Federation Star - January 2018

14B Federation Star January 2018
The Israel Advocacy Committee
invites you to this season’s events.
Save these dates!
ARTS & CULTURE
Community Chanukah Celebration at Mercato
Photos by Ted Epstein
Dr. Eric Mandel
Thursday, January 18 at 7:00 p.m.
at Temple Shalom
$18 in advance/ $25 at the door
Topic: An Insider’s View from Capitol Hill of American and Israeli
National Security Interests
Dr. Eric Mandel is the founder and Director of MEPIN, the Middle East Political
Information Network. MEPIN is a private Middle East research analysis
read by members of Congress, their foreign policy advisors, members of the
Knesset, journalists, think tanks, and organizational leaders.
Hand in Hand
Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
at Beth Tikvah
$10 in advance/ $15 at the door
Rebecca Bardach and Mohamad Marzouk are coming from Israel and speaking
on: How can Israel’s Arabs and Jews break down the barriers of mistrust and
separation between them? Hand in Hand is reshaping Jewish-Arab relations in
Israel with a growing network of integrated schools and communities that bring
thousands of Jews and Arabs together every day.
For more than 90 photos from this event, visit
facebook.com/JewishFederationofGreaterNaples/
Brian Rosenzweig
Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.
at Temple Shalom
$10 in advance/ $15 at the door
Topic: Israeli Innovation Fueling Co-Existence: The Antidote to BDS
Brian Rosenzweig has worked extensively with emerging technology companies
operating in a variety of U.S., European and South American markets. JANVEST
Capital Partners is a U.S.-based venture firm directed at premium early-stage
innovation within Israel’s emerging technology market. The aim is to identify
and invest in the country’s most dynamic seed and pre-seed businesses through
the utilization of a disciplined data-driven investment strategy and a bi-national
team of experienced managers and operators.
Celebrate Israel @ 70
Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Chabad of Naples
Free event for the entire community
Reservations requested: rbialek@jewishnaples.org
Celebrate Israel, with music, food, exhibitors and fun for the
entire family. Featuring Kol B’Seder with Rabbi Dan Freelander and Cantor
Jeff Klepper – one of the pioneering groups devoted to composing and fostering
“American Nusach,” the late 20 th century refashioning of liberal Jewish worship
to reflect the attitudes and beliefs of life in North America.
For more information on these events,
look for details in future issues of the Federation Star or visit
https://jewishnaples.org/major-events/iac-israel-advocacy-committee
The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island in conjunction
with the Jewish Federation of Collier County presents
The 2018 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series – now in its 24 th year!
Saturday,
January 20, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday,
February 10, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
DR. BERND WOLLSCHLAEGER: The son of a German Wehrmacht Colonel, Wollschlaeger will discuss his
conversion to the Jewish faith, and his devotion to the religion. The doctor now practices medicine in North Miami
Beach. His topic is “My Father Was a Nazi – Against All Odds, Change is Possible.” A reception follows.
RABBI MARVIN TOKAYER, Retired Rabbi of China, Japan and India: Rabbi Tokayer will present
“Amazing Stories About Jews and the Far East – Spies, Scholars and Statesmen.” The retired Rabbi of Japan will
share fantastic stories of Jewish life in the Far East, known to few. He has written 20 books on the subject. At
present he is writing about the Jews of India and the book will be presented if completed. A reception follows.
Saturday,
March 3, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET: For the 12 th season performing at the Cultural Series,
the Phil returns its outstanding musicians with a delightful variety of music and accompanying commentary.
A Viennese table and Starbucks tasting follow the program.
THE 2018 SAUL I. STERN CULTURAL SERIES
For more information, call the Synagogue Office at 239.642.0800. Please send this form and payment
to the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145.
Please send me tickets for the following Cultural Series programs:
____ $75 Patron, series
____ $50 Series for members
____ $60 Series for non-members
____ $20 Single tickets for members
____ $25 Single tickets for non-members
For those wishing single event tickets:
# of tickets:____ Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger
# of tickets:____ Rabbi Marvin Tokayer
# of tickets:____ The Naples Philharmonic
All events take place at
the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island,
991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island.
____ Enclosed is my check payable to JCMI
____ Please charge my credit card:
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