Federation Star - May 2022

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Federation Star

JEWISH FEDERATION

May 2022

Why not dance? By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

PJ Library

Yom Yerushalayim Celebrate Jerusalem Day!

North Collier Regional Park 15000 Livingston Rd.

Can U Dig It Playground May 15, 2022

years old, we can still find new om Yerushalayim — occasions in which to rejoice and Jerusalem Day — is the celebrate together. most recently added Although Jerusalem Day is holiday to the Hebrew calnot celebrated widely outside endar. It commemorates the of Israel, we all could learn reunification of Jerusalem something from this uniquely under Jewish sovereignty. Israeli holiday. When a moment This 1967 victory of the Six is meaningful to us, we should Day War marked the first Alicia Feldman publicly and voraciously celtime in thousands of years ebrate it. We that all of Jerushould look s al e m c am e for things that under Jewish control. Most are new and wonderful in n o t a b l y, i t life and allow allowed Jews the best parts to be the focus. In a time of access to the holiest parts of the city, uncertainty, we can take a page from our especially the Western Wall, a remnant Israeli cousins to find and appreciate the of the ancient Temple. joy in life. Let’s all find a reason to dance! In Israel, this joyous day is marked I hope to see everyone at our Yom with men, women and children of all ages Yerushalayim Park Playdate on Sunfilling the streets. This celebration is called “The Dance of Flags,” where participants day, May 15, 3 p.m. at the “Can You Dig It” playground where we can enjoy dance, sing and pray together while each other’s company and celebrate the waving the Israeli flag. It is wonderful holiday together. that, in a faith which is nearly 4,000

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Appreciating our natural gifts

4min
page 38

Reflection and gratitude

2min
page 37

Naples teens elected to regional board

2min
page 36

Purim fun

2min
page 36

At Chabad Naples

4min
page 35

Learning available for all

3min
page 35

Grateful and eager for the future

2min
page 34

How do we measure success?

3min
page 34

Rabbi Chorny contracts to lead Beth Tikvah another 5 years

3min
page 34

The season of sacred pilgrimage

4min
page 33

Strengthening our bond with Israel this summer

4min
page 33

FIDF Miami supporters rally around defenders of Israel

4min
page 32

Jewish National Fund-USA to Help Bring Congregations Home to Israel for a Visit

3min
page 32

Yom Ha’atzmaut is a time for mangal

5min
page 31

New dose of Bayer; superheroes and sci-fi heroes, Maverick redux, more

5min
page 30

The Freedman Jewish music collection

4min
page 30

When parents and adult children are estranged

5min
page 29

May is Jewish American Heritage month

4min
page 28

Presenting Hadassah’s 2022 Inspiring Women Award

2min
page 28

Hadassah abroad and at home

3min
page 27

Temple Shalom events open to the community

2min
page 26

Experienced leaders join Naples Senior Center board

2min
page 26

Making a difference in our community

3min
page 25

A photographic update of the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center

1min
pages 23-24

Paving the way for the Niner Iser Jewish Cultural Center

2min
page 22

WCA is building a community of friendship

5min
page 21

The passing of MCA Founder Steve Brazina

3min
page 20

What’s your plan?

4min
page 19

IAC speaker Avi Melamed analyzes the current Middle East

2min
page 18

Israel will be there

5min
page 18

Meet the Schwartz family

2min
page 17

Why not dance?

2min
page 16

A whole lot of good going on here

6min
pages 12-15

The Pope’s rabbi speaks at Naples event

2min
pages 10-11

David Dalin discusses Jewish Supreme Court justices

3min
page 8

Jewish Community Relations Council closes season with flurry of activity

5min
page 6

Jewish Young Professionals of Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

1min
page 5

American Jews and Jewish organizations need remixed Judaism

2min
page 5

An oasis of hope in a desert of madness

2min
page 4

Happening this month

2min
page 4

State of the Federation

14min
pages 1-4
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