The Voice - April 2021

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VOICE

April 2021 Volume XLI Nissan/Iyar 5781

Happy Passover!

Number 9

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Staff

Development Coordinator Shayna Aronson saronson@naplestemple.org A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant Randi Butterworth rbutterworth@naplestemple.org A/V Technician Megan Black Music Director Dr. James Cochran M aintenance Technician Pedro Cruz maintenance@naplestemple.org Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org Preschool A dministrative A ssistant Julie Fischer preschool@naplestemple.org Controller Maxine Gould mgould@naplestemple.org Groundskeeper Rick Holsbeke maintenance@naplestemple.org Facility M anager Victor Lucas vlucas@naplestemple.org

Clergy

Board of Trustees

Senior R abbi Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu dazu@naplestemple.org

Dir. of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman aboxman@naplestemple.org

R abbi Emeritus James H. Perman, D.D. rabbi@naples.net

Professional Staff Executive Director Deborah R. Fidel dfidel@naplestemple.org

Mission Statement

President Daryl Sissman First Vice President Ed Kaufman Second Vice President Merrill Hassenfeld Third Vice President Robin Mintz Treasurer Susan Ritter Financial Secretary Steve Pino R ecording Secretary Dr. John Little Sisterhood President Karen Cohn Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin Historical Society Helen Weinfeld

Temple Shalom of Naples is an inclusive Ed Alexander Reform Jewish congregation Dave Citrin where all individuals are equal partners in making our world whole and Michael Feldman holy. We are One Family, believing in Josh Garfield the sacredness of relationships, fostering connections – one to another, Ellen Goldberg 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—Jeanette Fischer · Advertising—Maxine Gould

Susan Hager Andy Karpman Bobbie Katz Jack Rabin Estelle Price

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.

CLERGY MESSAGE

Rabbi

Adam F. Miller A Time to Un-mute A few weeks ago, I attended the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) Convention. The 2021 edition, like most of our lives, moved to a fully virtual platform.

During one breakout session, I found myself frustrated and agitated when my responses to a pair of questions were completely ignored. Just as I could feel my pulse start to rise, I saw a blinking light out of the corner of my eye. My microphone was muted – leaving me to feel invisible. I was there in the room, but no one could see me or hear me – a very COVID-19 moment.

This last year we witnessed the coming out party for digital and virtual age. Unable to meet in person, we all turned to Zoom, FaceTime, Teams, and a host of other technological wonders to maintain our connections to one another.

DoorDash, UberEats, Shipt and others kept us nourished, while Amazon delivered more to our doors than we ever knew was possible. Technology not only made things more efficient, it kept our society moving forward. Our entire Temple Shalom experience transformed as we transitioned from physical to virtual, becoming a synagogue without walls.

Grateful for the many ways in which technology allows us to bridge the gaps created by physical distancing, we know that these blessings came with a cost. Some of those were known up front – the fallibility of remote delivery services which did not always result in the products we wanted, or exactly the right food orders. Those we could return, or accept, knowing that it beat the alternative of having to go out to the store or restaurant in person. Other costs were more subtle. Zoom let us gather in groups, but we had to alter our interactions. We had to “mute” ourselves often, in order to avoid talking over each other. Unable to see more than a head, chest and the occasional hand motion, we lost the connection created by body language and being present.

Much less the feeling generated by hearing the buzz of a

room full of people.

Our greatest moments this year came at times when we figured out how to “un-mute” ourselves – circumventing the challenges we faced to create the interpersonal connections that are the hallmark of our congregation. As a community, we felt this at the drive-in events, shofar in the park, PurimPalooza, and Shabbat ShaPLAY programs.

Many individuals within the congregation found many ways to “un-mute” and connect with one another. Members of our Temple Family brought meals and made calls to those who were home bound, shared their talents with technology to help those who were struggling, volunteered at local organizations to address food insecurity, helped others get access to the vaccine, and even baked challah for those in need of a pick-me-up (see our President’s article!).

We realized over this last year that these human interactions remain irreplaceable, even at a time when we have become more dependent on technology than ever before. Like all of you, I am eager for the time when we can be together in person on a regular basis. I know that the day is not far away when we will again be gathering in our building.

When we do reach that moment, I pray that we will hold on to the lessons learned during this pandemic. Feeling gratitude for the opportunities we have to be with one another. That we will continue to engage in activities that strengthen our connections – generously giving of our time and talents to reach out to one another, bring help to those who are struggling, and lift the spirits of those in need.

So that as we move forward, no one feels “muted” in our Temple Family.

L’shalom, Rabbi Adam F. Miller 3

CLERGY MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu Between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot, we have the emergence of some newer Jewish holidays. Since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, several new holidays have been added to the Jewish calendar – Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day). In Israel, these days are observed as national holidays. This year, all three holidays fall in the month of April. We begin with Yom HaShoah on April 8, followed by Yom HaZikaron on April 14 and Yom HaAtzmaut on April 15.

The date of Yom HaShoah was selected by the Israeli Parliament on April 12, 1951. Although the date was established by the Israeli government, it has become a day commemorated by Jewish communities and individuals worldwide. The Jewish community of Collier County will gather together virtually on Sunday, April 11 at 10:00am to remember those whose lives were lost during the Holocaust. More information about the commemoration can be found on page 18.

The Israeli Parliament established the day that precedes Yom HaAtzmaut as Yom HaZikaron, a day to memorialize soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the War of Independence and subsequent battles, as well as a day to remember civilian victims of terrorism. The official “switch” from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut takes place a few minutes after sundown, with a ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem in which the flag is raised from half-staff to the top of the pole.

Israelis celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut in a variety of ways. In the cities, the nighttime festivities may be found on the main streets. Crowds will gather to watch public shows, and many spend the night dancing Israeli folk dances or singing Israeli songs. During the daytime, thousands of Israeli families barbecue and go out on hikes and picnics. Army camps are open for civilians to visit and to display the recent technological achievements of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Though we may not be in Israel, below is a list of ways you can celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut at home!

1. Have a barbecue 2. Go on a nature walk 3. Play some Israeli music 4. Eat hummus! My husband makes amazing hummus. Check out our video on YouTube for the recipe and to watch how to make your own. https://youtu.be/21NZsZfoEyk 5. Support an Israeli charity 6. Eat at an Israeli restaurant 7. Enjoy a glass of Israeli wine or beer 8. Watch an Israeli TV show. My recent favorites are “Tehran” on Apple TV, “Fauda” on Netflix, and “False Flag” on Hulu May you holiday observances be meaningful!

