September 2018 Volume XXXVIII Elul 5778/Tishri 5779 Number 11 - Temple Shalom!
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September 2018
Volume XXXVIII
Elul 5778/Tishri 5779
Number 11
4630 Pine Ridge Rd.
Naples, FL 34119
Phone: (239) 455-3030 • Fax: (239) 455-4361
www.naplestemple.org
info@naplestemple.org
Religious Education office • 239-455-2233
Preschool office • 239-455-3227
Clergy Staff Board of Trustees
Rabbi Administrative & Clergy Assistant President
Adam F. Miller Randi Butterworth Debra Antzis
amiller@naplestemple.org rbutterworth@naplestemple.org First Vice President
Director of Communications Daryl Sissman
Cantor
Donna Azu Jeanette Fischer Second Vice President
dazu@naplestemple.org jfischer@naplestemple.org Merrill Hassenfeld
Third Vice President
Rabbi Emeritus Temple Receptionist Ed Kaufman
James H. Perman, D.D. Julie Fischer Treasurer
rabbi@naples.net receptionist@naplestemple.org
Harriet Lickhalter, CPA
Controller Financial Secretary
Maxine Gould David Silberg
Senior Staff mgould@naplestemple.org Recording Secretary
Executive Director Dr. John Little
Maintenance Technician
Deborah R. Fidel Rick Holsbeke Immediate Past President
maintenance@naplestemple.org Debbie Zvibleman
dfidel@naplestemple.org
Sisterhood President
Music Director Carole Flegel
Preschool Director Peter Lewis Men’s Club President
Seyla Cohen Ed Cohen
Facility Manager
scohen@naplestemple.org Victor Lucas Historical Society
vlucas@naplestemple.org Helen Weinfeld
Preschool Administrative Assistant Ed Alexander Bobbie Katz
Gloria Mellman Dave Citrin Steve Pino
gmellman@naplestemple.org Ellen Goldberg Jeremy Schaab
Michael Feldman Perry Switzen
Membership Engagement Coordinator
Ana Maria Tamargo Yale Freeman Scott Weinstein
atamargo@naplestemple.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Shalom of Naples is an inclusive Reform Jewish congregation
where all individuals are equal partners in making our world whole and
holy. We are One Family, believing in the sacredness of relationships,
fostering connections – one to another, Temple, Israel, Torah and God.
We are living Jewish values and nurturing future generations.
The Voice is published monthly. June/July are combined issues.
Editor/Layout-Jeanette Fischer • Advertising- Maxine Gould
Disclaimer: Advertisements published in Temple Shalom’s monthly newsletter, The Voice, in no way constitute an endorsement of a product or service by Temple Shalom.
RABBI’S MESSAGE
RABBI
Adam Miller
Em-Brace Who You Are
Em-Brace Who You Are
Call me Robo-Rabbi.
I admit, it doesn’t have the same gravitas as the start of Melville’s Moby Dick. But it is indicative of how my summer
plans went awry. In late May, with the promise of golf, yoga, and a slower summer schedule, I learned that my knee
pain was due to a more serious injury than I first realized. I accepted the doctor’s diagnosis, and the prescription to
spend the following months with a large brace supporting my knee. My family came up with the moniker, “Robo-
Rabbi” when they first spotted my new contraption. While quite noticeable in shorts, most were unaware as it is nearly
invisible beneath pants.
While the brace has now been retired, it did lead to some physical challenges. Needless to say, walking the hills at
Camp Coleman was quite different this summer. As was the prospect of trying to keep up with three active boys! I was
particularly struggling with the loss of my summer expectations. My not playing golf probably hurt the golf industry
more than me, as ball sales plummeted. But, it was yoga that I missed the most. I discovered yoga during my sabbatical,
and found that it gives me a sense of grounding and calm.
During a conversation with an experienced yoga practitioner, he suggested that I did not need to abandon yoga just
because I could not physically do the poses in the exact same manner as before. In fact, there are many ways that one
can adapt to adjust for injuries or struggles. He suggested that perhaps by adapting my practice, I would become aware
of other skills, strengths, or abilities that I had not previously been using. Encouraged by his words, yet still hesitant,
I began trying to adapt my practice. Robo-Rabbi did some (very limited!) yoga. And, he was right – I found myself
tuning in to new elements, as I em-brace-d my current situation.
In a couple of weeks, we will be gathered together to mark the end of one year, and the start of another. As we
reminisce and remember past accolades and experiences, there is a tendency to compare the year completed with prior
years. Did we accomplish as much this year? Did we travel as much? Did we make fewer mistakes?
While these comparisons inform us, they also deceive us. How can one possibly compare one year to another? Each
has had its own unique circumstances, with events and interactions beyond our control that shaped our experiences.
Furthermore, we, as human beings, are dynamic in nature. Our physical and mental capabilities wax or wane
depending on our stage in life, and our experiences. Rather than focusing on our shortcomings – quantitatively
measuring our successes and failures – let us em-brace who we are now. Look back upon the last year and ask yourself,
“What did I learn? How have I grown? As I adapt to perceived limitations, how did I grow in other areas?”
There is an old Yiddish adage, “You are who you are, not who you were.” May you find strength and blessing this year
as you em-brace who you are today, the journey you have taken to reach this place, and the possibilities offered by the
start of a new year.
May 5779 be a year of blessing, sweetness and joy for you and all those whom you love. On behalf of our Temple staff
and leadership, I wish you a shana tova u’mtukah!
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CANTOR’S MESSAGE
Do you like to sing? The Temple
CANTOR Shalom choir is always happy to
welcome new members. You don’t
Donna Azu need to know how to read music.
