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Federation Star
JEWISH FEDERATION
November 2023
Spend a night at the Jerusalem Light Festival The 2023 Matzah Ball By Michael Rubenstein, Matzah Ball Committee Chairperson
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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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advertisement in the Federation Star and four complimentary tickets. The Dreidel Sponsorship ($1,000) includes an advertisement in the Federation Star and two complimentary tickets. The Gelt Sponsorship ($500) includes two complimentary tickets. I want to thank all the committee members for their time and hard work in organizing the event: Michael Rubenstein (chair); Mia Hyatt, Susan Solomon, Max Deifik, Rocio Bershadski and Alicia Feldman (vice chairs); and Jessica Rosen and Faby Kivievic (members). We look forward to welcoming you all to “A Night at the Jerusalem Light Festival” and eating, drinking, dancing and celebrating Chanukah in style with family and friends at the 2023 Matzah Ball!
Meet your team: From left to right: Diego Menendez, Dajna Nuredini, Serge Ecityan, Jade Tywang, Jill Hendry, Kristin Philips, Jay Rasmussen, Rich Gale, Amy Hale, David Sweigart, Brian Herrick, Michael Rubenstein, Linda Wilkinson, Jeff Gershen, John Patterson.
Maximizing a legacy and helping protect your wealth are challenges you don’t have to face alone. Michael M. Rubenstein, JD, LLM, MBA, CTFA Senior Fiduciary Advisor – Southeast Region 239-592-2461 • michael.rubenstein@bmo.com “BMO Wealth Management” is a brand name that refers to BMO Bank N.A. and certain of its affiliates that provide certain investment, investment advisory, trust, banking, and securities products and services. Investment products and services are: NOT A DEPOSIT – NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY – NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK – MAY LOSE VALUE.
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