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CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER NAPLES, ISRAEL AND THE WORLD

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www.JewishNaples.org  November 2021 – Cheshvan/Kislev 5782  Vol. 31 #3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

We are underway!

Men’s Cultural Alliance

Women’s Cultural Alliance

Construction on the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center begins

Community Focus

By Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director

Tributes

Organizations

Focus on Youth

1A Arts & Entertainment 8A Jewish Interest 10A Israel & the Jewish World 11A Commentary 12A Synagogue News 15A Community Directory Kristallnacht community commemoration Commemorate the 83rd Anniversary of Kristallnacht Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. on Zoom. 5

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onstruction on the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center has begun, and we can begin to see an end in sight. Appreciating how far we have come, we realize we still have a ways to go. “The growth of the Federation since incorporation in 1992 has brought us here,” says Jeffrey D. Feld, JFGN president and CEO. “We are seeing the culmination of 5 years of planning and dreaming, and are moving to the exciting moment when the Jewish community and the rest of Southwest Florida will be able to experience and see our impact. We would not be here without the support of our donors and community.” Construction will start with road improvements and site preparation. While that may not seem particularly exciting, it does mark the beginning of the timeline, which, barring material delivery and other potential construction delays, is expected to take about a year. G-d willing, we hope to have a grand opening in January 2023! In addition, we are excited to announce that we have met the $1 Million Challenge Matching Grant generously contributed by: • Shelley and Steve Einhorn • Steve Iser • Debbie Laites and Ben Post • Bebe and Stephen Saks • Joan and Marc Saperstein • Jane Schiff • Phyllis Seaman • Arlene and Michael Sobol Jewish Book Festival Begins Three books are featured this month: “The New Chardonnay” by Heather Cabot; “Can Robots be Jewish?” by Amy Schwartz; and Jennifer Rosner’s “The Yellow Bird Sings.”

Our deepest gratitude goes to these generous challenge matching grant donors, as well as the 475 families who have contributed to the center’s Capital Campaign fundraising commitment, which currently totals $12.5 million of our $15 million goal. While it is exciting to get started, the current environment has resulted in pandemic-related inﬂation of costs and shortages of many building supplies. Our building committee remains committed to monitoring these trends.

Recently, we earned Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating, which ensures donors that JFGN operates with financial health, accountability and transparency. As we celebrate this auspicious beginning, it is worth reﬂecting on the impact this project will have on our donors, the Greater Naples community and our programming. Our new 19,000-square-foot building has been thoughtfully designed, with ﬂexible spaces to accommodate the wishes and needs of our donors and the community now and into the future.

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November 2021

Your support brings our new cultural center closer to reality! A welcoming place for all Jews in the Greater Naples area By Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director

ur Capital Campaign total to date is $12.4M! We would like to say Todah Rabah to the following donors who have contributed $500 or more as of Oct. 1, 2021. Interested in adding your name to the list in one of our upcoming issues? Contact me at mfriedland@jewishnaples.org or 239-263-4205.

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2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201 Naples, Florida 34109-0613 Phone: 239.263.4205 Fax: 239.263.3813 www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org Officers Board Chair: Jane Schiff Vice Chairs: Karen Deutsch (Chair Elect), Marc Saperstein, Beth Wolff Secretary: Rosalee Bogo Treasurer: Elliot Lerner Immediate Past Chair: Alvin Becker

Board of Directors

Frank Baum, Patti Boochever, Harvey Cohen, Marcia Cohodes, Amanda Dorio, Paula Filler, Merlin Lickhalter, Robin Mintz, Les Nizin, William Petasnick, Joel Pittelman, Stuart Price, Nat Ritter, Michael Rubenstein, Jamie Satz, Betty Schwartz, Arlene Sobol, Steve Strome, Jay Weiss, Jeff Zalasky, Board Member Emeritus: Phyllis Seaman

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Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson (z”l), Sheldon Starman, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, Judge Norman Krivosha (z”l)

Synagogue Representatives

Cantor Donna Azu, Sue Baum, Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Steve Chizzik, Rabbi Ammos Chorny, Rabbi Mendel Gordon, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, Rabbi Mark Gross, Rabbi Howard Herman, Rabbi Adam Miller, Roberta Obler, Rabbi James Perman, Dr. Arthur Seigel, Daryl Sissman, Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

JEWISH FEDERATION

November 2021

Dreams do come true

ife is always a yin and yang. Every day, it seems, we hear about someone who is sick, needs surgery or has passed away. We also hear about new babies being born, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding or graduation. This is life. The good comes with the difficult. But through it all, the world moves forward. And our world, the Jewish community of Greater Naples, is moving forward in a huge way! As is evidenced in this issue’s cover story, our new Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is under construction! This is a dream come true — a 5-year dream, to be exact. We started with a strategic plan in 2016, followed by the Needs Assessment & Demographic Study, conducted by Brandeis University in 2017, which indicated that our community is growing, as is the need for space to conduct programs and accommodate future growth. We have been raising money to build that building and close to 500 families have contributed. There is still time for the rest of you to join, allowing us to

sustain this building into the future without requiring the use of funds from future Annual Community Campaigns. COVID-19 has played havoc with our budget, as inﬂation in the building industry has increased construction costs by 30%. But, thanks to you, we’ve got this! The biggest dream the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center fulfills is the dream of our community working, building and dreaming together. Not only will we have a central address for the entire community, but now we will have a place to continue to grow together. Cards and other games, movies, lectures, yoga, cooking, arts and crafts, discussion groups, languages, and so many other possibilities will have a place to happen six days a week. We will have a home! And from that home, our Federation will continue to support local agencies and synagogues as well as national, Israeli and overseas agencies. Our greater presence will help us grow our Annual Campaign. We will mature as

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Chanukah! Reneé Bialek Program Director

he month of November begins with a Zoom program on Friday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. called, “Discuss the impact of choices in literature — and life — with Naples author Marc Simon.” Please read more about this program in the weekly e-blast.

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Jeffrey Feld: Federation CEO/President Reneé Bialek: Program Director Alicia Feldman: PJ Library Coordinator Marcy Friedland: Capital Campaign & Planned Giving Director Janine Hudak: Admin. Coordinator Nathan Ricklefs: Database Manager Kirk Wisemayer: Annual Community Campaign Director Teresa Zimmerman: Finance & Operations Manager

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

Jane Schiff and Jeffrey Feld a Jewish community, and that is the real dream. Becoming a welcoming community for our citizens, new arrivals to our paradise, and an open door to the general community so they can know and grow with us. Thank You! You are the village that is creating the dream. You made it possible, this dream that is coming true. Your participation in both the Annual and the Capital campaigns has brought us to this point. Because of your participation, we do grow, we do ﬂourish, and we are a welcoming Jewish community.

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Kristallnacht Join us on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. for the Kristallnacht Commemoration Service. This program will take place on Zoom. Please visit www.jewishnaples.org for the link on Nov. 7.

Let’s celebrate Chanukah Join us for the annual Community-wide Chanukah Celebration at Mercato on Monday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Food, music, games and more! If you would like to reserve a table or become a sponsor, please contact Reneé.

Jewish Book Festival The Jewish Book Festival will offer a wide variety of genres with something for everyone! This month, there are three virtual events, on Nov. 9, 17 and 22.

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PJ Library and Jewish Families with Young Children are invited to the headquarters library for a joint PJ Library program on Dec. 2 at 6 pm. Please make a reservation at programs@jewishnaples.org. 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, sent out by the Federation on Monday mornings. If you are not getting them, please let me know so that we can set you up to stay 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.

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November 2021

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Give thanks, spread the light, do good everywhere Paula Filler Campaign Chair

he month of November, and Thanksgiving, in particular, has long been a harbinger of our race to the end of yet another year — and each year’s quicker passage. It means the change of seasons is more visible, even in our little corner of paradise. It means gathering with family and friends to give thanks for each other, for our blessings, and for all the very best things life in America makes possible. As individuals and as families, we have much to be thankful for, despite whatever

The common thread in both holidays for us, as Jews and as a Jewish community, is seeing ourselves as the agents of the change we want to see in our community, our nation and our world. We are not, and can never be, satisfied with blaming others, with lamenting our misfortunes, or remaining inert and silent when the rights of any single person or any group are compromised or threatened in any way. We give thanks for what is good, but we also dedicate ourselves to being Here for Good, to making things better, to moving forward. The purpose of lighting an additional candle on each of the eight nights of Chanukah is to bring additional light into our hearts, our homes and our world. Central to the Chanukah miracle is that, as Jews, we must never be afraid to speak out or stand up for what is right.

Just like the eight lights of Chanukah, we must dedicate ourselves to building and sustaining community through our deeds and actions. We must participate in building and celebrating community, dedicate ourselves to the welfare of others, and create meaningful opportunities for Jews, whatever their age and wherever they live, by supporting the annual campaign. A little light goes a long way. We light the Chanukah candles at dusk, as a beacon in the darkness, knowing no matter how dark it is outside, being Here for Good can transform the darkness into light. Your generous support of the 2022 Annual Community Campaign, Here for Good, does the same. The members of Jewish Federation’s board of directors, campaign cabinet and staff wish you and all you love a Happy Thanksgiving and a Happy and Bright Chanukah!

events that caused Kristallnacht that dehumanized all of and that still occur in today’s mankind. world? The learning of history is not just about the past, Perhaps the answer to this question lies in the question because history is presently itself, that is, in the “learning.” being made for the future. The learning is where we need The learning must be relto be looking for the answers evant to today’s events and society, and it must also look and solutions to the fear, misRabbi Micah Greenstein trust, anger, lies, ignorance, to the past, “from whence it came.” For in the history, lies the quesbigotry, chaos, pain and other forces fostering and creating events in history tion, the answer and the future.

Therefore, our purpose in presenting this annual program commemorating Kristallnacht is as much educational as it is honoring and remembering. We know the question. What we need to learn is how to implement and integrate the answers, thus creating the solutions. So, 83 years after Kristallnacht, what have we learned? Find out on Nov. 7.

challenges we might face. We also have much to be thankful for as a community and as a people. We live in the most afﬂuent, cultured, educated, informed and free society in our history, not just as a people, but as a species. We are not a perfect community, or people, nor do we live in a perfect nation, but as Americans and as Jews, we understand we must play a role in perfecting our community, our nation and our world. It is our individual and collective responsibility. This month, in addition to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will begin our celebration of Chanukah, which is itself a form of thanksgiving. In contrast to Thanksgiving, however, Chanukah is a celebration of freedom, of victory over oppression and of creating our own miracles through action in perfecting our world.

The lessons of history By Ginny Segaloﬀ, Chair of CJD Kristallnacht Committee

ighty-three years after Kristallnacht, what have we learned? This is the topic that Rabbi Micah Greenstein will address at the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County’s annual Kristallnacht Commemorative Service. This year’s commemoration will take place on Zoom Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. What lessons were not learned from history? What fostered man’s inhumanity to man, laying the groundwork for the

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Presents, who doesn’t like presents? Expectations for the Jewish Book Festival By Gayle Dorio, 2021-22 Jewish Book Festival chair

nd so, it begins! Last month, I heard from many people that the pullout section detailing the Jewish Book Festival was colorful, informative and exciting. This month, in addition to colorful news about the JBF, a bookmark is included! Presents! They just keep coming! In fact, each event cellphones! I couldn’t phone, FaceTime should feel like a gift, one we know or Zoom to see him and reassure myself you’ll enjoy. that all was well. The only comfort I had Did you realize that we have contribwas prayer! uted to Zoom’s increase?! If you search Now, we have advanced technology — “how many people use Zoom,” you will our watches can practically give us massee the following: sages along with multiple other functions. “Counting both free and paying Imagine how difficult staying connected users, Zoom has 300 million daily meetto our loved ones would have been if the ing participants. That’s an increase of pandemic had happened 30 years ago! 2900% since December 31, 2019, when Through the magic of Zoom, and 10 million daily meeting participants livestreaming, we are able to relax in our logged on.” homes and be entertained. What a blessWe are fortunate, indeed, ing. I’m so grateful for techto be able to use this technolnology, for the talented people ogy. 2900% is the kind of who have worked together to number, like 3 trillion, that bring you this Jewish Book we can’t even imagine. Festival, and for each of you I remember when my who support us! Thank you! son was backpacking across Europe. I was nervous not So, here it is, knowing where he was or how November he was doing. It was back in We have three JBF events 1994, before everyone had this month on Zoom. Our Gayle Dorio

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opening event with Heather Cabot is sure to start the season off in an intriguing way — let’s talk about medical marijuana! This book, “The New Chardonnay,” is more than facts and scientific information. It’s story-like, filled with business acumen and political insights. Be sure to tune in later in the month to enjoy “Can Robots be Jewish?” The author, Amy Schwartz, asked questions of many different rabbis on intriguing subjects. Rabbi Ariel Boxman of Temple Shalom will be in conversation with the author, diving into the various questions. Our third event in November is with Jennifer Rosner and her debut novel, “The Yellow Bird Sings.” We believe we have a varied assortment of subject matter to interest you.

