Federation Star - March 2019

Marcia Cohodes, Phyllis Seaman, Goldie Bertone, Karen Deutsch, Jane Schiff, Rosalee Bogo, Lisa Ratner, 

Paula Filler (Susie Goldsmith and Suzanne Gallant are dual Lions and participated with their other communities) 

CELEBRATION 

IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU 

See page 4 for details 

Celebrating Jewish Life in Greater Naples, Israel and the World 

Federation Star 

Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples 

serving Naples, Marco Island and the surrounding communities 

www.JewishNaples.org March 2019 – Adar 5779 Vol. 28 #7 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

5 Men’s Cultural Alliance 

6 Women’s Cultural Alliance 

12 Community Focus 

16 Tributes 

25 Jewish Interest 

32 Israel & the Jewish World 

33 Commentary 

34 Focus on Youth 

36 Synagogues 

37 Organizations 

38 Community Calendar 

39 Community Directory 

Israel Tennis Centers Foundation 

exhibition in Naples 

Mitzvah Day 2019 

at Temple Shalom 

15 

20 

32 

Prime Minister Netanyahu 

meets with Lone Soldiers 

35 

Naples BBYO happenings 

Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Society 

enjoy a private author reception 

By Susan Pittelman, Pomegranate Society Vice Chair 

Women who are Lions of Judah South African wines 

or members of the Pomegranate 

Society (“Poms”) Claudia Lubner. Daniel 

poured by Daniel and 

met with author Beverly Gray at a special 

reception at the Clive Daniel Home Clive Daniel Home, 

Lubner, co-owner of 

showroom late Thursday afternoon, began the program with 

January 24. Ms. Gray, author of Seduced a warm welcome. 

by Mrs. Robinson: How The Graduate Phyllis Seaman, 

became the Touchstone of a Generation, Chair of Women’s 

had been the featured speaker at a Jewish 

Book Festival event at the Sugden of Judah Endowment 

Philanthropy and Lion 

Theatre earlier that afternoon. 

of the Jewish Federation 

of Greater Naples, 

The reception was the first event at 

which Lions of Judah and Pomegranates 

had the opportunity to spend time being the leaders in women’s philan- 

thanked the Lions and Pomegranates for 

with each other. Women appreciated thropy in our Jewish community. She 

the chance to socialize while enjoying proudly announced that the Wo men’s 

refreshments, including the delicious Division has already raised $350,000, 

Jane Schiff, Phyllis Seaman, Susan Pittelman, Jeffrey Feld, Rosalee Bogo, Betty Schwartz, Karen Deutsch 

Goldie Bertone and Jane Schiff with author Beverly Gray 

which is 40% of the Federation’s total 

Annual Campaign raised to date. Thank 

you Lions and Poms! 

Beverly Gray spoke about the culture 

of the ’60s and why The Graduate 

had the tremendous impact that it did. 

She also shared interesting “behind-thescenes” 

information about the movie. 

She confessed that when she first saw 

the film (she has seen it at least 250 

times since then!), she identified with 

Benjamin. She, too, was trying to figure 

out what she wanted to do with her life, 

and not simply succumb to her parents’ 

expectations. 

continued on page 8 

Local Lions at International Lion of 

Judah Conference in Hollywood, FL 

By Phyllis Seaman, Chair, Women’s Philanthropy and Lion of Judah Endowment 

The 2019 International Lion of 

Judah Conference took place in 

Hollywood, Florida, on January 

13-15. The Jewish Federation of Greater 

Naples was represented by ten Lions of 

Judah from our community 

who attended 

this year’s three-day 

conference. 

The Federation 

thanks Goldie Bertone, 

Rosalee Bogo, Marcia Cohodes, Karen 

Deutsch, Paula Filler, Suzanne Gallant, 

Susie Goldsmith, Lisa Ratner, Jane 

Schiff and Phyllis Seaman for participating 

and attending this conference. 

Among the conference attendees 

were 72 winners of the prestigious, 

internationally-recognized 

Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland 

Award. Our very own Rosalee 

Bogo was a recipient 

of the award. 

Fourteen hundred 

women from 87 Jewish 

Federations and six 

countries, representing 

17,500 Lions of Judah 

from around the world, 

gathered in Hollywood to 

showcase their impact over 

the past 50 years and discuss 

the future of women’s 

philanthropy. The theme 

was “Women Repair the 

World,” and together they 

pledged a record-breaking 

$35 million (almost a 17 

percent annual campaign 

increase from last year) to 

do just that. 

continued on page 8 

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We start off March with a daylong 

Jewish Book Festival 

event on Wednesday, March 

6 at the Naples Conference Center. Join 

us for this Day of Fiction as four authors 

share their novels. See page 12 for more 

information. 

Then, that evening, please join us 

at New Hope Ministries for a Night 

to Honor Israel. See the ad on 14 for 

details. 

The following week, on Wednesday, 

March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Shalom, 

we have a speaker from CAMERA. 

See the ad on page 5 for information. 

This month’s advertisers 

This publication is brought to you each month thanks to the support 

of our advertisers. Please be sure to use their products and services, 

and mention that you saw their ad in the Federation Star. 

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Center for the Arts Bonita......23 

City Mattress.........................16 

Chabad of Naples..................19 

Chellie Doepke, Realtor ® ......21 

Margot Escott, LCSW............15 

FGCU...................................36 

Fuller Funeral Home.............33 

Dr. Barrett Ross Ginsberg.....21 

Golden Care............................3 

Gulfshore Playhouse..............24 

Hadassah...............................24 

Hodges Funeral Home...........12 

Kaye Lifestyle Homes.............9 

James Knafo, Architect..........11 

A. Stephen Kotler, Attorney.....8 

Lely Palms / Arden Courts.....31 

Lorel Martens.....................4,34 

Mattis Inc...............................10 

Miromar Outlets....................20 

Moorings Park Grande Lake..40 

Murphy & David’s.................29 

There are additional Jewish Book 

Festival events on Wednesday, March 

27, and the closing presentation onB 

Monday, April 8. 

Please save the dates for these April 

events: 

Sunday, April 14: Celebrate IsraelAn 

Tuesday, April 16: Annual Meetingw 

Sunday, April 28: Yom HaShoaht 

Program 

The Israel Scouts Friendship Cara-van 

will be in Naples on Tuesday and 

Wednesday, June 11&12. If you would 

like to host one or two teens from Israel, 

please let me know. 

Please make sure to read our weekly 

Monday eblast to get all the latest and 

updated information. 

Please like and share our Facebook 

page. 

I hope to see you at our Power of 

Community Celebration on Sunday, 

March 31. 

Italy and Israel: 

What could be better? 

By Jane Schiff, Federation Board Chair 

From October 12 to 25, a group standing food and shopping. In both 

of adventurous Greater Naples countries, we will stay in 4-star or 

residents will explore Italy and higher hotels. In both countries, we will 

Israel through a Jewish lens. We will enjoy being and discovering together 

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have experiences in both countries to as a group, what makes us Jewish; how 

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show us the past and present of our we in the U.S. are similar to and different 

from Jews in each country; how 

t 

Jewish heritage and culture. Italy was 

t 

the first diaspora for Jews and has had we make a difference with our Annual 

b 

a Jewish presence since the time of Campaign contributions to Jews who 

c 

Herod the Great. How did the Jews are in need of our help in each country; 

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fare there? What still exists of the Jews and how we all share one religion. We 

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in Italy? How did they manage for all will celebrate two Jewish holidays: 

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these centuries to keep their religion and Sukkot in Italy and Simchat Torah/ 

culture alive? 

Shemini Atzeret in Israel. 

In Israel, a country we hear so much To learn more, please come to one 

about in the news and in our Jewish life, of two informational meetings: Wednesday, 

we will see how Jews live today. The 

March 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m., 

variety of life in Israel is the same as or Monday, April 29 from 1:00 to 2:30 

our variety of life: rich and poor, haves p.m. in the David G. Willens Community 

and have nots, industry, education, politics, 

Room at the Federation office. 

and so much of the rich tapestry of Email Teresa Zimmerman at tzimmer 

life we know is there as well. We will man@jewishnaples.org to let her know 

explore the ancient roots of our religion which meeting you’d like to attend. A 

as well as the life that is today’s Israel. $100 refundable deposit is needed to 

And we will get a small glimpse of our hold a space on the trip. At the meetings, 

religion in action while in Israel on we will explain the pricing, the timing 

Shabbat as well as on Simchat Torah. of payments, and as many details as we 

In both countries, we promise out- 

have available. Ciao and Shalom! 

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Naples Fine Art Show.............7 

Naples Jewish Film Festival...18 

Naples Orchestra & Chorus....6 

Naples Rug Gallery...............20 

Palm Realty Group................30 

Preferred Travel.....................17 

Senior Housing Solutions.......8 

Shalom Life Center................21 

Sinatra Schwartz Group........23 

Elli Taylor, Realtor ® ..............29 

Temple Shalom......................13 

The Carlisle Naples..........14,25 

The Naples Players..................2 

The Samuel Team..................15 

The Terraces at Bonita Spgs..10 

TheatreZone.........................27 

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The new home of 

the Jewish Federation 

of Greater Naples 

By Federation Board Chair Jane Schiff and President/CEO Jeffrey Feld 

After more than six months 

of searching for the right site, 

we are very excited to announce 

that we now have a location for 

what we hope will be the new home of 

the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. 

On January 29, the membership 

of Temple Shalom, according to their 

Jane Schiff and Jeffrey Feld 

bylaws, voted to enter into a lease arrangement 

with us for the 4+ acres of 

land that they own due west of their 

parking lot. The hope is that we will 

build a 15,000 sq. ft. building that can 

house our growing Federation for many, 

many years to come. 

There is a long road between the 

approval of both the Board of Trustees 

of the Federation and the approval of 

the membership of Temple Shalom and 

the opening of the doors of our new 

building. The county must approve the 

concept and issue many permits. A lease 

will be negotiated based 100% on the 

Letter of Intent that has been approved 

by both parties. The money to build 

the facility needs to be raised, and then 

there is the small detail of constructing 

the building. 

All these items take time and money. 

If everything happens as is currently 

planned, we should be in the building 

before the 2021-22 season. However, in 

our experience, nothing goes as planned. 

So we could be in sooner or later, or 

something could happen to undermine 

the entire project. The only thing we can 

promise is to keep you up-to-date as we 

move along with the project. We will 

periodically update you in this column. 

We will have a capital campaign to raise 

the necessary funds to build the building. 

We can’t wait to let you know when 

you will have use of the new building 

for so many increased programs. 

While we raise money for the new 

building, we MUST continue to support 

the ongoing needs of the Federation, its 

programs and its agencies’ programs. 

The hungry and needy amongst us 

continue to be hungry and in desperate 

need of services. The children continue 

to need to be educated. The children in 

Israel whose homes are broken still need 

a place to live and thrive. All the needs 

continue. Thus, our Annual Campaign 

must conclude on a positive note. 

We look forward to seeing many of 

you at our Annual Power of Community 

Celebration on Sunday, March 31, when 

we will thank our donors for helping us 

meet the needs that continue every day 

Without you we do not exist. IT ALL 

STARTS WITH YOU. 

March 2019 Federation Star 

Why I became 

a Lion of Judah 

Karen 

Deutsch 

Campaign 

Chair 

As I was waiting for a meeting 

to begin the other day, a friend 

approached, complimenting my 

Lion of Judah pin, saying she had both 

a comment and questions she hoped 

I could answer for her. Her comment 

was that she and her husband had always 

made a joint gift to the Federation 

Annual Campaign, never considering 

a separate women’s division gift for 

herself. She wondered why I give a 

separate gift as a Lion of Judah, and if 

my husband also makes a separate gift, 

or do we give an additional joint gift to 

the Annual Campaign. 

I had never been asked these questions 

but was so pleased that she 

was asking my reasoning behind my 

donations to the Annual Campaign. 

I had to pause and be both reflective 

on my past manner of giving, and 

what brought me to the decision to 

make my own separate gift to the Annual 

Campaign and become a Lion 

of Judah in addition to my husband’s 

gift. 

My response was that I had only 

become a Lion of Judah since arriving in 

Naples. When I lived outside of Columbus, 

Ohio, my gift to the Federation’s 

Annual Campaign was a joint gift. We 

were major donors, however, I never 

understood the unique, proud manner of 

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standing up in voice and action as part 

of a women’s Jewish philanthropic division. 

I started working here with some 

very amazing women who were Lions 

and, collectively, they demonstrated 

through their dedicated work and generous 

donations their power of giving, 

sharing, nurturing and mentoring our 

Jewish community here, worldwide 

and in Israel. 

Lions of Judah play a vital role in 

creating social justice, aiding the vulnerable, 

preserving human dignity and 

building Jewish identity. 

IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! You 

make everything we do possible. You 

can choose to donate to our Annual 

Campaign as a family, as an individual 

or as a member of one of our Women’s 

Philanthropic Divisions as a Pomegranate 

or Lion of Judah. We all have the 

power to take the dream of tikkun olam 

and turn it into a reality. 

IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! 

Please donate today. Your generous 

donations support our mission to enhance 

and enrich the quality of Jewish 

life by recognizing and supporting the 

charitable, educational, humanitarian 

and social service needs of the Jewish 

community locally, nationally, overseas 

and in Israel. 

Our Annual Campaign ends on 

March 31, culminating in a wonderful 

Power of Community Celebration Jazz 

Brunch at Grey Oaks that you will not 

want to miss. Please see the event advertisement 

on page 4. 

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU 

DO! 

The Federation Star is a monthly nonprofit newspaper supported by generous 

readers, committed advertisers and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. 

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION ON AGING IN PLACE 

No Place Like Home: 

Things to Know About Aging In Place 

Tuesday, March 19th 

at 10:00 a.m. 


2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road #2201 


Join us for a free educational workshop on how to age in place. 

Adam Corcoran from Golden Care will be presenting information on 

how to stay in your home environment as long as possible! 

RSVP by emailing 

rbialek@jewishnaples.org 

or calling (239) 263-4205!



Catholic-Jewish Dialogue presents My Brother’s Keeper 

By Richard Price 

Righteous Among the Nations is 

an honorific used by the State of 

Israel to describe non-Jews who 

risked their lives during the Holocaust 

to save Jews from extermination by the 

Nazis. 

This designation honors many 

ordinary men and women in countries 

of occupied Europe who showed great 

courage and compassion in helping the 

Jewish victims of Nazi terror. 

For the most part, these individuals 

did not plan to become heroes. The 

names of the rescuers are largely but 

not entirely unrecorded, and their good 

deeds often remain anonymous and 

unrewarded, except in the emotions 

of those they saved. They helped by 

providing hiding places, false papers, 

food, clothing, money, contact with 

the outside world, underground escape 

routes and sometimes even weapons. 

It is impossible to analyze the multiple 

reasons for individual heroism and 

ethical behavior under Nazi occupation. 

Explanations for heroism and creativity 

rest in the individual psyche and character. 

However, it is clear that compassion 

and simple decency played as large a 

role as bravery. 

Impartial and reliable information 

about the number of rescuers and the 

number of Jews aided or saved is not 

available. Very rough statistics indicate 

that about 2,000 non-Jews participated 

in the rescue of Jews and that they saved 

between 20,000 and 60,000 children 

and adults. 

An extraordinary work by author 

Rod Gragg, My Brother’s Keeper, depicts 

30 captivating profiles of Christians 

from across denominations who 

gave everything they had to save the 

Jewish people from the evils of the Holocaust. 

This unlikely group of believers, 

later honored by the nation of Israel 

as “The Righteous Among the Nations,” 

includes ordinary teenage girls, pastors, 

priests, a German army officer, a former 

Italian fascist, an international spy and 

even a princess. 

In one gripping profile after another, 

these riveting historical accounts offer 

stories of steadfast believers who 

together helped thousands of Jewish 

individuals and families to safety. 

Many of these everyday heroes perished 

alongside the very people they were 

trying to protect. There is no doubt that 

all of their stories showcase the best of 

humanity – even in the face of unthinkable 

evil. 

Rod Gragg is a historian and the 

author of 20 book on topics in American 

history. His publishers include four of 

the “Big Five” trade publishers, among 

IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU 

YOU make everything we do – possible. 

Recognition of Patrons for supporting our 

Power of Community Celebration 

Jazz Brunch honoring YOU 

Sunday, March 31 

11:30am - 2:00pm 

Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples 

The Jewish Federation will provide the following recognition at the posted levels of support for our Power of 

Community Celebration Event recognizing and thanking our campaign supporters and community members. 

Become a recognized 

P A T R O N 

Receive two admissions tickets, VIP seating & listing in event publicity* 

$1,000 

___________________ 

or ___________________ 

Become a recognized 

S P O N S O R 

Sponsor one or more of the below items and receive: 

Four admissions tickets, VIP seating, listing in event publicity* & sponsorship recognition 

A. Jazz Group: …………..$2,000 

B. Signature Drink: ……...$2,000 

C. Dessert: ………………$2,000 

D. Takeaway Gift: …..…..$2,000 

others. His works have been selections 

of the Book of the Month Club, the 

History Book Club, and the Military 

History Book Club. His literary awards 

include the Douglas Southall Freeman 

History Prize, the Fletcher Pratt Award 

and the James I. Robertson Award. 

On Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m., a 

presentation and review of this captivating 

publication will be given at St. Peter 

the Apostle Church, Spirit Center, 5130 

Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples. 

This free event is open to the public. 

RSVP to cjdialogue@naples.net. If you 

are interested in reading the book, you 

may purchase it at the Barnes & Noble 

store at the Waterside Shops. 

*Deadline for publicity is February 1, 2019 

❏Check Enclosed 

(Check# ) 

❏PATRON 

I would like to be a: ❏SPONSOR (check all that apply) 

❏A.❏B.❏C.❏D. 

❏Please charge my: 

❏Master Card ❏Visa ❏American Express ❏Discover 

Account #: Exp. Date: CCV#: 

Name: 

Address: 

City: State: Zip: 

Phone: 

Signature: 

Email: 

My signature indicates authorization to make this commitment. 

This pledge / sponsorship is not part of the Annual Campaign. 

Date: 

Please return to the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Attention: Julie Hartline, Campaign Associate 

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109 

CELEBRATION 

You make everything we do - possible. 

Sunday, March 31st, 2019 

11:30am - 2:00pm 

Grey Oaks Country Club 

2400 Grey Oaks Dr N 


Join Us 

for a Jazz Brunch to honor, 

celebrate, and thank YOU 

for contributing to the Annual Campaign 

and to our community 

Couvert $54.00 per person 

AWARD PRESENTATIONS 

The Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award 

Stand Up for Justice Educator Award 

Human Needs Award 

For m o re i nformati on, c ontac t J u lie Har t lin e, C amp aign Associat e, 

j har t lin e @ jew i shna p les . o r g 2 39-2 63-4205


Celebrating Jewish Life in Collier County, Israel and the World 

Federation Star 

Published by the Jewish Federation of Collier County 

serving Naples, Marco Island and the surrounding communities 

Published by 

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, 

Phyllis Seaman, Marc Saperstein 

Secretary/Treasurer: Michael Feldman 

Immediate Past Chair: Alvin Becker 

Board of Directors 

Stuart Axelrod 

Joshua Bialek 

Rosalee Bogo 

Paula Filler 

Debbie Kohler 

Elliot Lerner 

Merlin Lickhalter 

Robin Mintz 

Les Nizin 

Joel Pittelman 

Jamie Satz 

Betty Schwartz 

Arlene Sobol 

Michael Sobol 

Elaine Soffer 

Steve Strome 

Beth Wolff 

Edward Wollman 

Jeff Zalasky 

Past Presidents 

Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, 

Ann Jacobson, Sheldon Starman, 

Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, 

Judge Norman Krivosha 

Synagogue Representatives 

Debra Antzis 

Cantor Donna Azu 

Sue Baum 

Rabbi Ammos Chorny 

Rabbi Mark Gross 

Rabbi Howard Herman 

Phil Jason 

Stephen P. McCloskey 

Rabbi Adam Miller 

Rabbi James Perman 

Dr. Arthur Seigel 

Rabbi Fishel Zaklos 

Federation President/CEO 

Jeffrey Feld 

Staff 

Renee’ Bialek: Community Program 

Coordinator 

Marcy Friedland: Capital Campaign 

Development Director 

Julie Hartline: Campaign Associate 

Nathan Ricklefs: Database Manager 

Teresa Zimmerman: Finance and 

Operations Manager 


March blows in with great MCA activities 

By Jeff Margolis 

The Men’s Cultural Alliance is 

charging through a fantastic 

season with dozens of activities 

to suit just about any taste. And we are 

675 members and growing! Here is just 

a sampling of events for March. 

The MCA monthly luncheon program 

continues on Thursday, March 14 

with a presentation by Dr. Doug Zipes. 

The topic of his presentation is “From 

Terror Cells to Pharm Fraud, to Hitler’s 

Survival in World War II - Fiction that 

Tells the Truth.” 

The program will take place at the 

Audubon Country Club at 11:30 a.m. 

The cost of the event is $30 per member. 

Reservations should be made through 

Eventbrite. Be sure to indicate your 

menu choice of chicken or fish. 

The acclaimed Documentary Film 

Series, led by Steve Brazina, continues 

on Thursday, March 7 with the showing 

of the film The Oslo Diaries. This film 

presents personal stories of the participants 

in the Israeli-Palestinian peace 

talks. There will be two showings of this 

film – 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – in the 

Community Room of the Naples Daily 

News, 1100 Immokalee Road. Reservations 

are required. Members can sign up 

through the MCA website. 

The Monthly Speaker Series features 

MCA member Sam Varsano, who 

will speak about “A Young Sephardic 

Jew in an Ashkenazi Landscape.” The 

program will take place on Thursday 

March 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the David G. 

Willens Community Room at the Federation 

office. Advance reservations are 

required and can be made at mcanaples. 

org. 

The extremely popular Raisin Cane 

Tour slated for Tuesday, March 12 is 

currently sold out and a waitlist has been 

formed. Check the website for updates. 

You are cordially invited to join fellow 

MCA members on a private tour of 

Arthrex, the largest employer in Collier 

County, on Tuesday, March 19. The tour 

is limited to 20 members. The cost is $20 

and includes a boxed lunch from Jason’s 

Men's Cultural Alliance 2018-2019 Membership Form 

The membership year is from July 1 until June 30 of the next year. 

Dues received after March 1 will be applied to the next season. 

Please check one: New ☐ Renewal ☐ Information same as last year? Yes ☐ No ☐ 

(IF NEW, PLEASE fill out the form completely and PRINT CLEARLY!) 

Print Name: 

Email (MANDATORY. ALL MCA NOTICES WILL BE SENT HERE) 

Local Address: 


Florida phone: 

Cell or alternate phone: 

Northern Address: 


In Southwest Florida: full-time ☐ part-time ☐ (from to ) 

Membership dues: $80 (US Funds only, Minimum for the year; includes $36 donation to the JFGN.) 

