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Volume XXXIVNumber 10
August 2014Av/Elul 5774
The Voice is published monthly. June/July are combined issues.Editor / Layout ......... Jo Icaza
Advertising ......... Maxine Gould
High Holy Days
ScheduleSee inside
TORAH TALK
SATURDAY, August 2
at 8:30 a.m.
S’lichot Service,
Reception and Film
Sept. 20
7:30 pm
Pizza in the HutWednesday,October 8th
5:30PM
First Day of Sunday School
September 14
First Day of Hebrew School
September 17
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From Cantor azu
I have tried several times to write an article for this month, and with the events in Israel I have time again and again had to restart. Quite simply, our hearts are in the East. Below is a compilation of pieces and remarks that I have given over the summer. Beginning with this poem by Yehuda Amichai:
An Arab shepherd is searching for his goat on Mount Zion And on the opposite hill I am searching for my little boy.
An Arab shepherd and a Jewish father Both in their temporary failure.
Our two voices met above The Sultan’s Pool in the valley between us.
Neither of us wants the boy or the goat To get caught in the wheels
Of the “Had Gadya” machine. Afterward we found them among the bushes,
And our voices came back inside us Laughing and crying.
Searching for a goat or for a child has always been The beginning of a new religion in these mountains.
Amichai’s words capture the tensions in the land of Israel. Sadly, reality often betrays the poem’s uplifting end. Too many children have been caught in the “Had Gadya machine” – a never-ending cycle of violence in which each consecutive generation suffers. The current conflict began this way, with the kidnapping and slaying of three Israeli teens – Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Sha’ar and Naftali Frankel. Followed by the revenge killing of Mohammed Khdeir.
Their deaths unleashed a wave of violence. Rockets from Gaza brought terror to Israeli citizens, while retaliatory Israeli airstrikes
and ground efforts led to civilian casualties. From a distance we shed tears at these four tragic deaths, and the ensuing violence.
The Psalmist wrote, “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” Difficult as it may seem, we must channel our sorrow to honor the memory of those who have died.
We sow our tears and take heart recognizing the power of community. Our Temple Family found strength organizing the community memorial for Eyal, Gilad and Naftali. Members from our congregation have actively advocated for Israel – sharing stories with friends and loved ones. These events have brought us closer together as a people.
We sow our tears and cry out on behalf of Israel and work to support Israel. Heartbroken for the loss of life on both sides, we are responsible to stand up for Israel. This conflict is one with moral clarity. We want the world to see that one side uses its citizens as shields for missiles, while the other shields its citizens from missiles.
In support of Israel, many have called family and friends in Israel, letting them know that we stand together. Recognizing that summer conflict disrupts tourism and creates long-term negative economic ramifications, I encourage everyone to purchase goods made in Israel, and those sold by Israeli vendors.
We sow tears, and teach others that hatred in all forms is destructive. The parents of Eyal, Gilad and Naftali inspire us with their courage by withholding calls for vengeance. We must respect each other, if we are to be partners in peace. It is time to break the cycle of violence, understanding that a temporary cease-fire is not enough.
We sow our tears, and must tend to the seeds that we planted. Motivated today by sorrow, we must keep the momentum going, finding energy from the hope of creating a better world. In this way we will nurture the seeds of love and peace that have been planted as a lasting tributes to the lives lost.
May we soon see the world reap joy, after the tears that have been shed.
As I write this month’s voice article, it’s been 12 days since I left Israel and I’m still wrapping my head around the events that took place while I was there. Despite the tragedies that took place and are still taking place, it was a spectacular and dramatic week in Israel reconnecting with my colleagues, my family, my teachers and the
land.
I returned to Israel to attend the American Conference of Cantors’ (ACC) annual convention. It was a week filled with numerous opportunities for learning the latest trends in Israeli society and culture; with traveling from one end of the country to the other in search of insight and inspiration; with listening to the newest music coming from Israel; with singing sacred songs alongside our Israeli brothers and sisters; and, finally, with praying.
Included in our experiences was a workshop and tour of BINA, a secular Yeshiva meaning wisdom. BINA is the leading organization at the intersection of Jewish Pluralism & Social Action in Israel. The organization strives to strengthen Israel as a democratic pluralistic society, by emphasizing Judaism as a culture, through Jewish values of Tikkun Olam.
At the Leo Beck school in Haifa we attended the concert of Arab and Jewish teenagers making music and building bridges together. This was a window into the “other” Israel that we do not hear about on CNN. There are Israeli and Arab teenagers who make music promoting peace. Young people who very simply see the humanity in the other and see another way. The group is called Heartbeat.
Heartbeat unites these teenagers to build critical understanding, develop creative nonviolent tools for social change, and amplify their voices to influence the world around them.
