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ewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) celebrated the beginning of construction of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center with a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday, Nov. 19. The 20,000-square-foot center is designed to be a gathering place for the Greater Naples Jewish community estimated at more than 10,000 individuals. In the last five years, JFGNs’ two largest membership organizations, the Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA) and Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA), have grown by nearly 50% and the combined organizations now have close to 2,300 members. The hour-long groundbreaking ceremony included prayers from four area rabbis, the traditional shoveling of dirt by dignitaries and acknowledgement Honoring the Boxcar Education Giant The Jewish Historical Society has partnered with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center to honor Mr. Jack Nortman during a very special “Never Again” event. 14

to $12.5 million of a $15 million goal, with $10.5 million to build and furnish the building, and a $4.5 million endowment to help offset increased operational expenses. Steve Iser and his wife, Nina, were already donors to the building when she passed away unexpectedly. The building is named in her honor. Steve explained that when he and Nina moved to Naples about 12 years ago as seasonal residents, they had difficulty meeting people and making friends, until they became involved with Jewish Federation. “It wasn’t until Nina got involved with the WCA that we started to meet a lot more people,” he said. “Actually, we called Naples ‘Camp Naples’ because there was continued on page 3

of many people who helped make the project possible. “I’m so appreciative of all the support, active engagement, assertive pushback when needed and always full commitment to our Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center,” said Marc Saperstein, chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples building committee. “They, along with our many donors, key stakeholders and the entire Jewish community are why this project is coming to life.” Planning started in early 2018, taking 12 months to consider more than 40 locations, 21 months for rezoning, and 12 months for site and permit approval to start construction, Saperstein said. About 500 families have brought the center’s fundraising commitment

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s Jews, we luckily get to say “Happy New Year” twice each year! How fortunate that twice a year we feel like we are starting anew. When we said “Happy New Year” in our September issue of the Federation Star, we had hoped that by now we would be starting on the new building. A mere four months later, we are in progress on the site. Land is cleared. Fill is coming in. Road work is underway. There is action at 4720 Pine Ridge Road. Go see for yourself! When we next say “Happy New Year” in September 2022, the building will not quite be finished. And by January 1, 2023, we will have a date for the ribbon cutting ceremony — if we haven’t already had it! It is very exciting, overwhelming and a new beginning for the Jewish community in Greater Naples. This truly is a happy new year for all of us. The Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center will be where you come to hear authors and lectures; see movies; take classes; have meetings; participate in games, arts and crafts and cooking classes; and oh so much more. This will be your Jewish home. But how do we best utilize the space and engage the community? We have lots of ideas, but to figure out how we will transition into our exciting new home, we have engaged Sallie Williams to conduct a strategic plan for the next five years. Five years ago, in 2017, Sallie led us through a

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JFGN breaks ground...cont. from cover so much to do. I am happy to be able to stand here. Next year we will have a new home. I know it will be used to its fullest.” The 20,000-square-foot center will have a community room with flexible seating, conference rooms, offices, caterer’s kitchen with demonstration capability, parking, and an office and lounge for the Federation’s youth programs, explained John DeAngelis, co-founder of DeAngelis Diamond, which is building the center. DeAngelis called the building more than concrete, steel and glass, but a building of “eternal significance.” The project is expected to be completed by more than 450 workers and more than 30 subcontractors by the end of 2022 with an anticipated January 2023 grand opening. It will be built with 13,000 cubic yards of fill, 1,000 cubic yards of concrete and 50 tons of reinforcing steel, and DeAngelis noted that architect James Knafo designed a “very, very strong building.” A state-of-the art security system will be installed within the center for increased safety in recognition of increasing incidents of antisemitism, which reached record highs nationally in 2020 and 2021. “I am proud to partner with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to ensure the new campus provides a safe environment,” said Florida House of Representatives Rep. Bob Rommel. “In today’s world, we must be vigilant and design facilities for all threats, while building a safe and welcoming cultural center for fellowship.” The new Cultural Center is being built on the same campus as Temple Shalom,

which agreed to lease the property next to its building to the Federation for 50 years. “This marks a new chapter for the Jewish Community of Southwest Florida,” said Daryl Sissman, president of Temple Shalom. “We look forward to having Jewish Federation of Greater Naples as our neighbors and all the synergies that will emerge. I’m honored to represent Temple Shalom on this historic day.” The center will be the centerpiece of contemporary Jewish life in Greater Naples, enhancing the Jewish community’s sense of pride and identity for generations to come. It will support educational, social, leisure, recreational and philanthropic programs of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, serving young children and families to seniors.

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Federation is the central Jewish community-building organization for Greater Naples, providing a social service network that helps Jewish people locally, in Israel and around the world. As the central fundraising organization for Jewish communal life in our area, strength is drawn from organized committees of dedicated volunteers. Programs include: • Annual Campaign & Endowment Fund • Celebrate Israel • Educational & Cultural Programs • Israel Advocacy Committee • Israel Scouts • Jewish Book Festival • Jewish Community Relations Council • Jewish Young Professionals • Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Men’s Cultural Alliance • PJ Library • Publication of the Federation Star, Connections and Community Directory • Women’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Division • Youth Activities Committee – sponsoring youth education and scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Experience

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his month is filled with Book Festival events, Zoom meet and greets and more! Catholic-Jewish Dialogue will discuss “On Heaven and Earth,” a book written by Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Pope Francis. Everyone is invited to attend this free book discussion event on Sunday, Jan. 16. Save the date: Rabbi Skorka will give a live presentation on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. $18 tickets can be purchased via our website at www.jewishnaples.org. The MLK Jr. Parade will be a virtual program on Monday, Jan. 17.

The Jewish Book Festival will offer a wide variety of genres, with something for everyone! The month of January, there are four virtual and in-person events — Jan. 6, Jan. 12, Jan. 19 and Jan. 25. PJ Library and Jewish Families with Young Children are invited to the park for activities and fun on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. Please make a reservation with Alicia at programs@jewishnaples.org. The People of the Book Jewish Book Festival is next month, Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tickets are being sold on the website. If you would like to be a patron for People of the Book, please contact me. As a POB Patron, you will enjoy dinner with author Joshua Greene before the presentation. Please register at www.jewishnaples. org or via our weekly e-blasts for each of these programs. The Zoom link will be emailed two hours prior to the start of each program.

These programs are advertised in the weekly e-blast, which is sent out on Monday mornings. If you are not getting them, please let me know so we can get you connected. We have a variety of groups and committees at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, such as PJ Library, Jewish Families with Young Children, Cardozo Legal Society, Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, Israel Advocacy Committee and Jewish Community Relations Council. Please join the group and/or committee that best fits your needs. A taste of each one can be found throughout our website at www.jewishnaples.org. If you have an idea for a program or want to be a guest speaker or facilitator, please contact me at rbialek@ jewishnaples.org.

Rabbi Skorka: what promotes fellowship in a shared history By Richard Price, CJD Committee Member

apal Bulls are official statements by the head of the Roman Catholic Church, sometimes applied to imperial documents. Bulls bearing the seal of the reigning Pope’s dealing with Jewish matters were numerous. A Bull issued by Calixtus II around 1120 was a general Bull of Protection for the Jews, who had suffered in the First Crusade and were maltreated by Christian neighbors. It forbade killing them, using force to convert them and otherwise molesting them. Innocent IV in 1247 urged an end to murder and persecution for the baseless blood libel. Sixtus V in 1586 relieved the Jews of many oppressive social and economic restrictions that had been imposed upon them by Paul IV and Pius V. These examples and others have one redeeming attribute. They were humanitarian in intent. Murder, maltreatment, forced conversion and other forms of molestation were forbidden. Nevertheless, these all too few constructive papal and ecclesiastical pronouncements, overturned and overshadowed by a plethora of blatantly antisemitic and abhorrent decrees, failed in four fundamental respects. First, they ignored the peoplehood of the Jewish community as legitimate, with common concerns and aspirations mirroring other communities of that time and geography. Second, they failed to recognize and/or respect the ethical and moral values of the Jewish community, cherished by the Jewish people as well as developed through a Jewish commitment to scholarship. Third, they did not respect nor appreciate the divine nature of Judaic teachings to the Jewish people and Judaic philosophy as an inspiration and contribution to the establishment and moral underpinning of Christianity. Finally, they never internalized the intensity of Jewish faith and collective opposition to conversion. By these measures, Christians shared common antisemitic

prejudices, with a wide historical trail of catastrophic results for the Jewish people. On June 5, 1960, Pope John XXIII created the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. At that meeting the secretariat’s members and consultors were surprised to receive a second mandate, an interreligious one dealing with Catholic-Jewish relations. Pope John had had a conversation with Jules Isaac Amitié, an 81-year-old French Jew who was leader of a Paris-based study group of about 60 Jews and Christians. Amitié had proposed a program of action that could radically change Christian-Jewish relations by first correcting those “theologically inexact concepts and presentations of the Gospel of Love” that place Jews in spiritual and physical ghettos. Isaac had prepared a memorandum that sketched the history of Catholic teachings, legislation and actions toward the Jews. Ultimately, Pope John XXIII mandated that the Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity should also facilitate reflection on “the Jewish question” during its preparation for their council. A few knowledgeable Jesuit colleagues suggested consulting the so-called “Jewish pope,” Nahum Goldmann, president of the World Jewish Congress and co-chairman of the World Conference of Jewish Organizations. Goldmann produced a memorandum that stressed Catholic-Jewish “cooperation in opposing all forms of racial prejudice and religious intolerance.” The result of all this, was the promulgation of Nostra Aetate’s six-year journey. The final vote by the Bishops on Oct. 28, 1965, the day of solemn proclamation, saw only 88 of 2,312 bishops registering dissent. Nostra Aetate helped open the church to living dialogues with other communities of faith — respecting each one’s identity, ritual and conduct. This dialogue begins with “what human beings have in common and what promotes fellowship” in a shared history. For us, the Jewish community of Naples, Rabbi Skorka’s presence and a

25-year history with Pope Francis is living proof of “what promotes fellowship in a shared history.” Discussion between rabbis and Catholic officials is not unique. But the nature of a true dialogue between Rabbi Skorka and Pope Francis is truly historic by its depth, intensity and durability. To quote Rabbi Skorka, “Nostra Aetate enabled Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis) and I to become brothers. We were given the opportunity, and the duty, to advance the journey that Nostra Aetate began by being living examples of its possibilities for the members of our respective communities and for the world. Perhaps it was all meant to be.” To quote Pope Francis, “So I thank [the Holy Spirit] for allowing this to happen for being with us on this journey, brother and friend, these are my feeling for him.”

RABBI SKORKA When: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Where: In the Ballroom of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. The Ballroom is in the building directly behind the church. All are invited. For tickets: jewishnaples.org This program is brought to you by the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

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Order your engraved pavers By Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director

ersonalized engraved brick pavers can be ordered now. They will be in the plaza area to the left of the entrance as you approach the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Three different size bricks are available for purchase: 4” x 8” costs $360 and allows up to 3 lines of text with 20 characters and spaces per line. 8” x 8” costs $720 and allows up to 6 lines of text with 20 characters and spaces per line. 12” x 12” costs $1,800 and allows up to 8 lines of text with 20 characters and spaces per line. Grey in color, the bricks can be engraved in English or Hebrew. Everyone who orders a paver will be included in the list appearing in the Federation Star. These brick pavers offer a permanent marker to honor or memorialize loved ones, friends, an occasion or a special date while helping us reach our goal of $15 million. And because the bricks will be displayed in the outdoor plaza area at the entrance of the Center, they will be viewed by the Greater Naples community now and into the future. Proceeds will go toward the endowment for the long-term sustainability of the Cultural Center. Now is your chance to make a lasting impact with your contribution to the capital campaign Engraved Brick Paver fundraiser. Fill out the order form below or contact me at 239-263-4205 or mfriedland@ jewishnaples.org to order one or more engraved bricks. We can’t do this without you!

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BRICK PAVER ORDER FORM Donor Information Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Donation Amount (S) ______________________________________________________________________________________ Indicate how you want your engrave brick to read, using the grid below for the size brick you are purchasing. Each square is the space for one letter or number. 12” x 12” Engraved Brick – room for 8 lines of text with 20 characters per line ($1,800)

8” x 8” Engraved Brick - room for 6 lines of text with 20 characters per line ($720)

By Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director

e would like to say Todah Rabah to the following donors who have purchased one or more brick pavers to grace the plaza area to the left of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center entrance. Interested in adding your name to the list in one of our upcoming issues? Contact me at mfriedland@jewishnaples. org or 239-263-4205. Brick Paver donors as of Dec. 9, 2021: Marlene & Nate Apkon Patti & Pete Bloom Helene & Alan Gordon Lisa & Dale Katz Debbie & Gary Kohler Harvey Oriel Dale & Steven Riemer Jane Schiff Leslie & Mel Springman

4” x 8” Engraved Brick - room for 3 lines of text with 20 characters per line ($360)

Make your check payable to JFGN and send it, with this completed form, to: JFGN, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste 2201, Naples, FL 34109.

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Are you keeping count? Six authors done; 12 more to go By Gayle Dorio, 2021-22 Jewish Book Festival chair

n January, the book festival features five authors at four events — two in person and two on Zoom. February has five authors at four events — again, two in person and two on Zoom! We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to present the 7th Jewish Book Festival sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. With support from our sponsors, patrons and the public, it’s exciting to share 18 authors and their books, and we hope you’ve enjoyed the authors and books thus far. We are extremely excited to “Be Together” — able to carefully meet in person and continue on Zoom! There are so many interesting books written by talented authors. How could one possibly choose which to read? If you think it was tough to select from 200+ books offered by the Jewish Book Council, imagine if we were able to choose from all new books published this past year?

How many books are published each year? There are somewhere between 600,000 and 1 million books published every year in the United States alone, depending on which stats you believe. Perhaps as many as half, or even more, are self-published (according to Forbes.com in 2013).

