SUMMER DOUBLE DOUBLE ISSUE JU LY & AUGUST 2024 OF GREATER NAPLES
CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER NAPLES, ISRAEL AND THE WORLD
FEDERATI N STAR
Published by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
SERVING NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
www.JewishNaples.org Y July/August 2024 – Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5784 Y Vol. 33 #11 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 8 Women’s Cultural Alliance 10 Men’s Cultural Alliance 14 Community Focus 14 Tributes 20 Jewish Interest 22 Israel & The Jewish World 24 Organizations 26 Rabbinical Reflections 26 Synagogue News 28 Focus on Youth 31 Community Directory Book Club Discussion Read “Buried at the Lake” by Dan Petrosini, then attend the author discussion July 26.
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Gentle Mat and Chair Pilates Join instructor Olivia for this safe and effective way to improve strength, flexibility and overall well-being.
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High Holiday Greeting Orders Are Available to Order Say “L’Shanah Tovah” to friends and family. Place your order by Sept. 5!
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2024 Annual Community Campaign comes to historic end! By Rosalee Bogo, 2024 Annual Community Campaign Chair
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ith great excitement we share with you that we have reached the 2024 Annual Campaign goal of $1,750,000! This is the most we have ever raised for an Annual Campaign. We are grateful to our donors and to all who worked on the campaign to bring us to this outstanding number. What a milestone for Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Making this number even more amazing is that our community also raised Rosalee Bogo more than $1 million for the Israel Emergency Relief Fund. What a generous and caring community we are! We are thrilled to report this and are so grateful to our many solicitors who helped bring us to this point. Thank you to all donors for both of these important campaigns. Where do these funds go? We just completed the allocation process and made decisions on where and to whom the funds will go. Those on the committee heard the needs of our local and domestic partners; they heard the needs of Israel and overseas/national organizations; and they assessed the amounts we give to JFNA for our agencies JAFI, JDC and Israel Action Network. We support 22 agencies here in Naples which are innovative Jewish educational and unity programs. We are
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proudly rated a Four-Star Charity on Charity Navigator — their highest rating. We transform lives and build community through the support of individuals, organizations and advocacy efforts. We cultivate Jewish identity and connection, engaging our community through
enriching programs and experiences. We support Israel and the Jewish people worldwide advocating on key issues and providing humanitarian assistance. We will continue to do all this and more. Have a safe and happy summer. OUR IMPACT
We support Jews here, Israel, and overseas, as well as provide local programming that builds Jewish knowledge, identity, and community.
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OUR IMPACT We support Jews here, Israel, and overseas, as well as provide local programming that builds Jewish knowledge, identity, and community.
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