$ 80.00 

I am also including a voluntary donation to the Federation in the amount of $ 

Total enclosed or authorized $ 

☐ I will be paying by check. Please make your check payable to JFGN/MCA 

☐ I will be paying by credit card. Card Number 

Expiration Date: Name on Card: CVV: 

NAME BADGES 

A name badge will be issued to you at no charge if you are a NEW member. 

I want a replacement name badge: Yes ☐ No ☐ Fee: $8. If you checked yes, submit a total fee is $88. 

Print name as you want it to appear on the name badge 

Mail this SIGNED form (with your check, or credit card number) to: 

MCA/ Jewish Federation of Greater Naples 

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 


I would like to volunteer my services/expertise and would be willing to chair or co-chair a meeting/outing on the 

following topic or topics: 

EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER. By signing below, I accept the terms of this waiver. 

As a participant in an MCA event,* I , acting for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: That I 

waive all rights, claims, cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs, legal representatives may claim to have 

against either The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, and or the Men’s Cultural Alliance, their members, agents, servants, and 

or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in an MCA event. This waiver and release shall 

be construed broadly, under the Laws of the State of Florida. 

Signature 

Date 

*Note: Certain higher risk events like pickleball, tennis, kayaking, boating, golf, walking, biking, and all volunteer groups require 

an enhanced waiver to be signed. Check with your activity coordinator. 

ENHANCED WAIVER: www.jewishnaples.org/mca/waivershortform.pdf 

For more information: Contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com 

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Deli. For reservations and information, 

please contact Larry Hecht at lhecht@ 

mymts.net. 

Not yet an MCA member? See 

the membership form below or go to 

mcanaples.org. 

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 

• Educational & Cultural Programs 

• Israel Advocacy Committee 

• Israel Fest 

• Israel Scouts 

• Jewish Book Festival 

• Jewish Community Relations 

Council 

• Jewish Professionals 

• Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance 

• Men’s Cultural Alliance 

• Publication of the Federation 

Star, Connections and 

Community Directory 

• Strategic Planning 

• Women’s Cultural Alliance 

• Women’s Division 

• Youth Activities Committee – 

sponsoring youth education and 

scholarships for Jewish Summer 

Camp and the Israel Experience



WOMEN’S CULTURAL ALLIANCE www.WomensCulturalAlliance.com / 215-820-6697 

WCA Special Events – something for everyone 

By Linda Simon, WCA Special Events Director 

The role of Special Events Director 

has proven to be one of 

the most challenging and yet 

rewarding board positions that I could 

imagine. Managing three major events 

a year sounds as if it could prove to be 

more daunting than rewarding, but that 

hasn’t been the case. Why? The answer 

is simple. It’s because of our exceptional 

volunteers. 

These wonderful women, who give 

freely of their time and energy, are eager 

to make each event better than the 

last. Remarkably, they have an uncanny 

ability to anticipate problems and issues 

before they occur. I sometimes 

wonder about that special skill. I can 

only conclude that their previous life 

experiences, whether in the business 

world, education or managing children 

and family – practiced and learned over 

a lifetime – have equipped them with 

this necessary and essential ability. Just 

as important, their commitment and 

enthusiasm to overcome any problems 

are contagious. 

As many of you know, the largest 

WCA event of the year is our Welcome 

Back Luncheon. The average attendance 

is 420 members, and everyone is eager 

WCA Special Events Director Linda Simon and volunteer 

Nadine Rueter check in guests at WCA Volunteer Day 

to reconnect with friends they haven’t 

seen in three or four months. To make 

that happen in a three-and-a-half hour 

period of time, while eating lunch and 

being entertained by a fascinating guest 

speaker can be an unnerving task, to say 

the least. So how do we do it? 

First, we break the luncheon down 

into manageable components. Each task 

is headed by a team of volunteer coordinators. 

We’ve found this is the best way, 

and indeed the only way to produce an 

experience that is consistently one of the 

highlights of the year. 

This past November’s luncheon 

illustrates how a coordinated volunteer 

effort makes for success. The guest 

speaker was suggested by a WCA 

member. The table arrangements were 

created on site by volunteers. The registration 

desk was handled by volunteers, 

the 50/50 raffle, the greeters, the “shshers,” 

the invitations, the seating chart, 

the programs, the signage, the Naples 

Senior Center at JFCS donations and 

the photography – all ably managed by 

WCA volunteers. 

While other WCA events are not 

quite as large, our team of volunteers 

make them run perfectly. First, there 

is the Chanukah Celebration. 

It takes just a few dedicated 

volunteers to keep the line 

moving as the children spin 

dreidels and match Hebrew 

letters with a spin of the wheel 

to win prizes. No, it’s not the 

Welcome Back Luncheon, but 

as we view the smiling faces 

of the children, we know that 

they’re just as happy during 

their spin-the-dreidel event 

Don’t miss this exciting noc concert 

NAPLES ORCHESTRA & CHORUS 

as our WCA attendees are at their luncheon. 

And although we’ve only been doing 

it for two years, WCA Volunteer Day 

has positioned WCA as an organization 

that gives back to the community. 

The goal of Volunteer Day is to link 

WCA members with a variety of local 

non-profit agencies. We have recruited 

between 18 and 21 local non-profits 

that deal with issues ranging from food 

insecurity, blindness, animal rescue and 

rehabilitation, proper school clothing, 

preschool education, high school education 

for students at the poverty level and 

more. Volunteer Day is managed by two 

volunteers with the help of three others. 

It’s a great example of volunteers helping 

to create even more volunteers for 

the greater good. 

This year, WCA has grown to over 

1,500 women, and in order to encourage 

more volunteer participation, we’ve 

recently expanded the Special Event 

Director’s position by adding a group of 

volunteer professional event planners, 

WCA member Gina Cannon with Boys & Girls 

Club of Collier County representative 

Pamela Caruso at WCA Volunteer Day 

WCA volunteer Carol Clarke at the WCA table 

at the Federation’s Chanukah Celebration 

all WCA members. WCA will benefit 

greatly from their skills and expertise, 

and we believe our events next year, 

from the Welcome Back Luncheon to 

the Chanukah Celebration to Volunteer 

Day will be better than ever – if that’s 

possible! 

I am so grateful for our volunteers’ 

participation, and I look forward to seeing 

how their skills, talent and expertise 

will continue our traditions and enhance 

our events. 

Linda Simon is originally from Newton, 

Massachusetts. A snowbird since 1997, 

Linda became a full-time resident of 

Naples in 2007. In business for 27 years, 

Linda owned and managed one of the 

top three Destination Management 

Companies in America. She now brings 

her talents and expertise to WCA. Linda 

said, “WCA is the ‘icing on the cake’ of 

living in Naples.” 

Artistic Director 

Max Rabinovitsj 

internationally renowned 

Conductor and violinist 

Julie Careccia, Toby Kosloff and Anna Levin with the donations that women brought to the 

WCA Welcome Back Luncheon for the Food Pantry at the Naples Senior Center at JFCS 

classic masterpieces with Joey Wenda 

Acclaimed oboe soloist and composer 

March 16th at 7pm & March 17th at 3:30pm 

Haydn, Sinfonia No. 48, 

Mozart Oboe Concerto & 

Mendelssohn, Symphony 

No. 4, “The Italian” 

Still coming this season... 

Musical Journey with Cellist Thomas Mesa 

& 

Broadway Melodies with Jessica Grové 

Individual Performance Tickets $25 

Temple Shalom 

4630 Pine Ridge Road 


Questions: 239.676.0077 or 

info@naplesorchestraandchorus.org 

To Order Tickets: naplesorchestraandchorus.org 

Women’s Cultural Alliance 

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Lions and Poms...continued from page 1 

Beverly Gray grew up in West Los 

Angeles, not far from where key exteriors 

for The Graduate were filmed. Her 

mother – a Lion of Judah – would have 

been very proud of Beverly for being 

the guest speaker at our event! 

We are grateful to the Greater 

Naples Jewish Book Festival for making 

Daniel Lubner of Clive Daniel Home 

welcomes the women to the event 

Photos courtesy of Ted Epstein 

Beverly Gray’s appearance possible, to 

our “angel” Karen Deutsch for underwriting 

the refreshments, to Ted Epstein 

for taking beautiful photos, and to Clive 

Daniel Home for so graciously welcoming 

us into their beautiful gallery. 

The Lions of Judah and the members 

of the Pomegranate Society are 

women who carry on the fundamental 

Jewish tradition of tzedakah. They set 

exemplary standards of leadership and 

giving in our community. To become 

a Lion, a woman makes a minimum 

annual commitment of $5,000 to our 

Federation’s Annual Campaign; to be 

a member of the Pomegranate Society, 

the minimum gift is $1,800. Lions and 

Pomegranates are the heart and soul 

of our Campaign and inspire others to 

translate their Jewish caring into giving 

that makes a difference. We hope that 

you will join us in being one of these 

women. For further information, please 

call Campaign Associate Julie Hartline 

at 239.263.4205. 


The Clive Daniel Home showroom was the venue for the event 

Carol Mest, Karen Deutsch, Susan Pittelman, Ellaine Rosen, Robin Mintz, Linda Lerner 

Karen Deutsch, Phyllis Seaman, Paula Filler and Carol Mest 

with author Beverly Gray Felicia Anchor, Goldie Bertone, Phyllis Strome Ileen Morris, Deb Wyman, Jan Scott 

Nancy Kahn and Debbie Kohler Judy Zahn, Carole Greene, Linda Grusin Barbara Winthrop, Gail Smith, Myra Friedman 


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Lion of Judah Conference...continued from page 1 

Among the Lions of Judah, 22 percent 

have set up legacy gifts known as 

LOJEs (Lion of Judah Endowments). In 

this 25 th anniversary year of the LOJE, 

the new campaign, dubbed LOJE25, 

aims to help more women strengthen 

their philanthropic power and grow that 

number. 

Giving to Federation is not a phase, 

it is a way of life. Together, with 

LOJE25, Jewish Federations have the 

potential to continually nurture new 

generations of philanthropic leaders. 

For more information about Lion of 

Judah and endowments, please email me 

at phyllisseaman47@gmail.com. 

Rosalee Bogo, Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland 

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Jeffrey Feld sees Lions off as they leave for the International Lion of Judah Conference: Phyllis Seaman, 

Goldie Bertone, Rosalee Bogo, Susie Goldsmith, Paula Filler, Mona Kolko, Lisa Ratner, Marcia Cohodes 

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Deferred Hurricane Damage: 

Protect Yourself From Problems 

You Can’t See 

Hurricane Irma, one of the most damaging storms in US history, hit Naples on 

September 10 th, 2017. As the category 4 hurricane reached Southwest Florida homes, 

our homes fought against 142 mph wind gusts, heavy rains, flooding and power 

outages that lasted weeks. Toward the end of 2018, the Florida Office of Insurance 

Regulation reported that the Florida insured losses already exceeded $11 Billion. This 

number will rise significantly as in Collier County alone over 6,900 claims presently 

remain outstanding. What’s of greater concern is that thousands of potential claims 

have not been identified to date. 

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Many believe that time has expired to be able to file a claim. However, according to 

Belinda Malolli, agency owner of Malolli Insurance Group, “Florida Statute allows for 

a claim to be filed five years after a hurricane. And this time frame can be extended 

under certain circumstances. It can take months or even years for storm related 

damage to become visible.” Keys Claims Consultants, a highly respected insurance 

adjuster, adds that “In cases such as roof damage, it may not be visible without expert 

inspection. In addition to home damage, safety issues including structural, electric, 

plumbing and mold can be at issue.” 

Damaged Homes In Naples, Florida after Hurricane Irma. Picture Taken on 

September 14 th , 2019. 

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On Thursday March 21 st , 2019 at 12:30 PM, 

Kaye Lifestyle Homes will sponsor a 

complimentary lunch where you can 

learn more about whether your home 

has been compromised (see details below). 

At the lunch, Keys Claims Consultants 

will advise on telltale signs of a compromised 

home, and how the claims process works. 

Belinda Malolli will share tips on what you need 

to know about your current insurance policy, 

and what coverage you should consider for 

the future. Debbie Zvibleman will share 

the importance of licensed professional home 

inspectors when considering a resale. A Q&A will follow. 

Kaye Lifestyle Homes President Stuart Kaye with 

Wife and Vice President Jay Kaye 

Renovations from storm damage and renovations in general have become a major part 

of Kaye Lifestyle Home’s business. From small additions to building over 4,000 square 

feet under air with only a few original walls, we can assist in taking your home to the 

next level within a comfortable budget and no surprises. With over 30 years in the 

building business, there isn’t much we have not seen. We stand ready to provide the 

expertise you require to meet your personal needs, whether structural, aesthetics, 

safety, energy efficiency or insuring a healthy home. 

Should you desire more information, call Kaye Lifestyle Homes at 239 434-KAYE, ext. 201 

and arrange to talk with Stuart Kaye directly. 

Complimentary Lunch & Learn 

What You Need to Know About 

Hurricane Damage and Your Home 

Thursday, March 21 th , 2019 

Lunch at 12:30 | Learn at 1:00pm 

RSVP: 239.434.KAYE ext. 201 

700 Wyndemere Way, Naples, FL 34105 

***Attendees must be 18 or older to participate. RSV before march 14 th to guarantee your seat. Offer has no cash 

value. Please contact us with questions.


IAC speaker to examine 

media bias against Israel 


Many of us who keep up with 

events in the Middle East are 

often concerned about media 

bias in its reporting. Fortunately, there 

is an organization that monitors media 

coverage: CAMERA - Committee for 

Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in 

America. This is the oldest and largest 

Middle East media monitoring organization 

in the world. The Israel Advocacy 

Committee of Greater Naples is pleased 

to sponsor a presentation by Sarit 

Catz, Director, CAMERA Intl. Media 

Response Team, at Temple Shalom on 

Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. 

Ms. Catz will discuss ways to 

identify media bias about Israel and 

to recognize how and why the media 

continually gets the news backwards. 

Tickets for the event are $18 in advance 

and $25 at the door. Students are 

admitted free with pre-registration. To 

pre-register, call the Federation office 

at 239.263.4205 or mail your check 

(payable to JFGN) to 2500 Vanderbilt 

Beach Rd., Suite 2201, Naples, FL 

34109, Attn: IAC. 

Join the Celebration 

With the current season coming to a 

close, the Israel Advocacy Committee of 

Greater Naples is pleased to announce 

its annual Israel Day Celebration on 

Sunday, April 14 at Temple Shalom. 

The festivities will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

The highlight of this year’s event will 

be a concert performed by Rick Recht. 

Rick has a unique brand of music 

featuring inspiring Israeli rock music. 

After the concert, at noon, there will 

falafel, Israeli dessert and hot dogs for 

sale. There will be information booths 

with representatives from many Jewish 

organizations. Enjoy face painting, balloon 

twisting, Israeli folk dancing and 

BBYO activities. There will also be 

Judaica items for sale by Otsarot Judaica 

and the Temple Shalom Judaica Shop. 

This event is free and open to everyone. 

The Israel Advocacy Committee of 

Greater Naples is always looking for 

suggestions for future speakers and programs. 

If you have an idea, email IAC 

chair Dr. Ed Ezrine at docfinance2004@ 

yahoo.com. 


Jewish Community Day of 

Learning: Voices of Hope 


Members of the community 

gathered together recently 

at Temple Shalom for the 

Third Annual Jewish Community Day 

of Learning, presented by the Jewish 

Community Relations Council of the 

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. 

Renowned Rabbi Stephen Fuchs 

provided an overview of the importance 

of hope in the Jewish cultural context. 

Fuchs, currently the rabbi at Temple 

Bat Yam on Sanibel, encouraged those 

in attendance to embrace God’s agenda 

and to be protective of those who can’t 

help themselves. We wish to have a 

caring and compassionate society and 

to follow our faith. As Rabbi Fuchs 

concluded, “As bad as things are, they 

will get better.” 

“The mission of the Simon Wiesenthal 

Center is to seek justice not 

vengeance.” So said David Prager, the 

Center’s Southern Region Representative. 

The ongoing objectives are to 

continually seek the truth and warn that 

stereotypes can easily fester. Referring 

to Nazi Germany, Prager noted that 

past experience has demonstrated that a 

high level of formal education is not 

equal to a high level of morality. We 

must have the courage to remember andOr 

In keeping with this year’s theme, C 

Rene and Sam Geist and Linda and b 

Alex Wertheim provided participantsb 

with their insights on the book Violinsd 

of Hope by Dr. James Grymes. Video h 

clips of some of the work of Israelia 

violinmaker Amnon Weinstein, who hash 

labored for 20 years to restore violinsl 

that survived the holocaust, also en-hanced 

The concluding event of the pro-gram 

was a violin concert performed 

local virtuoso Rachel Cox. The programw 

entitled “Music of the Holocaust” in-cluded 

Yiddish tunes that were popularl 

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Cardozo Legal Society’s 

Torah Study lunch 

Please join us for the Torah Study lunch on Thursday, March 21 at noon at the 

offices of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, 9132 Strada Place, Third Floor, Naples. 

Our discussion will be led by Rabbi Adam Miller. Lunch will be provided. 

Please bring $10 to cover the cost of lunch. 

RSVP by Monday, March 18 to Joshua Bialek at jbialek@porterwright.com or 

239.593.2962. 

Here is the current schedule for the remainder of the spring: 

Thursday, April 18 led by Rabbi Adam Miller 

Thursday, May 16 led by Rabbi Fishel Zaklos 

June – TBD 

We hope to see you soon. – Joshua Bialek and Brian Dorn 

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Men’s Cultural Alliance 

Raisin Cane Tour 

By Ed Feldman 

On January 9 at 7:15 a.m., a group 

of 39 Men’s Cultural Alliance 

members and their guests arrived 

at the Federation office to board 

a bus for the U.S. Sugar refinery in 

Clewiston, a ride of about 1½ hours. We 

began with an introduction and preview 

by our tour coordinator, Erica, and our 

driver, Robin. We were treated to several 

hours of seeing and learning how 

and where sugarcane is grown, 

harvested and processed. We 

learned that Florida is one of 

only four U.S. states, along with 

Hawaii, Louisiana and Texas, 

that produces sugarcane. 

On our way to the refinery, 

we stopped in Clewiston for a 

tour of the local museum and 

lunch at a tiki house restaurant 

paid for by the tour provider. 

We then drove in and around 

Clewiston for about 45 minutes on our 

way to the cane fields where we were 

given a brief talk and demo by industry 

rep and former refinery employee Ralph 

about how the cane is grown and how 

it was formerly cut by a scary looking 

machete-like tool. Luckily for the field 

workers, all the cane is now machine 

harvested. We also got to taste a piece 

of cut cane, which unsurprisingly tasted 

quite sweet. 

Next on our agenda was a glimpse 

of how the harvested cane is transported 

via train cars to the refinery to 

be unloaded onto conveyors to begin 

the process of washing, cutting and 

shredding, after which lime and carbon 

dioxide are added to remove any nonsugar 

substances. Then the mixture is 

concentrated and crystallized, ending 

up as raw sugar which can then be 

transformed into granulated sugar, have 

molasses or brown sugar added, or it can 

remain raw. 

Ralph spoke at some length about 

the efforts made by the refinery and 

other local growers to keep the water 

clean. One such claim, among others, 

is that Lake Kissimmee, which had 

acted as a natural filtration system, was 

drained by the Army Corps of Engineers 

and remains empty, thus eliminating a 

large, natural runoff barrier. However, 

Ralph maintains that all the water 

they use is captured, recycled 

and reused. 

In addition to the sugar 

production, there is also onsite 

a plant for orange juice production, 

and a multitude of vegetables 

grown including corn, 

celery and green beans. 

All in all, the trip was a 

fascinating insight into a mostly 

unseen side of Florida’s agricultural 

business. 


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Hear this award-winning doctor discuss how 

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by just about any proactive person at any age 

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 • 11:30–1:00PM 

Spouses and friends are welcome to attend 

Avow (behind the large fountain) 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples 

RSVP before March 5 at 4menprostate.com 

or call Jerry Solomon, Facilitator, at 239-825-3535 

When St. Patrick’s Day rolls 

around, it seems there’s a 

wee bit o’ the Irish in most of us. 

Parties, get-togethers, and family 

dinners wouldn’t be complete without 

corned beef and cabbage with 

traditional Irish and Irish-American 

dishes. Or, build a meal with a “green” 

theme. Spinach, asparagus, any leafy 

greens, potatoes or rice with parsley, 

and a minty green dessert. 

Create your own St. Patrick’s day 

dinner or party with Wynn’s Market. 

Food Purveyors in Naples since 1938. 

141 Tamiami Trail North • Naples, Florida 34102 

239.261.7157 • Fax: 239.261.3986 

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at Celebrate Israel 2019 

at Temple Shalom 

4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34119 

presented by 

The Israel Advocacy Committee of the 


Join us for food, fun, & Israeli fair 

Sunday, April 14, 2019 

10:30AM 

For more information, booth 

opportunities, or sponsorship 

info., please call Renee at 

239-263-4205 

rbialek@jewishnaples.org


COMMUNITY FOCUS 

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & COHEN EDUCATION CENTER www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org / 239-263-9200 

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center update 

Susan 

Suarez 

President 

& CEO 

Following up a very busy February, 

the March calendar at The 

Holocaust Museum & Janet G. 

and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center 

has a program planned nearly every day 

with School Field Trips, group tours and 

education programs. Expanded seasonal 

hours are in effect through April 30: 

Tuesdays through Fridays from 12:30 

to 5:00 p.m., with two daily docent-led 

tours at 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Weekend 

hours remain from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

with a 1:30 p.m. tour. 

Three important events are also 

taking place this month: a “Celebration 

of Life” for the late Lorie Mayer on 

Sunday, March 3 at noon at Temple Shalom; 

the Museum’s Annual Fundraiser, 

Triumph 2019, on Monday, March 4 at 

Grey Oaks Country Club; and Museum 

Oral Visual History Project Coordinator 

Hadassah Schulman is being honored 

This season we are trying something 

new! Many successful 

book festivals around the country 

feature a full day of author presentations. 

This year, you will have an 

opportunity to participate in our Jewish 

Book Festival’s Day of Fiction! 

Come to the Naples Conference 

Center in the morning to hear two authors, 

go out for lunch with a friend, 

and return to the Conference Center 

for the afternoon to hear two more 

authors. 

Noodles Italian Café (in Mission 

Square) is prepared to serve you lunch in 

an hour. Call Noodles at 239.592.0500 

with the Capolino 2019 Diamond Volunteer 

Award. 

Jane Goodall, the famous English 

primatologist and anthropologist, said, 

“What you do makes a difference and 

you have to decide what kind of a 

difference you want to make.” We all 

make a variety of decisions each day. 

Some require little thought, while others 

make us stop and think. What kind 

of additional positive difference would 

we make if we took a moment to think 

through those automatic actions and 

realize how our words or actions might 

impact someone? 

Each of the three individuals being 

highlighted at the March events made 

the decision that Dr. Goodall described. 