A peek at December Three events are scheduled in December, the first two on Zoom. We begin Dec. 2 with Judy Batalion, author of “The Light of Days.” Look for the detailed book review written by our own Carole Greene on page 1A of this issue. On Dec. 10, we will see Lauren Fox on Zoom, speaking about her book, “Send For Me.” Our event on Dec. 17 is planned to be our first in-person event. We will offer livestreaming during the in-person events, so hopefully, we will be able to gather together and offer you the ability to stay at home and “tune in” if that is more comfortable. We thought that by Dec. 17, most would be happy to gather together for some laughs and Annabelle Gurwitch with her book, “You’re Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility.” It is sure to provide lots of fun. We will be keeping an eye on COVID19 and hope that it will be possible to gather together. Of course, we will be

ﬂexible and adapt to conditions, so no worries. My expectations for this book festival are sky high! The authors are engaging; the books are well written; the technology exists to enhance the experience; sponsors and patrons have contributed kindly; and all we need is everyone pulling together to stay well, healthy, happy and wise. Not too much to expect, right? My husband, wise man that he is, often reminds me: Age gracefully, lower your expectations and you won’t be disappointed, and remember gratitude. I am an optimist. We can do this. We will have a super book festival and I am eternally grateful. See you at the events!

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November 2021

IAC speaker to address antisemitism By Jeﬀ Margolis, IAC Committee Member

It’s new season, and the more things change, the more they stay the same. So… MCA will be virtual for (we hope) just a little longer. Virtual Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Zoom Golly Golly Comedy Night December 1 at 7:00 Free!! Go to www.mcanaples.org for reservations. And until we can meet again in person, there still is plenty to do through Zoom. New this Year • • • •

Virtual Speaker Series Israel Discussion Group Men's Financial Health Discussion Group MCA Great Decisions

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MCA Lecture Series Men’s Medical Seminar Series Men’s Discussion Group Science Discussion Group MCA Book Group MCA Virtual Breakfast Documentary Film Group MCA Movie Group Gratuitous Violence Movie Night

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any thanks to our recent IAC speaker, Mark Werner, who provided Zoom listeners with heartfelt stories about his 18-year experience as a Sar-El Volunteer in Israel. For those interested in learning more about that program, check out the website, vfi-usa.org, or get a copy of Mark’s book, “A Passion for Israel: Adventures of a Sar-El Volunteer.” On Sunday, Dec. 5, the Israel Advocacy Committee of Greater Naples (IAC) is partnering with Beth Tikvah in conjunction with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) synagogue to present Andrew Warren from Tampa. State attorney for Hillsborough County, Warren will speak about the

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current disturbing increase in antisemitism in the United States. We hope this will be an in-person program. Look for further information about this program through Jewish Federation of Greater Naples website and weekly e-blasts. For information about all IAC events or to suggest future topics for programs, films or speakers please contact Harvey Cohen, chair of the Israel Advocacy Committee at Greater Naples, at hwcohen@gmail.com. If you are interested in joining the committee, feel free to contact Cohen for that as well.

Objections to elected ofﬁcials comparing current government actions to atrocities of Nazi Germany By Jeﬀ Zalasky, JCRC Chair

strongly disagree with recent actions and statements, made by congressional and state elected representatives, that equate current governmental actions on vaccinations and mask policies to atrocities committed by the Nazi German government in the 1930s and 1940s. It is not uncommon for people who disagree with a governmental action to find a parallel between it and Nazi Germany actions. Their purpose is to take an easy shortcut in promoting their position by comparing it to something so broadly viewed as reprehensible that their position must obviously be correct. The problem with this technique is that first, there is simply nothing comparable to the atrocities committed by the Nazis, and second, those who suffered unspeakable horrors at the hands of the Nazis, notably, the Jewish community, find equating their loss to comparatively trivial matters, deeply offensive. Some of our political leaders have recklessly and inappropriately compared efforts to convince people to get the COVID vaccine or wear masks to what happened to Jewish people in Europe during the Holocaust. Washington State Representative Jim Walsh wore a Star of David to protest COVID-19 mandates. U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said on Twitter that vaccinated people get a vaccination logo just like the Nazis forced Jewish people to wear a gold star. Recently, Anchorage Mayor David Bronson defended the wearing of Nazi-style Stars of David to protest mask

mandates during a public meeting. These actions and comments are not only inappropriate, offensive, demeaning and outrageous, they are particularly egregious coming from our political leaders. Those political leaders need to be educated about what happened to Jewish people during WWII. The Nazis came to power in Germany in January 1933. They believed that the Germans belonged to a race that was “superior” to all others. They also claimed that Jews were an “inferior” race and were a threat to Germany. Between 1941 and 1944, Nazi Germany and its allies deported Jews from areas under their control to be imprisoned in concentration camps. To identify the Jews to be rounded up, transported in boxcars and murdered, the Nazis required Jews to wear a Star of David. Between 1941 and 1945, Nazis and their collaborators systematically murdered 6 million Jews across German-occupied Europe, around two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population, to further the “Final Solution” — the Nazi plan to annihilate European Jews. These reckless comparisons equating our government’s attempts to convince people to get vaccinated and wear masks, to shield them from getting sick and possibly dying, to the Nazi’s murder of 6 million Jews is reprehensible. Notwithstanding political affiliation, all people of good conscience should voice outrage at anyone who promotes these comparisons to Nazi atrocities.

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MCA season revs into high gear By Jeﬀ Margolis

he Men’s Cultural Alliance of Greater Naples (MCA) welcomes all returning and new members to what is slated to be the “best ever” season. Looking for something to do? Want to meet new friends? Here is just a sample of upcoming programs this month. Note: Indoor programming will begin when the JFGN reopening committee determines it is safe to do so. In the interim, programs may be available via Zoom. Please check your e-blasts for updates.

MCA/WCA Documentary The ever-popular MCA/ WCA Documentary film program presents its first showing of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m., virtually. The film, “Mendelssohn, the Nazis and Me,” looks at the brief life and career of composer Felix Mendelssohn. It explores the unifying of music and the role religion played in his work and legacy. Be sure to register for this event; further details will be in our weekly e-blast.

MCA luncheon The first MCA luncheon of the season will be Thursday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. at the Audubon Country Club. Please check the MCA e-blast for further details on this event being conducted virtually. Featured speaker, Michael Farr, will address “2021: Climbing a Wall of Worry.

The Economic and Market Forecast entering the Post-Pandemic World.” Chairman of investments for Farr, Miller and Washington, Farr has appeared on CNBC, MSNBC, the “Today” show and “Good Morning America.” He authored “Restoring Our American Dream: The Best Investment.” Luncheon cost is $32. Reservations are required and may be made via the MCA website.

Israel Steve Schreier continues his popular “Israel Between the Wars” programs on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. at Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Schreier looks at recent events in Israel and what can be gleaned for future actions.

MCA Speaker Series The MCA Speaker Series resumes this fall on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of JFGN. MCA member

Larry Golden will present a program about the Innocence Project – a nationwide effort to identify wrongfully convicted defendants and help them get exonerated.

Other activities Interested in athletic activities? MCA offers a wide variety of programs, including bocce, pickleball, walking, pool, targetshooting, table tennis, kayaking and biking. Do you want to start a new event? Please contact MCA first vice president Michael Sobol at msobol99@gmail.com for information on getting it moving! MCA will host a special “Let’s Play Golf ” event on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pelican Sound Golf Course in Estero. Cost for the event is $55 and includes a cart. Foursomes will be created based on handicap. Perhaps you like to play cards. MCA offers groups for canasta, poker and bridge. Check the website for details.

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.

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

For those who like to participate in discussions, why not join any number of discussion groups? They include science, book reviews, Talmud, lifestyle, Israel and financial health. The latter meets the second Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. The Nov. 12 program will feature local attorney Edward Wollman, who will discuss “Legacy Building Blocks.” Join fellow MCA members for breakfast every Thursday, 8:30 a.m. at the Patio Café on Tamiami Trail for outdoor dining and a chance to kibbitz. Reservations are required.

Circle the date MCA cordially invites the entire community to its virtual Hanukkah Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring comedian David Goldman and his Zoom Golly Golly program. Sing, laugh, listen to funny stories and enjoy latkes from the comfort of your own home with the entire family. Don’t forget to register. Just a reminder: MCA membership dues are now due. The cost of $90 includes membership in the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. MCA welcomes all returning members and invites new members to join. Application information can be found at the MCA website, MCAnaples.org. MCA wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to all our members and their families.

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WCA summer branches The fun never stops! By Susan Pittelman, WCA Publicity Coordinator

hanks to the WCA Summer Branches, there is no need to sing, “Tho we gotta say goodbye for the summer,” (as depicted in that oldie but goodie song “Sealed with a Kiss”)! Creating friendships is synonymous with WCA, and it is one of our biggest draws in enticing new members. Anticipating having to say goodbye to friends when returning north for the summer, members were delighted to learn about WCA Summer Branches and discover that many of their new Florida friends are from the same geographic area. In 2012, following our philosophy that “the fun never stops at WCA,” WCA created Summer Branches in several geographic areas throughout North America, allowing women to “take the fun of WCA home with them.” WCA Summer Branches are for those who have a connection to the branch. The connection is not a specific geographical boundary, but rather, a past or current geographic connection to the area, along with the member’s intention and commitment to partake in and/or host the branch’s summer activities in that area. There are currently nine Summer Branches, each headed by a WCA liaison. These branches typically get together several times during the summer, but COVID has made connecting the last two summers difficult. As Deedee Remenick, the liaison for the Baltimore/Washington Summer Branch, commented, “Our branch usually gets together during the summer, but this year, due to COVID, we did not have any outings. (But three of us did meet for lunch with our guys, who are friends from MCA!) I look forward to resuming our ‘field trips’ next summer.” Four WCA Summer Branches did meet this summer. Their liaisons were happy to share information about their successful gatherings. Using our new membership system, Sally-Ann Endleman, the new liaison for the Connecticut Branch, was able to contact approximately 50 women who spend their summers in Connecticut. Endleman said the response was amazing!