The highlight of my visit was co-leading a service held at the Kotel with Women of the Wall. Women of the Wall’s mission is to achieve the social and legal recognition of the rights, as women, to wear prayer shawls, pray and read from the Torah collectively and out loud at the Western Wall. They meet monthly on Rosh Chodesh to pray and sing together and they joined the women of the ACC as we gathered to pray. In the past those who opposed Women of the Wall have held demonstrations, yelling, spitting and throwing objects at the women. Yes, we were yelled at to leave but it didn’t escalate beyond that. We wore our tallitot, held up our siddurim, and prayed strong with our voices over all of the chaos around us. The men in our group created for us a wall of protection behind us and we all felt their strength with the angels singing on high above this holy ground. It was an incredibly moving morning I will never forget.
The last night was a triumphant final gala concert at the gorgeous YMCA hall across from the King David hotel. It was an array of Jewish music --traditional chazzanut, Yiddish, Jazz, Ladino, tributes to Arik Einstein and Naomi Shemer, and much more. It was called Kaleidoscope. And it was stunning.
The last day we gathered for a final service and goodbye overlooking Jerusalem--a dazzling view...with tears in my eyes as the conflict with Hamas was heating up. Back safely at home, my heart breaks for Israel….A Jew has to hope. Giving into despair is not an option. I pray that peace will arrive soon for both sides.
From rabbi miller
BBYO in Naples is beginning to heat up with anticipation for the start of another great term. This summer Naples teens are taking part in various summer programs focused on a wide array of topics like leadership and volunteering.
The BBYO teens eagerly await the beginning of the fall which will kick off with an amazing Naples Kick-off Extravaganza & Parent Information Meeting that will take place on August 24. This summer, Naples teens are actually working together in two committees: a steering committee that will oversee the planning of our local Kickoff and a J Serve committee which will begin brainstorming ideas for our day of community service next Spring.
Regionally, the Naples BBYO teens are really excited to reunite with
all of their friends from across the region at North Florida Region’s Kickoff Boat Party on August 31st. Teens will set sail and embark on a fun night filled with dancing and smiles.
Lastly, teens are really pumped for an upcoming convention that brings the three regions of Florida together again for the first time in ten years! The convention, entitled “The Big Three: Leave Your Mark”, will give BBYO teens from all across the state the option to learn about recruitment, Jewish enrichment, or leadership. This incredible opportunity will take place at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida from September 12th through the 14th. You won’t want to miss it!
There’s a lot to do this fall so stay tuned for more!
bbYo newsby Jason Randall Aleph Godol of Negev AZA #2560
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Summer Season is Very ProductiveWith our “Season” in the past and our snowbirds up North, Temple Shalom is still very active. Much planning and many activities are happening. The planning includes new programs and projects for the upcoming Season
such as game night, scholar-in-resident weekend, major fundraisers, planned giving programs and recognition processes, community events and speakers, new education programs and workshops.
In addition to summer activities such as Shabbat at the Beach, Torah study, preschool summer camp, and Shabbat services, the clergy, staff and the Board of Trustees, together with Temple members, have been busy implementing many important enhancements at the Temple and have also been engaged in:
• Refreshing and updating both kitchens for better utilization
• Refreshing the look of the Perman Library with new furniture, carpet, window coverings and accessories
• Updating the youth lounge with new window coverings
• Landscaping at both the religious school and the main Temple entrance
• Launching of a new website for the Religious School which allows the parents to register and pay their fees on-line. This new website can be accessed through the Temple website.
• Launching of an updated website for the Preschool to aid in registration and payment and to announce all of their programs and activities
• Upgrading the Temple website to also allow members to access their records, empowering them to make profile changes, make
contributions to specific or general funds, and make tributes in honor or memory of someone and to view and pay their invoices. It also allows members to contribute to the Temple above and beyond their normal contribution.
• Enriching of the Religious School B’nai Mitzvah program by reducing the amount of time the students spend at the Temple on Wednesdays and increasing the quality time with the Cantor for their tutoring.
• Receiving and placing of a valuable art statue donated by a Temple family to be placed on Temple grounds.
• Launching the Shabbat Dinner program as envisioned by the One Family Team.
• Launching the search committee for an Executive Director
• Formed advisory boards for both the religious school and the preschool.
Our Sisterhood is working to help the Temple grow with new ideas for fundraising and programming. Our Men’s Club is actively engaging the Temple family in recreational activities, educational lectures and meetings for the benefit of our Temple members. Both the Men’s Club and the Sisterhood are playing important roles in the funding of the new projects and activities of the Temple and in the support of the Temple’s growth.
Yes, the Temple is an exciting place! We are truly a four season, year-around organization. Throughout the summer, we see engaged members, encouraging smiles, and helpful individuals that make us One Family at Temple Shalom. We are being connected to one another through worship, education and activities that promote and encourage Jewish life. Get involved and let us know what your passion is.
President’s messageby Yale Freeman
I hope you are all having a fun filled summer!
Summer at the Religious School means closing out one year and making plans for the next one. It means finalizing our school calendar, hiring and training new teachers, writing curriculum and new programs, ordering new books and
materials and much more.
We are very excited to share some new school information with you:
• Religious School Website - We have launched our new webpage, which you can access by going to www.naplestemple.org, then click on the Education tab and Religious School
• Online Registration - Register now for the 2014-2015 school year by going to the Admissions tab on the Religious School webpage.
