Meet the Benitez family

PJ Library Family Spotlight

By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator

Q: Tell me about the Benitez family. A: We are Adina and Camilo

Benitez. We have three children, Noah (12), Gabriela (9) and Leila (6). Q: How long have you been in Naples? A: We moved to Naples in January 2022 from New York City. Adina has joined Millennium Physician Group as a family medicine doctor and Camilo, a podiatrist, is opening his own practice in Naples very shortly. The kids are quickly settling into their new school, and we are verymuch enjoying the Southwest Florida lifestyle.

Adina and Camilo Benitez with children, Noah (12), Leila (6) and Gabriela (9)

Q: What do you like about PJ Library books?

A: The kids all love getting PJ library and PJ Our Way books in the mail. It is a special treat for them to get mail every month and have a new book for them to keep!

Q: What do you think about the quality of PJ Library books?

A: We are very happy with the quality of the PJ library books. Overall, the books entertain the kids and teach them some Jewish history and values to help strengthen their Jewish identity.

Q: Are you involved in the Jewish community in Naples?

A: We recently joined Temple Shalom and the children will be attending Hebrew school there.

By Steve Sheinkin Published by Turner Publishing Company

Q: What is a favorite PJ Library book in your home?

A: Noah’s favorite PJ Our Way book is “Rabbi Harvey: The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom and Wit in the Wild West.” The girls love the books about holidays. We bring them outaround each corresponding holiday to prepare for and deepen the meaning of the celebration.

Q: Tell me about the bedtime routine at your house?

A: Adina usually tucks each child in and sings the Shema and a few other lullabies that have become a part of our nightly tradition.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a PJ Library Spotlight Family, please let us know. Email Alicia Feldman at programs@jewishnaples.org.

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