On March 3, we will honor the 

life of Lorie Mayer, a co-Founder and 

Founding Curator of the Museum. When 

Lorie decided to become involved in the 

formation of the Holocaust Museum, 

she did so with deep personal knowledge 

of the Holocaust and its effects on 

her family. Designing the Museum from 

scratch, Lorie meticulously ensured 

each exhibit presented accurate, verified 

information so that students and visitors 

would be able to refute misconceptions 

Join us for a “Day of Fiction” 

on Wednesday, March 6 

to make a lunch reservation – and tell 

them you are with the Jewish Book 

Festival. 

Tickets to each program (morning 

or afternoon) are $15 in advance (and 

$20 at the door). If you buy tickets 

for the whole day, the price for both 

programs is $25 in advance (or $35 at 

the door). 

For tickets, call the Federation 

office at 239.263.4205 or visit www. 

jewisbookfestival.org. 

We are looking forward to seeing 

you at the Naples Conference Center 

and spending the “Day of Fiction” with 

you! 

espoused by Holocaust deniers they 

might encounter. Through the addition 

of exhibits of photos, artifacts and 

documents donated or on permanent 

loan from local residents who were 

Holocaust Survivors, Camp Liberators 

and WWII Veterans, Lorie informed 

visitors of the personal costs of the 

Holocaust. By “making history personal,” 

Lorie knew that a connection 

between past and present from a personto-person 

perspective would create 

a more memorable and long-lasting 

experience for each visitor. Little did 

Lorie know when she decided to educate 

people about the lessons of the Holocaust 

that her Museum would eventually 

make a difference to over 200,000 

students, teachers and visitors from all 

50 states and 45 countries. 

As a young man, our featured 

speaker at Triumph 2019 was the polar 

opposite to Lorie in his beliefs and 

work. He sought to break down, not 

build up, a society striving for empathy 

for others. Christian Picciolini was a 

violent extremist who was dedicating 

his life and successful music career to 

encouraging other young people to join 

his racist and bigoted organization. He 

despised those who looked, spoke and 

thought differently than he and his fellow 

violent extremists did. He literally 

could not have been living a life more 

different than Lorie Mayer’s. And yet, 

through a remarkable personal transformation, 

he has rejected a life filled with 

hate to become instead an advocate for 

peace and respect for each other. Like 

Lorie, he is encouraging others to get 

beyond hate by seeing each other from 

a person-to-person perspective in his 

work around the world. 

GRANT RECIPIENT 

The Capolino 2019 Diamond Volunteer 

Award honoring Hadassah 

Schulman recognizes the longtime 

contributions Hadassah has made to the 

Museum since its founding. In addition 

to helping staff and run the Museum 

in its early days, perhaps Hadassah’s 

greatest contribution is acting as the 

Coordinator of the Oral Visual History 

Project. It is thanks to her efforts that 

the wartime experiences of nearly 100 

local Holocaust Survivors and Camp 

Liberators are preserved for future generations. 

The Award is sponsored by local 

Realtor Kelly Capolino to recognize 

an outstanding non-profit organization 

volunteer. 

With the rise in hate and anti- 

Semitic incidents around the world, the 

Museum’s work is critically important. 

By inspiring and encouraging students 

and visitors to action against bigotry, 

hatred and violence, we are sowing the 

seeds for a better world, both now and in 

the future. Our world needs more people 

like Lorie Mayer, Christian Picciolini 

and Hadassah Schulman. 

If you would like to hear about the 

variety of options available for you to 

support our Education programs, please 

contact me at 239.263.9200 or Susan@ 

HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. We hope 

to see you at the Museum soon! 

P.S. Construction update: Based 

on current schedules, the move to the 

Museum’s future quarters will happen 

in Summer 2019, with a Grand Opening 

event in the Fall. Until then, we invite 

you to visit our current location, 4760 

Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 7, Naples. 

9:30 am - 12:00 pm • Naples Conf. Ctr. 

Carol Zoref • Barren Island 

Barren Island begins with the arrival of the Eisenstein family, immigrants from 

Eastern Europe, and then explores how the political and social upheavals of the 

1930s affect them and their neighbors in the years between the stock market 

crash of October 1929 and the start of World War II ten years later. Labor strife, 

union riots, the New Deal, the World’s Fair, and the struggle to save European 

Jews from the growing threat of Nazi terror inform this novel as much as the 

explosion of civil and social liberties between the two world wars. Barren 

Island is a novel in which the existence of God is argued with a God that may 

no longer exist or, perhaps, never did. It is a novel of place and passion. 

Carol Zoref is an award-winning fiction writer and essayist. She teaches at 

Sarah Lawrence College and New York University. 

Moriel Rothman-Zecher • Sadness Is a White Bird 

In this lyrical and searing debut novel, a young Israeli must reconcile his close 

relationship with two Palestinian siblings and his deeply ingrained loyalties to 

family and country. Moving back to Israel at age 18, Jonathan is eager to join 

the army and defend the Jewish state his grandfather helped establish. But when 

he meets Nimreen and Laith, his worldview is altered. And then a fateful day 

arrives that lands him in prison and changes all three lives forever. Sadness 

Is a White Bird is the story of one man’s attempts to find a place for himself, 

discovering a beautiful against-the-odds love that flickers like a candle in the 

darkness of a never-ending conflict. 

Moriel Rothman-Zecher is an American Israeli writer, poet and novelist. 

He is the recipient of a 2017 MacDowell Colony Fellowship for Literature. 

1:30 - 4:00 pm • Naples Conf. Ctr. 

Mark Sarvas • Memento Park 

Elyssa Friedland • The Intermission 

Told from the alternating perspectives of a husband and wife who both have 

something to hide, The Intermission tunnels beneath a seemingly happy marriage 

to ask: How much do we really know about the people we love the most? 

Cass and Jonathan’s story examines how class and religious differences can 

become devastating pressure points. As the months pass, the couple begins 

to see that the worst of their problems are rooted in the personal and cultural 

history that separates them – and in certain blistering secrets they may never 

be ready to share. 

Elyssa Friedland served as managing editor of the Yale Daily News, and is 

a graduate of Columbia Law School. Her debut novel was Love and Miss 

Communication. 

Sponsored by 

Beth Tikvah 

Sponsored by Beth Tikvah 

and Harmon-Meek Gallery 

After receiving an unexpected call from the Australian consulate, Matt Santos 

becomes aware of a painting he believes was looted from his family in Hungary 

during World War II. To recover the painting, he must repair his strained relationship 

with his judgmental father, uncover his family history, and restore his 

connection to his own Judaism. Matt’s narrative is as much about family history 

and father-son dynamics as it is about the nature of art itself, and the infinite 

ways we come to understand ourselves through it. Of all the questions asked 

about family, art, history and spirituality – a central, unanswerable predicament 

lingers: How do we move forward when the past looms unreasonably large? 

Mark Sarvas is the author of the novel Harry, Revised, which was published 

in more than a dozen countries.


New book about One 

Family at Temple Shalom 

For the past five years, Temple 

Shalom of Naples has been engaged 

in a Relational Judaism 

initiative. This process is described in 

a new book by Dr. Tussy Shnider, One 

Congregation’s Journey of Change: A 

Guide to Enriching Relationships in 

Your Congregation. Dr. Shnider, one of 

the co-chairs of the initiative, describes 

the congregation’s experience as they 

transitioned from a culture based on 

programmatical thinking to a culture 

based on the relationship of one member 

to another, of member to temple, and 

of member to Torah and God. When 

Temple Shalom began this initiative, it 

was a healthy and resilient 

congregation with forwardthinking 

professionals and 

lay leaders who were open 

to new ideas. 

Relational Judaism, 

implemented as One Family 

at Temple Shalom, is a 

way of thinking, a way of 

doing things. Believing in 

the value and sacredness of 

relationships, many aspects 

of life at Temple Shalom 

have been, and continue to be, impacted. 

From the first contact of a newcomer 

to Temple Shalom through the years of 

being a part of the temple family, the experience 

of belonging is much more than 

paying dues and “purchasing” the rights 

of membership. Everyone who wishes to 

be a part of the temple family determines 

their own annual pledge which is called 

L’Shalom. This pledge system and the 

discontinuation of the building fund 

have removed the financial barriers to 

membership and participation. Developing 

relationships – the connections of 

members to each other and the members 

to the temple – contributes to a sense of 

ownership among those members that is 

basic to a healthy organization. 

The One Family Initiative includes 

a variety of projects focused on Jewish 

values (inclusion, respect, equality 

and the sacredness 

of relationships) and 

on creating opportunities 

for temple 

members to connect 

and engage with 

each other and with 

the temple. These 

projects are the tools by which an environment 

conducive to engagement and 

connection is created. This cultural shift 

has been transformational 

at Temple Shalom as is 

reflected in the increased 

membership and the joyful 

buzz when one enters 

the building on Shabbat! 

Dr. Shnider began 

writing this book about 

four years ago as she participated 

in the development 

of the One Family 

projects. She has a background 

of leadership in 

Dr. Tussy Shnider 

local, regional and national Reform 

Jewish organizations and doctoral studies 

in not-for-profit organization management 

and Jewish Studies. Included 

in the book is a foreword written by 

Temple Shalom’s Rabbi Adam Miller. 

The book is designed as a “how-to” 

book to assist other congregations that 

might want to embark on a Relational 

Judaism process. It includes a readiness 

checklist, samples of publicity articles 

and letters to the congregation. 

Her book is available on Amazon and 

Barnes & Noble websites. Dr. Shnider 

can be contacted at tshnider@theshni 

dergroup.com. 


Temple Shalom events 

open to the community 

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For more information on these events, call 239.455.3030. 

Join the volunteer-led discussion of the 

week’s Torah portion on the first Saturday 

of each month. On March 2 the 

portion is Vayachel. There will be a light 

breakfast at 8:15 a.m. with discussion to 

follow at 8:30 a.m. There is no charge 

and all are welcome. 

* * * 

Rabbi James Perman, Temple Shalom’s 

Rabbi Emeritus, returns to teach the 

Sunday School for Adults on March 3. 

This one-hour sessions begin at 10:00 

a.m. Rabbi Perman will discuss “The 

Shape of Judaism in 2019.” The Sunday 

School for Adults began in 1993, 

and is now in its 26 th year. Its purpose 

is the presentation of timely topics of 

Jewish interest for the congregation and 

beyond. All are welcome, and there is 

no charge. 

* * * 

Ellen Katz presents a retrospective of 

the musical Jersey Boys on Sunday, 

March 3 at 4:00 p.m. What launched 

thses boys from the toughest section 

of Newark into the Rock and Roll Hall 

of Fame? Ellen Katz, a popular “edutainer,” 

combines photos, videos, quotes 

and lyrics to educate attendees about 

the musical. All are welcome to this 

free event. RSVPs are requested. Please 

email Cantor Donna Azu at dazu@ 

naplestemple.org. 

* * * 

Beading for Betterment is a project of 

Temple Shalom, designed to build on 

our temple’s commitment to support 

our greater community. Participants are 

invited to bead necklaces that children 

who attend the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee 

will give as gifts. There will be 

two sessions in March: Tuesday, March 

5 and Wednesday, March 20. Both sessions 

take place at 12:30 p.m. The fee 

for these events is $18/person/event and 

includes the materials. If you can bring 

your own beads and materials, there is 

no cost. Choose one or both sessions. 

Please call the temple office to RSVP. 

* * * 

Join docent Ellaine Rosen for Fashioning 

Art from Paper on Friday, March 15 

at 10:00 a.m. at the Baker Museum/Artis 

Naples. This is an informative tour of 

Isabelle de Borchgrave’s exhibition of 

dresses made from paper. For more information, 

please visit www.artisnaples. 

org. The tour is free to Baker Museum 

members and offered to nonmembers 

at a cost of $10 per person, payable at 

the Museum. Reservations are a must. 

Please call the temple office to reserve 

your spot. 

* * * 

The Marvel and DC hero-themed Purim 

Shpiel carnival and food truck celebration 

begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, 

March 24. 

* * * 

Join us for Soulful Shabbat on Friday, 

March 29 at 7:30 p.m. This musical 

Shabbat service is conducted entirely in 

song and accompanied by a professional 

band. Everyone is invited to attend this 

uplifting Shabbat evening service. 

* * * 

Why is this night different from all other 

nights? Come find out at the Temple 

Shalom second night of Passover Family 

Seder on Saturday, April 20 at 6:00 

p.m. Cost: members $60, nonmembers 

$70, children 13 and under are free but 

you must RSVP. See our ad below. 

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Accreditation matters when 

choosing a senior living community 

Would you go to a hospital 

that isn’t accredited or 

send your children to 

colleges that aren’t accredited? Why 

not take that same approach when 

considering senior living? 

Moving into a community that 

is accredited affords greater peace 

of mind that care and services have 

undergone intense scrutiny by an 

outside, third-party. It’s a fact – 

accreditation matters. 

Designed to help boost ongoing 

performance efforts and pursuit of 

excellence, accreditation is no longer 

just associated with healthcare 

and higher education institutions. 

Accreditation is an important seal of 

approval seniors and their families 

should look for when exploring their 

retirement living options. 

The Carlisle Naples has been 

accredited by the Commission on 

Accreditation of Rehabilitation 

Facilities (CARF) and this demonstrates 

the active retirement community 

adheres to high standards 

of quality, successful professional 

practice, continuous monitoring, 

evaluation and improvement of 

programs, and that their priority is 

resident comfort, care and quality 

of life. 

To achieve accreditation from 

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and communication, programs and 

activities, and interaction with outside 

agencies regarding additional 

services for residents. 

A three-year CARF accreditation 

is comparable to a five-star rating in 

the hospitality industry. 

“Having achieved and maintained 

accreditation for our community 

speaks volumes for The 

Carlisle’s services, amenities and 

programs,” said Executive Director 

Bill Diamond. “It also addresses our 

dedication to provide the very best 

in resident care.” 

The Carlisle has been CARFaccredited 

since 2007, earning a 

three-year CARF accreditation. 

During a CARF 

inspection, The Carlisle’s 

survey team’s 

report highlighted the 

following strengths of 

the community: 

Skilled and compassionate 

leadership 

that demonstrates a 

genuine commitment to personcentered 

care 

The 12-hour, open dining which 

offers extensive menu choices 

A comprehensive safety program 

focusing on residents’ well-being 

Staff’s high degree of responsiveness 

and involvement to 

residents 

The Carlisle Naples also holds 

a specialty ECC (Extended Congregate 

Care) license – held in addition 

to the standard assisted living 

licensure. This allows assisted living 

communities to provide additional 

supportive and nursing services 

to residents who would otherwise 

need to transition to a skilled nursing 

facility. 

For older adults considering a 

move to a senior living community, 

it’s important to: 

1. Begin researching in advance, 

before a need arises 

2. Determine which type of community 

fits your needs 

3. Tour the community and ask 

questions 

4. Take your time to evaluate your 

options 

5. Be sure to ask if the community 

is accredited. It really does matter. 

Located at 6945 Carlisle Court 

in Naples – on Airport-Pulling Road, 

between Pine Ridge and Vanderbilt 

Beach Roads – The Carlisle offers 

spacious one- and two-bedroom 

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a complimentary full breakfast plus 

choice of lunch or dinner in the community’s 

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the community, please call 

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A Night to Honor Israel 

Wednesday, March 6th 

7:00 PM 

 

 

Join us in a community-wide celebration of: 

A Night to Honor Israel 

Let’s come together to pray and sing 

RSVPs are not necessary. 

If you have any questions, please contact Reneé 

at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at 

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Israel Tennis Centers Foundation exhibition in Naples 

It’s that time again, high season, lots 

of activity, bustling around from 

morning ’til night. And we all have 

our favorite things we look forward to 

year after year. Well, this season, here’s 

something special to add to that list! 

On Monday, March 18 from 3:45 

to 6:00 p.m., the Israel Tennis Centers 

Foundation, in partnership with the 

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, 

will host an exhibition with its student 

team from Israel at the Players Club & 

Spa at Lely Resort, 8060 Grand Lely 

Drive, Naples. The exhibition is part 

of the 2019 Winter exhibition tour. By 

the time the team reaches Naples, it 

will have swung through over 15 appearances 

across South Florida during 

February and March. 

The Israel Tennis Centers Foundation 

holds exhibition cycles several 

times a year, bringing diverse teams 

of children to the United States who 

take part in its educational and sports 

programs across Israel. 

This season’s team is a multicultural 

group of four Israeli junior tennis players, 

including Koral, a 17-year-old girl 

from Tel Aviv; Jasmine, a 10-year-old 

Arab girl from Akko; Ariel, a 10-yearold 

boy from Tel Aviv; and Tuval, a 

19-year-old young man also from Tel 

Aviv. The team will be coached by 

ITC alumnus and former #18 in the 

world in singles, Amos Mansdorf. 

During their U.S. appearances, in 

addition to exhibiting their skills on 

court, these youth ambassadors will 

share their personal stories about the 

impact of the ITC on their lives off court, 

on their families and the communities 

in which they live. The ITC represents a 

safe and nurturing educational environment 

in which these children can learn 

vital life values while sharpening their 

tennis skills. 

ITC is dedicated to empowering 

children through sport and education to 

Israel Tennis Centers Winter 2019 Student Exhibition Team 

foster lasting peace in one of the most 

turbulent areas in the world. Its goal is 

to teach children of all backgrounds how 

to live successful lives. 

“The Israeli Tennis Centers serves 

20,000 children, many who are at risk 

and have special needs, in 14 centers 

across Israel. The positive impact 

through counseling, tutoring, providing 

meals and athletics for these children 

and on their lives is heartwarming, and 

so important. We are bringing this event 

to Naples, so please come out and meet 

some of these outstanding students and 

hear their stories,” states Mark Schloss, 

Co-Chair of the ITC Naples exhibition. 

The focus of the ITC is on empowering 

children every day so they can become 

better human beings. Through its 

social impact programs, a wide range of 

children are served, including youth at 

risk; immigrants from Ethiopia, Russia 

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and Ukraine; along with children with 

special needs, from autism and ADHD 

to Down syndrome, as well as those with 

developmental and physical disabilities. 

The ITC also recognizes the ability of 

tennis to bring together children from 

different religions as seen in its highly 

successful Coexistence Program. 

This ITC exhibition is open to 

the public. Advanced registration is 

required. Tax-deductible contributions 

are greatly appreciated. 

For more information or to attend 

these exhibitions and events, please 

go to www.israeltenniscenters.org or 

contact Yoni Yair, VP of Development, 

at 954.480.6333 or yyair@israelten 

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GenShoah to present uplifting WWII documentary 

“ 

Ida 

Margolis 

GenShoah 

Chair 

If there were more people in Europe 

like the people in Zakynthos, 

the Germans wouldn’t have been 

able to do what they did.” These are the 

words of Haim Konstantini, one of the 

last remaining Jewish WWII survivors 

of the Greek Island of Zakynthos and 

the narrator of Life Will Smile, a compelling 

40-minute documentary that tells 

the story of the survival of the Jewish 

Community of Zakynthos during the 

Holocaust. 

During these often disturbing times, 

“this story acts as a reminder of how, 

when united, humanity can overcome 

even the darkest of times. Every single 

member of a 35,000-person community 

on a small island defied the orders of 

the Third Reich and managed to save 

every single one of their fellow human 

beings. Their example is as relevant 

and inspiring today as it was over seven 

decades ago.” 

The Nazi’s “Final Solution to 

the Jewish Question” was carried out 

throughout German-occupied Greece, 

with one exception – on the small Greek 

island of Zakynthos. All 275 members 

of its Jewish community were protected 

and saved by their fellow Christian 

Zakynthians. 

The film tells the little-known 

story of the humanism and bravery of 

the Greeks on the small, southernmost 

Ionian island. In doing this, they were 

led by two brave men: Bishop Chrysostomos 

and the Mayor of Zakynthos, 

Loukas Karrer, who risked their lives 

and managed to protect all the Jews 

of the island. In 1978, Yad Vashem 

in Jerusalem honored the two Zakynthian 

leaders for their brave action as 

Righteous Among the Nations. 

Created under the auspices of 

UNESCO, the film was first screened 

on the island of Zakynthos on October 

7, 2017, with Haim Konstantini and his 

extended family traveling from Tel Aviv 

to attend. This documentary project 

would have never been possible without 

the generous support of the whole 

community of Zakynthos. As before, 

the whole island came together to create 

something unique and once more 

become a positive part of human history. 

After the showing of this outstanding 

film – which was obtained for 

screening by GenShoah program chair 

Steve Brazina – Odette Port, a Holocaust 

survivor from Greece, is scheduled 

to appear. She will be interviewed by 

Sam Varsano, whose parents were Holocaust 

survivors from Greece. 

This film is being presented on 

Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at St. 

Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 

7100 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples. 

There is no charge, but reservations are 

required. To RSVP and/or to donate, go 

to HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org, then 

go to March 7 on the calendar and click 

“Life Will Smile.” This film is presented 

by GenShoah SWFL and The Holocaust 

Museum & Janet G. and Harvey 

D. Cohen Education Center, with the 

cooperation of St. Katherine Church. 

Please bring your friends to this free 

program so they can learn about this 

important part of history. Please also 

consider a donation to the Museum so 

that GenShoah can continue to provide 

programs. 

For more information about Gen- 

Shoah SWFL or to receive the monthly 

GenShoah newsletter, please email 

genshoahswfl@gmail.com. 

Tributes 

Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. 

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Catch the magic 


On Sunday, April 7, the Collier/ 

Lee Chapter of Hadassah is 

celebrating its past presidents 

who have brought the chapter great 

success and contributed significantly to 

Hadassah’s programs in Israel, America 

and around the world. The event, “It’s 

Magical…A Tribute to Hadassah’s Past 

Presidents,” will celebrate the commitment, 

leadership and dedication of 22 

local women, our neighbors and friends. 

The honorees from both Collier and 

Lee counties are Karen Cohn, Gayle 

Dorio, Karen Eisler, Muriel Freedman, 

Penny MacIntyre, Mimi Manpel, 

Merrill Paletsky, Shirley Robbins, Rae 

Rubin, Sylvia Simko, Shirley Gilbert, 

Connie Mansfield, Sharon Treiser, Ruth 

Hubing, Miriam Silver, Helene Weiss, 

Judi Palay, Iris Shur, Shelley Skelton, 

Dena Sklaroff, Lynn Wilner and Marciadee 

Zolot-Newman. 

Noted entertainer Keith Raygor will 

share his great skills in magic, music 

and mindreading. His years of training 

in music, sound, theater and art allow 

him to hear the songs you’re singing 

to yourself. 

The value and importance of reaching 

beyond one’s self, supporting and 

volunteering for such a significant 

organization as Hadassah, provides its 

own kind of magic! 

Proceeds from the event are dedicated 

to the 360 Degrees of Healing, 

the Full Circle Campaign. Achieving 

Hadassah’s vision for 360 degrees of 

healing is only possible through the 

full support of our committed friends. 

The chapter will name a single, fullyequipped 

patient room in the historic 

Round Building with our goal of raising 

$18,000 or more through individual, 

business and corporate gifts. Please join 

the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah in 

our commitment to healing tomorrow 

by supporting the Full Circle Campaign 

of Hadassah Medical Organization and 

this special “magical” event. 