• Chaverweb, your personal account manager – You can now make payments for tuition and Temple dues, access your family’s profile, and make changes to your personal information all ONLINE! Just go to www.naplestemple.org and click on the “Manage Your Profile/Pay Online” button at the top of the page
We are going back to the Religious Action Center (RAC) in Washington, D.C. this year, December 5-8, 2014! Rabbi Miller will be taking our 10th, 11th and 12th graders to participate in the nationally acclaimed L’taken Seminar, which enables students to explore public policy and social activism through a Jewish lens and experience our nation’s capital. A portion of this trip is made possible by the generosity of the Temple Shalom Sisterhood and Temple Shalom Men’s Club. There will be an informational meeting for parents and students on August 27th at 5:30pm to discuss the details for this year’s trip. Please RSVP to the Religious School at [email protected] or by calling (239) 455-2233 to let us know if you plan to attend this meeting.
UPCOMING DATES:
Here are the dates for orientations for this next school year
Sunday, August 24th
9:00 -12:30 Teacher Orientation
Wednesday, Aug 27th
5:30pm RAC trip orientation -10th -12th grade students and parents
Sunday, Sept 14th
1st Day of Sunday School – Prek-7th Grades9am Breakfast sponsored by the Men’s Club9:30am Opening Assembly / Meet the Teachers11:30am - 7th grade B’nai Mitzvah meeting with students and parents
Wednesday, Sept 17th
1st Day of Hebrew School Class – 3rd-6th Grades
Saturday, Sept 20th
6th & 7th grade students and parents – 9am -1pm – Services and B’nai Mitzvah orientation
Sunday, Oct 12
8th-9th-10th grade orientation and 1st class
I am looking forward to working with our new Religious School Advisory Board, chaired by Alicia Kelley as we continue to strive to create new, exciting and innovative programs for our children together.
From the religious sChool direCtorby Caren Plotkin
b’nai mitzvah mazel tov toHannah Castro August 30, 2014I’m Hannah Castro and I attend Oak Ridge Middle School. My interests are music, science, reading and the study of Torah. When I grow up, I would like to be a Doctor and Rabbi and complement it with music, which is my other passion.
I want to hear from you!
I will be happy to answer any questionsand listen to your suggestions.
Please contact me at:
Neil ShniderPresident
Temple Shalom
[email protected] 614.582.0108
ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN BEGINNING PREK and KINDERGARTEN IN SEPTEMBER,
COME AND BE A PART OF OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAM EACH SUNDAY FROM 9:30-12:00PM.
FOR INFORMATION CALL: CAREN PLOTKIN, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR @ 455-2233.
College ConnectionSign Up your College Student
(undergrads & postgrads) to receive the Temple Shalom Voice and
Holiday care packages during the school year.
Contact the Religious School to request a College Connection form - 455-2233
TEACHERS WANTEDWe are in need
of Sunday School Judaica and Wednesday Hebrew School
teachers for the 2014-15 school year.
Call Caren Plotkin at 455-2233.
Sarah Castro August 30, 2014My name is Sarah Castro and I attend Gulf Coast High School. My interests are music, art and drawing. When I grow up I would like to be an Architect.
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Here is a list of the top ten reasons why PARENTS ARE CHOOSING
THE “TSP EXPERIENCE” 10. Our school is blessed with educated, wonderful and committed staff, some of whom have been here for 20 + years. Our teachers are
warm and nurturing and will care for your child’s every need.
9. Our classes are small and personal. There are two teachers in each class, which is a low student to teacher ratio. Director and the teachers constantly look for new and improved ways of teaching and continue their education by taking related early childhood courses.
8. We have a, one of a kind Science lab “Professor Einstein’s Laboratorium “where children can explore the world of nature first hand, travel through the solar system in a planetarium like setting, examine and grow plants, research animals, learn about human body and anatomy, investigate the ecosystem, discover the world of archeology, and perform a vast array of experiments.
7. We have a state of the art playground and bike path to help our students develop their gross motor and social skills.
6. We provide a wonderful Jewish education to your child. Children learn about the Jewish holidays and Jewish values through various ways of stimulating their minds and senses: music, art, cooking, dance, and literature.
5. We are all a family. Your child will be greeted each morning with smiles and hugs. We get to know all of your children. We are always here to listen to your suggestions and concerns.
We have an active Parent Teacher Organization (POTS) which helps you stay involved in your child’s education and ensures that this is your school, too.
4. Your child’s overall educational and personal experience will be enhanced by our Specials including: music, art, technology, movement, science, storytelling, and foreign language. We have an amazing children’s library (aka Storyland). This beautifully decorated room includes a complete library of children’s books, a stage for dramatic play, a puppet theatre, dress-up clothes, and felt board stories galore! It is a magical place where our children look forward to going each week.
3. We have assembled a cutting edge Tech Lab which was created with the abilities and interests of preschoolers in mind, this work center include age appropriate tablets, laptops, interactive iPad and TV interfaces, digital cameras, and child friendly photo and video editing software, as well as many other technology related learning opportunities. The atmosphere is comfortable, encouraging allowing little ones to learn about technology as well as test out their abilities to design and create.
