JCMI Wishes Shalom to our Seasonal Friends

“Shalom” is a Hebrew word with three meanings: Hello, Goodbye, and Peace. On our Island paradise, it truly means both goodbye and a peaceful and safe journey to our seasonal friends as they head back, usually shortly after Easter,  only to return for the warmth and sunshine of our area as cold and snow begin to descend on their northern homes.

The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island wishes you all the best and would ask that you mark your calendars for February 1, 2026 as we once again will present the phenomenally successful “Bubbe’s Bakery” next season. For those who missed it this last year, Bubbe’s Bakery is not your ordinary bake sale; rather it is an opportunity for our friends, regardless of ethnicity or religious persuasion, to enjoy the traditional “Jewish” baked goods such as challah, babka bread,  macaroons and noodle kugel. In addition, we’ll once again have a café where you can get your fill of bagels and cream cheese, along with coffee and tea, as well as our infamous Bingo hot dogs with all the fixin’s.

February seems like a long time from now, but it’s a great time to put it on your calendars now.

We’ll have plenty of ads and other information once the tourist season begins anew, but we wanted to give you a heads-up so you can mark your calendars so you don’t miss your favorites!