Programs for everyone

Reneé Bialek, Program Director

Happy New Year! This was a busy summer, filled with many activities on Zoom and some in-person programs at the Federation.

Join us on Monday, Sept. 20 at noon for a free virtual program, as Mark Werner will speak about his latest book, “A Passion for Israel: Adventures of a Sar-El Volunteer,” describing his 14 volunteer experiences on IDF bases.

The Jewish Book Festival will be offering a wide variety of genres with something for everyone this season! Please join us at the free virtual preview event on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has been offering a variety of in-person programs, such as chess, indoor game time and mandala coloring. We are constantly adding new programs, all of which are advertised in the weekly e-blast sent out on Monday mornings. If you are not getting the e-blast, please let me know so that you can stay connected.

We have a variety of groups and committees at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, such as Cardozo Legal Society, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Israel Advocacy Committee and Jewish Community Relations Council. Please join a group and/or committee that best fits your needs. A taste of each one can be found throughout our website at www.jewishnaples.org.

Save these upcoming community-wide events:

• Kristallnacht Commemoration Service – Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church

• Community-Wide Chanukah Celebration – Monday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. at Mercato. If you would like to reserve a table or become a sponsor, please contact me.

If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker or facilitator, please contact me at rbialek@ jewishnaples.org.