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Federation Star
JEWISH FEDERATION
January 2022
Israel Advocacy Committee presents dynamic speakers in the new year By Jeff Margolis, IAC Committee Member
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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
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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.
February 12, 2022 at Temple Shalom
5:00pm VIP Cocktail Reception 6:15pm Showtime! Followed by dessert Tickets start at $125. Sponsorships are available. For information and to purchase tickets for this very special event, email info@naplestemple.org or call 239-455-3030.
Cheryl & Ed Alexander Dr. Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Bebe & Steve Saks
Two performers, two pianos, and an unforgettable night!
Robin & Andy Mintz
Join New York, NY Dueling Pianos for a night of piano party madness, as these internationally renowned performers take all of your song requests in a clap-along, bang-the-tables-along crazy fiesta where anything can happen.