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CLERGY MESSAGE

Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Ariel Boxman

In the midst of a global pandemic, when young families have felt somewhat disconnected from one another, Temple Shalom has created a space for connection and Jewish engagement. Thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, we were able to kick off our Shabbat ShaPLAY program this year. Shabbat ShaPLAY is a program geared to young Jewish families with children between the ages of 0-5.

The families are invited to join together with Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on one Shabbat morning each month at a local park. The students arrive and play on the jungle gym while parents enjoy coffee and socializing. Following arrival, Rabbi Boxman invites families to each take a Shabbat ShaPLAY bag which includes a picnic blanket, snacks, an individual challah and musical instruments.

Rabbi Boxman and her family enjoying Shabbat ShaPLAY

The families each spread out their picnic blanket on a large lawn and children find their seats. For the next 30 minutes, Miss Jane and Rabbi Boxman lead the families in a musical Shabbat celebration. Children get up and dance, recite the kiddush and motzi, and hear a story. The morning ends with more playing and socially distanced socializing.

The attendance at Shabbat ShaPLAY has been incredible and the feedback is always positive. Even though Covid-19 altered the original plans for the monthly program, Temple Shalom was able to shift and create a safe alternative.

Shabbat ShaPLAY is open to all young families regardless of membership at our Congregation.

Families enjoying singing along to Shabbat tunes

If you and your family have not yet had a chance to participate, we invite you to join us this month on Saturday, April 17 at 10:00am. Please email Rabbi Boxman at aboxman@naplestemple.org for more information and a link to register.

Miss Jane encouraging everyone to get up and dance!

We thank the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples for their generous support!

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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

President

Daryl Sissman

Temple Shalom stood out this year by not just putting our regular content online but finding ways to create new ways for engagement and meet the people where they are.

The Decade of Distinction is a wonderful example of this principle. I am so proud of the celebration we had for Rabbi Miller and Cantor Azu. Our chairs, committee and staff did not just create a virtual fundraiser, they made this environment work for us. They were able to take advantage of the situation and make it special. Yes, we always have a Scholar-in-Residence (thank you to Henry Kraus and Shirley Kraus z”l) but this year we were able to have five scholars teach and engage the congregation. Yes, we now have a wonderful Artist-in-Residence program (thank you to Paula Brody and Merrill Hassenfeld), but this year we were able to have five cantors, Jesse Goebel, Jim Cochran, and our youth and adult choir create a fantastic concert to celebrate Rabbi and Cantor for their ten special years with us.

The flexibility that we have shown this year kept our community strong. Sustaining and strengthening our connections is an important part of my mission as president.

I am so grateful to see the out-of-the-box thinking our clergy, staff and members use to create new experiences for our One Family: drive-up events, distanced gatherings, shofar and Purim programs in our parking lot, and meaningful engagement online. Their creativity taught us a lot – and showed us that innovation is key going forward.

We will be taking some of the lessons we have learned and successful programs from the COVID-19 era and employing them again in the future.

As I mentioned in previous articles and letters, I never expected to be a president while our physical Temple was shut down. I was looking forward to being at Friday night oneg to chat with people, sitting in the library on Sunday mornings getting know new families, attending Friday

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morning Shabbat services at the preschool and just being around Temple more. Without those in-person events, it has been more difficult to connect to people and continue that sense of community for me.

Learning from our Temple’s successes that this is a year to go outside the norm, I decided to do something new to get to know more people and overcome the challenges we face today. Baking challah is a strong part of my family’s Shabbat experience. Taking that tradition, I began the practice of using challah to connect with members of our congregation.

Every week I deliver a challah to a congregant who may need a pick-me-up or just a “hello”. As you can imagine, people are very grateful. To be honest, it is uplifting for me as well, as I feel fortunate to be in a position where I can share this blessing with others. While challah has become my calling card, I know that all of us have ways that we can increase our connections at Temple Shalom. As we near the end of my first year in this role, I would ask each of you to consider how you might connect with others. Perhaps it is a phone call to friends and acquaintances you have not seen in a while or meeting for a socially distanced coffee. Maybe you have been part of our knitting group, or took up a new hobby during the pandemic, and now can share those blessings with others. I know that each one of us has gifts to share, and ways that we can creatively connect together.

Please share your successes by emailing me at dsissman@ gmail.com and let me know what you are doing to make Temple Shalom “One Family, Many Connections.” I look forward to hearing from you.

May we all go from strength to strength, and blessing to blessing, Daryl

Decade of Distinction ILLUSTRATED TORAH Temple Shalom thanks the following people for dedicating a portion of the Illustrated Torah Scroll commissioned in honor of Rabbi Miller’s and Cantor Azu’s tenth anniversaries of leadership and service to Temple Shalom.

$18,000 - Entire Torah Anne & Mark Rubin Estelle & Stuart Price $15,000 - 3 Weekly Torah Portions

$10,000 - A Book of Moses

Stephen & Bebe Saks Daryl & David Sissman & Irene Smith

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Leonard Teitelbaum

$5,000 - Weekly Torah Portion

$2,500 - Special Verse

Mrs. Sue Bookbinder The Braverman Family Dr. Leonard & Barbara Cutler The Kaufman Family Helaine & Marvin Lender Michael Pierce Krusch and Pino Family Foundation Dr. Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Arlene & Don Shapiro Janet & Howard Solot and Marsha & Bob Karp

Deborah & Robert Fidel Vickie Nolen Frances & Robert Nossen Gail & Russell G. Smith II

There’s still time to make a dedication to the Illustrated Torah. Dedications of $2,500 and above will be inscribed in the Illustrated Torah if received by April 30, 2021.

