4 <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong> JEWISH FEDERATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NAPLES MISSION TO ROME & ISRAEL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, <strong>2019</strong> 4 nights at the Hotel Bernini Bristol, Rome Visit the Jewish Quarter, Jewish Museum, St. Angelo’s Church and the Portico d’Ottavia Experience a Sukkot candle lighting at the Great Synagogue of Rome and a Sukkot dinner with the local Jewish community Explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Walk the Piazza Navona, Campo dei Fiori and Pantheon Tour ancient Rome including the Colisseum, Forum, Senate Steps and the Arch of Titus Visit to the Jewish Catacombs and Fosse Ardeatline View Michelango’s Moses and the Borghese Gardens 3 nights at the Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv Visit Tel Aviv’s Old Port and shop the markets at Carmel and Nachlat Binyamin Walk the brand-new Independence Trail, which passes 10 heritage sites in just under a mile Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner with Lone Soldiers Descend into Givat HaKibbutzim, the reconstructed underground munitions factory Tour the port city of Jaffa, and the old-meets-new town of Neve Tzedek, the Byzantine seaside ruins of Herod’s Caesarea, and the medieval site of Akko Marvel at Rosh Hanikra, stunning chalk white cliffs at Israel’s northernmost coastal border 2 nights at Hagosshrim Kibbutz, Galilee Journey to the Golan Heights, and learn about its strategic importance from atop Mount Bentall Wander the Agamon Hahula Nature Reserve Tour the Naot shoe factory at Kibbutz Neot Mordechai Visit the city of Safed (Tzfat), a major Kabbalah center 5 nights at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem Explore the archaeological excavation in the City of David Enjoy a historical, cultural and archaeological tour of the Old City’s Jewish Quarter, including the Western Wall Stop at Hadassah Ein Karem Medical Center, and its famed Chagall stained-glass windows Visit Yad LaKashish, a nonprofit organization that empowers and supports nearly 300 elderly Jerusalem residents (and which is partially funded by Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples) Borghese Gardens Caesaria Jaffa ROME TEL AVIV JERUSALEM INFORMATIONAL MEETING Monday, April 29 at 1:00PM at the <strong>Federation</strong> office 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #2201, Naples For more information, please contact JEFFREY FELD at the Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples OFFICE (239) 263-4205 EMAIL JFeld@jewishnaples.org Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> OF GREATER NAPLES jewishnaples.org Ein Karem
JEWISH FEDERATION Celebrating Jewish Life in Collier County, Israel and the World <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Published by the Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> 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, Marc Saperstein, Phyllis Seaman Secretary: Rosalee Bogo Treasurer: Elliot Lerner Immediate Past Chair: Alvin Becker Board of Directors Joshua Bialek Harvey Cohen Amanda Dorio Paula Filler Merlin Lickhalter Robin Mintz William Petasnick Jamie Satz Betty Schwartz Arlene Sobol Michael Sobol Steve Strome Jay Weiss Beth Wolff Edward Wollman Jeff Zalasky Past Presidents Gerald Flagel, Dr. William Ettinger, Ann Jacobson, Sheldon <strong>Star</strong>man, Bobbie Katz, Rosalee Bogo, Judge Norman Krivosha Synagogue Representatives Debra Antzis Cantor Donna Azu Ted Bunten Rabbi Ammos Chorny Shelley Goodman Rabbi Mark Gross Sue Hammerman Rabbi Howard Herman Stephen P. McCloskey Rabbi Adam Miller Rabbi James Perman Dr. Arthur Seigel Rabbi Fishel Zaklos <strong>Federation</strong> President/CEO Jeffrey Feld Staff Renee’ Bialek: Community Program Coordinator Marcy Friedland: Capital Campaign Development Director Julie Hartline: Campaign Associate Janine Hudak, Receptionist Nathan Ricklefs: Database Manager Teresa Zimmerman: Finance and Operations Manager <strong>Federation</strong> 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 <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong>, 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 <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong> MCA membership reaches 700 By Jeff Margolis In just six years, the Men’s Cultural Alliance has grown from a few will be returning to the Audubon Coun- join, this is a reminder that dues for next planning for next season. Luncheons you are a newcomer and would like to dozen members to a record 700. And try Club with the exception of the one season are payable now. The cost of we are still growing. This growth can be seen in our luncheon meeting attendance, which has been averaging well over 100 members. There were sold-out field trips to the sugar cane facilities, visits to Arthrex and the annual pilgrimage to see the Boston Red Sox. The documentary film program has gotten so large that movie maven Steve Brazina in December, when we will be meeting at the Vineyards Country Club. Other popular events expected to return next season are the Kennedy Space Center Tour, U.S. Sugar Cane tour and a Boston Red Sox game. If you would like to continue participating in the fabulous activities and programs that MCA has to offer, or if annual membership is $80 and includes membership in the Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples. For your convenience, membership renewals can be processed online. Just go to mcanaples.org and click on “MCA Membership Form.” If you prefer, just fill out the application form below and remit it with your check to the <strong>Federation</strong> office. has had to arrange for two showings of most of the films. The Sweetheart Dance was another sold-out smash success. The potluck dinners at