2. Our Mommy and Me (15 months – 26 months) and Baby and Me (birth – 14 months) programs are each an incredible way of getting you and your child involved in the Temple and our community. Led by Miss Jane Galler, you and your child will participate in creative music, art, and play activities. These classes are a wonderful way to have fun with your child, while providing an opportunity for each of you to develop lifelong friendships.
1. We prepare your child for his or her future. Your child will receive all of the educational and social tools needed to go off to elementary school and into the world. Both public and private schools in Naples are grateful and rave about the readiness of the children who have been through our program.
From our family to yours we wish you a happy and healthy school year.
PresChool on Paradeby Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director
All of us at Sisterhood hope that you are all having a great summer!
We have been very busy planning spectacular new programs for the Fall and Winter of 2014-2015. We are hoping to please all ages, morning noon and night, and also hoping to excite all
tastes. We will start by offering you a special movie to be held on Tuesday night, September 16. Stay tuned for more details about this fun experience at the Silverspot! It will come with surprises for all!
Meanwhile, we will begin our fall programs with a luncheon to be held on Tuesday, October 14 at a venue that I know will be interesting to all members of Sisterhood and their friends. Lots of details to follow!
FYI: Thank you all so very much for bringing in your pop tabs from your cans to help the “Ronald McDonald House.” They are a big help for those that stay at this wonderful place. Please, never throw the tabs away. Store them in a plastic baggie and bring them to the Temple.
Our Sisterhood Book Bag has a great season planned. On Thursday, October 16, we will learn all about “The Lowland,” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Two brothers bound by tragedy. A fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past. A country torn by revolution. A love that lasts past death. This book is set in India and America and it is a book you will soon forget. So make plans to be here on October 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you all to celebrate the New Year together!
sisterhood newsby Sandy Stone, Sisterhood President
SHABBAT HOME DINNERS OFF TO A GREAT START IN JUNE!
Three dozen Temple members have enjoyed a wonderful Shabbat dinner and we want to share their excitement with you. Here are some comments:
“Last evening was so wonderful and warm, and we thank you for including us in your ONE FAMILY initiative home dinner.”
“It was a fantastic evening!!!!!!!!!”
“What a lovely and relaxing and delicious Shabbat! You had a special evening of wonderful conversation
with congregants that have now become good friends.”
Thanks to our hosts: Debbie and Barry Zvibleman, Shelly and Honey Berkle, Daryl and David Sissman, Marilyn and Phil Dano, and, Linda and Bruce Barter.
More dinners are scheduled for this Summer.
If you would like to be a guest at a future Temple Shalom Home dinner or possibly host one please contact:
Marilyn Dano239-592-5976
email: [email protected]
Camp 2014
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Open House
before Shabbat Services
Friday, September 126:30 pm
Wine and cheeseand good company
Don’t miss it!
COME TO THE
WELCOME BACK DANCE
NOVEMBER 16 (SUNDAY)7:00 P.M.
MUSIC PROVIDED BY “MANHATTAN CONNECTION”
FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW
TORAH TALKSATURDAY, August 2
TORAH PORTIOND’varim
8:30 A.M. FOR THE DISCUSSION8:15 A.M. FOR A LIGHT BREAKFAST
CONFERENCE ROOMOF TEMPLE SHALOM
The following have contributed (as of July 18) above and beyond dues by the amounts so designated.Torah Circle—$18,000; Rabbi’s Circle—$12,000; Board of Governors—$7,200; Sponsor—$2,000; Patron—$1,000; Friend—$500; Partner—$250
Above & Beyond
Sponsor
Helene and Bernie Weiss
Judi Palay Nancy G. White
Fran and Rob Nossen
Patron
Partner
Board of GovernorsMyra and Mort Friedman
The Men’s Club gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
In loving memory of Allan Kaye:Donald and Len FeimanLewis and Sybil Mitchell
Rabbi James and Jane PermanSteven and Gail Sacknoff
Sonny and Fran SilversteinReinhard and Marie Werthner
In honor of Alan Peltz’s special birthday:Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ritter
Temple Shalom Men’s ClubAnnual Dues
2014-2015JOIN MEN’S CLUB TODAY!
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 100% PARTICIPATION!Temple Shalom Men’s Club:
Plus! Dinner Theatre event, Canoe/kayak trips, deep sea fishing trip, baseball and hockey games, luncheons, annual membership event.
Please fill in the information below and send with your check payable to “Temple Shalom Men’s Club” to:Temple Shalom Men’s Club 4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119
YES! I will join the Men’s Club for the upcoming year!Please choose a level:
General Membership ($36) Mitzvah Membership ($136)
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
• Promotes friendship among congregants• Provides Kiddush Cups to each Bar and Bat Mitzvah
Student• Major supporter for Mitzvah Day “Kids Against
Hunger”
• Funds many Religious School events • Provides gowns and Bibles for Confirmands• Funds raised by the Men’s Club support Our
congregation, Our community and The State of Israel
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Who receives complimentary tickets by mail?Temple Shalom Members in good standing.*
Who else can receive complimentary tickets? Immediate family of Temple Members (Parents, grandparents, siblings, children who are visiting from out of town)Military personnel and college students (with ID)Visitors who are members of other Reform congregations(Advanced arrangements having been made between their URJ member congregation and Temple Shalom)
I am a Temple Shalom member and I’m not going to use my ticket, can I give it to someone else?