Dedicate here -www.naplestemple.org/ullustrated-torah.html

$1,000 - Word of Torah Felicia & Dr. Kenneth Anchor The Baseman Family Mrs. Sue Bookbinder Alicia & Michael Feldman Julia Harris & Myron Freedman Nina & Moises Levy Jane & Rabbi James Perman Michele & Steven Rubin Rabbi Ariel Boxman & Asher Saida Temple Shalom Sisterhood Linda & Jerry Wainick Nancy & Jack Wiadro Ellen & Ed Wollman Debbie Zvibleman Melton Havurah -

(Shellie Specter & Robert Davidson, Pepi & William Herbst, Arline & Ronald Kaplan, Ileen Morris & Norman Kaplan, Roslyn & Albert Katz, Roberta & Bernard Lublin, Susan & Joel Pittelman, Susan & Jack Rabin, Mae Riefberg, Ellaine & Richard Rosen, Myra Shapiro, Ann & Samuel Varsano, Deborah & Jeffrey Waranch, Judith & Melvyn Zahn)

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Decade of Distinction Thank you to all those who helped make Decade of Distinction a success!

DECADE OF DISTINCTION CHAIRS Estelle & Stuart Price Anne & Dr. Mark Rubin

TRIBUTE ALBUM COMMITTEE Bobbie & Gene Katz, Co-Chairs John & Veora Little, Co-Chairs Phyllis Seaman Arlene & Don Shapiro

ILLUSTRATED TORAH SCROLL COMMITTEE Ashely & Anthony Solomon, Chairs Donald & Ellen Baseman Sue Bookbinder Stacy & David Braverman Steve & Ellen Goldberg Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Marvin & Helaine Lender Darren Samuel & Tammy Strohl-Samuel Gail & Russell Smith Howard & Janet Solot Leonard Teitelbaum

CONCERT COMMITTEE

Merrill Hassenfeld & Dr. Paula Brody, Honorary Chairs Debbe & Danny Schertzer, Chairs Michele & Steven Rubin Jackie Sherman Nancy & Jack Wiadro

SCHOLAR SERIES COMMITTEE Henry Kraus, Honorary Chair Lydia Bond, Co-Chair David Citrin, Co-Chair Josh & Esther Garfield Lenore Greenstein Susan & Joel Pittelman Susan & Jack Rabin Mae Riefberg Michael Rubner Arthur & Susan Sissman Sheldon & Betsy Starman Ed & Ellen Wollman Judy & Mel Zahn

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WORSHIP WITH US

While we can’t be together in person, we can still welcome in Shabbat as a community.

No matter your location, join Shabbat services via the Temple Shalom livestream and Facebook Live.

Shabbat Worship Friday evenings at 7:30pm Saturday mornings at 10:00am

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Saturday evenings at 7:30pm

LIVESTREAM & FACEBOOK LIVE Find the livestream at naplestemple.org/media Facebook Facebook.com/templeshalomnaplesfl Zoom Zoom information is provided by email or on the Members page of the Temple Shalom website.

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LEARN WITH US For security purposes, we cannot publish Zoom meeting information here. Zoom meeting information is available at naplestemple.org on the Members page. Members must be logged in to their account to view this information.

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Returning in April and May!

Saturdays at 9:00am Via Zoom

Watch your email for more information.

Study the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of our clergy. Texts sheet will be shared via Zoom.

Learners of all levels are welcome.

Via Zoom Rabbi Miller interviews guests who are doing their part to make the world more whole and holy. Learn what inspires this person to repair the world, and how have their efforts been impacted by current events. Viewers can submit questions during the session.

Schedule (At 10:00am) April 14 - “Musical Journeys Through the Holocaust” May 12 - “Musical Lights Unto the Nations: Ernest Bloch & Leonard Bernstein” Zoom link information, can be found on the Members page on the Temple Shalom website.

Israel Book Discussion Group 4th Monday of each month at 11:00am Monday, April 26 “My Michael” by Amos Oz Monday, May 24 “City of a Thousand Gates” by Rebecca Saks

Via Zoom For Zoom link and more information on this group please contact Michael Rubner at exfgomsu@aol.com.

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JEWISH YOGA Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 • 8 Sessions VIA ZOOM

Temple Shalom member and yoga teacher, Missy Balsam guides you through an all-levels, gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings.

This class is open to all. No experience necessary.

Registration is required for this very popular class.

Space is limited Cost - $54 Register for this class on the Temple Shalom website by visiting the Members page. You must be logged in to register.

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ISRAEL CORNER Mitzpe Ramon

By Andy Karpman Mitzpe Ramon was founded in 1951 as a camp for the workers building Highway 40.The town’s first permanent residents, several young families from Kibbutz Re’im and other parts of Israel began settling there in 1956. After five years, the town was home to 370 residents including 160 children, most of them veteran Israelis. There were also 180 housing units to absorb new immigrants. They were joined by immigrants from North Africa, Romania, and India in the 1960s, and it became the southernmost of the Negev’s development towns.

Conditions in the early years were harsh, with limited food supplies and practically no modern-day amenities. Ice blocks and provisions were delivered once a week by a supply truck. There was a single school with one classroom for all ages. The homes of the first settlers were prefabricated asbestos barracks. Later, rows of small attached stone houses were built and after that, apartment buildings, beginning in the early 1960s.

In 1972, Mitzpe Ramon had a population of about 1,400 people living in 300 households. The town further grew after Ramon Airbase was completed in 1982. In 1988, the town had a population of about 3,000, and it experienced more significant population growth when it absorbed Soviet immigrants during the Post-Soviet era.

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CONNECT WITH US Annual Community Commemoration of Yom HaShoah Sunday, April 11 at 10:00am Via Zoom Please join us for the annual Community Remembrance of the victims and Survivors of the Holocaust. The Zoom program will be hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. A special project about SWFL Holocaust Survivors, created by the middleschool students of Temple Shalom, will be presented. The program will also feature a Candle Lighting ceremony with Holocaust Survivors, Children and Grandchildren of Survivors.

Program sponsors are GenShoah of SWFL, the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Temple Shalom and The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center. Community Synagogue Partners include Beth Tikvah, Chabad of Naples, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island and the Naples Jewish Congregation.

Please note—reservations are required to receive the Zoom link, which will be sent out shortly before the service. Please RSVP to rbialek@jewishnaples,org. For more information, contact Renee Bialek at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples at 239-263-4205 or e-mail Renee at rbialek@jewishnaples.org. We hope you will join with us for this special Day of Remembrance.

Bereavement Group for Members of the Temple Shalom Community In the spirit of our tradition, which calls us to perform the mitzvah of Nihum Avelim (comforting mourners), Temple Shalom will be offering a Bereavement Support Group for people who are grieving for a loved one. The group, which will observe confidentiality of communication, will meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 9:30am to 11:00am.

