and Stephen Einhorn Genocide Gallery — as well as the new Herbert H. Schiff Classroom, which allows us to serve larger size school groups and community meetings, and education department offices. We are excited to welcome the public to attend the following special Grand Reopening programs: • Saturday, Nov. 4 "Family Day" includes a special children's program starting at 12:15 p.m. and regular admission from 1 to 4 p.m. with face painting, crafts and storytelling. We recommend reservations as space is limited. Please RSVP at hmcec.org. • Saturday, Nov. 11 Complimentary Museum Admission from 1 to 4 p.m., with the last guests admitted at 3 p.m. Reservations are required. Please RSVP at hmcec.org. • Saturday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day program at 2 p.m., featuring a short film followed by a discussion with Heinz Wartski, Holocaust survivor and Korean War veteran. No reservations are required. Prior to reopening, our volunteers and docents toured the newly completed North Wing and updated displays in the main Museum. They also tried out the state-of-the-art information kiosks in the

new galleries, saw the new forgeries and the Holocaust special exhibit in the Estelle and Stuart Price Gallery, and explored the amenities in the new Herbert H. Schiff Classroom.

Movies That Matter

Many thanks to all who participated in this year’s “Movies That Matter – Steve Brazina Memorial Series.” Through the Zoom discussions of three important documentaries, we learned more about human rights issues that affect Southwest Florida and the rest of the country — poverty’s effect on children in the U.S., community response to acts of hate and violence, and homelessness. We are grateful to the speakers on our expert panels: Dawn Montecalvo, Guadalupe Center; Diane Ponton, Grace Place; filmmaker Patrice O’Neill; Rabbi Adam Miller of Temple Shalom; Sharon Harris-Ewing from Interfaith Alliance; Rev. Tony Fisher from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples; Steven Brooder, CEO of St. Matthew’s House; and Mike Overway, Hunger and Homeless Coalition. Thank you to our series sponsors: Benefactor Sponsor – Joyce Steckman; Sustainer Sponsor – Marvin Lender; Supporter Sponsor – Jane Schiff; and Patron Sponsors – Robert Davidson, Lisa Freund, Rene Geist, Ken Goldstein, Monica and Allan Goodwin, Liz and Alan Jaffe, Nancy Kahn, Marlene Landa, Ida and Jeff Margolis, Estelle Price, Susan and Nathaniel Ritter, Jane Schiff, Sharon Stein. Final thanks go to our Community Partners who along with the Museum presented the “Movies that Matter Series: GenShoah SWFL, BRIDGES, Interfaith Alliance of SWFL, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Naples, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Naples United Church of Christ and Temple Shalom.

The Luncheon tickets and sponsorships

We invite you to attend our annual winter fundraising event, The Luncheon, taking place at Vineyards Country Club on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available on our website at hmcec.org. This year’s special program includes a live performance of "Letters from Anne and Martin." Presented in conjunction with the Anne Frank Center USA, the short play is a dramatic reading drawn

from the writings of Anne Frank and Martin Luther King. These two icons were contemporaries, born six months apart in 1929. Although they lived in different counties, during their lives, both experienced prejudice, hatred and violence. Both were murdered because of hatred, yet each left powerful legacies we honor to this day. We hope you’ll join us for this special event. Net proceeds benefit Museum Education Programs. Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsors as of 10/2/23: Remembrance Sponsor – Shelley and Steven Einhorn; Testimony Sponsor – Estelle and Stuart Price; Hope Sponsor – Fran and Rob Nossen;

Inspire Sponsor – Sandy and Fred Roth; and Patron Sponsors – Shirley and Marshall Besikof, Rosalee and Jerry Bogo, Susan Bookbinder, FGCU Foundation, Jim Hale, Dottie McGovern and Nancy White. On behalf of the Museum Board and staff, we look forward to welcoming you to our newly expanded Museum. Janet Cohen was aware of the progress being made, and although she unfortunately isn’t with us to celebrate in person, we know she is smiling down on it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

Join Us for The Luncheon Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm Location: The Vineyards Country Club, Naples Tickets and Sponsorship Packages Are Now Available

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Thank you to Our Luncheon Sponsors as of 10/13/23: Remembrance Sponsor: Shelley and Steven Einhorn Testimony Sponsor: Maureen and Arnold Lerner, Estelle and Stuart Price Hope Sponsor: Rissa Grossman, Fran and Rob Nossen Inspire Sponsor: Silvie and Herb Berkeley, Diane and Ron McGinty, Sandy and Fred Roth Patron Sponsor: Shirley and Marshall Besikof, Rosalee and Jerry Bogo, Susan Bookbinder, Paula and Ronald Filler, FGCU Foundation, Nancy Garfien, Jim Hale, Dottie McGovern, Susan and Nathaniel Ritter, Nancy White (as of 10/13/23 print deadline)

Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110 239-263-9200 HMCEC.org Info@HMCEC.org

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What it is really like to have no home—and what can be done?

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Movies that Matter offer insight at no cost to you By Jeff Margolis

uch media attention has been given to the problem of homelessness but most people do not really know what it is like to have no place to go home to, and they do not know what homeless individuals are like. You can gain insight into this important issue by viewing the third film in this season’s Movies that Matter, Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series. “The Invisible Class” is an award-winning, groundbreaking new documentary about homelessness in America. The film explores what it truly means to be homeless in America, challenging stereotypes and examining the systemic causes of mass homelessness in the wealthiest nation in the world. The film depicts a day in the life of homeless populations across America. Because of the importance of the housing issue in our area and throughout the U.S., everyone registered for “The Invisible Class” will also receive a link to another highly acclaimed award-winning film: “Finding Hope – Beyond Homelessness.” This film not only examines the root causes of homelessness but includes possible solutions. “Finding Hope” shows that there are ways to tackle homelessness. Those who view this film find encouragement and often want to become part of the solution. These films will be available by link beginning Oct. 26.

Movies that Matter is a special film series that, in addition to presenting films at no cost, gives viewers the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts on the film’s subject and learn how it relates to our local area. The panel members scheduled to discuss homelessness include Steve Brooder, CEO of St. Matthew’s House, and Mike Overway, executive director of the Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County. The panel discussion will take place via Zoom on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. To obtain a link to the films and the panel discussions, simply visit www.hmcec.org and go to the link for events. This site will also allow you to make donations or become a sponsor of the only human rights film series in Southwest Florida. Thank you to our sponsors and donors. If you have questions, staff can be reached at info@hmcec.org. “Movies that Matter: The Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series” is a collaborative effort of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, GenShoah of SWFL, Temple Shalom, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, Interfaith Alliance of SWFL, BRIDGES and Naples United Church of Christ.

• Scheduled more than 550 events • Taken almost 19,000 event registrations • Sent over 36,500 emails • Had revenue of over $330,000 • Donated over $75,000 to the Jewish Federation Our members have heard speakers, discussed the issues of the day, read books, gone on tours and trips, played pickleball, bocce, and golf, ridden bicycles, seen rare birds, learned to cook, seen plays, watched and talked about classic and current films, eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner (sometimes on the same day), and done many, many other interesting things. MCA offers something for everyone! For additional information, go to:

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Voos iz “Gaab’l, Gaab’l?” Zoog mir in Yiddish By Sol Awend, GenShoah SWFL

f it’s November, then Thanksgiving to be better understood. One day, my can’t be far behind. mother and I went to the local A&P to I don’t know about you, but this shop for the feast and came home with all time of year conjures up wonderful memothe fixings, including sweet potatoes and, ries of growing up. of all things, a pumpkin pie. Keep in mind that as a young boy, All went well, that is, until it was time I wasn’t familiar with the Thanksgiving for dessert. story as I was a newly minted American, My parents did not know about pumphaving arrived in America in January kin pie. They just managed to figure out 1951 at the age of 4. Part of the problem Halloween and how the pumpkin fit into could have been my inability to speak and that scheme of things. And now, a month understand English. Being young, though, later, it shows up again as a piece of pie? I caught on quickly and English rivaled I kept on playing up the virtues of how my understanding of Mamah Looshen. great it would taste and that we should all I was fascinated by the Pilgrim’s story wait until the end of the meal and try it and how the turkey came to symbolize together. My younger brother, Abe, and I what “giving thanks” meant if you were an told our parents to be seated and that we American. Explaining this to my parents would serve them. in Yiddish was an interesting With a plate in front of experience, as it was totally everyone, we picked up the fork foreign to them. But once I and took our first bite of this connected the Pilgrim’s story, all-American treat. the meaning of the turkey and Silence. giving thanks for being here in After a bite or two, our America, the light bulb went parents grimaced and couldn’t on. finish another bite. In a word: Amongst the gGreener” they hated it. Something in the (refugee) families in our compie was totally foreign to their munity, Thanksgiving caught taste buds. I guess if you were Sol Awend on in short order. I was in European, eating pumpkin fourth grade, and I was used to explainpie involved a learning curve they could ing billboard advertising to my parents. not master. We were one of the first families to have a “Feh! Nisht fah meeyeh!,”* my mom black-and-white TV, which helped English exclaimed.

“Ich ken doos nisht essen!** Ess shmek’t mir nisht! ***,” vehemently commented my father. How ironic it was that the following year, after enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, my mom made her dessert — apple strudel, thereby creating a tradition that lasted 30 years. May we all enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, complete with the dessert of your choice. To be here in America, in spite of what one hears, is still worthwhile and worthy of our thanks.

A few Yiddish words that help express the season

1. IN-dik (Turkey) Ich hob leep t’zeh essen ahn indik! (I love to eat turkey!) 2. OOH geh-BROOT-teneh (Roasted) Ahn indik iz shein ven siz ahn ooh gehbroot-teneh. (A turkey is beautiful when it’s roasted.)

3. doos HO-et (The skin of a turkey) Doos ho-et fin ah gehbrooteneh indik shmek’t ahzoy git! (The skin of a roasted turkey tastes so good!) 4. “GAAH-bl, GAAH-bl !” (Like it sounds) Voos iz doos “gaahbl, gaah-bl”? Ich fah shtei nisht! (What is this “gaah-bl, gaah-bl?” I don’t understand!) *5. FEH! Also Fooy! (Distasteful, awful) Feh! Nisht fah meeyeh! Fooy! (Terrible! Not for me! Foowee!) **6. ESS-en (n. Food, v. To Eat) Ich ken doos essen nisht essen! (I cannot eat this food!) ***7. ShMEK’T (Taste, Smell, Aroma) Ess shmek’t mir nisht! (It doesn’t taste good!) 8. POMP-keh Pei (Yiddish derivation. In real Yiddish, it’s Der KEER-vaas.) Ah Pompkeh Pei miz zaahn geh maac’ht fin der keer-vaas. (A pumpkin pie must be made with pumpkin.) 9. OOH-geh fressen (Full, stuffed to the point of being sick) Mott zec’h oogeh fressen biz arof! (We ate and filled ourselves full!) 10. LEEB-shaaf ’t (Undying love) Mah leebshaaf ’t fah America is eibik! (My love for America is eternal!)

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Our obligation is to history and memory By Shelley Lieb and Ida Margolis

eaders of this paper are likely to rights; connecting the second generation receive a great many emails each with one another; and Support of the day and rarely have time to read Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education them all. It’s certainly easier to delete Center.” There are no fees or attendance than to read all those emails, but perhaps requirements. we overlook something of importance If you would like to receive the Genor great interest. As Ida was about to Shoah newsletter and program announcedelete another email ments or volunteer to from Gideon Taylor, help with future propresident of the Claims grams, send an email to Conference (claimscon. liebro@gmail.com. The org), she stopped to GenShoah newsletter look at an illustration includes future Genof an old Rosh HaShaShoah events, a fun nah postcard with a Yiddish lesson, progreeting in Yiddish grams of community that was included, then interest, and more. continued to read the GenShoah sponsors Ida Margolis and Shelley Lieb accompanying article the film series, Movies that described a trip Taylor took with his that Matter. The last film, “The Invisible family to a cemetery in Janow, a stetl in Class,” will be discussed via Zoom on Poland where his great-grandfather is burNov. 1. Visit www.hmcec.org to RSVP ied. All that remains today is the cemetery for the Zoom discussion. You will then gate and a few weather-beaten tombstones, receive information on how to watch representing “the last physical reminder the film. of what was once a vibrant and dynamic Another upcoming program of comJewish community of six hundred souls.” munity interest is the annual Kristallnacht The heartbreaking story that Taylor Commemoration on Sunday, Nov. 5, told of what happened to the Jews from 2:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Janow is one of millions of heartbreaking Church, 5225 Golden Gate Parkway, stories of Jews during the Holocaust. But Naples. We are very fortunate that the what also caught my attention in this Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier article was the following sentence: “Our County has presented this program for a obligation is not only to history, it is also number of years. This 85th Anniversary of to memory.” As stated by the late Rabbi Kristallnacht is an opportunity for comLord Jonathan Sacks, “In history, we munity members to be reminded of the recall what happened. Through memory, night that most historians recognize as the we identify with what happened so that “beginning of the Holocaust.” it becomes part of us and who we are.” Please support this program and supAs Holocaust survivors pass away, we port our Holocaust Museum & Janet G. are now all guardians of the history of the and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center. Holocaust. But 2Gs and 3Gs have an Plan a visit for yourself and a friend to the additional obligation — that of memory. newly expanded and updated Museum, That is why the mission statement of Genwhich reopens to the public on Nov. Shoah SWFL includes “Preservation of 4. You will be immersed in the history history and memories of the Holocaust.” of the Holocaust, one of the most wellMembership in GenShoah is open to documented genocides in history, as well anyone who is interested in our mission as learn more about other genocides and statement, which also includes “Promowhat we can all do to fight against bigotry tion of Holocaust education and human and hate.