No. Tickets are personalized and are non-transferable. This is to be fair to our committed membership and also for security reasons. We must be aware of each and every person in the Temple during the Holy Days.
Can tickets be purchased for Holy Day Services?Yes, however, seating is limited, so advanced planning is recommended.
What is the cost of a High Holy Day Service ticket?$100.00. This is for one person and includes all the Holy Day Services. If you have never attended High Holy Day Services with us, we will be happy to welcome you as our guest, with complimentary tickets.
Can I apply the ticket price as a credit towards membership?Yes, we encourage you to do just that! It gives you an opportunity to worship with us for a few months before you decide if Temple
Shalom is right for you. This credit will be applied to membership provided you join the Temple by October 31, 2014.
If I can’t afford, or I know of someone who can’t afford the ticket price, can I still come to services?
Yes, provided you contact us in advance, and give us the opportunity to help you. In all cases of special need, we welcome you and will expect you to pay only what you can afford for a ticket and/or for membership. It will be our pleasure to have you worship with us.
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION… Definition of GOOD STANDING:
“Good standing” means that there are no outstanding financial obligations to the Temple. Also, 25% of the 2014-2015 dues need to be paid by September 2, and any prior year dues balance needs to be brought current. This policy applies unless other arrangements have been made with our Financial Secretary.
URJ RECIPROCITY FORM: If you are a member of Temple Shalom and plan to worship elsewhere, please call the Temple office and we will help you with reciprocal seating arrangements.Visitors who are members of other Reform congregations who will be in Naples for the Holy Days are welcome to worship with us through the Union for Reform Judaism’s Courtesy Reciprocal Seating Program.We extend our very best wishes for a New Year of health and peace. L’Shana Tovah!
about high holY daY tiCkets...
If you are interested in sponsoring
flowers for the High Holy Days, please contact
the Temple office as soon as possible.
Sponsorships are available for $200 each.
Thank you!
High Holy Days Flowers
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Contributions to temPle shalom
showing we CareContributions made to the various Temple Shalom funds are wonderful ways to show your appreciation of family and friends, to celebrate happy occasions and to honor the memories of loved ones. We suggest a minimum donation of chai ($18.00). With a minimum donation of $18.00, a notice of your gifts will be sent to the honoree and mention will be published monthly in The Voice.
OperationsGeneral Fund:Donations used for operating expenses.
Tree of Life:Each ‘Rock’ and ‘Star of David’ is a donation of $540.00; each ‘Leaf ’ is $240.00. The contribution must be received in its entirety before engraving is ordered.
Burn The Mortgage Fund:Established by Gerry and Pearl Sugarman to reduce payment of any existing mortgage.
WorshipMemorial Fund:Donations made in honor of a loved one who has passed.
William Freschel Kiddush Fund:All donations help provide Kiddush Lunch each Saturday following worship services. A $150 donation is considered to be a sponsorship to honor a special someone or occasion.
Prayerbook FundThe new minimum contributions to purchase a plaque are Shabbat and High Holiday Books: $50.00 / Pentateuch & Haftarah books: $100.00
Flower Fund:Provides Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $150.00 donation is considered to be a sponsorship in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion.
Mitzvah Baskets:A $100.00 donation will purchase several hundred dollars of food for JFCS.
Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund:Donations are used for the enhancement of music at Temple Shalom.
Religious SchoolReligious School:Donations purchase supplies and support activities for Jewish learning in both Sunday and Hebrew Schools.
Religious School Enrichment Fund:Donations augment the Religious School budget to enrich the education of our children.
Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund: To purchase or supplement Sunday and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need.
Ben Calmenson Fund:Donations will be used to create sponsorships to send children to attend Camp Coleman.
Rabbi Abraham ShustermanChildren's Center Memorial Fund:To support our Religious School and Preschool.
Sisterhood Religious SchoolScholarship Fund:To provide Sunday and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need.
Joseph S. Weinfeld FacultyDevelopment Fund:Donations support both curriculum and teaching skill enrichment activities for Sunday and Hebrew School teachers.
Youth Activities Fund:Donations provide financial support for children of our congregation to attend Camp Coleman, to take part in regional/national youth conventions, and to experience a summer in Israel.
PreschoolPreschool Fund:Donations purchase supplies and support activities for the Preschool.
Preschool Enrichment Fund:The enhancement of curriculum, educational programs and experiences.
Arby Lipman Children's Library:Children and adolescent books and magazine subscriptions, and supplies are purchased.
Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf:Audio and video musical tapes for children.
EndowmentEndowment Fund:Donations help to secure the future, enrich the programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation.
Scholar In-Residence Endowment Fund:Supports the endowment established by Shirley and Henry Kraus. This fund enables Temple Shalom to bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership.
