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First Day of Sunday School September 14 First Day of Hebrew School September 17 Volume XXXIV Number 10 August 2014 Av/Elul 5774

From Rabbi Miller 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

From Cantor Azu 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.

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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

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.

May we soon see the world reap joy, after the tears that have been shed.

BBYO News

by Jason Randall Aleph Godol of Negev AZA #2560 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.

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.

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.

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!

Regionally, the Naples BBYO teens are really excited to reunite with

There’s a lot to do this fall so stay tuned for more!

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President’s Message

From the Religious School Director

by Yale Freeman

by Caren Plotkin

Summer Season is Very Productive With 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.

I want to hear from you!

Neil Shnider

I will be happy to answer any questions and listen to your suggestions.

Temple Shalom

Please contact me at:

I’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.

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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 religiousschool@naplestemple.org 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 parents

RAC trip orientation -10th -12th grade students and

Sunday, Sept 14th 1st Day of Sunday School – Prek-7th Grades 9am Breakfast sponsored by the Men’s Club 9:30am Opening Assembly / Meet the Teachers 11:30am - 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.

President

nshnider@naplestemple.org

614.582.0108

B’nai Mitzvah Mazel Tov to Hannah Castro August 30, 2014

I hope you are all having a fun filled summer!

Sarah Castro August 30, 2014

My 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.

TEACHERS WANTED

We are in need of Sunday School Judaica and Wednesday Hebrew School teachers for the 2014-15 school year.

Call Caren Plotkin at 455-2233.

College Connection

Sign 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

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.

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Preschool on Parade

Sisterhood News

by Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director

by Sandy Stone, Sisterhood President All of us at Sisterhood hope that you are all having a great summer!

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.

We have been very busy planning spectacular new programs for the Fall and Winter of 20142015. 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!

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:

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.

Camp 2014

“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 Dano 239-592-5976 email: psdmimi@comcast.net

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Temple Shalom Men’s Club

Annual2014-2015 Dues

JOIN MEN’S CLUB TODAY! HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 100% PARTICIPATION! Temple Shalom Men’s Club: • Promotes friendship among congregants • Funds many Religious School events • Provides Kiddush Cups to each Bar and Bat Mitzvah • Provides gowns and Bibles for Confirmands Student • Funds raised by the Men’s Club support Our • Major supporter for Mitzvah Day “Kids Against congregation, Our community and The State of Israel Hunger” 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

Above & Beyond

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

Board of Governors

Myra and Mort Friedman

Sponsor

Fran and Rob Nossen

Patron

Judi Palay

Nancy G. White

Partner

Helene and Bernie Weiss

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: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

COME TO THE

E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

The Men’s Club gratefully acknowledges the following donations:

TORAH TALK

Donald and Len Feiman Lewis and Sybil Mitchell Rabbi James and Jane Perman Steven and Gail Sacknoff Sonny and Fran Silverstein Reinhard and Marie Werthner

TORAH PORTION

In loving memory of Allan Kaye:

In honor of Alan Peltz’s special birthday: Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ritter

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SATURDAY, August 2

D’varim

8:30 A.M. FOR THE DISCUSSION 8:15 A.M. FOR A LIGHT BREAKFAST CONFERENCE ROOM OF TEMPLE SHALOM

WELCOME BACK DANCE NOVEMBER 16 (SUNDAY) 7:00 P.M. MUSIC PROVIDED BY “MANHATTAN CONNECTION” FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Open House before Shabbat Services

Friday, September 12 6:30 pm Wine and cheese and good company Don’t miss it!

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About High Holy Day Tickets...

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!

High Holy Days Flowers

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!

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Contributions

Contributions to Temple Shalom Showing We Care

Contributions 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.

Operations

General 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.

Religious School

Endowment

Religious School Enrichment Fund: Donations augment the Religious School budget to enrich the education of our children.

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.

Religious School: Donations purchase supplies and support activities for Jewish learning in both Sunday and Hebrew Schools.

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 Shusterman Children's Center Memorial Fund: To support our Religious School and Preschool.

Sisterhood Religious School Scholarship Fund: To provide Sunday and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need.

Memorial Fund: Donations made in honor of a loved one who has passed.

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund: Donations support both curriculum and teaching skill enrichment activities for Sunday and Hebrew School teachers.

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.

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.

Worship

Prayerbook Fund The new minimum contributions to purchase a plaque are Shabbat and High Holiday Books: $50.00 / Pentateuch & Haftarah books: $100.00

Preschool

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.

Preschool Enrichment Fund: The enhancement of curriculum, educational programs and experiences.

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.

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Preschool Fund: Donations purchase supplies and support activities for the Preschool.