Contact Cantor Donna Azu
at dazu@naplestemple.org
I’m often asked, how did you learn to and introspection are essential for everyone who hopes to
sing? My answer is usually given in two experience the transformative power of the High Holy Days.
parts. One - singing has always come There are many practices that can help to warm us up for this
naturally to me. I’ve been told by my parents that I started time of personal reflection and examination. Elul, the month
singing before I started speaking. Two - I’ve been taking lessons that precedes the Jewish New Year, is considered a time when
for a very long time! I started when I was 16 years old and I still God is particularly accessible to the Jewish people. The letters
take voice lessons regularly. I’ve had many different teachers in the name of the month itself are embodied in this verse from
throughout my studies and although they all approached the art the Song of Songs: Ani l’dodi v’dodi li (I am my beloved’s and
of singing differently, they all began the voice lesson the same my beloved is mine), which highlights the loving relationship
way, with vocal and breathing warm-ups. In order for me to sing between God and the Jewish people.
the repertoire well, it was imperative to prepare myself not only
vocally, but mentally. During Elul, the shofar is sounded daily during the morning
service. This tradition not only reminds us that the shofar
Though we may not all sing, we’ve all had experiences in which will be blown on Rosh HaShanah, it also is a wakeup call of
we had to prepare ourselves beforehand. Dancers warm-up sorts, reminding us of the High Holy Days and urging us to
their bodies to prevent injury, athletes stretch and focus before begin our preparations. Also during Elul, Psalm 27 is added to
a game, actors take time to rehearse and immerse themselves the morning and evening liturgy. Beginning with the words,
into the characters or roles they are preparing for. We can even “Adonai is my light and my help; whom should I fear?” this
find “warm ups” in our daily Jewish liturgy. One example is psalm beseeches God to protect us from our enemies and urges
the Bar’chu. The Bar’chu, our call to worship, is essentially the us to put our faith in God. These days also are a time for us to
same thing, it’s a warm-up for the individual, helping to prepare accept greater responsibility for the repair of our world.
us spiritually. The Bar’chu gets everyone started and ready to Another opportunity to mindfully enter, or to continue this
proceed with the upcoming prayers. process, is offered by our Selichot service. We change our Torah
covers to their holiday robes of white, and join in carefully
Just like the Bar’chu, as we approach the High Holy Days, selected Selichot prayers, melody, psalm, and poetry. Our
arguably our most intense holidays, we need to take the time to readings illuminate the origins of our prayers. We gain a clearer
warp-up and prepare ourselves spiritually for what’s to come. understanding of the connections between our history and
We can’t just jump into the Holidays without thought. During our holidays. Our Selichot service offers the opportunity for
this time, our tradition instructs us to engage in a thoughtful spiritual preparation and the growing intensity during the High
review of the ways we have lived in the past year, examining Holy Days and throughout the new year of 5779.
how we have missed the mark and resolving to do better
so that we can enter the New Year committed to a life that L’shana Tova!
more closely connects with our values. Spiritual preparation Cantor Donna Azu
Soulful Shabbat Schedule 2018-2019
Experience the spirit of Shabbat through song and music! Soulful Shabbat
is a Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and features a professional
band. Services begin at 7:30pm.
2018
October 19, November 30
2019
January 18, February 22, March 29, May 3, June 6
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LEADERSHIP MESSAGES
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR
Debra Antzis
Deborah Fidel
Dear Friends, A good friend loaned me a wonderful book, about one
woman’s attempt to renew her experience of Judaism by
On behalf of the entire Temple Shalom staff, I wish you and consciously celebrating all 18 (yes, 18) Jewish Holidays that
your family a sweet New Year 5779. occur in one calendar year. I am reading it a bit at a time,
pieces of her story bouncing around in my head and coming
The ten days starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with to the forefront of my thoughts when something in my life
Yom Kippur are known as the Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim). reminds me of them. Right now the book reinforces my deep
It is fitting that as I reflect on my first month as the Executive appreciation for how our Jewish calendar is structured. I
Director, I am filled with awe. I am in awe of all that you, love closing out summer, turning to the fall and taking stock,
the members of this sacred community have created here planning for the new year and new season.
– a growing, thriving, and dynamic spiritual home where Our Religious School and Preschool students recently
hundreds of people gather to share and engage with each returned to classes, and I’m happy to report that enrollment
other, our history and traditions. Getting to know many of in both schools is at record levels. A second set of double
you over the last month has been, well, awesome. doors is now in place in the school wing, to enhance the
security measures there.
During this period, we evaluate our past deeds and plan our
future behavior. But the real work comes after Yom Kippur Our Second year under the L’Shalom pledge system began
ends, when we put our resolutions to the test. This is why the July 1, and we have been carefully monitoring the pledges
first mitzvah that we are called to perform at the end of Yom that have come in. I am happy to report that we are on track
Kippur is to hammer a nail into our sukkah. This symbolic with our pledges. Thank you all for your participation.
ritual reminds us that we need to do more than just say that
The annual Above and Beyond campaign is gearing up as
we will do something; we need to get up off the couch and
well. This year’s Above and Beyond chairs are Susan and Dr.
build.
Nat Ritter, with Lori and Ed Cohen as co-chairs. The Above
and Beyond campaign is necessary because pledges do not
Our Mission Statement speaks of building relationships – one
cover the full cost of running the Temple every year. My
to another, Temple, Israel, Torah and God. The staff and I are
sincere thanks to all who have already given to Above and
dedicated to working with you to make Temple Shalom the
Beyond this year.
best community we can be so that we can all achieve those
lofty and transformative goals. Our congregation is growing The Temple office and staff are buzzing nicely in preparation
quickly and feeling connected can be more challenging with for the High Holy Days and the new season, and I am looking
so many new faces. But I am confident that working together forward to a crowded sanctuary and a busy calendar.
with our clergy, lay leaders and members, we can make our
mission a reality for everyone in our community. I hope you and all your loved ones enjoy a happy, healthy and
sweet New Year.
I am always available to speak with you in person, by phone Debra
or email. Whether you have a question, a comment, an idea,
or just want to come in and chat, I look forward to listening
and responding to you.
I feel so blessed to be a part of this Temple community and I
look forward to spending the coming year with all of you.
L’shana Tova,
Deborah R. Fidel
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WORSHIP WITH US
HIGH HOLY DAYS 2018-5779
The High Holy Days at Temple Shalom are a particularly meaningful period, during which we gather to reflect and renew our
spirits. Our services are a rich and beautiful tapestry of prayer and song, incorporating both traditional and modern liturgy and
melodies that speak to the intellect and the soul.
Children are welcome to attend our High Holy Day services. We also offer Family Services, which attract multi-generational
families and those with young children on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur afternoons. Family services are specially designed to
inspire and engage children and those who love them, around the meanings and messages of the High Holy Days.
We also offer babysitting for those who prefer let our certified teachers care for their little ones while they worship. There is a cost
and reservations are required by September 4 to ensure sufficient staffing. Please see the form on page nine.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Kol Nidre Sukkot service
Sunday, September 9 Tuesday, September 18 Monday, September 24 - 10:00am
Evening service - 7:30pm Evening service - 7:30pm In addition to special festival readings,
Jessie Goebel will join us on the viola Psalms of praise (Hallel) and additional
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 prayers of gratitude are included in the
Monday, September 10 to perform Kol Nidre.
service.