Group size is limited to twelve people. The facilitators, Arline Kaplan, Ph.D., and Leslie Wasserman, M.A., are members of Temple Shalom. Both Arline and Leslie, licensed in New York and Michigan respectively, have extensive experience with groups and with people experiencing grief and loss. “We are hopeful that sharing our stories with empathic, compassionate others will allow some healing, solace and peace into our lives. We can each be the gift that can possibly help to heal the wound.”

Feedback from groups members has been positive:

“I feel better after attending this group.”

“We are all at different places, but I see ourselves evolving.”

“The facilitators are professionals.”

“I’m comfortable that this is private. I can say whatever is on my mind.”

“I’ve learned so much being in this group.”

“It has been a pleasure to meet the people in this group.”

For more information, please email Arline Kaplan at arkaplanphd@gmail.com or Leslie Wasserman at leshbr@aol.com.

There is no fee for this program.

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CELEBRATE WITH US

B’nai Mitzvah Luke Deering 4-17-2021

Brandon Sweeney 4-24-2021

Luke is looking forward to being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on his birthday, April 17. He will be joined on the bimah by his mother, Robyn and his brother, Jesse.

Luke is currently excelling at Lee Virtual School. Prior to staying safe at home, Luke organized a shoe drive and a blanket drive and donated several hours to the food pantry at the Bonita Springs Salvation Army for which he was awarded the “Do the Right Thing” award by the Cape Coral Police Department and student leadership awards from Caloosa Middle School. Luke also enjoyed volunteering at Temple Shalom’s Mitzvah Day and helped build horse training structures to benefit veterans in post-traumatic therapy at the Miles Ranch in North Fort Myers. Luke has baked hundreds of dog treats he donated to the Gulf Coast Humane Society along with a generous cash donation he earned doing odd jobs throughout the year. Luke also enjoyed scouting pre-Covid as a member of Naples Pack 25 where he earned the “Arrow of Light” distinction. He will continue his pursuit of the Eagle Scout rank with Cape Coral’s Troop 4 when it is safe to do so.

Brandon is currently a 7th grader at North Naples Middle School.

Brandon was born in New York and moved to sunny Naples with his mom, Rebecca, in 2009. He has a wonderful relationship with his stepdad, Tyler.

Brandon loves playing golf and plays in tournaments locally. He recently qualified and competed in a national championship tournament that was hosted by Under Armour in Bradenton. Brandon also loves playing baseball. He enjoys being with his friends and boating with his family.

Brandon plans to one day be a professional golfer!

Simcha Carolyn Greenberg is pleased to share that her granddaughters, Rebecca Fabian and Hannah Greenberg, have graduated medical school and both have already been picked for their residencies. Well done, Rebecca and Hannah!

Mazel Tov! Share your good news with us!

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Engagements, weddings, awards, achievements, and milestones - we want to hear it all! If you have good news you would like to share with the Temple Shalom One Family, please let us know by emailing Jeanette Fischer at jfischer@naplestemple.org

CELEBRATE WITH US IN APRIL Happ y Birthday!

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Renee Fritz

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Monte Rosen

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Benjamin Peltz Anna Cotton Eric Meyer Mark Nusbaum

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Myra Shapiro

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Avrum Goldstein

24 Mark Sherwin

Elayne Gundeck

Pat Levy

10 Greg Rubin

Bonnie Siegal

Eric Druckman

11 Alison Goodwich

Barry Wind

Jeffrey Morton

Leonard Nacht

Judy Morton

John Little

Alan Kaplan 12 Ronnie Poplock

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Frances Knox

26 Loretta Stein

Larry Kronish

Toby Kleban Levine

Daniel Sussman

Susan Hager

Scott Weinstein

Ron Klein

Shayna Aronson

Lesa Pammer

Darren Samuel 5

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13 Claire Adler

David Friedman

Sheila Agranat

Robert Newman

Michael Hendler

Pepi Herbst 22

27 Janet Rosen

Judith Freedman

Angelo Pirrone

Ronald Goodwich

Minda Bernberg

Lenore Greenstein

14 Karyn Samuel

Howard Agranat

Jay Weiss

Barbara Winer

15 Susan Feld

Kenneth Sidman

Ronald Yasbin

Richard Price

16 Geoffrey Kroll

Bunny Kaufman

Francene Boxer

Jennifer Fleischer

Earl Gurevitch

Lauren Chill

Morton Friedman

Brian Charif

Jesse Fritz

Kain Mills

17 Shelley Schloss

Michael Goldblatt 23 24

Barbara Kaplan

Donna Goldstein

Marshall Paisner

Brian Solomon

Janet Solot

Maxine Gould

Jane Galler

Donald Shapiro

Linda Hamburger

Sandra Stone

Elise Altman

Henri Peker

Janet Mintzer

Marvin Weisberg

Neil Cohen

Jack Rabin Moises Levy Judith Nevai

18 Joanne Kittinger Mary Wichter 19 Barbara Chester Robyn Spector

28 Nancy Brown

Martin Nicolau

29 Debbe Schertzer Samuel Oshry 30 Joel Hyatt Celia Dezen

Phyllis Lazear Marvin Lender David Gross

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CELEBRATE WITH US IN APRIL Happ y Anniversary!

2 John and Nancy Reilly 3 Ira and Sandra Broadman Jack and Judith Kaufman 4 Marshall and Beverly Fried 6 Jared and Danielle Butterworth 7 Donald and Ellen Baseman Elliot and Beryl Miller 7 Gerald and Karen Pam 8 Ric Phillips and Laurie Cowan Phillips 9 Elvis and Yessy Gomez Michael and Eileen Katz 11 Andy and Di Karpman 14 Peter and Myra Cristall 15 Jeffrey and Amanda Grant 25 Scott and Jody Levy 28 Harold and Joyce Yamron

