Federation Star - November 2019
Monthly newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
Monthly newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
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FOCUS ON YOUTH<br />
Naples BBYO happenings<br />
By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region<br />
Jessica Zimmerman<br />
Happy <strong>November</strong> from BBYO!<br />
In September, Naples BBYO<br />
gathered in Fort Myers to kick<br />
off the term with Southwest Florida<br />
BBYO (which includes Jewish teens<br />
from Naples to Sarasota).<br />
Twenty-nine<br />
teens came together<br />
for a private rental<br />
of Revolution Cable<br />
Park. Teens spent<br />
two hours wakeboarding,<br />
water skiing,<br />
knee boarding<br />
and wakeskating. It was an amazing<br />
event and a huge success. Kylie Bell,<br />
Mishpacha BBG committee member,<br />
said, “I had an amazing time. I got to<br />
meet so many people.”<br />
Naples BBYO will be joining Jewish<br />
teens from all over the North Florida<br />
Region at FallCon for a weekend of<br />
great friends, Jewish enrichment and a<br />
whole lot of fun! FallCon takes place<br />
the weekend of <strong>November</strong> 15-17. It is<br />
not too late to sign up. Register at bit.<br />
ly/nfrfallcon19.<br />
Middle and high schoolers looking<br />
for community service hours: On<br />
Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 17, join the Naples<br />
community for a Kristallnacht<br />
Commemoration at Saint<br />
John the Evangelist Catholic<br />
Church. Teens must register<br />
in advance for community<br />
service activities. You can<br />
do so by going to bit.ly/communitykrist.<br />
On Sunday, <strong>November</strong><br />
24 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.,<br />
Mishpacha BBG will take<br />
over Cycle Guroo for an<br />
GRANT RECIPIENT<br />
hour-long class. Register in advance at<br />
cycleguroo.com.<br />
On Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 24 from<br />
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., join Negev AZA at<br />
the Brainstorm Escape Room in Bonita<br />
Springs for an event to remember! Will<br />
Negev escape? You’ll have to join us<br />
to find out.<br />
On Sunday, December 8, Jewish<br />
middle and high schoolers are invited<br />
to get their cook on at our first annual<br />
Latke Cookoff at Temple Shalom<br />
from noon to 1:45 p.m. This event will<br />
include gift card prizes, an array of<br />
special guest judges, and some BBYO<br />
swag raffles. Register in advance at<br />
bit.ly/latkes1.<br />
Naples BBYO is getting ready for<br />
sleepovers the weekend of December<br />
7-8. This event will include elections<br />
for spring term Mishpacha and Negev<br />
boards.<br />
To register for these great events<br />
and to learn more about local programming,<br />
email me at jesszimmerman@<br />
bbyo.org.<br />
After Southwest Florida Kickoff, Mishpacha teens<br />
gathered for some sisterhood time<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2019</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>Star</strong><br />
SHALOM YELADIM!<br />
Shalom Yeladim! (Hebrew for ‘Hello Children!’) is<br />
a brand new FREE monthly program taught by the<br />
talented Gloria Mellman for parents and their<br />
lihle ones (2-4 years old). Through craas, play,<br />
yoga, music and fun, kids will begin to learn about<br />
Judaism in a hands-on and experien/al way.<br />
Parents are invited to join their children on this<br />
engaging Jewish educa/onal journey.<br />
Temple Shalom membership is not required.<br />
Interfaith families welcome!<br />
SESSIONS<br />
9:00am - 11:30am<br />
Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 22, Apr. 26<br />
Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 22, Apr. 26<br />
REGISTER HERE<br />
hhps:///nyurl.com/shalomyeladim<br />
29A<br />
*This program is generously supported by<br />
the Jewish Federa/on of Greater Naples<br />
Jewish teens from Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota at Revolution Cable Park<br />
HEY KIDS!<br />
What are your plans<br />
for the summer of 2020?<br />
Would you like to go<br />
to a Jewish Summer<br />
Camp or visit Israel?<br />
The Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> of Greater Naples,<br />
Temple Shalom and<br />
Temple Shalom Men’s Club,<br />
together offer PARTIAL scholarships<br />
for Jewish Summer Camps and<br />
the Israel Experience for teens.<br />
There are scholarship opportunities for<br />
all Jewish children in the community<br />
regardless of congregation affiliation.<br />
For information and a scholarship application,<br />
contact your local synagogue or call<br />
the Jewish <strong>Federation</strong> at 239.263.4205.<br />
Scholarship request deadlines:<br />
Summer Camps: December 18, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Israel Programs: February 3, 2020<br />
Are you a Jewish<br />
High School Student<br />
Graduating May 2020?<br />
PRESENTS:<br />
OF GREATER NAPLES<br />
Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award<br />
A one-time award of $2,500 for further education!<br />
TO QUALIFY:<br />
Jewish senior in high school<br />
Resident of Collier County<br />
Active in a congregation and/or BBYO<br />
Strong academic record<br />
Active leadership role in the community<br />
Application Deadline: January 1, 2020<br />
jewishnaples.org/scholarships-grants<br />
For Questions Contact Reneé at rbialek@jewishnaples.org
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