Morning service - 10:00am Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 19 Yizkor service
Family service - 2:30pm Morning service - 10:00am
Join Rabbi Miller and Cantor Azu for Sunday, September 30 - 9:30am
a fun and joyful celebration of the New We remember our loved ones who are no
Adult study session with
Year. Rabbi Perman - 2:00pm longer with us.
Tashlich - 4:00pm Family service - 2:00pm Simchat Torah Celebration
Please join us for Tashlich, a Observe Yom Kippur through story Sunday, September 30 - 10:30am
ceremony during which we cast away and song. Simchat Torah & Consecration
our sins by symbolically tossing Complete the High Holy Day season by
bread into the water. This physical act Afternoon service - 3:15pm
inspires us to remember our actions, celebrating the conclusion and restart of
Service includes the reading of the our Torah reading cycle . The Torah is
right our wrongs, and refocus Book of Jonah.
ourselves for the New Year. We will removed from the Ark and we invite you
meet at the Lake at Vineyards Park Yizkor & Neilah - 5:00pm to rejoice with singing and dancing.
for a brief, creative service. The Yom Kippur liturgy provides us an
opportunity to remember those members
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 of our families and community who are
Tuesday, September 11 no longer with us.
Morning service - 10:00am
The word “Neilah” means “to lock”
Memorial Service and refers to the locking of the gates
Sunday, September 16 - 11:00am of heaven as we conclude Yom Kippur.
Two locations: Naples Memorial
Gardens
Palm Royale Cemetery
As we prepare for a new year, so do
we reflect on our past, remembering
those no longer with us. Mark this
season by joining our clergy to
remember the blessings shared with
us by those whom we have loved and
lost.
Shana Tova!
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WORSHIP WITH US
SELICHOT SERVICE AND PROGRAM
A time to pause and reflect before the High Holy Days
Please join us for the Selichot service on Saturday,
September 1 at 7:30pm. We begin with a screening of the
documentary, “Rosenwald,” which tells the incredible
story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high
school, but rose to become the President of Sears.
Influenced by the writings of Booker T. Washington,
this Jewish philanthropist joined
forces with African American
communities in the Jim Crow
South to build 5,300 schools
during the early part of the 20th
century. Inspired by the Jewish
ideals of tzedakah (charity) and
tikkun olam (repairing the world),
and a deep concern over racial
inequality in America, Julius
Rosenwald used his wealth to
become one of America’s most
effective philanthropists. There will
be a brief discussion on the movie
followed by our beautiful Selichot
service.
Live Streaming
If you know if someone who cannot travel or attend service
in person, please let them know that our High Holy Day
services are available for viewing at www.naplestemple.org.
Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL
High Holy Day Appeal
TEMPLE SHALOM SHABBAT WORSHIP Donation envelopes will be available for you to
take home on Rosh Hashanah. Please return them
Friday evening Shabbat service to Temple Shalom on Yom Kippur.
7:30pm, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat
Thank you!
Saturday morning Shabbat service
10:00am, followed by a Kiddush luncheon
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ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES!
Creating meaningful Jewish experiences for children and families is an important part of the High Holy Days at Temple
Shalom. We that you will join Rabbi Miller, Cantor Azu and Miss Jane for a fun and joyful experience filled with music,
singing, dancing and stories. No reservation needed. These services are open to guests and unaffiliated families. Bring
your friends and neighbors!
Family Services
Rosh Hashanah - Monday, Septmber 10, 2:30pm
Yom Kippur – Wednesday, September 19, 2:00pm
These 45 minute services are appropriate for children age seven and under. Sukkot Celebration
Tashlich at the Lake at Vineyards Park - 4:00pm Food Truck Rodeo
Please join us for Tashlich, a ceremony in which we go to a body of water to cast
away our sins by symbolically tossing bread into the water. This physical act inspires Sunday, September 23 at 11:00am
us to remember our actions, right our wrongs, and refocus ourselves for the New Help decorate the sukkah
Year. We will meet at the Lake at Vineyards Park for a brief, creative service. Kids Vittals for purchase
can easily grasp the idea of wanting to do better and saying “sorry.” We hope that at the food truck rodeo in the parking lot
you will partake in this fun and meaningful family tradition.
Sukkot Celebration
Shake the lulav and etrog! Help decorate the sukkah and enjoy the delicious food
for purchase from the various food trucks in the Temple Shalom parking lot.
Simchat Torah
Following the consecration of Kindergarten and new Religious School students,
The Torah is removed from the ark and we invite you to join us as we rejoice in the
completion and beginning of the Torah reading cycle with singing and dancing.
r a t e
The entire Torah scroll is unwrapped around the Sanctuary. How far will it go?
Cel e b
Children are invited to make a guess on the Torah’s length and place markers
around the Sanctuary to see who comes the closest.
Live streaming in the Rabbi James and Jane Perman Library Simchat Torah
Whether you need a space for the kids to wiggle around, or a break for
yourself, we’ve got you covered! The library will be open and available with
& Consecration
a toy wagon for children that need a break. Children must be attended by Sunday, September 30th
an adult. 10:30am
Join in as we rejoice in the beginning and
ending of the Torah reading cycle
See the entire Torah unrolled
around the sanctuary!
Consecration of Kindergarten and
8 new Religious School students
High Holy Days Child Care
Holiday themed activities, snacks and FUN!
Children ages 2 to 7 years (Preschool - 2nd Grade)
Reservations MUST be received by September 4th
so that we can ensure proper staffing.
We a re s o r r y b u t w e c a n o n l y a c c e p t c h i l d re n w h o a re p re - re g i st e re d .
Child’s name Age Grade
1.__________________________________________ ____ _____
2.__________________________________________ ____ _____
3.__________________________________________ ____ _____
Parent/Guardian name: ________________________________________________________
Cellphone: __________________________________________________________________
Erev RH Kol Yom Fees:
Child RH Day I Nidre Kippur
$10.00 for one child per service
1.
2. $15.00 for two children of the same
family per service
3. $20.00 for 3 or more children of the same
family per service
Total enclosed $______________
Please return this form with your check made payable to Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119.
Please note HHD Childcare in the memo line.
For questions or more information please contact Gloria Mellman at 239-455-3227.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MESSAGE
Dr.AnnaSalomon,RJE
For the past three years I’ve Thank you Men’s Club!
had the honor of serving as
the Director of Congregational Once again the Men’s Club provided a delicious
Education here at Temple Shalom. breakfast of bagels and lox to welcome back
It is with a heavy heart that I students, teachers and parents for the first day of
will be headed back home to Ohio to be closer Religious School on Sunday, August 19. What a
to my family. I want to thank each of you for the great way to start the new school year!
opportunity to get to know you and to be part of
this amazing community. I’m proud of all that we
have accomplished in the past three years and I
know that great things will continue to happen.