How many books are made into movies each year? (We heard from Judy Batalion that her book, “The Light of Days,” has been optioned by Steven Spielberg!) Each year, an average of 30 novels are made into movies for the big screen. Authors watch tensely as their stories are filtered through the hands of screenwriters, directors, cinematographers and studio chiefs.

When did book festivals get started? The National Book Festival was founded in 2001 by Laura Bush and then-Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington. The first festival was held Sept. 8, 2001, with Mrs. Bush serving as its honorary chair, a position she held through 2008. Over the years, the festival has evolved immensely, becoming the nation’s premier literary event. Funded by private donors and corporate sponsors who share

the library’s commitment to reading and literacy ( w w. l o c . g o v ) , it began on the Library of Congress grounds and in its buildings on Capitol Hill, expanding soon Gayle Dorio thereafter to the lawn of the Capitol and then to the National Mall. The Washington Convention Center has hosted the event in recent years, and in 2020, the festival was virtual. Attendance has skyrocketed from 25,000 in 2001 to more than 200,000 in 2019. Author involvement in the festival also increased dramatically: While roughly 40 authors participated in the first festival, the 2015 National Book Festival featured more than 175 authors.

What’s the difference between a festival and a book fair? Typically, a book fair is an offering of, guess what, books! Sometimes the authors speak about their books, but usually a festival is where you will hear authors give longer presentations about their books.

What is the oldest book fair? With a 500-year-old history, the Frankfurt Book Fair, held in Frankfurt, Germany, is acknowledged to be the world’s oldest book fair, attracting a global audience

of book publishing professionals and more than 250,000 visitors each year. The book fair began in earnest in 1454, following Johannes Gutenberg’s revolutionary invention of the printing press. Gutenberg created the first press in nearby Mainz, but Frankfurt swiftly became the center of the West’s publishing industry. The Fair is held every year in October. In a typical year, the fair hosts more than 7,300 exhibitors from 100 countries. Around 300,000 visitors will attend the event, and more than 10,000 journalists will cover it. In his book, “The History of the Frankfurt Book Fair,” author Peter Weidhaas (a former director of the fair from 1975-2000) writes that King Henry VIII sent Sir Thomas Bodley as his personal emissary to the Frankfurt Book Fair to purchase books for the new library at Oxford University (www.thebalancecareers.com).

What is the name of the world’s largest book? There is always a contest … Kuthodaw Pagoda contains the “world’s biggest book,” 729 marble slabs, each one inscribed with text from the Tripitaka, the Buddhist scriptures (www.atlasobscura.com). According to the Guinness World Record website, the current largest book is titled “This the Prophet Mohamed” and was unveiled in 2012 by Mohamed International Group in Dubai, UAE. The volume measures 16.40 feet by 26.44 feet, weighs approximately 3,306 pounds and consists of 429 pages. How about that for some light bedside reading? All members of the JBF Committee, along with the amazing Reneé Bialek and I, hope to see you at all the events. Feel free to email us and let us know your thoughts. We hope you are enjoying the Jewish Book Festival!

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January 2022

Israel Advocacy Committee presents dynamic speakers in the new year By Jeff Margolis, IAC Committee Member

s we head into the new year, the Israel Advocacy Committee of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is pleased to announce several upcoming events. On Wednesday, Feb. 9 at noon, Khaled Abu Toameh will be speaking live from Israel via Zoom. Mr. Toameh is an award-winning journalist and TV producer and is currently the Palestinian and Arab Affairs Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. He also writes for the Gatestone Institute think tank in New York. Abu Toameh previously served as a senior producer for NBC in the Middle East.

Muslim and Arab society His articles have been published in newspapers and their effect on the around the world. RegMiddle East and Israel. istration for this special He also serves as the Felevent is required. low of Intelligence and Middle East Affairs for On Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m., Avi Malthe Eisenhower Institute. amed makes a return visit He has been involved in to Naples with a proseveral intelligence field gram held at Beth Tikvah positions on behalf of synagogue. Melamed is a Israeli government agenformer senior official on cies and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). Arab affairs and an Israeli Khaled Abu Toameh intelligence official. He Melamed is also known as the founder of “Feenjan – Israel is an expert on current affairs in the

Speaks Arabic,” an online medium for Arabs and Israelis to engage in various issues and discussions. The topics and discussions are centered on the latest trends of the Israeli culture and the Arab world in the Arabic language. Melamed is the author of several books, including “Inside the Middle East” and “Separate and Unequal: The Inside Story of Israel Rule in East Jerusalem.” Seating is limited for his event and reservations are required. For more information, contact Harvey Cohen, chair of the Israel Advocacy Committee, at hwcohen@gmail.com.

Israel advocacy programming By Harvey Cohen, Israel Advocacy Committee Chair

s chair of the Israel Advocacy Committee (IAC) of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, please know our all-volunteer committee seeks to provide a broad view of the landscape in Israel and the Middle East. We deal with regional security, complex political nuances, shared society

aspirations and the harsh nexus of antisemitism and anti-Israel forces as well as those bright qualities which make Israel so special. IAC is here to educate and inspire our strong passion for Israel, mostly from Jewish leaders. Soon, I will invite you to hear from another voice for Israel.

What may be our final Zoom program of the season introduces us to a new, powerful voice to challenge our beliefs and thinking as we hear from internationally renowned Israeli Arab Muslim journalist, The Jerusalem Post’s Khaled Abu Toameh. I’ve been following his work and have found him to be a sober, solid advocate

for a realistic future in this contentious neighborhood. How does this celebrated Israeli Arab see the difficulties and resolutions to these contentious challenges? I believe this talk is well worth an hour of your time. Please mark your calendar now for Feb. 9 at noon. Details will follow.

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January 2022

The season is here, and we are Here for Good Paula Filler Campaign Chair

hether you live in the Greater Naples area full time or just part of the year, the start of the season has officially begun. The Annual Community Campaign begins at Rosh HaShanah and ends in June. Irrespective of when you make your pledge or gift, the many not-to-be missed programs and special events run by Jewish Federation and other Jewish organizations in our community primarily take place between November and April. This is the Greater Naples Jewish social season. Participating in the social season means seeing members of the Jewish community we may not see at other times of the year. It means catching up with old friends who have been away for the summer. It means meeting new friends, who might be here for their first season or are now full-time residents. Most importantly, however, it means we renew our commitment to Jewish life here in Greater Naples. This importance of the annual campaign, being Here for Good, cannot be overstated. Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) supports all the Jewish organizations that enrich our own Jewish experience, and that of others, to derive meaning and enjoyment in communal life. In addition to supporting the Jewish organizations that provide the social programs we enjoy, JFGN also provides financial support to sustain the educational, humanitarian and social services so badly needed here in Naples 12 months a year. Yes, many of us support Jewish Federations and other Jewish organizations elsewhere in the United States and Canada. For those of us who are transplants or part-time residents, we feel a justified sense of obligation to continue our support in these other ‘home’ communities. Naples, however, is also home, for whatever period of the year we spend here.

It is part of who we are as Jews to spread the love, to be Here for Good. Few of us make a single gift. We support many organizations and worthwhile causes, Jewish and non-Jewish. We make gifts in our ‘home’ communities, our college communities, communities where our children and grandchildren live and right here in Greater Naples, our little slice of paradise in Southwest Florida, our community of choice. For some, this is the community chosen to spend part or all of our retirement years. For others, it is the community chosen to offer a better life to our families, our children or to be closer to our parents. Choosing to live here, for however long, means we must also choose to make it a vibrant and successful Jewish community. We must choose to be Here for Good. The size of your gift here in Greater Naples is not the most important thing. What is most important is that you make a meaningful gift, something only you can decide. If we are to continue to meet the growing and emerging needs of this Jewish community, we must all participate in the Annual Community Campaign, fueling all it makes possible for each of us. Your campaign gift is not the only way to participate. You can participate by embracing the efforts of Jewish Federation and other organizations by attending the many meaningful, enjoyable and uplifting programs and events that take place all year long. Whether it is Israel Advocacy Committee, Jewish Book Festival, Jewish Community Relations Council, Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA), PJ Library, Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA) or Young Jewish Professionals, there is something for everyone. All of them are significant because you choose to be there, because you choose to be Here for Good. For more information on programs and events or how you can support the Annual Community Campaign, please contact Renee Bialek or Kirk Wisemayer at Jewish Federation, 239-263-4205 or email rbialek@jewishnaples.org or kwisemayer@jewishnaples.org, or visit https://jewishnaples.org/calendar.

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Lion of Judah An artful group of women philanthropists By Dr. Judith Finer Freedman, Lion of Judah Society Co-Chair

n Feb. 24, 2022, Jewish Federation’s Lion of Judah Society will gather for an event in the beautiful home of Pella and Jack Fingersh, featuring the incredible museum-quality art in their collection. We are excited about this special event that allows us to come together in person to view this amazing art collection and learn of the immediate needs facing our community. As a co-chair of the event, I am delighted to host our local Lion of Judah women at a welcome toast in my own home. After waiting almost two years, we will be able to gather and celebrate the incredible power of women’s philanthropy, more evident than ever in a world changed since COVID. We can be proud of our Jewish Federation, which has served as a guiding and comforting source of information and resources to our community during tough times. “The Lion of Judah Society represents 45% of the total Annual Community Campaign in Naples, and these gifts enable Jewish Federation to further its impact on the Jewish community and the greater Naples community,” says Susie Goldsmith, fellow co-chair of the Feb. 24 event.

The 74 women in Greater Naples who contribute at the Lion of Judah level to Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, last year contributed more than $654,000 of the $1.5 million campaign. “Their gifts to the 2022 campaign are expected to exceed last year’s record,” Susie adds. More than just about giving, Lion of Judah Society women care deeply for the Jewish people and for working to improve our community and our world. In addition to social and networking events, such as the February Art Tour, they are also active in social service projects that benefit local school-aged children in Naples. For more information on becoming a Lion of Judah or on our Feb. 24 Art Tour (where space will be limited), please contact Kirk Wisemayer at 239263-4205 (ext. 305) or kwisemayer@ jewishnaples.org. The Lion of Judah Society is an international group of women philanthropists who contribute a minimum of $5,000 per year to the annual campaign of their local Jewish Federation. There are more than 18,000 Lion of Judah women around the world, 3,600 of whom have permanently endowed their gifts to the tune of $590 million.

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The future is now Introducing the WCA Younger Division By Shelly Bell, WCA Younger Division Coordinator

ommunity plays a pivotal role in Judaism. From the celebration of life at a Bris to the mourning at a Shiva, Jews rely on our connections to each other for support and comfort. Sometimes, creating these connections in Southwest Florida can prove difficult, especially for women still working or raising families. The Women’s Cultural Alliance Younger Division hopes to remedy that by providing weeknight and Sunday programming for women younger than 60. According to a 2019 University of Notre Dame study, spending time with female friends improves a woman’s health and can increase her lifespan. Unfortunately, many women, to their detriment, often place the needs of others ahead of their own. I’ve lived in Naples for six years, but until recently, I hadn’t forged many friendships, because I threw all my energy into my career and family. The months I spent quarantining at home gave me the opportunity to reevaluate my priorities. While I could have joined a chavurah through my temple, I decided my energy would be better spent serving my Jewish community. If I was having issues making friends, surely I wasn’t the only one. Along

with my mother, WCA board member, Leslie Wasserman, I approached the Women’s Cultural Alliance with the idea of creating a division for women who are unable to attend daytime programming. In the summer of 2021, I began publicizing the formation of WCA’s new Younger Division. Forced to postpone our first event at Empty Bowls due to COVID, nine women were finally able to meet in October for an outdoor dinner at Patio Café in Naples. For some of us, it was the first time engaging with other Jewish women in the community since moving to the area. Dana Strull, an educational consultant originally from Louisville, Kentucky, attended the dinner “to connect with Jewish women and develop friendships.” Having recently moved to Southwest

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groups and programs, but they will also have the bonus opportunity of participating in our evening and Sunday programs. As to the kind of groups and programming we’ll offer, we’re limited only by our imagination. This spring, we hope to add activities, such as nature tours, cooking classes and pickleball. We’ve also discussed attending the theater and starting a book club. To accomplish this, we need liaisons, members who act as the contact and organizer for the group. The time commitment for serving as a liaison is usually minimal, but the reward is great. If you’re unable to act as a liaison right now, we still invite you to participate in the Younger Division as a member. You’ll have the opportunity to provide input and shape the division to ensure that it offers a little something for everyone. With restoration of indoor programming in Southwest Florida, I urge every woman to take advantage of our ability to connect to others in our community and spend time with female friends. After all, it’s good for our health. To learn more about the Younger Division or if you’re a WCA member who would like to be a part of the Younger Division, please email Shelly Bell at sbell987@aol.com.

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Give Your Skin that Beautiful “Dolphin Skin” Sheen The new “dolphin skin” trend has taken over the world, and for good reason. Who doesn’t want that gleaming, fresh-out-of-the-water look? You can achieve that beautiful dolphin skin glow with these dermatologist- recommended tips. What is the Dolphin Skin Trend? Picture a dolphin coming out of the water, with its skin glistening and glowing as the sunlight reflects off it. Now imagine your own skin with a similarly dewy, hydrated sheen. This is the “dolphin skin” look that everyone is raving about.