Join us on Sunday, April 7 at 5:00 

p.m. at the Audubon Country Club, 625 

Audubon Blvd., Naples. 

Sponsorships and recognition for 

the organization and its past presidents 

are available. For information, contact 

Lee Henson at lhenson13@gmail.com 

or Linda Wertheim at werthla@gmail. 

com. 

Scholar-in-Residence 

program at Beth Tikvah 

Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal is the 

featured speaker at the Gerald 

Sager Scholar-in-Residence 

program at Beth Tikvah from March 

8-10. 

Segal is an author and lecturer living 

in Jerusalem. His biblical commentaries 

include The Song of Songs: A Woman in 

Love (2009), A New Psalm: The Psalms 

as Literature (2013), and Kohelet’s 

Search for Truth: A New 

Reading of Ecclesiastes 

(2016). 

He is a past president 

of the Schechter Institute 

of Jewish Studies, 

the academic, rabbinic 

and educational center of 

Masorti Judaism in Israel, 

and of Melitz, the Centers 

for Jewish and Zionist 

Education. 

Besides the abovenamed 

commentaries, 

Rabbi Segal has also authored Returning: 

The Land of Israel as Focus in 

Jewish History (revised, 2005) and two 

study texts: Missionary at the Door: Our 

Uniqueness and Midrash: The Quest 

for a Contemporary Past. He has also 

published various articles on biblical, 

educational and Zionist issues 

In January 2017, Rabbi Segal was 

honored by the Jewish Theological 

Seminary of America with the Solomon 

Schechter Jewish Educator’s Award. 

Rabbi Segal was ordained at the 

Jewish Theological Seminary of America 

in 1969, and served as a pulpit rabbi 

for four years at Congregation 

Kol Emeth, Palo 

Alto, California. He 

has spent many years 

in High Holiday pulpits 

in America, Canada and 

England, both as rabbi 

and cantor. He made 

aliyah in 1973, and lives 

in Jerusalem with his 

wife Judy. The Segals 

have five children and 

21 grandchildren. 

Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal Rabbi Segal will 

present a series of four lectures during 

the weekend of March 8-10. Program 

details are available in this issue’s Beth 

Tikvah update (see page 35) and at 

www.bethtikvahnaples.org. 

No Place Like Home: 

Things to Know About Aging In Place 

Tuesday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. 


2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road #2201 


Join us for a free educational workshop on how to age in place. 

Adam Corcoran from Golden Care will be presenting 

information on how to stay in an independent living 

environment as long as possible! 

RSVP by emailing rbialek@jewishnaples.org or 

calling (239) 263-4205!



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Participants of all ages let their creativity shine through as they 

created beautifully beaded necklaces for the children of the 

Guadalupe Center to give as gifts to special women in their lives 

Mitzvah Day at Temple Shalom 

Mitzvah Day has been an annual event at Temple Shalom 

for over 10 years. The success of Mitzvah Day is attributed 

to our cadre of dedicated Temple Shalom volunteers 

and the generosity of our members, the David and Lillian 

Thalenfeld Fund and the Temple Shalom Sisterhood 

and Men’s Club. On Sunday, February 10, hundreds of 

Temple Shalom members gathered together to package 

over 50,000 meals for our Collier County neighbors who 

are food insecure. Thanks to our Blood Drive organizers, 

Jane Perman and Alicia Feldman, the Community Blood 

Center collected over 42 pints of blood. That’s 126 lives 

saved! Many thanks to all those who participated in 

Mitzvah Day 2019 at Temple Shalom. 

Photos courtesy of Ted Epstein 


Temple Shalom members packed donated school supplies and 

backpacks for distribution to children of the Guadalupe Center 

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Temple Shalom children of all ages enjoyed baking dog biscuits for our furry friends at the animal shelter 

Collecting travel-sized toiletries for homeless children in Collier County 

Children and adults designed cards and wrote messages 

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Volunteers helped pack “purple bags” with snacks and activities 

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Gently-used clothing was carefully sorted, folded and packed 

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Naples Senior Center’s 

2018 productivity and numbers 

Dr. Jaclynn 

Faffer 

JFCS 

President/ 

CEO 

As most of you know, I am among 

those who love data. Presented 

correctly, it gives us a snapshot 

of information from a quantitative 

perspective. As Naples Senior Center 

looked back on 2018, we learned a lot 

about our productivity and the numbers 

of folks we served. Let me share our 

data with you. 

NJC events open 

to the community 

Fiddler on the Roof 

On Sunday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m., 

join Naples Jewish Congregation for 

a magical evening celebrating the 54 th 

anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof. No 

creative work has ever won our hearts 

and imaginations so thoroughly as this 

delightful musical. 

To celebrate this event, Ellen Katz, 

popular Broadway “edu-tainer,” will 

present a retrospective of Fiddler on 

the Roof, discussing its evolution from 

page-to-stage and script-to-screen. Included 

in her multimedia PowerPoint 

presentation will be: rare historical clips 

featuring the music and the stars, Zero, 

Topol, Molly Picon and Bette Midler; 

how “Tevye” was created by Sholem 

Aleichem; insight into how this folk tale 

became an international hit; why every 

Jew relates to its themes of family, tradition 

and survival; an opportunity for 

you to join in and sing along with Ellen. 

Naples Senior Center opened its 

doors in January 2014 to 80 initial 

members. We closed 2018 with 

1,400, and when you factor in the 

seniors served through other NSC 

programs, that number surges to 

over 1,600. 

Naples Senior Center professional 

staff responded to 1,052 Information 

and Referral calls. We respond 

not only by referring out to vetted 

organizations those who have needs 

we can’t serve, but we stay with the 

caller until we know they are connected 

appropriately. 

Geriatric Case Managers provided 

services to 266 seniors, ages 60 

This event will be held at the Unitarian 

Universalist Congregation, 6340 Napa 

Woods Way, Naples. For reservations, 

send an email to office@naplesjewish 

congregation.org. A $10 donation of 

cash or check will be requested at the 

door. 

Roaring ’20s Party 

Swing to the Dixieland jazz music of 

Art Blatt and the White Caps at Naples 

Jewish Congregation’s fabulous community 

party on Saturday, March 23 at 

7:00 p.m. at Pelican Marsh Community 

Center. Cost: $28. Advance reservations 

only (tickets not sold at the door). 

Tasty appetizers and desserts will be 

served. BYOB. RSVP to Saundra at 

239.566.0674 or make checks payable 

to NJC and send with your name 

and address to NJC, PO Box 111994, 

Naples, FL 34108. You may also pay 

with a credit card at www.NaplesJewish 

Congregation.org. 


through 103, assessing their needs 

and developing a plan of care that 

enabled them to live in their homes 

safely and with dignity. 

121 individuals ages 61-103 participated 

in the Dementia Respite 

Support Program. 

There were 5,231 visits to the NSC 

Food Pantry – more than doubling 

the amount of visits from 2017. 

59 families received holiday gifts 

through a partnership of generous 

community donors and NSC. 

254 individuals, ages 1 through over 

100, received Financial Assistance; 

among them are 13 Holocaust survivors. 

147 individuals struggling with 

food insecurity enjoyed full-cooked 

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Thanksgiving dinners funded 

through NSC. 

NSC provided $84,000 for home 

repairs and temporary housing to 

seniors still struggling in the aftermath 

of Hurricane Irma…more than 

one year later! 

256 children ages 6 months through 

8 years received books and media 

through the NSC partnership with 

PJ Library. 

225 volunteers provided 12,951 

hours of service through the NSC 

Volunteer Program. 

Needless to say, it was a busy year! 

We are grateful for the support of our 

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23 rd annual Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Week 

By Professor Cindy Campbell and Dr. Rona Axelrod 

Florida SouthWestern State College 

(FSW) will observe the 

23 rd annual Dr. Talbot Spivak 

Holocaust Memorial Week, March 25- 

29, with a series of events. This year’s 

theme, “The Holocaust: Unheeded 

Warnings,” will focus on the early warning 

signs that were ignored and how 

they led to the horrors of the Holocaust. 

The mission of the Dr. Talbot Spivak 

Holocaust Memorial Week at FSW 

is to educate students and the community 

about the Holocaust, to honor 

its victims and survivors, to cultivate 

tolerance, and to promote awareness of 

modern-day genocide in support of the 

world’s promise of “Never Again.” 

A major feature of the Holocaust 

Memorial Week at FSW continues to 

be firsthand commentary by Holocaust 

survivors. Our local community 

has been blessed to have a number of 

residents who are Holocaust survivors 

and are willing to share their personal 

Holocaust experiences with students 

and the community. Renee Beddouk, 

CATHOLIC-JEWISH DIALOGUE of COLLIER COUNTY 

Please join us for Readers & Thinkers: 

Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 PM 

St. Peter the Apostle Church, Spirit Center 

5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd., Naples 

Book title: “My Brother’s Keeper” 

Author: Rod Gragg 

This exceptional book relates 30 stories of Christians 

of various denominations who demonstrated 

remarkable courage by protecting Jews from the 

Nazis during the Holocaust, in some cases giving 

their lives in the process. Examine the qualities these 

heroic people exhibited that distinguished them from 

those in the majority who did nothing. 

Read the book (or not) and discuss. 

Books are being sold at Barnes and Noble, Waterside Shops, Naples. 

Free admission. RSVP to cjdialogue@naples.net 

Donations to support the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue can be sent to 


2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109 

Please make checks payable to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Attn: CJD 

The purpose of the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue is to engage Jews and Catholics in 

understanding their past history and advancing the cause of mutual understanding 

and appreciation of their differences, as well as their commonalities. 

Please thank our co-sponsors: 

Marcel Fachler, Cesare Frustaci, Steen 

Metz, Rob Nossen and Irene Skolnick 

will present their individual Holocaust 

survivor stories. Steen, also, will present 

his heartrending story to the FSW Collegiate 

High School students. All of the 

survivor stories help our students realize 

how tragic the Holocaust was and to put 

a face to the victims. Renee Beddouk, 

Marcel Fachler, Cesare Frustaci, Steen 

Metz and Irene Skolnick will participate 

in a Round Table Luncheon where they 

are able to talk to students in a more 

intimate setting to tell their stories. This 

is a unique opportunity to meet and get 

to know our local Holocaust survivors. 

We are honored to offer several 

sessions with guest speakers. Sessions 

will include presentations by FSW faculty: 

Dr. Bruno Baltodano (Professor 

of Political Science), Dr. Wendy Chase 

(Professor of Humanities), Professor 

Sarah Gottwalles (Professor of History), 

Dr. Mark Herman (Professor of History), 

Professor Frank Kohn (Professor 

of Psychology), Dr. Lauren Madak, 

Professor Robbie Manauis (Professor 

of First Year Experience) and Dr. Sandi 

Towers-Romero (Professor of Hospitality 

Law). The FSW Writing Center’s 

Book Club will hold a book discussion 

on Elie Wiesel’s Night. 

Gulfshore Playhouse will present 

the play In Flight: The Story of Sabine 

Van Dam. Sabine shared her story with 

FSW students many times over the 

years. Sadly, she passed away in November 

2018. The Holocaust Memorial 

Committee is honored to be able to share 

her story with this production. 

FSW Professor Steve Chase will 

present the film Night and Fog, a 1956 

documentary made 10 years after the 

liberation of Nazi concentration camps. 

In partnership with The Holocaust 

Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. 

Cohen Education Center, the Holocaust 

Boxcar will be on display for educational 

tours in the Building N parking lot on 

the FSW Thomas Edison Campus from 

March 18 to April 1, and on the Charlotte 

Campus, Lot 4, from April 1-15. 

The FSW Holocaust Memorial 

Committee would like to thank The 

Holocaust Museum, the Kenneth and 

Mary Ruth Stegman Endowed Chair, 

FSW Foundation, Jewish Federation of 

Lee and Charlotte Counties, and FSW 

Campus Student Engagement for their 

continued support. 

Please visit https://www.FSW.edu/ 

holocaust for more detailed event information 

and to access archived videos 

from our Holocaust survivors. 

Professor Cindy Campbell and Dr. Rona 

Axelrod are Co-Chairs of the FSW Dr. 

Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial 

Committee. 

Jewish Genealogy Group Meeting 

The next meeting of the Jewish Genealogy SIG 

(Shared Interest Group) at the Jewish Federation 

of Greater Naples offices (2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 

Suite 2201, Naples) is on Tuesday, March 12 

at 10:00 a.m. Seating is limited. RSVP to 

genresearch13@yahoo.com. You will receive an 

acknowledgement that you have a reservation. 

Bring a notebook and pen with you to the meeting. 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Shalom, GenShoah and 

The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center invite you to the 

Community-Wide Annual Holocaust Memorial Service 

featuring local students and Holocaust survivors 

Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. 

Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples 

Please join us for a special program. 

Thank you to: 

¡ Temple Shalom for hosting this year’s event 

¡ The students, teachers, and Holocaust survivors for their participation 

¡ The Yom HaShoah committee: Ida Margolis, Susan Suarez and Renee’ Bialek 

¡ Our community synagogues: Beth Tikvah, Naples Jewish Congregation, 

Chabad of Naples, Temple Shalom and the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 

This event is free and open to the entire community. Donations are welcome. 

For more information, please call the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at 

239.263.4205 or email Renee’ at rbialek@jewishnaples.org.


Naples Fine Art Show 

feature artist 

Renowned organizer Hot Works 

Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows 

is bringing two fine art and fine 

craft shows to Naples in 2019 – March 

30 & 31 and December – at Galleria 

Shoppes at Vanderbilt. One of the artists 

whose work will be prominently 

featured this March is Bonnie ‘Zoey’ 

Ziskin of Minneapolis and Naples. 

Bonnie is a 70-year-old woman who 

has been an accountant, a surgical nurse, 

and now an artist. She considers being 

an artist the most fun time of her entire 

life, and also the most prolific. Being a 

stage IV lung cancer patient and going 

through surgeries and treatments over 

the past few years, she has discovered 

she no longer has a “fear of failure.” 

This gift of true “freedom” prompted 

her to try things she was always afraid 

of accomplishing. Art was something 

that just started flowing out of every 

pore, and it was almost scary producing 

enough to have her first show four 

months after her start. 

Bonnie has her B.A. in Communications 

and has not had any formal 

art training. Her acrylic mixed media 

on canvas and fused glass are her main 

focus. Most of her art is in primary 

bright colors and is meant to put a smile 

of your face. Everyone who walks into 

her booth leaves with a smile. That 

means her mission was accomplished! 

“I can hardly wait to jump out of bed 

in the morning and start my art, even if 

I am still in a bathrobe,” says Bonnie. 

Meet Bonnie and 75 other juried 

artists at Hot Works’ Naples Fine Art 

Show, March 30 & 31 at Galleria Shoppes 

at Vanderbilt, located on the corner 

of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach 

Roads. Event hours are Saturday and 

The Federation is a proud 

sponsor of the 

Naples Fine Art Show. 

Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

daily. All disciplines are original and 

personally handmade by the artist who 

is present at the show; all art is for 

sale including paintings, 

sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, 

wood, jewelry, photography 

and more. There is 

something for everyone, in 

all price ranges. $1,500 in 

Professional Artist Awards 

is distributed on Saturday 

at 3:00 p.m. 

Admission is free, but 

an optional $5 donation 

supports Institute for Arts 

& Education, the associated 

501(c)(3) non-profit organization 

that is dedicated to 

visual arts, cultural diversity, 

community enrichment 

and fostering art education 

among youth. 

While at the art show, be sure to 

visit the Budding Artist Competition, a 

program integrated within a 10x20 area 

in the show. All young artists in grades 

6-12 or ages 9-19 are encouraged to enter 

his/her art that is publicly displayed 

the entire weekend. The deadline to apply 

is Sunday, March 10. There is $250 

in Budding Artist Awards presented 

on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. under the tent 

labeled Budding Artists. 

For more information about the 

shows, visit www.hotworks.org. See Art, 

Love Art, Buy Art, See You There! 

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the “Funny Shorts” will have been written by a local playwright. 

O Sole Trio: Hooray for 

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Saturday, March 9 7:30PM 


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They’re back, and this year the crowd-pleasing trio will be performing their newest 

show “Hooray for Hollywood.” This show will feature songs and anecdotes from the 

Golden Age of Hollywood (1939 – 1960). The beloved soundtracks to movies from this 

era contain some of the most famous and incredibly moving songs ever written. 

An Evening with 

Jonathan Edwards 

Saturday, March 16 8PM 







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with the lyrics, “Sunshine, go away today, I don’t feel much like dancing.” Over four 

decades later, Jonathan continues to write and perform with uncompromising musical 

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JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SWFL www.jhsswf.org / 239-566-1771 

Huge success generates huge plans 

Marina 

Berkovich 

JHSSWF 

President 

On January 28 at the Silverspot 

Cinema in Naples, members 

and friends of the Jewish 

Historical Society of SWFL gathered to 

celebrate Florida Jewish History Month 

with the documentary premiere about 

Dr. Judith and Samuel Friedland, The 

Power of Two. Jeffrey Feld, President/ 

CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater 

Naples, presented the Certificate of 

Samuel and Dr. Judith Friedland 

Appreciation to Dr. Judith and Samuel 

Friedland in recognition of everything 

they have done over the past 30 years 

for the Jewish community of Collier 

County. 

Dignitaries in attendance included 

City of Naples Council members 

Reg Buxton and Ellen Seigel, Collier 

County Mosquito Control Commissioner 

Sandra Lee Buxton and District 

2 Collier County Commissioner Andy 

Solis, who presented to the Friedlands 

the Board of County Commissioners of 

Collier County, Florida proclamation, 

dated January 22, 2019, recognizing 

and honoring Dr. Judith and Mr. Samuel 

Friedland for their economic, religious 

and cultural contributions. 

In the words of event attendees: 

“Fascinating story,” “Fabulous event 

Alexander Goldstein, Marina Berkovich, 

Jeffrey Feld 

Samuel and Dr. Judith Friedland with friends and VIPs at the Jewish Historical Society of SWFL event 

with a great tribute to a very deserving 

couple,” “You did it again,” “Could not 

believe how mesmerized the audience 

was, not a peep, not a stir.” 

The expectations are escalating 

from year to year, and we’d like to bring 

you only the best and most entertaining, 

as well as informative educational 

programming. 

The great question to answer as we 

end our ninth year of operations with 

Film IX of the Southwest Florida Jewish 

Pioneers Series, produced by JHSSWF, 

is what’s next? 

Let us first recap our accomplishments 

thus far: 

Collected and organized archival 

data 

Built Virtual Museum of Southwest 

Florida Jewish History 

Interviewed dozens of eyewitnesses 

of SWFL Jewish History 

Created and developed Timeline of 

Southwest Florida Jewish History 

Created and commenced Master 

Classes of Southwest Florida Jewish 

History 

Created and produced nine films 

in the Southwest Florida Jewish 

Pioneers documentary series 

Won prestigious Telly Awards 

Placed Southwest Florida Jewish 

History into the regional spotlight 

Not too shabby for an organization 

run by a very small volunteer board 

with 99% volunteer help. We are very 

proud of our record and reputation. We 

are extremely grateful to our members, 

supporters and sponsors for their trust 

and loyalty. 

As we embark on our tenth circle, 

we’d like to expand upon the strong 

foundation we were able to build in 

these uncharted waters, and we will 

continue on the trail of local history with 

innovative preservation and educational 

ideas. 

We count on you, our readers, 

followers, supporters, encouragers, 

researchers, in fact all Southwest Floridians 

– full-time, part-time and undecided 

– to lend your skills, hands, ears 

and other capabilities and resources to 

renew, join or step up in your contribution 

to our mission of protecting and 

preserving SWFL Jewish History for 

future generations. 

In a world filled with unforgiving 

demolition of traditions and quick 

replacement of ideals, historical preservation 

is an essential effort of saving 

what the preceding generations have 

been able to forge as they stood, often 

scared and unsure of how they would be 

received, in the strange land, previously 

untraversed by Jewish people. 

No one in Southwest Florida is 

asking Jews to display their horns anymore, 

as they would have as recently 

as 50 years ago. But times are always 

changing, so we must work harder and 

faster to secure our people’s fascinating 

legacy. 

Here’s how to reach us: 

The Jewish Historical Society 

of Southwest Florida 

8805 Tamiami Trail North, 

Suite # 255, Naples FL 34108 

833.547.7935 (833.JHS.SWFL) 

www.jhsswf.org 

office@jhsswf.org 

Virtual Museum of SWFL 

Jewish History http:// 

jewishhistorysouthwestflorida.org/ 

The Collier/Lee Chapter 

of Hadassah presents 

It’s 

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Honoring The Past Presidents of the 

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah 

for outstanding leadership and 

dedication to Hadassah’s mission 

and to Jewish life in our communities 

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 

AUDUBON COUNTRY CLUB 

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Appetizers, Silent Auction, Cash Bar 5:00 – 6:00pm 

Dinner, Presentation, Entertainment 6:00 – 9:00pm 

Keith Raygor: World Class Magic, Music & Mindreading 

Proceeds go toward 

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JEWISH INTEREST 

Rabbi Barbara Aiello 


Aging Jewishly – What our traditions teach us about growing old 

Do politics from the bimah keep older Jews at home? 

By Rabbi Barbara Aiello 

“ 

It’s more than I can take,” says 

Harriet, a resident of a Jewish retirement 

community on Florida’s 

east coast. “At dinner it’s all politics all 

the time. On the bus to the mall, more 

politics. I used 

to enjoy going 

to my local shul, 

but when the 

sermons got political 

and people 

started arguing… 

and when my 

gentleman friend 

nearly got into 

a fist fight at the 

Kiddush, that’s when I said, Genug! 

(Enough!) I’m staying home.” 

I have the opportunity and pleasure 

to speak to many seniors, often 

on two continents, so at a recent gathering 

when this issue came up I was 

astounded at the emotion the subject 

evoked. Harriet’s opinion, admittedly 

one of the more extreme, was only one 

of many voiced by older Jewish men 

and women, the majority of whom 

expressed the hope that political talk 

would be left at the synagogue door. 

In our tradition we are taught that 

Shabbat offers us Jews an opportunity 

to separate the material concerns 

of everyday life from a once-a-week 

opportunity to focus on spirituality, 

or as another of my elderly friends 

put it, “Leave alone the things of the 

hands. Give yourself time to consider 

the things of the heart.” In fact, in the 

Conservative movement’s Siddur Sim 

Shalom, we find the following prayer 

that serves as a Shabbat guide: “Grant 

me the privilege of the liberating joy 

of Shabbat… May I be undisturbed by 

sadness, sorrow or sighing during the 

holy hours of Shabbat.” 

For many shul-going Jews, especially 

those seniors for whom attendance 

at services requires more 

prep time and physical stamina than 

in years past, more and more elderly 

congregants find that a recap of the 

news of the day, replete with tragedy, 

natural disasters, government shakeups, 

terrorism and verbal bashing by 

politicians and pundits has become 

outright disturbing. Television news 

has become so steeped in Lashon Hara 

and vindictive language, often punctuated 

by curse words and vulgarity, that 

many Jews share my friend Arthur’s 

opinion when he says, “The last thing 

I want to do is hear a political sermon 

that recaps all that I’ve been bombarded 

with throughout the week.” 