The Herbert & Ruth Abramson Fund:To supplement the general operating fund and to provide enrichment for Temple functions.
Clergy/LeadershipRabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund:For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work.
Cantor Azu's Discretionary Fund:For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Cantor's work.
Leadership Fund:Donations are used for the enhancement and enrichment of leadership programs at Temple Shalom.
LibraryRabbi James & Jane Perman Library:Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies are purchased.
Social ActionDavid and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice: Provides support for Temple participation in social justice events and activities.
Oneg Shabbat: Contact Sandy Stone (Oct. 15 to May 15) or Evelyn Cole (May 16 to Oct. 14) for sponsorship in celebration of an event or to honor someone. This fund is administered by Temple Shalom Sisterhood.
ContributionsGeneral Fund
In Memory Of:Deana Rosofsky, Ann Jacobson by Dr. Iris BlandNathan Cutler by Barbara & Dr. Leonard CutlerDavid Grossman by Debby & Jeff WaranchSteven Miller by Beryl & Elliot MillerMorris Wichter by Freddi & Alan PeltzHarold Rosenzweig by Gloria & Lyle RosenzweigIrving Kaplan by Sandy & Ira BroadmanMinnie Wolf by Connie & Lee KaporEstelle Silverman by Beryl & Elliot MillerHenry Goldstein by Judi & Dan SpintmanNoah Liff by Judy & Joe BarkerHelen Shooman, Sarah Bassin by Shirley & Robert BassinGoldie Caplan by Eileen & Dr. Bill ErtagIn Honor Of:Lanny Rashbaum on her 80th birthday by Ina & Richard BarrMort Porter on his special birthday by Rona Steingart & Joe Davis In Appreciation:By William Goldstein
Religious SchoolIn Appreciation:Of Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott Newman
Religious School Enrichment Fund
In Memory Of:Paul Brizel by Barbara MeltzLillian Treiser by Bobbie & Dr. Gene KatzSidney Pearl by Lisa & Robert PearlSamuel Freeman by Susan & Yale FreemanBeverly Feingold by Jean & Lenny NachtIn Honor Of:Dr. Tussy & Neil Shnider on their 50th wedding anniversary by Bobbie & Dr. Gene Katz
Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund
In Memory Of:Raymond Rosenblum by Rachel & Howard GutmanLillian Treiser, Hugh Stone by Sandy StoneMildred Druckman by Barbara & Dr. Stephen DruckmanJohn Woog by Sandy Stone
William Freschel Kiddush Fund
In Memory Of:Abood Levy by Janina & Moises LevyEdythe Zubrow by Abe ZubrowHarry Peltz by Freddi & Alan PeltzEva Rubner by Dr. Michael RubnerAnna Bursack, Harry Neckrich by Abe Zubrow
Flower FundIn Memory Of:Sarah Indictor by Barbara & Dr. Stephen Druckman
Sylvia Alpert-Cohen by Merrylee & Dr. Joseph KandelIn Honor Of:Adam Mitrani becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Lisa & Ed MitraniEloyse & David Fisher on their special anniversary by Corky & Dr. Alan Kaplan
Food Basket FundIn Honor Of:Adam Mitrani becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Lisa & Ed Mitrani
Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory Of:Ethel Zdanowicz by Marilyn & Phil DanoDavid Magen, Harry Shapiro by Dorothy MagenDeana Rosofsky by Judi & David PendergastDaniel Tash by Iris AbelJason Clark, Kenneth Boyd by Dr. Iris BlandMiriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie JustaIrvin Goldstein by Caroline Beasley & David A. GoldsteinDorothy Gordon by Ben PostEdward Naide by Annette & Dr. Leonard GirshWilliam Friedberg by Rosealie Liebovich-HymanMorris Packer by Blanche & Robert StoneBetty Naide by Annette & Dr. Leonard GirshEsrael Lipschultz, Irene Rifkin by Dorothy LipschultzMildred Nazer by Dottie MagenElla Oshry by Dr. Sam OshryPauline Cowdery by Tenley CarpIda Unger by Marianne & Richard MattiesIn Appreciation:Of Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott NewmanWith Prayers for a Speedy Recovery to:Sid Diamond by Sybil & Lewis Mitchell Phyllis Lazear by Beverley Esau
Cantor Azu’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory Of:Jason Clark, Kenneth Boyd by Dr. Iris BlandMiriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie JustaDavid Swartz by Carol SwartzViola Riefberg by Mae & Judge Morton RiefbergEsther Weinberg by Cissy & Harvey DezenJoseph Tobias by Gene HelfandIn Appreciation:Karen & Dr. Martin Cohn by Mary Beth & Dr. Jack StromOf Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott Newman
Prayerbook FundIn Memory Of:Adolf Rosenblatt by Cary & Dr. David Goodman
Rabbi James and Jane Perman Library Fund