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Events at Beth Tikvah By Lee Henson, Program Director

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s Beth Tikvah’s Program Director, I am excited to share with you the educational and entertaining events that we have planned. If you are interested in attending, please send in your reservation quickly as seats are limited. These are the highlights, but a detailed calendar is available on the Beth Tikvah website at https://www.bethtikvah naples.org. Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day, and we want to highlight the service so many of our members have unselfishly offered to our country. We will honor veterans who can join us in person. Also, please contribute your photos of service members for a special collage that will be created in their honor. Send those photos to Beth Tikvah at 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109.

On Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Jeff Margolis will open our speakers’ series with a talk on our nation’s railroads. Register for that event now! As a preview, our other speakers will include Stuart Mest, Joyce Schraeger, Dr. June Sochen and Neil Adelman. Do check our calendar for more information. We will celebrate Chanukkah together on Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. We will have a special craft for you to make and take home as well as delicious taste treats! On Jan. 5, we will host a very special Shabbat dinner and talk. Dr. Leo Gordon will speak on “The Clandestine Medical School of the Warsaw Ghetto.” Dr. Gordon is a renowned speaker who will visit us from Los Angeles this evening. Jay Wolfson of Prestige Catering will make us dinner.

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Naples Jewish Congregation events open to the community By Chuck Naumoff, Publicity Chair

oin us for the following events this month:

Adult education

Join us Friday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m., when Rabbi Howard Herman will speak on “Growing Older.” A light dinner and services will follow. As a congregation, NJC is committed to promoting education and reflective discussion of compelling issues that we all face as Americans and Jews. Rabbi Herman is a poignant, insightful and entertaining educator, who generously shares his knowledge and brings about a vibrant and respectful exchange of ideas and beliefs. We will meet to discuss issues and challenges to growing older. We will explore Jewish teachings related to aging along with additional modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, contemplative listening, art and music (time permitting). We’ll answer the questions: how does Judaism traditionally view older experienced people and what wisdom can Jewish sources impart to us on this inevitable path of life?

Join us for dinner ($10 at the door) after the class and before services. We can continue the discussion or just share the social moment, then attend the Friday night Shabbat service that follows. Dinner reservations may be made by emailing dlechtner@gmail.com or calling Dick Lechtner at 814-882-4578.

Shabbat services

Everyone is welcome to attend our services, which will be held Friday nights, Nov. 3 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Join Rabbi Herman, Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler and Music Director Alla Gorelick for song and inspiration in our home at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples. Worship together with the members of the “Small Congregation with a Big Heart.” Services continue Friday nights and Saturday mornings through May. See our website at naplesjewishcongregation.org for specific dates and times. While there, you can see the various planned activities.

Stay connected. Visit www.jewishnaples.org

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ELLIOTT KATZ LECTURE SERIES At Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

Join ELLIOTT KATZ and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples for six more History Uncompromised presentations that challenge the conventional view of many 20th century events. Meticulous research supports critical assessments made, and archival and original documentation is utilized to demonstrate that history is often recorded or revised to ﬁt political, public and media prejudices and predilections.

EVENT DETAILS TIME: 10-11:30 a.m. with a Q&A following LOCATION: Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center PRICE: Series tickets are $145 pp Individual tickets are $30 pp

FRIDAY PRESENTATION SCHEDULE Oct. 6: “Oh Canada”

When it came to accepting Jewish refugees from Europe from 1933 until 1948, no Western democracy exceeded Canada in its zeal to limit such immigration, a policy the country later apologized for.

Oct. 13: “The Universities. The lvys and The Jews”

In the 1920s and ’30s, many Ivy League Universities were anxious to limit the number of Jewish students while simultaneously rolling out the welcome mat for Nazi students.

Nov. 3: “Hooray for Hollywood” Hollywood’s film moguls decided to take action against the West Coast Nazis who seemed hell bent on spreading their poison and infiltrating the movie industry.

Nov. 17: “Casablanca”

Morocco, Vichy France and a city teeming with refugees, collaborationists’ and spies was also the site where Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met to determine the fate of Europe. You will be surprised at what FDR said there about the Jews.

Dec. 1: “Hitler’s Jewish Princess”

Hitler called her, “My Princess.” He was enamored with this Jewish woman, FDR despised her. How did she end up?

Dec. 15: “The Farhud”

For thousands of years, Iraqi Jews prospered in their Mesopotamian homeland. Then the acknowledged leader of the middle eastern Arabs decided it was time for a pogram. It was called The Farhud.

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Welcome to this year's Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival. We are so excited to present the following authors for your in-person enjoyment. Please visit jewishbookfestival.org to learn about becoming a patron or to purchase individual tickets. Thursday, December 14, 2023 • 1:00 PM

Sunday, December 3, 2023 • 7:00 PM (ALL Patrons and ticket holders will receive a book.)

Kantika, A Novel by Elizabeth Graver

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

Kantika, a remarkable, lyrical work that conjures and embellishes the journey of the author’s maternal grandmother from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana and New York, is the novel that many of us have been waiting for. It is a beautiful work of historical fiction that tells the epic story of a modern Sephardic family with sensitivity, intimacy and cultural responsibility.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 • 3:30 PM

Thursday, February 1, 2024 • 1:00 PM

Beloved bestselling author Mitch Albom discusses his powerful novel that moves from a small village in Greece during the Holocaust, to America, where the intertwined lives of three survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption. Sponsored by Ginsberg Eye

Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler,

Because the World is Round

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author comes the compulsively readable and sometimes jaw-dropping story of the life of Polly Adler, Manhattan’s most notorious madam. Her decadent parties made the Jazz Age roar as she played hostess to every gangster, politician, writer and sports star worth knowing.

In her lyrical memoir, Jane Saginaw presents a coming-of-age portrait of both her family and herself. Focusing on a year-long family trip through Europe and Asia in 1970 when she was a teen, Saginaw describes how, in stepping away from their lives in Texas, the family gained a new understanding of their relationship with each other.

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Icon of the Jazz Age by Deborah Applegate

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The Escape Artist, The Man

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Award-winning journalist and bestselling novelist Freedland tells the astonishing true story of Rudolf Vrba, the man who broke out of Auschwitz to warn the world of a truth too few were willing to hear. Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award and a New York Times Bestseller. (Live from London.)

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 • 1:00 PM

The Jewish Deli, An Illustrated

Guide to the Chosen Food by Ben Nadler

A delightful celebration of Jewish delicatessens in a graphic format, full of history and humor and guaranteed to make you hungry.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 • 10:30 AM

The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin

A deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself. "The Lioness of Boston" is a portrait of what society expected a woman’s life to be, shattered by a courageous soul who rebelled and was determined to live on her own terms.

Jewish Book Festival Committee Members and Readers: Emily Berkowitz Patti Boochever Gayle Dorio Judith Finer-Freedman Spencer Forman Louise Forman Jan Goldman Carole Greene Sherry Greenfield Lenore Greenstein Carol Hirsch Bobbie Katz Ida Margolis

Jeff Margolis Robin Mintz, Chairperson Susan Pittelman Dina Shein Iris Shur Marc Simon Linda Simon Elaine Soffer Phyllis Strome Leslie Wasserman Nancy Wiadro Steve Yussen

READERS: Larry DuKatz Linda DuKatz Linda Denning Carolyn Kimmel Howard Margolis Marci Margolis

JBF Patrons (as of October 2, 2023) Patti Bloom Sue Bookbinder Shelley Einhorn Myra Friedman Larry Israelite Merrylee Kandel Anna Levin Leda Lubin

PLATINUM Robin Mintz Jackie Paulson Susan Pittelman Estelle Price Stuart Price Nat Ritter Susan Ritter Ellaine Rosen

Anonymous Emily Berkowitz Mark Blaskey Penni Blaskey Rosalee Bogo Cipora Brown Ann Cowen Terri David Spencer Forman Louise Forman Susan Garelick Nancy Garfien Nancy Garfinkel Jan Goldman Diane Goldstein Carole Greene Sherry Greenfield

SILVER Lenore Greenstein Ronna Hain Linda Hamburger Carol Hirsch Susan Horowitz Wendy Israelite Judy Isserlis Arline Kaplan Bobbie Katz Deborah Kohler Fran Kroll June Kruger Dana Lefkowitz Gayle Levy Stephen Light Marci Margolis Marla Osgood

Rick Osgood Steve Podolsky Mae Riefberg Anne Schuchman Phyllis Seaman Mark Shiffman Anita Siegal Gail Smith Arlene Sobol Susan Sokolov Sharon Stein Joyce Toub Allison Tucker Ferne Walpert Barbara Winthrop Leona Wreschner

Lynda Adler Sheryl Affrime Nancy Armocida Tracy Askotzky Harvey Becker Joan Becker Lea Bendes Minda Bernberg Rosalyn Bernstein David Bernstein Rose Bernstein Stephanie Bernstein Lynn Bigelman Jill Binder Jamie Blatter Rhonda Brazina Mona Brodsky Tim Broms Peggy Brown Sandy Burton Deenalil Caplan Barbara Carlstrom Diane Clarke Rochelle Cohen Susan Dean Sandy Diamond Benjamin Dubin Janett Edelberg Philip Garon Phyllis Garon Priscilla Gerber Molly Getnick Heidi Gilbert Hannah Goodman Gayle Dorio Linda DuKatz Lawrence Dukatz Sheila Frank Lisa Freund

BRONZE Howard Gilbert Rochelle Goodman Arlene Griff Elaine Griver Marti Gross Deborah Hermalyn Burton Hirsch Linda Hirsch Jan Hoffman Mitchell Hoffman Charlene Kerner Carolyn Kimmel Susan Koeppel Toby Kosloff Lois Kugelman Barbara Kushnir Lisa Lauber Judi Lazan Barb Lefkowitz Arlene Levin Hilda Levine Michelle Levine-Troupp Debbie Lurie Phyllis Luts Ida Margolis Sherri Melamut Sheila Mesulam Marsha Moranz Darlene Muller Mindy Nadell Dorey Neiss Ian Noy Barbara Ostrolenk Joel Pittelman Terri Polacheck Susan Rabin Deedee Remenick Ellen Rodwick Laurie Sandler

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November 2023

TEMPLE SHALOM

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Temple Shalom events open to the community By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

oin us for the following events this month:

Beach Shabbat – Friday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. A beautiful, sunset Shabbat service on the beach. We meet at the north end of Lowdermilk Park beach. Please bring a beach chair. No service at Temple Shalom on Nov. 24. AI & Judaism – Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Temple Shalom member Evan Oslick explores the intersection of technology and spirituality in this thought-provoking adult education class. Discover Judaic law’s perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impacts. Email education@naplestemple.org to register. Luncheon with Tal Shneider – Monday, Nov. 6 at noon Tal Shneider, Israeli correspondent for The

Times of Israel, joins us for an informative luncheon. Please visit www.naplestemple. org for more information. From Dreams to Reality: Windows to Israeli Society Through Contemporary Poetry – Wednesdays, Nov. 8, 15, 29 at 10 a.m. Dr. Judy Avnery engages us in Israeli poetry that reflects the story of revival and the changes and challenges in Israeli society through the decades. Email education@naplestemple.org to register. Kushner Book Talk Series – Sunday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Frank Muller discusses Rabbi Harold Kushner’s book, “When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough.” Email education@naplestemple.org to register.

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“Celebration of Jewish Life” kicks off with two November events By Rabbi Fishel Zaklos, Chabad Naples

he “Celebration of Jewish Life” (CJL) program, hosted by Chabad of Naples, brings a showcase of Jewish presenters to Naples to entertain, enrich and empower community members. It provides opportunities to come together for cultural and social experiences, and to explore the richness and diversity of Jewish life. Join us in November for these two exciting events that begin at 7 p.m. at Chabad, 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples:

catchy Six13 originals. There’s an option to meet the guys up close and personal and enjoy one or two songs during a VIP cocktail reception prior to the event.

