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JNF-USA ignites love in a post-pandemic world

s Israel continues to lead the fees to various sites, museums and Board of Directors. “Participants are “Whether you’ve been there zero
world in its vaccine rollout, events, and airport transfers. being offered a chance to find true love times or 10 times, if you are single and
AJewish National Fund-USA “People have been stuck inside while receiving a backstage pass to an support Israel, your first internation-
(JNF-USA) has wasted no time in and the development of romantic rela- unforgettable trip to Israel.” al trip post-Covid should be to Israel.
setting a date to resume its in-person tionships got put on hold, so now JNF- The week-long itinerary is packed Hopefully, you’ll meet a special some-
missions. Only this time, America’s USA is wagering that sparks will fly with activities that will make history one while you’re on the tour but, at the
singles get first dibs to “swipe right” come alive for participants as very least, you’ll definitely enjoy a tru-
for Israel. they immerse themselves in ly memorable experience,” said Jeffrey
With much of the dating scene all of Israel’s magic and won- Greenberg, the JNF-USA professional
taking place in the virtual world over der. The tour bus will hit most leading the summer singles trip.
the past 12 months, participants on the of the country’s cultural land- Space is limited. Visit jnf.org/trav-
singles trip may find themselves going marks and will travel along el for additional details and registration
on a real date while eating dates grown the scenic coastal routes ex- information.
from a tree that JNF-USA brought back posing the hidden gems of the All Jewish National Fund-USA
to life after 2,000 years. Western Galilee. The group tours will adhere to the health and safe-
The trip for singles ages 35-50 will will also engage in Tel Aviv’s ty guidelines set by the Government of
take place July 4-11 and includes eight vibrant nightlife and indulge Israel.
days and seven nights in high-quali- in Israel’s thriving culinary For more information, please con-
ty lodging, touring with an English- scene. The high-end vacation tact Joshua Mellits, Director, Western
speaking guide on a Wi-Fi equipped for singles across the country over the will include meals at some of Israel’s Florida, at 941.462.1330 x865 or jmell
luxury coach, daily buffet breakfasts, July 4 weekend,” said Toby Halpern, finest dining establishments and four- its@jnf.org.
th
most lunches and dinners, entrance President of the JNF-USA Sarasota star sleeping accommodations.

Yiddish letters come alive through

readings and music in A Bintel Brief

xperience authentic Yiddish let- volunteers committed to extending the of whom live in the dorms full-time The proceeds will also benefit the
ters come to life through words theatre experience beyond the tradi- and consider Kfar Silver their only Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play
Eand music in A Bintel Brief (A tional stage. home. These students come from chal- Readers’ mission to help local students
Bundle of Letters) on Sunday, July 11 This performance is a fundraiser. lenging backgrounds, including mental see live theatre.
at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The proceeds will benefit ORT Florida health issues, extreme poverty, single The minimum donation to receive
The ORT America Florida Region Region’s project for Kfar Silver Youth parent homes and families who are just the Zoom link and attend is $18. Ad-
presents the Asolo Repertory Theatre Village, which is a rural boarding unable to care for them. Many have ditional contributions are appreciated
Guild Play Readers, who will bring to school in southern Israel. It educates failed in the conventional school sys- and will support each organization’s
life Yiddish letters written by Europe- 700 students, grades 7-12, most of tem, so Kfar Silver is considered their mission. For more information, contact
an Jewish immigrants seeking advice whom are considered at risk, and 218 “last stop” for succeeding academical- Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or
in the popular The Forward newspaper. ly and in life. 941.921.1433.
Often separated from family and
bewildered by life in a new coun-
try, thousands of Jewish immigrants
wrote to The Forward seeking advice
about assimilating to their new lives
as American Jews. The paper’s found-
er and editor, Abraham Cahan, would Guiding investors and their
personally respond to each letter with
encouragement, wisdom and warmth. families for over 20 years.
Kvell while you listen to Rosalie
Leon, an ORT member, play the guitar Ally Zemelman, CRPC ®
and sing your favorite Yiddish melo- Financial Advisor
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of the Asolo Play Readers who are also
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ers brought theatre to the community Cotman and Dianne Brin stand behind Rosalie Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate
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