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.

Endowment Fund: Donations help to secure the future, enrich the programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation.

The Herbert & Ruth Abramson Fund: To supplement the general operating fund and to provide enrichment for Temple functions.

Clergy/Leadership

Rabbi 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.

Library

Rabbi James & Jane Perman Library: Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies are purchased.

Social Action

David 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.

General Fund

In Memory Of: Deana Rosofsky, Ann Jacobson by Dr. Iris Bland Nathan Cutler by Barbara & Dr. Leonard Cutler David Grossman by Debby & Jeff Waranch Steven Miller by Beryl & Elliot Miller Morris Wichter by Freddi & Alan Peltz Harold Rosenzweig by Gloria & Lyle Rosenzweig Irving Kaplan by Sandy & Ira Broadman Minnie Wolf by Connie & Lee Kapor Estelle Silverman by Beryl & Elliot Miller Henry Goldstein by Judi & Dan Spintman Noah Liff by Judy & Joe Barker Helen Shooman, Sarah Bassin by Shirley & Robert Bassin Goldie Caplan by Eileen & Dr. Bill Ertag In Honor Of: Lanny Rashbaum on her 80th birthday by Ina & Richard Barr Mort Porter on his special birthday by Rona Steingart & Joe Davis In Appreciation:

By William Goldstein

Religious School

In Appreciation: Of Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott Newman

Religious School Enrichment Fund

In Memory Of: Paul Brizel by Barbara Meltz Lillian Treiser by Bobbie & Dr. Gene Katz Sidney Pearl by Lisa & Robert Pearl Samuel Freeman by Susan & Yale Freeman Beverly Feingold by Jean & Lenny Nacht In 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 Gutman Lillian Treiser, Hugh Stone by Sandy Stone Mildred Druckman by Barbara & Dr. Stephen Druckman John Woog by Sandy Stone

William Freschel Kiddush Fund

In Memory Of: Abood Levy by Janina & Moises Levy Edythe Zubrow by Abe Zubrow Harry Peltz by Freddi & Alan Peltz Eva Rubner by Dr. Michael Rubner Anna Bursack, Harry Neckrich by Abe Zubrow

Flower Fund

In Memory Of: Sarah Indictor by Barbara & Dr. Stephen Druckman

Sylvia Alpert-Cohen by Merrylee & Dr. Joseph Kandel In Honor Of: Adam Mitrani becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Lisa & Ed Mitrani Eloyse & David Fisher on their special anniversary by Corky & Dr. Alan Kaplan

Food Basket Fund

In 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 Dano David Magen, Harry Shapiro by Dorothy Magen Deana Rosofsky by Judi & David Pendergast Daniel Tash by Iris Abel Jason Clark, Kenneth Boyd by Dr. Iris Bland Miriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie Justa Irvin Goldstein by Caroline Beasley & David A. Goldstein Dorothy Gordon by Ben Post Edward Naide by Annette & Dr. Leonard Girsh William Friedberg by Rosealie LiebovichHyman Morris Packer by Blanche & Robert Stone Betty Naide by Annette & Dr. Leonard Girsh Esrael Lipschultz, Irene Rifkin by Dorothy Lipschultz Mildred Nazer by Dottie Magen Ella Oshry by Dr. Sam Oshry Pauline Cowdery by Tenley Carp Ida Unger by Marianne & Richard Matties In Appreciation: Of Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott Newman With 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 Bland Miriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie Justa David Swartz by Carol Swartz Viola Riefberg by Mae & Judge Morton Riefberg Esther Weinberg by Cissy & Harvey Dezen Joseph Tobias by Gene Helfand In Appreciation: Karen & Dr. Martin Cohn by Mary Beth & Dr. Jack Strom Of Confirmation Services by Simone & Dr. Michael Marks, Pat & Scott Newman

Prayerbook Fund

In 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 Weiss In Honor Of: Betsy & Sheldon Starman on the birth of their granddaughter Rosemary by Cary & Dr. David Goodman Sidney Rubin by Cary & Dr. David Goodman Irwin Harris by Sharyn & Dr. Lawrence Harris

Arby Lipman Children’s Library

In Memory Of: Stella Rasimowicz by Cecilia Cahan

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

In 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 Cole In Honor Of: Debra Antzis on her special birthday by Evelyn Cole, Helen Weinfeld

David Thalenfeld Fund

In Memory of: Beatrice Peilte by Cary & Dr. David Goodman In Appreciation:

