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6A Federation Star January 2018 JEWISH FEDERATION 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. With huge demand around the country, Hand in Hand is proving that living together is a viable option for all of Israeli society. Hand in Hand changemakers Mohamad Marzouk and Rebecca Bardach are coming from Israel to present the Hand in Hand Schools on Tuesday, February 20 at Beth Tikvah. They will explore both their personal journeys to this work, as well as the dilemmas and successes that come with building a shared and equal future for Arabs and Jews in Israel. Hand in Hand Speaker Bios Mohamad Marzouk Director of the Community Department, Hand in Hand Mohamad has been a socialpolitical activist for 20 years, and is one of the founders of the Hand in Hand school, Bridge over the Wadi. Most of Mohamad’s work has focused on social change and the advancement of civil society in Arab communities in Israel as well as on peace education through Jewish-Arab dialogue. In addition to helping establish the Hand in Hand school in Kfar Kara, Mohamad established and directed the branch of Shatil in the Triangle area in Israel, which works for the advancement of local Arab social initiatives and organizations. He also initiated a program for Arab communal leadership, which worked to strengthen the Arab community in Israel. In addition to his experience in community organizing, Mohamad has spent many years in advancing Palestinian-Israeli dialogue, facilitating and coordinating dialogue programs, which brought together groups of politicians, teachers, university students and children. Mohamad lives in Kfar Kara with his wife and three children, two of whom are graduates of the Hand in Hand Bridge over the Wadi school, and one is now a student in the 4 th grade there. Rebecca Bardach Director of Resource Development & Strategy, Hand in Hand Rebecca worked for almost two decades in migration, development and foreign aid before joining Hand in Hand. She directed refugee assistance programs in Hungary and in Bosnia (1994-1998). When moving to Israel in 1998 she worked with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with asylum claimants and government policy makers on refugee issues, and then with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to establish its Center for International Migration and Integration (CIMI). In her 13 years at JDC, Rebecca also established their tsunami relief efforts in Sri Lanka and directed the Middle East Program, which conducts cooperative programs between Israelis and Palestinians in health and welfare. She earned an MPA in Public Policy and International Development from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and a BA in English Literature from Columbia University. She is a Schusterman Fellow, and was honored by Young Judaea as an alumna making significant social change in Israel. Originally from Berkeley, California, she grew up in Jewish day school and Jewish summer camp frameworks. Rebecca is married and has three children, all of whom attend the Max Rayne Hand in Hand Bilingual school in Jerusalem. Israel Advocacy Committee of the Jewish Federation of Collier County invites you to: Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 PM at Beth Tikvah How can Israel’s Arabs and Jews break down the barriers of mistrust and separation between them? Rebecca Bardach, Hand in Hand’s Director of Resource Development & Strategy, and Mohamad Marzouk, Hand in Hand’s Director of Community Department, are coming from Israel to talk about how Hand in Hand is reshaping Jewish-Arab relations in Israel with a growing network of integrated schools and communities that bring thousands of Jew and Arabs together every day. Jews and Arabs, learning together, living together, building shared society – one school, one community at a time. Honest, caring and knowledgable advice about assisted living options… at no cost to you! Personal and professional advice for you or a loved one when you need it the most Cost: $10 in advance / $15 at the door Please send payment to: Jewish Federation of Collier County, Attn: Renee’ Bialek 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109 or call Renee’ with your credit card by February 19. Payment of $15 will be accepted at the door if space permits. For questions, please call 239-263-4205 or email at rbialek@jewishnaples.org. Please thank these co-sponsors: Bruce B. Rosenblatt, Owner Senior Housing Expert 239.595.0207 www.SeniorHousingSolutions.net JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY OF LEARNING REGISTRATION FORM A Jewish Community Relations Council event sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday, March 18 at Temple Shalom (4630 Pine Ridge Rd.) Schedule: 8:45 a.m. Doors Open and Check-in 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:05 - 9:50 Speaker 1: “Growing Up Bielski” - Mickey Bielski 9:50 - 10:35 Speaker 2: “Dream Peace” - Myra Roberts 10:35 - 10:45 Snack break 10:45 - 11:30 Speaker 3: “Ellis Island: The Jewish Experience” - Dr. Gerald Franz 11:30 - 12:15 Speaker 4: “From Bezalel the Israelite to Agam the Israeli” - Ellaine Rosen The Jewish Community Day of Learning mission aspires to celebrate Jewish life and learning, connecting Jews of all backgrounds to their Jewish heritage. Questions? Contact the Federation office at 239.263.4205. Sponsored by Jewish Community Tikkun Olam J C R C Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Collier County YES! I’d love to attend the Jewish Community Day of Learning! Registration: $18 Check enclosed (payable to Jewish Federation of Collier County) Please charge my: MasterCard Visa American Express Card #__________________________________ Exp. ____/____ cvv#_____ Name: ________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ ST: ______ Zip: ____________ Phone: __________________ Email: ________________________________ 3 ways to RSVP: (Pick up tickets at the event.) Mail this order form to: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 2201 Naples, FL 34109 In person at the Federation office. Please fill out form in advance. Charge by phone: 239.263.4205 Please fill out form prior to calling.