Blessings for a healthy, happy and prosperous 5779.
L’Shalom,
Anna
Interim Director of Congregational Education
Susan Feld
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to
announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Feld as Interim
Religious School Director, effective immediately.
Religious School Calendar
Dr. Feld is an extraordinarily bright and visionary educator and administrator
September 2
who is no stranger to Temple Shalom.
Labor Day weekend
No Religious School or Sunday Hebrew
Susan Feld has spent her entire career in the field of early childhood and School
elementary education. Her academic journey began as an undergraduate
Early Childhood major, and then she continued on to receive a Masters September 9
degree in Elementary Education. Susan holds a doctorate in Instruction and Erev Rosh Hashana
Curriculum Leadership. No Religious School or Sunday He-
brew School
Susan has been a classroom teacher for decades, teaching preschool, September 16
elementary school, college undergraduates, and adults in a variety of settings. 9:00am to 11:30am - Religious School
For more than a decade she served as the director of an NAEYC accredited No Sunday Hebrew School
preschool at Temple Israel in Memphis, TN. Most recently she has served as
an Education Specialist consultant in accreditation for several programs in September 23
the Naples area. 9:00am to 11:30am - Religious School
11:00am - Sukkot Food Truck Rodeo
Susan is currently an adjunct professor at Florida SouthWest College, serving No Sunday Hebrew School
as an online instructor for the education department.
September 26
4:45pm to 6:15pm - 1st day of Wednesday
In her spare time, Susan enjoys reading, tennis, and beading jewelry as Hebrew School
hobbies. Along with her husband Jeffrey, they have lived in several different
states including New Jersey, Georgia, Tennessee, and now in Naples, FL. They September 30
have two delightful grown children! 9:00am to 11:30am - Religious School
10:15am - Simchat Torah
As a member of Temple Shalom, Dr. Feld knows our community and our 11:30am to 1:00pm - Sunday Hebrew
values, and we are thrilled to have found a professional of her caliber to guide School
our school through this time of transition. Please join us in welcoming her in
her new role here.TEMPLE SHALOM PRESCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
DIRECTOR
Seyla Cohen
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has once again pledged their
generous support to Temple Shalom Preschool. Through a very substantial
contribution, Temple Shalom Preschool is able to give financial aid to the
Jewish families that want to be part of our preschool family, but may need
some assistance. In addition to earmarking funds for the regular school year
TSP Experience, the Federation has once again, expanded their support to
our incredible summer programs, Camp Shalom and Camp Einstein. And,
to round out our already spectacular program, they have granted funds
for some very special cultural programs. As the director of Temple Shalom
Preschool, I would like to express a personal “todah rabah” to the Federation
for this much appreciated grant.
Each year, when the preschool opens its doors to begin a new school year, the hallways fill with happy smiles, enthusiastic spirits,
and eager children. This year was no exception. Now, after several weeks, both families and students have settled into a comfortable
routine and are feeling secure and filled with confidence as its preschoolers build the foundation for future education. Our staff is
excited to start another year of growth, dedication, and challenges.
Our much loved Miss Jane is teaching the school’s unique Mommy, Me, and More classes. New parents are provided with a support
group and are given the opportunity to meet other caregivers and make new friends. Friendships can make an enormous difference
in the journey through parenthood often alleviating the feeling of loneliness
and helping new parents bond and share experiences. At the same time,
children 0-24 months are provided with a strong foundation for learning Important Preschool dates
through interactive play, music, art, and exercise. Little ones begin to develop
September 3
important skills such as socialization, self-control, and physical and cognitive
Labor Day - Preschool closed
development, so important for the preparation for their school experience.
The demand for our outstanding preschool is sensational! Due to the September 5
phenomenal growth, we are opening another two-year-old class this year. POTS meeting 9:15am
Come, visit, volunteer and be a part of this amazing place we call home away
from home! September 7
Preschool Super Shabbat 9:30am
For more information regarding Temple Shalom Preschool, please contact
Director Seyla Cohen at 239-455-3227. September 10 & 11
Rosh Hashanah - Preschool closed
September 18
Preschool early dismissal
September 19
Yom Kippur - Preschool closed
September 24
Sukkot - Preschool closed
11OUR TEMPLE SHALOM FAMILY
Simchas
Everybody loves good news!
New Members
As of July 27
Welcome
Please send your good news (awards, graduations,
Mr. Ric & Mrs. Laurie Phillips Mr. David Millstein
engagements, marriages, births, big birthday or 2614 L’Ermitage Lane
Mr. Larry & Mrs. Jill Wilker
anniversary) to Jeanette Fischer, Director of Mr. David & Mrs. Carol Wolfe Naples, Florida 34105
Communications, at jfischer@aplestemple.org. Home: 239-643-2107
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Colon Cell: 724-244-1377
845 Reef Point Circle Email: ssponte@gmail.com
Mazel Tov! Naples, Florida 34108
Paul I was born in Jeannette, PA and raised
in nearby Greensburg, both about
Cell: 404-782-8407
It is with great joy that Email: pcolon2018@gmail.com 35 miles east of Pittsburgh. I am
we share with you the Alla an attorney and now semi-retired,
marriage of Katie Little, Cell: 404-788-6160 limiting my work to pro bono services
and not for profit organizations. I have
daughter of our Email: allagdct@gmail.com
three grown children, Scott, Rachael
members Veora and and Deborah, all married and each
John Little, to Rodney The Colon family have been
longstanding residents of Atlanta, with two children of their won. Scott
Weiss, son of our lives in New York City, quite close
Georgia, where Paul built his practice
members Simone and as a podiatrist and Alla was a Medical to Zabar’s, glory be to G-d, and both
Scott Lutgert. Katie Esthetician. Paul was born and raised Rachael and Deborah live in Boston.
and Rodney were in Brooklyn, New York and Alla is from I have six grandchildren, Todd,
married on August Riga, Latvia. Collectively they have four Carter, Curran, Graham, Ephrem and
12 in California. Best children and three grandchildren. Paul’s Eleanor. Like all grandparents say,
wishes to the couple favorite activities are playing tennis, they are all wonderful. Unlike what
for many long, happy cycling, traveling, teaching and lecturing other grandparents say, mine really
in Israel and the Ukraine through are. I write professionally, love to
and healthy years ahead as they start photograph and cycle, and I’m trying
this new chapter in their lives. Jewish Healthcare International. Alla
loves dancing, traveling and visual and to get back into golf. I was heartened
performing arts. to realize that after a three-year layoff,
my golf game remained the same.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goldstein Then I understood what that really
B’nai Mitzvah Corner 546 Avellino Isles Circle #11301 meant.
