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JEWISH FEDERATION
October 2021
MEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE
www.MCANaples.org / 516.356.2897
Zoom Golly Golly comedy show By Richard Prosten
Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
& Collier/Lee Hadassah PRESENT:
Speaker: Dina Kraft Taking a look at “The Branch” Dina Kraft covers Israel and the Palestinian areas for The Christian Science Monitor out of Tel Aviv. She’s a long-time foreign correspondent who began her overseas career in the Jerusalem bureau of The Associated Press. Dina is drawn to stories featuring unlikely connections, dual narratives and the impact of conflict on ordinary lives. She hosted “The Branch” podcast, sponsored by Hadassah, that tells the stories of friendships among Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians.
Dina will highlight two epsiodes of “The Branch”: Singers in the Rana Choir of Jaffa are Jewish, Christian and Muslim, from different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and different political outlooks. Note by note and song by song, the choir proves that different voices and views can still join together in harmony. From each side of the Israel-Gaza border, two peace advocates – Rami and Roni -- organize via Skype and WhatsApp, convinced that people-to-people ties can help break the deadlock of decades of cross-border fighting.
Monday, Oct. 25 10:30 am, ET on ZOOM $18 per household Register via www.jewishnaples.org
OF GREATER NAPLES
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he MCA has announced that this year’s Chanukah candle lighting and comedy night will be offered to the entire Greater Naples community — without charge. Noting that COVID-19 and its Delta variant forced his organization to rethink its traditional supper clubbased celebration, MCA President Les Nizin pointed out there was an upside to the switch. “In the past, we’ve had to limit attendance based on venue capacity. This year, everyone in the community will be able to share our fun — it’s the MCA’s gift to its supporters and neighbors. “We expect a return to the intimacy of a club setting in future years, but this year, we are happy to invite all to join us, including those who are homebound or not currently in the Naples area,” Nizin added. The Dec. 1 event (7 p.m.) will feature candlelighting blessings by Cantor Donna A z u ( Te m p l e Sh a l o m ) a n d the humor of nationally famous comedian David Glickman and his Zoom Golly
Golly Comedy Show (https://jewish comedian.com/). “We had booked David long ago to appear in person and were delighted when he agreed to rework his presentation to accommodate our COVID safety measures,” said MCA Program Chair Michael Sobol, who will emcee the event. Glickman’s musical comedy celebrates “What’s So Funny About Being Jewish,” featuring song parodies, observational humor, funny slides and laugh-out-loud stories that all combine for an exciting entertainment experience. He promises “Hilarious Renditions of All Our Traditions,” and that the material is “Clean, Clever and Kosher!” To register, go to the MCA website, www.mcanaples.org.
Do you want to be an inspiration for Israel? By Harvey Cohen, IAC Chair
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he Israel Advocacy Committee (IAC) of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is recruiting a few new members. Our mission is to bring timely Israel-focused information, education, and yes, inspiration, to greater Naples. Members help plan our programs, recruit, market participation, and when we can again be ‘in person,’ greet and register eager attendees. Past programming has ranged from Israeli election discussion by Herb Keinon of the Jerusalem Post to a fascinating talk by Ambassador Dennis Ross and Professor David Makovsky on the impact of the inauguration of President Biden. On Oct. 25, with our Hadassah chapter, we will jointly bring Dina Kraft
from Jerusalem, via Zoom, to share podcasts of Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and her colleagues in Gaza, telling very personal stories of engaging with ‘the other.’ The Israel Advocacy committee seeks to have all voices heard to ensure that we reach and touch as many people as possible. We are neither right wing nor left wing; we are unabashedly pro-Israel. With your pride and passion for Israel, perhaps joining our committee is right for you. P l e a s e e m a i l m e , H a r v e y, a t hwcohen@gmail.com to set up a time to explore whether this opportunity is right for you.
