SYNAGOGUE NEWS
January 2022
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JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND
www.marcojcmi.com / 239.642.0800
Exciting events offered at JCMI By Sue Baum, JCMI president
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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
Join us.
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.
Scholarship request deadlines: Summer Camps: Jan. 1, 2022 Israel Programs: Feb. 4, 2022 OF GREATER NAPLES
