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Celebration of Jewish Life Series

A Season of Stars: Announcing the Ultimate Jewish Cultural Series Lineup

Incredible lineup features beloved actors, a film producer and authors, with lots of comedy!

by Ted Epstein
Kevin Pollak Jason Alexander
ulture is the thread to international action icon.
that connects our past An engaging audience Q&A
Cto our present, and follows Lior’s multimedia
great stories are the bridges presentation.
that unite us. This season, Nancy Spielberg: A Life
we invite you to experience of Documenting Jewish
the grandest and most History & Heroism (Monday,
entertaining Jewish cultural February 8, 7 p.m., Jewish
series the Naples community Federation): Cinema royalty
has ever seen. Presented in her own right, acclaimed
by Chabad of Naples in producer Nancy Spielberg
partnership with Ted Epstein (Above and Beyond, Who
Events, the Shelley & Steven Will Write Our History)
Einhorn “Celebration of shares her passion for rescuing
Jewish Life” Series brings together the worlds of Hollywood forgotten chapters of history and bringing untold stories of
cinema, international television, profound literature, historic human resilience to light.
documentaries and world-class stand-up comedy. Captivating History & Comedy
Look who is joining us on stage at seven events in Naples Authors Pam Jenoff & Alyson Richman in Conversation
from November 2026 through March 2027: (Sunday, November 15, 2 p.m., Hilton Naples): Two
The Titans of Stage & Screen powerhouse, international bestselling historical novelists (The
Jason Alexander – Stories, Shtick & Seinfeld (Tuesday, Lost Girls of Paris and The Lost Wife) share the stage to discuss
January 19, 7 p.m., Kizzie Theater at The Naples Players): Step the meticulous research, creative bonds and profound emotion
inside the mind of a comedy legend. The Tony and Emmy behind bringing unsung women’s histories to the modern page.
Award-winning star of Seinfeld sits down for an intimate, Followed by a Q&A with adoring fans.
hilarious and wide-ranging interview exploring his iconic career Jewish Comedy Night (Tuesday, January 26, 7 p.m., Kizzie
from Broadway to television royalty. Theater): How about some pure, unadulterated laughter?
In Conversation with Kevin Pollak (Tuesday, March 16, 7 Experience a double-feature comedy powerhouse with Matt
p.m., Kizzie Theater): One of Hollywood’s premier character Friend, the millennial mastermind of celebrity impressions,
actors (A Few Good Men, The Usual Suspects, The Marvelous and Yohay Sponder, the razor-sharp international Israeli comic
Mrs. Maisel), stand-up comics and world-class impressionists bridging the cultural gap with brilliant, cynical humor.
takes the hot seat for an unforgettable night of show-business Sponsorships, Series Subscriptions and Single-Event Tickets
stories and unmatched wit. This outstanding series has something for everyone. Tickets
Stephen Tobolowsky – The Art of the Story (Wednesday, are going fast and several ticket categories have already sold out.
November 4, 7 p.m., Jewish Federation): You know his face from Guarantee your seat today and join the community for a season
over 250 movies and shows (Groundhog Day, Silicon Valley, to remember! You may order a VIP package, Premium Reserved
Memento, Glee), but tonight, you’ll experience him as one of seats or General Admission seats. A General Admission Series
America’s greatest living storytellers. Join us for a captivating Ticket, giving you a seat at all seven events, is just $360. VIP
presentation followed by an audience Q&A. tickets include pre-event cocktail receptions (at all but the
Visionaries of Truth & Action authors’ event), the best seats, and meet-and-greet photo ops
The Real-Life Face of Fauda: An Evening of Stories with after the events. Series and event sponsorships with numerous
Lior Raz (Wednesday, December 16, 7pm, Hilton Naples): benefits are also available to individuals, businesses and
The brilliant co-creator and star of the global phenomenon organizations.
Fauda (and star of Gladiator II and The Crowded Room) For tickets and more information, visit CJLnaples.com.
joins us to discuss his journey from the Israeli Special Forces For sponsorship and other inquiries, email
tedepstein18@gmail.com

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