Naples, Florida 34119
Michael Mrs. Diane Moserowitz
JACOB SAMUEL Cell: 847-380-8300 Home: 239-992-1407
SEPTEMBER 29TH Email: mykindoftown@sbcglobal.net Cell: 239-293-8891
Marsha
Cell: 847-507-9900 Dr. & Mrs. Alberto Rotsztain
Jacob Max Samuel was born Email: mwg42@hotmail.com 275 Indies Way #1104
and raised in Naples. He is an Naples, Florida 34110
8th grade student at Pine Ridge Michael and Marsha Goldstein are Beto and Luba
Middle School. Jacob’s favorite originally from Chicago, where they Home: 239-514-8605
things to do include playing and watching were both born and raised. They now Cell: 301-641-6938
sports, video games, the performing arts (with split their time between Naples and Email: lubabeto@yahoo.com
the Naples Performing Arts Center), fishing and Lake Forest, IL. The Goldsteins love to
travel and collect art. They are involved Dr. Rotsztain and his wife Luba
“hanging out” with friends. He is currently in
in several non-profit art organizations. were born in Argentina and lived in
the cast of Annie and West Side Story. Ever since Maryland for 35 years before moving
Marsha serves on the Board of three
he was a toddler, Jacob loved listening to and to Naples. They have two children
universities and is currently on the
dancing to music, and he now plays the clarinet Board of Friends of Artis, Naples. and four grandchildren. Alberto is
in the PRMS band. He also enjoys going on a cardiologist, practicing part-time
adventure travels with his family. Jacob loves in Naples. Luba is a retired speech
animals and volunteered at the Humane Society and hearing therapist and a former
for his Bar Mitzvah Project. Hebrew teacher. They enjoy playing
golf, mah jongg and bridge.
12BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday!
1 George Buxton 14 Ellie Cantor 22 Nanci Reid
Arthur Paquette Lori Brown Gilbert Rashbaum
Judith Spintman Diane Moserowitz Vivi Goldsmith
2 Paul Shaw Elaine Raad Eric Peltz
3 Lawrence Cohen Arnold Philip Sherman 23 Mark Mellman
4 Rowan Samuel 15 Andrew Ichel Jeffrey Feld
Jack Gish 16 Susan Wichard Michele Pelletiere
5 Robert Perlstein David Waldman 24 Mel Kaplan
Felicia Anchor Nancy Meyer Jeff Butzke
Heather White Barbara Bassewitz Kimberly Klausner
6 Robert Schriber Allyn Prosten Susan Weiss
William Schulhof 17 Susan Sissman Stephen Weisberg
8 Anne Newman Alvin Becker 25 Murray Hendel
Julius Goos 18 Walter Angoff Alexandre Rosen
Eleanor Angoff Lester Handler 26 Byron Krantz
Lawrence Albert Joyce Yamron Gerald Bonder
9 Bernard Weiss Donald Weisberg 27 Marshall Fried
Elizabeth Lawrence-Ross 19 Adele Cohen Eileen Ertag
10 Carol Lader Lori Cohen 28 Charles Barry
Martin Levine Sandra Cohen Leatrice Kaye
11 Ellen Blum Albert Amar Nancy Colodny
13 Daryl Sissman 20 Susan Ritter 29 Fred Rosenfeld
Allison Shalom Marshall Sutker Jerome Davin
Lisa Lauber 21 Laurence Sibrack Frann Katz-McCombs
Jason Flegel Elaine Soffer 30 Sandra Schuman
David Citrin Steven Feiner
14 Shellie Specter Joseph Davidow
Happy Anniversary!
1 Carole and Jason Flegel 14 Joyce and Paul Moskowitz 25 Donna and Curtis Treiser
3 Joyce and Barry Brown 16 Linda and Bruce Barter 27 Susan and Arthur Bookbinder
Mike and Nina Diamond Alan and Eva Freeman Marisa and Robert Perlstein
Nancy Burgess and David 17 Sherry and Stephen Pino 29 Victoria Cooper and Alan
Gross Jessica and Scott Shwedel Einhorn
Bronia and Andy Ichel 18 Julie Harris and Myron Don and Sarah Temple
4 Neil and Cheryl Gershman Freedman
Mark and Shelley Schloss 19 Laurie and Roberto Bollt
Susan and Brian Solomon 21 John and Maxine Corbellini
7 Joan and Byron Krantz Meredith Frankel and Max
11
David and Gay Silberg
Heidi Brem-Kargman and Jim
Kargman 23
Kamerman
Barbara and Loren Rosenbach
Lanie and Marty Samuels
Mazel tov!