“Fourteen women came; it was perfect. The women were from all parts of Connecticut — some traveling for more than an hour. It was a very exciting gathering with nonstop talking and mingling,” commented Endleman. Judy Isserlis, liaison for the New York Metro/New Jersey Summer Branch, sent her branch members an invitation for a “Lower East Side Food Tour.” The women who participated really enjoyed it. “Our guide was very knowledgeable and gracious,” said Isserlis. “We experienced such treats as potato knishes, pastrami on rye, rugelach and mashed plantains. The tour was excellent — both educational and tasty!” Lenore Greenstein, the new liaison for WCA members in The Berkshires, arranged a Sunday afternoon gathering at Tanglewood for a Yo-Yo Ma concert. It was the first event the branch has held in a few years. Greenstein said, “The weather and the music were perfect as Ann Cowen and I welcomed about 15 ladies and gentlemen to our gathering on the lawn. I provided balloons and Ann brought a delicious chocolate cake. It was a lovely reunion!” Judy Belmont, who had been the liaison for the DelVal group for more than four years, planned a very successful daylong event in mid-July. Belmont and her husband, Don, hosted a brunch at their home in Ventnor, NJ. Many stayed for an afternoon of canasta, while others took a walk on the boardwalk. Later, Gail and Howard Morris hosted a lovely cocktail party at their Jersey Shore home. Margo Rosenfeld, who is returning to her role as DelVal liaison, commented, “Everyone was so excited to see each other for the first time in nearly two years. It was like a homecoming! Approximately 40 women and men participated. There was a wonderful feeling of camaraderie. ” WCA’s nine Summer Branches and their liaisons are:

(above) Sally-Ann Endleman arranged a luncheon for the Connecticut Branch at Shells & Bones Restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut (left) Gayle Kline, Carol Mest and the event’s planner, Judy Belmont, enjoy the DelVal cocktail party with a beautiful bay view from the Morris’ deck (below) Judy Isserlis, Lenore Greenstein, Molly Getnick, Linda Simon, Ann Cowen and Linda Lerner enjoy being together at Tanglewood

The Berkshires: Liaison Lenore Greenstein Boston Metro North: Liaison Rolly Jacob Connecticut: Liaison Sally-Ann Endleman DelVal (South Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware): Liaison Margo Rosenfeld Illinois: Liaison Diane Freeman Michigan: Liaison Ruth Ann Lippitt New York City Metro/New Jersey: Liaison Judy Isserlis Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland: Liaison Deedee Remenick Oh Canada: Liaison Joanna Paull If you are a WCA member interested in joining a WCA Summer Branch (and

did not sign up in October), contact the liaison. Their contact information is on the WCA website (under “Groups” after logging in). If you are interested in starting a WCA Summer Branch in a different area, please contact WCA President Patti Boochever. Don’t miss out on the fun that happens in Naples! Go to our website (www.wcanaples.org) and join today. You will soon start to receive the WCA weekly newsletter with upcoming activities, so that you, too, can be part of the never-ending fun of WCA!

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As Temperatures Cool Down For Fall, Rodents Look For Shelter by Joe Jayne, Truly Nolen

With Fall in full swing and temperatures beginning to dip here in Southwest Florida, rodents begin looking for the three things they need to thrive: food, water, and harborage. Rats are active mostly at night. They have poor eyesight, but they make up for this with their keen senses of hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Rats constantly explore and learn, memorizing the locations of pathways, obstacles, food and water, shelter, and features of their environment. They quickly detect and tend to avoid new objects and novel foods. Thus, they often avoid traps and baits for several days or more following their initial placement. To compound this, rats have oversized front teeth for gnawing and check teeth, which are adapted for chewing. Rodents chew on a variety of items available to them and cause great damage in and around homes. They eat and contaminate food, damage structures and property, and transmit parasites and diseases to other animals and humans. One of the most common rats in the United States, the Norway rat is extremely adaptive and does well in a variety of human habitats including densely populated cities. Norway rats (also called brown or sewer rats) are large, burrowing rodents. Norway rats can undermine building foundations and slabs with their burrowing activities. They require water to drink, and they can gnaw on all types of materials including copper, lead, plastic, and wood. In addition, Roof rats, also known as black rats, are generally smaller, sleeker, and slightly slimmer than Norway rats. Roof rats typically

have light black to brown fur on their bodies with lighter underbellies. As their name indicates, roof rats prefer to nest high above the ground in trees, tall overgrown shrubs, or dense vegetation such as ivy. They often can be seen at night running along overhead utility lines or fence tops. These rats move faster than Norway rats, have an excellent sense of balance, and are very agile climbers. They often access homes by running along tree branches, cables, or wires. They are typically found in attics, walls, false ceilings, and cabinets. Roof rats can cause considerable structural damage in homes with their gnawing and nest-building activities as they chew on wood and wires. Meanwhile, the house mouse thrives under a variety of conditions in and around homes. Mice are usually brown or light grey in color, with lighter underbellies but different species can be lighter or darker. Once inside mice make their homes in quiet spaces out of spare materials, such as string and insulation. Indoors their diet consists of any spare food, consuming food meant for humans or pets. Mice have keen senses of taste, hearing, smell, and touch. They contaminate food-preparation surfaces with their feces, which can contain the bacterium that causes food poisoning (salmonellosis). Their constant gnawing causes damage to structures and property. Rodents tend to multiply swiftly, and infestations may be extremely difficult to exterminate. Some species breed year-round, and populations are maintained through constant reproduction. Infestations in or surrounding a home can prove extremely destructive. Different species are known for different nesting and feeding behaviors, but infestations cause damage to gardens

and yards, as well as to the home and the contents. For this reason, it is best to be consistently on the lookout for signs of rodent presence. These include: • Rat droppings, especially around human or pet food or in or around trash areas; • Noises in the dark, such as scratching sounds from the attic; • Nests or piled nesting materials in hidden areas such as behind boxes or in drawers in the garage or near a firewood stack; • Evidence of gnawing of wires or structural wood; • Burrows around the yard particularly among plants or damaged vegetables; beneath the garbage can; under the home or outbuildings; or gnawed fruits in trees; and • Smudge marks caused by the rats rubbing their fur against beams, rafters, pipes, and walls. If your rodent problem becomes overwhelming, seek professional pest control help. (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 Rodent capabilities, please visit https://www.trulynolen.com/rodent-control/.)

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Many thanks Holocaust survivors or 2Gs sharing their parents’ stories. Email us at info@hmcec.org for more information.

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s we celebrate Thanksgiving and the Museum’s 20th anniversary this year, we have much to be thankful for. We are grateful to the Museum Founders for their foresight in continuing the education mission of the “Out of the Ashes” project created by the students and teachers at Golden Gate Middle School. It is amazing to see how the Museum has grown since that time. We’ve moved from small rental quarters to our own larger, beautiful new state-of-the-art facility. The handful of early visitors has led to more than a half million people who have been impacted by our Holocaust education programming. Each one has shared the importance of mutual respect and the need to stand up to bigotry, hatred and violence with family and friends. We are grateful for the people who continue to support our mission: the donors, who give so generously in support of our education programs; the volunteers, who welcome our guests, lead our tours and serve on our Board; and the educators, who work with students and teachers.

We appreciate the visitors, who come to learn more about the Holocaust and its lessons, those who attend our events, and the national and international audiences, who now participate in our Zoom programs. Thank you to all who participated in the 2021 “Movies that Matter” series of Zoom Film Discussions, including our sponsors, expert panelists and the Human Rights Film Coalition of Southwest Florida — all partners who made this year’s virtual program such a success. The Coalition members include Temple Shalom, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, GenShoah, Naples United Church of Christ, Jewish Community Relations Council and Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. The series was also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Private tours and Zoom presentations available Don’t wait! Schedule a private group tour of the Museum with your synagogue, community or club! Or if you prefer, we also offer Zoom presentations with

New special exhibit in the Estelle and Stuart Price Gallery This month, we introduce a new exhibit – “Vedem Underground in Terezin.” It profiles the underground publication created by teenage boys imprisoned in the Terezin/Theresienstadt camp from 1942 through 1944. It was run just like an actual magazine, with the boys as the editors, writers and illustrators. It included nonfiction and fiction articles, cartoons and other sections. Only a handful of the boys survived the war. Approximately 83 issues were created, and some of the pages survived the war, having been hidden in a box, buried and retrieved when the war was over. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Vedem Underground Project and will be on display through February 22, 2022.

Kristallnacht community commemoration The annual community commemoration of the 83rd Anniversary Kristallnacht takes place on Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. on Zoom. It is open to the public and free of charge. The guest speaker will be Rabbi Micah Greenstein. It is sponsored by the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Diocese of Venice in Florida, GenShoah of SWFL and the Museum. For more information, please contact CJDialogue@naples.net.

The Luncheon – 20th anniversary kickoff event Next month, we will kick off the 20th anniversary celebration with The Luncheon event on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Arthrex One Event Center in North Naples. The A Pointe Group Care Community

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program will feature the premiere of the new short play, “Remember – The Abe Price Story” by Jeffrey Binder. A Holocaust survivor and Museum cofounder, Abe Price led an extraordinary life of courage and triumph over adversity. The play was produced by Gulfshore Playhouse Founding and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury and Managing Director Joel Markus. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs. More information on tickets and sponsorships is available at www.HMCEC.org. See our website for information regarding the mask, vaccine and test policy for this event. The Arthrex One Event Center is located on the Arthrex Campus at 1370 Creekside Blvd., Naples, FL 34108.

Giving Tuesday 2021 This year, Giving Tuesday will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Please consider making a contribution to support the Museum’s education programs. Your generosity allows our education programs to reach students and teachers across Southwest Florida, informing the next generation about the impact they can have on our communities by treating others respectfully and standing up to bigotry, hatred and violence. We will be sending out more information on Giving Tuesday later this month. Thank you for your consideration!

AmazonSmile Did you know another way to benefit our education programs is to shop on smile.amazon.com? Simply select our Museum as your charitable organization of choice before you begin. Amazon will then donate .5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to us. Your shopping will not only be fun, you will be helping support our education programs. Wishing you and your families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Hope to see you at the Museum and on Zoom!

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Empowering caregivers Dr. Jaclynn Faffer President/ CEO

ecently, Naples Senior Center received a generous grant from the Moorings Park Foundation for the Center’s Caregivers Empowerment Program. Caregivers are often referred to as the “unidentified or hidden patient.” The Caregiver Empowerment Program embraces the caregivers’ journey by connecting them with caregiving peers through emotional support, socialization, education, respite and resources that help mitigate the burden of caregiving. Programs providing resources and support include weekly caregiver support groups facilitated by the Dementia Program Coordinator, one-on-one emotional support, dementia respite support groups, family social activities, a private Facebook page and geriatric case management. Education and training programs include monthly caregiving training, quarterly caregiver “boot camps” providing intensive

hands-on training, and educational lectures by experts in the field. To find out more about Naples Senior Center’s Caregiver Empowerment Program and/or the Dementia Respite Program, please contact Simona Staicu-Levy at 239-325-4444. We are here to help!

New staff Chloe Goldstein has joined the Naples Senior Center team as Director of Development Operations. Chloe comes to us from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where she most recently served as development officer of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. Our team is growing as we address seniors’ needs in our community! Naples Senior Center will celebrate its groundbreaking on Nov. 12 with a private event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will also host an open house that same day from 3 to 5 p.m., with light refreshments. Please contact Renee Del Duca at 239-325-4444 or rdelduca@naplesseniorcenter.org for more information about the community open house. RSVPs are required. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a joyous Hanukah.

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications 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. The first of a two-part series begins on Wednesday, Nov. 10 with “The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: 1920s-1950s.” This lesson explores how American Jews have engaged with Israeli musical forms, from the 1920s through the 1950s, examining how Israeli music navigated the ongoing relationship among American Jews and Zionism and Israel. On Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m., the 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. This is a Zoom program. Contact the Temple Shalom office to register.

Family Shabbat Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of Shabbat, featuring an activity, service and dinner. Registration is required. Contact Mary Flores, Education Administrative Assistant, at 239-455-2233 or education@naplestemple.org.

Thanksgiving food drive Make this Thanksgiving a mitzvah! Sponsored by the Tikkun Olam Council of

There’s an old joke about a Jewish mother who is walking down the street with her two young sons. A passerby asks her how old the boys are. “The doctor is three,” the mother answers, “and the lawyer is two.” Well, my mom had just one son, so I had to be both!

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Dr. Brandon Kirsch: lawyer and dermatologist (by his mother’s decree)

Temple Shalom and benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the community is invited to drop off donations of canned goods and nonperishables Sunday, Nov. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. A drop-off station will be located in the parking lot. Checks, made out to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, will also be gladly accepted.

Shabbat ShaPlay Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited to attend. Contact Mary Flores at 239-4552233 or education@naplestemple.org.

Torah talk Join this lay-led Zoom discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. Contact info@ naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.

Jewish yoga Join yoga teacher, Missy Balsam, via Zoom as she guides you through an all-level gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. This class will be practiced lying down and seated on the ﬂoor. Open to all, no experience necessary. The cost is $54 for an eight-week session. Call the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom information.

In truth, I decided to become a doctor as a second career because I felt it was my calling. I founded Kirsch Dermatology as a boutique dermatology practice with the goal of recapturing the essence of medicine: thoughtful and compassionate care made available to everyone. It gives me so much joy to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the Naples community.