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YAHRZEITS – APRIL 2021 2 Leo Abels Nathan Angoff Enid Baker Shirley G. Berzon Ronald Brown Rachel Buckman Percy Caplan Beverly Warshauer Cohen Jack Cupples Beverly Donenberg Charles Feder Amy Feiman-Behar Edna Finkel Ethel Galbut Leah Gindzberg Sylvia Golant Morris Golin Arline Goodman Michael Gordon Harriet Halperin Lena Hendel Joseph Hendler Pearl Inger Irving Kaplan Leah E. Kaplan Alma Katz Louis Koss Alice Kronish Jack Lerner Lillian Levine Herman Levy Toby Levy Morris Miller Ada Miller Robert Morris Melba Pollok Sol Rauch Betty Rosenfeld Isaias Rotsztain Albert Salzwas Daniel Robert Schuman William Shultz Harry Subin Max Tabachnik John Van Thournout John Walker Belle Weinberger

2 Nathan Weiss

Morris Wexler Ezekiel Wolf Walter Zamiela Berko Zdanowicz 9 Elliot Albin Rose Sturtz Alexander Ken Berk Tracey Birnhak Steven Blinder Esther Bragman Sara Brody Arthur Paul Browner James Bush Jane Chessin Jack Cohon Todd Conversano Coleman Cristall Garson Dinaburg Michael Don Grace Dworkin Steve Edelman David Flagel Blanche Frechtman Phillip Gail Bessie Glicken Phyllis B Goldberg William Graev Daniel Grossman Fred Hain Helene K. Handleman Dr. Sidney Hassenfeld Slava Baraban Hershman Walter Heuman Helene Hyman Ben Kramer Martin Lanznar Elias Laufer Bessie Levin Edna R. Levy Abraham Lewis Luff Sylvia Millender Annette Pearl Roberta Pollack David C. Price Sylvia Raskin William Rick

9 Jack Rothman 16 Dorothy Nacht Martin Schwartz Marlene Neiderman Harry Meyer Shooman Adrienne Packer Murray Siegel Samuel Price Jay Sodini Rose Rosen Mildred Strauss Deana Rosofsky Joyce Rhoda Takefman Sonia Rozet Larry Tucker Stanley Rubinstein William Watts Sidney Satkin 16 Pearl Anchor Bernie Schneider Ruth Ester Beck Bernice Schneider Newton D. Beugen James Schulhof Lena Bykowsky Pearl Schulhof Mo Charif Morris Schwartz Ruth Ciner Joseph E. Schwartz Selma Cohen Joseph Schwartz Solomon Cohen Harvey Sibrack Catherine Cotler Lillian Simon Pauline Dorfman Frances Sloves Bertha Feldman Florence Solin Irving Figlarz Al Solot Barbara Flagel Sam Spiegel Saul L. Fliegel George Stein Harvey Fox Melvin Toub Gus Garber Lillian Wainick Frances D. Gilman Abe Waldman Carl Glass Jane Waltzer Melvin Hackel Harvey Ward Harry Hyman Alan Warshauer Bella Kandel Rose Yamron Marion Kapiloff 23 Rachel Arditti Rita Karp David Barter Lila Katz Herman Belmont Michael David Kirsh Linda Grandis Blatt Irving Klein Helen Lewis Brody Pearl Klein Howard Chessin Joseph Kliman Samuel Sussman Cohen Kathy Koeser Anna Colbus Edward Koeser, Jr. Joel Deifik Sophie Grossman Kreitman Ruth Dorfman Gary J. Lewis Harriet Field Antoinette Loinger George J. Finn Jacob Melnick Lester Freedman Hortense Miller Morris Friedman Irving Mintzer Irving Groob Joseph Monson Frederick Hacker Phyllis Mulkey Jennie Harris Continued on page 25

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YAHRZEITS WORSHIP – APRIL WITH US 2021 23 David Hyman Joan Jacobs Jack Kamerman David Kessler Shirley Kramer Jean Kruger Erle L. Levy Noah Liff Moe G Lussan Leonard Mendelblatt Norman Nathan Truly Nolen Rosalie k Paulson Charlotte Perlman Morton I. Riefberg Anna Rowinski Nathan Rubin David Schneider Barbara Schrum Sara Joy Schwartz Henry Silverman Bertha Goldrich Sloan Jack Sloane Chuck Stiller Solomon Young Stillman Robert Teplitz Kenneth Unger Dora Waranch Thelma S. Wasserman Jerrie Weisberg Samuel Harris Yellin Israel Zelbow

30 Madeleine Benmax 30 Myna Schwartz Alfred E. Bomeisler Kenny Silverblatt Martin Cohen Maria Szcsekowska Cyma Cohn Heffter Herman Teitelbaum Myer Colodny Neal Unger Neil Cooper Sol Winkler John Cornacchia Marjorie W. Wyman Bessie Eviden Dorothea Zamiela Alexander Fleitman Gertrude Edelstein Garber Elaine Hammer Ida Heindish Alvin Gilbert Heuer RECENTLY DECEASED Jerremy Jacobs (As of 3/25/2021) Paul Kamman Samuel Kandel Nathan Kaplan Harvey Katz - Brother of Gene Katz, Ida Karpman brother-in-law of Bobbie Katz Bernard Kilberg William Kramer Barry Levitz - Husband of Mary-Beth Levitz George Levine Rabbi Richard Leviton Rhoda Lindberg Fay Fettner - Grandmother of Jessica (Alex) Rosen David Magen Ralph Merksamer Cantor Jodi Schechtman David Prolman Janet Reach Sylvia Warren - Aunt of Tracey (Larry) Albert, Wendy Ritter Elfrieda Ritter great-aunt of Bryce and Grayson Ken Roseman Golda Rosenzweig Diane Cohen - Mother of Ruth Faye Sima Schwalb

Deborah Freed - Cousin of Susan Hager

May their memories be a blessing.

Zichronam liv’rachah.

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SISTERHOOD I Feel Blessed This is my last article for “The Voice.” It has been a challenging two years, but we are now at the point of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I have had the most incredible Board who knows how to work together and carry out their jobs.

Surprisingly, we had two fundraisers, “Honey from the Heart” and “Count Your Blessings.”

Both of these fundraisers were very successful. “Honey from the Heart” for this year’s High Holy Days will begin sometime in the summer, so watch for the ad in “The Voice.”

Next year, when we are all back in the Temple, there will be a Fashion Show, a Mah Jongg Tournament and a Canasta Tournament.The days and times will be announced at a later date.

Book Bag is continuing through the summer on Zoom. The Judaica Shop will have a new look and other changes.