As board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brandon Kirsch told HuffPost, “I think ‘dolphin skin’ is an appearance people have actively pursued for a long time, and now a name has developed as a way to provide techniques to achieve it.” How To Achieve the Dolphin Skin Look

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January 2022

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Make 2022 a great year with MCA The 2021 – 2022 MCA Season is underway. Here is just a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the season. On behalf of MCA Board of Directors and the entire MCA members, we wish you…

… a very happy and healthy 2022

Stimulating January Events MCA/WCA Documentary Films A Crime on the Bayou d

View at home from January 1-4 Zoom with the director on January 4 d

Tour of the Collier County Jail/Court House January 10, 10:00 AM

MCA Monthly Luncheon January 13, 11:30 AM - Audubon CC A Ritchie Boy and Much More

MCA Speaker Series January 18, 10:30 AM – JFGN & Zoom Biden: One Year Later

Men’s Medical Seminars January 22, 10:00 AM – JFGN & Zoom From Eczema to Hair Loss: Common Skin Conditions and when to seek Dermatology Care

Questions? Email us at: help@mcanaples.org Or go to: www.mcanaples.org

By Jeff Margolis

appy New Year. MCA is pleased to announce that in-person luncheons are back at the Audubon Country Club. The next luncheon will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Andrew Dahl, MD. The program is titled “A Ritchie Boy and Much More” and chronicles the remarkable life of his relative, Gunter Oppenheim. The cost of the luncheon is $32. Reservations are required and may be made through the MCA website. As we move into the heart of the MCA season, members should know that many of our indoor and outdoor programs are in full swing. Here are just a few activities for your consideration. Jim Sernovitz’ engaging travelogue series continues on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Jim takes us to the Faces of China, exploring the great cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Just a reminder, you only have to register once to be able to view the program every month. If this is your first travelogue, be sure to register. The Israel Discussion Group will meet on Monday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. This program, led by Harvey Cohen and Collin Lewis, will be held in person at Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Those who wish to phone in should call 805706-5835. The group will be addressing current issues and events taking place in Israel. Please note that this event is not available on Zoom. The MCA Birding group continues its get-togethers at sites around the county. The group’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. Contact Alan Gordon at agordon@comcast.net for location details and further information. The January installment of the popular documentary film program continues on Jan. 4, with a showing of “A Crime on the Bayou.” This 2020 documentary film, produced by John Legend, follows a young teenager challenging the most powerful white supremacist in 1960s Louisiana. For registration information, please check the MCA website. Please note, that as of press time, it has not been determined whether this film will be presented at Temple Shalom or via Zoom. January’s book club discussion will feature prize-winning novelist Dara Horn’s book, “People Love Dead Jews.” The program will take place on Thursday,

Jan. 13 at 2:30 p.m. The program will be moderated by Barrett Burka. Please contact program leader Stan Farb at stan4mignon@earthlink.net to get information on whether the program will be in person, on Zoom or a hybrid. The Health/Lifestyle group will hold its next meeting Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. Program leader, Dr. Jerry Kumin, will lead a discussion of treatments for diabetes. In what has become an annual event, MCA members are invited to Hertz Arena to see our local hockey team, the Florida Everblades, take on cross-state rival, Jacksonville Icemen, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be obtained by going to our special website, bladestix.com/MCA. Please note, if you are going as a group, order your tickets together so that you will be sure to sit together. Also, parking at the arena is $10, so carpooling is suggested.

Special program! MCA is offering a free CPR training program on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Fire Station 45, 1885 Veterans Park Drive in Naples. Program content includes: • Scene safety • Checking for responsiveness (breathing vs. not breathing) • Remaining calm • How/when to dial 911 • How to perform effective CPR for adults, children and infants: proper position, technique, depth and rate • Introduction to AED • Choking for adult & infant Registration is required. The program is open to spouses.

Save the date The annual MCA Sweetheart Dance returns on Saturday, March 5 at the Vineyards Country Club in Naples. Look for more information on this sixth annual event in upcoming e-blasts. MCA always welcomes new members. The cost of membership is $90 and includes membership in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Applications are available at the website, www.MCAnaples.org. For more information about membership and the many activities and events that MCA has to offer, feel free to contact Les Nizin, MCA president, at mcanaplespresident2021@gmail.com.

There are 3 Ways to Join the MCA!

1. Visit the website at www.MCAnaples.org. Click on the MCA membership form and complete it. You can pay by credit card or check. 2. Send an email with your name, email address and phone number to joinMCA@MCAnaples.org. 3. Mail your name, email address and phone number to Larry Israelite, 8820 Savona Court, Naples, FL 34119.

Dues for the current year are $90 and include membership in Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

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January 2022

Ways to celebrate Tu B’Shevat with kids By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator

his year, Tu B’Shevat will begin in the evening on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, and end in the evening on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. According to Jewish tradition, all trees share the same birthday on Tu B’Shevat. Although it’s a lesser-known holiday, observance of Tu B’Shevat is growing due to the rising importance of Earth stewardship. Families can celebrate by enjoying any number of activities. Here are some of our suggestions:

Read a book about trees

Meet the Goldsteins

With rhyme and colorful illustrations, this book tells the story of a boy and his family, who plant a tree in honor of the Tu B’Shevat, the Alicia Feldman Jewish holiday known as the birthday of the trees. “Netta and Her Plant,” by Ellie Gelman (Recommended for ages 4 to 5 years) The plant that Netta received on Tu B’Shevat is growing — and so is Netta. In fact, soon it will be time for the plant — and Netta — to do new things. Growing bigger is intimidating, but it’s also wonderful.

PJ family spotlight

Build your family tree

Pick up your favorite book about nature, trees or caring for the environment. Here are some Tu B’Shevat selections: “Dear Tree,” by Doba Rivka Weber (Recommended for ages 2 to 3 years) On the Jewish New Year of the Trees (Tu B’Shevat), a little boy shares his hopes and wishes for trees — and especially for the one under which he plays. “It’s Tu B’Shevat,” by Edie Stoltz Zolkower (Recommended for ages 6 months to 2 years)

By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator

Q: A lot of parents say they feel PJ books help them raise good kids. Do you feel that way? A: Yes, we feel that the books help to teach her values, such as respect, kindness, gratitude and honoring our parents/ grandparents. We enjoy incorporating some of the activities depicted in the stories into our own lives as they teach her about cooperating and helping others. Q: Are you involved in the Jewish community in Naples? A: Maddie attends Preschool of the Arts at Chabad of Naples. We try to stay involved through various events and committees that support the Jewish community. Q: How do PJ Library books play a role in your bedtime routine? A: After bath time, Maddie gets to pick two to three books to read, and then we talk about her favorite part of the day as she falls asleep. PJ books often have wonderful prompts on the inside of the cover to help spark age-appropriate conversation about the book and the Jewish values highlighted in it. Q: What is Madd i e’s f a v o r i t e P J Library book? A: Right now, it is “Hanukkah with Friends,” by Chris Barash. If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a PJ Library Spotlight Family please let us know! Email A l i c i a Fe l d m a n , programs@jewish naples.org. Be sure to follow us on Facebook @PJLibrary Adam and Miriam Goldstein NaplesFL. with daughter, Maddie.

: Tell me about the Goldstein family members. A: Our immediate family is made up of Miriam, Adam and Maddie (age 3), but we are lucky to have a lot of extended family in the area. Q: How long have you been in Naples? A: Our family has spent the last 5 years together here in Naples. Q: What is it like when PJ Library books arrive? A: It’s very exciting! Maddie loves adding to her collection and learning about all the Jewish holidays. Q: What do you think about the quality of PJ Library books? A: The quality of PJ Library books is excellent. The illustrations are beautiful, and the stories are easy to read and engaging.

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Tu B’Shevat is a perfect opportunity to talk about your family story. For more family tree ideas, visit the PJ Library Pinterest board.

Enjoy Tu B’Shevat food Use our special PJ Library Tu B’Shevat meal plan (https://pjlibrar y.org/ beyond-books/pjblog/january-2017/ a-tu-b-shivat-meal-plan) to find fast and fun recipes to learn with all your senses. Don’t feel like cooking? Try cream cheese and fig jelly on whole wheat bread — a quick and yummy Tu B’Shevatthemed sandwich.

Plant parsley The Bible Belt Balabusta explains that planting parsley connects our early spring holiday with our main spring holiday — and provides step-by-step instructions to do it. Read a story like “Planting Parsley,” by Pamela Ehrenberg or “Thank You, Trees!” by Gail Langer Karwoski and Marilyn E. Gootman as you do your planting. Your Tu B’Shevat parsley will grow in time for your Passover seder!

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Dementia respite and caregiver support Dr. Jaclynn Faffer President/ CEO

aples Senior Center reopened its dementia respite services on Marco Island on Dec. 2, 2021. It was the first time since closing the doors in March 2020, due to COVID-19, that the group met in person. During the pandemic, all programs were offered on a virtual platform. The initial group had nine participants and was facilitated by

Simona Staicu-Levy, NSC dementia program coordinator. Also participating was Marisa Luizzi, NSC music therapist and three vetted and trained NSC volunteers. We hope to expand the Marco program to two days a week. The four-hour structured respite group is offered five days a week, onsite, at NSC on Castello Drive. There are 22,000 seniors living with dementia in Collier and Lee Counties and 19,000 family caregivers providing care for their loved ones. NSC is committed to providing support for those with dementia as well as their caregivers, with wraparound services. Activities in the respite program are designed to achieve the program’s goals of enhancing

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communications skills, improving an individual’s mood, helping access longterm memory and increasing socialization. We provide caregiver education, with strategies for relieving stress along with activities that can be enjoyed at home as well as opportunities to socialize with other caregivers. For more information about the Dementia Respite Program and Caregiver Support, call NSC at 239-325-4444. When you drive by the site of the new Naples Senior Center on Autumn Oaks Lane, you might unknowingly drive on by. With site work beginning in early November, the 13.7 acres looks totally different! The land has been cleared and

the foundation work has begun. It is so very exciting to finally be building our dream. We are grateful for all the support along the way … and going forward! And speaking of dreams, on Jan. 8, Naples Senior Center will celebrate “A Decade of Dancing, Dining and Dreams” at its 10th annual Evening for Better Tomorrows. Guests will enjoy a scrumptious dinner and dance to the music of Shadows of the ’60s under the stars at Royal Poinciana Golf Club. Heartfelt thanks are extended to all who plan to come show their support! As 2022 begins, NSC extends best wishes to all for a healthy and safe New Year.

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Jack Nortman to be honored at Never Again event By Marina Berkovich, president

he more time passes after each genocide, even one so well documented as the Holocaust, the fewer the eyewitnesses and the more challenging the education and prevention become to humanity – this is an historically proven fact, not a supposition. Just think back to the Civil War or WWI eras and reflect on your own reluctance to hear the cautionary tales those survivors and soldiers were so eager to pass on, except the stories encapsulated and embellished in the bestselling novels and Oscar-winning films, like “GWTW” or “A Farewell to Arms.” Teaching the lessons of the Holocaust has become a worldwide concern, particularly in the USA. Because the prime ethnic/religious eradication aim of the Holocaust were Jews, teaching such lessons is an inseparable part of Jewish history everywhere. The next wave of denial is regrettably upon us. Copouts,

like “Holocaust fatigue,” should have no place in our world, with antisemitism on the rise and Jewish children, businesses, houses of worship and homes targeted in acts echoing that of the pre-Holocaust time. Yet, with only about a third of U.S. states mandating Holocaust education, it is an uphill battle and Jews everywhere are fearful that once the last Holocaust survivor passes, the fragile legacy of this unfathomably senseless cruelty will be written off or distorted. The Holocaust is an inseparable part of 20th-century Jewish history, woven into our memory and legacy. That is why The Jewish Historical Society has partnered with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center to honor Mr. Jack Nortman during a very special NEVER AGAIN event on Sunday, Feb. 6 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Naples. The event committee is comprised of notable locals

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and is co-chaired by Sandra Lee Buxton and Ellen Seigel. Mr. Nortman is a child of the Holocaust. His parents were transported to Siberia by the ever so “helpful” Soviets and returned back to their native Poland on the windowless railroad cattle and goods transport car, aka boxcar. Railroad cars, as such, were routinely used by the Soviets and the Nazis to transport human chattel in the mid-20th century in grossly inhumane conditions that assured the demise of a majority of those transported. More than 60 years later, the Nortman family procured an authentic WWII era boxcar and brought it to Southwest Florida to become the only traveling boxcar in the U.S. Since 2008, over 150,000 people, mostly students, visited this boxcar, which travels with specially constructed removable stairs to allow the visitors this one small convenience that the unfortunate WWII transports did not have. Small groups of boxcar visitors remain inside, with doors closed, for a few minutes. To most of them, these minutes are life altering as they mentally immerse into the inhuman condition of those who were packed into boxcar transports on their way to the killing camps Nazis built all over Poland, or Soviets deep into Siberia’s eerily similar inhumanity of Stalin’s GULAG. Now, the Nortman family is assuring the continuity of Boxcar Education

through an $84,000 matching grant established for the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. The joint fundraiser branch will feature the premiere of The Jewish Historical Society of SWFL’s original production, the next documentary in the SWFL Jewish Pioneers series: Jack Nortman, The Boxcar Education Giant. At the event, we will honor philanthropist, Jack Nortman, for his unfailing commitment to preserving historical accuracy of this education process. The Boxcar will be on the grounds and available for inspection by event attendees. There are many ways for you to assure the success of this event. The primary beneficiary of the matching grant is The Holocaust Museum of SWFL. To purchase tickets for the event and contribute to the Holocaust Museum Boxcar Education Program, go to https:// hmcec.org/calendar/category/event/list/. For sponsorship of the brunch or advertising in the event program, contact Marina Berkovich, president, The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida, 8805 Tamiami Trail North, Suite # 255, Naples FL 34108, telephone 833-547-7935 (833-JHS-SWFL), email: office@jhsswf.org The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida and the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center are stand-alone section 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations. Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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HEALTHY LAWN = HEALTHY SOIL (AND OTHER HELPFUL LAWN TIPS) by Joe Jayne, Truly Nolen

As I begin my third year of providing helpful pest control information in this terrific publication, I wanted to take a moment and say how honored we are to be part of Federation Star! I also wanted to quickly harken back to some of the reasons why this publication is so important to us.

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As a company whose founder Truly David Nolen lived for nearly 30 years in Naples prior to passing away in 2017, we understand all the things that make this community and Southwest Florida a wonderful place to live.

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For those of you who have driven around Naples and the region, there is no doubt you have seen one of our world-renowned mouse cars traveling on Tamiami Trail. Invented in 1961, our mouse cars always seem to make people smile.