Tuesday, Nov. 14 – Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

Many locals will remember Rabbi Telushkin’s People of the Book presentation about his book “Rebbe.” His presentation at the CJL will be a timely one as he discusses the concepts in his revised book, “Words that Hurt, Monday, Nov. 6 Words that Heal: How the – Six13 Words You Choose Shape This six-man a cappella Your Destiny.” With warmth vocal band is anchored by and rich anecdotes, Rabbi a strong Jewish identity, Telushkin’s presentation can fueled by soulful harmonies help shape your personal and a full-band-like sound. relationships and elevate The New York City-based your communications. Rabbi Joseph group is an international For details on these Telushkin phenomenon. Six13 videos and the other nine “Celcredit: Stephen have been viewed over 20 ebration of Jewish Life” Friedgood million times. Enjoy Jewish events, to learn about favorites you grew up with intermingled patron benefits and to order tickets, visit with clever parodies of today’s hits and CJLnaples.com.

ANNUAL NAPLES KLEZMER REVIVAL BAND CONCERT PRESENTED BY:

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Annual FREE Concert Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6-7 pm Collier County South Regional Library 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway

VIP registration at $18 pp at www.jewishnaples.org FAMILY FRIENDLY KID FRIENDLY

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Cremona String Trio

The Cremona String Trio performs music ranging from Bach to the Beatles and beyond. They will add the perfect touch to any concert program or special occasion. For more information please contact Shana Gaskill at 908-294-5941

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November 2023

GREATER NAPLES JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL

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Support the Jewish Book Festival by becoming a patron By Robin Mintz, Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival Chairperson

e are only one month away from the start of our 9th Jewish Book Festival and the anticipation is growing! The Festival will showcase an outstanding collection of books and authors, as we expose our community to a wide variety of genres.

The season will kick off next month on Sunday evening, Dec. 3 with noted author Mitch Albom. But don’t worry, there is still time to become a patron of the Jewish Book Festival and reap all the benefits. Being a patron of the Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival is

What others are saying about this years outstanding lineup: “A moving parable that explores honesty, survival, revenge and devotion, ‘The Little Liar’ is Mitch Albom at his very best.”

“Both epic and heartfelt, ‘Kantika’ belongs in the company of the great twentieth-century immigrant Jewish writers, such as Saul Bellow, Cynthia Ozick, Grace Paley, and Henry Roth.”

“‘Madam,’ Debby Applegate’s tour de force about Jazz Age icon Polly Adler, will seize you by the lapels, buy you a drink, and keep you reading until the very last page.”

“With empathy and wit, in sharply observed prose, Saginaw gives insight into families, mothers, and daughters. ‘Because the World Is Round’ is a book full of wisdom and delight.”

America, in Israel and around the world.

Why should I become a Patron?

certainly a win-win! The financial contributions from patrons enable Federation to bring an outstanding array of authors to all of us and help to build a stronger Jewish community overall. (Including this year’s Festival, 171 authors have presented at 119 events during our nine festivals.) I am proud to share with you that as of Sept. 30, 2023, 185 community members have become patrons of the Jewish Book Festival. This is a strong affirmation that our community considers the Festival a highly valued component of Federation’s cultural programming. Jewish Book Festival events bring our community together and keep us engaged with exemplary literary programming that celebrates authors and their significant contributions to Jewish life and culture. There are three levels of patron sponsorship: Platinum at $500, Silver at $250 and Bronze at $136. The generosity of our patrons underwrites our Jewish Book Festival expenses. In addition, money raised helps our Federation fulfill its mission of building a vibrant Jewish community in Greater Naples and supporting the social service needs of the Jewish people in our community, in North

In addition to knowing that your financial support is integral to the success of the Jewish Book Festival, patrons receive several other benefits. You will be preregistered for each event; you simply sign up once. Unlike “everyone else,” you won’t have to individually register for each event. All patrons will be acknowledged in the Federation Star as well as on the Jewish Book Festival webpage. Platinum patrons will be given preferred reserved seating at all events. In addition, they will receive an invitation to attend an intimate Meet & Greet with Mitch Albom and a signed copy of his book, “The Little Liar.” Silver patrons will enjoy reserved seating at all events and will receive a signed copy of Mitch Albom’s book, “The Little Liar.” Bronze patrons are given a significant savings for entry to all the events in the Festival. They will also receive a copy of Mitch Albom’s book, “The Little Liar.”

How do I become a patron?

Simply check the appropriate box on the Jewish Book Festival registration form at www.JewishBookFestival.org. A link to the registration form is also in the Federation’s Monday e-blasts. It’s that easy! If you are not already a patron, I hope that you will consider becoming one for the 2023-24 Jewish Book Festival.

“‘The Einstein Effect’ is a fascinating and funny guide to history's favorite genius — and why he still matters.”

“‘The Jewish Deli’ is a magnificent way to discover, through illustrations, the culinary history of Jews and the role that food plays in delicatessens in preserving Ashkenazi Jewish culinary heritage.”

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“Raw and gripping....‘The Escape Artist.’ This compelling portrait of a neglected hero of Holocaust resistance leaves an inescapable imprint of a past now in danger of being minimized or forgotten.”

“Compelling … Readers will be equally captivated and educated by this original and thought-provoking book, ‘The Golden Doves.’”

“‘The Lioness of Boston’ is a treasure trove of art, sensuality, Boston history, and more. Emily Franklin has captured Isabella Stewart Gardner’s blazing life and the light it sheds on the lives of women then and now.”

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November 2023

Killers of the Flower Moon, Thanksgiving and Napoleon By Nate Bloom, Stars of David Contributing Columnist

ditor’s Note: Persons in bold are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of this column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in, or identify with, a faith other than Judaism. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish.

“Killers of the Flower Moon”

If I had a “good Jewish connection,” I would have written an item about “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a Martin Scorsese film that opened last month to great reviews. Well, I just found that connection via some dogged research. Based on a critically acclaimed, bestselling nonfiction study of the same name, “Killers” opened Oct. 20 and is still in most theaters. The book and film chronicle what are referred to as the Osage Tribe murders. The Osage were forced out of their homes in Kansas and resettled in Oklahoma in the 19th century. In the early 1920s, large oil deposits were found on their reservation land. Unscrupulous whites found various ways to get their hands on royalties paid to tribe members. Some whites even courted and married Osage women, then murdered them. Dozens, perhaps hundreds, of Osage were murdered for their royalties. Then, the FBI, a new agency at the time, got

involved in 1925 and solved several of these cases. However, most of the murders were never solved. Robert DeNiro and Leo DiCaprio play bad guys who swindle the Osage. Jesse Plemons plays the top federal officer. Lily Gladstone, a Native American, co-stars as an Osage who is married to DiCaprio’s character. The screenplay was co-written by Scorsese and Eric Roth, 78. Roth’s credits include “Forrest Gump” (won the best adapted screenplay Oscar) and “Munich” (Oscar nominated in the same category). The historical study was written by David Grann, 57, a top journalist who is a New Yorker staff journalist. He is also the author of the bestselling historical study “The Lost City of Z.” A movie of the same name opened in 2016. Grann’s father, the late Dr. Victor Grann, was a prominent oncologist. His mother, Phyllis Grann, 86, was the former CEO of Putnam Books. She was the first woman to head a major publishing company. Some months ago, I looked at David Grann’s Wikipedia entry and it said that his father was “one-quarter Jewish,” and his mother was “half Jewish.” But I recently went back to the Wiki bio and read the New Yorker article cited for this info. The article says nothing (!) about David’s father’s religious background and is unclear about his mother's.

I checked records. Victor Grann was the son of a Yiddish-speaking Russian Jewish immigrant and his American-born Jewish wife. As for Phyllis, the New Yorker article gets Phyllis’s father’s background right. He was a Russian Jew who settled in the U.K. The article describes Phyllis’s mother as British (by birth). But it doesn’t say whether she was British and Jewish. As I write this, I know that three of David Grann’s “grands” were Jewish, with one unclear. By the way, there are people of mixed Indian and Jewish background. Robbie Robertson, the leader of the famous rock band “The Band” and its principal songwriter, was the son of a Canadian Mohawk mother and a Canadian Jewish father. Robertson died last August at age 80. In a memoir, Robertson made this wry remark about his Jewish and Indian heritage: “You could say I’m an expert when it comes to persecution.”

“Thanksgiving”

A horror film that opens in theaters Nov. 17, “Thanksgiving” was directed and co-written by Eli Roth, 51, a “master” of horror. Roth’s big hits include “Hostel” (2005) and “Cabin Fever” (2016). He also acts now and again. He played Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz in Quentin Tarantino's war film “Inglourious Basterds” (2009).

Here's the Thanksgiving premise: After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious serial killer, known only as "John Carver," comes to Plymouth, Mass., with the intention of creating a Thanksgiving carving board out of the town's inhabitants. The film’s co-stars include Milo Manheim, 22. He’s the son of actress Camryn Manheim, 62, (“The Practice” and, currently, the chief police officer on “Law and Order”). Milo had a bar mitzvah ceremony.

“Napoleon”

A “big movie” about the rise of the famous French general who became the Emperor of the French, “Napoleon” was directed by Ridley Scott, 85(!). Scott specializes in big action films (“Alien,” “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator”). Joaquin Phoenix, 49, plays Napoleon. Over the years, Phoenix has established himself as one of the leading actors of his generation. He has earned five Oscar nominations, winning once (“The Joker”). Phoenix’s mother was Jewish. His father was not. When he was a child, his parents were members of a Christian cult. He’s been secular as an adult and, a few years ago, Phoenix described himself as a “secular Jew.”

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November 2023

The 92nd Street Y November programs Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 20 By Jane Schiff, Program Committee Chair

onday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. – “Big Heart Little Stove:” Erin French in Conversation with

Ina Garten Culinary superstar Erin French, chefowner of Maine’s The Lost Kitchen, Magnolia Network favorite and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir “Finding Freedom” and “The Lost Kitchen” cookbook, joins us with the iconic Ina Garten for a talk about French’s new book, “Big Heart Little Stove: Bringing Home Meals and Moments from The Lost Kitchen.” French’s 40-seat restaurant in a restored gristmill “in the middle of nowhere” in her hometown of Freedom, Maine was named one of Time’s “World’s Greatest Places,” and has become a sought-after destination for food lovers across the globe. French brings the stories behind favorite recipes from her new book, including signature Lost Kitchen dishes like pecorino puffs, tomato and peach soup and salted caramel custards, and shares what fuels her distinctive personal style and culinary philosophy: “Start with the best ingredients you can find, keep it simple and serve with love.” French and Garten are two of the food world’s most beloved luminaries. Don’t miss the chance to hear them live and together!

Thursday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Neil deGrasse Tyson in conversation with Gayle King: “Starry Messenger” Join renowned astrophysicist, bestselling author and one of the most popular figures in modern science, Neil deGrasse Tyson, when he discusses his new book, “Starry Messenger.” Bringing a refreshing cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth and shining a new light on the crucial fault lines of our time — war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender

Monday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. “Iconic America:” David Rubenstein and Ken Burns in conversation with Jelani Cobb Join philanthropist and author David Rubenstein with Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns in conversation with acclaimed journalist and writer Jelani Cobb on how history and storytelling teach us who we are — and Rubenstein’s new PBS documentary series, “Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein.” How we tell our national story has always been contentious — but in recent years, it has been used across the political spectrum in a larger cultural war that threatens to divide us. Burns’ films and Rubenstein’s “Iconic America” aim to tell our national story in a way that unites us — even when it means telling hard truths. Interspersed with clips from “Iconic America,” hear them discuss how history and storytelling can inspire civic engagement, what it means to be a student of history, what they’ve learned about America through their series, stories that didn’t make it onto the screen, and more. Purchase tickets to any and all of the 92nd Street Y programs at www.jewish naples.org.

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The new “it” street food in Israel By Chef Dalia

eet the “it” Friday challahschnitzel sandwich — the street food version of Israeli kids’ favorite food and the most iconic pre-Shabbat sandwich that took the country by storm. Over the last few years, you can’t miss the growing trend around Israel of schnitzel on challah, often made on a huge challah or challah roll with layers of matbucha, schnitzel, fried eggplant, tahini and pickles. This mouthwatering sandwich was a “childhood must” at my house, just like in many Israeli households. Friday noon was always very hectic: the house is quiet and squeaky clean, and a small army of pots and trays filled with delicious food is sitting on the kitchen counter. For lunch, my mom served us a plate of samples from Shabbat pots, but small ones, so we are

properly hungry for the main event. And hungry we were! When my mom headed for the shower, I quickly snuck into the kitchen, tore up a couple of thick chunks of challah, slathered it with matbucha, fried eggplants and a

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• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. • Divide dough into 14 equal parts. Roll each piece into a ball, arrange on the side of the working surface and cover lightly with a towel. • Working with one ball at a time, divide each ball into 3 equal parts and roll them into strands of equal length. Connect the three strands at the top and braid them. When you’re done, tuck the ends under the roll and shape it nicely. Transfer to the parchment paper linedbaking sheet and continue with the rest of the rolls. • Cover rolls with a paper towel and let stand until it is almost double in size, about 45 minutes. • Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. • Mix egg yolk with olive oil and sugar, and gently brush the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. • Bake the rolls for 15 minutes. • Cool on a cooling rack.