14 Cameron Ervin-Dillard and 24 Eric Solomon and Jessica
Helen Johnson Horowitz
13Yahrzeits - September 2018
7 Eva Akabas 14 Stephen Baron 21 Bernard Cohon 28 Laurence Rubin
Barry Hossack Maxine Barter Pauline Wright Judy Hefter
Dr. Jesse Murray Catherine McHugh Shirley Tucker Bernard Bernstein
Brown Annette Gessman Simon Baseman Beatrice Chester
Jon Chester Meyer Saval Max Bassewitz Bernard Cohen
Ruth Heuman Joe Cohn Mildred Bassewitz Lillian Konisky
Jay Cohen Nathan Popkin Bernard Strauss Esther Davidson
George Konisky Jack Yohay Leah Dorfman Martin Diamond
Angela Corbellini Vladinir Dorfman Samuel Dreier M. Jerry Feiman
Frank Glueck Jack Kronish Gertrude Koeser Harry Fried
Ann Schwartz Sarah Goos Edward Koeser Minnie Goldsmith
Murray Gallant Howard Brody Irving Frank Benjamin Gross
Gertrude Liberman Samuel Ruthman Lev Kapitanovski Norma Handler
Millie Levy Zoltan Herskovits June Goldstein Bessie Diamond
Sam Savitzky Josette Torre Beatrice Graev Lena Wolf
Meyer Fliegel Paul Segall David Graev Louie Prolman
Bessie Rosenberg Arthur Paula Hyler David Schwartz
Michael Bruce Diamondstein Gerald Sherman Hilda Schwartz
Kaplan Leonard Meltzer Henry Heil Samuel Entoff
Miriam Knofsky Ida Kramer Francis Hirsch Nathan Meister
Bertha Phillips Benjamin Koplovsky Abraham Singer Renee Tancer Kaye
Harold Unger Joseph Lipschultz Sara Singer Elsie Lauber
Fannie Pearlman Tim Lipschultz Dr. Alex Miller Gerald Klein
Howard Wichter Kalman Malc Jennie Meister Arthur Lieb
Lyn Phillips Lillian Malc Anna Zimmerman Lena Birnburg
Jesse Prosten Eve Matties John Spiegel Berel Mair
Edith Ganzman David Moserowitz Isidor Hirsch Herbert Matties
Irma Heller Julius Nacht Regina Hirsch Shirley Rabinowitz
Evelyn Samuel May Glasgow Arlene Kepp Joe Birkenfeld
Mannie Sherman Keila Hurvitz Stephen Kepp Leah Chemerow
Stephanie Deksnys Bertha Rosen Ben Kushnir Harry Porter
Ruth Mandel Sam Spalter Richard Levy Thelma Tabachnik
Renee Silverman Betty Schiff Sheldon Liebovich Lottie Riedel
Gilbert Wasserman Lillian Schmidt Abraham Lipschultz Julia Rosensweig
Donald Sladick Danielle Sol Rabinowitz Sue Pfingst
Paul Sladick Schprechman Sylvia Lerner Victor Ostrow
Maurice Stein Lillian Schwartz Julius Katz William Jaffe
Sophy Freedman Philip Schneider Cynthia Hafezi William Jones
Allan Titlebaum Jeanette Elle Alvin Heller Sonia Toub
George Trehub Sophia Grossman Henriette Rubin Nathan Packer
Diana Fink Susanne Brav- Hannah Blumenthal Lillian Shaw
Esther Weiss Waltzer Morris Teitelbaum Benjamin Klein
Mollie Weiss Charlotte Rosalie Salpeter Joseph Herman
Philip Wichard Wasserman Edith Satkin
Pearl Silverman Alvin Weinstein
Janet Mensh Tillie Golin
Robert Wollman
May their memories be for a blessing.
14
Zichronam liv’rachah. 27MEN’S CLUB
MEN’S CLUB
PRESIDENT MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
THE ANNUAL DINNER THEATRE
Ed Cohen
Saturday, February 23, 2019
I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer making memories
with family and friends.
As of this writing, you should have received our annual Men’s Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre
Club dues statement. Please take time to renew your Men’s
Club membership, or if you are not currently a member,
in Fort Myers
please join us; we’re counting on your support!
The fantastic musical,
As in the past, your Men’s Club will continue to support
GUYS AND DOLLS!!
financially and with Man Power many of the Temple’s
functions and projects. We will also continue to support our
local Jewish community and the State of Israel. Over the past
three years the Men’s Club has contributed over $60,000 in
support of many worthwhile Temple and community causes.
Although the Men’s Club has a wide variety of activities and MEN’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP
events throughout the year, only one of them is a fundraiser.
The Men’s Club’s sole source of income is the money we raise Have you returned you Men’s Club membership form?
from dues and the annual Dinner Theatre Fundraising Event. For more information on Men’s Club membership please
contact Yale Freeman, Membership Chair, at 239-530-2500
So please join us and become a member, and by doing so you or visit the Men’s Club page on the Temple Shalom website,
will enable us to continue the support that we provide for our www.naplestemple.org.
Temple and our community.
My wife Lori, along with the entire Men’s Club Board, Please STEP UP and join
join me in wishing you L’Shana Tova…. A happy, healthy,
prosperous and above all, peaceful New Year. the Temple Shalom Men’s Club today
Ed Annual Membership
July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
General membership - $36
MEN’S CLUB Please Step Up to $54
Mitzvah Membership $136
Please step up to $180
Olam Membership $250
STEP UP Checks made payable to Temple Shalom Men’s Club
YOUR should be mailed to:
Temple Shalom Mens’ Club
4630 Pine Ridge Rd.
MEMBERSHIP Naples, FL 34119 15SISTERHOOD
SISTERHOOD FIRST SISTERHOOD LUNCHEON
PRESIDENT OF THE 2018-2019 SEASON
October 9 at 11:30am
Carole Flegel Guest speaker
Mark Danni
Sisterhood is ramping up for another fantastic year of events, Before coming to Naples, Mark was a percussionist
programs, fundraisers and more. Please join us! Please and conductor on Broadway. He is the founder and
feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions at artistic director of Theater Zone. The theater opened
TempleShalomSisterhood@gmail.com or 239-248-4487. in 2006 in the G&L Theater which is located at the
Community School of Naples. Each year, Mark
Here are some frequently asked questions: produces four plays in this intimate setting.
Q. How much are Sisterhood dues? Cost for the luncheon: $25 for Sisterhood members
$28 for guests
A. Basic dues start at $50/yr., with higher tiers at $72 and
beyond. The dues help support the Sisterhood of Temple $50 to sponsor
Shalom, while a portion supports Women of Reform Judaism
Checks payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood
(WRJ). All Temple Shalom congregants are encouraged to
should be mailed to:
financially support our beautiful Shabbat Onegs.
Barbara Druckman
Q. How can I become more involved in Sisterhood? 23803 Amalfi Coast Rd.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
A. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend our
luncheons, Book Bags (Book Club discussions) and
fundraisers including our upcoming Mah Jongg tournament. Questions? Contact Barbara directly at:
Please support our Judaica Shop. To join the Board, volunteer barbdruckman@gmail.com
with the Oneg Committee, Judaica Shop or in any other
capacity, please contact me.
Q. How can we support this year’s membership directory?
A. The bi-annual directory raises funding through corporate
advertising, “Meaningful Messages” and “Friends of the
Directory”. Look for information later this year.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!
Sisterhood Donations - Thank you!
In honor of Carole Flegel’s birthday:
Lisa Mair, Melanie Schwartz, Stacy Nicolau,
Tracey Ornstein and Tammy Strohl-Samuel
Save the date!
SISTERHOOD BOOK BAG Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Third Thursday of each month at 1:30pm
Temple Shalom Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament.
October 18, 2018 November 15, 2018
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TIKKUN OLAM “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by
the seeds that you plant.”
COUNCIL CHAIR
Ken Goldstein
As we approach the High Holy Days, these words by Robert Louis Stevenson make us think about what
changes we want to make in the coming year.
Most of the time we never really know what impact we have on the lives of our family, friends and strangers.