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Jewish Historical Society November events Join Us as We Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary! The Luncheon Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30am – 1:45pm Arthrex One Corporate Event Center 1360 Creekside Blvd, Naples, FL

(Abe Price photo credit: Erik Kellar Photography)

Join us at the new Arthrex Event Center for lunch and the premiere of the new short play “Remember: The Story of Abe Price” by Jeffrey Binder. Abe Price was a Holocaust Survivor and Museum co-founder who led an extraordinary life of courage and triumph over adversity. The play was produced by Gulfshore Playhouse. Founding and Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury. Managing Director Joel Markus.

Sponsorship Packages are available: Remembrance Sponsor $15,000 Testimony Sponsor $10,000

Hope Sponsor $5,000 Inspire Sponsor $2,500

Patron Sponsor $1,000 Tickets are $150 each Event Program Advertising: 5” x 8” Page ($500); 5” x 4” Half Page ($250) For more information on details and COVID safety protocols, please call 239-263-9200 ext. 207 or email donor@hmcec.org. Proceeds benefit Museum Education programs.

By Marina Berkovich, JHSSWF president

he Jewish Historical Society brings you educational events, films and discussions live, unless prohibited by medical emergency conditions, and on Zoom. We are proud to offer additional opportunities to view the following original productions of JHSSWF to The Society membership. All November events are on Zoom. Topic: SWFL Jewish Pioneers – Helen Weinfeld, Naples’ First Jewish Historian Time: Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. (ET) Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/87356021166?pwd=TnFXSlU2MGpX dytJK21zV1lpWVMwdz09 Meeting ID: 873 5602 1166; Passcode: 338785 Topic: SWFL Jewish Pioneers – The Labodas of Fort Myers Time: Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Noon (ET) Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87468707954?pwd=Ti81VHhlR3l xdjRvUFE3N2ZRdmlMdz09 Meeting ID: 874 6870 7954; Passcode: 999024

Topic: SWFL Jewish Pioneers – The Greensteins of Marco Island Time: Sunday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. (ET) Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83234956113?pwd=UmUwUVU 3YmQxOHhzQWY1UFRISFFuUT09 Meeting ID: 832 3495 6113; Passcode: 704989 If you wish to see some of our other educational Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneers films or show them to your organization, kindly contact us to schedule. If you are not a member yet, please visit JHSSWF.com to join for as low as $36. If you have questions, problems or suggestions, contact us at 833-547-7935 (833-JHS-SWFL), office@jhsswf.org or write to JHSSWF, 8805 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 255, Naples, FL 34108. Read more about us at www.jhsswf.org or visit the Virtual Museum of SWFL Jewish History, http://jewishhistory southwestﬂorida.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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COLLIER/LEE CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

Hadassah is about caring Joyce Toub Collier/Lee Hadassah President

ynn Wilner, twice Collier/Lee Hadassah President and one of the most caring, sensitive people I have ever met, is no longer with us. After fighting breast cancer for many years, she passed away on Sept. 18, 2021, just two days after Yom Kippur. Lynn was one of the first women I met when I moved to Naples in 2016. She was a dedicated, knowledgeable, inspiring woman, who was always ready to serve and help out. When you’re surrounded by wonderful people, such as Lynn and a string of other

wonderful role models, you see boundless possibilities of the good you can do in this world. For me, the vehicle is Hadassah — Lynn would want it this way. A Hadassah Perpetual Yahrzeit for Lynn was donated by many Hadassah members. A passage from High Holiday services gives us both a glimpse of the past as well as the future that I share with you: If we must face disappointment, help us to learn patience. If we must face sorrow, help us to learn sympathy. If we must face pain, help us to learn strength. If we must face danger, help us to learn courage. If we must face failure, help us to learn endurance. If we achieve success, help us to learn gratitude.

If we attain prosperity, help us to learn generosity. If we win praise, help us to learn humility. If we are blessed with joy, help us to learn sharing. If we are blessed with health, help us to learn caring. Caring is what Hadassah is all about! Please join us for our upcoming programs that will educate, enlighten and engage you. On Nov. 16, our program will feature Patricia Levinson, Hadassah International Communications Chair, who will give us an overview of Hadassah’s interventions globally and how they have handled the most recent COVID-19 pandemic. Levinson was born in South Africa and has a degree in biochemistry as well as an MBA. She has served on the National Board/National Assembly for Hadassah

for 31 years. I met Levinson about 40 years ago, and each year, her Hadassah involvement has increased. On Dec. 1, we’ll offer our symposium, “Body, Mind and Spirit,” a webinar on women’s health and wellness from 10 a.m. to noon. The interactive program will feature a panel discussion with three experts who will examine self-care for mental health, care for the caregivers and nutrition on women’s heart health. Our keynote speaker will discuss living a longer, more purposeful life. Interludes ranging from music to body movements and humor will be interspersed throughout. It is an event not to be missed. Please check our e-blasts and Hadassah Happenings for additional information.

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Champions of local Jewish history Marina Berkovich JHSSWF President

ou may have noticed that we have this relatively new, catchy tagline. Because we are very into our mission, which includes an ongoing celebration of contributions Jews made in Southwest Florida and the positive impact they made on the entire community, we

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our faith and proudly teaching future generations the history of our local Jewish community, its interaction with the community at large, and its contributions of skill, knowledge, talent, resources and vision. This has helped our Jewish brethren in every corner of the earth.

Two Sunday brunch events On Jan. 16, 2022, we will celebrate Florida Jewish History Month with our own steel magnolia, Mrs. Rosalee Bogo, whose determination and perseverance have brought Collier County/Greater Naples Jewish community into its current upward slope. On Feb. 6, we partner with Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center to honor Mr. Jack Nortman and to raise matching funds for the FE and Jack Nortman Boxcar Education grant, so generously given by them. Please save the dates for these two fabulous Sunday brunch events, buy tickets online or call us. There are many sponsorship and donor opportunities.

Become a member Help us fulfill our mission of historical preservation and education. Family membership is $54, individual membership is $36 and student membership is $18. 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 www.jhsswf.org; Virtual Museum of SWFL Jewish History http://jewish historysouthwestﬂorida.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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Patriotic season is upon us Harve Sturm Commander JWV Post #202

e are finally entering the season of many patriotic activities. There are minor celebrations, such as Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 10, but the better-known celebrations are Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Memorializing the end of WWI, when fighting stopped at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918, Veterans Day is always on Nov. 11. JWV Post 202 plans to begin participating in local events now that the impact of the COVID-19 virus has lessened.

Martin Cohn Vice Commander JWV Post #202 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Dec. 7, the anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and the beginning of WWII involvement. It is patriotic to post the American Flag on these days. Also, JWV Post 202 participates each year in the Community Hannukah Celebration, sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, to be celebrated on Nov. 29 at Mercato.

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With gue st s pe ake r: Rabbi Micah Greenstein “Interf aith Re lat io ns 83 Years Af ter Kri st al lna cht : What Have W e Re al ly Le arn ed?” Each year, JWV Post 202 participates in the Community Hannukah Celebration sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Cmdr. Harve Sturm with his wife, Sue Sturm, on far right, along with several members

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lorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Jewish students had an incredible holiday season. Starting with Rosh Hashana, we got together for a wonderful brisket dinner. The door kept swinging open with more and more students walking in to celebrate. On the second day, we had a large crowd for shofar blowing with tashlich in the center of campus. During Yom Kippur, many students fasted for the first time or used the DIY Yom Kippur booklets we gave out, concluding with a great breakfast. Then onto Sukkot, where the real fun started. In addition to a large sukkah at Chabad, we had two sukkahs on campus — one in the center of the main campus and a second one by the freshman dorms. We had an awesome time the first night of Sukkot, with a falafel and shawarma dinner at Chabad. The Sukkah was packed wall to wall. The following days included Subs in Sukkah on campus and an open snack bar for students to pop by and enjoy anytime. Sunday of Sukkot featured a girl’snight-out exercise, painting the message of Sukkot. We each have something unique, and when we unite together, we complete each other.

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Girls paint night in the Sukkah The holiday celebrations didn’t just stay on campus; we brought the joy to others as well. A group of students helped put up a Sukkah by American House assisted living, giving the eight Jewish residents there a chance to celebrate the holiday. It was a lot of work to put a Sukkah up, then take it down all in one day, but seeing the excitement of our senior friends stepping into a Sukkah for the first time in many years was well worth the effort. The grand finale of the holiday season concluded with Simchas Torah, celebrating the completion of the Torah and starting again from new. We joined Chabad of Bonita Springs for a lively

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celebration, singing and dancing with the Torahs. “It was the first time I held a Torah since my bar mitzva,” remarked Alex. Another special part of Simchat Torah by day was the two Kohanim students who came to give the special Kohen blessing. Preston did the blessing for the

first time in his life, following the tradition of many generations of the Kohanim back to the times of Moses. The holidays may have ended, but the joy, connection, energy and Jewish pride is something we’ll take with us into the rest of the year!

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aples BBYO teens cannot wait for the North Florida Region regional convention, Fall Con, Nov. 12-14. Teens from all over the state gather in central Florida for a weekend of fun and friendship, community service, Israel education/ activism, Jewish enrichment, and more. This will be our first overnight convention in two years! All teens attending convention are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Convention is an excellent opportunity to meet friends from all over Florida, connect

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with Judaism beyond conventional methods, and immerse yourself in all that BBYO has to offer. We hope you will consider joining us! Naples BBYO gathers on most Wednesdays for chapter programming, location to be determined. All 8th- through 12th-grade Jewish teens in Southwest Florida are invited and encouraged to attend our programming! To learn about more upcoming programming in Naples, email nfr@ bbyo.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

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PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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Proud to be named “Best Preschool” and “Best Childcare” By Ettie Zaklos, Preschool of the Arts Founder & Director

t the start of October, the Preschool of the Arts’ team was humbled to learn that we won “Best Preschool” and “Best Childcare” in the 2021 Naples Best of the Best Official Community Choice Awards! This is our 10th year in a row winning this wonderful, local recognition and we are so proud of how our school has raised the bar for excellence in early childhood education in Naples for over a decade. Achieving this exceptional level of performance as judged by everyday families in our community does not happen by chance. It takes intentional effort to achieve this level of continued success and we are so proud of our staff and teachers who continue their commitment to excellent early childhood education. As I reflect on the successful first quarter of our 2021-2022 academic year, I feel incredibly grateful and blessed to be in a position to provide early, defining childhood experiences that set the foundation for a lifetime of learning. The months of September coincided with the Jewish holiday season, and we joyously celebrated with our students, marking special days and learning the importance of celebration for the blessings we have. October was filled with learning for both our students and parents. Our well-rounded, award-winning program kicked into high gear in the classrooms, and one evening, we welcomed our parent body for an educational and community-building event. The highlight of the month was our annual Parent Curriculum night,

to run free. The wonderful evening of community and learning gave parents new strategies and perspectives on early childhood education, as the staff took a deep dive into our award-winning school’s educational philosophy and how it impacts children every day both in and out of the classroom. It was exciting to see the high level of participation at this important school event, as parental involvement is essential to promoting the home-school connection that is a pillar of our educational philosophy. More importantly, parent participation throughout the evening helped foster the exchange of

which served to activate and strengthen the unique partnership between our talented school faculty and dedicated parent body. The theme of the evening was, “Hungry for Knowledge,” as our community explored the idea of an educator’s responsibility to inspire curiosity and the gift we can provide children simply by allowing their imaginations

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ideas between parents and teachers, promoting community-wide learning. At Preschool of the Arts, we take this role very seriously, as we are guided by our understanding of how young children learn best. Our program offers students the opportunity to develop the building blocks for future success – positive self-image, social skills, language communication and independence. Even at a very young age, children have an infinite potential to absorb knowledge. Our days are filled with opportunities to learn new skills, concepts and ideas, building on children’s natural curiosity and thirst for learning. Through a dynamic and developmentally appropriate curriculum, we create an atmosphere that invites children to observe, to try new things, to actively participate and to make choices. Art experiences, Little Chefs, yoga, science, imaginative play, gardening and sports foster a culture of wonder and discovery that is shared with friends. As the fall season continues, our thoughts turn to our annual Thanksgiving performance in November. This year, we look forward to welcoming our community to our annual grand celebration in Cambier Park as we reﬂect with gratitude on all the blessings in our lives, including the greatest blessing of all – the children!

