SYNAGOGUE NEWS
Federation Star
February 2022
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JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND
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JCMI offers fabulous February 2022 events By Sue Baum, JCMI president
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ebruary is a very busy month at JCMI. Our calendar is filled with a variety of entertaining events, and we welcome the community to join us!
Saul I. Stern Cultural Series in its 28th Year Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., the 28th season of the Stern Cultural Series continues with “The Good Jew,” starring Frank Blocker. To live through the Nazi occupation, “The Good Jew” is a cliffhanger about survival. Frank Blocker, coordinator of the Center for Performing Arts, wrote the film in addition to portraying the one-man work based on the life of a survivor.
The Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival in its 21st Year Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., the 21st year of the Jewish Film festival continues with the award-winning “Tiger Within.” The story features an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor, starring the Emmy Award-winning actor, Ed Asner.
Women’s Book Club in its 14th Year Tuesday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. in the Meer Center of the Synagogue and under the leadership of Sandra Hechler, the JCMI Book Club reviews “The Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher. It is a novel set in London and Cornwall, from World War II to the present day. The book is about the Keeling family, who shares their joys and heartbreaks that held them together for many generations.
The JCMI concert series in its 4th Year Saturday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m., The “Alter Eagles” will perform at JCMI. This is the definitive Eagles Tribute Band. The music is great — you will hum and sing along.
Federation Shabbat On Friday evening, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., the JCMI congregation conducts Shabbat Service in honor of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. For many years, Federation has partnered with JCMI to bring the Cultural Series and the Jewish Film Festival to the community. We are proud of both of these events. In addition, when in need of assistance, Federation is the first to arrive on the scene.
Rabbi Gross’s fourth-Sunday Life-Long Learning series Sunday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Meer Center at the JCMI and (also livestreaming), Rabbi Gross will offer the second of three lifelong learning sessions, entitled “The Most ‘Grown-Up’ Book in the Bible.” Our ongoing exploration of the Five Biblical M’gillot (festival scrolls) turns this year to Qohelet, or Ecclesiastes. Traditionally attributed to wise King Solomon, this richly engaging, challenging and uplifting book explores the ultimate existential questions of who we are and what meaning can be found in our alltoo-brief lives. Don’t miss it! Unaffiliated guests are always welcome to join us and asked to make a $5 contribution. Contact the JCMI office for information on our COVID-19 policy. For further information, contact the Synagogue office at 239-642-0800. See you at JCMI!
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