Sisterhood President

Karen Cohn

The slate for the April Sisterhood Installation Meeting was voted on and approved: President Barbara Druckman Executive Vice President Linda Wainick Electronic Secretary Judy Ciorciari Recording Secretary Nancy Brother Treasurer Pamela Schoen Assistant Treasurer To be determined Director Susan Pittelman Filling Vacancies Vice President of Programming Barbara Steinberg Director Ellen Kahn Board Members Completing Their Second Year: Vice President of Fundraising Bunny Kaufman Vice Membership Lynn Prosten Corresponding Secretary Joan Friedman Director Natalie Berman Immediate Past President Karen Cohn The Sisterhood Board voted on the budget and it was passed. If anyone would like to see the budget, please contact Pamela Schoen at schoen.pamela@acd.net.

I am pleased that I am leaving Sisterhood in capable hands.

L’Shalom, Karen

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MEN’S CLUB

Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin

This April will hopefully be a Spring of re-birth for everyone with signs that the pandemic is easing. I am really proud of the fact that during this past year, the Men’s Club has been able to continue providing needed support to the Congregation, the community and, especially, for youth throughout SW Florida. Just recently we were enthusiastic supporters of the Naples Jewish Book Festival and of homeless students within the Collier County Public Schools. Yes, there are homeless kids who attend the public schools here in the greater Naples area and they have specific problems that need to be addressed. I want to thank Marv Weisberg for his leadership in helping the Men’s Club appropriately direct resources to this growing problem. I thought it would be rewarding to share with you a letter we recently received from the Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent of the Collier County Public Schools: “I would like to thank you all for your hard work and donations to support the homeless students in Collier County. We are grateful for your continued support and generosity to the schools and the students. This donation is just one great example of the important role you continue to play in the lives of our students. I am proud to be serving the students of Collier County with you as our partner in education. We are one community united, #CCPSFamily.”

It is these types of feel-good moments that have provided hope during this last year.

L’shalom, Ron Yasbin

If you placed an order for a boxed meal from Ben’s Kosher Deli, please pick up your order in the Temple Shalom parking lot on April 6 between 2:40pm and 4:30pm.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MEN’S CLUB!

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TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Council Chair Ken Goldstein

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”

- Oscar Wilde I hope you had a chance to participate last March in the Day and Evening of Learning events sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations (JCRC), the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and Temple Shalom. Under the leadership of our own Ida Margolis, two informative, educational and emotional “virtual” events were held.

The first program, “It’s Chai Time to Visit Jewish Neighbors,” was an opportunity to learn about two Jewish communities.

Cantor Azu provided a history of Jews from Persia as well as a look at the music of Persia. We also learned about her family’s background when they left Iran in 1977 and moved to California. Dr. Ron Duncan Hart educated us about Crypto Jews.

Jewish life in Spain changed in 1492 when they were no longer welcome. Muslims and Jews were forced to convert to Catholicism. We learned about their migration to other countries, including America, and how they maintained their Jewish heritage. Both speakers were excellent. It truly was a Day of Learning.

The other event on Wednesday, March 10, was exactly one year after a national emergency was declared regarding the pandemic. It was a time to recognize the amazing work of our clergy here in Collier and Lee Counties. Rabbi Miller moderated the panel as the panel of clergy members told their stories about dealing with difficult life-cycle issues in a totally new and creative way. In addition to Rabbi Miller, the distinguished panel included Pastor Lonnie Mills from Macedonia Baptist Church, Reverend Edward Gleason from Trinity by the Cove, Reverend Dawson Taylor from Naples United Church of Christ and Fr. Hugh McGuigan from Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Estero.

Mitzvah Madness continued to focus on social action by helping people deal during the pandemic. The clothing drive on February 28 was a huge success. We collected 150 boxes of clothes and bedding items that were donated to local organizations. In addition, thanks to a generous donation from the Sisterhood, we were able to provide needed items for Grace Place and Laces of Love More events are being planned including a collection of bikes for Bikes for Tykes. This organization provides bikes to underprivileged children and families here in Naples. It is a perfect way to donate that bike sitting in your garage. We plan on making it easy by arranging for someone to pick it up. Check the Temple emails for details on this and future events.

Thanks to everyone for your support. Every donation of a needed item makes a difference in someone’s life.

For more information about the Tikkun Olam Council (TOC) please contact Ken Goldstein at kengoldstein@mac.com.

L’shalom, Ken

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MITZVAH MADNESS Thank you, Temple Shalom, for Another Mitzvah Madness Success!

How did the simple idea of a clothing drive transform into an overwhelming outpouring of donated clothing and bedding from Temple Shalom’s families? The incredible generosity of our members stunned even the most seasoned of volunteers.

The clergy led Purim Megillah reading and singing with horns honking to blot out Haman’s name. This was the perfect backdrop to the “drive through clothing drive” that followed. The drive fulfilled the need to help others –as Queen Esther did - as part of the Purim celebration.

Boxes and bags of clothing for men, women and children appeared along with purses and other accessories, sheets, blankets and towels. A squad of dedicated volunteers sorted and boxed up the clothing over three days. The result – 150 boxes delivered to 7 non-profit agencies that serve Collier and Lee Counties. These organizations…

• Help women and children who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or human trafficking by providing a safe haven and counseling as well as the clothing and furniture needed for a fresh start.

• Support those who have fallen on hard times and are lacking basic needs such as food, clothing, and bedding.

Some have a focus on youth or immigrants.

• Help people to achieve financial independence by assisting their transition out of shelters and re-entering the world of work.

To the many members who donated clothing, we say Todah Rabah – thank you so much! Your donations will be given new life and new purpose as they are distributed to those in need.

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To our volunteers, we also say thank you and Yasher Koach – job well done! Our volunteers gave joyfully of their time and effort to make this Purim mitzvah a huge success! Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. Our volunteers include Don Belmont, Rita Bernstein, Rhonda Brazina, Debra Bufford, Marcy Cotton, Ellen Goldberg, Tom Hager, Carole Hirsch, Liz Jaffe, Bobbie Katz, Andy Karpman, Di Karpman, Hedy Pearlman, Betty Schwartz, Janet Solot, Beth Wolff, Ken Goldstein (Chair of the Tikkun Olam Council), and Marv Weisberg (Chair of the Mitzvah Madness Committee). Please forgive us if we have missed someone who aided in the success of this project.

The entire project owes a big thank you to Communications Director Jeanette Fischer, Facilities Manager Victor Lucas, and Maintenance Technician Pedro Cruz, for their support!