In Memory Of:Jack Weiss by Helene & Maj. Gen. Bernard WeissIn Honor Of:Betsy & Sheldon Starman on the birth of their granddaughter Rosemary by Cary & Dr. David GoodmanSidney Rubin by Cary & Dr. David GoodmanIrwin Harris by Sharyn & Dr. Lawrence Harris
Arby Lipman Children’s Library
In Memory Of:Stella Rasimowicz by Cecilia CahanDr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music
FundIn Memory Of:Dr. Jacques Elbhar, Dr. Georges Elbhar by Dr. Lydia Bond
Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund
In Memory Of:William Cole by Evelyn ColeIn Honor Of:Debra Antzis on her special birthday by Evelyn Cole, Helen Weinfeld
David Thalenfeld FundIn Memory of:Beatrice Peilte by Cary & Dr. David GoodmanIn Appreciation:By John Thalenfeld
Scholar-In-Residence Endowment Fund
In Memory Of:Jason Clark, Kenneth Boyd by Dr. Iris Bland
Burn The Mortgage FundIn Memory Of:Dr. Albert Pearl by Susan & Joel Pittelman
Shalom PreschoolIn Memory Of:Miriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie JustaHenry E. Mayer by Lorie Mayer
Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten Enrichment Fund
In Honor Of:The Amazing director, staff and teachers of Temple Shalom Preschool by Lori and Ed CohenIn Appreciation:Of Miss Ann for being such a loving teacher, Miss Wallie for her loving hugs, super teaching and flexibility, Miss Seyla for her kindness and Miss Jeanette for being so sweet to Jayda Wexler by Lori & Ed Cohen
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Celebrations and CommemorationsBirthdaysIt is with pleasure that we extend Happy Birthday wishes to the following members:1 Elli Taylor2 Patricia Newman Leonard Teitelbaum3 Marvin Lader Michael Rubner Edward Wollman5 Joseph Kandel Rhoda Lown Martin Millender Allen Weiss6 Irving Berzon8 Les Appel Carole Flegel Henny Porter Charla Press9 Samuel Kandel10 Nancy Brother Johanna Robins11 Caroline Goldstein Wendy Gurevitch Arlene Klein Lea Mendel13 Joel Grossman14 Dezi Seroussi Michelle Troupp15 Lauren Corrigan Ruth Faye William Kaye16 Cecilia Cahan19 Richard Berman Yale Freeman Jeff Goodchild Florence Hertzman21 Steven Sacknoff Melvin Ufberg22 Gail Sacknoff23 John Bowman24 Jonathan Gopman Julian Greenland25 Rochelle Baron Stephanie Heuer26 Melissa Hendler Judith Kaplan28 Honey Berkle Susan Pitts Carli Suarez31 Emily Rose Tami Schmidt
AnniversariesWe offer congratulations to the following members on the occasion of their wedding anniversary:3 Bruce and Lynn Byerly Mitchell and Roberta
Petusevsky
4 Harry and Arlene Yedid5 Stephen and Nancy Solarsh6 Robert and Shirley Bassin8 William and Randi
Butterworth Gabriel and Sharon Castro11 Buzz and Mimi Cohn12 Jonathan and Suzanne
Gopman Wayne and Toby Press Lyle and Gloria Rosenzweig13 Alvin and Sheila Becker14 Stanley and Mignon Farb Kal and Ruth Faye Andrew and Barbara
Halmos15 Gil and Lanny Rashbaum Sender and Ileana Rosen Tracey and Carolyn Roth16 Adam and Darci Bernstein Carl and Diana Steinhouse17 Edward and Ellen Wollman18 Dennis and Maureen
Schaab Pavel Tenenbaum and
Annie Baly19 Ryan and Jodi Kuhl20 Scott and Pat Newman Bernie and Helene Weiss21 Russell and Gail Smith22 Ronald and Marjorie
Sidman23 Lester and Jane Friedberg25 Chad Atkins and Debra
Antzis Carol Emerson Howard and Andrea Kaplan Melvyn and Ronnie
Poplock26 Judson and Frances Knox Gary and Wallie Lenchner27 Leslie and Elynor Flegel Michael and Melissa
Hendler Richard and Marianne
Matties Donald and Judith
Weisberg28 Allan and Lee Kaye Jeffrey and Joanne Paredes Jay and Susan Weiss30 Marc and Beth Hirsch31 Harvey and Cissy Dezen Richard and Lisa Mair Rowan and Karyn Samuel
YahrzeitsWith great respect we honor the memories of the following loved ones:1 Harry Abramson Mary Berger Dora Bonder
Anna Bursack Joseph Chelm Samuel Chosiad Arnold Cotton Mildred Druckman Beverly Feingold Nellie Goldberg Mindel Grossman Ruth Gurowitz Lillian Hyman Stephen Hyman Anna Liberman Anna Luff David Marcus Edith Mendel Dr. Paul Meyer Anna Rosenbach Martha Schiff Bertha Schmitzer Abraham Schwartz Shalom Seroussi Leora Smith Ann Treiser Samuel Volo John Woog8 Pauline Albert Eva Birkenfeld Ned Brody Charles Ciner Sara Cowan John Deksnys Samuel Dezen Robert Flato Louis Foster Simons Ruth Green Sarah Green Benjamin Halperin Bess Kohan Charles Miller Lena Morris Philip Press Arlene Raven Stefanie Roth Miriam Rubenstein Barbara Schwartz Dr. George Seaman Michael Sherman Rita Shore Nathan Starman Louis Teitelbaum Philip Wang Marion Weil Belle Zelbow15 Gloria Averbach Sara Bassewitz Philip Bernstein Jr. Matthew Brams Leslie Brodie Rebecca Chalfin Lil Ebersole Jack Freeman Herbert Friedman Anna Goodman George Himler
