Israeli Scouts friendship caravan returns to Naples
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NAPLES, Fla. - Floridant -- A touring delegation of Israeli teens who sing, dance and tell stories across the U.S. as part of a longstanding cultural exchange is returning to Naples.

The Israeli Scouts, or Tzofim in Hebrew, first came to this country on a friendship tour in 1958, 10 years after the Middle Eastern country's founding. This year, a delegation of 10 teens, five boys and five girls ages 16 and 17, is returning to Southwest Florida for the first time since 2019 to perform at the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center, 4720 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples.

"Out of 60,000 Israeli Scouts across the country, just 60 are chosen each year for the Tzofim summer delegations," said Jeffrey Feld, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. "After the global pandemic curtailed their Friendship Caravans for several years, we're delighted to welcome back these cultural ambassadors to Southwest Florida. Their broad knowledge of Israeli history and culture, along with top-notch musical and dance talent, is sure to inspire, entertain and educate."

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The June 20 performance begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required at www.jewishnaples.org.

About Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=i6IlJ5z-2FyoM5sIFZj7ZMJeq1vq8GNBmuIyKGs46fHgY2bsXSVggozUJTAGXhgsOaL-LV_9-2FZtPEOVd-2FrtpSpAFwvduz1sFKltLJ16jxbBzlp0dGssr-2FG1h5ec-2BtCAqDSHiZJG1s4vmtuWJBuTkvD-2BgHZqQULIQGIIsnCNraN8SsE06kyORbB0zdTOr...) is the thread that runs through the fabric of the Jewish community, its organizations and services, connecting the Jewish community. The Federation supports programs for Jewish people and the entire community in need in the greater Naples area, Israel and throughout the world, providing food for the hungry and counseling for the troubled, spearheading rescue and relief efforts for isolated Jews in distressed regions, and funding innovative Jewish educational and unity initiatives. The Federation creates a sense of community for thousands of Jewish residents in Greater Naples and its surrounding areas by creating and supporting programs to further Jewish learning, identity, pride and culture. Federation meets the challenge of providing for the needs of our Jewish brethren, wherever they may be, from young children and families to seniors. For information, visit jewishnaples.org, call 239-263-4205 or email info@jewishnaples.org.

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