Rabbi David Wolpe, of Sinai Temple 

in Los Angeles, seems to agree. In 

an article written for the LA Jewish 

Journal (June 7, 2017), “Why I Keep 

Politics Off the Pulpit,” Rabbi Wolpe 

had this to say: “Many people privately 

ask about my political views and I’m 

happy to answer. But not from the 

bimah. As a rabbi, my task is to bless, 

to teach values and texts and ideas and 

rituals, to comfort, to cajole, to listen 

and learn, to grow in spirit along with 

my congregants, to usher them through 

the transitions of life, to create a cohesive 

community, to defend the people 

and land of Israel, and to reinforce 

what most matters.” 

Tiffany Shlain, founder of “Unplugged 

for Shabbat,” shares this 

view. In a March 2, 2017, article that 

appeared in the Jewish Forward, “Do 

Yourself a Favor: Unplug This Shabbat,” 

Shlain writes that since the national 

presidential election, upsetting 

news alerts, emails, tweets and Facebook 

posts “come at us even more furiously 

than before.” Not to mention 

24/7, non-stop cable news. 

Shlain cites a recent Nielsen study 

that reports that the average screen 

time for American adults is a whopping 

74 hours a week, and that the majority 

of those hours are stress related. In 

fact, the Nielson Report expanded its 

study to include the age span of current 

cable TV news viewers. “According to 

Nielsen Live… in 2017, CNN’s median 

age was 60, while the median age 

of the Fox News and MSNBC viewer 

was 65.” As the population ages, those 

numbers will climb. 

A cultural Jew who describes 

herself as “not religious,” Shlain has 

unplugged and taken a Technology 

Shabbat each week for several years 

and describes the experience as “a secret 

force field of protection to give me 

the strength, perspective and energy 

for the other six days.” 

Many Jews agree that Shabbat is 

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about meditation, reflection and behavior 

change. It’s about renewing our 

spiritual selves and promising to revitalize 

our relationships with our families, 

our friends and with the God of 

our understanding. The siddur prayer 

is an echo emanating from the hearts 

of many congregants. “May I be undisturbed 

by sadness, sorrow or sighing…” 

In other words, “May I please 

turn off the world just for a little while.” 

Looking inward rather than outward 

can be “the liberating joy of Shabbat.” 

Or as Rabbi Wolpe puts it, “The 

great questions of life are not usually 

political ones.” If that’s true, then messages 

from the bimah that focus on the 

politics of the day could result in our 

congregants’ losing the deep spiritual 

meaning of what is basic to our Jewish 

tradition, the peace and tranquility of 

Shabbat. 

Rabbi Barbara Aiello served the Aviva 

Campus for Senior Life as resident 

rabbi. Currently as Aviva’s Rabbi 

Emerita she shares her experiences on 

Aging Jewishly. Contact her at Rabbi@ 

RabbiBarbara.com. 

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Arlene Stolnitz 


A visit with Bob Dylan: Is he Christian or Jewish? 

emigrated from Russia in the ’20s. 

Dylan recalls that his life was built 

around the family in those years, since 

there “weren’t many Jews around.” 

Always interested in music and an 

intrepid guitar player, Dylan attended 

summer camp at Camp Herzl in Webster, 

Wisconsin. He also learned Hebrew 

and studied Torah privately with 

a rabbi who was hired to tutor him for 

his bar mitzvah. 

So how did a nice Jewish boy like 

Bobby Zimmerman become the Bob 

Dylan we know today? 

That’s a long story which can 

best be told by referring to the son of 

a longtime friend of mine from my 

hometown, Rochester, New York. 

Researching the background of 

Dylan, I came upon a familiar name I 

knew from years ago. Larry Yudelson, 

Associate Editor of the Rockland, New 

Jersey, Jewish Standard, is known in 

music circles as a Dylan scholar. Yudelson 

has created a web page dedi- 

By Arlene Stolnitz 

All songwriters are links in a cated to the religious/cultural journey Sholem Asch in his lyrics. 

he has an intense desire for God andE 

“ 

chain,” says legendary folksinger 

Pete Seeger, “yet there 

man’s sinfulness, and an apprecia-i 

are few artists in this evolutionary arc 

tion of how much compassion is re-w 

whose influence is as profound as Bob 

quired in this world. His is an intense, a 

salvation, a tremendous awareness off 

Dylan.” 

Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen 

Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota, on 

May 24, 1941, and was raised in Hibbing, 

a mostly Catholic town nearly 

70 miles away. 

Dylan’s mother, 

Beattie Stone, of 

Hibbing, had married 

a Duluth shop 

owner named Abraham 

Zimmerman. 

Abraham’s 

father had been 

a peddler and a 

shoemaker, who 

of Bob Dylan. It didn’t take me long 

to find Larry’s email address, and suddenly 

I had more information than 

I had ever expected. Yudelson was 

more than happy to share the information 

with me, which I have culled 

for the important and most interesting 

facts. 

Some of the highlights of Dylan’s 

Judaic/religious journey include: 

Changing his name from Zimmerman 

to Dylan in the early ’60s… 

after poet and writer Dylan Thomas, 

whom he admired 

Considering moving to a kibbutz 

in the early ’70s and ’80s after several 

inspiring trips to Israel where 

he was once seen in prayer wearing 

tefillin and a tallit 

Converting to born-again Christianity 

in the late ’70s 

Studying with Lubavitch Hasidim 

in the early ’80s 

We don’t think of Bob Dylan, 

known for his “music of protest” in the 

’60s, as a particularly Jewish songwriter, 

yet Yudelson points to several references 

in Dylan’s lyrics which suggest a 

“Jewish” influence. In his song “Gates 

of Eden,” the reference to bread crumb 

sins may refer to the Tashlich ceremony 

or the Passover holiday. In “Forever 

Young,” the phrase May God bless 

and keep you always are the words of 

the kohanim, Jewish priests, blessing 

the Jewish congregation. In “Everything 

is Broken,” the metaphor is from 

Kabalistic theology: when God created 

the world, the vessels were broken 

and the flaws of the world were scattered 

throughout. Our job is to repair 

the vessels; until then, everything is 

broken. 

Dylan also is reported to have been 

influenced by Sholem Aleichem and 

Asked whether Dylan’s Jewishness 

is an important issue, here is the 

response from Dylanologist Yudelson 

regarding Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham 

v’ Rachel Rivka, a.k.a. Bob Dylan. 

“I do believe that Dylan’s Jewishness 

has a lot to teach us. His spiritual 

searching has always been at the core 

of his music. But spiritual searching 

is not something the organized Jewish 

community is particularly comfortable 

with. The Establishment 

freaks out when the younger generations 

(which still includes those, like 

Dylan, who have moved well past 50) 

make cracks about their synagogues, 

and tune out when they start to speculate 

that maybe we all indeed ‘have to 

serve somebody.’ Where Jewish leaders 

are preaching continuity, Dylan 

quietly raised five children, saw them 

to bar mitzvahs and Jewish weddings, 

but is most at home perpetuating the 

culture of Woody Guthrie and the 

old blues singers. At the same time, 

spiritual emotional message, very Hasidic, 

with much to teach the Jewish 

world.” 

Known for his quotes, here’s one 

that resonated with me: “Gonna change 

my way of thinking, make myself a different 

set of rules. Gonna put my good 

foot forward and stop being influenced 

by fools.” 

Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota 

Jewish Chorale, has sung in choral 

groups for over 25 years. A retired 

educator, she is a graduate of the Gulf 

Coast Community Leadership Foundation. 

A member of the Jewish Congregation 

of Venice, the Venice Chorale 

and the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, her 

interest in choral music has led to this 

series of articles on Jewish Folk Music 

in the Diaspora. 

The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island in conjunction 

with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples presents 

The 2019 Saul I. Stern Cultural Series 

Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. 

JAZZ WITH KEVIN G. MAULDIN: 

Kevin G. Mauldin has been the principal bass at the Naples Philharmonic 

since 1990. His trio “String Theory” with Dan Heck on guitar 

and Glen Basham on violin will perform jazz at its best. Kevin received 

a master’s degree at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music 

and performs at the Hot Springs Music Festival. 

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Stars of David 

By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist 

Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish 

for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish 

parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify 

with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are 

also identified as Jewish. 

TV Catch-Up and Look Ahead 

Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of 

Comedy, a four-part series, started 

on Netflix on February 15. LARRY 

CHARLES, 62, wrote or co-wrote 

many Seinfeld scripts. He became 

somewhat famous when he directed 

the hit films Borat and Bruno, both 

starring SACHA BARON COHEN, 

now 47. In his Netflix series, he travels 

around the world and finds comedy in 

unlikely places: Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia 

and Saudi Arabia. Charles, by the 

way, grew up in a Brooklyn apartment 

complex called Trump Village (named 

after Fred Trump, Donald’s father, who 

built it). Being raised in Trump Village 

is just fodder for any comedian 

today. 

The Fix is a legal drama that will 

start on ABC on March 18 at 10:00 

p.m. The premise is a lot like the O.J. 

Simpson saga and that’s understandable. 

MARCIA CLARK, 65, is one 

of the series’ creators and principal 

writers. She prosecuted Simpson at 

his murder trial. The Fix follows Maya 

Travis, who is living in obscurity in 

rural Oregon as the series begins. We 

quickly find out her past: she prosecuted 

an Oscar-winning actor for two 

murders. When he was acquitted, she 

was shredded by the press and moved 

from Los Angeles to Oregon. When the 

actor is accused of killing again (his 

girlfriend), Travis accepts an offer to 

join the team prosecuting the actor and 

returns to L.A. Veteran actor SCOTT 

COHEN, 57, has a supporting role as 

Ezra Wolf. 

The Village is a “feel good” drama 

that begins on NBC on March 19 at 

10:00 p.m. The publicity release says: 

“The people who reside in [this Brooklyn] 

building have built a bonded family 

of friends and neighbors.” Two of 

the nine members of the series’ ensemble 

cast are Jewish: MORAN ATIAS, 

37, and DARYN KAGASOFF, 32. 

Atias, who was once a model, was born 

in Israel. Her parents are of Moroccan 

Jewish ancestry. She’s co-starred 

in a couple of short-lived TV series. 

Kasagoff is best known for starring in 

the ABC Family TV series The Secret 

Life of an American Teenager. 

LOGAN LERMAN, 26 (The 

Perks of Being a Wallflower, Percy 

Jackson) will co-star in The Hunt, a 

10-episode Amazon original series. 

Also co-starring is Al Pacino, who is 

appearing in his first TV series. Details 

are sparse right now, but I know that 

Lerman plays a young man named Jonah 

Heidelbaum (who I bet is Jewish). 

After his grandmother is murdered, Jonah 

tracks down the killer (who I bet 

is Nazi-connected). As he tracks the 

killer, he encounters a mysterious organization 

called the Hunt. It is dedicated 

to hunting down Nazis living in 

America. Pacino plays a Nazi hunter 

who mentors Heidelbaum. The series 

start date is not yet set. 

At the Movies: Opens March 15 

The Hummingbird Project stars JES- 

SE EISENBERG, 35, and Alexander 

Skarsgard as cousins of Russian Jewish 

background who, as the film opens, 

work in technical support for a nasty 

company with an even-nastier boss 

(Salma Hayek). They realize they could 


Interested in Your 

Family’s History? 

27 

Nate Bloom (see column at left) has become a family history expert in 10 

years of doing his celebrity column, and he has expert friends who can help 

when called on. Most family history experts charge $1,000 or more to do a 

full family-tree search. However, Bloom knows that most people want to start 

with a limited search of one family line. 

So here’s the deal: 

Write Bloom at nteibloom@aol.com and enclose a phone number. 

Nate will then contact you about starting a limited search. If that 

goes well, additional and more extensive searches are possible. 

The first search fee is no more than $100. No upfront cost. Also, 

several of this newspaper’s readers have asked Bloom to locate 

friends and family members from their past, and that’s worked out 

great for them. So contact him about this as well. 

make millions if they can lay a faster 

fiber-optical line from Wall Street’s 

electronic core in Kansas to the Street’s 

New Jersey data bank (it only has to be 

a bit faster than the existing line – the 

time it takes a hummingbird to beat its 

wings once). They go out on their own 

to build the line and face geographical 

challenges as well as legal attacks 

from their old company. Advance reviews 

are incredibly mixed (raves and 

pans). By the way, in 2017, Eisenberg 

finally married his on-and-off Jewish 

girlfriend, ANNA STROUT, now 41, 

and they now have a son. They reside 

part of the year in Bloomington, Indiana, 

her hometown. They are very involved 

in helping a domestic violence 

shelter in Bloomington. Strout’s late 

mother was the head of the shelter for 

30 years. 

Another Yiddish Word 

in the Mainstream? 

“Alta Kakas” (politely “old farts”), 

a Yiddish term, recently burst into 

the “mainstream” when MICHAEL 

DOUGLAS, 73, used it when accepting 

a Golden Globe award, and when it 

was used as the title of a Law & Order: 

SVU episode. Now “tucas” seems to 

follow. I was stunned when I stumbled 

on a Preparation H television ad about 

the sheriff of a town called Tookas. 

There were a lot of puns about how 

Prep H protects his tucas the way he 

protects Tookas. You can view it on 

YouTube; enter “Preparation H commercials.” 

You’ll see other funny Prep 

H ads – one with the song “Ring of 

Fire” in the background and another 

about a town called Kiester. 


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March 7-17 

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April 25 - May 5 

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March 4 – 

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April 1 – 

Tickets for individual 

shows available 

March 14 & May 2, 2019 at 4:00pm 

A delicious pre-concert reception with Wine, Prosecco, Beer 

and Hors d’oeuvres, with performances by talented cast 

members from each of our four main stage musicals. 

Held “Outside the Zone” at Moorings Park auditorium, 

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Four more events through April 8, 2019 

All event tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 

Attend both March 6 events for $25 and save $5. 

Call the Federation office at 239.263.4205 or visit the 

official festival website at www.JewishBookFestival.org. 

Wednesday, March 6 • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at Naples Conference Ctr. • Topic: Fiction 

Moriel Rothman-Zecher – Sadness Is a White Bird 

In this lyrical and searing debut novel, a young Israeli must 

reconcile his close relationship with two Palestinian siblings and 

his deeply ingrained loyalties to family and country. Moving 

back to Israel at age 18, Jonathan is eager to join the army and 

defend the Jewish state his grandfather helped establish. But 

when he meets Nimreen and Laith, his worldview is altered. And 

then a fateful day arrives that lands him in prison and changes 

all three lives forever. Sadness Is a White Bird is the story of 

one man’s attempts to find a place for himself, discovering a 

beautiful against-the-odds love that flickers like a candle in the 

darkness of a never-ending conflict. 

Moriel Rothman-Zecher is an American Israeli writer, poet 

and novelist. He is the recipient of a 2017 MacDowell Colony 

Fellowship for Literature. 

Carol Zoref – Barren Island 

Barren Island begins with the arrival of the Eisenstein family, 

immigrants from Eastern Europe, and then explores how the 

political and social upheavals of the 1930s affect them and 

their neighbors in the years between the stock market crash 

of October 1929 and the start of World War II ten years later. 

Labor strife, union riots, the New Deal, the World’s Fair, and 

the struggle to save European Jews from the growing threat of 

Nazi terror inform this novel as much as the explosion of civil 

and social liberties between the two world wars. Barren Island 

is a novel in which the existence of God is argued with a God 

that may no longer exist or, perhaps, never did. It is a novel of 

place and passion. 

Carol Zoref is an award-winning fiction writer and essayist. She 

teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and New York University. 

Wednesday, March 6 • 1:30 - 4:00 pm at Naples Conference Center • Topic: Fiction 

Elyssa Friedland – The Intermission 

Told from the alternating perspectives of a husband and wife 

who both have something to hide, The Intermission tunnels 

beneath a seemingly happy marriage to ask: How much do 

we really know about the people we love the most? Cass and 

Jonathan’s story examines how class and religious differences 

can become devastating pressure points. As the months pass, the 

couple begins to see that the worst of their problems are rooted 

in the personal and cultural history that separates them – and 

in certain blistering secrets they may never be ready to share. 

Elyssa Friedland served as managing editor of the Yale Daily 

News, and is a graduate of Columbia Law School. Her debut 

novel was Love and Miss Communication. 

Mark Sarvas – Memento Park 

After receiving an unexpected call from the Australian consulate, 

Matt Santos becomes aware of a painting he believes was 

looted from his family in Hungary during World War II. To 

recover the painting, he must repair his strained relationship 

with his judgmental father, uncover his family history, and 

restore his connection to his own Judaism. Matt’s narrative is 

as much about family history and father-son dynamics as it is 

about the nature of art itself, and the infinite ways we come to 

understand ourselves through it. Of all the questions asked about 

family, art, history and spirituality – a central, unanswerable 

predicament lingers: How do we move forward when the past 

looms unreasonably large? 

Mark Sarvas is the author of the novel Harry, Revised, which 

was published in more than a dozen countries. 

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Wednesday, March 27 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Temple Shalom • Topic: Fiction & Memoir 

Rachel Kadish – The Weight of Ink 

Set in London in both the 1660s and the early 21 st century, The 

Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable 

intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who 

is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague 

hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of 

Jewish history. Electrifying and ambitious, sweeping in scope 

and intimate in tone, The Weight of Ink is a sophisticated work 

of historical fiction about women separated by centuries, and 

the choices and sacrifices they must make in order to reconcile 

the life of the heart and mind. 

Rachel Kadish is the award-winning author of the novels From 

a Sealed Room and Tolstoy Lied: A Love Story, and the novella 

I Was Here. 

Tova Mirvis – The Book of Separation 

What happens when you decide at long last to heed your inner 

compass? In The Book of Separation, Tova Mirvis tell the courageous 

story of leaving her Orthodox faith and her marriage at 

age forty and setting out to navigate the terrifying, liberating 

terrain of a newly unmapped world. The Book of Separation 

was a New York Times Book Review “Editor’s Choice” and one 

of O magazine’s “Ten Books to Pick Up Now.” 

Tova Mirvis is the author of three novels: Visible City, The 

Outside World and The Ladies Auxiliary, a national bestseller. 

Her essays have appeared in The New York Times, Boston 

Globe Magazine and Poets and Writers, and her fiction has 

been broadcast on NPR. 

Monday, April 8 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Naples Conference Center • Topic: Non-Fiction 

Marc E. Agronin – The End of Old Age 

Old age is too often defined as a time of loss and decline. In 

The End of Old Age, Dr. Marc Agronin presents a more hopeful 

view of the aging process through inspiring stories of a Holocaust 

survivor who journeys back to Auschwitz each year with 

Jewish students, a famous aging artist who reinvented himself 

after nearly dying as well as through other individuals. The 

End of Old Age concludes with a practical action plan to help 

readers identify and leverage their own emerging strengths to 

live with greater purpose and meaning. 

Dr. Marc Agronin is a renowned geriatric psychiatrist who 

directs the memory center and research program at Miami Jewish 

Health. He has written ten other books on related subjects 

as well as articles for The New York Times and The Wall Street 

Journal. 

David Litt – Thanks, Obama 

At age 24, David Litt became one of the youngest White House 

speechwriters in history. Along with issues like climate change 

and criminal justice reform, he was the president’s go-to writer 

for comedy. As the lead writer on the White House Correspondents’ 

Dinner speech (the “State of the Union of jokes”), he 

was responsible for some of President Obama’s most memorable 

moments. Litt takes us inside his eight years on the front 

lines of Obamaworld. His behind-the-scenes anecdotes answer 

questions you never knew you had: What’s the classiest White 

House men’s room? How do you force the National Security 

Council to stop hitting “reply-all” on every email? 

David Litt, in addition to writing for the White House, has 

written for The Onion, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic 

and The New York Times.


Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to the Federation Star 


Prize-winning novelist Carol Zoref one of four 

authors at Day of Fiction Jewish Book Festival event 

Barren Island, by Carol Zoref. 

New Issues Press. 428 pages. 

Hardcover $26.00. 

an you imagine making a life 

in the shadow of a rendering 

plant? A place where the stench 

f rotting horse carcasses and related 

nimal decay is ever present? A place 

isolated from the 

Brooklyn shore 

though regularly 

supplied by barge 

visits bringing 

more and more 

disintegrating remains 

for the glue 

factory? Such is 

Barren Shoals, 

Phil Jason which like neighoring 

Barren Island is a last-chance 

lace for poor immigrant families. 

Zoref’s narrator, 80-year-old Marta 

isenstein Lane, was born and raised in 

his repugnant place. Through Marta, 

he author traces the life of a neglected, 

mpoverished community that is disanced 

in every way from the American 

ream. Indeed, a critique of that dream 

is one level at which this exceptional 

and surprising novel operates. 

There are many other levels. 

Zoref’s book is truly an historical novel, 

taking us through the aftermath of 

WWI, the brief epoch of good times for 

many that followed, and the crushing 

Depression eventually to be relieved 

by the dawning of WWII. She explores 

how people outside of the mainstream 

receive news and process it: news 

about government programs, 

about the march 

of unionizing labor, 

and about the various 

utopian “isms” for redistributing 

power and 

wealth. 

The heart of the 

novel covers Marta’s 

life from the age of 

about seven through her 

high school graduation 

and her refusal to pursue 

an opportunity to 

enter Hunter College. It focuses on the 

Eisenstein family and other immigrant 

families (Greeks, Italians, etc.), revealing 

the hardships of their lives and the 

s. Zoref, who teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and New York University, will 

e appearing with three other writers during the day-long special fiction event 

n Wednesday, March 6 at the Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival. During the 

orning, she is teamed with Moriel Rothman-Zecher, author of Sadness is a White 

ird. This American Israeli writer was awarded a prestigious MacDowell Colony 

ellowship for Literature. 

After a lunch break, the second session begins. The speakers are Mark Sarvas, 

uthor of the art-themed and historically-based Memento Park, and Elyssa Friedland, 

ho will speak about her provocative novel The Intermission, which explores the 

oots of a deeply troubled relationship. 

One can purchase tickets to both sessions at a discounted price or simply 

urchase tickets to one of the sessions, which take place at the Naples Conference 

enter, 155 Pine Ridge Road. Booklovers, knock yourselves out! 

See the previous page for more information on this day-long event. 

Carol Zoref 

power of their passions. Its 

large cast of memorable characters 

includes Marta’s mother, 

her best friend Sophia, her 

brother Noah and her teacher – 

the extremely wise, talented and 

effective Miss Finn. 

Barren Island boils with 

moral issues, with parents aging 

and children maturing, with romance, 

humiliation, longing and 

desperation. Where 

do desperate people 

find hope? Can the horrors 

of their victimization 

be relieved by watching 

the graceful scavenging 

of beautiful birds? No, 

too many of the Barren 

Shoals residents are 

themselves scavengers. 