Ingredients • 2 cup warm water • 3 Tbsp. dry active yeast • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 lb. bread flour • 2 eggs at room temperature • 1/3 cup oil • 4 tsp. salt For the egg wash • 1 egg yolk • 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 Tbsp. sugar • 4 Tbsp. sesame seeds

• 12 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and thinly sliced • 2 tsp. sugar • 2 tsp. salt • 1/2 cup oil • 2 Tbsp. paprika • 1 tsp. cumin • ¼ tsp. turmeric

Personal Chef Dalia Hemed can be reached at daliahemed@msn.com. comfort food, combining fried schnitzel, fried eggplant and matbucha in a challah roll topped with tahini and crunchy Israeli pickles. What’s not to love? My take on this sandwich is much easier but still equally delicious.

paprika in the first bowl and mix it all together. In the second bowl, put two eggs, chili sauce, mustard and mayonnaise, and beat them lightly with ½ teaspoon salt. Put breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon paprika in the third bowl. • Dip each chicken piece in the flour mix, shake off any access flour, dip in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs, making sure the schnitzel is nicely coated on all sides. Transfer to a tray and continue with the rest of the chicken. • Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. • Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add a few schnitzels without overcrowding the pan and fry on both sides until golden and fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to the cooling rack and repeat with the rest of the schnitzel. Serve immediately.

Matboucha (Moroccan tomato dip)

Directions • Drain the juice from the tomatoes. Set aside. • Put 1/2 cup oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook until just golden, then add tomatoes, sugar and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cook on low simmer for 2 hours (with no lid on), stirring occasionally. Adjust heat to keep at a low simmer, making sure the matbucha does not burn at the bottom of the pot. • After tomatoes have been cooked for 2 hours, mix ½ cup oil, paprika, cumin and turmeric into the pot. Let tomatoes cook on low simmer for another 10 minutes, uncovered.

Ingredients • 2 cans 28 oz. diced tomatoes. • 1 cup canola oil

Israeli-style schnitzel

Ingredients •1 large eggplant • 1 tsp. salt • canola oil for frying

Ingredients • 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breast • 1 C. all-purpose flour • 1 C. cornstarch • 1 tsp. paprika • 2 large eggs • 1 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce • 1 Tbsp. brown mustard • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise • 1½ tsp. salt • 3 Tbsp. water • 1½ C. breadcrumbs • canola oil for frying

Directions • Peel eggplant (optional) and slice to ¼ inch-thick slices lengthwise. Arrange in a colander and sprinkle each layer with salt. Let eggplant stand in the colander over a large bowl for ½ hour. Dry with paper towels. • Put 1/2 inch oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add eggplant slices and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Directions • Slice chicken breast into thin slices and get a few small schnitzels. • Prepare three medium bowls and a tray to hold the prepared schnitzels. • Put flour, cornstarch and ½ teaspoon

Assembling the sandwich • Slice the challah rolls open and generously spread with matboucha. Top with a few schnitzels with fried eggplant between them, then top with tahini and pickles.

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couple of schnitzels (…always schnitzel on Friday). I didn’t dare to touch other stuff, like the spicy fish stew I love so much — my mom would know right away that someone had dug into the pot. But schnitzels are piled high, and no one will notice if a couple are missing. Decades later, the challahschnitzel-matbucha-eggplant combo quickly became the most popular dish in Israel. Nowadays, it is widely imitated by many fast-food restaurants and is popular at home as well. The iconic Shabbat sandwich is the sandwich to sink your teeth into for lunch on Fridays when people are hungry, before the big Friday night meal. This delicious sandwich is definitely

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Monday, November 6: 7:00 - 8:30pm at Chabad of Naples, 1789 Manadarin Road 6:00 - 6:45pm • Private Reception with Six13 members, including 1-2 songs, cocktails and snacks Light nosh and beverages after the show Six Jewish boys take the stage, each equipped with only a microphone and the resolve to entertain. Suddenly, you’re hearing full-fledged contemporary pop and soulful rock anthems with hard-hitting “drums,” deep bass and powerful lead vocals. The group is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard – and you can’t quite figure out how that sound is being generated by nothing more than six guys and their voices. The Jewish favorites you grew up with intermingle with clever parodies of today’s hits and catchy Six13 originals. Along the way, there are laughs, singalongs, demonstrations, words of Torah and more – and by the end of the night, you’ve made six new friends. Six13 is a groundbreaking, six-man a cappella vocal band anchored by a strong Jewish identity, fueled by soulful harmonies, intricate arrangements and their dynamic, full-band-like sound. The New York City-based group is an international phenomenon online, where their videos have been viewed over 20 million times. Eight awardwinning albums have landed Six13 among the top Jewish music artists on iTunes and Spotify. Six13 has performed at the White House, the Chabad Telethon and Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center; headlined the North American Jewish Choral Festival; and sang for major league sporting events.

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Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: How the Words You Choose Shape Your Destiny Tuesday, November 14 • 7:00 - 8:30pm at Chabad of Naples Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is the bestselling author of 16 books on Judaism, including Jewish Literacy, Rebbe, Biblical Literacy and A Code of Ethics. He was named by Talk magazine as one of the 50 best speakers in the United States. Rabbi Telushkin has crafted a presentation, based on the fully revised edition of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, that can shape your personal relationships, elevate you as a person and even advance your career. His talk explores the harm in spreading gossip, rumors or others’ secrets, and offers techniques for avoiding excessive anger and unfairly worded criticism. And in a wide-ranging discussion of words that heal, he sensitizes us to subtleties of speech that we may never have considered before, and shows us how to turn every exchange into an opportunity. With this talk, Rabbi Telushkin brings his classic book into the modern age of social media and online discourse. The book became the motivating force behind Senators Joseph Lieberman and Connie Mack’s Senate Resolution #151 to establish a “National Speak No Evil Day” throughout the United States. photo by Stephen Friedgood

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Operation Harvest Festival, November 1943 Comedy Night and Menorah Lighting featuring Sarge December 9 at 7:30 PM Nina IserJewish Cultural Center MCA is happy to welcome back to Naples, Sarge. Three years ago, he performed for a sellout crowd at Off the Hook Comedy Club. Comedian Sarge Is an entertainer who has performed worldwide to adoring audiences. A triple threat - a musical piano savant, amazing improvisational comedian and singer. His book, “Black Boychik”, traces his hilarious, inspirational life of twists and turns, ups and downs. Celebrate the third night of Hanukah with candle lighting and comedy. Light refreshments will follow the show. To register, go to:

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The Cardozo Society is formed as a way to network the many existing and new Jewish attorneys in our legal community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples continues to reach out to raise awareness through this association of Jewish attorneys promoting professionalism, cooperation, and identification with our Jewish community. For more information contact Joshua Bialek at

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By Paul R. Bartrop, Professor Emeritus of History, Florida Gulf Coast University

ighty years ago this During Operation Harmonth, on Nov. 3, vest Festival, the victims 1943, what was arguwere initially ordered to dig ably the largest single daymassive trenches designed long mass murder operation to combat oncoming Soviet of Jews to take place over tanks, but it was feint; the entirety of World War instead, the trenches were II happened. used as mass graves. During Referred to by the Nazis the mass shootings at both as Operation Harvest FestiMajdanek and Trawniki, val (Aktion Erntefest), it was music was played over loudordered by Reichsführer-SS speakers to drown out the Paul Bartrop Heinrich Himmler to be a sounds of continuous gunplanned operation carried out in direct shots. The process was completed in a retaliation for a sequence of resistance single day at Majdanek and Trawniki; it activities in concentration camps and took place over two days at Poniatowa, ghettos. The plan was put in the hands however, owing to prisoner resistance of SS officers Christian Wirth and Jakob within the camp. Sporrenberg. Operation Harvest Festival was Wirth had already been closely responsible for the largest single numinvolved in the Nazi “euthanasia” ber of causalities during a mass shootprogram known as Aktion T4, which ing conducted by the SS, resulting in murdered tens of thousands of Gerthe death of approximately 43,000 mans with intellectual and physical Polish Jews across the three locadisabilities, before being transferred out tions. Unquestionably, it destroyed the of the program in the summer of 1941. Jewish population of the Lublin district He was the overall commander of the of German-occupied Poland. It was part much larger murder program known as of the much larger Operation Reinhard Operation Reinhard, of which Opera(Aktion Reinhard), an organized mass tion Harvest Festival was part. murder of all Polish Jews in GermanSporrenberg was SS and higher occupied Poland. police leader (SSPF) in Lublin, Poland After Majdanek had been liquidated, and was given the task of overseeing Erich Muhsfeldt was transferred back and implementing the mass shooting of to Auschwitz. Captured after the war, Jews during Operation Harvest Festival. he was tried for war crimes by the U.S. Heinrich Himmler ordered the opermilitary, found guilty of committing ation to take place following multiple atrocities at the Flossenbürg concenexpressions of resistance throughout the tration camp and sentenced to life in areas of Poland controlled by Germany prison. He was, however, extradited in which revolts had taken place. Speto Poland, where he was retried by cifically mentioned were revolts at the the Supreme National Tribunal at the Sobibór and Treblinka death camps as Auschwitz Trial in Kraków, and senwell as earlier revolts that had taken tenced to death by hanging for crimes place in the Warsaw, Białystok and against humanity. He was executed on Vilna ghettos. Fearing further Jewish Jan. 24, 1948. resistance, Operation Harvest Festival After the war, Jakob Sporrenberg was planned and carried out with the stood trial in Poland. Convicted in 1950 intention of crushing any possibility of of war crimes and sentenced to death, further resistance. he was executed in December 1952. Operation Harvest Festival began at Christian Wirth, the overall comdawn on Nov. 3, 1943, when the conmander of Operation Reinhard — of centration camp at Lublin-Majdanek, which Operation Harvest Festival together with labor camps at Trawniki was part — was also instrumental in and Poniatowa, were surrounded by SS developing what were known as the and German police. The inmates were Operation Reinhard camps (Bełżec, taken out of the camps and shot, their Sobibór and Treblinka), the exterminabodies falling into massive ditches. At tion camps specifically designed for the Majdanek, the operation took place purpose of Jewish mass murder. He was under the watchful eye of an SS nonkilled by Yugoslav Partisans on May 26, commissioned officer, Erich Muhsfeldt. 1944 in Hrpelje-Kozina (now part of Originally, Muhsfeldt served at Slovenia) near Trieste after the concluAuschwitz in 1940 but was transferred sion of Operation Reinhard. to Majdanek on Nov. 15. 1941. When It is a sobering reflection that not that camp was liquidated after Operatoo much later in far-away Australia, tion Harvest Festival, he was transferred the twelfth anniversary of Operation back to Auschwitz, where he worked Harvest Festival coincided with this supervising Jewish Sonderkommando writer’s day of birth. Placed in this conprisoners in the gas chamber complex text, the Holocaust remains very much in Crematoria II and III. part of an ongoing history. At Majdanek, Muhsfeldt oversaw the Paul R. Bartrop is Professor Emeritus day’s events on Nov. 3 as the Jews were of History and the former Director of the separated from the rest of the prisoners Center for Holocaust and Genocide Research and taken to be killed. Thus, he was at Florida Gulf Coast University. closely involved in the mass shooting of the camp’s Jewish inmates.