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unhealthy bacteria for them, just like humans. While many bacteria need to be present for lawn soil to be healthy, there can be some harmful bacteria that will need to be identified and eradicated. Fungi: typically take up the most space underground of the lawn microorganisms. Like bacteria, there can be beneficial and harmful lawn fungi. Beneficial fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. Harmful fungi can cause diseases and devastate certain plants and grasses. Actinomycetes: assist with the breakdown of organic matter. Algae: tends to be beneficial for lawns because they generate their own energy through photosynthesis. Protozoa: single-celled organisms that decompose organic materials and consume many bacteria.

You may have also seen one of our founder’s antique cars on the side of a road or outside a business. Mr. Nolen had over 100 classic cars in his extensive collection! Next time you see one, snap a quick photo, email socialmedia@trulymail.net and let us know where you spotted a mouse car or an antique.

Just like humans need to have certain good bacteria to maintain their health, so does soil. Soil microorganisms are important because they cycle nutrients into the soil. Without them, any nutrients you put on your lawn wouldn’t be digested. It would be like taking a vitamin that your body couldn’t break down.

Meanwhile, as 2022 begins, one New Year’s resolution you may want to consider setting is how to maintain a beautiful Southwest Florida lawn. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil. The key to healthy soil is a healthy lawn. It’s a harsh reality that a beautiful lawn is like a chicken-and-the-egg riddle. As tricky as it sounds, there is a solution: getting your soil and grass to a place where they both help each other.

Lawns require certain essential nutrients to help the grass grow. The following nutrients contribute to the mineral composition of your soil and are beneficial to your grass. • Nitrogen: is responsible for the green coloration of plants, which is necessary for photosynthesis to occur. It also helps plants produce chlorophyll, a basic catalyst for photosynthesis. • Phosphorous: aids plants in growth and development. It is one of the essential macro elements necessary for plant growth. • Potassium: helps your grass develop improved

Rich and fertile soil has lots of microorganisms living in it like • Bacteria: lawns can have both healthy and

resistance to stress and harsh environmental conditions. To improve the potassium concentration organically in your soil, you will need to implement mulching of grass clippings. • Sulfur: improves the disease-resistance ability of your lawn grass by boosting its immune system against disease infestation. Production of amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, and other proteins are made possible by sulfur nutrients. • Calcium: contributes to the structural development of your plant’s cell wall. It helps in developing the grasses’ support system for its vascular activities. A calcium-deficiency in the grass is characterized by weak lawn grasses looking bent or run over. As I have stated before, your local Truly Nolen representative can provide you with a Grass Facts Sheet for your particular type of turf grass with tips on maintenance and proper care. Then, we can do a comprehensive Lawn Analysis that allows us to identify current problems affecting the overall health and appearance of your lawn. We identify the zones of your lawn most susceptible to insect activity, weed intrusion and additional areas of concern. Special care is taken to audit your current maintenance approach and provide tips for maintenance based on the type of grass you have. Whether you take care of your lawn yourself, use our service or another company, we TRULY hope you stay safe and have a Happy New Year! (Joe Jayne is the Manager for Truly Nolen in Naples. His service office can be reached at (239) 643-2555. Founded in 1938, Tucson-based Truly Nolen of America (www.trulynolen.com ) is one of the largest family-owned pest control companies in the United States. To learn about our Lawn Care capabilities, please visit https://www.trulynolen.com/lawn-care/)

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HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & JANET G. AND HARVEY D. COHEN EDUCATION CENTER www.HMCEC.org / 239.263.9200

At the Museum Susan Suarez President & CEO

appy New Year to you and your families! We hope your holidays were safe and memorable.

Remembering one of our founders Since our last column, the Museum family lost one of the founding members of the Museum – Godfrey Levy. Godfrey was an incredible advocate for the Museum and its mission. He led the Museum administration for many years and, along with his fellow Board Members, positioned it on the path, growing to where we are today. He will be greatly missed.

Luncheon event Many thanks to all who supported our education programming on Giving Tuesday and through Amazon Smile for their holiday shopping. We had a very memorable luncheon event, with the premiere of the new classroom play “Remember – The Story of Abe Price.” Created in conjunction with Gulfshore Playhouse (GSP) Founding and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury and Managing Director Joel Markus, “Remember” was written by Jeffrey Binder and directed by Steven Calakos. We were honored to have Abe’s sons – Herb, Sid and Harry – and their families join us at Arthrex One for the premiere. Many thanks to GSP actors, Victor Caroli, Jim Corsica, Sue Schaffel and Luke Lachle, for bringing Abe’s extraordinary story to life. We know the students who see this play will carry his memory with them.

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Karen Cohn and Family In memory of Dr. Martin Cohn From: Gayle & Marty Dorio Diane & Bob Goldstein Toby & Herb Kosloff Jane Schiff To:

Pearl Fishman-Thall In memory of Sanford Hersh From: Jane Schiff To:

Albert Glucksman In honor of your special birthday From: Nancy & Larry Bell To:

Gail Nizin In memory of Alan Gordon From: Janet & Saul Cooperman

Teacher Holocaust Education trip The organizer of the long-delayed Teacher Holocaust Education trip to Europe has just confirmed the trip will take place this summer! The two Collier County teachers selected in March 2019 for the trip have confirmed they plan to attend. We will provide an update on this in the coming months.

2022 programming We have a lot of great programming planned for you in 2022 — exhibitions, events, Zoom and in-person speaker programs. The “Vedem Underground” traveling exhibit by the Vedem Foundation continues in the Estelle and Stuart Price Gallery through Feb. 28, 2022. More information is available on our website, www.HMCEC.org. The next exhibit in the Gallery will be, “Letters from Westerbork,” which looks at examples of correspondence from those held in the Westerbork Transit Camp to family and friends. This will run from March until September. Hank Bitterman will give a presentation on genealogy in the Museum annex on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Bring your own laptop and learn how to research your family history. On Jan. 27, 2022, we are offering complimentary Museum admission for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. You must sign up for your complimentary admission ticket on our website. A special film about Abe Price, Holocaust survivor and Museum co-founder, will be shown throughout the afternoon. We invite you to sign up for Museum Docent Ellaine Rosen’s five-part lecture

Tributes To:

Sandy Randall & Family In memory of Jeffrey Randall From: Andrea Arnold & Mark Goetz Lea & Michael Bendes Adele Cohen Harvey Cohen Sue & Phil Dean Kathy & Ron Emanuel Nancy & Barry Glazer Barbara & Gene Goldenziel Monica & Alan Goodwin Cindy & Alan Gordon Larry Hermalyn Rolly & Adir Jacob Arnold & Barbara Karp Karen & Curt Posner Dennis Schaab Leslie & Mel Springman Carole Winograd

Hitler examining looted artworks series, “Nazi Looted Art – Unfinished Business.” With Ellaine’s background in art and Holocaust history, you will be given an in-depth look at this subject. The series will be held in person at the Museum from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12, 19 and 26 as well as Feb. 2 and 9. The cost is $100 for the complete series or $20 per session. Museum Docent Stuart Mest, M.D. is presenting a two-part series on “Eugenics, Experiments, Ethics: Nazi Germany, Japan and the U.S.” This series will also be held in person at the Museum at 5 p.m. on Feb. 23 and March 2; $40 for the presentations and an RSVP is required. Visit www.HMCEC.org to register. Dr. Mest will offer repeat sessions of Parts One and Two at 5 p.m. on March 9 and 16 at the Museum. Our annual fundraising event, Triumph 2022, will take place on Thursday, March 3 at Arthrex One in North Naples. The location will be familiar to those who joined us for the Luncheon. Our special guest will be General Romeo Dallaire, who led the UN Special Forces during the Rwandan genocide. General Dallaire and

General Romeo Dallaire his troops tried their best, against insurmountable odds, to stop the genocide, and when their efforts failed, to render aid to the victims. Information on tickets and sponsorship packages is available on our website at www.HMCEC.org. On behalf of the Museum board, volunteers and staff members, I wish you and your families a healthy, safe and very happy New Year! Hope to see you at the Museum or on Zoom in 2022!

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Mel & Gail Ufberg In honor of your granddaughter Danielle’s wedding From: Nancy Kaplan

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Mel & Gail Ufberg In honor of your granddaughter Carly’s engagement From: Nancy Kaplan To:

Ferne Walpert In memory of Fran Bowman From: Nancy Kahn Jane Schiff

Sylvia Whitman In memory of Judge Lewis Whitman From: Carol & Norman Guttman Betty & Alan Novick Hinda Zaklos In honor of your Bat Mitzvah From: Jane Schiff To:

Shelley Zucker In honor of your birthday From: Rolly & Adir Jacob

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To place a Tribute in the Federation Star in honor or memory of someone, please contact Janine Hudak at the Federation ofﬁce at 239-263-4205 or jhudak@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the person or loved one you designate. Tributes help further the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

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Temple Shalom events open to the community By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Engaging adult learners in life-enhancing study of Jewish texts, Melton is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world and Temple Shalom is the only location in Southwest Florida offering this innovative, professionally developed curriculum. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/learn/adults for more information and a registration link or call 239-455-2233.

Wise Aging: Sacred Living This groundbreaking program specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood is facilitated by Rabbi Adam Miller and Missy Balsam. Eight classes, meeting every other Thursday, begin Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Course fee of $54 includes course book. Register at tinyurl.com/VRRE2PSC.

Jewish spirituality Missy Balsam, will lead this class that focuses on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other mindful practices. Eight classes, meeting every other Thursday, begin Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Course fee is $36. Register at tinyurl.com/mjfxx35b.

Adult Hebrew Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn the letters and

vowels of the Hebrew alphabet? Do you wish you could read many of the essential Hebrew blessings and prayers? Join this daytime Hebrew class for adults. Contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-4553030. The cost is $36 for Temple Shalom members and $50 for nonmembers.

Torah Talk Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact the Temple Shalom office at info@naplestemple.org.

Jewish Yoga Join yoga teacher Missy Balsam, via Zoom, as she guides you through an all-levels gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Open to all, no experience necessary. The cost is $54 for an eightweek session held Mondays beginning Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. Call the Temple Shalom office to register.

Shabbat ShaPlay Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited to attend. Temple Shalom membership is not required. To register, contact Paolette Matute, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@naplestemple.org.

Stories of Music Facilitated by Cantor Donna Azu, Stories of Music is an adult education project of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. On Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., this series continues with “The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: The Crucial ’60s,” exploring how music of Israel grew in the consciousness of American Jews and penetrated American culture generally. Contact the Temple Shalom office to register.

A look at hunger and food insecurity in our community Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. A series of forums will be presented via Zoom by the Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) of Temple Shalom. Each forum features two well-respected experts from our community. Learn how to help combat hunger and food insecurity. Contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

Soulful Shabbat Join us on Friday evening, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. for the very popular Soulful Shabbat, a musical Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and accompanied by a professional band. Everyone is invited to attend.

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in helping combat hunger in our community, you won’t want to miss this — Sunday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. Feel the joy of participating in a great social action event and experience the unique opportunity to help package 50,000 meals for Meals of Hope with hundreds of our One Family members. The Blood Mobile from the Community Blood Center will also be on site. Those wishing to donate are encouraged to make an appointment with Jane Perman by email at janeperman@icloud. com. Walk-ins are always welcome. Other opportunities to participate include donating toiletries for students in need right here in Collier County (and helping to pack them), baking dog biscuits for the animal shelter and more! For more information on how you can help, visit the Temple Shalom website.

Artists-in-Residence weekend “A Gift of Music,” featuring Cantor Julia Cadrain and singer-songwriter, Elana Arian will take place Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30. Our guest artists will join us for Friday evening service, perform a concert Saturday evening and join children and families Sunday morning during the religious school program. For more information on the Artists-inResidence event, please see our ad in this issue of the Federation Star or visit the Temple Shalom website.

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A tribute to Dr. Marty Cohn Harve Sturm Commander JWV Post #202

r. Marty Cohn was the vice commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post 202 and a proud member of the VFW Post 7721 Honor Guard team. The JWV Post and the VFW were very important to Marty, as he was to us. Marty was the director of JWV communications and served as the technical advisor in our opening and closing ceremonies. Someone so special can never be forgotten. We join everyone with thoughts of comfort over the immense void left behind by the loss of our beloved veteran and friend.

Veterans Day events participated in • Nov. 11 Cambier Park Veterans Celebration • Nov. 11 Village Walk salute to Veterans • Nov. 11 VFW luncheon, with speakers and 300 plus in attendance at Post 7721 • Nov. 12 Temple Shalom Veterans Day Shabbat We also participated in the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Chanukah Lighting at Mercato on Nov. 29 and the Dec. 4 Spirit of 45, the 12th Annual Greatest Generation & Beyond Tribute Pearl Harbor & Civil Air Patrol 80th Anniversary. Stay tuned for information on upcoming meetings. May you and all who dwell here be sheltered with peace, comfort and love. May those blessings also be showered upon our nation’s veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our freedom, safety and honor.

Become a member We welcome those who have served in the U.S. military, combat not required. Nonveterans and friends who are patriotic

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Hadassah locally and globally Joyce Toub Collier/Lee Hadassah President

ollier/Lee Hadassah recently offered two outstanding programs that I would like to tell you about.

Hadassah’s global interventions In a Zoom presentation, Patricia Levinson of Hadassah International gave us an overview of Hadassah‘s interventions globally. She showed us how Hadassah has always been a pioneering organization that confronts problems in innovative ways.

COVID-19 has been no exception, as Hadassah became a world leader in fighting this pandemic. It created a model for treating this global crisis and informed the world on how best to proceed. It had a dedicated emergency room for only patients with COVID. It tested every single staff member and vaccinated them. It had recovered COVID patients visit those in the hospital to stop isolation. Mexican communities reached out to Hadassah for instructions on best practices. Guidelines and protocols were distributed, and “pooled testing” techniques were created. Then, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Portugal, Austria and Romania sought counseling.