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hanksgiving is an all-American holiday that we all look forward to, Jews and non-Jews alike. I mean, who doesn’t love turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie? However, just because Thanksgiving is not a traditional Jewish holiday, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it in a Jewish way, especially when Thanksgiving and Channukah fall so close together this year! At Temple Shalom Preschool, we are very excited to celebrate both holidays and spend time reﬂecting on what we

are grateful for! Here are some fun and meaningful ways to incorporate Jewish traditions into your Thanksgiving celebration with your family. 1. Begin your meal by saying the shehechiyanu blessing, thanking God for bringing your family to this special day in the secular year. We say the shehechiyanu prayer on all special moments as we give thanks for being present at a joyous moment. The words to shehechiyanu are, “Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech

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Ha’Olam Shehechiyanu Vikiyamanu Vihigiyanu Lazman Hazeh.” 2. Make a turkey-shaped challah instead of traditional dinner rolls. Go to this link for instructions on how to do so: https://tinyurl.com/turkeychallah. 3. Go around the table and have everyone share what they are grateful for this year. Traditionally, Jews give thanks every day when we recite the words of the hoda’ah blessing in the Amidah. Why not offer an extra special moment of gratitude on Thanksgiving? 4. Finish your meal with an Ashkenazi Jewish-inspired delight: tzimmes cake! It is the perfect combination of all our favorite Thanksgiving staples in a unique and tasty dessert. Go here for a recipe to try: https:// tinyurl.com/tzimmescake. 5. Say the birkat hamazon, our blessing after eating, upon completion of your delicious meal. This musical blessing is well known to many of our kids who attend Jewish Summer Camp as they recite it twice a day at camp all

summer. Have the kids lead the blessing and give a musical thanks for all the tasty food they have consumed! Follow the links for words and the tune at https://tinyurl.com/mealthanks. 6. Donate the money you would have spent on Black Friday shopping to a charity of your family’s choosing. The best way to truly give thanks is to give others a reason to be thankful! I wish each and every one of you a delicious and meaningful Thanksgiving (and Happy Channukah!) with you and your loved ones!

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“The Light of Days” illuminates WWII heroines Review of Judy Batalion’s book featured in November as part of the Jewish Book Festival Review by Carole J Greene

ome 75 years after World War II, the world is well aware of the atrocities discovered in the camps — disease, starvation, slave labor, torture, murder. Yet, we continue to read about these horrors. Holocaust stories still lure millions of readers. Why? One reason we gravitate to such tales comes down to our desire to root for the underdog, to see the successes — few though they may be — of the resistance fighters against their destroyers. As Judy Batalion tells us in “The Light of Days,” readers may interpret merely staying alive as courageous resistance. We also read Holocaust stories to pay tribute to the authors who, undaunted by the miseries they uncover, produce incredible research. Hallelujah to Batalion for her perseverance to trace, through obscure sources published in Yiddish, Hebrew, Polish and English, the paths of young Jewish women in clandestine battle against Nazis committed to “the Final Solution.”

To attract readers to horrendous stories of misery, an author needs to call on all her creative powers to produce a sturdy trellis on which to hang these accounts. Batalion weaves her framework with dates, taking readers from the first days of the war in Poland — September 1939 — when the invading German army overran Bedzin, to a year or two after the war, as she chronicles how her heroines who survived resettle and begin

their new lives. She inserts into these dates the heroic actions of the young women, who are ever aware that torture and death lie but one mistake away. Some work behind the scenes to inspire and encourage such resistance groups as The Young Guard, Freedom, the ZOB (Jewish Fighting Organization) and others. Those women, whose features allow them to “pass” as Aryan, venture into the world. They use stolen or forged ID documents, feminine wiles and bribes to deliver their messages, money, and sometimes, weapons. Now to the heroines themselves. Batalion details the exploits of 18 major players in this drama, with supporting roles from a few others. Zivia becomes a Freedom leader in the ZOB and the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Renia acts as a reliable courier for Freedom in Bedzin.

Her older sister, Sarah, a Freedom comrade, cares for Jewish orphans in Bedzin. Tosia, a leader in The Young Guard, quickly ascends into the role of its main courier. Bela, a Freedom courier, travels repeatedly between Gorno, Vilna and Bialystok. Other young women — mostly in their late teens and 20s — ﬂow in and out as the war escalates and the need for resistance fighters mushrooms. You can hear more about these brave women at the Jewish Book Festival as Judy Batalion comes to Naples virtually to pay tribute to the heroines of her book and answer your questions. Get your ticket or become a patron now for the Thursday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. presentation. Click on Jewishbookfestival. org. Ten dollars gets you a ticket for this event or — a much better deal — you could choose to become a patron (starting at $118) and receive tickets to hear all 17 Festival authors.

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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

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Priscilla Gerber Heidi Gilbert Jan Goldman Diane Goldstein Carole Greene Sherry Greenfield Lenore Greenstein Ronna Hain Linda Hamburger Carol Hirsch Judy Isserlis Rolly Jacob Bobbie Katz

Deborah Kohler Gracia Kuller Bernie Lashinsky Dana Lefkowitz Bettye Leibowitz Marla Osgood Terri Polacheck Mae Riefberg Susan Ritter Barbara Ross Adrienne Russ Jackie Sallade Joan Saperstein

Susan Schaffer Linda Scheinberg Iris Shur Anita Siegal Arlene Sobol Elaine Soffer Linda Wainick Ferne Walpert Nancy Wiadro Jack Wiadro Leona Wreschner Susan Yale

BRONZE Anonymous Leslie Aderson Sheryl Affrime Sheila Agranat Hymie Akst Jody Altschule Marlene Apkon Nancy Armocida Tracy Askotzky Doris Baum Harv Becker Joan Becker Lea Bendes Emily Berkowitz Carole Berkowitz Minda Bernberg Rita Bernstein Rosalyn Bernstein Jamie Blatter Sonya Bloom Rosalee Bogo Caren Bosk Libbie Bramson Stephen Brazina Cipora Brown Nan Ciralsky Edythe Cohen Mimi Cohn Ann Cowen Myra Cristall Susan Dean Marty Dorio Geri Feldman

Marcia Fine Marilyn Fishbone Sheila Frank Nancy Garfinkel Darryl Garfinkel Molly Getnick Annette Goldenberg Marilyn Goldenberg Melvin Goldfine Hannah Goodman Ellen Gordon Heather Greenfield Elaine Griver Howard Herman Mona Herman Linda Hirsch Burton Hirsch Susan Horowitz Susan Jordan Alan Kaplan Janyce Katz Melissa Keel Susan Koeppel Toby Kosloff Barbara Kushnir Lisa Lauber Lynette Lederman Linda Lerner Hilda Levine Michelle Levine-Troupp Harriet Lickhalter Leda Lubin Phyllis Luts Ida Margolis

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To bigotry no sanction An American Jewish cantata By Arlene Stolnitz

ecently, an historic event in America’s history was the source for an important new musical work, “To Bigotry No Sanction”…to persecution no assistance. It was commissioned and presented by Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel (KI) in Elkins Park, Philadelphia. Known as a contemporary Jewish cantata, its composer, Jonathan Comisar, just happens to be from my hometown, Rochester, New York. Jonathan is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, Oberlin Conservatory and Hebrew Union College of Sacred Music. His impressive credentials in composing music, too numerous to be mentioned here, can be found online. Actually, I knew Jonathan’s family back in Rochester since our families belonged to the same temple. We even shared Hebrew School, carpooling with his mom. His brother is married to the daughter of a good friend of mine, who only recently passed away. In a shiva call for my friend last month, I was able to connect with the family and share the article I have written. Small world! Jonathan’s cantata is so relevant to the world we live in today; I could not resist writing about the comparison. Here’s the story… On August 17,1790, the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island (known today as Touro Synagogue)

no sanction, to persecution no presented a letter, written by The discussion with the composer, assistance, requires only that their representative, Moses which follows the performance, is they who live under its protecSeixas, to President George especially meaningful. tion should demean themselves Washington on his visit to “Do we have wisdom? If we have wisas good citizens. their city. Washington’s visit dom to make the best use of the advan“May the children of the was largely ceremonial, but tages with which we are now favored, Stock of Abraham who dwell in Seixas, knowing Washington’s we cannot fail…” this land, continue to merit and views on religious freedom, These are the words buried in the lettook the opportunity to write ter written by George Washington to the Arlene Stolnitz enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants; while everyone shall sit under the letter on behalf of his congregation, Jews of Newport. his own vine and ﬁg tree; and there shall be “the children of the Stock of Abraham.” The question remains and is still none to make him afraid.” In his letter, Seixas welcomed the germane today…. “Do we have the Washington’s response is on display in newly elected president and stated wisdom?” the Memory Gallery, American Treasures that, although much of world Jewry I urge you to listen to this wonderof the Library of Congress. lived under the rule of monarchs and ful work in its entirety on YouTube, I am intrigued by the concept of despots, members of his congregation bit.ly/ki-tbns. this cantata, especially knowing how looked forward to “a great new AmeriArlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota relevant it is in today’s world. The procan experiment insuring their valuable Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish fessional performance of this stunning rights as free citizens.” Congregation of Venice. A retired educator work is conducted by Kensho Watanbe, Washington’s response, using some from Rochester, New York, she has sung in featuring members of the Philadelphia of the text from Seixas’ letter, is what is choral groups for over 25 years and also sings Orchestra and a multicultural choir. remembered today, and forms part of the in The Venice Chorale. Her interest in the Introductory readings are by renowned lyrics of the cantata. It was the first affirpreservation of Jewish music of all kinds interpretive actor Dean Malissa as mation of the free and equal status of Jews has led to this series of articles on Jewish Folk “George Washington.” as American citizens and laid the groundMusic in the Diaspora. work for much of what was written later regarding the separation of church and state. It is especially pertinent today. CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? “All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily, the Government Email nricklefs@jewishnaples.org. of the United States, which gives to bigotry

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New Saturday Night Hebrew, Judge Judy and Ghostbusters return 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. Sarah Sherman, 27, is one of three new cast members who joined “SNL” last month. She grew up on Long Island and graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago in 2015. Shortly thereafter, she co-founded a Chicago-based ensemble company called Helltrap Nightmare. The company, made up of “edgy weirdo” comics, put on monthly shows that Sherman hosted. She was voted Chicago’s best comic (2016) in a “big-time” reader poll. Sherman’s high school nickname was “Squirm” because, she said, she was really skinny, gross and squirmy. She embraced the nickname and Sarah Squirm was Sherman’s Helltrap Nightmare stage name. She told Helltrap audiences to “embrace their inner squirm.” A Vice Magazine journalist who interviewed Sherman (2019) began his piece by noting: “Helltrap Nightmare is billed as an ensemble. But it really is the Sarah Squirm show.”