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The swastika tattoo Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello enough but how could she tell Kyle that … slurs. Silence can send door and invited Kyle to join his best friend was no longer welcome in the message that derogatory the conversation, Kyle heard her home? How would Kyle react? Did he remarks … are acceptable.” Joe’s explanation. It was several know that Joe was obviously antisemitic? “Well,” Lillian said years ago when he turned 18 Would speaking up damage the special aloud. “A swastika tattoo that his buddies dared him relationship that she and Kyle shared? is a symbolic slur. If I say to get the tattoo. At first Joe Reluctant to turn to her friends for nothing, it’s like I’m saythought it was cool – “edgy,” he advice, Lillian engaged “Mr. Google.” ing that the swastika is said. “I didn’t really know what Whenever she wanted to know someOK.” Lillian clicked on it meant.” Joe looked at Lillian. thing, learn something or understand “compose” and wrote to “Now, I do.” Rabbi Barbara something, Lillian powered on the Kyle. “I’m looking forward Joe had been thinking about Aiello computer and asked “Mr. Google” her to having you and Joe join having the swastika removed question. On this particular sleepless me for lunch.” and had investigated tattoo removal procenight, Lillian asked for “Ideas to combat “No kugel?” Kyle sniffed and opened dures. “For a tattoo like this,” Joe said, “It antisemitism.” Kyle had called to say that the oven door. “What’s up?” will cost me about $800 to have it taken he was coming for lunch on Saturday and Lillian smiled and brought out three off. I want to do it but I can’t afford it.” bringing Joe as well. Lillian knew she deli-wrapped sandwiches. “I’m having Lillian smiled. “If you’re serious, I’ll needed to do something but what could computer problems. My iPad is on the help you. We can make a deal. I’ll advance one individual do? fritz. Kyle, could you the money if you pay me back by To her amazeyou work on it? Joe washing my car, painting my bathroom “Speak out against ment, Lillian found and I won’t disturb and helping me clean and organize my hundreds of sites, you. We’ll be out on storage bin!” antisemitic … slurs. most developed by the lanai.” When Joe said “Deal,” Lillian smiled. Silence can send the mesJewish organizations, And so it was When Joe hugged her, Lillian didn’t freeze including one that that Lillian took and when Joe said, “I’m sorry,” Lillian cried. sage that derogatory offered 90 suggesJoe’s hand, offered For 10 years, Rabbi Barbara Aiello remarks … are acceptable.” tions for respondhim a chair and served the Aviva Campus for Senior Life ing to antisemitism closed the sliding as resident rabbi. Her most popular col(WordstoAction – Empowering Students doors. Through the glass, Kyle could see umns are now published in her new book, to Address Antisemitism). In the section Joe as he pushed up his sleeve, uncover“Aging Jewishly,” available on Amazon titled “In Your Home and Personal Life,” ing the Nazi symbol. He could see his books. Rabbi Barbara now lives and works Lillian found several guidelines that grandma’s animated expressions as she in Italy, where she is rabbi of Italy’s first addressed her dilemma, among them spoke about her family’s experience in Reconstructionist synagogue. Contact her at item 7: “Speak out against antisemitic Nazi Germany. When Lillian opened the rabbi@rabbibarbara.com.

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t’s always a good day when my grandson comes to visit!” Lillian thought to herself. Her smile said it all as she gave a quick wave to her friends. “I’ve got to rush. Kyle loves kugel so I’m making it for him and his friend, Joe.” Lillian got to work and just like clockwork, when the oven timer signaled the kugel was done, the doorbell chimed signaling that Kyle and Joe had arrived. Kyle let his nose lead the way to the kitchen. “Sure smells great, Grandma.” Joe nodded in agreement and asked to use the bathroom to wash up. Pushing up his sleeves, Joe made his way to the sink just as Lillian observed his forearm. She gasped. In bold black and red, Lillian saw the unmistakable drawing of a swastika. How could it be that Kyle, her grandson, the great grandson of Holocaust survivors, was friends with someone who displayed the hated Nazi symbol as a tattoo on his arm? For the first time since they’d been sharing Shabbat lunch together, Lillian was strangely quiet. When it came time to leave, Lillian stiffened when Joe offered her a hug. Kyle noticed and whispered, “Gram, is there something wrong?” Lillian lied. “It’s nothing really. Just a little indigestion, that’s all.” For the next several weeks, Lillian obsessed about Joe’s swastika tattoo. She didn’t know what to do. Joe seemed nice

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12,000 join race to memorialize Israel’s fallen Druze soldiers Israel’s minister of defense and IDF chief of staff among event participants

avi Forest, Israel (Sept. 22, 2023) – In honor of fallen Druze soldiers who lost their lives fighting in Israel’s wars and military operations, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, were among 12,000+ Israelis (including 6,000 IDF soldiers) who participated in the 9th Unity Race. The event was initiated by the association “Bishvil Habanim” and sponsored by Friends of the IDF (FIDF), AFIS, Ha’aguda Lema’an Hachayal, the host council (Lower Galilee Regional Council, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Culture and Sports) and the Druze Beit Labanim. The goal was to showcase the contributions of the Druze community to Israeli society, to stimulate a multicultural discourse and create connections between the different communities in Israel. Starting in the Lavi Forest in the Lower Galilee near Nabi Shu'ayb (the most sacred site to Druze), the race included 10k and 5k runs as well as a 3k public walk and a 25k bike ride. The founder of the event, Brigadier General (res.) Amal Asad, invited the general public to take part: “In the days of division and rift in our nation, this event, which is an active commemoration project in memory of the fallen Druze fighters, is a unifying event and holds a

great value to the entire society in Israel. Especially during this period, I call on the people of Israel to come to a show of solidarity, to express sympathy and support for the members of the bereaved families and to get to know the members of the Druze community and their ways of life." During the event, thousands of visitors enjoyed traditional Druze cuisine, and took part in sports and other activities organized for participants of all ages. At the culmination of the race, there was a festive ceremony attended by families of bereaved soldiers and senior officers from the security forces. “FIDF is proud to take part in this meaningful yearly event held in remembrance of 492 fallen Druze soldiers who lost their lives while defending the state of Israel,” said General (Res.) Yehiel Gozal, FIDF executive director, Israel operations. “Druze soldiers are a critical part of the IDF, and we support those serving in all units, offering a range of programs and services to ensure their needs are met.” The Druze religious community is spread mainly across Israel, Lebanon and Syria. Israel’s Druze population

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numbers about 150,000 with most members proudly serving in the IDF and security forces. In recognition of the community’s longstanding and ongoing service to the safety and security of Israel, FIDF — in partnership with the Ministry of Defense and thanks to a donation from Haim and Cheryl Saban — is funding a 25,000-square-foot Druze Heritage Center in the town of Kisra-Sumei (northern Galilee), which will house a wealth of resources for the Druze community, including youth, active-duty soldiers and veterans. It will include, among other

things, courses for active-duty soldiers and accommodations for the length of the courses, a conference hall, a heritage room, a large backyard for activities and events and a venue for preparation for IDF service. Released soldiers will be able to take advantage of the academic preparation courses provided at the center, ensuring that they can fulfill their dreams of higher education. They can also visit the center for gatherings of reserve units, meetings for groups of released soldiers and employment fairs.

Join the Christian & Jewish communities of SW Florida, as together, we demonstrate our love and support for the Covenant Land of Israel and her children. Consulate General of Israel Maor Elbaz-Starinsky and Robert Stearns of Eagles Wings will be speaking to promote esteem and understanding that we hold in common as believers in the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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Maor Elbaz-Starinsky Consul General of Israel Keynote Speaker Maor Elbaz-Starinsky is the Consul General of Israel in Miami. A career diplomat since 2006, Maor is building and strengthening partnerships and coalitions for Israel with people and governments of Florida, Puerto Rico, and other states in the nation. Maor works together with the large and influential Jewish and Israeli communities in Florida, promoting interfaith cooperation and combating Antisemitism and racism.

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Despite ethnic unrest, lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates sukkot in Northeastern India

anipur, India (Sept. 28, 2023) – Like many Jews around the world, the Bnei Menashe community of northeastern India is gathering to celebrate Sukkot this week despite the ethnic unrest and widespread violence which started May 3 in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, affecting hundreds of Bnei Menashe Jewish families. In their festival prayers, the Bnei Menashe will offer a special plea: to fulfill their ageold dream to make Aliyah to Israel during the coming year. “Despite these challenging times for the Bnei Menashe and even in the farthest reaches of northeastern India, they have continued to uphold the ancient tradition of building Sukkot in honor of the festival,” said Shavei Israel Founder and Chairman, Michael Freund. “We fervently hope that next year, they will be able to do so in Israel.” According to Freund, at least one Bnei Menashe community member, Yoel Baite, a father of four, was killed, and several others remain hospitalized with injuries. In the southern Manipur district of Churachandpur, Shavei Israel has opened a relief center to assist more than 1,100 Bnei Menashe that have sought refuge there. The organization’s local staff, together with people dispatched from Israel, have been arranging for temporary shelter for the families and distributing food packages containing rice, lentils, vegetables and other basic items. In addition,

Shavei Israel has given diapers and baby formula to parents with infants, medicine to the sick and elderly, and have purchased clothing such as shirts, pants, etc., since many of the refugees were forced to leave their belongings behind. The remaining Bnei Menashe refugees are spread out in three other locations, and Shavei Israel is providing assistance to all of them. In Kangpokpi, Manipur, the organization’s staff are helping 200 refugees; in the border town of Moreh, they are providing aid to 350 people; and they are assisting those in the neighboring state of Mizoram, where 350 Bnei Menashe fled from Manipur. So far, Shavei Israel received support from UJA-Federation of NY, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Christians for Israel and various other groups. But, according to Freund, the situation is dire and additional funding will be necessary to continue to sustain the refugees. “Thus far, more than 2,000 Bnei Menashe (representing 40% of the entire community in all of northeastern India) have been forced to flee their homes,” said Freund. “This figure is nearly double the number that had been displaced just two months ago, as the situation has continued to deteriorate. Nearly all those who have fled have been left destitute.” The Bnei Menashe, or sons of Manasseh, claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, who were sent into exile by the Assyrian Empire

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The northeastern India Bnei Menashe communities of Manipur and Mizoram celebrate Sukkot. Courtesy of Shavei Israel more than 27 centuries ago. Their ancestors wandered through Central Asia and the Far East for centuries, before settling in what is now northeastern India, along the borders of Burma and Bangladesh. Throughout their sojourn in exile, the Bnei Menashe continued to practice Judaism just as their ancestors did, including observing the Sabbath, keeping kosher, celebrating the festivals and

following the laws of family purity. They continued to nourish the dream of one day returning to the land of their ancestors, the land of Israel. Thus far, Shavei Israel has made the dream of Aliyah, immigration to Israel, possible for over 5,000 Bnei Menashe and plans to help bring more members of the community to Israel. Currently, there are 5,000 Bnei Menashe awaiting their return to the Jewish homeland.

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Annual Breakfast for Israel to honor Bravermans, feature decorated IDF squad commander By Jennifer Milton, Senior National Communications Manager

aples, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 — Jewish National Fund-USA’s annual Breakfast for Israel will return to Naples on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, 10 a.m. at Daniels Pavilion at Artis—Naples. The leading nonprofit for Israel’s complimentary community event will take place on Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people to “do good” on that day by volunteering their time, donating to charity or performing another good deed for their local community and beyond. The Breakfast for Israel will honor Jeanne and Neil Braverman for their unparalleled commitment to the land and people of Israel. Neil is a member of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Naples Board of Directors. In addition, the Bravermans are recipients of the

organization’s prestigious Tree of Life® Award and recently became members of Jewish National Fund-USA’s World Chairman’s Council, a donor society for the organization’s partners (donors) who have philanthropically gifted a lifetime contribution of $1 million or more. Jewish National Fund-USA’s signature annual event will also feature Izzy Ezagui, a decorated squad commander in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who will share his captivating story about being one of the only soldiers in the world who lost an arm in combat and returned to the battlefield. Now a reservist in an elite IDF unit, Ezagui delivers inspirational talks across the United States and internationally. The Algemeiner Journal, a publication covering the Middle East, Israel and matters of Jewish interest around the world,

recently named Ezagui one of 100 people positively influencing Jewish life. Additionally, in 2011, former Israeli president Shimon Peres awarded him one of Israel's highest military honors. “Jewish National Fund-USA is truly ‘your voice in Israel,’” said Norm Isaacs, co-president, Jewish National FundUSA’s Naples Board of Directors. “Every day, this organization is making an impact in Israel’s Negev Desert and Galilee regions and creating a vibrant future for the land and people of our Jewish Homeland. Join me at this event to hear from this incredible featured speaker and learn about the organization’s bold and visionary initiatives providing Zionist education for the next generation, medical care, fire and rescue services, creating employment opportunities, and more.”

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Jewish National Fund-USA mobilizes to raise $10 million for aid to the people of Israel From defense equipment to housing to meeting the basic needs of those who have had to flee their homes, and more

ew York, Oct. 8, 2023 — In the wake of the unprecedented, unprovoked and devastating attack by Hamas from Gaza on civilian communities in Israel, Jewish National Fund-USA mobilizes to raise funds critical to meeting national defense needs as well as the immediate crisis created by thousands of people being forced to flee and evacuate their homes in the shadow of war. Jewish National Fund-USA has worked in close partnership with the communities suffering most for decades and is uniquely prepared to assist in meeting emergency needs created by the current crisis, including housing, transportation, bedding and equipment, and hygiene

kits for the displaced; protective equipment for communities and for reservists reporting for duty both in the south and in the north where fears persist that Hezbollah will soon enter the fray; and firefighting equipment to manage the ongoing rocket fire from Gaza and protect homes and property. The organization is also looking ahead to a time when healing and recovery will be at hand and aims to fund psychological treatment for those most affected along the Gaza border through its network of resilience centers and therapeutic facilities. “This campaign is about helping people in need, but it’s also about

ensuring that Hamas does not win, not only by murdering us, but by killing our spirit. We must come together to support and ensure that they can rebuild their beautiful communities, to show that the Jewish people are strong, we are resilient, we are united, and we will not be defeated by terror. We will show the people of Israel that we are with them, and they are never alone,” says Jewish National Fund-USA CEO Russell Robinson. Jewish National Fund-USA is also prepared to assist communities in the north as needed. The organization has already requisitioned portable bomb shelters for Kiryat Shmona, another

close partnership, and continues to assess needs on the ground as they arise. “The need is great, and the need is now, and we are both devastated and honored to be able to rise to this horrible moment to assist Israelis in anything that will help, and our commitment to their safety, well-being and, eventually, their healing is steadfast,” says JNF President Dr. Sol Lizerbram, when speaking about the campaign. “We are in close communication to ensure that we are there to meet this evolving situation, and we hope that you will join us in showing Israel that we are here for them, now and always.” To support this campaign, visit jnf.org/supportisrael.