Temple Shalom as part of its Soulful Shabbat program Men's Men's Cultural Cultural Alliance Alliance of of Greater Greater Naples Naples were also great events thanks <strong>2019</strong>-2020 to Glenn <strong>2019</strong>-2020 Membership Membership Form Form or or join online at at www.mcanaples.org at The is 30 of the next year. Perrin and his crew. MCA was also The membership The membership Dues year is year from is from July 1 until June June 30 of to the next 30 the season. of next the year. next year. Dues received after March 1 will be applied to the next season. pleased to be a sponsor of the Greater Dues received after March 1 will be applied to the next season. Naples Jewish Book Festival and will Please check one: New Renewal Information same as last year? Please check one: New Yes No continue to do so next year. ☐ Renewal ☐ Information same as last year? Yes ☐ No ☐ ☐ (IF NEW, PLEASE fill out the form completely and PRINT CLEARLY!) (IF NEW, PLEASE fill out the form completely and PRINT CLEARLY!) Several new events that debuted this Print Name: season were also successes, including Print Name: Email (IF(MANDATORY NEW, PLEASE All MCA fill Notices out Will the Be Sent form Here) completely and PRINT CLEARLY!) Canasta Day, Trivia Day and the Bird Email (MANDATORY All MCA Notices Will Be Sent Here) Gardens tour. Print Name: Local Address: Local Address: City: State: Zip: Members are reminded Email that (MANDATORY there City: All MCA Notices Will Be Sent Florida phone: Here) State: Zip: Cell or alternate phone: are a number of events that will continue Florida throughout the summer months. Morris Binder will pinch hit, taking over City: Address: State: Zip: Northern phone: Address: Cell or alternate phone: Local Address: Northern City: the MCA breakfast get-togethers and City: In Southwest Florida: full-time ☐ part-time ☐ State: State: Zip: Zip: the dine-around program. The first of In Southwest Florida: full-time Membership dues: $80 (US Funds ☐ part-time Florida phone: only, Minimum ☐ for Cell the year; or includes alternate $36 donation phone: to the JFGN) $80 these off-season events will be a brunch I am also including a voluntary donation to the <strong>Federation</strong> in the amount of Membership dues: $80 (US Funds only, Minimum for the year; includes $36 donation to the JFGN) $80 *Name badge: Free to NEW members. $8 for replacement badge buffet on Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5 Northern at Cypress Address: I am also including a voluntary donation to the <strong>Federation</strong> in the amount of Total Enclosed or Authorized Woods Country Club. The cost is $32 *Name badge: Free to NEW members. $8 for replacement badge City: ☐ I will be paying by check. Please make your check payable to JFGN/MCA Total Enclosed or Authorized State: Zip: and should be paid for in advance. For ☐ I will be paying by credit card. Card Number information and reservations, In Southwest contact Florida: ☐ I will full-time be paying by check. Please make your check payable to JFGN/MCA ☐ part-time ☐ Expiration Date: Name on Card: CVV: Morris at morrisb8@gmail.com. ☐ I will be paying by credit card. Card Number *NAME BADGES: A name badge will be issued to you at no charge if you are a NEW member. Many of the activity Membership groups and dues: Expiration Mail $80 this SIGNED Date: (US Funds form (with only, your Name Minimum check, on or Card: credit for card the number) year; to: includes $36 donation to the JFGN) CVV: MCA/ Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples volunteer programs will also I am continue also including a voluntary *NAME BADGES: donation A name badge to will the be issued <strong>Federation</strong> to you no in charge the if you amount are a NEW of member. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 Mail this SIGNED form (with your check, or credit card number) to: during the off-season. Please *Name check badge: with Free Naples, to FL 34109 NEW members. $8 for replacement badge MCA/ Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples your group leader for dates and times of If you would like to volunteer your services/expertise and would be willing to chair or co-chair a meeting/outing, Total Enclosed 2500 or Authorized Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Ste. 2201 please contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com late spring and summer events. Naples, FL 34109 EVENT PARTICIPATION WAIVER. By signing below, I accept the terms of this waiver. Last month, MCA launched ☐ I the will new be paying If you would by check. like to volunteer Please your make services/expertise your check and would payable willing to to JFGN/MCA chair or co-chair a meeting/outing, please As a contact participant Les in Nizin, an MCA mcanaplespresident@gmail.com event,* I , acting for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: That I Founders Award. This award will go to waive all rights, claims, cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs, legal representatives may claim to have against ☐ I will be paying either by The credit Jewish EVENT <strong>Federation</strong> card. PARTICIPATION of Greater Card Naples, WAIVER. Number and or the By Men’s signing Cultural below, Alliance I accept of Greater the terms Naples, of their this members, waiver. agents, a non-board member who has done a servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in an MCA event. This waiver and As a participant in an MCA event,* I , acting for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin agree as follows: That I release shall be construed broadly, under the Laws of the State of Florida. great deal to help the organization. Expiration The Date: Name on Card: waive all rights, claims, cause of action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs, legal