Before any other research was undertaken, Hadassah‘s medical team found that the COVID vaccine does not affect female fertility, nor does it damage the quality or number of a man’s sperm.

Women’s health and wellness Our other major recent event was our webinar on Women’s Health & Wellness. “Body, Mind & Spirit” featured expert panelists encouraging us, as we grow, to learn different ways we can continue to improve. Emphasizing the importance of self-care, it’s vital that we move our bodies, think positively, understand the power of laughter and love ourselves so we can reach out to others. Topics ranging from care for caregivers to women’s nutrition to women’s heart

health were explored. The keynote speaker, a physician who is an expert on aging and leading a more purposeful life, discussed the positive aspects of aging: we become more resilient and we’re able to make better decisions because we can draw from a wealth of experiences. Neurocognitive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and associated mood and behavior disturbances were also discussed. Admission to this webinar was $36. If you are interested in receiving a video recording of this session, please contact me and we will be very happy to share it with you. Of course, the donation will be $36, and you can be assured it will go to an excellent cause. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful 2022! May it be a year of health and happiness as we continue to fight COVID.

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Florida Jewish History month 2022 Marina Berkovich JHSSWF President

appy 2022 and Happy Florida Jewish History Month to my dear readers! May this year bring us all serendipitous wonderment and joy as well as health, prosperity and all the customary blessings. In a world as unpredictable as ours has become in the past two years, there are many blessings we forget to remember. Celebrating Florida Jewish History Month has become a very essential event to our Southwest Florida Jewish community, and to our organization especially. It is within our virtual walls that many builders and pioneers have first found recognition, acknowledgement and appreciation for the experience they’ve had in the establishment and development of this now populous community. Welcoming Jewish residents has not always been among the goals of this region, but since the end of WWII, and more so after Hurricane Donna decimated the region in 1960, the gradual Jewish migration has brought thousands to these shores.

In the month of January, as established in 2003 by then-Governor Jeb Bush, Jewish Floridians celebrate the relatively new and, in places, not so easy to digest, Jewish history of Florida. We are joined in these celebrations by our non-Jewish neighbors and members who are very devoted to helping us to jointly fulfill our mission of historic preservation. Our Society usually holds a celebratory event and its annual major fundraiser, but due to circumstances beyond control of this year’s honoree, our own steel magnolia, Ms. Rosalee Bogo, we are postponing the January fundraiser event to a later date. We will kick off the Annual Florida Jewish History Month by bringing to you the much-in-demand presentation we recorded just before COVID interfered — “Jews of Florida” by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, a renowned expert on this subject and founding director of The Jewish Museum in Miami. Whether you were there in person two years ago or not, do not miss this phenomenally educational presentation that we will air on Jan. 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. Ms. Zerivitz’s presentation is loaded with fascinating facts, Jewish statistics, extraordinary surprises and memorable stories you may have missed last time or would love to learn. We will bring this event to you via the Internet. A nominal donation will be

collected. Please join our email list, if you have not yet done so, to be included in that email distribution and more. We are partnering with the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center to honor Mr. Jack Nortman during a very special fundraiser, featuring the premiere of The Society’s original production, next documentary in the SWFL Jewish Pioneers series, “Boxcar Education Giant,” on Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Purchase tickets at https://hmcec. org/calendar/category/event/list/. For

sponsorship, donor and volunteer opportunities, call 833-JHS-SWFL 833-5477935 or email office@jhsswf.org. Throughout 2022, we will bring you many more programs and events. Please join, and follow and like us on YouTube and Facebook. We are working very hard to preserve this very important history for the future Jews of Southwest Florida, whomever they will be, wherever they will come from.

BECOME A JHSSWF MEMBER TODAY Family Membership $54; Individual Membership $36, Student Membership $18. Please join us online by entering the appropriate amount or mail checks to: The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida 8805 Tamiami Trail North, Suite # 255, Naples, FL 34108 833-547-7935 (833-JHS-SWFL) www.jhsswf.org • email: office@jhsswf.org Virtual Museum of SWFL Jewish History http://jewishhistorysouthwestflorida.org The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida is a section 501(c) 3 charitable organization. Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Things don’t stop at FGCU Chabad By Rabbi Mendel Gordon

e had an incredible trip to NYC for a weekend, hosted by the Crown Heights Jewish community. We got to experience an incredible, vibrant Jewish community first-hand. Every minute was amazing, from a lively Friday night Shabbat service with so many Jews to learning about Hatzalah, the Jewish volunteer ambulance service. We had a chance to meet Jewish students from other colleges, enjoy an inspirational visit to the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Ohel and were able to join a new Torah dedication, where they block off the streets to dance and parade the new Torah. Back in Fort Myers, we have had an incredible Shabbaton and Jewish learning field trip with our Sinai Scholars, a group of students who have taken a course to get their Jewish learning up to college level. We thank Rivky Lebakovsky of Chabad of Cape Coral for giving our group a tour of a Mikva. And of course, there are the regular, awesome shabbat dinners, classes and Lunch ’n Learns. Chanuka was a hive of activity, with a grand Chanuka party outdoors on campus, mini parties almost every night and a menorah lighting station outside FGCU’s dining hall.

Alex Alveraz and Levi Centanni on a kosher scavenger hunt at Publix We are looking forward to next semester with continued growth, fun and Jewish pride. Like our favorite line, “I love being Jewish.” Chabad at FGCU serves all Jewish students at FGCU and other nearby colleges. For more information, or to connect a student, reach out to Rabbi Mendel at 347-452-0489 or mendelgordon @gmail.com or visit our website, ChabadFGCU.com.

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‘…only I never saw another butterfly…’ VOICES OF THE HOLOCAUST

A program commemorating UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Unfolding history, expressed through music and spoken words becomes a living memorial to both the victims and the survivors of the Holocaust. This special presentation will pay tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in a face of absolute horror, as well as the youngest victims, artists and musicians during the final moments of their lives. It will feature Naples musicians, members of the community including children, and the newly formed Chamber Orchestra Camerata of Naples. The program will feature music of J.S. Bach, D. Shostakovich, T. Albinoni and others.

LOCATION: St. John’s Episcopal Church 500 Park Shore Dr., Naples 34103

DATE: January 30, 2022 TIME: 4:00 pm TICKETS: $40

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Another great month

BYO Naples had another include Adam Mitrani, Jacob great month! We enjoyed Klein, Hannah Castro and our time at the Naples Dylan Saad. community-wide Chanukah Our adult alumni recipicelebration on Nov. 29. We ents were Gary Kohler and hope you had a chance to stop Rabbi Adam Miller. We by our table. thank each of you again for BBYO Naples hosted a speyour dedication and commitcial event at Temple Shalom’s ment to BBYO Naples. Jessica garden on Sunday, Dec. 12. T h i s m o n t h , B B YO Zimmerman Our community came together Naples is heading to Top Golf to celebrate 10 years of BBYO in Naples for the spring chapter kickoff. We hope at our Annual BBYO Community Celyou will consider joining us on Sunday, ebration. Jan. 23. Be in touch with any questions Each year, we induct alumni from our or ideas! We can’t wait for another term of community into the Leadership Hall of fantastic events and programs. Fame. These alumni are chosen based on their dedication to BBYO locally, regionally and internationally. Not only do we induct alumni from BBYO Naples, but we also highlight one adult BBYO alum that is currently involved in BBYO Naples’ success and growth. This awardee does not need to be an alum from BBYO Naples. Due to COVID-19, our ceremony has been on hold for the past couple of years. We are grateful we were able to gather outside at Temple Shalom to celebrate the award recipients from 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Our awardees

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Artists-in-Residence Weekend A Gift of Music Friday, January 28 at 7:30pm Shabbat evening service featuring Cantor Julia Cadrain & Elana Arian

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Saturday, January 29 at 7:00pm Concert

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Sunday, January 30 at 10:30am Sunday program for children & families

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Around the world By Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Director of Lifelong Learning

t Temple Shalom Preschool, we spend a lot of time learning about other cultures, religions and practices. In the month of January, we will dedicate an entire week to learning about other countries and their cultural customs and traditions. During this week, each class is assigned a specific country on

which to focus. The students read books about the country, try the cuisine, make costumes and learn cultural songs and dances. At the end of the week, students participate in an Around the World parade, in which parents are invited to watch each class parade in front of the school in their costumes.

This week is one of my absolute favorites. Both students and teachers have the opportunity to learn something new and increase their appreciation for different customs and traditions from around the world. This year, students have chosen to learn about England, Israel, Italy, Ecuador and Columbia.

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A Special Thank You to Our Patrons Stacey Baum Patti Bloom Pete Bloom Sue Bookbinder Karen Deutsch Gayle Dorio Judith Finer-Freedman Pella Fingersh

Harriet Berneman Penni Blaskey Beverly Blazar Jacqueline Chizever Terri David Sally Ann Endleman Marlene Finkelstein Arnan Finkelstein Eloyse Fisher Spencer Forman Louise Forman Myra Friedman Susan Garelick Priscilla Gerber Heidi Gilbert Anonymous Leslie Aderson Irene Adler Sheryl Affrime Sheila Agranat Hymie Akst Jody Altschule Marlene Apkon Nancy Armocida Tracy Askotzky Doris Baum Harv Becker Joan Becker Sheila Becker Lea Bendes Emily Berkowitz Carole Berkowitz Minda Bernberg Rita Bernstein Rosalyn Bernstein Paula Blachman Jamie Blatter Sonya Bloom Rosalee Bogo Patti Boochever Caren Bosk Libbie Bramson Stephen Brazina Cipora Brown Norma Carl Nan Ciralsky Diane Clarke Edythe Cohen

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Check the events you will be attending for easy reference: o Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. – Heather Cabot o Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. – Amy Schwartz o Monday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. – Jennifer Rosner o Thursday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. – Judy Batalion o Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. – Lauren Fox

o Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. – Charles Lichtman and Alexander Weinstein o Wednesday, Feb. 2. at 7 p.m. – PEOPLE OF THE BOOK Joshua Greene o Thursday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. – Leah Garrett

o Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. – Annabelle Gurwitch

o Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. – Jonathan Santlofer and Tracy Walder

o Thursday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. – Joshua Jay

o Friday, Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. – Jan Cherubin

o Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. – Silvia Foti

o Monday, Mar. 7 at 2 p.m. – Mark Sullivan

o Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 12 p.m. – Bob Abelman

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“‘…only I never saw another butterﬂy…’ Voices of the Holocaust” 2022 UN Holocaust remembrance program By Bella Gutshtein

s I was leisurely walking on a busy New York City street some 27 years ago, enjoying my time out from a demanding schedule, my eyes were drawn to a book displayed in a window. I felt compelled to buy this work although I would be reluctant to open it, knowing what it held inside. I knew, however, that one day, this book would help to transform the seeds of hate into blossoms of hope. One seed was planted long ago, when I would hear stories of pogroms from my father, who was born and raised in the Ukraine. Another seed was planted when I and fellow Conservatory students snuck into the Leningrad Philharmonic Grand Hall to witness the premiere of Shostakovich’s 14th Symphony, “Babi Yar.” Yet another seed was planted when I heard, “Jew, go back to where you belong!” The seeds continued to be planted in the fertile soil of hatred until the day I left the Soviet Union, where I had been born and raised. Then, years later, as I finally opened the book, “Yes, We Sang – Songs of the Ghettos and Concentration Camps,” by Shoshana Kalish, my time had come to plant another kind of seed…

It has taken 12 years for this seed to grow into the musical production that, with the participation of my husband, violinist Boris Sandler, musicians from the Naples Philharmonic and members of our community, debuted in 2005 at Edison Community College as part of the commemoration of Yom Ha Shoa. Since that time, the work continues to evolve as the venue and performers change and as we strive to keep alive the spirit of those who perished and honor all of those who survived against all odds. This new seed, bearing hope and love, has grown into a beautiful tree of courage and resilience. This tree has witnessed both the making of new friends and the letting go of old ones, when, with heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our friend, survivor Abe Price, who for many years, was an ardent supporter and participant in the program. Our involvement of children has been one of the more memorable facets of our growth, as they serve as a reminder of the inherent good that persists, even in the hardest of times. On Jan. 30, we will once again present a new production to commemorate UN Holocaust Remembrance Day. This program will pay special tribute to the youngest victims of the Shoa as well as

to artists and musicians who performed while imprisoned. This production will feature Naples musicians; members of the community, including children; and the newly formed Chamber Orchestra – Camerata of Naples. Although I personally did not suffer any loses of my immediate family to the Holocaust, I feel that what I have been doing all these years is simply what my duties as a musician and human being

have demanded of me. And the tree blooms on…. The 2022 UN Holocaust remembrance program, “‘…only I never saw another butterfly…’ Voices of The Holocaust,” will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church located at 500 Park Shore Dr. on Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Reservations are suggested. RSVP by calling 239-596-8404 or email cn@cameratanaples.org.

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Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Roméo Dallaire (Ret'd) Join us for prayer, fellowship, education and yes, some old-fashioned fun at Naples Jewish Congregation, serving the Jewish community of southwest Florida for 23 years. We’re a friendly group who gather weekly for joyful Shabbat services led by Rabbi Howard Herman, Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler, and music director Alla Gorelik, as well as many activities sponsored by our Sisterhood and Men’s Club. NJC is a Reform congregation, but we come from many Jewish backgrounds. We’re egalitarian, inclusive and committed to tikkun olam. Come to a service and you’ll feel at home. We’re also affordable. The first year’s membership is “pay by the heart,” and dues after that are very reasonable. Happily, we’re now holding services and other events together, live on the covered patio of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Naples. We comply with all CDC pandemic directives. We meet at 6340 Napa Woods Way in Naples, at the UU Church www.NaplesJewishCongregation.com Membership information email: marilyngoldenberg1@gmail.com

General Dallaire was appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda prior to and during the 1994 genocide. He sought permission from his superiors to intervene but was denied. When the UN withdrew its peacekeeping forces, General Dallaire, along with a small contingent of Ghanaian and Tunisian soldiers and military observers, disobeyed the command to withdraw and remained in Rwanda to fulfill their ethical obligation to protect those who sought refuge with the UN forces.