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sing a readily available free internet tool, longevity calculator, I recently discovered that my individualized life expectancy is estimated at 98 years. Hallelujah, two-thirds

down, one third to go. It brought to mind something my grandfather said, having outlived everyone else of his generation in the family and neighborhood, “No witnesses left who know how it was.” Abraham lived 175 years, a biblical youngster compared to Adam’s 930 years and Methuselah’s 802. “Who were their witnesses,” I wonder. Who chronicled their life stories? Someone did, whether mortal or not. The last of the extremely long-lived Antediluvian patriarchs, Noah, died at the age of 950. The human lifespan

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who have been killed. And the number of casualties is rising. May their memories be a blessing! Hundreds more have been critically injured. The Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) is treating many wounded from around the country. We are grateful to our HMO colleagues for caring for those injured in this vicious assault and pray that Israel overcomes this terrible crisis as quickly as possible. Hadassah is deploying emergency measures to protect and heal the people of Israel. The potential horrors are unprecedented. We urgently need your support. Hadassah is monitoring the situation closely, assessing the needs and acting wherever we can help. Our youth villages are supporting their students, staff and families with counseling and other services. They are also standing by to take in many more students and families of those who have been injured or killed. Please support Hadassah today! Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow and CEO Naomi Adler sent their message with pride, passion and purpose. You can help the people of Israel and contribute to advances in medicine by joining our Collier/Lee Hadassah chapter. Mark your calendar to attend our next program called “Keeping Our Faith” on Nov. 15, 11 a.m. at Audubon Country Club. Cantor Donna Azu of Temple Shalom joins us and will be interviewed by Diane Schwartz. The event also features a Crafty Women’s Artisans’ Showcase and a delicious luncheon. I hope that a peaceful year lies ahead. We pray that all our wishes during our September holidays will be honored. I look forward to seeing you soon!

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Collier/Lee Hadassah announces third annual Inspiring Women honorees By Diane Schwartz, Collier/Lee Hadassah Past President

ollier/Lee Hadassah announces Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida A career highlight was being galSonya (Sunny) Lubner and celebrates the 2024 Inspirfor 16 years, was a docent at The Baker lery director for Circle Fine Art located Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, ing Women from Collier and Lee Museum for 13 years and, for the last on the stylish Michigan Avenue in Sunny Lubner is the daughter of influcounties. Ellaine Rosen, Gayle Dorio and two years, has been serving as a docent at Chicago. It was there that Dorio won ential anti-apartheid activists, Hymie Sonya (Sunny) Lubner will be honored the Naples Art Institute. Rosen has also several sales awards and organized many and Esther Barsel, who spent their lives on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Hadassah presented numerous lectures at Carnegie artists’ shows. She also travelled around fighting for justice and equality alongside is proud to present each honoree with Mellon University and the University of the country to several Circle galleries Nelson Mandela. This message resonated the Lynn Wilner Award, in recognition Pittsburgh; at numerous synagogues in providing staff sales training. A projfor her throughout her adult life. of the chapter’s late past president who Pittsburgh, New York and Naples; and ect to remember was as a member of After graduating from Trinity College inspired so many to join and become for Jewish Federations in Pittsburgh, Boca the American Women’s of London with studies active in Hadassah. Raton and Naples. Group in Paris, Dorio in literature and theThrough its programs, training and She even managed to find time to ran a successful fashion atre arts, Lubner taught work around the globe, Hadassah empowestablish “Art ’n Facts,” a business selling show held at the Amerispeech and drama while ers women to learn and lead in their works of art at wholesale prices to the c a n Em b a s s y w h e n performing in repercareer, volunteer and community leaderpublic, interior designers, corporations Pamela Harriman was tory, mainly the clasship roles. With this emphasis in mind, and museums around the country for the ambassador. sics: Shakespeare, Ibsen the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah has 20 years. Personally, Dorio is and Shaw. She and her created the Inspiring Women event to recRosen has served her Jewish communicommitted to Tikkun husband, Clive, marognize the importance, value and impact ties, chairing various programs and fundOlam in her commuried in 1968 and bore empowered women make in our comraisers for synagogues, Israel Bonds, the nity wherever she lived two children, Claudia munities. The honorees Zionist Organization across the countr y. and Daniel. have used their leaderof America and Jewish She was both a board Refusing to raise ship skills, dedication, Federations. For many member of the Lexingtheir children under the experience, generosity years, she chanted the ton Arts Council and apartheid system, they Sunny Lubner and time to make a difYom Kippur Haftorah the Museum for Culimmigrated to America ference in their organiat Beth Shalom Conture and Diversity while living in Lexin 1978. The family came directly to Fort zations and the quality gregation in Pittsburgh ington, Kentucky. She co-founded Myers, a small town in those days comof our lives. Ultimately, and has now done so at a band booster club in Highland pared to the cosmopolitan, cultured city their efforts impact so Temple Shalom the last Park, Illinois. they left. They missed family but loved the many people in our comtwo years. Here in Naples, Florida, she chaired warmth and acceptance of the American munities and Hadassah For 60 years, she has the Jewish Book Festival of Greater people. They forged long-term bonds in is proud to honor these been happily married Naples for two years (2021-2023). She Southwest Florida; in fact, she has been inspiring women. to Rick, with whom created the idea of having a magic show in a book club with the same women for “It’s exciting to recshe built a wonderful to benefit Jewish Federation of Greater over 40 years. ognize Ellaine Rosen, family of two accomNaples and pursued world-renowned Lubner was a happy stay-at-home Ellaine Rosen Gayle Dorio and Sunny plished daughters and magician Joshua Jay to make it happen. mom while her husband worked hard and Lubner, not only for their individual five grandsons. Rosen is a proud Life Dorio has been an instructor for became an icon in the furnishing industry. accomplishments but also for their Member of Hadassah. FGCU Academy (continuing education) Clive and their son, Daniel, have successimpact,” said Chapter President, Joyce for the past 12 years and teaches different fully rebuilt their design business, Clive Toub. “Geared to the community as well levels of mahjong and growing orchids. Gayle Dorio Daniel Home. It was an easy decision as Hadassah members, attendees and Having been recognized as one of the Always on the move from across the to start again in Naples, and the family supporters of these Inspiring Women will top orchid growers at Naples Orchid country to around the world, Gayle Dorio recently opened a fourth showroom in have an opportunity to celebrate their Society, she was asked to teach for their is a graduate of the University of Mastheir hometown of Fort Myers. talents, gifts and their passion for what culture classes. She has lectured many sachusetts in Amherst, where she earned Led by her parents’ activism, Lubner they do.” times on the subject, even appearing at the a Bachelor of Science degree in architechas devoted much of her life to causes Naples Botanical Garden. ture/design. After graduation, the Dorio benefiting women and children, human She volunteers at the Harry Chapin Ellaine Rosen family, including two sons, Paul and Jay, rights and the arts — so many aspects Food Bank. Dorio was a member of A Renaissance woman, Ellaine Rosen has relocated 17 times as husband, Marty, close to her heart. The Lubners value their Naples Jewish Congregation for six years, many talents and interests, which she was heavily recruited by headhunters for Jewish heritage, and have supported their organizing the Aliyot shares with family, friends and the public executive positions from synagogue Temple Beth El since 1980 for High Holy Days. at large. She is known for her lectures, around the country all and are active in the Jewish Federation of Since 2002, she has guided tours and enthusiastic presenthe way to Paris. Lee and Charlotte Counties. been a proud member of tations. Her educational background Dorio began her Over the years, she has served on Temple Shalom. She has prepared her for expertise in a variety of career, working as the Mayor Henderson’s Diversity and Inclualso volunteered time scholarly areas. Earning her Bachelor of interior designer for a sion Advisory Board for the City of Fort doing stand-up comedy Science degree from Columbia Univerlarge furniture company, Myers, was a panelist on an international for various Naples orgasity, at the same time, she also achieved a ultimately establishing conference on racism and has been an nizations and is always bachelor of religious education from the her own business as active member of several community happy to speak up and Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Gayle M Dorio Interior service organizations. She is on the speak out. Rosen then earned a Master of EducaDesign, doing both resigoverning board of Progressive Women Dorio’s devotion to tion from the Harvard Graduate School dential and commercial of SW Florida. After retiring from the Hadassah is evident as of Education. From there, she earned design. Passing the twostage, Lubner has been a proud board she was secretary of the a degree in interior design at LaSalle day NCIDQ exam on member of the prestigious Actors’ EquityCollier-Lee Chapter, University and crowned her education at her first attempt and sanctioned Florida Repertory Theatre for Gayle Dorio nominating committee the University of Pittsburgh as a doctoral after the requisite expeover two decades. She was honored as a chair and a past president. She was feacandidate in a customized program of rience requirement, she became a profesgrande dame by PACE Center for Girls tured in the Hadassah magazine and webJudaic studies, art history and religion, sional member of the American Society in 2023. site as an outstanding Hadassah leader. completing all but the dissertation. of Interior Designers. She has worked at As an empowered woman, Lubner She served as vice president for philanTo put her talents and background design studios, for furniture companies says she deeply appreciates the privilege thropy for the Hadassah Central Region. to practical use, Rosen has lectured on — including the local Robb & Stucky in of being named an Inspiring Woman. She supports and practices philanthropy secular art, Jewish art and the Holocaust. Fort Myers where she won two awards in You are invited to mark your calendar in many ways on behalf of Hadassah and She served as a docent at the Carnegie her first year and helped set up and train for the March 3, 2024 event, a luncheon Israel. Dorio is a life member of HadasMuseum of Art in Pittsburgh for 35 staff for the Bonita Springs location where from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Audubon sah and is proud to be a Hadassah Legacy years, where she wrote an impressionist she was sales manager. Happily, her own Country Club. For information and Society member, remembering Hadassah guide for docent training. In Naples, design business has continued for more to receive an invitation, please email in her estate planning. she has been serving as a docent at the than 40 years. collierleehadassah@gmail.com.

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Honoring the sacred privilege of remembrance tradition, and a source of inspiration from one generation to the next. Rabbi One can't help but wish for a world where ultimate importance isn't measured Ammos in heroism and bloodshed. Those of us Chorny fortunate to have been raised in freedom must never take this gift for granted. As General George Patton once noted, we should not mourn the fallen but, rather, emembrance is not merely a "thank God that such men lived." privilege but a holy obligation. Having lived abroad and served in On Nov. 11, we shall gather to the military, I can personally attest to the observe Veterans Day, a solemn occasion preciousness of freedom. It means not to reflect upon those who have served having to report overnight houseguests our nation in the armed forces, as well to the authorities, the freedom to pursue as those who made the ultimate sacrifice knowledge and exploration without rigid to safeguard our democratic way of life. dictates and the liberty to travel wherever Their legacies are interwoven with our curiosity leads, unfettered by bureaucratic very souls. We pay tribute to these brave permissions. These men and women, are just a few of the not only with reverVeterans legacies countless blessings of ence and admiration, freedom, and we are but also by renewing are interwoven with infinitely fortunate our commitment to our very souls. to have selfless service the values they chermembers dedicated to ished: honor, courage safeguarding these liberties for the United and freedom. States of America. On June 1, 1954, less than a year While the Ten Commandments after America exited the Korean War, the explicitly prohibit murder, they do not U.S. Congress eliminated Armistice Day, categorically forbid killing. Our tradition which had been established in 1919, and acknowledges that in times of war, killing started Veterans Day. In place of what may regrettably become a necessary evil. had been a celebration of peace, Congress We yearn for peace, but we must prepare instituted an annual veneration of those for the possibility of conflict. who fought in war. The observance of VetIn Psalm 29, we find the words, "God erans Day was first officially designated in will bless the people with strength and 1954 for Nov. 11 as an enduring national

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then with peace." It underscores that peace must be built upon a foundation of strength, at least until the long-awaited messianic age dawns. The fervor of a soldier for their cause mirrors the passion we must channel in our own battles for good against evil — both within ourselves and in our communities. Our democratic way of life comes with a profound sense of responsibility. As we pay homage to our veterans who demonstrated their resolve to defend the United States of America, let us pray that their example maintains aglow the

guiding light that our nation represents for those worldwide who yearn for "freedom and justice for all." May the Almighty continue to bless our veterans, and may their loved ones draw inspiration from their enduring legacy. Let our unwavering commitment to defending our nation strengthen our resolve to pursue the cause of peace. In our prayers, let us fervently hope that government of the people, by the people and for the people shall never perish from this Earth. Rabbi Ammos Chorny ser ves at Beth Tikvah.