A hopeful sign is the 

building of a community 

garden. It reveals a 

proper pride and successful 

productivity. With diligence and 

application, something can come of 

nothing. A less upbeat thread involves 

Mr. Eisenstein’s frequent trips to the 

HIAS office in a futile attempt to bring 

threatened relatives from Hitler’s Europe 

to the U.S. 

Barren Island is a brilliant coming-of-age 

novel; Marta’s portrait of 

her youth is informed by the distance 

she has traveled and the experiences 

from which she has learned. And it is 

much more. It takes readers to places 

29 

they have not been or 

even heard of before 

– places that are close 

geographically but 

distant in most other 

ways. This book is a 

grand testimony to 

the human spirit and 

a weighty reminder 

of the consequences 

of neglect. 

Zoref’s narrative 

is so beautifully 

written, so richly perceptive and so 

polished in matters of craft that it will 

surely add more accolades to its distinction 

as the Associated Writing Programs’ 

(AWP) Award for the Novel. 

In fact, since this review was first 

written, Barren Island won the National 

Jewish Book Award Goldberg Prize 

and made the National Book Award 

Longlist. 

Reprinted with permission from the 

Jewish Book Council. 

Find daily new reviews, 

reading recommendations 

and more at www.jewishbook 

council.org. 

Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus 

of English from the United States Naval 

Academy. He reviews regularly for 

Florida Weekly, Washington Independent 

Review of Books, Southern Literary 

Review, other publications and 

the Jewish Book Council. Please visit 

Phil’s website at www.philjason.word 

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Jerusalem bagel is coming to the U.S. 

– recipe by Chef Dalia Hemed 

Jerusalem is increasing in popularity 

as a tourist destination and was the 

“World’s Fastest Growing Tourist 

Destination” for 2018. Jerusalem 

is quickly becoming one of the food 

destinations in the world. It has a large 

number of incredible restaurants that 

pair a love for quality ingredients, slow 

food and a great ambience for the perfect 

dining experience. 

Although most people plan a trip to 

Jerusalem, the world’s holiest city, to 

explore the many sacred Jewish landmarks 

or the ancient archeological sites, 

I have to admit that I was there mainly 

for the food. The first thing I learned 

visiting Jerusalem is that there is no 

such thing as going hungry there. And, 

I’d dare say, the chances of eating a seriously 

bad meal there are very slim. In 

Jerusalem, food is always fresh and full 

of flavor. You can find great food from 

simple bread or nuts from the Machane 

Yehuda Market, a quick meal in a local 

eatery, or a 4-course meal in an upscale 

restaurant. 

No matter your reason for visiting, 

be sure to save plenty of time to explore 

the food scene when traveling to the 

Holy City. 

The Israeli culinary scene is a creative 

conglomeration of cuisines from 

countless immigrants who migrated 

to Jerusalem, bringing their cherished 

family recipes from North Africa, the 

Mediterranean and other Middle Eastern 

countries. It’s amazing that even though 

half of Israel is desert, they still manage 

to produce some of the most succulent 

fruits and veggies (often organic) I’ve 

ever eaten. Just a few not-to-be-missed 

mainstays you’ll find throughout the 

city are falafel, hummus, olives, halvah, 

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chopped veggie salads, local fish from 

the Jordan River, fresh-squeezed fruit 

juices, fabulous breads and a variety of 

honey filo-dough desserts. 

For me the best and most fun way to 

experience the real Jerusalem 

color is the Machane Yehuda 

Market. 

All of Jerusalem meets in 

Machane Yehuda, from firsttime 

visitors to residents filling 

their trolleys with fruits and 

vegetables. Market tables are 

laden with wheels of halvah 

(sesame-paste nougat), olives 

larger than thumbs, glistening 

poppy-seed pastries and almost 

everything that can be made 

or grown locally. At night, it 

reinvents itself as a restaurant 

and bar hub where local foodies 

and tourists hang out. 

You can easily spend hours 

there, lost in a pleasurable 

sensory haze as you aimlessly 

nibble your way through the 

winding alleyways, but the 

Jerusalem bagel is a standout 

worth searching out. When I was little 

girl, the no-frills, Jerusalem bagel kiosks 

were basically just a cash register surrounded 

by piles of Jerusalem bagels 

for sale with newspaper pouches of 

za’atar (a Middle Eastern spice mix) 

for dipping. 

Jerusalem bagel is the bagel you 

need to dip, not schmear. If you have 

never heard of the Jerusalem bagel, 

get ready to fall in love because this 

bready treat is gaining popularity in 

the U.S. Jerusalem bagels are oblong 

sesame-coated breads that are baked in 

woodfired ovens sold by street vendors 

in the streets of the Old City. 

Jerusalem-style bagel gained popularity 

in Israel after the 1967 Six-Day 

War. But other than this, the exact 

origins of the bagels in Jerusalem are 

somewhat a mystery. We do know that 

this style of bagel has been a popular 

street food in Jerusalem for some time. 

Now you can pick up a few, or a 

bagful, at most open-air markets and 

bakeries, even at small roadside kiosks. 

I’ve also seen roaming vendors hawking 

fresh “baygaleh” at traffic lights – a 

quick munch while you’re waiting for 

the light to change. 

The truth is, these bagels aren’t 

hard to make at home. They require few 

ingredients and not many steps, but they 

do need a little time. They are bread, 

after all. The bagels should be eaten as 

soon as they’ve cooled down, as they’re 

so light that they can dry out quickly. 

To complete the Jerusalem experience 

when enjoying your bagels, find 

za’atar at Middle Eastern grocery stores. 

Or pick up some sumac, dried thyme, 

dried oregano and sesame seeds, and try 

your hand at making your own blend. 

If you can refrain from devouring 

these bagels while they’re still hot, I 

admire your willpower. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 lbs bread flour 

• 3 tablespoons sugar 

• 2 tablespoons salt 

• 3 cups water 


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• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 

• ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons 

olive oil 

• 1 cup sesame seeds 

• 1 to 2 tablespoons water (for brush) 

Put all the ingredients except the 

2 tablespoons of olive oil, sesame 

seeds, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of 

water into the bowl of a mixer fitted 

with the dough hook. 

Mix on medium speed until the 

dough comes together in a soft and 

pliable ball. Alternatively, mix in a 

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large bowl and knead by hand until 

smooth and pliable. You are looking 

for soft, elastic but robust dough. 

Rub the dough with the remainder 

oil, cover the bowl with a damp 

dish towel or plastic wrap, and set 

aside to rise until doubled in size, 

about 1 hour. 

Once the dough has risen, gently 

punch down to release the air 

bubbles. Divide the dough into 12 

equal-sized portions and place them 

on a lightly floured work surface. 

Roll and stretch each piece into a 

log about 8 to 12 inches long, then 

attach the ends together to form 

a circle. Set aside to rest for 15 

minutes. 

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Take 

each dough ring, brush the remaining 

water on top and dip it in the 

sesame. Gently roll and stretch 

the ring until you have a long oval 

shape, similar to a stretched out “0”. 

Repeat with each ring, and then set 

aside on a baking sheet to rest, about 

30 minutes. 

Place the baking sheet into the oven 

on the lower level and bake for 15 to 

20 minutes, or until a deep golden 

color and cooked through. Set aside 

on a wire rack to cool. 

Serve warm with some za’atar, 

hummus dip or soft cheese (with 

za’atar and olive oil).


March 1939: Countdown to war 

By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD 

It might be said that the final countdown 

to war between Nazi Germany 

and the Western Allies began on 

March 15, 1939, exactly 80 years ago 

this month. 

The Munich Agreement of the previous 

September saw Czechoslovakia 

lose its Sudetenland regions, handed 

across by Britain 

and France to Hitler 

on the grounds that 

they were peopled 

by German-speakers 

who could be “returned” 

to the Reich 

Dr. Paul Bartrop 

(notwithstanding 

that the Sudetenland 

had never belonged to Germany). At 

this time the Czechs also lost the backbone 

of their northern defenses, a carefully 

constructed state-of-the-art series 

of mountain fortifications and bunkers. 

In the same grab for territory, 

Czechoslovakia’s other neighbors – 

the jackal states of Poland and Hungary 

– chipped in for their share, helping 

themselves to parts of the Czech state 

which they thought should also be 

theirs. 

The relative ease with which Adolf 

Hitler managed to negotiate Czechoslovakia 

into this position – in which 

its territorial integrity was compromised 

impossibly – emboldened him to 

consider further adventures. While the 

Munich Agreement removed the immediate 

threat of war and gave Britain 

and France a breathing space to hasten 

their preparation for potential conflict, 

Hitler’s confidence that he could get 

what he wanted without war grew. He 

had never discussed a complete occupation 

of Czechoslovakia, though he 

(and other Nazi leaders like Hermann 

Göring) expressed continual racial 

contempt for the Czechs and Slovaks. 

However, with the occupation of 

the Sudetenland, Hitler considered 

that the rest of what was termed “rump 

Czechoslovakia” should also be occupied. 

Over the winter of 1938-1939 he 

became convinced that in light of their 

capitulation at Munich, Britain and 

France would not use force to resist 

any further German expansion. 

The severely wounded Czechoslovak 

government now began to be 

undermined from within, through calls 

for the secession of Slovakia. Slovak 

People’s Party leader and Catholic 

priest Jozef Tiso received aid and encouragement 

directly from Germany 

for this purpose. And then, on March 

14, 1939, after a period of agitation 

further undermining central resolve, 

Slovak parliamentarians voted in favor 

of a complete break with Czechoslovakia, 

with Tiso making a public appeal 

to Hitler to step in and guarantee the 

defense of what was now essentially a 

German puppet state. 

Under these circumstances, Czech 

President Emil Hácha had little idea 

how to deal with the situation. He requested 

an audience with Hitler, who 

summoned him to Berlin and then 

used the opportunity to intimidate Hácha, 

threatening a Luftwaffe attack on 

Prague if he did not order the surrender 

of the Czechoslovak Army. During the 

meeting, Hácha suffered a heart attack, 

and had to be resuscitated by medical 

staff. Weakly, he eventually gave in to 

Hitler’s terms of total capitulation. 

The Czech lands were henceforth 

to be formed into a new German Protectorate 

of Bohemia-Moravia. This 

took place early in the morning on 

March 15, 1939, with German troops 

entering what remained of Czechoslovakia. 

These actions were all in flagrant 

violation of the Munich Agreement, 

but no matter; that evening, Hitler 


made a triumphal entry into Prague 

and took up temporary residence at the 

Hradčany Castle, from which he could 

now look forward to becoming master 

of Europe. He installed Konstantin von 

Neurath, the former German Foreign 

Minister, as Reich Protector of Bohemia-Moravia. 

Slovakia became an independent 

state under the leadership of Jozef 

Tiso, who established an ethnic nationalist, 

fascist, authoritarian, one-party 

dictatorship allied to Nazi Germany. 

In Prague, German citizens turned 

out and waved swastika flags as German 

troops and military equipment 

marched in. For the powerless Czechs, 

however, the German takeover was 

as great a tragedy as could be imagined. 

Many gathered in Wenceslas 

Square, where they repeatedly sang the 

national anthem until this was suppressed. 

A portrait of the founder of 

the Czech state, Tomáš Masaryk, was 

placed on the Tomb of the Unknown 

Soldier. This was later destroyed on the 

orders of the occupiers. 

Hitler had not previously forecast 

an annexation of the rest of Czechoslovakia. 

He never mentioned it in Mein 

Kampf, and throughout his political 

career up to this point he repeatedly 

affirmed that he was only interested in 

uniting all Germans in a single Reich, 

which would, by definition, not include 

Slavs or other non-German peoples. 

On March 15, 1939, however, Germany 

conquered seven million Czechs, 

sending Europeans everywhere into a 

31 

panic regarding just how far Hitler’s 

appetite extended. 

The Western surrender at Munich 

was supposed to end Hitler’s territorial 

ambitions in Europe and guarantee 

the future peace. The occupation 

of Czechoslovakia, however, showed 

that Hitler’s guarantees, in fact, guaranteed 

nothing. The invasion made it 

clear that Hitler could not be trusted to 

keep his promises, and from this point 

onwards Britain and France, with enormous 

reluctance, started preparing for 

war. They now declared that if Hitler 

set his sights on Poland that they would 

have little option but to defend it. Convinced 

– finally – that there were no 

limits to Hitler’s territorial ambitions, 

they saw little other alternative. They 

would have to prevent German domination 

of Europe. And if this had to be 

through force, then so be it. Appeasement 

was over, and the road to war lay 

open. 

Established as a new state in 1918, 

Czechoslovakia managed only two 

decades of national existence before 

disappearing from the map in tears and 

sorrow. And in the six years that followed, 

of up to 320,000 Czech civilians 

who died during World War II, at 

least 275,000 were Jewish victims of 

the Holocaust. 

Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History 

and the Dir. of the Center for Judaic, 

Holocaust, and Genocide Studies 

at Florida Gulf Coast University. He 

can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu.edu. 

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ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD 

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Lone Soldiers 

at ‘Personal Errands Day’ in Tel Aviv 

Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends 

of the Israel Defense Forces 

(FIDF) hosted their Sixth annual 

“Yom Siddurim” (Personal Errands 

Day) for Lone Soldiers January 24 at 

Beit HaChayal in Tel Aviv. More than 

1,600 Lone Soldiers – those who serve 

in the IDF without immediate family in 

Israel, many from the U.S. – attended 

the event and met Israeli Prime Minister 

Benjamin Netanyahu . 

More than 3,500 Lone Soldiers 

from around the world serve in the IDF, 

with over 1,000 from North America, 

including 946 from the U.S. About 

1,600 Lone Soldiers from 70 different 

countries benefited from Nefesh 

B’Nefesh and FIDF’s personal errands 

day. In 2018 alone, 393 Lone Soldiers 

immigrated to Israel through Nefesh 

B’Nefesh. 

Organized with the IDF Human 

Resources Department, Errands Day 

Personal Errands Day featured on-site driving 

tests, passport and ID assistance, and an 

employment workshop (photo credit: Nir Kafri) 

acts as a one-stop-shop for Lone Soldiers 

to complete a wide range of errands, 

so that they can spend their days 

off relaxing rather than attempting to 

navigate the often-challenging Israeli 

bureaucracy. 

The Errands Day, in cooperation 

with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, 

Ministry of Interior, The Jewish 

Agency, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, the 

Jewish National Fund-USA, and with 

the assistance of Yahad, brought together 

all of the essential civilian agencies 

whose services Lone Soldiers require. 

Featuring on-site driving tests, tax 

consultation, passport and ID assistance, 

and even an employment workshop, the 

event also provided Lone Soldiers the 

opportunity to receive personal consultation 

from Nefesh B’Nefesh and 

FIDF on acclimating into post-IDF life 

in Israel. 

“Military service is hard and complicated 

for every soldier, and even more 

so for Lone Soldiers. Their decision to 

come to Israel and enlist in the IDF is a 

brave and noble act, one that is rooted 

in a deep sense of mission, determination, 

and love of the country. This is true 

Zionism,” said Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir 

Klifi-Amir, FIDF National Director and 

CEO. “FIDF supporters will continue to 

stand by their side and support all Lone 

Soldiers with a range of services during 

and after their military service, out of 

gratitude and profound appreciation for 

their contribution, and to ensure that not 

one of them ever feels alone.” 

Other dignitaries who attended Errands 

Day included Members of Knesset 

Yoav Galant (Likud) and Pnina Tamano- 

Shata (Yesh Atid), Minister of Justice 

Ayelet Shaked (New Right) and Minister 

of the Interior Aryeh Deri (Shas). 

“This day is aimed at showing 

our appreciation to the thousands of 

dedicated Lone Soldiers who serve in 

the IDF for whom we are constantly 

exploring new ways to enhance our 

support and programming,” said Rabbi 

Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive 

Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh. “The 

Personal Errands Day was created to 

enable these soldiers to focus on their 

essential tasks of protecting and serving 

our country without having to worry 

about time-consuming personal matters 

during their army service.” 

Other participating agencies included 

Israel’s Ministry of Interior, 

Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, 

Student Licensing Office, Ministry of 

Housing, Automobile License Authority, 

The Jewish Agency for Israel, Yahad 

– United for Israel’s Soldiers, Bituach 

Leumi, Discharged Soldiers Guidance 

Department, and Electric Company of 

Israel. Representatives of the FIDF IM- 

PACT! Scholarship Program were also 

present to assist with inquiries about 

post-Army higher education. 

“The fact that our youth come here 

and make the sacrifice to join the IDF 

and protect us and protect Israel is a 

spectacular thing. There is nothing 

more beautiful about the whole Aliyah 

process than the Lone Soldiers who 

come, who leave their families, who 

leave what they knew back where they 

were born, to come here to serve the 

Jewish people,” said NBN immigrant 

and benefactor Sylvan Adams. “For me, 

the work that is being done here at this 

event is so important. To make these 

Lone Soldiers come here and feel like 

they are part of the Israeli family and 

help them integrate into Israeli life...it’s 

a beautiful thing.” 

About the Nefesh B’Nefesh – 

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 

(FIDF) Lone Soldiers Program: 

With the full support of the IDF, and in 

cooperation with the Friends of the Israel 

Defense Forces, the Nefesh B’Nefesh 

Lone Soldiers Program was established 

in 2012, in order to assist and support 

the brave young men and women who 

choose to serve in the IDF, regardless 

of their country of origin. The program 

aims to provide a holistic solution that 

offers guidance, support and care for 

all Lone Soldier olim throughout their 

military service and after release from 

the IDF. Services provided include 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 

takes a photo with an IDF Lone Soldier 

(photo credit: Shahar Azran) 

financial aid, emotional support and 

adoptive families to its soldiers, as well 

as support provided for families of Lone 

Soldiers abroad. The program complements 

and supports the framework that 

the designated division of the IDF provides 

for Lone Soldiers, which includes 

many benefits to help them function 

optimally during their military service. 

For additional information, visit: www. 

nbn.org.il/lsp. 

About Friends of the Israel Defense 

Forces (FIDF): 

FIDF was established in 1981 by a 

group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c) 

(3) not-for-profit organization with 

the mission of offering educational, 

cultural, recreational and social programs 

and facilities that provide hope, 

purpose and life-changing support for 

the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews 

worldwide. Today, FIDF has more than 

150,000 loyal supporters and 20 chapters 

throughout the United States and 

Panama. FIDF proudly supports IDF 

soldiers, families of fallen soldiers, and 

wounded veterans through a variety of 

innovative programs that reinforce the 

vital bond between the communities in 

the United States, the soldiers of the 

IDF and the State of Israel. For more 

information, visit www.fidf.org. 

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Founded in 1897 

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA 

Southwest Florida Chapter 

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM 

Dr. Susan Michael 

Director of International Christian Embassy Jerusalem 

For more than 35 years, Dr. Susan Michael has pioneered the development of the 

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) in the United States and around 

the world. She currently serves as the ministry’s USA Director, and is a member 

of the ICEJ’s international Board of Directors. A graduate in Theology from Oral 

Roberts University, with a Master’s in Judeo-Christian studies from the Jerusalem 

University College, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2018 by Piedmont International University 

in recognition of her educational initiatives such as the IsraelAnswers.com website. Dr. Michael is often 

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COMMENTARY 

Let’s have fun 

Rabbi 

Ammos 

Chorny 

Of the many lessons gleaned in 

a long life in the pulpit, one is 

that Jewish practice can be fun! 

Yet, I am curious to know how many 

Jews in America would agree with this 

sentiment. Do I live it? Would a survey 

of friends, family, colleagues and congregants 

conclude that we do have fun, 

and derive joy from our Jewish experiences? 

How successful have I been in 

my attempts to share my enjoyment of 

Judaism with other people in the way 

my teachers and mentors shared it with 

me? 

There is a constant complaint 

among young rabbis, frustrated with the 

apparent dumbing down of theology and 

practice, that goes something like this: 

“Judaism is not a religion for children.” 

By this they encapsulate many notions: 

Judaism is complicated, it demands 

hard work, and like any adult enterprise, 

Judaism is not always fun, and expect it 

to be is unrealistic. 

Acknowledging that, up to a point, 

all this may be true, I would suggest 

there is nothing wrong with seeking to 

have some fun, to enjoy one’s spiritual 

practice. In fact, striving for fun in all 

things, to the extent that it is possible, 

can be essential for leading healthy and 

fulfilled lives. 

Though it may seem contrived to 

think that even the words we choose to 

use in times of stress can impact others’ 

outlook toward Jewish life, this notion 

is all too obvious for parents of small 

children. Just try to make your fouryear-old 

stop saying the four-letter-word 

you shouted without thinking at the 

driver who cut you off in the parking 

lot. It can’t be done! Or consider what 

message is received when a child hears 

dad grumble to mom: “Ugh, do we really 

have to go to services today? It’s 

so boring!” 

This is not to say that services are 

never boring. They certainly can be. 

But one cannot be surprised when, by 

focusing on boredom each time one 

contemplates participating in ritual life, 

one finds that children are also bored and 

unlikely to continue the ritual when they 

grow older. If all we experience is “it is 

hard to be a Jew,” it will only get harder. 

So, how can one recapture some 

of the fun? What can we do so that we 

do not have to convince ourselves that 

we are experiencing joy, but instead be 

joyful in our practice? 

Start from what has worked before 

and move from there. Though “Judaism 

is not a religion for children,” it can be 

instructive to think about those things 

that were fun during our youth, which 

we may want to revisit today. Did you 

enjoy singing old melodies or coming up 

with new ones? Were you most fulfilled 

when you visited new places or when 

you surrounded yourself with familiar 

faces? Did you experience the greatest 

joy by sights, smells and tastes, or was 

the fun in preparing delights for others 

to savor? What kinds of games did you 

play? 

It’s probably been a long time since 

you have experienced some of these 

things in your Jewish life. Why not try 

them again or, even better, share them 

with others? Does your mouth water at 

the mention of Shavuot because of its 

deep association with your grandmother’s 

cheesecake recipe? See if you can 

create opportunities to catch yourself 

smiling because you are engaged Jewishly, 

not despite it. 

Whatever the new month of Adar 

brings, I pray that we will have fun 

experiencing it together. 

Rabbi Ammos Chorny serves at Beth 

Tikvah in Naples. 

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necessarily reflect those of the Jewish Federation of Greater 

Naples, its Board of Directors or staff, or its advertisers. 


Play percolates 

through Jewish life 

Rabbi 

Mark Wm. 

Gross 

The followers of Nachman of 

Breslov were startled, upon 

walking in on their spiritual 

leader one day, to find him lying on 

the floor playing with his watch chain. 

When the Hasidim asked him what he 

was doing, Nachman smiled and answered, 

“Practicing for eternity.” 

On the one hand, I suppose it can 

seem a trifle bleak to do a dress rehearsal 

for lying around in your coffin forever. 

But at the same time, the story illustrates 

that one of the best uses of time can be 

to waste it through play. 

Letting go and leaving your brain 

in neutral is significant, whatever our 

daily pressures may be. And that applies 

equally to a 1950s kid with a bag 

of jacks or marbles; a modern pre-teen 

whirling a fidget-spinner; a grown-up 

cubicle drone rebounding the tethered 

balls of a Newton cradle in one corner 

of the desk; or a CEO stealing time for 

a few strokes on the putting green along 

one wall of the executive suite. Play is 

not a luxury item, but a fundamental 

necessity. 