ty m? d ut ed JEWISH FEDERATION Theatre, film, speakers, paintball – MCA has it all By Jeff Margolis The Men’s Cultural Alliance monthly luncheon program kicks off 2018 with Robert Cacioppo, producing artistic director and founder of the Florida Repertory Theatre. Robert will speak about his 20-year love affair with Florida Rep and the exciting theatre season. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, January 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Quail West Country Club. The cost of the luncheon is $28 and reservations must be made in advance. Use the Eventbrite link on the MCA eblast. If you send a check, please register through Eventbrite and remit funds to Larry Israelite, 13479 Sumpter Lane, Naples, FL 34109. Upcoming events The Documentary Film Program heads into the new year with a screening of the film, Life Animated, based on of the book of this year’s People of the Book speaker, Ron Suskind. Screenings will take place on Thursday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Films are presented in the Naples Daily News Community Room. Reservations are a must. RSVP to docfilmsnaples@gmail.com. Attention new MCA members! You are cordially invited to a New Members Welcome Breakfast on Sunday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m. Here is your opportunity to meet other new members as well as members of the executive committee and board. This program will be held in the David G. Willens Community Room at the Federation office. For reservations, email mcanaplespresident@ gmail.com. The popular monthly speaker series continues on Thursday, January 18 with a presentation by Howard Sosnik, esq. The topic of Mr. Sosnik’s program is estate planning and what issues in the planning process should be of concern. This program will take place in the David G. Willens Community Room at the Federation office at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Please email Wayne Kargher at mcalectures@aol. com. Interested in paintball? Join fellow MCA members on Tuesday, January 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Extreme Range Paintball Park of Fort Myers. Participants receive 500 lowimpact paintballs. This is a private MCA event. The cost of $45 must be paid in advance. For reservations and information, email Jeff Zalasky at jzalasky@ comcast.net. If you have an interest in classic cars you won’t want to miss the MCA visit to the REVS Institute of Automotive Research in Naples on Thursday, January 25 at 1:30 p.m. Get a chance to see rare one-of-a-kind autos that are part of this fascinating collection in a 2.5-hour docent-led tour. The cost is $25. This program, which sold out last year, is open to 20 members. For information and reservations, email Les Nizin at mcanaplespresident@gmail.com. Our third annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance is almost sold out. Don’t be left out! Join fellow MCAers on Saturday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Vineyards Country Club for a great dinner and fabulous music by the NRG Group (back from last year). The cost is $150 per couple. Reserve your spots by clicking on the MCA eblast link to Eventbrite. Just a reminder, if you have not renewed your membership in MCA, there is still time. There are plenty of activities and clubs that meet throughout the season. January 2018 Federation Star 7A QUAIL WEST ArthurShafran Luxury Property Specialist ART@SWFLRE.NET, 239.572.6060 ARTHUR.SHAFRAN@RAVEIS.COM REAL ESTATE • MORTGAGE • INSURANCE Welcome to Well-Connected Listing, buying or developing doesn’t have to be risky business. • Goal is to make the process as seamless as possible • Expertise and ability to provide professional service • More than 30 years experience in local and international real estate development and sales • Most recently in excess of 465 properties sold in Southwest Florida alone for over $650 million • Expertise in new construction and remodeling QUAIL WEST GROVELAND TERRACE 1.06 ACRES – $525,000 From Maine to Naples, William Raveis has the largest footprint of any independently owned company throughout the Northeast and Florida. Our network of over 4,000 agents and 127 offices collaborate to provide an unrivaled network of influence to socialize your listings and attract both local and out-of-state buyers. We are the only company in Naples that puts the power of two of the largest global marketing networks to work for you: Luxury Portfolio and Christie’s International Real Estate. Our proprietary RAVEIS365 Technology enables our agents to connect more effectively with clients, giving them efficiencies no other company offers. UNDER CONTRACT CARICA ROAD – 1.48 ACRES $1,100,000 SOLD SOLD MEDITERRA – $2,350,000 AVAILABLE 1 FASTEST GROWING COMPANY IN NAPLES* QUAIL WEST – $2,800,000 PARK SHORE TOWER – $2,775,000 (photo) PARK SHORE TOWER – $2,495,000 *2017 REAL TRENDS 500 BY VOLUME VS 2015 REAL TRENDS BY VOLUME 720 5TH AVENUE SOUTH - 239.231.3380 • 792 BROAD AVENUE SOUTH - 239.307.4612 • 800 SEAGATE DRIVE - 239.529.5451
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