SYNAGOGUE NEWS
June 2022
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BETH TIKVAH
Summer begins Steven Chizzik President
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t is amazing, I feel like we just finished celebrating Passover and we are already deep into planning for the High Holidays. As I get older, the seasons and the Holidays seem to be getting closer. Many of our friends have left for the summer and many of us who remain will be heading out for vacation breaks. It is these summer months when it seems the bonds of those remaining become even stronger. We become more dependent on one another for minyanim, and we get to fraternize at our kiddushim after Shabbat services at smaller table groups. Everything just gets a little more intimate.
I am excited to announce that, after rave reviews, Beth Tikvah has rehired renowned Cantor Noman Brody to lead our congregation with his beautiful voice in prayer for the High Holidays. Together with Rabbi Chorny, this dynamic duo will bring us another season of meaningful prayer, spirit and thought-provoking discussion. I am hoping that, after two difficult COVID years, this Holiday season brings us all together as one family. The one thing that COVID taught us, and we are so thankful, is the ability, from wherever we are in the world, to participate in Beth Tikvah’s activities via Zoom. I was amazed at a recent Rosh Chodesh Women’s study group that almost half of the participants were in out-of-state locations. We were so worried that COVID would keep us apart, but the opposite has occurred. We have all learned how to take advantage of using technology to bring us all closer together wherever we might be.
This year’s Naples Jewish Film Festival was a perfect example. Beth Tikvah used technology to deliver an extensive film festival virtually. I expect that, with the knowledge learned from this year’s virtual film festival, we will be able to present another fabulous event to a much greater national audience next year. The possibilities become endless. It is with great pride that I thank our Film Festival Committee for everything they accomplished. I want to wish everyone a very safe and healthy summer, wherever you might go. I am looking forward to everyone’s reunion in the fall. I, again, would like to remind everyone that Beth Tikvah is now offering new members their first year’s dues free of charge. If you or a friend wish to experience the warmth and community found at Beth Tikvah, please join us. Beth Tikvah is the affiliated congregation in Greater Naples of United
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Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for support of our Scholar in Residence, Naples Jewish Film Festival and All Things Jewish programs.
June happenings
• Saturday, June 4 at 6:15 p.m. – Erev Shavuot Service • Sunday, June 5 at 9 a.m. – Shavuot Service … YIZKOR • Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m. via Zoom • Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. in person and via Zoom • Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom • We convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request. Please check the Beth Tikvah website, www.bethtikvahnaples.org, for details of all our events.
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Activity through the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Stan Alliker President
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y the time of this printing, we are back to “our season.” We take a moment, albeit a brief one, to reflect on the past year. We relished the reopening of worship with our synagogue
family, survived the ups and downs of streaming technology and restored a very successful season of culture, films and musical entertainment for Marco Island and surrounding communities. The highlight of this spring was the return of our highly popular congregational Passover Seder. That moment has now passed, and our Board of Directors is diligently returning to the work at hand. As all synagogues do, we keep a keen eye on operations, budget, membership, and so on. The
Friday night religious services will continue throughout the summer, led by our beloved Cantorial Soloist Hari Jacobson along with congregational participation and, of course, our famous homemade Oneg’s after the service. However, the most exciting part of summer is planning for the upcoming JCMI community programming and events for the 2022-2023 year. These include the Fourth of July celebration, our longstanding Cultural Series, the original Jewish Film Festival and some incredible
entertainment. We also plan to celebrate and commemorate the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island’s 40th anniversary! So, yes, we will be taking a few “lazy, hazy, crazy days” this summer. However, underneath the relative quiet, there will also be the hum of activity as our enthusiastic members gather to plan for next season. Please have a safe and healthy summer as we continue to pray for peace at home, in Israel, Ukraine and the world over.
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Summer at Chabad Naples Shabbat and Kiddush Rabbi Fishel Zaklos
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n Tuesday, June 7, Chabad Naples will begin its 18th year of Summer Camp. If you wish to take a tour of our camp and share the joy of a lot of happy smiles, make arrangements through our office. We wish you all a happy, healthy and joyous summer!
Shavuot
On Sunday, June 5 at noon, we will hold a Shavuot party. Bring the whole family to join the reading of the Ten Commandments. There will be programs for the children, a special lunch and ice cream party. We anticipate a large crowd taking advantage of this special opportunity to participate in one of the greatest blessings: unity. Let us unite and rededicate ourselves to the values we committed to at Sinai. Please check with the office for details.
Shabbat services at Chabad Naples are very popular. A weekly highlight has always been the Kiddush luncheon, sponsored by a family wishing to honor the memory of a loved one, celebrate a simcha or just sponsor the happiness and appreciation of being with family and friends. We are happy to report the return of the Kiddush luncheons. They are a great way for the community to come together, connect and bond in a social setting. Everyone is welcome to attend the luncheon following Shabbat services. The Torah service begins at 11 a.m. and includes the Rabbi’s insights, which always has a contemporary, meaningful and relevant message.
The flying challah
Do you know someone in need of a little extra love? Each week, we send out smiles with an uplifting message in the form of tasty fresh challah. Nominate a recipient via email and we will have it delivered. If you know someone who would appreciate a meal for Shabbat, or in general,
please let us know. We will arrange to have one sent to those who are really in need and without means to obtain help.
A mezuzah in your home!
Thanks to the generosity of a sponsor, there is an opportunity for you to have your first mezuzah installed at your home. Rabbi Zaklos will be happy to correctly install it with special blessings and the mezuzah ceremony. No home is complete without the protection of a mezuzah! If you don’t have one, call Chabad.
Minyan
If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are here to help make a minyan during the week. We are grateful to those who help us with this minyan service.
Hebrew School
Our Hebrew School classes are incredibly popular, providing the best in Hebrew language and religious education available. We are taking enrollments early for next year, so please enroll as soon as possible.
Torah class
A Torah class is being offered on Wednesdays. If you wish to join, please RSVP to our office. As the schedule changes at times, please reach out to confirm weekly.
Videos
Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week. Email office@chabadnaples.com to be placed on the weekly email list. You can also view the past 12 months’ worth of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.
Preschool of the Arts
This is a popular, amazing experience for your children. Space may be limited, and early signup is recommended! Visit naplespreschoolofthearts.com.
Weekly email and mailing list
If you would like to be added to the weekly updates and mailing list, call 239-262-4474 or email office@chabad naples.com.