By John Thalenfeld

Scholar-In-Residence Endowment Fund

In Memory Of: Jason Clark, Kenneth Boyd by Dr. Iris Bland

Burn The Mortgage Fund

In Memory Of: Dr. Albert Pearl by Susan & Joel Pittelman

Shalom Preschool

In Memory Of: Miriam Justa by Marcy Cotton & Natalie Justa Henry 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 Cohen In 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 Commemorations Birthdays

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Elli Taylor Patricia Newman Leonard Teitelbaum Marvin Lader Michael Rubner Edward Wollman Joseph Kandel Rhoda Lown Martin Millender Allen Weiss Irving Berzon Les Appel Carole Flegel Henny Porter Charla Press Samuel Kandel Nancy Brother Johanna Robins Caroline Goldstein Wendy Gurevitch Arlene Klein Lea Mendel Joel Grossman Dezi Seroussi Michelle Troupp Lauren Corrigan Ruth Faye William Kaye Cecilia Cahan Richard Berman Yale Freeman Jeff Goodchild Florence Hertzman Steven Sacknoff Melvin Ufberg Gail Sacknoff John Bowman Jonathan Gopman Julian Greenland Rochelle Baron Stephanie Heuer Melissa Hendler Judith Kaplan Honey Berkle Susan Pitts Carli Suarez Emily Rose Tami Schmidt

Anniversaries

We offer congratulations to the following members on the occasion of their wedding anniversary: 3

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Bruce and Lynn Byerly Mitchell and Roberta Petusevsky

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Harry and Arlene Yedid Stephen and Nancy Solarsh Robert and Shirley Bassin William and Randi Butterworth Gabriel and Sharon Castro Buzz and Mimi Cohn Jonathan and Suzanne Gopman Wayne and Toby Press Lyle and Gloria Rosenzweig Alvin and Sheila Becker Stanley and Mignon Farb Kal and Ruth Faye Andrew and Barbara Halmos Gil and Lanny Rashbaum Sender and Ileana Rosen Tracey and Carolyn Roth Adam and Darci Bernstein Carl and Diana Steinhouse Edward and Ellen Wollman Dennis and Maureen Schaab Pavel Tenenbaum and Annie Baly Ryan and Jodi Kuhl Scott and Pat Newman Bernie and Helene Weiss Russell and Gail Smith Ronald and Marjorie Sidman Lester and Jane Friedberg Chad Atkins and Debra Antzis Carol Emerson Howard and Andrea Kaplan Melvyn and Ronnie Poplock Judson and Frances Knox Gary and Wallie Lenchner Leslie and Elynor Flegel Michael and Melissa Hendler Richard and Marianne Matties Donald and Judith Weisberg Allan and Lee Kaye Jeffrey and Joanne Paredes Jay and Susan Weiss Marc and Beth Hirsch Harvey and Cissy Dezen Richard and Lisa Mair Rowan and Karyn Samuel

Yahrzeits

With great respect we honor the memories of the following loved ones: 1

Harry Abramson Mary Berger Dora Bonder

Mitzvah Corner

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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 Woog 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 Zelbow Gloria Averbach Sara Bassewitz Philip Bernstein Jr. Matthew Brams Leslie Brodie Rebecca Chalfin Lil Ebersole Jack Freeman Herbert Friedman Anna Goodman George Himler

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Lewis Krotick Nathan Kruger Lena Moeckler Cecile Nossen Israel Plax Sam Riefberg Sylvia Schwartzman Miriam Soltz Cheryl Strober Sarah Wang Ida Zahm 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 Wyner 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

Mazel Tov to:

Jane and Lester Friedberg on the wedding of their daughter, Lisa Friedberg to Jason Silverman

News Worthy 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 Meyer Donald Sang on the death of his wife, Eleanor Sang Curtis and Richard Treiser on the death of their mother, Lillian Treiser

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4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, Florida 34119-4063

Adam F. Miller, Rabbi Donna Azu, Cantor James H. Perman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Religious School Director …............................................………..….. Caren Plotkin Preschool Director ………….………….......................................................… Seyla Cohen Music 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) 455-3227 Religious School direct line: (239) 455-2233 www.naplestemple.org E-mail: info@naplestemple.org

Board of Trustees President Neil Shnider First Vice President Tracey Albert S econd Vice President Shelly Berkle Third Vice President Debra Antzis Treasurer Neil Heuer Financial S ecretary Scott Newman R ecording S ecretary Debbie Zvibleman I mmediate Past President Yale Freeman S isterhood President Sandy Stone M en’s Club President Ed Cohen Trustees Michael Diamond Merrill Hassenfeld Alicia Kelley Suzanne Low Daryl Sissman

Paul Dorio Bobbie Katz Harriet Lickhalter Susan Ritter Nancy Wiadro

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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

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