representatives may claim to have agains either Signature The Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples, and or the Men’s Cultural Alliance of Greater Date Naples, their members, agents, award is being presented in memory *NAME servants, BADGES: and or employees, A name for any badge loss, injury, will or be damage issued sustained to you by me at while no participating charge if in an you MCA are event. a NEW This waiver mem and *Note: Certain higher risk events like pickleball, tennis, kayaking, boating, golf, walking, biking, and all volunteer groups require of Richard Janger, one of Mail the founding this SIGNED release form shall be construed broadly, under the Laws of the State of Florida. an enhanced (with waiver your to check, be signed. or Check credit with your card activity number) coordinator. to: The waiver is available on the MCA website. members of MCA. MCA/ Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> Signature of Greater Naples Date For more information: Contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com Board members have 2500 already Vanderbilt been Beach *Note: Certain Rd, Ste. higher 2201 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. The waiver is available on the MCA website. Naples, FL 34109 Please check one: New ☐ Renewal ☐ Information same as last year? Yes ☐ No MCA goes paperless For more information: Contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com If you would like to volunteer your services/expertise and would be willing to chair or co-chair a meeti please contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com By Larry Israelite and Michael Sobol It became apparent two years ago, EVENT The PARTICIPATION membership MCA application event,* I , acting was for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin agree as f WAIVER. By signing below, I accept the terms of this waiver. with the continuous growth As a participant in membership and the increasing waive number all rights, claims, the cause final of frontier action, of any kind whatsoever that I or my heirs, legal representatives may claim in an of programs offered by the either Men’s The Cultural Alliance, that paper was no longer paperless. Histori- Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> MCA’s push of Greater to go Naples, and or the Men’s Cultural Alliance of Greater Naples, their memb servants, and or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by me while participating in an MCA event. release shall be construed broadly, under the Laws of the State of Florida. the way to conduct business. cally, new or renewing Our Program Guide, Signature which was members filled Date published in the fall of each season, was out a paper application. to be signed. These Check appli- with your activity coordinator. The waiver is available on the MCA we *Note: Certain higher risk events like pickleball, tennis, kayaking, boating, golf, walking, biking, and all volunteer good, but it was out of date an the enhanced moment waiver it was printed. It was almost impossible cations, along with Larry Israelite, <strong>Federation</strong> staff members Nathan Ricklefs to ensure that MCA members always checks, and Teresa Zimmerman, Michael Sobol For more were information: then Contact Les Nizin, mcanaplespresident@gmail.com had access to the latest and most up-todate mailed to the <strong>Federation</strong> office, where but the online process appears to be a information about our offerings. they were manually entered into its com- roaring success. One potential solution was to create puter system. The forms were scanned The process of going paperless has an online, interactive Program Guide (also by hand) and then sent to the MCA been a team effort. MCA members Larry that would be accurate, up-to-date and membership chairman who, once again Israelite and Michael Sobol have been could provide MCA members with an by hand, entered membership information joined by <strong>Federation</strong> staff members easy way to find programs and activities into a spreadsheet. This process led Nathan Ricklefs and Teresa Zimmerman that interest them. Today, the Program to errors and caused membership files to to begin this journey. All are anxiously Guide is part of the MCA website be out of sync. With MCA membership waiting to see what happens next. – www.mcanaples.org – a one-stop surpassing 600 in 2018, this process had For additional information about shop for all information about MCA, to be improved. MCA, to go www.mcanaples.org. including programs, forms, membership Beginning with the <strong>2019</strong>-2020 information, the online calendar of membership year, events and almost anything else related MCA is using an automated to MCA. application Once the on-line Program Guide process. New and was implemented, we began to think renewing members about how MCA members could register can complete an online for major events. So MCA moved to form and pay an online registration system. Now, for by credit card. Not many of our events, members simply only is it easier for click on a link in the Program Guide, members, but this Screenshots from the MCA website: www.mcanaples.org which takes them to a web page on process saves countless which they can add a little information hours of redun- about themselves, answer program dant processing for specific questions and pay via credit <strong>Federation</strong> staff and card, and then receive email confirmations MCA volunteers. of exactly what they have done. It also greatly re- Program leaders receive pre-populated duces mistakes. Paper spreadsheets with all of the information forms are still they need to successfully run their available for those programs. who prefer them, 5
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