Shabbat is, of course, the prototype 

for letting go. After all, it commemorates 

God’s completion of the Week 

of Creation, and the very word shavat 

is a Hebrew verb that means “cease,” 

“relinquish,” “stop doing what you 

were doing.” Unfortunately, we are 

so conditioned to think of Shabbat in 

terms of ritualized holiness (worship, 

Torah study, candle lighting, refraining 

from creative tasks more fitting to a 

weekday), that we are inclined both to 

overlook and to undercut God’s jubilant 

invitation to us in Isaiah 48, “v’karata 

la-shabbat oneg,” “to call the Shabbat 

a delight.” 

The delight in question consists 

of the all-too-rare opportunity to play. 

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My neighboring rabbi in California, 

an ordinee of the Telshe Yeshivah, remembered 

fondly how as a kid he and 

his pals in Brooklyn went after davening 

to the neighborhood cinema for the 

Saturday matinée as a break from a 

six-day week spent learning Gemara. 

Medieval Talmud commentator Asher 

ben-Y’chiEil records that as a youngster 

his friends had a pick-up game of pelota 

out in the street after the tcholent lunch 

on Saturdays. 

Play percolates through Jewish life, 

and playfulness flows throughout the 

Jewish year. Simchat Torah wraps up the 

New Year season in the fall with some 

pretty frisky shenanigans. Chanukah 

features some heavy dreidel betting, 

as well as latkes and “l’chayim.” The 

Passover Seder has been the occasion 

for numerous wonderful games (hideand-seek 

with the afikomen, Ten Plagues 

show-and-tell, dress-up role-play, and 

the like). The Jews of Greece used to 

issue youngsters scallions resembling 

cats-of-nine-tails, and invite them to 

be Egyptian taskmasters going around 

the Seder table “flogging” the grownup 

“slaves.” And, of course, Purim is 

a jubilant party-hearty playtime that 

encourages costumes, noisemakers and 

every kind of hilarity. 

Playtime not only anchors us in the 

moment, but also takes us beyond the 

moment into something much higher 

and wider and broader and deeper. We 

of the Household of Israel are a fabulously 

ancient tribal people, living (as all 

tribal peoples do) a transcendent kind of 

dreamtime that gives time itself a whole 

new meaning. Our holy day celebrations 

throughout the year are stepping stones 

from the here-and-now to the There- 

And-Then, an ultimate brand of creative 

play that at one and the same time takes 

us out of ourselves and grounds us in 

each other. 

As such, our shared commitment 

to sanctity and joy means that we don’t 

need to practice for eternity. We’ve 

already got it down pat. 

Rabbi Mark Gross serves at the Jewish 

Congregation of Marco Island. 

Masked as anti-Zionism, the seeds of anti-Semitism 

are once again being sown 

By Jerrold L. Sobel, ZOA of SWFL President 

It seems hard to believe it’s been less It seems the Irish government 

than 100 years since Hitler came to with its centuries-long history of antipower 

in Germany. Soon following Semitism and the people that support 

his ascension on January 30, 1933, the them have no problem with Turkish 

Nazi leadership launched a national occupation of Northern Cypress, Russian 

economic boycott against Jewish businesses 

annexation of the Crimea, genocide 

throughout the country. 

in Syria, or any other dastardly events 

On the day of the boycott, Storm occurring in today’s world, but reserve 

Troopers stood menacingly in front of their angst for little Israel. 

Jewish-owned department stores, retail As proof that the law, which bans 

establishments, and offices of professionals 

the purchase of goods and services from 

such as doctors and lawyers with “illegal Israeli settlements,” wasn’t 

signs stating “Don’t Buy from Jews” being pushed through by an extreme, 

and “The Jews Are Our Misfortune.” fringe segment, a spokesman for the 

This was the direct antecedent to today’s Irish pro-Israel group, Irish4Israel, 

BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) 

said it “was endorsed by trade unions 

movement. 

and others and had the support of many 

We all know too well the horrors smaller parties.” He went on to say, 

which would soon follow. Yet masked as “The motivation is a naive hope to show 

anti-Zionism, the seeds of anti-Semitism solidarity with the Palestinians” due to 

are once again being sown, this time “an Irish obsession to identify with the 

under the banner of the BDS. 

perceived underdog.” 

Many people today associate this In a statement, the office of Israeli 

sinister movement with far-left radicals 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 

in alliance with Muslim groups said it was a shame that Ireland “con- 

on campus and for the most part that’s demns the only democratic state in the 

true. However, in January of this year, Middle East, and that Israel is outraged 

the Dail, which is the lower house of the over the legislation against it in the 

Irish parliament, broke ranks with the Irish parliament, which is indicative of 

rest of the European Union to support a hypocrisy and anti-Semitism.” 

law officially called the Control of Economic 

Although certain amendments still 

Activities Act. Although it does must be put in place before the law is 

not mention Israel, or even “Palestine” signed and becomes the law of the land, 

by name, its sponsor, Senator Frances it’s a done deal. It is backed by all of 

Black, has openly noted that “its wording 

Ireland’s opposition groups, including 

was carefully formulated so that it the Fianna Fail, Sinn Fein, Labour, the 

would only apply to the Jewish state.” Green Party, the independents and the 

Socialist Democrats. 

Mustafa Barghouti, the Secretary- 

General of the Palestinian National 

Initiative party, gleefully claimed the 

bill is a “great victory for the boycott, 

divestment and sanctions movement.” 

The National ZOA condemned this 

law with the following statement: “Efforts 

to criminalize business relations 

with Israeli Jews, and only Israeli Jews, 

because they are Israeli Jews living and 

operating businesses in the biblical, 

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historic heartland of the Jewish people, 

is clearly and unambiguously part of 

the BDS campaign which, as admitted 

freely by its originators, seek to delegitimize, 

economically harm and ultimately 

eliminate the Jewish state of Israel.” 

Our local chapter, the ZOA of 

Southwest Florida, urges Jews and all 

friends of Israel to strongly reconsider 

any non-essential travel plans to Ireland 

for the foreseeable future. 

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Preschool of the Arts update 

By Ettie Zaklos, Preschool Director 

It’s hard to read the news these 

days without seeing stories about 

the farm-to-table movement, the 

slow-food movement, organic food, 

sustainable agriculture and kitchen gardens. 

Here at Preschool of the Arts, we 

believe in teaching our children about 

the world around us, our responsibility 

to the environment, and our connection 

with nature. The environment, also 

known as the “third teacher” in Reggio 

philosophy, plays a crucial role in the 

learning experience of children. 

To bring that vision to life, our 

professionally landscaped Garden of 

the Arts and greenhouse on campus offers 

a comprehensive, natural outdoor 

space meant to engage the children in 

micro-environments. Students play an 

active role in creating the outdoor space 

by helping to plant our vegetable and 

sensory garden. In addition, our gardening 

specialist visits each week to lead 

planting and gardening projects, and 

to lovingly inspire our young students 

to discover the wonderful world of 

botany. 

The garden enlivens our school 

environment for the pleasure of our 

children and school families, and provides 

the optimal setting for engaging 

lessons pertaining to nature and the 

environment. In addition to beautifying 

our grounds, the garden allows our students 

to pick their own fresh snacks, and 

the children enjoy using the herbs and 

vegetables they grow to prepare healthy 

dishes in our Little Chefs program. It 

is so gratifying to see how the children 

have so much pride in their garden and 

to observe as they eagerly show off their 

hard work and beautiful plants to their 

parents on their way home. 

In January, our children had the 

opportunity for further in-depth exploration 

through a dedicated Gardening 

Day in honor of the Jewish holiday 

of Tu B’Shvat. Tu B’Shvat, which is 

compared to the Jewish Arbor Day, is 

traditionally known as the “birthday of 

the trees” and is a day that highlights our 

connections to each other and to nature. 

In keeping with the theme of the day, 

the children planted some fresh seeds 

in the Garden of the Arts and harvested 

broccoli sprout heads which they then 

got to take home. Our classes enjoyed 

delicious natural treats such as strawberries, 

basil, lavender and mint as well as 

the unveiling of a new fruit tree! 

The value of community is an 

important theme at our preschool, and 

so we made February “Community 

Helpers” month. Throughout the month 

we explored the careers of the people 

who enhance our lives, expanding the 

children’s understanding of the world 

around them. We welcomed parents and 

members of our community to visit and 

share their careers with our students. 

We are sure that the enriching experience 

left a lasting impression on our 

students and opened their eyes to new 

possibilities. 

FOCUS ON YOUTH 


As the winter months fly by, our 

preschool team is also busy developing 

and enhancing our outstanding summer 

camp, as well as next year’s preschool 

curriculum. Get a taste of what makes 

Preschool of the Arts so popular at our 

unique Summer of the Arts experience! 

Our widely acclaimed summer program 

for children ages 18 months - 8 years 

integrates various creative arts and educational 

themes in a safe, multi-sensory 

and Jewish-spirited setting. This year 

our theme is “Animal Planet,” and it will 

allow your child to discover the wild and 

wonderful world around us as we learn 

about animals who live on land, sea and 

high in the sky! 

Summer of the Arts 2019 enrollment 

is filling up quickly and we are nearing 

capacity enrollment for the 2019-2020 

school year. For more information or to 

register, please call 239.263.2620. 

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Gardening at Preschool of the Arts 

emple Shalom Preschool update 

y Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director 

ur little ones really had a taste 

of a cold winter this month. 

They learned about hibernaion, 

snowflakes and even made snow. 

e celebrated our 100 th day of school 

ith parties and posters, and a few of our 

eachers and kids even aged and came 

o school as 100-year-old teachers and 

tudents! 

We had an amazing Mitzvah Day on 

ebruary 10. Our TSP families are very 

excited and involved, raising money for 

Meals of Hope, donating to the collection 

of items for Toiletries for Homeless 

Children, the Purple Bag Project, 

Humane Society and more. They came 

on Mitzvah Day and helped pack bags of 

toiletries for homeless children, supplies 

for children who are going through chemotherapy, 

and baked dog biscuits for 

the Humane Society. We are so proud of 

the parents’ involvement and setting the 

groundwork for showing their children 

the acts of mitzvot. 

We continue to feel blessed that the 


supports our programs. Through a generous 

grant, we were able to bring the 

acclaimed Billy Jonas to Temple Shalom 

Preschool for a free community concert. 

He was fantastic, and we hope to have 

him back again in the future. 

On Friday, March 22, TSP will host 

the 2 nd Annual Community-Wide Purim 

Carnival, another free event sponsored 

by a generous grant from the Jewish 

Federation of Greater Naples. The 

event will showcase Temple Shalom 

Preschool and celebrate Purim. We will 

have music, a bounce house, inflatable 

obstacle course, a petting zoo, stilt 

walker, Haman’s Dunk Tank, arts and 

crafts, a special Purim puppet show and, 

of course, hamentashen! The event is 

from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and everyone 

will dress up in their favorite Purim 

costumes! 

Pre-K and Lion’s Orientations were 

attended by our rising Cub and Lion’s 

parents, as well as new families, and 

those who were placed on our school 


waiting list. It is a credit to our amazing 

teachers, staff and curriculum that we 

have an overwhelming interest in our 

outstanding school. Because of this, we 

are nearing our capacity and only a few 

spots are left. We are looking forward to 

another great new school year. 

It is that time of the year, Teacher 

Appreciation Week, when we come 

together to celebrate all the wonderful 

teachers who may have touched us in 

some special way. I am thankful for 

the amazing staff that works in our preschool. 

Our staff is highly qualified, but 

more importantly, they come every day 

with endless energy and enthusiasm for 

the important job they do. It is through 

their efforts that we are able to offer so 

many excellent programs and the TSP 

Experience to the children. Hooray to 

our teachers! 

For a tour or information about 

Temples Shalom Preschool, please call 

the office at 239.455.3227 or email 

preschool@naplestemple.org. 

Sign up for The PJ Library and you’ll receive 

a FREE, high-quality children’s book or CD 

each month. The PJ Library will enrich your 

family’s life with Jewish stories and songs 

– and it’s absolutely FREE for families with 

children from six months up to eight years of 

age in Collier County. 

The PJ Library is brought to 

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by the Naples Senior Center at 

JFCS. For more information, 

please call 239.325.4444. 

Photo courtesy of The PJ Library 

Billy Jonas performs at a concert for Temple Shalom Preschoolers and the families

FOCUS ON YOUTH 

aples BBYO happenings 

y Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region 

n February, Naples AZA (boys chapter) 

went fishing off of Naples Pier, 

and the BBGs (girls chapter) particiated 

in a scavenger hunt in downtown 

Naples. 

Are you in middle 

school and want 

to start participating 

in BBYO? On 

Sunday, March 3, 

BBYO’s middle 

school program 

Jessica Zimmerman 

will be headed to 

he CenturyLink Sports Complex in 

ort Myers for a Philadelphia Phillies 

s Minnesota Twins 

pring training baseall 

game. Tickets 

re $20. To sign up 

efore tickets run 

ut, use this link: bit. 

y/philliesvstwins. On Sunday, March 

7, please join us for kayaking through 

he Everglades from noon to 3:30 p.m. 

or more information and to register use 

his link: bit.ly/kayaking123. 

Are you a middle or high schooler 

ho needs some community service 

ours? On Sunday, April 7, Naples and 

ort Myers BBYO will be participating 


in BBYO’s international day of giving 

called JServe. Our cause this year is to 

create awareness and assist the homeless 

children in our area. There are approximately 

800 homeless children in need of 

food every day when they leave school 

in Naples. If you would like to help our 

cause, please donate food or, preferably, 

gift cards to restaurants and grocery 

stores. Drop them off or send them to 

Jessica Zimmerman, Jewish Federation 

of Greater Naples, 

2500 Vanderbilt 

Beach Rd., #2201, 

Naples, FL 34109. 

Everything donated 

will be directly given 

to a homeless child in our community. 

We will be collecting donations through 

April 7. If you are in grades 6-12, contact 

me if you would like to get involved 

on April 7. 

To be added to our mailing list email 

or to contact local staff about upcoming 

programs, questions or concerns, email 

me at jesszimmerman@bbyo.org. 


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SYNAGOGUES 

Beth Tikvah update 

Phil 

Jason 

President 

BETH TIKVAH www.bethtikvahnaples.org / 239-434-1818 

Please join us for Purim services 

with Megillah readings on 

Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 

p.m. and Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 

a.m. Come in costumes. Bring your 

noisemakers. Have a blast! 

Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study Group 

These lively learning sessions usually 

meet monthly on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. 

There is no charge to participate, and 

nonmembers are welcome. Contact 

Elaine Kamin at elainekamin@gmail. 

com. 

The March 3 program facilitator 

is Terri Kline. Her topic is Binocular 

Vision by Edith Pearlman. The book 

offers 13 new stories in which Edith 

Pearlman’s favorite theme of accommodation 

continues, as well as the themes 

of young love, old love, thwarted love 

and love denied; of Jews and their dilemmas; 

of marriage, family, death and 

betrayal. The settings are Maine, Central 

America, Hungary, Tsarist Russia, and 

the town of Godolphin, Massachusetts, 

by now familiar to Pearlman’s readers. 

Lecture with Neil Adelman 

Neil Adelman is a retired attorney from 

Chicago. He has spoken on various Jewish 

subjects at Beth Tikvah in Naples, 

and at synagogues and men’s clubs in 

the Chicago area for several years, as 

well as at the MCA in 2018. Neil is also 

an experienced opera lecturer, having 

lectured on opera in Chicago for 14 

years and for the Renaissance Academy 

in Naples for six years. On Thursday, 

March 14 at 7:30 p.m., his topic will 

be “Jewish Immigration to the U.S.” 

Light refreshments follow. Cost: $15 

requested from nonmembers. RSVP to 

239.434.1818 or bethtikvahnaples@ 

icloud.com. 

Lecture with Sam Geist 

Sam’s early business roots in sporting 

goods retail (he ran a 15-store chain) 

taught him well about our volatile, 

everchanging marketplace. His experience 

provides us with an invaluable 

perspective that he has been sharing 

with audiences across North and South 

America and Europe for almost 20 

years. He is much in demand as a motivational 

speaker for business-related 

organizations. 

On Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., 

Sam offers the latest edition of his 

views about “The Speed of Change and 

Its Consequences in Our Daily Life.” 

Think of technological change, lifestyle 

change and communication change. 

Refreshments follow the presentation. 

Cost: $15 requested from nonmembers. 

RSVP to 239.434.1818 or bethtikvahnaples@icloud.com. 

Lectures by Gerald Sager Scholar-in- 

Residence Rabbi Benjamin J. Segal 

Friday, March 8 following 6:15 p.m. 

service and “Eat & Learn” Shabbat 

– “A Stone’s Throw Away:” personal 

reflections on living in Israel 

and meeting Arab neighbors. 

Saturday, March 9 following Kiddush 

Luncheon (at approximately 

noon) – “Jerusalem Viewed from 

Afar: Then and Now,” incorporating 

psalms relating to Jerusalem. 

Saturday, March 9 after Havdalah 

(at approximately 6:30 p.m.) – 

“Must Israel Do Tshuvah?” When 

you do what you must and are still 

unhappy. 

Sunday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. 

(following morning minyan) – “The 

State of Judaism in the Jewish 

State.” Thoughts on the Masorti 

movement. 

See the profile of Rabbi Segal on 

page 18. 

Religious services schedule 

Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. “In 

season” (now upon us) they follow a 

“social hour” beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

Enjoy friendship, wine and a nibble. 

Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. 

and conclude with a Kiddush luncheon. 

Each Sunday through winter and early 

spring we offer a minyan at 9:00 a.m.We 

convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon 

request. Please join us at any service. 

Our participatory worship services 

and most other events are held at 1459 

Pine Ridge Road, just west of Mission 

Square Plaza. For more information, 

call 239.434.1818, email bethtikvah 

naples@aol.com or visit www.bethtik 

vahnaples.org. You can reach Rabbi 

Chorny directly at 239.537.5257. 

JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND www.marcojcmi.com / 239-642-0800 

othing is as constant as change 

y Sue R. Baum, President 

n Thursday, March 14, my 

presidency of the Jewish Congregation 

of Marco Island for 

he past four years will draw to a close. 

his was not my first turn as president as 

also served back in 2006. Though this 

erm was very different (we survived a 

urricane after all), it was still the same 

in regards to our congregation. 

When asked what is so special about 

JCMI, I always answer, “The congregants.” 

I know each one very well. I 

know the special backgrounds of each 

one. There is talent in each congregant. 

When asked to be a chair or to serve 

on a committee, our members always 

respond with gusto. 

The synagogue enriches our Jewish 

life. In addition, the synagogue has 

evolved into a community asset. The 

programs offered attract many thousands 

in the greater community each 

year. The numbers that attend our programs 

demonstrate that we are in touch 

with our community at large. 

I thank the congregation for the unconditional 

support given to me during 

these years. Good luck to the incoming 

president, Ted Bunten. 

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION www.naplesjewishcongregation.org / 239-431-3858 

ooking forward to an exciting March calendar 

Steve 

McCloskey 

President 

very year, the “season” seems to 

fly by even faster than the year 

before. As I pen this, February 

s upon us, with so much happening in 

aples, both in the Greater Naples Jewsh 

community and beyond. It requires a 

reathtaking pace to keep up with just a 

mattering of the exciting events unfoldng 

on a daily basis. It’s good that many 

f us are “retired” and able to partake of 

his smorgasbord of attractions. 

At NJC, our plate is full of delecable 

offerings in March, sure to appeal 

o all palates. First up on the NJC “hit 

arade” is a multimedia celebration of 

he beloved Broadway classic, Fiddler 

n the Roof. It will be presented by 

enowned “edu-tainer” Ellen Katz on 

unday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the 

nitarian Universalist Congregation of 

reater Naples (the “UU”), where NJC 

as its spiritual home. Ellen will regale 

s with the “inside scoop” on Fiddler’s 

enesis and history, its collaborators, its 

tars through multiple productions and 

ts unforgettable music. It has a timeless 

nd universal message that tugs at our 

eartstrings. Ellen will enchant us with 

unusual and historic visual settings of 

one of our most enduring musical masterpieces. 

Tickets are $10, cash or check, 

at the door. Reservations on our website 

are recommended. Ellen has requested 

that the net proceeds be donated to the 

University of Maryland Greenbaum 

Cancer Center, in memory of Dr. Albert 

Katz. Please join us for this entertaining 

and enlightening event. 

Game Day is up next, literally, the 

next day, on Monday, March 11, starting 

at 10:30 a.m, at Cypress Woods Country 

Club. When I wrote about Game Day for 

the February Federation Star, I indicated 

to make your reservations early, since 

“…the game tables fill up fast.” This 

premonition came true again this year. 

As of January 21, the tables were full. 

There’s always next year. 

On Friday, March 22, starting at 

about 5:00 p.m., NJC will present its 

annual Purim spiel, this year written by 

Jane Galler, our Cantorial Soloist. It is 

entitled “A Polly-Esther Purim,” with 

a ’70s disco theme. It promises to be 

a hilarious fun-filled spoof with lots of 

acting and singing by participating NJC 

members. The spiel will be followed by 

a light repast and our Purim Shabbat 

service, led by Rabbi Herman. 

Rounding out our busy March social 

calendar will be the Roaring ’20s Dixieland 

Jazz Night on Saturday, March 23 

from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Pelican 

Marsh Community Center. This event 

stay connected at 


was a real crowd pleaser a few years ago 

and is back this year by popular demand. 

This night of music and dancing is a 

trip down memory lane, featuring the 

always well-received Art Blatt and the 

White Caps. The $28 charge includes 

delicious appetizers and desserts. Part of 

the proceeds will be donated to help provide 

meals for the homeless children of 

Collier County, who number in excess 

of 1,200 enrolled in our local schools. 

So put on your dancing shoes and join 

us for a good cause. Advance reservations 

only; no tickets will be sold at the 

door. Go to the NJC website to make 

your reservations. 

There is much going on at NJC. We 

continue our very important partnership 

with Food Angels, doing our small part 

to assist those in need in Collier County. 

Our havurot are jelling and participating 

in many activities together. Remember, 

we are the small congregation with the 

big heart. Come worship with us to 

experience the NJC difference. 

Center for Judaic, Holocaust, 

and Genocide Studies 

Dedicated to educating all sectors of society about 

Jewish civilization, the Holocaust, and genocide through: 

• scholarship 

• outreach 

• inquiry 

• sharing knowledge 

• preserving the record 

• helping teachers 

• encouraging students 

Visit www.fgcu.edu/hc/ 

Dr. Paul Bartrop, Director

ORGANIZATIONS 


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COLLIER/LEE CHAPTER OF HADASSAH www.hadassah.org / 732-539-4011 

What’s magical about Hadassah? 