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Opening Day JACKIE MASON – THE ULTIMATE JEW (THE FINAL PERFORMANCE) Sunday afternoon, December 12, 2021

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Jackie Mason, didn’t always set out to be a comedian. In fact, it wasn’t until he was 30 that he left behind the Orthodox rabbinate for irreverent open-mic nights. Born Yacov Moshe Maza to Orthodox parents, was one of the last survivors of the Borscht Belt comedy circuit that propelled a host of Jewish funnymen, including Jerry Stiller and Rodney Dangerﬁeld, from the Catskills resorts that catered to Jewish vacationers into the American popular imagination. 78 Minutes

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om Fogel is a folklorist and ethnographer at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His interest in Yemeni Jewish culture has led him to explore the poetry of Yemenite Jewish women from a bygone era. His collaboration with Israeli musician, Ofer Kalaf, has resulted in “Mughaniyat: The Songs of the Mothers,” music from the Khugarya region of Yemen. Mugahniyat were Yemenite poetesses who also sang. The poetry comes from the Cairo Geniza, a repository of Jewish manuscript fragments from the countries of North Africa bordering the Mediterranean. While researching the work of the late Shelomo Dov Goitein, a scholar of Yemenite Jewish culture, Fogel became interested in the culture of that period, which stems from the 9th through the 13th centuries. Turns out his family came from southwestern Yemen, as did Kalaf ’s family! Together with Kalaf, an accomplished musician and thespian, the musical composition “Mughaniyat” was born. To understand this music, one must know something about the history of the region. Jews of that time in Yemen numbered nearly 50,000 among millions of Yemenite Muslims. Theirs was an amicable arrangement, even though the Jews were considered subjects rather than equal in status. The tradition was that for nearly half a year, the workers in local villages would leave to work and sell their products in distant Muslim towns. Yemeni women and children were left on their own, under the “protection” of the town leaders. Left to take care of their own affairs, women did all of the customary work for themselves. Harvesting wheat, bread baking, bringing water to the village and doing needlework were all accomplished by women as they sang to each other. The women were illiterate, never having learned to read or write Hebrew. Therefore, the songs were all in YemeniteArabic, rather than Hebrew. The songs of the women were passed down in the oral tradition, generation after generation. None had ever been

written down until now. The songs reflect the girls’ hardship and longings. Often, they were married off as young as age 6 to older men. Arlene Stolnitz Their matrimony songs, unlike the joyful Israeli celebrations we are familiar with, are sad and tearful. The practice has continued even in more recent times, and Kalaf (sometimes spelled Callaf ), never knew that his mother, orphaned at an early age, was married to his father through such an arrangement. I found Yemenite songs performed by Kalaf with English titles while searching on YouTube. “I Think,” “Personal Problems,” “ Breaking My Eyes” and “Untangled Child” are worth listening to, although I do not know if they are specifically from the “Mothers” composition. However, the music gives us an interesting insight into Yemenite music and makes for enjoyable listening. The musical arrangement, “Songs of the Mothers,” was presented recently by Fogel and Kalaf at Confederation House, a long-standing center for ethnic music and poetry in Jerusalem. The center, founded in 1984, emphasizes innovative activities based on cultural identification, social issues and questions of identity. In the words of the composers, “nonYemenite people know we have a culture, and they respect that. They may know very little about it, but at least we are on the radar … On another level, it is not so great, because we lost a lot of our heritage. This performance honors that legacy as well as our mothers.” Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in The Venice Chorale. Her interest in the preservation of Jewish music of all kinds has led to this series of articles on Jewish Folk Music in the Diaspora.

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e are looking for a clarinet player and a bass guitar or bass player to join our Naples Klezmer Revival Band. A nonclassically trained musician will feel at home joining our fun group. We are light-hearted and enjoy playing great music, ranging from our Klezmer programs to light contemporar y cocktail hour-type performances. Candidates must be available once weekly for 2-hour evening rehearsals and be able to enjoy this for the music camaraderie, although there is often financial compensation as well!

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he chairperson of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Cultural Series announces its 28th season opening event Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. A memorable program you won’t want to miss, “Sinatra’s Great American Songbook” is comprised of the hits made famous by the legendary crooner, sung by the amazing Charlie Blum for one show only. Blum, who now resides on Marco Island, has received praise from critics and audience members alike for his acclaimed one-man show that has thrilled sold-out performances. Not only does he sing classic tunes with his own charismatic style and outstanding voice, but his show is filled with stories of his illustrious career in show business as an entertainment executive who worked with every major artist, including ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ himself. As the Chicago Tribune noted, “his styling and vocals are so polished and persuasive.” Gr a m m y - wi nning songw r iter / producer/arranger David Foster said, “Charlie is fantastic! A big hit!”

Please contact me for more information at 954-830-3147 or pyser421@ gmail.com. The Naples Klezmer Revival Band was founded in 1994 to bring “Jewish Music and More!” to concerts, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and other events in South Florida. We have since expanded our repertoire to include not only our Klezmer music, but everything from ’50s standards and light jazz to music for all occasions, including our very popular “Octoberfest” program! Consider us for your next cocktail social hour or as a program for your community event.

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New movies and series: Catch up and look ahead Stars of David By Nate Bloom, Stars of David Contributing Columnist

ditor’s Note: Persons in bold are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of this column. Persons identiﬁed as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in, or identify with, a faith other than Judaism. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identiﬁed as Jewish. “Red Rocket” opened in a limited number of theaters last month. But look for a major streaming service (like HBO) to pick it up this month or next. It stars Simon Rex, now 49. This very handsome fellow was an MTV VJ (1995-1997). From 1999-2005, he had a number of TV/movie gigs, including co-starring in a couple of short-lived TV series. After 2005, his acting career faded, and he scratched out a living in rap music. Here’s the miracle — in 2020, director/writer Sean Baker called Rex, who he didn’t know, and asked him to star in his indie film, “Red Rocket,” as a washedup porn star who returns to his Texas hometown. Well, the film has gotten great reviews. There’s real Oscar talk about the film and Rex’s performance. “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” based on Shakespeare’s famous play, opened in a few theaters last month (so as to be eligible for Oscar nominations) and

will begin streaming on Apple+ on Jan. 14. It was written and directed by Joel Coen, 67. This is the first film that Joel Coen directed and wrote without his brother, Ethan Coen, 64 (they’ve always shared writing/directing credits). Denzel Washington plays Macbeth and Frances McDormand (Joel’s real-life wife) plays Lady Macbeth. Reviews have been very good. “Cyrano,” a musical based on the famous play, “Cyrano De Bergerac,” played one theater in Los Angeles last month to be “Oscar eligible.” It will open in a limited number of theaters on Jan. 22 and may “expand” in the following weeks. The musical, “Cyrano,” was first an offBroadway show (2018). It got good, if not stellar, reviews. Peter Dinklage (Tyrion in “Game of Thrones”) stars as Cyrano. The music for the stage and film versions was composed by twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner, 45. They are members of “The National,” a well-known arty rock band. “The 355,” an action spy thriller, opens on Jan. 7. Jessica Chastain stars as a CIA secret agent who teams up with other international agents to recover a secret weapon. Simon Kinberg, 49, directed and co-wrote the film. He has co-written

a number of “X-Men” films and is a top film producer. Premiering on the 20th is “Single Drunk Female,” a comedy/drama series (Freeform channel, 10 p.m.). Sophia Black-D’Elia, 29, stars as Samantha Fink, an irreverent alcoholic who gets into trouble and can only avoid jail by moving in with her smothering mother (played by ‘80s “brat pack” star, Ally Sheedy, 59). Both actresses have nonJewish fathers and Jewish mothers. BlackD’Elia has described herself as Jewish and Sheedy has always been secular. By the way, Freeform has really “upped” its quality lately. “As We See It” is an American series based on “On the Spectrum,” an internationally acclaimed Israeli series. All eight first-season “As We See It” episodes will begin streaming on Amazon Prime on Jan. 21. The Amazon series, like the Israeli series, centers on three youngish, autistic persons who live in a hostel for adults with autism. The hostel staff tries to transition these youngish folks into independent living. Rick Glassman, 37, an American comedian who has Asperger’s Syndrome (a form of autism), plays one of the three main characters in the Amazon series. “As We See It” was created by Jason Katims,

61, a veteran show-writer/producer who has an autistic child. “The Gilded Age” premieres on HBO on Jan. 24. This “prestige” series was created and written by Julian Fellowes, the Brit who created and wrote “Downton Abbey.” It follows the clash, in the 1880s, between the “old money” New York City elite and rich newcomers. There are no Jewish characters in the first season. However, Morgan Spector, 41, whose father is Jewish, has a juicy part as George Russell, a classic “new money” robber baron. I suspect, in future seasons, wealthy Jewish characters will “brush up” against the “old guard.” This was the case in later seasons of “Downton Abbey.” “The Afterparty,” an Apple+ series that premieres on Jan. 28, centers on a murder mystery at a high school reunion. Each of the eight episodes features a retelling of the same night from a different character’s perspective. Each episode has its own unique visual style and film genre to match the teller’s personality. The “eight” includes Tiffany Haddish, 42; Ike Barinholtz, 44; Ilana Glazer, 34; and Ben Schwartz, 40. This series has very good advance “buzz.”

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s her cellphone slid from her grasp, it occurred to Dorothy that she was in shock. The room was spinning, so much so, that Dorothy grabbed the back of her kitchen chair and stumbled forward in an awkward attempt to sit down. Now with her head on the table, Dorothy felt the cool feel of the Formica, which was enough to snap her back into reality. “Why do they say, ‘No news is good news’?” Dorothy said aloud. It had been months since Dorothy had heard from her cousin, Nina. Yet, no matter. Regardless of how often they spoke, Dorothy and Nina were close. They had a special bond. That’s why Dorothy assumed that everything was OK. But it wasn’t. Cousin Nina broke the news and Dorothy again addressed the empty room. “I can’t believe it. Nina’s husband committed suicide.” Sadly, Dorothy’s story is not unique. In fact, in a recent American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy article, sociologists report that although “older adults make up 12% of the U.S. population, they account for 18% of all suicide deaths.” The statistic is alarming, especially since elderly persons are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. The article cautions that given these statistics, “the issue of later-life suicide (has become) a major public health priority.” If your life has been touched by the suicide of a loved one, you are not alone. As with so many, I, too, have experienced this mind-bending loss — most recently, with the suicide death of Dr. Rob Ashton. Rob and his then-wife, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, and their children, Alex and Chloe, all traveled to our mountain synagogue in south Italy to celebrate as Alex became a Bar Mitzvah. The family was joyful, loving and caring. Chloe, was so proud of her big brother, eagerly awaiting her turn at the Torah, which came in Jamaica, when I had the honor to officiate as Chloe became Bat Mitzvah. Unlike Dorothy’s cousin, Dr. Jennifer Ashton is known to millions of television viewers. Her story and her family’s grief were public knowledge, so much so, that Dr. Ashton shared her experience in her recent book, “Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss.” Dr. Ashton highlights the impact of her ex-husband’s violent death and how she found the strength to support her children and heal after their tragic loss. Teen and young adult suicide is on the rise — a national tragedy that must not be ignored — but it is important to note that Rob Ashton was a husband, father and well-established professional when he took his own life. The spouse of Nina, Dorothy’s cousin, fit the same profile. Health professionals find that suicide among older adults, specifically among the elderly, is increasing. When considering elder suicide, many of these deaths can be underreported by 40% or more. In addition, recent statistics do not include what psychologists

t e rm “s i l e n t Rabbi Barbara suicides,” such Aiello as death from drug overdoses, alcoholism, self-starvation or dehydration. Among the elderly population, are many suffering from suicidal thoughts brought on by depression who are reluctant to seek professional help. What can be done? Health professionals emphasize the need to be aware of the warning signs of impending suicide, which include loss of interest in activities, friends and even pets, deterioration in hygiene and grooming, feeling hopeless, expressing an urgent need to change a will or give away prized possessions, stockpiling medication, canceling medical appointments or ominous remarks, such as, “This is the last time you’ll see me.” Yet, many suicide victims do not exhibit obvious signs and signals. An underlying, all-encompassing depression may lead to suicide, with the grieving family left behind to cope. Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s book offers a roadmap to managing this unthinkable tragedy, while Diana Raab offers help in a 2021 mindset article, “How to Cope with the Suicide of a Loved One.” Ms. Raab’s interest in the subject is the result of her own personal tragedy, when, at only 10 years of age, her beloved grandmother took her own life. Ms. Raab recalls that, back in 1964, families were reluctant to speak about suicide and few suicide survivor programs existed. Today, help is available both in person and virtually, as surviving family members learn to live in the present; express their thoughts and feelings, among them anger and grief; find appropriate distractions; and when emotion overwhelms, cry. Traditional Jewish law regarding suicide has seemed to add insult to injury. Taking one’s life is officially a violation of Jewish law, and in years past, the suicide victim could not be buried in the Jewish cemetery but would be interred outside the cemetery gate. Mourning customs would not be observed and the family of the suicide victim would often be ostracized by their Jewish community. Gratefully, contemporary rabbis have followed the guidance of the great Jewish legalist, Rabbi Moshe Isserles, who wrote that “new knowledge” should always inform the application of Jewish tradition. Regarding suicide, modern rabbis apply the “new knowledge” concept and explain that suicide is not a rational act deserving of punishment, but the result of a terminal mental illness — a tragic condition suffered by too many, who deserve our compassion and whose families need and appreciate our kindness and support. For 10 years, Rabbi Barbara Aiello served the Aviva Campus for Senior Life (Sarasota, FL) as resident rabbi. Her most popular columns are now published in her new book, “Aging Jewishly,” available on Amazon books. Rabbi Barbara now lives and works in Italy, where she is rabbi of Italy’s ﬁrst Reconstructionist synagogue. Contact her at Rabbi@RabbiBarbara.com