Joyous celebrations So, the Second Book of Maccabees (10:6-7) asserts that, upon regaining Rabbi the Temple on the 25th of Kislev, our people instituted the eight-day celebraMark Wm. tion of Chanukah as an exuberant makeGross up for having been reduced only a few weeks earlier to observing the eight-day Feast of Sukkot “living in mountains and caves like wild beasts.” For this 784 really began with a bang. The “Sukkot re-do” in early December, vagaries of our lunisolar calendar they “carried the palm fronds of their are such that the entire array of lulavim as they offered hymns of praise our Jewish New Year season — S’lichot, to the One who had brought about this Rosh haShanah, Yom Kippur and the happy outcome.” start of Sukkot — all fell within the one All of this points to just how elastic our month of September. And that is, by all sense of time can be. means, apt, since the Torah establishes that …our people instituted During the Vietnam War, American solall those holidays are all to be observed within the eight-day celebration diers shipped back to the States at the end what Leviticus 23 calls of Chanukah as an of the calendar year “The Seventh Month” exuberant make-up for found their fami(or, as they say in Latin, “September”). having been reduced … lies had postponed Christmas until they Of that suite of holy to observing the got home in January. day occasions, there The Torah prowere two compelling eight-day Feast of Sukkot mulgates a law that occasions in history “living in mountains and anyone with a comwhen Sukkot, at least, caves like wild beasts.” pelling reason for was obser ved ver y having to miss the much “out-of-season” Passover observance on the full moon of and not in “The Seventh Month” at all. Nissan would celebrate Pesach Sheini, “A The English colonists settling into Second Passover,” one month later, on the Massachusetts observed Sukkot in Octofull moon of Iyyar. ber 402 years ago. As committed BibleAnd 50 years ago, when the state of readers, the Pilgrims regarded the meal Israel faced the existential threat of an they shared with their Wampanoag neighattack by the United Arab Republic on bors in 1621 as a fulfillment of God’s Yom Kippur of 1973, after the smoke commandment in Leviticus 23 to celcleared, the Southern California Board of ebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (or, as we Rabbis affirmed the holiness of our sacred say in Hebrew, “Sukkot”). But, whereas day defiled by bloodshed by instituting the harvest season in Israel falls in The a “Second Day of Atonement” a month Seventh Month, the Pilgrims postponed later on the 10th of Cheshvan. a little in view of the higher latitude of It is my hope that everyone in our their Pilgrims’ New Zion. community has the means and the occaGoing further back, 2187 years ago, sion to celebrate Thanksgiving this month the Maccabees delayed even longer. When with friends and family on the approprithe Temple stood in Jerusalem, Sukkot ately designated date. But if it develops was principal of the three R’galim (“Pilthat friends are absent or that family lives grimage Festivals”) instituted in Leviticus somewhere else and are not together with 23 — an occasion so central and so joyyou on the Gulf on the fourth Thursday ous that throughout the rest of the Bible in November, create your own time and it is merely referred to as he-Chag, “The place to articulate a joyous celebration Feast.” As such, it was a source of grief together … in whatever month that to our Judean forebears that they could happens to be. not celebrate this jubilant occasion propRabbi Mark Wm. Gross serves at Jewish erly during the years that the Jerusalem Congregation of Marco Island. Temple was in the hands of the Seleucid tyrant Antiochus.

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November 2023

CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES

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Celebration of Jewish Life and more at Chabad Naples Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

elebration of Jewish Life begins Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. with Six13, a New York City-based six-man a cappella vocal group that entertains with Jewish favorites and originals. There’s an option to meet the guys up close and personal and enjoy one or two songs during the VIP cocktail reception prior to the event. Then, on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, who is known for his People of the Book presentation on the Rebbe, will discuss the concepts in his revised book, “Words that Hurt, Words that Heal: How the Words You Choose Shape Your Destiny.” With warmth and rich anecdotes, Rabbi Telushkin’s presentation can help shape your personal relationships and elevate your communications. November through March 2024, Chabad Naples will offer Celebration of Jewish Life, a unique series that celebrates every aspect of diverse Jewish culture from music and theater to cooking and matchmaking — and did we mention sports and comedy? For details on Celebration of Jewish Life events, to learn about patron benefits and to order tickets, visit CJLnaples.com.

Israel trip

Join local community members, Rabbi Fishel and Ettie on a trip that highlights the best of Israel for a memorable experience of a lifetime. Travel in comfort April 1-8, 2024. Please call 239-262-4474 or email rabbi@chabadnaples.com for further information.

Kabbalah course

Have you ever wondered “What is Kabbalah?” and “Why does it generate so much interest?” Or perhaps you’ve wondered “How does Jewish spirituality work?” and “Can it help me navigate the challenges of everyday life?” Our new course, The World of Kabbalah, will help you find the answers to those questions. You will get a comprehensive overview of Kabbalah’s core teachings and see how these ideas offer powerful insights into everyday life, self-understanding and personal growth.

We're buzzing with excitement for our hugely popular community Chanukah Festival – A Nissim Black Concert Event taking place Dec. 4, 4:15 p.m. at Cambier Park in Naples. Naples’ biggest Chanukah party of the year will be an incredible outdoor concert headlined by Jewish singer and rapper, Nissim Black — and it’s free and open to all! We are equally excited for our annual POTA children’s performance, which is sure to be one to remember. Get ready for an unforgettable night of celebration, music and unity. Reserve seats at Chabadnaples.com/festival.

Shabbat & Kiddush luncheon

Join us weekly for uplifting Shabbat services with meaning, melody and humor. All are welcome; Hebrew/English prayer books. One of the weekly highlights has always been the Kiddush luncheon at 12:15 p.m. The Torah service begins at 11 a.m. and includes the Rabbi’s insights during the Torah reading, which always have a contemporary, meaningful and relevant message.

Hebrew School – 2023-2024:

Chabad Naples Hebrew School is currently enrolling students. Our curriculum includes Hebrew reading; Jewish history; mitzvot and Jewish practice; and tefillah (prayer). Lessons are engaging and exciting with lots of projects, activities and discussions that provide meaningful insight into contemporary Jewish life. Hebrew School is held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Big Build

Chabad of Naples and Preschool of the Arts has launched a capital campaign to extend the campus, thus increasing our facilities to enable much-needed additional Preschool and Hebrew School classrooms, expanded summer camp and new spaces for community events. "The Big Build" is a communityinspired and community-funded effort. Help us make this a reality! Please visit www.NaplesBigBuild.com for more information or to reach out!

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION

www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239-431-3858

The many reasons to join Naples Jewish Congregation

We’d love to have you join us for this informative course, which runs for six weeks: Oct. 30, Nov. 7, 13, 20 and 27 and concludes Dec. 4. Call the office for further information.

Chanukah Festival

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Charles Flum President

hat do we want out of a shul? Why do we join a synagogue? Of course, there are as many reasons as there are people. However, there are some reasons many people have in common. A major reason many join a particular congregation is the rabbi. Rabbi Howard Herman has been our spiritual leader for more than seven years. His wisdom, learning and compassion draw us to him. Those are some of the reasons why the vote was unanimous when we voted on a five-year contract for him last spring. How often does that happen? Another reason to join a synagogue is because of the services. We have three Friday night and one Saturday morning service each month, September through May. We have services once a month in the summer. Our services are enriched by the music so ably led by Jane Galler, our cantorial soloist, and Alla Gorelick, our music director. Like to sing? Come join our wonderful choir. Yet another reason to join a Temple is because of the activities. Our theme this year is Tikun Olam (repairing the world). We have initiated a number of projects to further Tikun Olam. During the High Holidays, we collected food for a food bank. In early October, we

painted bowls to sell and raise funds to combat hunger. October also saw us furthering interfaith interaction when we practiced tai chi along with members of the Unitarian Universalist church. We are helping stuff backpacks for children to have when they go to a foster home, and other Tikun Olam projects will occur during the course of the year. We gather for social events as well. The sisterhood has a very active calendar, with events like meeting in an art gallery for viewing, moving and meditation. The book club is also very active. The first book to be discussed is “Shanda.” A unique synagogue-wide program is Flamingle, where we meet at a park, restaurant or other venue nearly every month. Not only do we eat, but we partake in an activity. One time, we told funny stories about an incident in our lives. Another time, we played Pictionary. In December, we will gather, not only to celebrate Chanukah, but our 25th anniversary. In February, the musical group Listen Up, in cooperation with the Federation, will give a concert to which the entire community is invited. At Pesach, we will have a second seder for the community. We are “The Small Congregation with the Big Heart.” Guests repeatedly comment on how welcoming and friendly everyone is when they join us at services. We would like to welcome you to our home. Check out naplesjewishcongregation.com for our service and activities schedule. Hope to see you soon!

JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND

www.marcojcmi.com / 239-642-0800

Bingo and the return of our snowbirds Stan Alliker President

s I write this, we have just concluded the High Holidays. I hope everyone had an easy fast.

JCMI is now looking forward to Sukkot and Simchat Torah, and the return of our snowbird members to their winter nests. On Oct. 2, our famous Bingo season starts. Bingo will be held every Monday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Supper is complimentary. Be sure to arrive early. I wish everyone a pleasant fall.

Visit the Federation’s website for a continuously updated community calendar www.jewishnaples.org

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November 2023

www.bethtikvahnaples.org / 239-434-1818

BETH TIKVAH

The new High Holy Days Joseph Henson President

a Nishtana. It may be the wrong holiday, but the question my wife and I asked ourselves at the conclusion of Yom Kippur was: Why is this High Holiday different from all other High Holidays, even though Beth Tikvah was well attended this year as was the delicious Break the Fast dinner? What changed and how did we get here? In part, the change is due to the no longer glacial movement away from organized religious participation. I have quoted this statistic before, but since

1972, when Pew Research reported 5% of the population as being unaffiliated, the percent of the population unaffiliated now has risen to 42% — and the trend is continuing. A big-picture reason given by many Pew respondents for opting out of religious participation is their view of the “us against them” mentality as a causal factor driving conflict between religious sects leading to much of the world’s strife. Closer to home, while I see declining participation by our children’s and grandchildren’s generations as a problem, part of the problem may be because “I” see it as a problem. Others may see sidestepping religious participation as appropriate for them, as they avoid entanglement with a structured doctrine that they may perceive as discouraging individual freedom of expression or providing an insufficient return for time invested. What are cherished traditional conservative Judaism

rituals for me may just be repetitive drudgery for others. This is the challenge — because this is true for me, does it make it true for everyone, even those we are closest to us, like our children and grandchildren? Certain things I believe are always true. For example, don’t abuse your spouse, children or animals, but does this extend to my religious views or, for that matter, social conforms or economic or political matters, et al. For these issues, right or wrong must be tempered by “it depends.” It is critical that we talk and listen without filtering out what others are saying. Even if it is our children saying they really do not want to go to shul for the High Holidays. While acknowledging such realities, I still see religious participation as being generally beneficial as I have posited in prior articles — even if participation is in

a limited form, like hosting a 10-minute Seder for family and friends. Or bringing home a challah for Friday even if you don’t recite the HaMotzi. Or saying thank you when Grandma signs you up to receive books from the PJ Library. Or when you get a personalized mezuzah for your freshman dormitory room. So, Ma Nishtana. What was different this year? Except for many years ago, during our college years when we first began being “the two of us,” this year was the first year from Rosh Hashanah through the Yom Kippur cycle that we did not join with our family on one or both days. This is particularly true since the birth of our children, now 48 and 51 (omg!) and grandchildren. We were always with one or the other or both, but not this year. So, what is different? We now accept that we have raised two secular Ashkenazi Jews — you know, just like Israelis.

COLLIER COUNTY EDUCATOR AWARD

Stand Up for Justice

Application Deadline is February 2, 2024 The Stand Up for Justice educator grant recognizes elementary, middle, and high school educators who are innovative in bringing respect for others and their differences into their activities with students in caring, impactful, and transformative ways. The grant recognizes teachers, guidance counselors, school librarians, media specialists, school psychologists, administrators, and others who create a resource for educators in any discipline to incorporate strategies that promote respect and understanding among students, countering bigotry and bullying. To apply, please visit www.jewishnaples.org/outreach/educator-award For more information, please call (239) 263-4205

...of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is 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.

