ISRAEL & OVERSEAS COMMITTEE (IOC)

The mission of the Israel & Overseas Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is to educate about, engage with, and advocate for Israel and global Jewry. 

 

 

The IOC provides opportunities for our community to experience Israel and Jewish life around the world through a variety of events, lectures, cultural programs, and missions.

 

The Israel Advocacy Committee (IAC), which was the name prior to this new iteration, served the Naples community for many years under the most recent leadership of Dr. Ed Ezrine and Harvey Cohen.  It fulfilled its mission with a diverse array of programs. The Israel and Overseas Committee will continue to focus on Israel, as well as bring programs of interest about other Jewish communities around the world.

 

To become a member of the Israel and Overseas Committee, contact Myra Benedikt at: myra.benedikt@gmail.com

Individual Tickets $18 

or

 

Become an IOC Patron for 2024-2025

A DIAMOND (Yahalom) PATRON benefits ($500 per person):

  • Guaranteed admission to all IOC events. 
  • Preferred seating at all events. 
  • Invitation to attend receptions with the speakers. 
  • Acknowledgement at the event
  • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.

 

A GOLD (Zahav) PATRON benefits ($250 person):

  • Guaranteed admission to all IOC events. 
  • Reserved seating at all events. 
  • Invitation to attend 2 receptions with the speakers. 
  • Acknowledgement at the event
  • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.

 

A SILVER (Kesef) PATRON benefits ($136 per person): 

  • Guaranteed admission to all IOC events. 
  • Acknowledgement at the event
  • The heartwarming feeling that you are supporting the Israel and Overseas Committee above and beyond the cost of event admission.

 

The Fine Print:

  • Patron registration is per person. 
  • You will receive a confirmation email after completing the Patron registration. 
  • Checks cannot be accepted from Donor Advised Funds, Foundations or any account that is expected to be tax deductible. Event payments are NOT tax deductible. 
  • If you are unable to attend an event and want a guest to attend in your place, please let Reneé know at least 48 hours in advance. 
  • If a start time or speaker is changed, you will be notified via email. 
  • If a speaker cancels, every attempt will be made to reschedule; your original reservation is valid for the rescheduled event.

Donate to IOC

Donations are always appreciated. Click below to give to the IOC.

2022 - 2023 Events

Friends of Celebrate Israel @ 75

 

Our pride in Israel grows as we edge closer to her 75th anniversary.  Celebrate Israel @ 75 is seeking donations of $75 towards the community celebration on March 26, 2023.  Blessed with a matching gift by an anonymous donor, your support of this event doubles in value immediately.   Be among those who are helping put on a very fitting and memorable event.

 

Previous Events - 2022

Khaled Abu Toameh

 

Wed. Feb. 9, 2022

Khaled Abu Toameh will be Zooming in from Jerusalem to discuss the Israeli-Arab conflict with a focus on relations between Palestinians and Jews and the future of the peace process.