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Keeping You Informed

Federation Star:
The Federation Star is the newspaper that keeps the Jewish community updated and informed. Each month (except August), the Federation Star is mailed to Jewish households in Southwest Florida who have requested a free subscription.

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Connections 2012:
Connections is your guide to Jewish living in Collier County. It's a comprehensive resource for every Jew here and for those considering a move here.

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January message from Rosalee Bogo, Federation President

Welcome 2012
We have just completed a most successful year at our Federation. We now move forward to 2012 with another incredible year planned for you. The upcoming events have been featured in the Federation Star, but I want to highlight them in this article.
We begin the year on Sunday, January 8 at our Federation at The Phil with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Pinchas Zukerman. It will be followed by a fabulous dessert and social.

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January message from David Willens, Federation Executive Director

Kol Hakavod
We have just completed the most successful campaign that our Jewish Federation has ever conducted in the community. For a predominantly retirement/resort community – kol hakavod – give yourselves a pat on the back. We thank each and every one who gave generously in 2011 and ask you to please keep us in your philanthropic plans for the year ahead.

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Community Relations Committee update from Ann Jacobson

Catholic/Jewish Dialogue sessions in 2012
The theme for the Dialogue sessions will be “Differences in Religious Practices.” The first session will take place on Sunday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. The topic for this program is “Living With Two Faiths.” The speakers are Rabbi Edward Maline of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, Fr. George Ratzmann, Pastor, St William Catholic Church, and a panel of interfaith couples.

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January message from Phyllis Seaman, Campaign Chair

Happy New Year!

The season is upon us and it's really looking like it’s going to be a very busy and exciting one.
Officially, our 2011 Campaign is over – one of our most successful. As of mid-December, we raised $845,721. Thank you all for contributing to help our Federation fulfill its mission.
Now we are on to the 2012 Campaign. Remember, our goal is $1 million. With your support, we can make a world of difference.
As this year's campaign begins, please pledge your support to the values of the Federation...

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About the Jewish Federation
of Collier County

The mission of the Jewish Federation of Collier County is to assure the building and strengthening of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas, and in Israel, in accordance with Jewish values.

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