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November 2023

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PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS

A sense of unity within our school Ettie Zaklos Founder & Director

his past month, we were deeply honored to receive the 2023 Naples Community’s Choice Awards for Best Preschool, Best Childcare and Best Summer Camp. Winning these awards for the 12th consecutive year is a testament to the unwavering support and trust of our incredible community. To say that we are humbled would be quite an understatement! Thank you for believing in us, for voting for us and for cheering our preschool on as we continue to grow.

We are committed to providing top-notch care, education and unforgettable summer experiences for your precious children. At the Jay and Patty Baker Preschool of the Arts, we are guided by our understanding of how young children learn best. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the building blocks for future success — positive self-image, social skills, language communication and independence. We know that even at a very young age, children have an infinite potential to absorb knowledge and they do that best through hands-on learning. Our days are filled with opportunities to explore new skills, concepts and ideas, building on children’s natural curiosity and thirst for learning. One of the most heartwarming aspects of our school is the kindness that flourishes

POTA is honored to be awarded the Best Preschool, Childcare and Summer Camp in the official 2023 Community Choice Awards. among our young students, who gradually transform into a close-knit family. This culture of kindness is at the core of POTA's values. It's a testament to our commitment to shaping not only educated individuals but also good and kind people. During morning car lineups, it's heartwarming to witness older friends extending a helping hand and offering comforting words to their younger counterparts. This display of empathy and support exemplifies the values we work tirelessly to instill in our children. We believe that kindness and compassion are essential qualities that will serve them well throughout their lives. From daily morning rituals to holiday celebrations, we take great pride in celebrating traditions and fostering a sense of community. Our weekly Shabbat celebrations and challah-making sessions on Fridays are among the highlights of our program. Through singing songs and participating in these time-honored traditions, our students not only learn about their heritage but also forge bonds with their peers and teachers, creating a sense of unity within our school. The children wait for Shabbat all week long!

In October, we celebrated the joyous holiday of Sukkot. The holiday’s numerous themes and exciting traditions inspired much of our daily curriculum. In our classrooms, teachers provided many opportunities for students to explore the different fall- and harvest-inspired elements of Sukkot and discover the holiday for themselves. A handyman guided the children in using construction tools to build a real-life Sukkah, which they then decorated. Our little engineers practiced their budding STEM skills as they measured and hammered away! It was a joy to watch the children discuss what a Sukkah was and take ownership of their holiday experience. Our school community also enjoyed a delicious cereal in the Sukkah event. It was lovely to sit down all together and enjoy a yummy cereal treat. Sitting outdoors in the Sukkah that the children had helped build in a hands-on activity with Handyman Seth, and so beautifully decorated with their own artwork, enjoying a fun holiday snack made us all feel like we were one big happy family! Our holiday curricula are always supported by classroom learning and enhanced with our extensive “specials” programming, including music and performing arts, visual arts, sports, gardening, science, yoga, Spanish and Shabbat celebrations. Each “special” is designed to maximize our school’s wonderful facilities and resources, such as the Outdoor Nature Discovery Classroom, state-of-the-art playground, Marketplace, Garden of the Arts and indoor and outdoor art studios. For more information about our awardwinning preschool or to schedule a tour, please visit our website at NaplesPre schooloftheArts.com, call 239-263-2620 or email me at NaplesPreschooloftheArts@ gmail.com.

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BBYO Naples and Fort Myers By Cayla Schreier, BBYO Southwest Coordinator

ur Naples BBYO teens are excited to get back into scheduled activities following the High Holy days. International Convention is the largest international convention of Jewish teen leaders in North America. This event will take place in February 2024 and typically draws over 3,500 BBYO teens from around the world. BBYO members will hear from notable leaders, philanthropists, business executives, celebrities, and more. Teens can participate in programs to help build their leadership skills and to help celebrate BBYO’s Centennial anniversary. IC will take place next year in Orlando, Florida! Our teens were able to make ice cream sundaes while learning about IC through a presentation given by one our members, Kylie Bell, who attended IC virtually in Baltimore, Maryland and Dallas, Texas. Bell was excited to provide information about her experiences. Four of our teens signed up that night! We hope to see many of our teens attend this event in February. A pool party at Mimi Goldberg’s residence kicked off the exciting month of October with 11 teens hanging out with their friends and talking about Naples BBYO's great upcoming events. Unlike Stacy Friedman (Sunny Sandler), everyone was so invited to our

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Mockmitzvah! Our first ‘Wow’ event, Naples BBYO Mockmitzvah, was held Oct. 15 at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. This event was open to all Jewish teens attending eighth through twelfth grades in the Southwest Florida area. Numerous BBYO chapters within the North Florida Region are hosting different ‘Wow’ events to provide BBYO members and prospects an opportunity to attend a spectacular event. Our teens ended the month of October with a haunted corn maze bonding activity at Farmer Mike’s U-Pick. We plan on holding a BBYO memberonly Havdalah lock-in during the month of November. We are excited to attend the AllFlorida Fall Convention Nov. 17-19. This weekend-long Shabbaton encompassing members from the North Florida Region, Florida’s Gold Coast Region and the Miami-Dade Region will take place in Fort Lauderdale. Our teens are excited to reunite with their NFR friends and meet new BBYO friends located in the Gold Coast and Miami-Dade regions.

What is BBYO?

BBYO is a diverse and inclusive Jewish youth group to encourage Jewish teens to become more immersed and interested in meaningful Jewish activities

Contact Amber! (239) 263-4205 programs@jewishnaples.org

Get involved with PJ Library!

BBYO Pool Party kicked off BBYO's October events. and programs. This organization accepts Jewish teens attending eighth through twelfth grades of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender, race, denominational affiliation and socioeconomic status. BBYO currently reaches over 70,000 teens worldwide, with participants in over 60 countries and hundreds of chapters across the United States.

Supporting our teenage Jewish community

It is crucial to engage teens post-B’nai Mitzvah age in Jewish activities. Having teens get involved and be eager to create and confidently continue their own Jewish community within their greater Jewish communities is critical to our future. The BBYO chapter of Naples has entered its 11th year of partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Shalom, Chabad of Naples and

Beth Tikvah. Each organization provides financial support, volunteers and community involvement opportunities for the BBYO teens. We thank all our BBYO alum, friends and supporters for making this a safe and positive environment for the teens of BBYO Naples and Fort Myers. If you know of a teen who might like to join BBYO Naples or Fort Myers, or know someone who may want to be an advisor, please email me at cschreier@ bbyo.org. You can also follow us on Instagram at Mishpacha_BBG and Negevaza. Scholarships to attend BBYO conventions and summer programs are available through both Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and the Temple Shalom Men’s Club. Please contact me for more information. If you are a BBYO alum and would like to be included in our Friends and Alumni of BBYO mailing list, please email us at mjs0821@aol.com.

WILL BE ATTENDING CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 5 PM TO 8 PM

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455.3030  Fax: 455.4361 Email: info@naplestemple.org www.naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller, MAHL Cantor Donna Azu, MSM Rabbi Ariel Boxman, MAHL, MARE, Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Deborah Rosen Fidel, J.D., MAJPS, Executive Director Len Teitelbaum, President Jim Cochran, Music Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. Sisterhood Men’s Club Adult Education Havurot Youth Groups Religious School Judaic Library Hebrew School Preschool Adult Choir Social Action Naples’ only Judaica Shop

CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262.4474 Email: info@chabadnaples.com Website: www.chabadnaples.com Rabbi Fishel & Ettie Zaklos Co-directors Dr. Arthur Seigel, President Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. Camp Gan Israel Hebrew School Preschool of the Arts Jewish Women’s Circle Adult Education Bat Mitzvah Club Friendship Circle Smile on Seniors Flying Challah Kosher food delivery

CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS & ESTERO 24611 Production Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Phone: 239-949-6900 Email: chabad@jewishbonita.com Website: www.JewishBonita.com Rabbi Mendy & Luba Greenberg Co-directors Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. Shabbat 10 a.m. Adult Education Challah of Love Community Events Daily Minyan Services Hebrew School Kosher Grocery Kosher Meals on Wheels Smile on Seniors

November 2023 JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND (Reform) 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642.0800  Fax: 642.1031 Email: tboxma@marcojcmi.com Website: www.marcojcmi.com Rabbi Mark Gross Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Stan Alliker, President Shabbat Services Friday 7:30 p.m. Seasonal: Saturday Talmud-Torah at 9:30 a.m. and Shachrit at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi’s Lifelong Learning Series Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival Saul I. Stern Cultural Series JCMI Book Club

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION (Reform)

Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Howard Herman 431.3858 Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

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BETH TIKVAH (Conservative)

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

(just west of Mission Square Plaza)

Phone: 434.1818 Email: office@bethtikvah.us Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org

Charles Flum, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist

Rabbi Ammos Chorny Joseph Henson, President Roberta Miller, Secretary

Shabbat Services Friday evenings 7 p.m. May - August: services once a month

Shabbat Services Friday evenings 6:15 p.m. Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m.

Sisterhood • Men’s Club Adult Education • Adult Choir Social Action • Community Events

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Jewish Organizations to Serve You in Greater Naples (All area codes are 239 unless otherwise noted.)

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Phone: 263.4205 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation Board Chair: Nathaniel Ritter • Federation President/CEO: Jeffrey Feld

American Jewish Committee

Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941.365.4955

Upcoming Webinar: November 16 Upcoming Webinar: Year-End TaxNovember Planning 16 Year-End Tax Planning For more information or to register, For more information to register, call us or or visit call us ortopjewishfoundation.org. visit topjewishfoundation.org.

American Technion Society

Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561.395.7206

Baker Senior Center Naples Phone: 325.4444 Chairperson: Prentiss Higgins President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer

Friends of the IDF

Exec. Dir.: Dina Ben Ari, 305.354.8233

GenShoah SWFL 263.9200

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah President: Joyce Toub, 518.330.1559

Ellen Weiss

The Community Community The Foundation of the Foundation ofJewish the Federation of Lee &of Jewish Federation Charlotte Greater Counties Naples

EllenExecutive Weiss Director Executive Director 813.769.4785 813.769.4785 ellen@topjewishfoundation.org ellen@topjewishfoundation.org Elyse Hyman

Director of Philanthropy Elyse Hyman 813.769.4769 Director of Philanthropy elyse@topjewishfoundation.org 813.769.4769 elyse@topjewishfoundation.org

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Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center

Chairperson: Stuart Price President/CEO: Susan Suarez, 263.9200

Israel Bonds

Monica DiGiovanni, 727.282.1124

Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida

President: Marina Berkovich, 566.1771

Jewish National Fund

Joshua Mellits, 941.462.1330 x865

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Jewish War Veterans Post 202

4720 Pine Ridge Road • Naples, FL 34119

President: Michael Sobol, 508.733.9427

Phone: 239.263.4205 E-mail: info@jewishnaples.org • Website: www.jewishnaples.org

Cayla Schreier, 845.405.1991

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Publisher: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Editor: Sharon Hood • 239.591.2709 • sharon@marketcrank.com Design: MarketCrank, Inc.

Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261.3270

Men’s Cultural Alliance Naples BBYO

SE Reg Dir: Joel Silberman, 954.457.9766

PJ Library

Coordinator: Amber Ferren 239.263.4205

Women’s Cultural Alliance

Advertising: Joy Walker • 941.284.0520

President: Patti Boochever, 518.852.3440

December 2023 Issue Deadlines: Editorial: October 30 • Advertising: November 6 Send news stories to: sharon@marketcrank.com

Zionist Organization of America President: Jerry Sobel, 914.329.1024

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November 2023

We Stand with Israel

Please help the victims in Israel. Donate to the Israel Emergency Relief fund at www.jewishnaples.org/donate. 100% of your donation goes to support Israel’s relief efforts.

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Articles inside

Despite ethnic unrest, lost tribe of Bnei Menashe celebrates sukkot in Northeastern India

12,000 join race to memorialize Israel’s fallen Druze soldiers

The swastika tattoo

Operation Harvest Festival, November 1943

The new “it” street food in Israel

The 92nd Street Y November programs

Killers of the Flower Moon, Thanksgiving and Napoleon

Support the Jewish Book Festival by becoming a patron

“Celebration of Jewish Life” kicks off with two November events

Temple Shalom events open to the community

Naples Jewish Congregation events open to the community

Events at Beth Tikvah

Our obligation is to history and memory

Voos iz “Gaab’l, Gaab’l?” Zoog mir in Yiddish

What it is really like to have no home—and what can be done?

Museum Reopens

Comprehensive senior services

Learn with MCA

Learning about WCA and one another

Catholic-Jewish Dialogue finds common ground in Collier County

Why I volunteer

Learn from the past, change the future

Spend a night at the Jerusalem Light Festival

Welcome Amber to our PJ Library family

Briefing, updates and learning about the Israeli Intelligence

Israel and Overseas Committee

Community gathers in solidarity for Israel

Welcome guests to our new center with a brick paver

What’s Jewish about Breast Cancer Pink Challah Bake

It takes a team to grow this Jewish community

Happy Thanksgiving!

Exciting campaign year coming your way