JEWISH FEDERATION
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The JCRC attempts to represent all elements of our Jewish community. Our membership is drawn from a broad range of Jewish organizations and at-large members, all of whom wish to have their viewpoints represented as we identify our Jewish community position on emerging issues. Just as we encourage open discussion, we encourage open membership to expand our thinking in consideration of these important and often very timely issues. If you want your perspective heard, consider joining the discussion. I suspect that some people feel that certain perspectives are underrepresented in our deliberations. For the JCRC to claim that we set forth broadly accepted Jewish positions, we must include the broad perspective of our community. If you are concerned that your views are not being heard, I urge you to take part in our effort. If you are interested, and you are a member in good standing of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, you qualify. Please email Reneé, Program Director at rbialek@jewishnaples.org
Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County invites the community 82nd Anniversary of Kristallnacht Commemorative Service Kristallnacht is recognized by most historians as “The Night the Holocaust Began” Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 p.m. Zoom Presentation Guest Speaker: Rev. John Pawlikowski A leading figure in the Christian-Jewish Dialogue, he is the president of the International Council of Christians and Jews and author of Christ in the Light of the Christian Jewish Dialogue and co-editor of Ethics in the Shadow of the Holocaust
Everyone is invited. Free admission. Register at jewishnaples.org A zoom link will be emailed to those who make a reservation
Sponsored By: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Diocese of Venice in Florida GenShoah of SWFL Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center
For a continuously updated community calendar, visit www.jewishnaples.org.
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A friendly reminder from your JCRC Committee
By Joel Pittelman, Jewish Community Relations Council Chair he Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is charged by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples with maintaining and advancing relations between the Jewish community and the Greater Naples community. It is an ongoing effort, as we attempt to reach out to gain the broad community’s support, respect and understanding of our needs. We strive to build coalitions so that we may more readily gain support when needed. In turn, we offer support and assistance to groups and individuals, who can benefit from our experience and our resources. Gaining broad community support for our concerns requires that we can identify broadly accepted Jewish positions on specific matters. This is not an easy task. The often-heard phrase: “Two Jews, three opinions,” says much. However, simple phrases aside, our community does hold longstanding, broadly accepted beliefs that need to be protected and clearly expressed. Should the general community misunderstand what we believe, it would be difficult to win their support.
Federation Star
October 2020
The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, October 5, 2020. Please - “YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE.” https://www.colliervotes.com/ And, don’t forget to complete your census form. Each person represents $1400 for schools, roads etc. https://my2020census.gov/
Tributes
Tributes to the Jewish Federation Campaign To: Ellen & Aaron Edelstein In memory of Ruth Edelstein From: Diane & Jeff Shein To: From:
Dr. Karen Ezrine In memory of your mother, Miriam (Mickey) Moss Jane Schiff
To: Susan & Jeffrey Feld Mazel Tov on Jennifer’s Engagement From: Phyllis Seaman To: From:
Steve Iser In memory of Nina Iser Karen & Stan Deutsch Phyllis & Chuck Padolsky Joan & Marc Saperstein Jane Schiff Phyllis Seaman Diane & Jeff Shein
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Nancy Kaplan In honor of the birth of your grandson, Henry Kaplan Arlene & Bob Subin
To: The Matz Family In memory of Stuart Matz From: Harriet Matz
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Carol Simon Wishing you a speedy recovery! Eileen Breem
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Stacy Sokol In memory of your husband, Mike Sokol Phyllis & Chuck Padolsky
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Pinky & Margo Stein In memory of Ken Stein Barbara Glucksman Susan Horowitz Pearl Fishman-Thall Nancy Kahn Bunny Levere Louise Novis Judy & Chuck Picus Miriam Sandweiss Susan & Arthur Sissman Judi & Dan Spintman
To: From:
Robert Subin & Family In memory of Frances & Jerry Newberg Rosalee & Jerry Bogo Gail & Mel Ufberg
In memory of Mariette Ostrovsky From: Phyllis & Larry Liebman
Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. To place a Tribute in the Federation Star in honor or memory of someone, please contact Nathan Ricklefs at the Federation office at 239.263.4205 or nricklefs@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note will be sent to the person you are honoring. Tributes help further the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