THANK YOU!!

The full list of agencies and their websites is below: Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc. – http://www.actabuse.com/about-act/ Beds4Kidz – https://voicesforkids.org/beds-for-kids/ Café of Life – https://cafeoflife.org Dress for Success – https://swflorida.dressforsuccess.org Estero United Methodist Church – http://esteroumc.com Oasis Lutheran Services Youth Shelter – www.lsfnet.org Shelter for Abused Women and Children – https://naplesshelter.org/home2/ L’shalom, Susan Hager and Tussy Shnider Clothing Drive Co-Chairs

TZEDAKAH Showing We Care Contributions to 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 chai, a notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree and mention will be published in The Voice.

Operations Funds General Fund

Support Temple operations

Capital R eserve

Maintain and enhance buildings and grounds

Security Fund

Improve safety and security

Education Funds

Endowment Funds

Enhances adult education programs

R eligious School Fund

Secures the future, enriches programs and provides for emergency needs of the congregation

R eligious School Enrichment Fund

Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment

A dult Education Fund

Supplies and activities for Jewish learning Augments educational programming

Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund Religious School scholarships for

Supplements general operations and provides enrichment for Temple functions

Polster R eligious School Scholarship Fund

Honey Berkle Endowment

Supports overall mission of Temple Shalom

Ben Calmenson Fund

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund

K raus Scholar-In-R esidence Endowment

Youth Activities Fund

Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Fund

Religious School scholarships

Sponsors children to attend Camp Coleman

Enrichment activities for Religious School teachers

Financial assistance for our youth to attend Camp Coleman, regional/ national youth ‘Leaves’, ‘Rocks’ and ‘Stars of David’ dedication conventions, and Israel summer experiences. opportunities are available.

Preschool Fund Supplies and activities for the Preschool Tribute Garden Enhance garden, buildings and grounds.

Preschool Enrichment Fund Dedication opportunities are available.

Special programs in Preschool

Tree of Life

Worship Funds

A rby Lipman Children's Library

Memorial Fund

For the purchase of books, magazines subscriptions and supplies

William Freschel K iddush Fund

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf

Donations in memory of loved ones Provides Kiddush lunch each Saturday following worship services. A $250 donation sponsors Kiddush in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Flower Fund

Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $150.00 donation sponsors flowers in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion

General Endowment

Audio and video music for children

A rtist-in-R esidence Fund

To bring visiting musical artists to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership

Library Fund

Supports operating and capital expenses

Brings visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Low Family Endowment

Secures the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment Fund Supports the religious school

Truly Nolen Family Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Janet & Howard Solot Leadership Development Program Endowment Fund To recruit and train future leaders of Temple Shalom

Saks Family Foundation Endowment Fund

R abbi James & Jane Perman Library

Clergy & Leadership Funds

Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. A $100 donation purchases several hundred dollars of food for The Senior Center at JFCS.

Social Action Fund

For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

Supports Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities

Mitzvah Baskets Fund

Enhances music at Temple Shalom

Prayerbook Fund

Prayer books and Torah commentaries.

Prayer books - $54, Torah commentary - $100 High Holy Days prayer books (set) - $108

Stuart & Estelle Price A/V Fund For the purpose of enhancing, improving and maintaining Temple Shalom’s livestreaming capabilities

Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice

Oneg Shabbat Fund

Sponsors Onegs in celebration of an event or to honor someone. This fund is administered

by Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Please contact Sandy Stone (239) 597-1553.

R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund Cantor A zu's Discretionary Fund

For tzedakah, charitable purposes and general enhancement of the Cantor's work

R abbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund

For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Rabbi’s work.

Leadership Fund

Enhances and enriches leadership programs at Temple Shalom

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

ABOVE & BEYOND

Pillars - Edward & Ellen Wollman Pillars - Robert & Shirley Bassin In Memory Of Jamie Mansfield and Elynor Flegel from Sheryl & Lee Spielman

CANTOR AZU DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of A Day of Learning from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis In Honor Of A Day of Learning from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Karen and Stan Deutsch on their 50th wedding anniversary from Jack & Nancy Wiadro

ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory Of Helene Weiss from Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz Ruth Jaffa Albert from David & Daryl Sissman Nathan R. Angoff, Evelyn K. Angoff, Marion B. Angoff, Harold Kanter, Dora C. Kanter, Rose Kanter, Dudley A. Weiss, Thelma A. Weiss, Max Akabas and Eva Akabas from Walter & Eleanor Angoff

FLOWER FUND In Memory Of Ruth Jaffa Albert from Melanie Schwartz

GENERAL FUND

In A ppreciation Of Randi Butterworth's help with vaccine from Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz Temple caring for the welfare of the members from Harriet Adelstein Receiving the Covid-19 vaccine from Jack & Judith Kaufman Randi Butterworth's assistance with our Covid-19 vaccinations from Jay & Ellen Harris Temple from Richard Endlar Temple from Ronald & Nancy Angerman With heartfelt gratitude for the time and effort Randi Butterworth spent helping us. From Jack & Alice Gish In Honor Of Sarah and Donald Temple’s son purchasing a home to be close to them from Debbie Zvibleman In Memory Of Sonia Wichard from Alvin & Susan Wichard Dan McDermott and Mary Levitz from Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz Dr. Jay Goldman from Ben & Judy Peltz Evelyn Sidman and Marshall Sidman from Benjamin & Judith Peltz Jay Goldman from Charles & Judith Picus Zachary Dembo and Robert Dembo from David Dembo Todd Conversano from Diana & Ken Goldstein Audrey Rubner from Evie & Ralph Ruebner Dr. Jay Goldman from Florence Feinson Grace Dworkin from Gary & Linda Dworkin Saul Helfand from Gene Helfand Joseph Hepner from Harriet Adelstein Ruth Albert, Helene Weiss and Shirley Kraus from Iris Bland Ann Solot and Al Solot from Janet & Howard Solot Samuel Pactovis from Jay & Ellen Harris Ira Sheres from Judith Sokoll