Diane 

Schwartz 

Collier/Lee 

Hadassah 

President 

The combination of a significant 

and world-changing mission and 

the women who carried it forward 

and “made it happen” for 106 years 

is certainly a recipe for magic. What 

better way to celebrate the “Power of 

Women Who Do,” Hadassah’s slogan, 

than to honor a group of Collier and 

Lee County women who not only have 

dedicated their time, energy and passion 

to ensure the sustaining growth of the 

chapter, but also the mission Hadassah 

brings to the United States, Israel and 

the world? Plan to join us on Sunday, 

April 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Audubon 

Country Club to celebrate. 

“It’s Magical…A Tribute to Collier/ 

Lee Hadassah’s Past Presidents” takes 

note of the importance of 22 women 

who have served as presidents of the 

chapter, their leadership and commitment 

to Hadassah’s work. 

Honorees from both Collier and Lee 

counties are Karen Cohn, Gayle Dorio, 

Muriel Freedman, Penny MacIntyre, 

Mimi Manpel, Merrill Paletsky, Shirley 

Robbins, Rae Rubin, Sylvia Simko, 

Shirley Gilbert, Connie Mansfield, 

Sharon Treiser, Ruth Hubing, Miriam 

Silver, Helene Weiss, Judi Palay, Iris 

Shur, Shelley Skelton, Dena Sklaroff, 

Lynn Wilner and Marciadee Zolot- 

Newman. 

Hadassah and community members 

and friends will proudly come together 

to recognize the significant accomplishments 

of these outstanding women 

and enjoy a special performance by 

noted entertainer Keith Raygor, with his 

unique blend of “magic, mind reading 

and music.” 

Also magical is that funds raised 

at the celebration support the Hadassah 

360 degrees of Healing – The Full 

Circle Campaign. The Hadassah Medical 

Organization (HMO) has completely 

reimagined its Round Building, home to 

the world-famous Chagall Windows and 

the original inpatient center and core of 

the Hadassah Ein Kerem campus. 

Through the project, HMO will add 

200 new beds; renovate 17 operating 

rooms with state-of-the-art equipment; 

improve efficiency and reduce waiting 

time for surgery; expand treatment offerings; 

reconfigure and improve the interior 

space on each floor so that doctors 

and nurses can respond to patients more 

SAVE THE DATE: 

Fri., Mar. 15: Hadassah Shabbat Zachor, 7:30, Temple Shalom 

Tue., Mar. 19: Spring Luncheon, 10:45-2:00, Audubon Country Club 

Wed., Mar. 27: Hadassah-sponsored Jewish Book Festival event, 1:00-3:30, Temple Shalom 

Thu., Apr. 4: A Taste of Passover, 2:00-4:00 

Sun., Apr. 7: Hadassah Gala, “It’s Magical,” 5:00-9:00, Audubon Country Club 

Fri., Apr. 12: Chai Society Event 

Fri., May 3: Shabbat Under the Stars Pot Luck Dinner, 6:30 

quickly; create larger rooms to give 

patients more privacy; strengthen the 

building’s infrastructure; upgrade the 

HVAC system; and protect the hospital 

from earthquakes and conventional, 

biological or chemical attacks. 

The doctors at the two Hadassah 

hospitals treat 1,000,000 patients a year 

and treat all who come through their 

doors regardless of race, religion or 

ethnicity. That’s magical! 

HMO physicians collaborate with 

many of the world’s most prestigious 

research centers, hospitals and universities. 

The results are magical, reflecting 

the vision, dedication and hard work of 

Hadassah Founder Henrietta Szold and 

the many women who have followed 

her in enthusiasm and commitment to 

a cause greater than themselves. 

The value and personal satisfaction 

of reaching beyond one’s self, 

supporting and volunteering for such 

a significant organization, it is truly a 

special feeling. In fact, “It’s Magical!” 

For more information, email me at 

dianepschwartz@gmail.com. 

JEWISH WAR VETERANS https://jwvpost202.wordpress.com/ 239-261-3270 

JWV Post 202 update 

Harve Sturm 

Commander 

JWV 

Post #202 

JWV of the USA: 

120 years of patriotic service 

Jews who served in the Spanish-American 

War organized the Hebrew Veterans 

of the War with Spain. President 

Theodore Roosevelt, who had a Jewish 

contingent among his Rough Riders, 

was named an honorary member. The 

Hebrew Union and Hebrew Veterans 

of the War with Spain arranged for 

joint operations while retaining separate 

identities. In 1912, the organizations 

became the Hebrew Union Veterans Associations 

(HUVA), which succeeded in 

securing passage of legislation removing 

restrictions against Jews serving in 

the New York State National Guard. 

Five years later, HUVA joined with 

several civic and religious Jewish agencies 

to form the Jewish Welfare Board 

(JWB). In January 1918, JWB was 

designated as the agency responsible 

for endorsing rabbis to serve as military 

chaplains and providing staff at military 

recreation centers at home and abroad. 

In 1924, the organization changed 

its name to the Jewish War Veterans 

(JWV) and published the first issue of a 

national magazine, The Jewish Veteran, 

which was mailed to all members. It 

has been published continuously ever 

since. JWV secured passage of legislation 

requiring the American Battlefield 

Monuments Commission to place Star 

of David markers on the graves of Jewish 

soldiers buried in war cemeteries in 

France. (to be continued…) 

On January 19, we began the New 

Year with an outstanding turnout of new 

members, patriot members and Post 

members who have recently returned 

to Naples. The Post attendees wore 

dress uniforms and were honored by 

our special guest, Harvey Charter, Post 

Commander of Fort Myers and Commander 

of the Southwest Florida Jewish 

War Veterans. 

We all pledged allegiance to the 

flag, and sang the National Anthem followed 

by “God Bless America.” 

We are planning our yearly fundraising 

event for Sunday, March 10 at 

Seasons 52, with all funds received to 

be donated to local and national Jewish 

organizations. 

We welcome those who have served 

in the U.S. Military (combat not required). 

Potential new members are 

always welcome. 

If you are not a veteran but patriotic 

and dedicated to our Jewish values, you 

are invited to support and uphold our 

Post as a patron member. 

For more information, please visit 

jwvpost202.wordpress.com, call 

239.261.3270 or email jwvpost202@ 

gmail.com. 

HUMANISTIC JEWISH HAVURAH www.hjhswfl.org / 248-417-2514 

“Israel’s Nation State Law: Is it Good for the Jews?” 

Paula 

Creed 

HJH 

President 

The Humanistic Jewish Havurah 

of Southwest Florida invites you 

to a discussion with Israeli journalist 

Amir Tibon on Sunday afternoon, 

March 17. Mr. Tibon covers Washington, 

D.C., for Haaretz. His topic will be 

“Israel’s Nation State Law: Is it Good 

for the Jews?” 

The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. 

with coffee and chat in the David G. 

Willens Community Room of the Jewish 

Federation of Greater Naples, 2500 

Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, 

Naples. Mr. Tibon will begin his conversation 

with us, via skype, promptly 

at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required, 

so please contact Dena Sklaroff at denas27@aol.com 

or 239.591.0101. 

Before moving to Washington in 

2017, Amir lived for two years in Kibbutz 

Nahal Oz, the closest place in Israel 

to the Gaza Strip. He is the co-author 

of The Last Palestinian, a biography 

of Mahmoud Abbas, published in July 

2017. Amir’s writing on Israel and the 

Middle East has appeared in Foreign 

Affairs, The Atlantic, Politico Magazine, 

The New Yorker, The New Republic 

and The Jerusalem Post. He has been 

interviewed on CNN, Al-Jazeera, CBS 

and MSNBC. 

On July 25, 2018, following months 

of controversy and nearly seven years 

of heated debate, the Knesset adopted 

a new Basic Law titled “Israel - The 

Nation State of the Jewish People” by a 

vote of 62-55. Since Israel has no written 

constitution, the Basic Law provides 

legal statements outlining the rights of 

the individual and fundamental principles 

of the state that are expected to be 

incorporated into a formal constitution 

if one is approved. 

The law is now one of more than 

a dozen Basic Laws that can only be 

amended by a majority in the Knesset. 

Two others, on human dignity and 

on liberty and freedom of occupation, 

both enacted in the 1990s, address the 

values of the state as both Jewish and 

democratic. 

Since Israel was established, it has 

grappled with the inherent tensions 

between its dual aspirations of being 

both a Jewish and democratic state. The 

new law, portrayed by proponents as 

restoring that balance in the aftermath of 

judicial rulings that favored democratic 

values, nonetheless struck critics as an 

effort to tip the scales sharply toward 

Jewishness. 

Its passage demonstrated the ascendancy 

of ultranationalists in Israel’s 

government who have been emboldened 

by the gains of similarly nationalist and 

populist movements in Europe and elsewhere, 

as Mr. Netanyahu has increasingly 

embraced illiberal democracies 

like that of Hungary, whose far-right 

prime minister, Viktor Orban, arrived in 

Jerusalem for a friendly visit only hours 

before the vote. 

Moments after the vote, Arab lawmakers 

ripped up copies of the bill while 

crying out, “Apartheid!” 

A flood of criticism also followed 

from groups outside Israel and from 

Jews in the diaspora. The European 

Union said the law could harm prospects 

of a two-state solution. The Anti- 

Defamation League said there were 

problematic elements in the law that 

might lead some to question Israel’s 

commitment to pluralism. 

The Jewish Federations of North 

America decried the clause stipulating 

only Jews have a right to self-determination 

in Israel. “Jewish Federations stand 

shoulder to shoulder with the Druze 

community and urge Israeli legislators 

to work with the community as soon 

as possible to address their very real 

concerns.” 

The Reform Movements in North 

America and Israel feel the bill causes 

“real damage to marginalized communities 

within Israel and to the relationship 

between Israel and Diaspora Jewry.” 

In the face of these objections, the 

Havurah is providing an opportunity to 

learn more about this topic from a noted 

Israeli. Come learn about this law from 

another perspective. 

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 

Candle 

SUNDAY 

lighting 

MONDAY 

times: 

March 1: 6:10 





March 2019 – 5779 Get the Service you Deserve 

TUESDAY 

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

1 

2 

5:30pm HJH Pot Luck Dinner 8:30am TS Torah Talk 

6:15pm BT Services 

9:30am BT Services 

7:00pm NJC Services 

9:30am JCMI Torah Study & Svcs 

7:30pm JCMI Federation 10:00am CHA Services 

Shabbat Services 10:00am TS Services 

7:30pm TS Services 

6:00pm MCA Sweetheart Dance 

3 

9:00am BT Sunday School 

9:00am TS Sunday School 

11:30am TS Hebrew School 

3:00pm JRCA Purim Party 

7:30pm BT Film Festival 

4 

1:00pm HDH Board Meeting 

4:00pm HM Exec Comm Mtg 

5:30pm HM Triumph 

5 

1:30pm JFGN CJD Meeting 

6 

9:30am Jewish Book Festival 

1:30pm Jewish Book Festival 

4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 

4:45pm TS Hebrew School 

7:00pm Israel Night 

7 

9:00am JFGN IAC Meeting 

4:30pm BT Hebrew School 

7:00pm BBYO Youth Program 

7:00pm GS Event 

8 


6:30pm BT Scholar-in- 

Residence 


7:30pm JCMI Services 


9 

9:30am BT Services / Scholar-in- 

Residence 


10:00am CHA Services 

10:00am TS Services 

7:00pm TS Fundraiser Gala 

10 

9:00am BT Sunday School 

9:00am TS Sunday School 

10:00am BT Rosh Chodesh Grp 


2:30pm CJD Program 


11 

10:00am NJC Game Day 

12 

10:00am Jewish Genealogy 

10:00am WCA Canasta Day 

11:30am TS-S Luncheon 

7:00pm JFGN Board Meeting 

13 

11:00am JFGN Marco Island 

Event 

4:00pm NJC Board Meeting 



7:00pm JFGN IAC Speaker 

from CAMERA 

14 

9:00am JFGN IAC Meeting 

12:00pm MCA Luncheon 

2:00pm NJC Board Meeting 



7:00pm JCMI Annual Meeting 

15 

6:00pm NJC Annual Meeting 




7:30pm TS Hadassah Shabbat 

Services 

16 





7:30pm JCMI Cultural Series 

17 18 

9:00am BT Sunday School 10:45am HDH Study Group 

9:00am TS Sunday School 3:45pm Israel Tennis Center 


Exhibition 

1:30pm HJH Program 

4:30pm GenShoah Program 


19 20 Purim Eve 

1:00pm HDH Spring Luncheon 11:00am WCA Volunteer Lunch 

5:00pm JHSSWF Master Class 4:30pm CHA Hebrew School 


21 Purim 22 

12:00pm JWV Brunch 

4:00pm BT Board Meeting 




6:30pm JCMI Purim Dinner 




23 





24 25 

10:15am TS Purim Carnival 11:00am JFGN JCRC Meeting 

2:00pm JCMI Film Festival 


31 

11:30am JFGN Power of 

Community Celebration 

2:30pm CJD Program 

26 27 

7:00pm TS Board Meeting 1:00pm Jewish Book Festival 



28 


5:00pm JFGN Craig Taubman 

Concert 


7:00pm JCMI Board Meeting 

29 



7:30pm TS Soulful Shabbat 

30 




10:00am NJC Services 


The programs listed on the calendar in the Federation Star and on the Federation website (www.jewishnaples.org) 

are sometimes prepared months in advance, so please verify the date, time and venue before you attend an event. 

Key: 

• AJC: American Jewish Committee 

• BT: Beth Tikvah 

• CHA: Chabad Jewish Center of Naples 

• CHA-M: Chabad Men’s Club 

• CJD: Catholic-Jewish Dialogue 

• GS: GenShoah of SWFL 

• HDH: Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah 

• HJH: Humanistic Jewish Havurah 

Throughout the year, some holidays fall within the normal work week. 

The Federation office will be closed in observance of those holidays listed in all CAPITAL LETTERS. 

• HM: Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida 

• IAC: Israel Advocacy Committee 

• JCMI: Jewish Congregation of Marco Island 

• JCMI-M: JCMI Men’s Club 

• JCMI-S: JCMI Sisterhood 

• JCRC: Jewish Community Relations Council 

• JFCS: Naples Senior Center at JFCS 

• JFGN: Jewish Federation of Greater Naples 

• JHSSWF: Jewish Historical Society of SWFL 

• JNF: Jewish National Fund 

• JRCA: Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance 

• JWV: Jewish War Veterans 

• MCA: Men’s Cultural Alliance 

• NJC: Naples Jewish Congregation 

• NJC-M: Naples Jewish Congregation Men’s Club 

• NJC-S: Naples Jewish Congregation Sisterhood 

• TS: Temple Shalom 

• TS-M: Temple Shalom Men’s Club 

• TS-S: Temple Shalom Sisterhood 

• WCA: Women’s Cultural Alliance 

• YJP: Young Jewish Professionals 

• ZOA: Zionist Organization of America 

Federation Star Publication Policy 

The Federation Star is a subsidized arm of the 

Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN). Its purpose 

and function is to publicize the activities and programs 

of the Federation, and to publicize the ongoing activities 

of the established and recognized Jewish organizations 

in Greater Naples. 

The goal of the JFGN is to reach out and unite 

all Jews of the Greater Naples area. While differing 

opinions and points of view do, and will continue to, 

exist about many issues of importance to Jews, the 

Federation Star will confine itself to publishing ONLY 

items that report the facts of actual events of concern 

to Jews and will only offer commentary that clearly intends 

to unite all Jews in a common purpose or purposes. 

Critical or derogatory comments directed at individuals 

or organizations will NOT be published. 

(Adopted by the Offi cers and Board of Trustees 

of the Jewish Federation of Collier County 1/98) 

To avoid misunderstandings, controversies and destructive 

divisions among our people, the Officers and 

Board of Trustees of the “Federation” have adopted the 

following publication policy: 

Advertisements: All advertisements, regardless of their 

sponsor, shall be paid for in full, at the established rates, 

prior to publication. The contents of all advertisements 

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to the approval of the Federation Board. 

Regular Columns: Regular columns shall be accepted only 

from leaders (Rabbis, Presidents, Chairs) of established and 

recognized Jewish organizations in Greater Naples and the 

designated Chairs of the regular committees of the Jewish 

Federation of Greater Naples. 

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shall be accepted from established Jewish organizations 

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applicable to paid advertisements, as set forth above. 

News Items: Only those news items pertaining to matters 

of general interest to the broadest cross-section of 

the Jewish Community will be accepted for publication. 

Note: Items of controversial opinions and points of 

view, about political issues, will not be accepted for 

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All persons and organizations objecting to the 

actions and rulings of the Editor or Publications Committee 

Chair shall have the right to appeal those rulings 

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The mission of the Jewish 

Federation of Greater 

Naples is to enhance 

and enrich the quality of 

Jewish life by recognizing 

and supporting the 

charitable, educational, 

humanitarian and 

social service needs of 

the Jewish community 

locally, nationally, 

overseas and in the 

State of Israel. 

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so do I plant for those who will come after me." 

-The Talmud

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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 

Cantor Donna Azu 

James H. Perman, D.D., 

Rabbi Emeritus 

Debra Antzis, President 

Deborah Rosen Fidel, Executive Dir. 

Susan Feld, Interim Rel. School Dir. 

Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director 

Jim Cochran, Music Director 

Shabbat Services: 

Shabbat Eve - Friday 7:30 p.m. 

Shabbat - Saturday 10:00 a.m. 

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 

Shabbat Services 

Friday 7:30 p.m. 

Seasonal: Saturday Talmud-Torah at 

9:30 a.m. and Shachrit at 10:30 a.m. 

Rabbi’s Life Long Learning Series 

Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival 

Saul I. Stern Cultural Series 

JCMI Book Club 

NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION 

(Reform) 

Services are held at: 

The Unitarian Congregation 

6340 Napa Woods Way 

Rabbi Howard Herman 

431-3858 

Email: rabbi@naplesjewishcongregation.org 

www.naplesjewishcongregation.org 

Stephen P. McCloskey, President 

Jane Galler, Cantorial Soloist 


Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. 

May - August: services once a month 

Sisterhood • Men’s Club 

Adult Education • Adult Choir 

Social Action • Community Events 

BETH TIKVAH 

(Conservative) 



(just west of Mission Square Plaza) 

Phone: 434-1818 

Email: bethtikvahnaples@aol.com 

Website: www.bethtikvahnaples.org 

Rabbi Ammos Chorny 

Phil Jason, President 

Sue Hammerman, Secretary 


Friday evenings at 6:15 p.m. 

Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. 

Youth Education 

Adult Education 

Community Events 

Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Adult Education 

Havurot • Youth Groups • Religious School 

Judaic Library • Hebrew School • Pre-School 

Adult Choir • Social Action • Outreach 

Naples’ only Judaica Shop 

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 - Saturday 10am 

• 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 

The Federation Star is published 

monthly, September through July, 

by the Jewish Federation 

of Greater Naples. 

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road 

Suite 2201 

Naples, FL 34109-0613 

Phone: 239-263-4205 

Fax: 239-263-3813 

E-mail: info@jewishnaples.org 

Website: www.jewishnaples.org 

Volume 28, No. 7 

March 2019 

40 pages 

USPS Permit No. 419 

Publisher: 


Editor: 

Ted Epstein, 239-249-0699 


Design: 

Federation Media Group, Inc. 

Advertising: 

Joy Walker 

941-284-0520 

April 2019 Issue Deadlines: 

Editorial: March 4 

Advertising: March 7 

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Form 

If we canvassed our audience, we’d probably discover 

that quite a few of you have colored the Endowment Fund 

of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and the Jewish 

community into your wills and trusts. It’s certainly easel 

enough to do. 

And if you haven’t, our curator, Jeffrey Feld, can show 

you the landscape of charitable giving vehicles. There’s 

a broad palette available for you to paint the picture of 

your choice. 

Why not exhibit your talent at maintaining our Jewish heritage? 

Sculpt an estate plan with a lifetime gift or bequest 

to the Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation. And why 

not do it today while there’s…. 

Still life? 

For more information on gift planning, 

call Jeffrey Feld, 

Federation President/CEO, 

at 239.263.4205. 

Please note our email addresses: 

Jeffrey Feld, Federation President/CEO – jfeld@jewishnaples.org 

Renee’ Bialek, Community Program Coordinator – rbialek@jewishnaples.org 

Marcy Friedland, Capital Campaign Dev. Dir. – mfriedland@jewishnaples.org 

Julie Hartline, Campaign Associate – jhartline@jewishnaples.org 

Nathan Ricklefs, Database Manager – nricklefs@jewishnaples.org 

Teresa Zimmerman, Finance and Oper. Mgr. – tzimmerman@jewishnaples.org 

General information requests – info@jewishnaples.org 

Joy Walker, Director of Sales – walkerjoy62@yahoo.com 

Ted Epstein, Editor, Federation Star – fedstar18@gmail.com 

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Jewish Organizations 

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(All area codes are 239 unless otherwise noted.) 


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 

• President: Ida Margolis, 963-9347 

Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah 

• President: Diane Schwartz, 732-539-4011 

Holocaust Museum & 

Cohen Education Center 

• President: Herb Berkeley, 263-9200 

Humanistic Jewish Havurah 

• Paula Creed, 495-8484 

Israel Bonds 

• Monica DiGiovanni, 727-282-1124 

Jewish Historical Society 

of Southwest Florida 

• President: Marina Berkovich, 566-1771 

Jewish National Fund 

• Uri Smajovits, 727-239-6290 

Jewish War Veterans Post 202 

• Commander, Harvey Sturm, 261-3270 

• Senior Vice Commander, 

M/Gen. Bernard L. Weiss, USAF Ret. 594-7772 

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: Edward Anchel 

• President/CEO: Dr. Jaclynn Faffer 


• President: Elaine Soffer, 431-7905 

Zionist Organization of America 

• President: Jerry Sobel, 914-329-1024 

Federation Membership 

According to the bylaws of the Jewish Federation of Greater 

Naples, members are those individuals who make an annual 

gift of $36 or more to the Annual Federation Campaign in 

our community. For more information, call Julie Hartline, 

Campaign Associate, at the Federation office at 239.263.4205.


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· Luxurious lakefront residences 

· Boardwalk & yoga pavilion 

· Clubhouse with resort-style pool & spa 

Please Join Us to Learn More at Our 

Informational Luncheon 

Friday, March 22nd at 11:30 am 

Moorings Park Grande Lake Sales Gallery 

7330 Premier Drive, Naples, FL 34105 

RSVP by March 19th 

239.842.2558 

Entrance Fees from $1.5 million and 70% refundable 

For information on this new community, please call 239-842-2558 

7330 Premier Drive, Naples, Florida 34105 I MooringsParkGL.org 

Visit our Sales Gallery Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 

Now open Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm & Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Moorings Park® is a nationally accredited, non-profit, Medicare-certified community and one of the only Life Plan communities 

with A or A+ ratings by Fitch and S&P. All dimensions are approximate. Actual gross square footage may vary. All images are 

conceptual renderings and developer reserves the right to make modifications, including amenities, without prior notice. 

*On Phase 1 residences. See your sales associate for Naples Grande Membership details. 

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Federation Star - March 2019

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