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In Israel, Knafeh takes the dish of 2021 Recipe by Chef Dalia

he year of 2021 is coming to an end. In honor of the end of this year, as every year, I conclude with the year’s most popular recipe — and this year, the knafeh is at the top of the Israelis’ favorite sweets cake list. While knafeh was not originally an Israeli dish, the Israelis have given it an Israeli twist and the knafeh craze has gained great momentum in the past year. This simple pan cake, with cheese, shredded

Ingredients • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup water • 1 tsp. lemon juice • 1/4 tsp. rose water • 8 oz. farmer cheese • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella • 11 ounces frozen shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter • ½ cup ground pistachios Make the sugar syrup 1. In a small pot, combine sugar, water and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Take off the heat, add the rose water and set aside to cool. Make the knafeh 1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together farmer cheese and shredded mozzarella. Set aside. 2. Break up the kataifi noodles with your hands. Transfer noodles to a large bowl. 3. In the microwave, melt 1 cup butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl. 4. Add the butter to the shredded Phyllo dough (kataifi) and mix with your hands to coat evenly. 5. Grease the cooled, wiped-down frying

Phyllo dough and sweet syrup, became an instant hit. People leave the house just to eat knafeh and there are places that offer only knafeh on the menu, with people waiting in long lines, sometimes a couple of hours, just to get their knafeh fix. The concept of a “knafeh bar” sounds a little more familiar and less weird every day. If you go to Israel, you’re not going to leave without having a slice of knafeh or your trip would not be complete.

pan by smearing it with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Press half of the buttered noodles into a firm layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border between the kataifi and the edges of the pan. 6. Using an offset spatula, spread the cheese layer evenly on top, then press down the second half of the buttered noodles on top to create a kind of sandwich. 7. On a burner meant for smaller pots, if possible, turn the heat on the lowest setting possible and cook until the bottom layer of noodles is golden and set, about 5 to 7 minutes. 8. Flip the knafeh: Take the pan off the heat and place an inverted 12-inch plate over the top. Using baking mitts, pick up the pan together with the plate and ﬂip it upside down. 9. Place the pan back on the stove and melt the second tablespoon of butter in the bottom of the pan, then carefully slide the knafeh back into it with the uncooked side facing down. 10. Cook an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until set on the bottom, then invert back onto the same 12-inch plate. Pour 1 to 2 ladles of the cooled syrup on top. Top immediately with ground pistachios. Serve warm.

It’s not just tasting a sweet, gooey, cheesy and buttery phyllo dough dessert. It’s a dessert that unites people no matter what their background or religious affiliation may be. As a little Israeli girl, a lot of my amazing memories revolve around knafeh. I was lucky to have the opportunity to eat quite a few good knafeh throughout my lifetime. While living in Jaffa in the ’70s, I had an Arab neighbor named Jamal. Jamal was an international expert in knafeh. I mean, he knew all the knafeh masters in Jaffa by name. One day, Jamal saw me depressed more than usual. Without asking my permission, he decided there was no more appropriate solution for my case than knafeh. I told him that I know knafeh, but I don’t feel I want to eat it. But he wasn’t listening. He took me to his uncle, the king of knafeh. When we went to his place in the Old City of Jaffa, we were lucky because it was his uncle’s brother’s wedding, so the knafeh that day was made with joy, happiness and pride. The knafeh that day had fallen from heaven (delivery) and its smell, capable of finishing any conversation, any war negotiations, was a holy smell. It gave you no chance but to close your eyes for two seconds before starting to eat like a child. My friend and I both had a big piece of heaven that day. At that point, my apprenticeship of the science and secret lows of knafeh started with my friend. Jamal and I put together a formal catalog of the basic knowledge of modern knafeh. Information, like where to go, which day of the week, and what time, what to order, what to say, who you should trust, who you should keep an eye as they prepare it — this one put more sugar, that one put more cheese, and less knafeh — and like that. Who can you recommend for other sweets, and who is not recommended but for knafeh only?

Personal Chef Dalia Hemed can be reached at daliahemed@msn.com. Who makes it with hands, who has a machine and who buys it frozen and just heats it for you. It was our bible of knafeh. We stayed like that till my family moved to Petach Tikvah. I brought my new passion with me to the U.S. Wherever I went, my first question is “Where can I find a restaurant that sells knafeh?” For me, there is nothing like when eyes light up with the first bite of Knafeh, when the melted cheese turns the body alive when it was tired just a moment before. The knafeh is one of the main things that remind me of my homeland, a real homeland; different from the one we see on television and newspapers. The smell of knafeh is the smell of home for me! I’ve been eating knafeh since I can remember … and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. In whatever form, variation or inﬂuence — as an afternoon snack, honorable gift or dessert to mark a special occasion — knafeh is beloved by most people who taste it. Modern Israel and countries all over the Levant have found a way to call it their own. My simplified version, using a combination of fresh farmer cheese as well as rosewater-scented sugar syrup, turns the traditional item into a dessert that can be made any time at home.

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American FIDF supporters cycle across Israel alongside wounded Israeli combat veterans “6th Annual FIDF Ride” demonstrated solidarity with Israeli soldiers Courtesy of FIDF

erusalem (Nov. 12, 2021) – More than 40 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters from across the U.S. participated in the “6th Annual FIDF Ride” – a challenging and exhilarating six-day bicycle adventure through Israel. The ride encourages solidarity and support for the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while allowing riders to experience Israel from the seats of their bikes. Participants gain an exclusive perspective of IDF bases, including a visit to Mount Hermon Army Base with soldiers from the Armored 46 Battalion as well as the 91 Gallil Division, which serves on the border with Lebanon. Joining the American FIDF supporters for this cross-county ride were Israeli professional cyclists. Among them was Omer Goldstein, Israel cycling champion who rides for the UCI WorldTeam Israel Start-Up Nation and competes in Tour de France; and his brother, Roy Goldstein, two-time Israel Cycling Champion and former Israel Cycling Academy Member, who also designed this year’s cycling routes. FIDF National Director, Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan, also joined the mission. Also participating in the ride was a group of wounded Israeli combat veterans who have benefited from FIDF

rehabilitative programs and prosthetic devices. Among them was Shlomo Nimrodi, a former platoon commander in the elite Shaldag Unit in 1978, who lost his leg following an IED explosion. Another participant was Itzhik Gabbay, an esteemed IDF wounded veteran who served in the IDF for 25 years. Itzhik was the former commander of a combat unit who lost his leg following a combatrelated injury. Both Shlomo and Itzhik received their sports prosthetic thanks to FIDF’s Wounded Soldiers Program. FIDF helps disabled and newly injured Israeli combat soldiers reclaim their lives following a severe combat-related wound, injury or trauma. The program includes soldier-to-soldier mentoring and emboldens wounded soldiers with a sense of community and personal empowerment. “The ride was an unforgettable journey, going from the Galilee and the Golan Heights all the way to Jerusalem,” said Gilbert Chalem of Miami who participated in his second mission ride. “We enjoyed 6 days of awesome cycling, great friendships and good moments to share, all for an important cause: supporting our soldiers and the future of Israel.” The U.S. and Israeli cyclists rode through around 300 miles and a total vertical climb of over 26,000 feet.

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“We are extremely excited to be hosting our “6th Annual FIDF Ride” in Israel, which provided an incredible opportunity for FIDF supporters to spend time with Israeli soldiers, experience the land and explore Israel in a fun and challenging way,” said FIDF Midwest Executive Director Tamir Oppenheim. “Biking across Israel with wounded veterans also helps participants to really understand the impact FIDF has on the lives of the brave men and women who benefit from our programs.”

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Tu B’shvat - New year for trees A personal lesson the tachunun (a supplication prayer said during weekdays, asking G-d for Rabbi forgiveness for our sins, but omitted on Jewish holidays). In addition, there Mendy are many customs associated with this Greenberg holiday; amongst them is eating fruits associated with the Land of Israel. The reason given is based on the Torah’s commandment not to chop king once announced a contest. down a fruit tree “because man is the tree Anyone who would manage to of the field.” We have many similarities swim across the pond in the royal to the trees, and as such, the birthday for palace courtyard would be given one of trees has an impact on our spiritual lives. three gifts: marry the king’s daughter, A tree’s primary components are the become prime minister or get half of the roots, which anchor it to the ground and king’s treasury. supply it with water and other nutrients; When the people have the first opporthe trunk, branches and leaves, which tunity to see the pond, they are bewilcomprise its body; and the fruit, which dered why the king would offer such a contains the seeds by which the tree generous gift for such an easy feat. reproduces itself. As they get closer, they realize the pond The spiritual life of man also includes is infested with crocodiles. roots, a body and fruit. The roots repreAs the countdown begins and people sent our faith — the source are anxious, they hear a of nurture and perseversplash and to everyone’s The trunk, branches amazement there is some“...man is the tree ance. and leaves are the body of one in the water. He manour spiritual lives — our of the field.” ages to miraculously escape intellectual, emotional and the claws of the crocs. practical achievements. When he makes it The fruit is our power of spiritual procreacross safely, the king asks him, do you ation — the power to inﬂuence others, to want to marry my daughter? plant a seed in a fellow human being and He responds, “No.” see it sprout, grow and bear fruit. “How about becoming prime minister We all have very strong roots. As or do you want half of the treasury?” members of the Jewish community, we Again, the answer is no. are descendants of the great patriarchs and “What do you want?” the king asks. matriarchs of Judaism; our grandparents “I want to know who in the world threw or great grandparents were people who me into the water?!” the man responds. were dedicated to Judaism and fought for This month, we will celebrate the it. Hence, we have the trunk, branches Jewish holiday of Tu B’shvat – the New and leaves and are all fit to produce Year for trees. (This year, it corresponds to beautiful fruit. When we get “thrown into the eve of Jan. 16 and the day of Jan. 17.) pond” whether through circumstances or This holiday is technically only a legal through our own choices, we are given the cut-off date for the biblical agricultural tools to rise to the challenge, navigate the laws of tithing in the Land of Israel “crocodile-infested waters” and manage to (the only consequence outside Israel is arrive safely and strongly. the 3-year injunction on consuming Rabbi Mendy Greenberg serves at fruit from a new tree). Chabad of Bonita Springs & Estero. However, this holiday is still celebrated by being more joyous and by omitting

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anuary is typically the month that all of us here in Southwest Florida feel most blessed to be living in paradise. It is also a time when family and friends want to visit. Everyone up north hopes to escape the winter and “get a break from the cold.” So why are my wife and I going to New Jersey for a week in January? We are blessed to have our oldest grandson becoming a Bar Mitzvah! The past two years have been very difficult for everyone. The COVID virus changed our lives and restricted us from being with friends and family. We were prevented from celebrating SIMCHAS in person. There has been so much anguish in the world, we must now take every opportunity given to us to celebrate. There is an often-used Jewish expression “Only Simchas.” This blessing is often heard when people meet at funerals, shivas and unveilings. Unfortunately, lately we’ve heard it way too often. It is my new year wish for this year that each of us only celebrate SIMCHAS. My wife, Gayle, and I look forward to seeing our grandson, Zachary,

become a bar mitzvah. I am preparing to read Torah to support Zachary, and look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with family and friends. In January, Beth Tikvah has an amazing number of events taking place. You are all invited to join us. After hosting three Zoom musical events last year by the fabulous Amici Music, led by Daniel Weiser, Beth Tikvah will host Amice Music live and in person on Jan. 5. The playlist will be announced closer to the event. A full-day in-person program of learning will take place on Sunday, Jan. 30, led by Sandra Lilienthal. This year’s topic will be “To Live Jewishly is to Live with Community.” Beth Tikvah will also host an Eat and Learn Shabbat with Rabbi Irving Elson,

head of the Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Chaplains Council and JCC Association Armed forces and Veterans Service Committee. His topic will be “The Ethical Challenges in Modern Warfare.” Our own Rabbi Chorny will begin his two-session “Jewish Values in Changing Times” on Jan. 19. I again would like to remind everyone that Beth Tikvah is now offering new members their first year’s dues free of charge. If you or a friend wishes to experience the warmth and community found at Beth Tikvah, please join us. Beth Tikvah is the affiliated congregation in Greater Naples of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for support of our Scholar in Residence, Naples

Sunday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. – Daniel Weiser and Amici Music: Jewish Jazz Sunday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. – Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study Friday, Jan. 14 at 6:15 p.m. – Scholar in Residence Rabbi Elson “Ethical Challenges of Modern Warfare” Saturday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. – Rabbi Elson Guest Sermon Wednesdays, Jan. 19, 26 at 12:15 p.m. – Jewish Values Rabbi Chorny Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. – June Sochen and Joyce Schrager, speakers Sunday, Jan. 23 at 2:30 p.m. – Movie plus discussion Sunday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. – Sandra Lillenthal, Day of Learning

Religious services streaming schedule • Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m. in person and on Zoom • Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. in person and on Zoom • Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom • We convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request. You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239-537-5257.

239.592.9377 The Cardozo Society is formed as a way to network the many existing and new Jewish attorneys in our legal community. The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples continues to reach out to raise awareness through this association of Jewish attorneys promoting professionalism, cooperation, and identification with our Jewish community. For more information contact Joshua Bialek at

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Exciting events offered at JCMI By Sue Baum, JCMI president

Temple membership is not necessary, everyone is welcome to participate in the discussion.

The Sidney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival

In its 4th year, the Concert Series bring you Motown Magic on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Consisting of four worldclass vocalists, Motown Magic takes you back to great memories and good times with hits from The Temptations, Marvin

lease join us at the many interesting and entertaining events offered at JCMI as we begin the new year. Contact the JCMI office for information on tickets and its COVID-19 policy for these events.

