The Voice - December 2019

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December 2019 Volume XL Kislev/Tevet 5780 Number 3

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A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant President R abbi Randi Butterworth Debra Antzis Adam F. Miller rbutterworth@naplestemple.org First Vice President amiller@naplestemple.org M aintenance Technician Daryl Sissman Cantor Pedro Cruz Second Vice President maintenance@naplestemple.org Donna Azu Merrill Hassenfeld Director of Communications dazu@naplestemple.org Third Vice President Jeanette Fischer R abbi Educator Ed Kaufman jfischer@naplestemple.org Ariel Boxman Treasurer Temple R eceptionist aboxman@naplestemple.org Susan Ritter Julie Fischer Financial Secretary R abbi Emeritus receptionist@naplestemple.org David Silberg James H. Perman, D.D. Controller R ecording Secretary rabbi@naples.net Maxine Gould Dr. John Little mgould@naplestemple.org rofessional taff Immediate Past President Development Coordinator Executive Director Debbie Zvibleman Shayna Aronson Deborah R. Fidel Sisterhood President saronson@naplestemple.org dfidel@naplestemple.org Karen Cohn M aintenance Technician Preschool Director Men’s Club President Rick Holsbeke Susan Feld, Ed. S. Ed Cohen maintenance@naplestemple.org sfeld@naplestemple.org Historical Society Music Director Helen Weinfeld Jim Cochran ission tatement Facility M anager Temple Shalom of Naples is an inclusive Ed Alexander Yale Freeman Reform Jewish congregation Victor Lucas Bobbie Katz Dave Citrin where all individuals are equal partners vlucas@naplestemple.org Steve Pino Josh Garfield in making our world whole and Preschool A dmin. A ssistant Perry Switzen holy. We are One Family, believing in Ellen Goldberg Gloria Mellman the sacredness of relationships, Michael Feldman Scott Weinstein fostering connections – one to another, gmellman@naplestemple.org Temple, Israel, Torah and God. Membership Engagement We are living Jewish values and Coordinator nurturing future generations.

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RABBI’S MESSAGE

Rabbi

Adam F. Miller Redirecting Ourselves to Creating Light At the end of this month, we will gather at our homes, and around the community, to celebrate Chanukah. How would you answer the simple question, “What is Chanukah?” Depending on who I ask, that question is likely to elicit a variety of answers: • The Festival of Lights – bringing brightness at the darkest time of the year • A celebration of the Maccabees’ victory over the Syrian-Greeks • Remembering the miracles that occurred – the jar of oil that lasted for eight days, as well as the victory of the few over the many • The scholarly response that it is a delayed observance of Sukkot which was missed because the Temple was occupied Go figure, one question, multiple answers. To be honest, this is not the first time that this question has been asked. The sages of Talmud posed the same question, “What is Chanukah?” as the opening to their discussion of the holiday’s laws and rituals. Interestingly, while the rabbis provide the specific religious observances, they don’t answer the literal question being posed, “What is Chanukah?”

Chanukah means rededication. The word refers to the ritual rededication and reconsecration that took place after the Assyrians desecrated the Temple in Jerusalem by performing idol worship. The rededication of the Temple unified Israel as one community. The people gathered for a major celebration – echoing the original dedication from the time of King Solomon.

The rededication of Chanukah also connects to the conviction shown by the Jewish people. Told they would be forced to assimilate into Hellenistic culture, the Israelites resisted and instead rededicated themselves to their Jewish roots. At a time when things appeared dark, they became sparks of light, shining symbols of freedom for others to see. That spirit of dedication is symbolized by lighting the Chanukah menorah at a time when the world is at its darkest point.

The theme of perseverance, particularly in the face of challenge, is one that resonates with all of us. Earlier this fall, members of our community gathered to discuss concerns about the growing darkness of gun violence. Agreeing that our values call us to act, a second session is being held on December 10 to educate further on existing laws regarding background checks, “red flag laws,” and assault weapons. This second event will continue the conversation, moving us one step closer to lighting the darkness.

Even living in paradise, we know that additional challenges such as food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty exist darkening our community. Use this holiday of Chanukah to strike a match of hope for those who are struggling. Make one night a “ner shel tzedakah – a candle of justice” and choose to donate funds or volunteer at a local non-profit. Consider giving gift cards that night which can be used to buy supplies for Mitzvah Day – which is just around the corner in January.

Together, we can push back the darkness. May our collective perseverance and dedication be a source of light to the world, as we rededicate ourselves to the values of peace, love, and justice.

Rabbi Adam Miller

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CANTOR’S MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu Chag urim sameach! Happy holiday of light! As we approach Chanukah this year, we prepare by purchasing gifts, candles, and dusting off our dreydles and chanukiyot (chanukah menorahs). We pull out recipes for chicken and brisket, all kinds of jelly filled sufganiot and latkes! We buy fresh applesauce and sour cream for those yummy fried potatoes, and we plan our celebrations with family and friends. We are told that we add one candle each night of Chanukah to remind us of the increasing miracle of light. By the eighth night, with nine candles blazing in our homes, we are well-reminded of the greatness of the miracle. By way of reminder, we say three blessings as we kindle the Chanukah lights. The first blessing is over the mitzvah of lighting the candles:

‫ וְ צִ ָּוֽנּו לְ הַ ְדלִ יק נֵר ׁשֶ ל ֲחנֻּכָה‬,‫ אֲׁשֶ ר קִ ְּד ָ ֽׁשנּו ּבְ ִמצְ ֹותָ יו‬,‫ֱֹלהינּו ֶ ֽמלְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ ֽ ֵ ‫ּבָ רּוְך אַ ּתָ ה יְ ָי א‬

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha’olam asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanul’had’lik neir shel Chanukah.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe, Who has made us holy through the commandments and commanded us to light the lights of Chanukah.