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GENERAL FUND (continued) In Memory Of Sandy Levin from Lanie & Marty Samuels Helene Weiss from Mark & Anne Rubin Ruth Jaffa Albert from Mark & Anne Rubin Lenore Speiser from Mark & Blanche Speiser Erwin Hoffman, Therese Stern and Eric Emory from Michael & Ellen Hoffman Harriet Halperin and Martin Halperin from Norman & Rona Senior Ralph Luts from Phyllis Luts Harris Solomon from Robert & Linda Brueck Sima Oshry Steiner, Marlene Bernstein, Marty Rosensky, Morris Oshry, Ann Bernstein, Ella Dembo, Bob Goodman, Donna Oshry Highstein, Norm Highstein and Sidney Bernstein from Samuel Oshry Paul Sirkus from Sanford Sirkus Cindy Carlstrom and Glen Carlstrom from Thomas & Barbara Carlstrom Seymour Nash from Tracey & Dr. Larry Albert Other Mazel Tov to Randi on her engagement to Steve from Tracey & Larry Albert HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory Of Honey Berkle, Morris Berkle and Max Applebaum from Shelly Berkle With Prayers for a Speedy Recovery Rabbi Perman, heal quickly from Shelly Berkle

LEADERSHIP FUND

In Memory Of Jamie Zitesman from Connie Mansfield

MEMORIAL FUND

In Honor Of Art Bookbinder from Sue Bookbinder In Memory Of Isaias Rotsztain and Elias Laufer from Luba & Alberto Rotsztain Tobia Toren from Marcy Friedland Faye Wexler from Shawn Wexler Seymour Nash from Shelli & Barry Ballan and family Morris Silverman from Carol Wolfe and Barry Ballan

MITZVAH DAY DONATIONS

In Memory Of Nat Yanoff and Lee Yanoff from Steven & Suzann Yussen In Honor Of Emily Schaab becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Ira & Barbara Kushnir

PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

In Memory Of Helene Weiss from Susan Adler

POLSTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory Of Helene Weiss from Jamie & Stewart Samuel

PRAYERBOOK FUND

In Memory Of Paul Toren from Marcy Friedland

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM PRESCHOOL DONATIONS

In A ppreciation Of Deborah Fidel, Tussy Shnider and the committee for the Covid-19 vaccines from Geraldine Glueck

RABBI BOXMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In A ppreciation Of Rabbi Boxman from Robert & Caryl Palazzolo

RABBI JAMES & JANE PERMAN LIBRARY FUND

In Memory Of Norman Krivosha from Connie Mansfield Helene Weiss from Michael & Anna Pierce Helene Weiss from Tracey & Dr. Larry Albert With Prayers for a Speedy R ecovery For Rabbi Perman from Eleanor Bonder For Rabbi Jim Perman from Howard & Sheila Agranat For Rabbi James Perman from Iris Bland For Rabbi Perman from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis For Rabbi Perman from Marilyn & Larry Katz For Rabbi Jim Perman from Michal Wiesler

RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In A ppreciation Of Outstanding learning experience from Andrew & Sydelle Weinberger Rabbi Miller from Dvorah and Jennifer Eder, Abby Koslow and Karen Ventura A Day of Learning from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Rabbi Miller from Ken & Diana Goldstein Well wishes for our 50th wedding anniversary from Stanley & Karen Deutsch In Honor Of Suzann Yussen on her birthday from Steven & Suzann Yussen In Memory Of Dr. Jay Goldman from Arlene & Bob Subin David Hirsch from Burton & Carol Hirsch Dorothy Lipschultz from Jennifer Neuman Roberta Pollack and Lillian Wainick from Jerome & Linda Wainick Elaine Rothstein Friedman from Karen Rothstein Dennis Gold from Katy Esquivel Seymour Nash from Lori and Fred Brown Stanley Rubinstein and Morton Riefberg from Mae Riefberg Harris Solomon from Maurisa Solomon Dr. Jay Goldman from Melvin & Gail Ufberg Kenneth Garlikov and Tania Schmerier from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Harry Subin from Arlene & Bob Subin Lester Freedman from Arlene & Bob Subin Stephen Heller from Robyn Spector Jack Rothman from Ronald & Arline Kaplan Maurice Raizes, Carolyn Cohon and Louis Raizes from Sandra Raizes Dr. Harry W. Topolosky from Stanley & Karen Deutsch

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND

In A ppreciation Of Temple staff for organizing vaccines for our members from Richard & Lisa Mair In Memory Of Ruth Albert from Gene & Bobbie Katz Helene Weiss from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Helene Weiss from Todd & Lauren Brodie Ruth Jaffa Albert from David & Cary Goodman

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND

In Memory Of Ruth Jaffa Albert from Beth & Brian Wolff

SECURITY FUND

In Memory Of Irving Berzon from Connie Mansfield

TEMPLE SHALOM SISTERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND In A ppreciation Of Richard Treiser’s kindness from Richard & Lisa Mair In Memory Of Helene Weiss from Connie Mansfield Albert Salzwas from David & Joan Friedman

TRIBUTE GARDEN

In Memory Of Bernice Schneider from Jane & Paul Shaw

WILLIAM FRESCHEL KIDDUSH FUND

In Memory Of Audrey Rubner and Ralph Pfingst from Michael Rubner

DECADE OF DISTINCTION

Anonymous (1) Eleanor & Walter Angoff David Dembo Sidney & Sandy Diamond Barbara Druckman Kathy & Ronald Emanuel Fern & Andrew Jaffe Frances Kline Samuel & Trudy Levine Earl Prolman Rona & Norman Senior Betsy & Sheldon Starman

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Shabbat evening service 7:30pm via Zoom

Torah Study 9:00am

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Yizkor & Shabbat morning service 10:00am Havdalah 7:30pm

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Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

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Men’s Club Deli Box Meals pickup 2:40pm to 4:30pm* (pre-ordered)

YESh Hebrew 4:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

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Sisterhood Installation of New Board 11:00am

Stories of Music 10:00am

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Torah Study 9:00am

Jewish Yoga 11:00am

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Havdalah 7:30pm

YESh Hebrew 4:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Luke Deering Shabbat ShaPLAY 10:00am* Havdalah 7:30pm

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Executive Committee meeting 6:00pm

Jewish Yoga 10:30am

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Torah Study 9:00am

Board Meeting 7:00pm

TOC meeting 1:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Sweeney

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Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7:00pm

Jewish Yoga 10:30am

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YESh Hebrew 4:30pm

Please be sure to check your email for additional programming, links and schedule changes.

All programs are held virtually unless indicated with an *.

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