23A SYNAGOGUES Federation Star September 2012 September 2012 Federation Star TEMPLE SHALOM
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President’s message By Yale Freeman, President
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ummer is coming to an end and we are about to share the beautiful and inspirational High Holy Days. Although we may perform our sacred tasks in different ways and with varying interpretations, we are connected, as we are all part of the Jewish community in Naples, Florida. A brief introduction: I am the new president of Temple Shalom. I run a full-time criminal law practice both here and in Miami. I’ve served the Jewish community on the boards of Temple Shalom, the Jewish Federation of Collier County, and Jewish Family Services. I have served our greater community through service on the boards of the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the Alliance For Community Response, and the United Way. Several years ago, I closed my practice for one year to serve as the Executive Director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Collier County. “Community” is important to me.
Within that word, I like to emphasize the concept of “unity.” Temple Shalom has long been a part of the greater Naples community. This involvement and participatory attitude was nurtured in the past and will expand over the next few years. We are fortunate to have Rabbi Miller and Cantor Azu committed to providing strong Jewish leadership both within and outside of Temple Shalom. Our Religious School is currently exploring some new and exciting directions. Our Preschool has just finished a fun-filled summer camp program and reopened in August with a fresh spirit and innovative ideas. Our lay leadership is committed and involved, and, together, our efforts will create a future with great promise. All of these initiatives are supported by an office team that is looking forward to taking part in the events of the upcoming year, as well. Temple Shalom provides to the Jewish community, both full-time
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and seasonal, the opportunity to participate in a Reform Jewish congregation, as well as a congregation with Saturday morning services leaning toward a more Conservative tradition. Throughout the year, we will continue to provide a wide variety of both educational and social programs. During the High Holy Days, unique programs, fresh attitudes and different ways to give, receive and become engaged will be presented. With gratitude for the simchas, the lessons, and the firm foundation provided by our first 50 years, Temple Shalom is ready to explore new opportunities and embark on new adventures as we enter our next 50 years. Wishing all L’shana Tova! ~~~ Temple Shalom is pleased to advise that tickets are available for the High Holy Days. Tickets that include all High Holy Day services are available at the cost of $225 per person, and that cost can be applied to temple
membership. Active duty military personnel and college students receive complimentary tickets. For additional information regarding services, tickets or membership, please contact Temple Shalom at 239.455.3030.
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Beth Tikvah update Stuart Kaye Beth Tikvah President
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nce again, the High Holy Day season is upon us. As we gather in our places of worship to mark the passing of another year and to prepare ourselves spiritually for the future, we ask for the strength to honestly evaluate the year just concluding, make necessary amends, and set worthy and demanding goals for the year about to unfold. L’shana Tova from the Kaye family and the Beth Tikvah family to the entire Naples Jewish community. As I write this, renovations are underway at Beth Tikvah. We are hoping that the enhanced space is ready for use by the High Holy Days. Whatever the status of these renovations, they do not affect our sanctuary space or our ability to hold worship services. We are hoping, as well, to dedicate our first Memorial Tablet and install many of the memorial plaques by Yom Kippur. With Rabbi Ammos Chorny in place as our spiritual leader, we will be offering the full range of High Holy Day services. Please join us for some or all of them. High Holy Day schedule September 8 at 9:00 p.m. – Selichot
service; September 16 at 7:30 p.m. – erev Rosh Hashanah; September 17 & 18 at 9:30 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah; September 25 at 7:30 p.m. – Kol Nidre; September 26 at 9:30 a.m. – Yom Kippur; September 30 at 7:30 p.m. – Erev Sukkot; October 1 & 2 at 9:30 a.m. – Sukkot Selichot will be introduced with a special film, most likely either Eyes Wide Open or An Unfinished Life, both of which raise important questions about forgiveness and repentance. Book Group On Monday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m., our Jewish Book Discussion Group resumes with an exploration of Ellen Cassedy’s We Are Here: Memories of the Lithuanian Holocaust. “In building a democratic Lithuania, we must have the courage to bring bitter truths out of the shadows and learn from our history. This eloquent book can help us to reach out, open our hearts, and rediscover one another in a spirit of mutual understanding.” – Hon. Valdas Adamkus, Former President of Lithuania. For the meeting on Monday, October 22, the subject is real-life detective story, The Aleppo Codex. March 2013 theater event Beth Tikvah has reserved a block of 50 seats to award-winning Gulfshore Playhouse (in Norris Center, Cambier Park) for its Sunday, March 17, 3:00 p.m. performance of The Whipping Man. The cost is $40 per seat; check to Beth Tikvah. Call Phil at
239.598.2880 regarding availability. Here’s the story: In 1865, the Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and, in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Three men are at a crossroads – a Jewish Confederate soldier who has returned from battle and his two former slaves. As the three men reunite to celebrate Passover, they wrestle with their shared past and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves. The Whipping Man is a play about redemption and forgiveness, about the lasting scars of slavery, and the responsibility that comes with freedom.
Religious Services schedule Friday services begin at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with a Kiddush Luncheon. Sunday morning minyan runs from December through March at 9:00 a.m. We regularly convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request. Please join us at any service. Our participatory worship services and most other events are held at 1459 Pine Ridge Road just west of Mission Square Plaza. For more information, call 239.434.1818, email bethtik vahnaples@aol.com or visit www. bethtikvahnaples.org. If you need to reach Rabbi Chorny directly, the number is 239.537.5257.
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