We are always “planting seeds” that, hopefully, will one day grow and flourish. Even though we may never
know our real impact, we must still plant those seeds. There are many ways we plant seeds but we hope you will think about social
action and social justice.
Here are few ways our members are currently “planting seeds.”
Volunteering
The Naples Senior Center offers many ways to volunteer. A number of our members volunteer at the Dementia Respite Support
Program. Other programs include friendly visitors, friendly drivers, social program volunteers and food pantry volunteers. For
more information contact Marna Barany at mbarany@naplesseniorcenter.org.
Guadalupe Center
“The mission of the Guadalupe Center is to break the cycle of poverty through education for the children of Immokalee.” Once
again, many of our members are active volunteers at this remarkable facility. For more information contact Kelly Hammer at
khammer@guadalupecenter.org
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Here is some information from their website, “These dedicated people help with product recovery, work in our fast-paced
warehouse, provide administrative support, conduct their own food and fund drives, and assist with special events. The Food Bank
depends upon volunteers who help us to distribute millions of pounds of food throughout Southwest Florida.” Contact Todd Lewis
at tlewis@harrychapinfoodbank.org
Social Justice
Members of Temple Shalom have attended the Women’s March in Washington, DC as well as similar marches here in Naples. Also,
members have visited the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery Alabama and
joined hands in Philadelphia with “more than 150 demonstrators gathered by the U.S. Custom House in Philadelphia to take issue
with the country’s policies on immigration.”
What seeds will you plant in the New Year? Come join us at the Tikkun Olam Council (TOC) and help us plant those seeds. For
more information about the TOC contact Ken Goldstein at kengoldstein@mac.com.
Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL
High Holy Day Appeal
Envelopes will be available on Rosh Hashanah. Please
make your donation using these envelopes and return
them to Temple Shalom on Yom Kippur.
Thank you!
18HAVURAH HAPPENINGS
The word “Havurah” comes from the Hebrew word “haver” meaning “friend.” A Havurah is a group of approximately 10-12
families who meet regularly to socialize, celebrate Jewish life together, and participate in social action projects. Havurot (plural of
havurah) provide an excellent opportunity to get to know other members of the Temple Shalom family who share your values and
interests. Havurot have flourished at Temple Shalom for many years, resulting in many lifelong friendships.
Each havurah group is self-directed, planning its activities based on the interests of its members. Some groups are more social in
nature, while others focus more on religious, family or study-related activities. They may even take the form of a book club. Past
activities of our havurot have included potluck dinners, book discussions, sports (bowling, skating, hiking), musical or theater
events, movies, Shabbat dinners, Havdalah services, Passover Seders, Hanukah parties and other holiday celebrations.
Belonging to a havurah can be fun and enriching. Some members report that their havurah has become their extended family.
Whether you are new to the synagogue, or have been a member for a while, it is a way to meet people with similar interests, get to
know other families and build friendships.
How do I join a havurah?
Groups are usually formed on the basis of shared interests and stage of life. New havurot being formed all the time.If you have an
idea for a new havurah, let us know and we will do our best to help you get it off the ground. Whatever your interests, age or stage
of life, we will get you started on the path to building new lasting friendships with other members of your Temple Shalom family.
Contact Debbie Zvibleman, at 239-272-8878 for more information.
Shoshanah Havurah
Our havurah is but one of several successful Temple havurot that have formed over the years, providing a unique friendship circle
of like-minded people grounded in Jewish values and service to the community. Our Havurah has incorporated many topics and
activities into our get togethers. Some of our favorites over the years have included:
• Sharing childhood and adult memories of holiday celebrations, especially but not limited to Hanukkah and Passover
• Trips and travels to Israel and other Jewish sites
• Favorite Food Memories
• Stories about inspiring family members, mentors, friends
• Rose Mass’s autobiography discussion (She was a favorite person to all of us, a founding member of this Havurah and the
Havurah was named in her honor.)
• Discussion after hearing a speaker at Temple, a sermon or a speaker in the community
• Our Jewish upbringing and how it shaped the way we became parents and grandparents
• Favorite books, movies
One day, twelve members of the Temple’s Shoshanah Havurah volunteered to serve at the Naples Senior Center of Jewish Family
and Community Services (JFCS). Paula Brody and Merrill Hassenfeld, Rabbi and Jane Perman, Don and Arlene Shapiro, Dan and
Judi Spintman, Howard and Sheila Agranat, and Mort and Myra Friedman spent the day at the Senior Center where they served
lunch and assisted the participants. They were unanimous in their belief that it was a richly rewarding experience.
Please share your havurah’s events, memories, ideas and pictures!
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Shabbat Tables
You are invited to a special Shabbat Tables Kickoff Potluck Dinner at Temple Shalom on Friday, October 26 at 6:00pm. You
bring a side dish to share and Temple Shalom will supply the chicken. Whether celebrating Shabbat is something you grew up
with, or something new for you and your family, we hope that you will consider participating in this exciting new twist on the
Shabbat Dinner Trains program as part of the Temple Shalom One Family. Like the Shabbat Dinner Train, Shabbat Tables is yet
another way that we build relationships with each other and share our traditions, as we more fully realize our mission of fostering
connections – one to another, Temple, Israel, Torah and God.
What do I do to make it a Shabbat Table? Invite a fellow congregant to share your Shabbat Table, whether that table is in your
home, by the pool or at a restaurant. Before dinner starts, we ask that you do the blessing over the candles, the Kiddush for the
wine, and the blessing over the challah, if possible.
What if I don’t know the prayers? No problem. All hosts get a cheat sheet with all of the prayers. You can also listen to them on
the Temple Shalom website, www.naplestemple.org.
Who do I invite? Anyone you want! Old friends, new friends or someone from Temple that you want to get to know better. Look
up their contact information in the membership directory and give them a call or send an email and invite them. Feel free to ask
Ana Maria Tamargo, Membership Engagement Coordinator, for suggestions.
Do I need to know anything else? Yes! Please take a few pictures of your dinner and send them to Jeanette Fischer, Director of
Communications, at jfischer@naplestemple.org or our website and Facebook page. Let us know who joined you for dinner.
What should I serve? Serve whatever you would like—fried chicken, take-out Chinese, pizza or traditional foods. It is not about
the food; it is about the people. You do not need to keep kosher to participate but we do ask that you don’t serve pork or shellfish.
Are there things that I need to have? Yes, you should have Shabbat candles, wine or grape juice, and a challah, if you are hosting
at home.