Somehow the Vice interview landed on the topic of Jewish vs. Catholic guilt. Here is most of what Sherman said: “I wasn’t raised to be told I was bad, or that there were sins inside me I needed to exorcise. I think Jews post-Holocaust are raised like, ‘We are the chosen people.’ I’ve always been taught that I’m gifted and a genius … Jewish guilt is more like my dad … He’s always calling me up on a High Holiday: ‘Did you go to shul?” I’m like, ‘No.’ And he always says, ‘Just remember, 6 million in the oven, that’s all I’m gonna say.’ That’s Jewish guilt.” On Nov. 1, Judy Sheindlin, 78, better known as “Judge Judy,” will return to the “media bench” in a new series called “Judy Justice.” I say “media” and not “TV bench” because “Judy Justice” will be streamed only. It will not be on broadcast TV. Long story short, even though Judge Judy was one of the highest paid people on TV (well over $1 million dollars per episode), she and CBS had a falling-out. The new series will stream on IMDB TV, which is owned by Amazon. It is a free app (with ads) that you can download or add to your Roku/Apple TV or Amazon Fire app “lineup.” A new episode will stream every weekday. The new show is promised to be “jazzier,” but

details are scarce, save for the “reveal” that Sheindlin will wear a burgundy red judge’s robe. Judge Judy’s new law clerk is Sarah Rose, her granddaughter. Rose, who is about 25, is now in law school. Judge Judy had a son and daughter with her first husband, a Jewish lawyer. Their son is a lawyer. Her second husband, the late Judge Jerry Sheindlin, had three children by his first marriage and Judge Judy helped to raise them. Two of these three are now lawyers. It’s nice to note that Judy refers to the children of all five of her “kids” as her grandchildren. Hawkeye, a Disney+ series, begins streaming on Nov. 24. It’s another entry in the “Marvel Universe,” with a complex back story. Suffice it to say here that the heroes are Clint Barton/AKA Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), a master archer, and his protégé, Kate Bishop, (also) AKA Hawkeye. Hailee Steinfeld, 24, plays Barton. “The Shrink Next Door” is an 8-episode limited series that will begin streaming on Apple+ on Nov. 12. It is based on a hit 2019 podcast of the same name. In the early ’80s, Marty Markowitz, now 79, was referred to Dr. Issac Herschkoff, a psychiatrist. Markowitz (played

by Paul Rudd, 52) was a wealthy man who suffered from depression. For about 30 years, Herschkoff (played by Will Ferrell) controlled Markowitz’s life and finances. He went so far as to take over Markowitz’s palatial home and moved Markowitz into a guest house. Spoiler alert — (good guys win): Markowitz finally regained control of his life. Other patients who had been taken advantage of came forward after the podcast aired and Herschkoff lost his license last April. Paul Rudd has a big supporting role in the film “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” which opens in theaters on Nov. 19. It is a sequel to the two hit “Ghostbusters” movies released in the ’80s. Ivan Reitman, now 74, directed those two films. Ivan’s son, Jason Reitman, 43, is the director of “Afterlife.” Jason also co-wrote the “Afterlife” script with Gil Kenan, 44, a screenwriter/director who was born in the U.K. and raised in Israel. There are “new actors” in lead parts, but the whole original “Ghostbusters” cast returns for a cameo, or more, including the late Harold Ramis, a “Ghostbuster” co-star who also co-wrote the original films. Ramis appears as Dr. Egon Spengler via “faux historical” clips from the original ﬂicks.

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The Holocaust’s ofﬁcial beginning compels the story of an extraordinary man Aging Jewishly — What our traditions tell us about growing old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello

t was November 9 and 10, 1938, when the streets of major German cities were covered with sparkling shards of glass. Unbeknownst to the world, those pieces were the initial testimony to the unspeakable Nazi horror yet to come. Officials did nothing while Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues were destroyed. Streets were littered with broken glass, so much so that the rampage became known as “Kristallnacht” or “The Night of Broken Glass” — the event that marks the official beginning of the Holocaust. Kristallnacht happened 83 years ago. Forty years ago, I found myself in Australia, where I chanced to meet an extraordinary man who, 14 years ago, passed away quietly in an assisted living community in the south of France. The man I met in Adelaide, Australia all those many years ago was a performer. At that time, I worked in the theater as well. Our professional puppet troupe provided the opening act for none other than the world famous pantomime artist, the great Marcel Marceau. We became friends, mostly because our connection was more than theatrical. Marcel Marceau and I bonded as Jews; however, it would be several more decades before I learned of Marceau’s creative courage, saving Jewish children from certain death at the hands of the Nazis. Marcel Marceau was born Marcel Mangel, and grew up Jewish in Strasbourg, France. For more than 60 years, he performed professionally in what he called “the art of silence.” As a small boy, he imitated the antics of Charley Chaplain, amusing his friends while he developed his craft. When the Nazis invaded France, Marceau was a teen, only 16 years old, but he knew enough to change his surname to Marceau in order to hide his identity. He joined the French resistance, forging new identity cards for desperate Jewish families. Later, his dedication to orphaned Jewish children led him to concoct a daring plot to save nearly 100 6-, 7- and 8-year-olds whom Marceau had in his care. Posing as a scout leader assigned to take these youngsters on a hike, Marceau had his charges dress in heavy coats, hats, scarves and boots and follow him in a dangerous trek over the Alps to safe passage into Switzerland.

Marceau recalls how he employed his pantomime skills to encourage the little ones not to speak, and as an accomplished magician, Marceau performed Rabbi Barbara slight-of-hand Aiello tricks for a group of Nazi guards, who were so mesmerized that they didn’t notice that the children had walked right through the checkpoint to freedom. Although we maintained contact over the years, it was only shortly before his death in 2007 that Marcel Marceau disclosed his work with the French Resistance and how he was able to save the lives of Jewish children. In fact, Marcel Marceau, an acclaimed international performer who starred in dozens of films and theatrical productions, had this to say about his life: “My greatest accomplishment was guiding the children to safety.” Marceau spoke those words from his apartment in an assisted living facility, where he spent the last two years of his life. And it was there, among his aging friends, that he shared these remarkable and important memories. This year, as we approach the 83rd anniversary of the beginning of the Holocaust, Marcel Marceau’s story becomes even more poignant, especially because he waited so long to share it. In care facilities throughout the world, there are survivors who have Holocaust stories that need to be heard. If you know someone with a story to tell, encourage them to speak up. On this year’s Kristallnacht memorial day, in honor and memory of those lost; those saved; and those, like Marcel Marceau, who were the saviors, now is the time to consider sharing your own story if you have yet to do so. 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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Couscous harvest meal Recipe by Chef Dalia

s a girl growing up in an Israeli Moroccan family, I lived for couscous. I always knew when someone in the neighborhood was making it. A familiar aroma would fill the air around the house and beyond. It would come and go, each time with a different blend of alluring smells: cumin and turmeric, allspice and ras el hanout, simmering lamb, carrots and chickpeas all carried in the steam of the couscous. It was too much to take. I would run straight home and ask, “When are we making couscous?” In Israel, Jewish North African families eat couscous on Friday night, and it is a favorite for holidays and family celebrations. Although it is considered a poor man’s dish, couscous symbolizes good luck and prosperity. In Moroccan homes, making couscous is an expression of love, generosity and hospitality. In my Moroccan family, to be invited for the Friday night meal means ‘join us for couscous’ and if you are invited for the holidays, it is a privilege indeed. On my last trip to Israel three years ago, right after my grandmother passed

away, the family gathered in Safta Dalia’s apartment in the Israeli city of Bat Yam to celebrate her and remind one another of her love. Most importantly, we spent the evening talking about Safta’s recipes. We all agreed that the one most beloved is for couscous that Safta would serve with a tagine lamb and vegetable soup. I associate this bowl of couscous with my childhood memories in Israel. I moved to the United States to raise a family, but I remain deeply connected to Israel. On every trip to Israel, when I landed at Ben Gurion Airport, the first order of business was to drive to Safta’s home for tagine lamb and bowls of her perfect couscous. I’d arrive at her kitchen and there she was sitting in her couscous corner; the corner where she would spend hours before the family’s arrival, making couscous from scratch. First, she spread semolina wheat onto a large round platter, sprinkling it with salted water and sometimes ﬂour. Then, she rolled the grains with her hands, adding more water and ﬂour as necessary until the couscous granules formed.

The couscous was then sifted through a special sieve to form equal-size bits. It was then steamed in a special dish called a couscousière, similar to a steaming pot, placed in the upper perforated section, with the stew that accompanied it in the lower pan. After the first steaming process, the couscous was left to cool, mixed, then steamed several times more before serving. Safta served her stews over the couscous in a covered earthenware pot called a tagine — with the couscous in the center, meat on top and vegetables around it. She would always prepare vegetables to accompany the couscous, ensuring each member of the family got their favorites. You may be familiar with the fiveminute couscous that’s available in supermarkets, but hand-rolled couscous, the kind my grandmother used to make fresh every Friday, requires a lot of patience, practice and time-consuming labor. The process is so lengthy, that even Moroccans, myself included, prefer readymade couscous these days.

Lamb Tagine with Couscous

2 potatoes, peeled and cut 1 can chickpeas, drained 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine ½ cup minced parsley

large plate and sprinkle the spice mixture over it. Place the seasoned lamb in a zipper-sealed plastic bag, close the bag and massage the lamb to evenly coat the meat with the spices. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove lamb from refrigerator 15 minutes prior to cooking. 4. In a heavy-duty pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, if necessary, sear the lamb on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove seared meat from pot and set aside on a plate. 5. Add onions and sauté until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and bay leaves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, potatoes and chickpeas, stir them to coat with the onion mixture. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Add chicken broth and wine, stir to mix well. Return the lamb to the pot, add remaining 1 tsp. salt and mix

Ingredients 2 cups couscous 2 cups water 1 tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil or butter 1 tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. turmeric ½ tsp. ground allspice 1½ tsp. salt 2 lbs. lamb shoulder, cut into 1½-inch cubes 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 5 bay leaves 5 carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

Directions: 1. Making the Couscous - To start the couscous, rinse it under cold water and then strain in a sieve to remove some of the excess starch. 2. Next, combine the water, sea salt, pepper and olive oil (or butter), bring to a boil and then pour over the couscous. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit for approximately 10 minutes to rehydrate. Uncover and ﬂuff with a fork. 3. Making the lamb tagine - In a small bowl, combine cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, allspice and ½ tsp. of salt. Mix thoroughly. Place the lamb on a

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well. Raise heat to high and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low and partially cover pot, leaving a sliver of space open at the top. Continue to simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 6. Remove cover from the pot and simmer for another 30 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken. 7. To serve, place ½ cup of couscous in a wide, shallow soup bowl. Top with the lamb, carrots, potatoes and a generous portion of sauce from the pot. Garnish with parsley.

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November 2021

“FIDF LIVE” Rosh Hashanah episode salutes Lone Soldiers in the IDF Courtesy of FIDF

ew York, NY (September 15, 2021) – Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) saluted the Lone Soldiers that serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Rosh Hashanah episode of “FIDF LIVE.” The 13th episode of the program spotlighted several Lone Soldiers from the United States and England that are currently serving in the IDF and putting purpose and passion above all else. Of the approximate 7,000 Lone Soldiers currently serving in Israel’s military, around half are volunteers that represent some 70 countries all over the world. Many of these soldiers have left their families and the comforts of their homes to live in Israel and protect the Jewish homeland by serving in the IDF as Lone Soldiers. The program shares personal accounts of Lone Soldiers currently serving in the IDF who have overcome challenges, including terrorist attacks, and continue to serve in their respective units with pride and dedication. The episode opened with an interview with Cpt. Alon, IDF platoon commander at the 611 Battalion stationed in southern Israel. That battalion guards Israel’s border by detecting the launching points of mortars and rockets fired toward Israel and protecting incoming

threats in the artillery unit. Also featured was Cpl. Eden, who serves as a combat soldier within Cpt. Alon’s platoon. Cpl. Eden, a Los Angeles native, is a Lone Soldier. Sgt. Lian, a combat soldier originally from London, serves in the Search and Rescue Brigade. Her segment shares the story of how she narrowly avoided a stabbing attack from a terrorist while on patrol in Israel’s southern region. A Lone Soldier originally from Tampa, FL, 2nd Lt. Isaac shared his unique and fascinating perspective as a combat photographer previously in the U.S. Marines and now the IDF. The final Lone Soldier spotlight was on Cadet Ori, who left his home in San Diego to serve in the IDF’s Golani Brigade. He chose to continue his service

in the IDF officers training course after surviving a terrorist car ramming attack in Jerusalem last year. The program closed with an inspirational message about Lone Soldiers from IDF Head of the Manpower Directorate, Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor. Part of Maj. Gen. Asor’s duties includes guiding soldiers throughout their service — from army pre-draft to post-service. By introducing content through this platform, the FIDF is keeping the

community’s connection with Israel alive and thriving. FIDF has always been a bridge between Americans and Israelis, and this virtual experience continues that tradition in a novel way, serving as the place for everyone who loves Israel and wants to stay connected. To watch the Rosh Hashanah episode, please visit https://www.fidf.org/fidﬂive/ episode-13.