In its 21st year, the film festival is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. The award-winning “Latter Day Jew” is a documentary feature film following H. Alan Scott, a gay, former Mormonconverted Jew cancer survivorwriter-comedian, as he finds his spiritual path and prepares for his bar mitzvah. Before he can become a man in the eyes of Jewish law, he wants to figure out what it means to be the best Jew he can be. The 85-minute film is being shown at the temple and will also be a livestreamed.

Saul I. Stern Cultural Series In its 28th year, the cultural series features “Sinatra’s Great American Songbook,” presented by our own Charlie Blum on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. “His styling and vocals are so polished and persuasive.” ~ Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune “(The) polished singer engaged the audience with comedy, impersonations and storytelling, and they loved every minute of it.” ~ Scott Shook, Coastal Breeze, Enjoy an evening of musical memories accompanied by visual portrayals of the singer.

Women’s Book Club In its 11th year, the Women’s Book Club meets Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. in the Meer Center at JCMI to discuss “The Scarlett Letter,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The JCMI Concert Series

Visionary Ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel. Jewish National Fund-USA: We are unique, we are strategic, we are visionary, and we have been that way since 1901.

Save the Date Naples Breakfast for Israel Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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Contact Joshua Mellits Director, Western Florida jmellits@jnf.org ∙ 941.462.1330 x865 Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, The Jacksons, the Commodores, Lionel Richie, and many more. Visit the JCMI webpage, www.marcojcmi.com, and go to the “Flyers and Information” page for a link to the ticketing website.

jnf.org 800.jnf.0099

Rabbi Gross’s Life-Long Learning series In his fourth Sunday Life-Long Learning series, Rabbi Gross presents, “Tell Me a Story (or Three)” on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Meer Center at JCMI. Ours is an ancient people, with a rich tradition of both oral and literary narrative — from Biblical dramas to Talmudic anecdotes to medieval legends to the folk traditions of far-ﬂung Jewish communities all over the globe. Engage with a sampling of this diverse storytelling legacy (and even though it’s not bedtime, feel free to bring a teddy bear to hug while listening!). Unaffiliated guests are always welcome to join us and are asked to make a $5 contribution. For further information, contact the Synagogue office at 239-642-0800.

JEWISH SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Temple Shalom & Temple Shalom Men’s Club, together offer PARTIAL scholarships for Jewish Summer Camps & the Israel Experience for teens. There are scholarship opportunities for all Jewish children in the community regardless of congregation affiliation. For information and a scholarship application, contact your local synagogue or call the Jewish Federation at 239-263-4205.

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PRESENTS: PATRICIA J. ADKINS YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD A one-time award of $2,500 for further education!

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Jewish senior in high school Resident of Collier County Active in a congregation and/or BBYO Strong academic record Active leadership role in the community

Application Deadline: January 1, 2022 For Questions Contact Reneé at rbialek@jewishnaples.org

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January programs and events will deliver nutritious kosher meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in the JewCo-directors ish community. If you or someone you know may benefit from this program, please call or email us. habad of Bonita Springs & Estero, led by Rabbi Mendy and Kosher grocery store Luba Greenberg, welcomes Jews Bonita Kosher Market features an extenfrom all backgrounds. You do not need sive line of kosher meats, chicken, deli, to be a member to join our services or dairy, groceries, bakery goods and more. programs. The following is what we offer Hours are by appointment. to the community. Our goal is to serve the community Community Friday night Shabbat and help make it easier to keep kosher. dinners: Held the second Friday night To that end, we are committed to keepof each month. January date is Jan. 14 ing our prices very reasonable and our at 6:30 p.m. overhead as low as possible. Shoppers Daily services: Every Sunday at 9 a.m. will be doing a Mitzvah each time they and Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. shop, as proceeds go to further the proShabbat services: Friday night at 5:30 grams offered by Chabad. Hours are p.m.; Shabbat morning services begin at by appointment. 10 a.m., Torah reading at 11:15 a.m., sermon at 11:45 a.m. and Kiddush and Jewish Center at FGCU lunch at 12:30 p.m. We operate an independent center serOngoing adult education: We are curvicing the Jewish students at FGCU, rently offering some classes in person as now led by Rabbi Mendel and Shternie well as via Zoom. There are several new Gordon. Visit www.chabadFGCU.com classes beginning this month. Please check for more information. our website or call for more information. • Chassidic philosophy – every mornOther programs ing, 1/2 hour before services and services • Torah class – Wednesdays from Chabad of Bonita Springs & Estero also 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. offers a Hebrew school and bar/bat mitz• Zoom class – Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. vah lessons as well as hospital and nursing • One-on-one classes – Study Talhome visitations. mud, Jewish mysticism or subject of your We are located at 24611 Production choice, by calling or emailing. Circle in Bonita Springs (facing U.S. 41, Jewish Learning Institute (JLI): A just north of Old 41). For more infornew, six-week course, Mediations from mation, please call 239-949-6900, email Sinai, will begin the end of January. chabad@jewishbonita.com or check out our website at www.Jewishbonita.com. Kosher Meals on Wheels The Kosher Meals on Wheels program

Rabbi Greenberg and Luba Greenberg

Application Deadline: February 11, 2022 For the 12th year a grant has been established by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. The 2022 STAND UP FOR JUSTICE Educator Grant recognizes High School, Middle School and Elementary school educators who are innovative in bringing respect for others’ differences into their activities with students in a transformative, impactful, and caring way. The goal is to create a resource for educators of any discipline to incorporate strategies that promote understanding and respect among students, countering bigotry and bullying. This grant recognizes teachers, guidance counselors, school librarians, media specialists, school psychologists, administrators etc.

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Go to:

jewishnaples.org/outreach/educator-award For additional information please contact:

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Renewed spirit of togetherness and kosher meals from the heart program. If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are here to help make a minyan during the week; join our Partner Project and choose how you wish to participate; or let us know of any elderly and homebound people who need help shopping for groceries and medicine. We also offer a highly touted Hebrew School, Bat and Bar Mitzvah and Preschool of the Arts.

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

ur annual Chanukah celebration has become an exciting community feature. Last year’s drive-in Chanukah candlelighting was cool, but not the same, in terms of feeling the spirit of “Heenay mah tov u’mah naim shevet achim gam yachad” – “the joining of brothers and sisters together in unity!” However, that renewed spirit of togetherness was experienced again this year, raising the level of the grand Chanukah festival a thousand notches on the joy scale! Our tremendous success would never have been possible without the hardworking volunteers and generous sponsors, and we are very grateful. Once again, Jason Ridell, from Naples Luxury Imports, provided two elegant cars to which we mounted menorahs, visible as we did Mitzvos all day, bringing Chanukah cheer throughout Collier County. During the festival, we had nonstop entertainment, traditional foods, music, rides for the kids and much more. It was a sorely needed and heartwarming show of unity, enjoyed now more than ever.

Every home needs a Mezuzah! Thanks to the generosity of a sponsor, there is an opportunity to have your first Mezuzah (limited number available) installed at your home. Rabbi Zaklos is happy to correctly install with special blessings and the Mezuzah ceremony. No home is complete without the protection of a Mezuzah!

See Israel 2022 Join Rabbi Zaklos and others from across the world on a unique eight-day trip to the Holy Land (March 21 - 28, 2022) that will thrill you to your very core.

Shabbat services

Explore the land of our heritage, walk in the same paths as King David, Gideon and Deborah the Prophetess. Learn about our rich history, from Joshua to Maimonides to the present-day state of Israel. Discover the spiritual power of the northern city of Safed, birthplace of the 16th century Kabbalist movement. Visit Caesarea to see the Roman amphitheater and hear about the mighty clash of civilizations between Judea and Rome. Spend Shabbat in Jerusalem and experience the incredible beauty of thousands of Jews singing Friday night at the Western Wall. This special mission is organized by a premier tour company in Israel and includes five-star accommodations. Details on this trip remain ﬂuid and subject to change. We will keep you posted as information is released. If you have any questions or are considering joining us, please reach out to rabbi@chabadnaples.com or call 239-262-4474 as soon as possible so the proper arrangements can be made.

Four Torahs Participate in some Chabad history by

helping us restore the four Torahs we’ve been given. There are opportunities to dedicate a crown or breastplate as well. Reach out if you are interested.

Other programs and services Chabad of Naples has a number of other programs. Nominate someone to receive an uplifting message in the form of a tasty fresh challah through our ﬂying challah

Uplifting Shabbat services occur every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Torah service begins at 11 a.m. A Torah class is offered on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to our office for the link. Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week — email office@chabadnaples.com.

Weekly email and mailing list Call 239-262-4474 or email office@ chabadnaples.com to be added to our mailing list.

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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY TEMPLE SHALOM OF NAPLES (Reform) 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Phone: 455.3030  Fax: 455.4361 Email: info@naplestemple.org www.naplestemple.org Rabbi Adam Miller, MAHL Cantor Donna Azu, MSM Rabbi Ariel Boxman, MAHL, MARE, Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Deborah Rosen Fidel, J.D., MAJPS, Executive Director Daryl Sissman, President Jim Cochran, Music Director Shabbat Services: Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. Sisterhood Men’s Club Adult Education Havurot Youth Groups Religious School Judaic Library Hebrew School Preschool Adult Choir Social Action Outreach

January 2022 JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND (Reform) 991 Winterberry Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 642.0800  Fax: 642.1031 Email: tboxma@marcojcmi.com Website: www.marcojcmi.com Rabbi Mark Gross Hari Jacobsen, Cantorial Soloist Sue Baum, President

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Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Howard Herman 431.3858 Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

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Shabbat Services Friday 7:30 p.m. Seasonal: Saturday Talmud-Torah at 9:30 a.m. and Shachrit at 10:30 a.m.

Shabbat Services Friday evenings 7 p.m. May - August: services once a month

Rabbi’s Lifelong Learning Series Sidney R. Hoﬀman Jewish Film Festival Saul I. Stern Cultural Series JCMI Book Club

Sisterhood • Men’s Club Adult Education • Adult Choir Social Action • Community Events

The new year brings with it a promise of new opportunities.

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos Dr. Arthur Seigel, President Ettie Zaklos, Education Director Shabbat Services Shabbat - Saturday 10 a.m. Camp Gan Israel Hebrew School Preschool of the Arts Jewish Women’s Circle Adult Education Bat Mitzvah Club Friendship Circle Smile on Seniors Flying Challah Kosher food delivery

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Here are some ways you can make this year even brighter.

• Federation Board Chair: Jane Schiﬀ • Federation President/CEO: Jeﬀrey Feld

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Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941.365.4955

Clear Clutter — Transfer your commercial property, vacant land or investment property into a charitable remainder trust which can produce income and tax benefits that are bright alternatives to leaving it as it is.

American Jewish Committee American Technion Society

Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561.395.7206

Friends of the IDF Exec. Dir.: Dina Ben Ari, 305.354.8233

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Marcy Friedland, Planned Giving Director phone: 239.263.4205 email: mfriedland@jewishnaples.org

Together, we areWWW.TOPJEWISHFOUNDATION.ORG ensuring a Jewish future.

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah President: Joyce Toub, 518.330.1559

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center

Chairperson: Stuart Price President/CEO: Susan Suarez, 263.9200

Israel Bonds

Monica DiGiovanni, 727.282.1124

Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida President: Marina Berkovich, 566.1771

Jewish National Fund

Joshua Mellits, 941.462.1330 x865

Jewish War Veterans Post 202 Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261.3270

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He is a Holocaust survivor (played by Ed Asner); she is angry but stunningly naive, living from hand to mouth on the streets of LA, and a Holocaust denier, though he doesn’t hold any of that against her. The two form an unexpected friendship, which gradually blossoms into a new kind of family unit. At the elite level, bridge has become a million-dollar cut-throat business. When the world’s best competitive player is accused of cheating, the ensuing scandal confounds experts, criminal science, and basic belief. Now the truth is revealed in a true-crime comedy documentary.

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Aharon has devoted his life to raising his autistic son Uri. But now it’s time for Uri to live in a specialized home. On their way there, Aharon runs away with his son and hits the road, knowing that his son is not ready for this separation. Or is it the father who is not ready? Forced into a nursing home, there’s nothing 79-year-old widower Dov can do about it. He’s broke, the nursing home feels like a prison, and all he can think about is getting out. When he sees his fellow residents smoking legal medical cannabis, he realizes that selling it might be his salvation.

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NEW THIS YEAR: TELEVISION SERIES FROM ISRAEL! MARCH 13-17, 20-24 (3 episodes per week) LABYRINTH OF PEAC E In post-war Switzerland, Klara cares for displaced holocaust survivors, while her husband Johann hopes to save his father-in-law’s textile company. Johann’s brother Egon is ready to hunt down escaped Nazis. All three soon realize that peace is bought with the blood of the victims of war.

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Articles inside

Renewed spirit of togetherness

January programs and events

Exciting events offered at JCMI

January at Beth Tikvah

Tu B’shvat - New year for trees

American FIDF supporters cycle across Israel alongside wounded Israeli combat veterans

In Israel, Knafeh takes the dish of 2021

When a loved one dies by suicide

New movies and series: Catch up and look ahead

Musicians wanted

JCMI opens 28th Cultural Series

“Mughaniyat: The Songs of the Mothers”

“‘…only I never saw another butterfl y…’ Voices of the Holocaust”

People of the Book author to talk about consummate rags-to-riches story

Around the world

Another great month

Things don’t stop at FGCU Chabad

Florida Jewish History month 2022

Hadassah locally and globally

A tribute to Dr. Marty Cohn

Temple Shalom events open to the community

At the Museum

Jack Nortman to be honored at Never Again event

Dementia respite and caregiver support

Meet the Goldsteins

Ways to celebrate Tu B’Shevat with kids

Make 2022 a great year with MCA

The future is now

Lion of Judah

The season is here, and we are Here for Good

Israel advocacy programming

Israel Advocacy Committee presents dynamic speakers in the new year

Are you keeping count?

Brick paver donors bolster capital campaign

Order your engraved pavers

Rabbi Skorka: what promotes fellowship in a shared history

Happy New Year!

New year brings big, new start!

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples breaks ground for Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center