If you are interested in learning more about Shabbat Tables or to sign up to be a host or a guest, call Jane Friedberg at
978-535-5049 and start connecting with other members of our Temple family.
Friday, October 26 at 6:00pm
Shabbat Table Kickoff Potluck Dinner
RSVP by Monday, October 22 to:
Ana Maria Tamargo, Membership Engagement Coordinator at
atamargo@naplestemple.org or 239-455-3030
21Endowment
Suzanne Low, J.D., CFP®, Endowment Chair
Corner
What is the Temple Shalom Legacy Society?
The Legacy Society was created to honor those who have
demonstrated the foresight to plan a future gift to Temple With a completed endowment gift of $10,000
Shalom. By signing a non-binding Letter of Intent to or more you will become a member of our
make a future gift, you will become a member of our Eternal Light Society.
Legacy Society. We are excited to publish our second
annual list of the Legacy Society Members in this issue.
What is a planned gift? A planned gift is a gift to Temple
to benefit the Temple far into the future. A planned gift can set
Shalom that you plan for now with the gift to be given
a wonderful example for your children and grandchildren to
by you or your estate in the future. A planned gift can
show how much you care about our temple so that it can have a
help you match your personal financial goals with your
lasting role in your family’s lives for generations to come.
desire to make a substantial and lasting difference to ensure
that Temple Shalom will continue to thrive, allowing you Contact me at endowmentchair@naplestemple.org or 239-450-
to provide support at a higher level than you may think 8112 or call the Temple office to get a copy of the non-binding
possible. Letter of Intent and answer any questions you may have about
planned giving. We are dedicated to helping every donor find
How does a planned gift work? Any gift that can be given
the right opportunity for yourself and your family to create a
now may also be made to take effect in the future, when the
legacy that is meaningful to you.
assets are no longer needed for current or family expenses.
These include cash, securities, real estate, personal
property, retirement plan assets and life insurance. Temple Shalom
How can I make a planned gift? You make a planned gift Legacy Society Members
by designating Temple Shalom as a beneficiary of your As of 8/1/2018
IRA, insurance policy, trust or will. You may name your
Anonymous donors (5)
own fund, facility or a gift dedicated to a specific purpose
by meeting established requirements. However, a planned Mardelle & Bennett Berman
gift does not have to be large. A gift of any size is a blessing Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld
and will have a long-term benefit. Nancy Brown & Bill Maltby
Why should I consider a planned gift? The major benefit Lori & Ed Cohen
of a planned gift is that it allows you to hold on to your Florence Chelm
money and other assets for now, to be sure you can meet Karen & Stan Deutsch
your family’s future financial needs, while leaving a legacy
Myra & Mort Friedman
Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter
Suzanne Low
Lorie Mayer
Jane & James Perman
Phyllis & Michael Seaman
Arlene & Don Shapiro
Janet & Howard Solot
You will become a member of our Sheldon Starman
Legacy Society with your signed letter of Richard Treiser
intent to make a gift in the future. Stuart Warshauer
22TZEDAKAH Education Endowment Funds
Adult Education Fund: General Endowment :
Showing We Care Enhance adult education programs To secure the future, enrich programs
Contributions to Temple Shalom funds and provide for emergency needs of the
are wonderful ways to show your Religious School Fund:
congregation
appreciation of family and friends, to Supplies and activities for Jewish learning in
Religious and Hebrew Schools Honey Berkle Endowment:
celebrate happy occasions and to honor
the memories of loved ones. We suggest Support overall mission of Temple Shalom
Religious School Enrichment Fund:
a minimum donation of chai ($18.00). Augments the Religious and Hebrew School The Paula Brody and Merrill
With a minimum donation of chai, a educational programming. Hassenfeld Endowment:
notice of your gift will be sent to the Support operating and capital expenses
Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund:
honoree and mention will be published Religious and Hebrew School scholarships Kraus Scholar In Residence Endowment:
in The Voice. for students in need To bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an
Operations educational benefit to the membership
Ben Calmenson Fund:
General Fund: Sponsors children to attending Camp The Low Family Endowment:
Support Temple operations Coleman To secure the future of Temple Shalom and
Capital Reserve: Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida
Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty
Maintain and enhance buildings and grounds Development Fund: The Herbert & Ruth Abramson:
Curriculum and teaching skill enrichment To supplement general operations and
Security Fund:
activities for Sunday and Hebrew School provide enrichment for Temple functions
Improve safety and security
teachers
Tree of Life: The Janet & Howard Solot Endowment:
Youth Activities Fund: For general charitable uses and purposes
Each ‘Rock’ and ‘Star of David’ is a donation
Financial support for our youth to attend
of $540.00; each ‘Leaf ’ is $240.00. The The Truly Nolen Family Endowment:
Camp Coleman, to take part in regional/
contribution must be received in its entirety To support the overall mission of Temple
national youth conventions, and summer in
before engraving is ordered. Shalom
Israel experiences.
Tribute Garden:
Preschool Fund: Clergy/Leadership
Enhance garden, buildings and grounds.
Supplies and activities for the Preschool Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund:
Dedication opportunities are available.
For tzedakah, charitable purposes,and
Preschool Enrichment Fund: general enhancement of the Rabbi's work
Worship Books, magazines and media for children
Memorial Fund: Cantor Azu's Discretionary Fund:
and adolescents
Donations in memory of loved ones For tzedakah, charitable purposes and
Arby Lipman Children's Library: general enhancement of the Cantor's work
William Freschel Kiddush Fund:
For the purchase of children and adolescent
Provide Kiddush Lunch each Saturday Leadership Fund:
books and magazine subscriptions, and
following worship services. A $150 donation Enhance and enrich leadership programs at
supplies
sponsors Kiddush in honor of a special Temple Shalom
someone or occasion. Jack and Charlotte Ward
Family Children's Music Shelf: Library
Flower Fund:
Audio and video music for children Rabbi James & Jane Perman Library:
Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $100.00
Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies
donation sponsors flowers in memory or in
honor of a special someone or occasion. SocialAction
Mitzvah Baskets Fund: David and Lillian Thalenfeld
Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. A $100 Fund for Social Justice:
donation purchases several hundred dollars Support Temple’s participation in social
of food for JFCS. justice events and activities
Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund: Oneg Shabbat:
Enhances music at Temple Shalom Sponsors Onegs in celebration of an event or
to honor someone. This fund is administered
Prayerbook Fund: by Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Please contact
Prayerbooks and Torah commentaries. Sandy Stone (239) 597-1553.
Prayerbooks - $54, Torah commentary - $100
High Holy Days prayerbooks (set) - $108
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