Lewis Krotick Nathan Kruger Lena Moeckler Cecile Nossen Israel Plax Sam Riefberg Sylvia Schwartzman Miriam Soltz Cheryl Strober Sarah Wang Ida Zahm22 Victor Bayer I. Boskowitz Jerome Cantor Gustina Freiberg Michael Glaser Lillian Glass Lorraine Glassman Bennie Magy Scott McCombs Lawrence Meltz Richard Anthony Nori Saul Peres Leo Pianko Sidney Salpeter Anita Sarna Ida Schroeder Harry Solomon Celia Steiber Lewis Stein Rita Stern Barbara Thompson Mae Wiseman Lillian Wyner29 Albert Cowan Frances Cutler Josephine Fuchs Paul Ganzman Ruth Geller Richard Gershgol Frances Gershon Barry Gomez Lily Grossman Louis Koch Elizabeth Levin Betty Linz David Reiss Sylvia Seger Donna Silverman Irving Solarsh Ruth Topolosky Julie Whitebook
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mitzvah CornerMazel Tov to:Jane and Lester Friedberg on the wedding of their daughter, Lisa Friedberg to Jason Silverman
Get Well Wishes to:William Butterworth, Anna Cotton, Sid Diamond, Gale Lazarus, Marley Miller, Natalie Justa, Frank Lamitina, Shirley Kraus, Gerry Bonder, Phyllis Lazear, Susan Pitts, Isabella Schaab, who were recently ill or hospitalized
Condolences to:Eric Meyer on the death of his father, William MeyerDonald Sang on the death of his wife, Eleanor SangCurtis and Richard Treiser on the death of their mother, Lillian Treiser
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august Calendar
sundaY mondaY tuesdaY wednesdaY thursdaY FridaY saturdaY
31 1Shir Joy
Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
2Torah Talk
8:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am
3 4 5 6 7 8Shabbat Evening
Service 7:30 pm
9Shabbat Morning
Service 10:00 am
10 11 12 13 14 15Preschool
New Parent Orientation
10:00 am
Shabbat Evening Service 7:30 pm
16Shabbat Morning
Service 10:00 am
17 18Preschool Classroom Visitations 10:00 am
19First Day of Preschool
Executive Cmte. Mtg.
7:00 pm
20First Day of Preschool
21HHD Choir
Rehearsal 7:00 pm
22Shabbat Evening
Service 7:30 pm
23Shabbat Morning
Service 10:00 am
24Religious
School Teacher Orientation
9:30 am
25 26Board Meeting
7:00 pm
27 28HHD Choir
Rehearsal 7:00 pm
29Shabbat Evening
Service 7:30 pm
30Sarah and Hannah
Castro B’nai Mitzvah
Shabbat Morning Service
10:00 am
Ben BooromDirector of Sales
EntertainmentDecor
Event PlanningLighting
Audio Visual
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Permit No. 1274630 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, Florida 34119-4063
Adam F. Miller, RabbiDonna Azu, Cantor
James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus
Religious School Director …............................................………..….. Caren PlotkinPreschool Director ………….………….......................................................… Seyla CohenMusic Director ………….…….....................................................................….…….… Peter Lewis
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Phone: (239) 455-3030 • Fax: (239) 455-4361
Preschool direct line: (239) 455-3227Religious School direct line: (239) 455-2233
www.naplestemple.orgE-mail: [email protected]
board oF trusteesPresident
Neil Shnider
First viCe President
Tracey Albert
seCond viCe President
Shelly Berkle
third viCe President
Debra Antzis
treasurer
Neil Heuer
FinanCial seCretarY
Scott Newman
reCording seCretarY
Debbie Zvibleman
immediate Past President
Yale Freeman
sisterhood President
Sandy Stone
men’s Club President
Ed Cohen
trustees
Michael Diamond Paul DorioMerrill Hassenfeld Bobbie Katz
Alicia Kelley Harriet LickhalterSuzanne Low Susan RitterDaryl Sissman Nancy Wiadro
This program is available to our members‘ children ages 2 to 7 (2nd grade) for specific High Holy Day services.
Children must be pre-registered and payment is your reservation. Associated fees are calculated on a per child/per service basis.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 30
Charge to families:$10.00 for one child per service$15.00 for two children of the same family per service$20.00 for 3 or more children of the same family per service
Drop-off time is 15 minutes before Services begin
Return this form with check (payable to Temple Shalom)and mail to:
Temple Shalom • 4630 Pine Ridge Rd. • Naples, FL 34119
I will need childcare for the following services:
Children’s Name(s) Erev RH
RHDay I
Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur
Age Grade
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