Jewish National Fund-USA offers two events By Jewish National Fund-USA

Warm and Happy Wishes at Hanukkah The Festival of Lights is here… light the menorah, play with the dreidel, and feast on latkes and sufganiyot. Celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah with friends and family! HONORING TRADITIONS, strengthening

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Reading Series: Why Do Jewish? A Manifesto for 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood Join Jewish National Fund-USA and author Zachary Bodner, president and chief executive officer of Oshman Family JCC, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at 7 p.m. (ET) to discuss what it means to not only "be Jewish" but to "do Jewish." Through a combination of personal stories, insights from some of the world’s greatest teachers and contemporary analysis, Why Do Jewish? takes one of our oldest wisdom traditions and provides an accessible guide for anyone looking for answers to life’s most important questions. This event is free to attend. Register at jnf.org/readingseries. Questions? Contact Sarah Cohen at scohen@jnf.org.

Activism in My Father’s Footsteps JNF-USA presents Elisha Wiesel in conversation with Russell F. Robinson The time has come to show the world what Zionism looks like. That Zionism comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. That it’s inclusive, diverse, beautiful, respectful. That it builds bridges. That it’s about freedom: freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom from preconceived notions. That Zionism supports Israel,

a country where synagogues, mosques and churches all share the same skyline. A country where Christians, Jews and Muslims live as neighbors and sit around the same table – while they may have different views, they all have a seat. Join JNF-USA for a series of human interactions, short films, interviews, panel discussions and more – all meant to facilitate a dialogue and expose the beautiful and diverse facets of modern Zionism and its positive impact on many aspects of our lives, no matter where we are on the globe. Episode 7 of JNF-USA’s Conversations on Zionism series features Elisha Weisel, son of Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, in conversation with JNF-USA’s CEO, Russell F. Robinson. Elisha is a former Wall Street executive who now advocates for persecuted groups in all communities. Having retired from a 25-year financial markets career at Goldman Sachs at the end of 2019, Elisha continued his father’s legacy by standing up for minorities everywhere. This event is free. Register at jnf.org/convos.

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A life cycle moment Rabbi Adam F. Miller

n 2003, David Roher was the first student whose bar mitzvah I participated in as an ordained rabbi, at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester. The senior rabbi asked me to start the service, while he planned to take the main role. One of the smallest in his bar mitzvah class, I towered over David on the bimah. Seeing the nervous look in his eyes as he stood next to me, I leaned in and whispered, “Go easy on me, it’s my first bar mitzvah.” David laughed, and off we went. A couple of weeks later, Eric Levy earned the distinction of being the first bar mitzvah where I took the main role. Bright and passionate about his Jewish

identity, Eric and I bonded over the experience. He went on to be president of the youth group when I was the advisor and, later, made Aliyah to Israel, where I visited him during my last trip. Over the course of my 18 years in the rabbinate, I officiated at more than 500 b’nai mitzvah, including two sets of triplets! I had the privilege of watching those young men and women ascend the bimah as children and descend as young adults, eager to embrace their new title and place in the Jewish community. Some showed aptitude for reading Torah, many demonstrated remarkable courage as they overcame obstacles, and several shared a gift for teaching and speaking. Truth be told, all of those students left me feeling proud of their accomplishments. Yet, none of that prepared me for what will happen on Nov. 6, as our oldest sons, Jonah and Gabriel, stand before the congregation at Temple Shalom to mark their b’nai mitzvah.

When we first visited Naples, my wife, Jennifer, and I asked ourselves if we could see our children reaching this milestone here. The answer was a resounding “yes,” and that led us to choosing Temple Shalom. Now that the day is here, it is hard to express all the emotions I feel in anticipation of this very personal life cycle experience. Preparing what I will say to the boys has proven to be more difficult than writing sermons for High Holy Days! While I may need some more time to work on what to say, there is no doubt in my mind that this life cycle moment will be sweeter, because we are able to share it with our community. One reason we delayed a year, from 2020 to 2021, was to enable more of our community and family to attend in person, even with spaced seating and masks. Jonah and Gabriel grew up at Temple Shalom, arriving when they were only 2½ years old. From Temple Shalom Preschool through today, Temple Shalom and the Naples Jewish community have been

part of their lives. We joyfully invited our Temple family to join in the joy of this simcha with our family. The service will be broadcast as a livestream on the Temple website and Facebook, and we welcome the community to join us virtually. According to one text, when God gave Torah to Israel, God asked for a guarantor. The Israelites offered their faithful ancestors as well as the great prophets, yet neither was sufficient. Finally, they offered their children, and their children’s children, indicating that they would pass Torah from one generation to the next. Satisfied with that answer, God gave Torah to our people. Jennifer and I look forward to the moment when we pass Torah to Jonah and Gabriel. Adding them as the latest link in the sacred chain of our tradition. From Sinai until now. L’dor va’dor – generation to generation. May we all keep that chain alive. Rabbi Adam Miller serves at Temple Shalom.

Chanukah: renew, rebuild, rejoice! the place, and the spirit of the site was barely ﬂickering.

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

hanukah season is upon us. It is a trendy Jewish holiday. Donuts. Menorahs in the window. Public lightings. Gifts. Money gifts. Oil in everything. Cool songs. It has it all. We all love Chanukah. How about the story itself? What message does Chanukah have to tell us now, as we wind down the year 2021? It’s been over 2,000 years after the Chanukah miracle took place in the second century BCE. Is there still relevance? The answer is a resounding “yes!” It is a story for our time. It is the story of our time. It is a story about rebuilding, a tale of courage. Our story took place when the Land of Israel was under the control of the Seleucid Greek empire. The Greeks were determined to destroy Judaism and its heritage, and they went about it with fierce determination. ‘Hellenism for all’ was the battle cry. The Jewish leader, Matisyahu, the High Priest of the Holy Temple, and his five sons were not having any of it. Indeed, they would be the ﬁrst group to ﬁght for religious freedom -- their right to practice as you wish. After revolting against their tormentors, the brave Maccabees miraculously won many battles against the mightier Greeks. It all reached a crescendo when the Jews were finally able to reconquer the capital city of Jerusalem and enter the Holy Temple. Their hearts dropped to the floor. This was not the beautiful building they remembered. The disappointment was profound. The home of G-d was in shambles. There were idols all over

They had two options before them: 1. They could feel sorry for themselves and lose their spirit, saying, “Is this what we fought for? Will the Holy City ever be beautiful again? What is the point of getting up if we might fall again? The world will never be the same, so let us go back to bed and binge watch on Netﬂix (or whatever they did to ‘kill time’ in those days).” 2. Get up, brush off the dust, straighten their tired backs and get to work on rebuilding and renewal. They chose the latter and got to work. They sourced a menorah, searched high and low for the pure kosher oil needed to light the menorah, finally finding a small ﬂask. At the same time, others were cleaning up the mess, discarding from it their enemies’ deities with other leftovers from the tyrannical Greeks. In short: They rededicated the temple. Temple 2.0 Indeed, that is what the translation of ‘Chanukah’ is: rededication. Chanukah teaches us never to give up and never give in. Is this not the necessary message for our times? Is this not the same courage that we seek to find within ourselves at this moment? After close to two years of chaos and the once unimaginable becoming our reality, we learn that failure is never the end of the journey. Instead, it is the classroom of life. It builds the muscle of courage and the heart of grit. It builds character for the next step of the journey. Down always leads to an up. We are strong. We are courageous. We have infinity within us. Nothing is more robust than our resolve. We can climb mountains, fall, and rise again. “The righteous fall seven times, and they get up,” says the book of Proverbs. ‫שבע יפול צדיק וקם‬.

Rebuilding what was lost is more complicated than starting something new. The freshness and idealism are a bit tainted. The Maccabees, however, teach us how to do the courageous act of getting up, again and again. That is character.

Maccabees of the world: Let’s get to work! Rabbi Zaklos Fishel serves at Chabad Jewish Center of Naples.

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ould you like a structured course where you can learn, discuss and debate with others from across the Jewish spectrum in a stimulating and nonjudgmental environment? How about a world-class curriculum and outstanding faculty, that leads to a profound understanding of what it means to be Jewish? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, an interactive, pluralistic learning model, was designed with you in mind. Temple Shalom, the sole provider of the Melton School in our area, is privileged and delighted to host the Melton School and offer this valuable resource for our community once again this winter. No homework, no exams or Hebrew required. With its international headquarters at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Melton School forms an international network of community-based schools offering adults the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denominational and intellectually stimulating learning environment. The Florence Melton School of Jewish Learning is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world.

Founded in 1980, at the initiative of Florence Zacks Melton, a community activist and longtime supporter of Jewish education, the Melton School initially opened with three pilot sites in North America. Driven by her vision, there are now 50 Melton Schools throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, attended weekly by 4,000 students. Melton learning comes to play a significant role in students’ lives — impacting conversations with family and friends about life’s most important issues, inﬂuencing family decisions, connecting them more deeply to their community and significantly changing the way they view themselves as adult Jews.

will create a meaningful community with your peers. “Most of us are frozen in time in our Bar and Bat Mitzvah aged bodies. The Melton program helps make that transition to the adult Jewish world, not only for ourselves, but for the future of our families.” “Melton is for everyone who thinks they know a great deal about Judaism as well as those of us who realize how much more there is to learn. It’s the Jewish education that I never had. Every week, it’s inspiring, stimulating, thought-provoking and fun. My husband and I frequently ﬁnd ourselves discussing Torah and the Bible. Prior to this course, this was not the case!”

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What makes Melton learning transformative? • The texts themselves -- ancient and modern -- connect students to the past, present and future in powerful ways. Textbased study is a link to enduring Jewish values and ideas, and the opportunity to engage with these timeless sources through a systematic, proven curriculum is empowering. • Our rabbis encourage students to ask higher-level questions and to make connections between the texts and their lives. Through this type of learning, you

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Thanksgiving Steven Chizzik President

T 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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With Temple Shalom’s Senior Rabbi, Adam Miller, and Director of Lifelong Learning, Rabbi Boxman, along with special guest lecturers, our students ask questions that lead to discussion. Discussion leads to understanding and understanding leads to more questions. This unique environment turns education into an experience that becomes more fulfilling over a lifetime and guides your journey to a more fulfilling Jewish life and community experience. To learn more and sign up for Melton, call or email Temple Shalom at 239-4553030 or info@naplestemple.org.

hanksgiving is one of the few Holidays in America without religious overtones. I find it interesting that the Hebrew word for “turkey” is “hodu,” which just happens to also mean “to give thanks.” Thanksgiving is always a special day to be with family and to “Give Thanks.” It has always been the custom at our Thanksgiving table to ask each person (no matter how old they are) to tell us what they are thankful for. So today, I’d like to let you know a few of the items I am thankful for during this Thanksgiving season. First and foremost, I am thankful that my family has stayed healthy during the past two years of the COVID pandemic. I am grateful to all the researchers, doctors, nurses and frontline workers who have put their lives in jeopardy to protect ours. I am grateful for the technologies (Facetime and Zoom, in particular) that have allowed us to be “closer” to one another when we couldn’t be near each other. I am especially grateful to Rabbi Chorny, who early on knew how important it was to keep our synagogue functioning — our services, classes and social activities alive — as we learned to live through these crises. I owe a great deal of gratitude to our task force, which has continually done everything possible to keep us safe and healthy. And, I’m in debt to all our committee members who kept programming and services running during these trying times. I am so delighted to give thanks to Cantor Norman Brody and his beautiful

voice for collaborating with Rabbi Chorny to inspire us during these past High Holidays, making them the best High Holidays ever at Beth Tikvah. There is so much more for each of us to be thankful for. I want to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I’d like to add the prayer that we all are soon free of worry from this virus and can be together, hugging one another again, very soon. Please remember to keep Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5 clear on your calendar. State Attorney for the 13th District of Florida (Tampa area), Andrew Warren, will come to Beth Tikvah to discuss antisemitism. I’ve had the privilege of listening to State Attorney Warren speak on this topic. I can only say he was so dynamic, that I immediately asked him to come to Beth Tikvah. This event will be cosponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Please follow our website to see all the exciting happenings being scheduled at Beth Tikvah for the new season ahead. 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 wants to experience the warmth and community found at Beth Tikvah, please come meet our special congregation. 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 Jewish Film Festival and All Things Jewish programs.

Religious services streaming schedule Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m. Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. Yahrzeit minyanim is convened upon request. You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239-537-5257.

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Celebrating the holidays Four Torahs Rabbi Fishel Zaklos

uring the holidays, we managed to celebrate within the many challenges we faced, respecting the safety and welfare of our community above all. With so many memorable moments, “so near and yet so far” became our motto as we brought Sukkot to the community by taking the etrog and lulav around the city to those who could not come to us, visiting old friends and making new ones along the way. We also renewed many powerful connections with people who could come enjoy our sukkah, sharing moments and memories as we chatted or snacked outdoors, at a distance from each other, of course. A son brought his father, in his 90s, who stated it was his first time out in months and how meaningful the Sukkot experience was to him. Our preschoolers also had the opportunity to enjoy kosher pizza in the sukkah, a first-time event for many of them. The highlight of Simchat Torah for this year, was our ability to take out and celebrate with all nine Torahs!

Chanukah Now, we are looking forward to Chanukah on Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in Cambier Park, Naples. We hope all of you are eagerly awaiting one of Chabad’s special annual events. We are donning our creative yarmelkes and planning to bring our special light for people of all ages in a safe manner. Our eye-catching car menorahs will make the rounds throughout Chanukah (wave when you see it) and we will have free menorahs to give out as needed; please contact our office and let us know. The world needs light, and we are ready and able to bring it, assisted by the very generous Jason Reidel, from Naples Luxury Imports, who sponsors this part of the event by allowing us to use a very luxurious vehicle for the ride.

The ﬂying challah and kosher meals from the heart Each week, we send an uplifting message in the form of a tasty fresh challah. Nominate a recipient by sending us an email, and we will have it delivered.

Minyan If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are always here to help make a minyan during the week.

Helping restore and repair the four Torahs is a unique opportunity to celebrate the High Holiday season and participate in some Chabad history. Please reach out if you are interested.

Partner Project Here is your opportunity to share in the amazing projects we offer. Join our Partner Project and choose how you wish to participate — no pressure!

Volunteer assistance Our volunteers continue to be available for elderly or homebound people who need help shopping for groceries and medicine –– just let us know.

2021-22 Jewish Book Festival 18 Authors • 16 Events

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Three Fabulous Events in November For full details on these and other events in the Jewish Book Festival, see pages 1A-5A in this issue.

Shabbat services Join us for uplifting Shabbat services every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The Torah service, which begins at 11 a.m., includes a contemporary, meaningful and relevant message from the rabbi.

Hebrew school Our Hebrew School classes provide the best in Hebrew language and religious education available. Registration is now open. Contact us at 239-262-4474 or office@chabadnaples.com.

Heather Cabot “The New Chardonnay: The Unlikely Story of How Marijuana Went Mainstream” Sponsored by MCA and Jeremy L. Darstek*

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. virtual

Torah class A Torah class is offered on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Please RSVP to our office and we will send you the link. As the schedule changes at times, please confirm weekly.

Bat & Bar Mitzvah We are blessed to have a great team of teachers in Rabbi Kawaler and Morah Adi Indianer, who assist the children as they learn more about their Jewish heritage and culture. Contact our office at office@ chabadnaples.com.

Amy Schwartz “Can Robots Be Jewish?: And Other Pressing Questions of Modern Life” Sponsored by Vi at Bentley Village

Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. virtual, in conversation

Videos Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week. To receive them, email office@chabad naples.com. You can also view the past 12 months’ worth of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.

Preschool of the Arts This is a popular, amazing experience for your children. Space may be limited. Visit naplespreschoolofthearts.com or call 239-263-2620.

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

Jennifer Rosner “The Yellow Bird Sings” Sponsored by Casual Connection

Monday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. virtual To register, please visit www.JewishBookFestival.org.

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www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239.431.3858

A new season at Naples Jewish Congregation Roberta Obler President

he weather has turned a little cooler and the snowbirds are returning. It’s time for everything to start up again at Naples Jewish Congregation. We had beautiful High Holiday services, both in person and streaming. Rabbi Howard Herman conducted meaningful services with inspirational words regarding the need for us all to do the right thing in order to achieve holiness. Due to COVID, NJC suspended participation of our choir. Cantorial soloist Jane Galler and choir member Peter Weissman handled the music

beautifully, with the aid of our music director, Alla Gorelik. We had wonderful participation by congregants, either in person, in the sanctuary or on Zoom. All in all, it was one of the most meaningful High Holidays services I have attended. And all this despite the power failure on Yom Kippur afternoon for about two hours, where we continued streaming on battery power. We have since decided to mostly revert to streaming services through the end of this calendar year. We hope to resume services occasionally on the patio in person, and then in person in the sanctuary in January (or sooner, if deemed safe). In addition to regular services, we had a special service on Zoom for Simchat Torah, filled with songs, Torah readings and education. We also participated, along with Jews from all over North America, in the Union For Reform, Judaism’s special

Celebrate Simchat Torah Zoom presentation of song, storytelling and Torah reading. It was a fun experience. NJC is continuing with its series of “NJC Connects” – programs to connect our members while we are still not able to meet in person. The program for October was part of the “Talk Amongst Ourselves” sessions. The topic, “Civil Discourse in an Uncivilized Age,” led by Rabbi Herman and past president Steve McCloskey, was held on Oct. 5. This is Part 3 of this topic, which has been vigorously discussed among many congregants. More programs will be scheduled for the following months. Adult education, provided by Rabbi Herman, began in October with our first session scheduled on Oct. 19. The topic, “Plagues and Pandemics in Jewish History,” was a very timely discussion. Five more education programs are planned.

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NJC’s Sisterhood had a robust program of events planned for the 20212022 year. Unfortunately, the program for November will be delayed, but we hope to resume this fabulous programming soon. Co-presidents Marilyn Goldenberg and Shelley McCloskey, along with committee members Rochelle Pollens and Sandy Demovsky, are working hard to make the events work in these uncertain times. In this High Holiday season, Rabbi Herman and all of Naples Jewish Congregation have been considering the times we live in and how we, as Jews, should be acting. We have heard from Rabbi Herman on our responsibilities to ourselves, each other and the world: Tikun Olam, and our responsibility to do the right thing in all situations; and righteousness, to behave and act constructively and for the benefit of others. I believe this is our obligation as a Jewish people.

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Upcoming events for all By Sue Baum, JCMI president

he Jewish Congregation of Marco Island would like to invite you to visit us and enjoy our many upcoming events.

Chanukah celebration On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m., Jewish Federation of Greater Naples will sponsor the Marco Island Community Chanukah Celebration at JCMI. We are so happy to bring back this outdoor island tradition, shared with our Marco and Naples friends and neighbors. We will light our large outdoor menorah and celebrate with traditional music and delicious goodies. A fun event for all ages! Moving on into the season, please mark your calendars for these upcoming annual events offered at JCMI. Check our website for details or feel free to call the office if you have any questions.

Jewish Film Festival

Book Club

Our 21st season of the Sydney R. Hoffman Memorial Jewish Film Festival returns on Sunday, Dec. 12. Each year, we bring you four films that highlight the Jewish experience.

The 14th season of The Women’s Book Club resumes on Nov. 16, with “The Vanishing Half,” by Brit Bennett. See the flyer with a full list of books on our website.

Saul I Stern Cultural Series

Lifelong learning

The 28th season of the Saul I. Stern Cultural Series begins on Saturday, Jan. 15. We strive to bring you three meaningful programs to stimulate your intellect or just to get your toes tapping.

Concerts This season, our Concert Series presents two musical concerts for you to enjoy. We will start with a returning group, Motown Magic, on Jan. 22. Ticketing information will be available on the JCMI website soon.

Join us every fourth Sunday for Rabbi Gross’s Lifelong Learning Series, beginning Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 with “Tell Me a Story (or Three)” at 9:30 a.m. There is so much more to look forward to: the Jewish Book Festival, duplicate and social bridge, weekly mah jongg, the annual mah jongg tournament, and (fingers crossed) bingo.

Services

our Oneg Shabbat following services very soon. Streaming is still being offered to those who prefer to remain at home. Visit our website for access, www.marcojcmi.com. Torah Study with Rabbi Gross takes place every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the synagogue. We welcome you to attend in person or join us via Zoom. Contact the JCMI office for Zoom information. While our board gathers monthly to revisit the ongoing COVID situation, please be sure to honor our current safety guidelines: vaccinations, masks and social distancing are requested. For more timely information, please do not hesitate to contact the Synagogue office at 239-642-0800.

We have reopened our Friday Shabbat Services to all who wish to attend. Join us at 7:30 p.m. We hope to reopen

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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.

November 2021 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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CHABAD NAPLES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER serving Naples and Marco Island 1789 Mandarin Road, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 262.4474 Email: info@chabadnaples.com Website: www.chabadnaples.com 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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Services are held at: The Unitarian Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Rabbi Howard Herman 431.3858 Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org www.naplesjewishcongregation.org

1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109

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Roberta Obler, President Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist

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

Sisterhood Men’s Club Adult Education Havurot Youth Groups Religious School Judaic Library Hebrew School Preschool Adult Choir Social Action Outreach

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Phone: 434.1818 Email: oﬃce@bethtikvah.us Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org Rabbi Ammos Chorny Steve Chizzik, President Roberta Miller, Secretary Shabbat Services Friday evenings 6:15 p.m. Saturday mornings 9:30 a.m. Youth Education Adult Education Community Events

Jewish Organizations to Serve You in Greater Naples (All area codes are 239 unless otherwise noted.)

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Phone: 263.4205  Fax: 263.3813 Website: www.jewishnaples.org Email: info@jewishnaples.org • Federation Board Chair: Jane Schiﬀ • Federation President/CEO: Jeﬀrey Feld

American Jewish Committee

Regional Dir: Brian Lipton, 941.365.4955

American Technion Society

Chapter Dir: Kelley Whiter, 561.395.7206

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

GenShoah SWFL 263.9200

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

CHABAD OF BONITA SPRINGS & ESTERO 24611 Production Circle Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Phone: 239-949-6900 Email: chabad@jewishbonita.com Website: www.JewishBonita.com

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Jewish National Fund

Joshua Mellits, 941.462.1330 x865

Jewish War Veterans Post 202 Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261.3270 Senior Vice Commander, Dr. Martin Cohn, 239.591.1494

Men’s Cultural Alliance President: Les Nizin, 653.9259

Naples BBYO

Jessica Zimmerman, 263.4205

Naples Friends of American Magen David Adom (MDA) SE Reg Dir: Joel Silberman, 954.457.9766

Naples Senior Center at JFCS Phone: 325.4444 Chairperson: Prentiss Higgins President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faﬀer

Women’s Cultural Alliance

President: Patti Boochever, 518.852.3440

Zionist Organization of America President: Jerry Sobel, 914.329.1024

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Articles inside

Upcoming events for all

A new season at Naples Jewish Congregation

Celebrating the holidays

Thanksgiving

Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning open for registration

Chanukah: renew, rebuild, rejoice!

A life cycle moment

Jewish National Fund-USA offers two events

“FIDF LIVE” Rosh Hashanah episode salutes Lone Soldiers in the IDF

Couscous harvest meal

The Holocaust’s official beginning compels the story of an extraordinary man

New Saturday Night Hebrew, Judge Judy and Ghostbusters return

To bigotry no sanction

“The Light of Days” illuminates WWII heroines

Incorporating Jewish traditions into your Thanksgiving

Proud to be named “Best Preschool” and “Best Childcare”

BBYO Fall Con offers Jewish enrichment

Holiday celebrations with FGCU students

Patriotic season is upon us

Champions of local Jewish history

Hadassah is about caring

Jewish Historical Society November events

Temple Shalom events open to the community

Empowering caregivers

Many thanks

WCA summer branches

MCA season revs into high gear

Objections to elected officials comparing current government actions to atrocities of Nazi Germany

IAC speaker to address antisemitism

Presents, who doesn’t like presents?

The lessons of history

Give thanks, spread the light, do good everywhere

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Chanukah!

Dreams do come true

Your support brings our new cultural center closer to reality!

We are underway!