The second blessing helps us to recall the miracles of Chanukah in its time, including the miracle of the oil, and the important military victory of the Macabees:

‫ֲבֹותינּו ּבַ ּי ִָמים הָ הֵ ם ּבַ ּזְמַ ן הַ ּזֶה‬ ֽ ֵ ‫ ׁשֶ עָׂשָ ה נִ ִּסים ַלא‬,‫ֱֹלהינּו ֶ ֽמלְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ ֽ ֵ ‫ּבָ רּוְך אַ ּתָ ה יְ ָי א‬ Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha’olam she’asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim haheim baz’man hazeh.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe, Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at this time.

The third blessing is recited only on the first night of Chanukah and reminds us to thank God for bringing us to another year of Chanukah celebrations:

‫יענּו ַלּזְמַ ן הַ ּזֶה‬ ֽ ָ ִ‫ ׁשֶ הֶ ח ֱָיֽנּו וְ קִ ּיְ ָ ֽמנּו וְ הִ ּג‬,‫ֱֹלהינּו ֶ ֽמלְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ ֽ ֵ ‫ּבָ רּוְך אַ ּתָ ה יְ ָי א‬ Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha’olam shehecheyanu v’kiyimanu v’higi’anu laz’man hazeh.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season!

I hope you’ll join us for a very special Erev Shabbat and Chanukah service on Friday night, December 27 at 7:30pm. You are welcome to bring your chanukiah and candles so that we may light them together as one community. Have a wonderful and joyous Chanukah - full of light!

L’Shalom, Cantor Donna M. Azu 4

WORSHIP WITH US Shabbat Worship

Friday evening Shabbat service

7:30pm, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat

Saturday morning Shabbat service

10:00am, followed by a Kiddush luncheon Chanukah Shabbat Friday, December 27 at 7:30pm Join us for a Chanukah Shabbat service.

Bring your menorah and candles and help us light up the night!

Lamed Vavnik Awards Friday, January 10 at 7:30pm Bestowed in honor of long-time member Ann Jacobson (z”l), Lamed Vavnik awards are presented to individuals for their loving service to the community.

2019 Awardess: Rev. Tony fisher Ida Margolis

Art & Sue Bookbinder

Installation of Rabbi Ariel Boxman Friday, January 18 at 7:30pm

Join us as we celebrate and formally welcome Rabbi Ariel Boxman to our Congregation. Special guest, Rabbi Bradd Boxman of Congregation Kol Tikvah, Parkland, FL (Rabbi Boxman’s father) will install her as our newest clergy member.

Livestreaming

If you know of someone who cannot travel or attend services in person, please let them know that our services are available for viewing at www.naplestemple.org. The live stream viewer can be found under the Media tab.

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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

Executive Director Deborah R. Fidel

The themes of Jewish pride and connection to community have been on my mind as we near the end of 2019 and look forward to Chanukah. Chanukah is a joyous holiday when we spend time with family and reconnect with loved ones. We recount the miraculous story of Judah and the Maccabees who rededicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, after revolting against their Greek-Syrian oppressors, while we nibble on gelt and spin colorful dreidels.

What better way is there to celebrate Jewish renewal and rededication than to be a part of and support Temple Shalom, a thriving, growing hub of Jewish life in our region? We truly appreciate the generosity of each donor. If you haven’t already made a gift to Above and Beyond, it’s never too late. Without YOU, there is no US! The continued runaway success of this congregation is nothing short of miraculous. We have defied the odds and grew our membership by 50% in the last three years when the majority of Reform congregations across the country are shrinking.

Contrary to national trends, we actually have more students enrolled in our Religious School this year than last.

As they say in Israel, “Nes Gadol Haya Po.” A great miracle happened here. Please help us celebrate our own miracle here in Naples with a gift to Temple Shalom this holiday season.

Thanks a latke!

There are many opportunities to celebrate life, honor those who are special to you, or remember a loved one at Temple Shalom. One special way to commemorate a milestone is to add a leaf, rock, or star on our Tree of Life located in the Sanctuary.

On the occasion of Dan & Judi Spintman’s 60th wedding anniversary, their Havurah (Howard & Sheila Agranat, Myra & Mort Friedman, Merrill Hassenfeld & Paula Brody, Jane & Rabbi James Perman, Arlene & Don Shapiro, and Janet & Howard Solot) surprised the Spintmans with a beautiful personalized leaf on our Tree of Life.

Our Tree of Life is a perfect way to celebrate happy occasions in our lives. Happy Anniversary Dan & Judi! Your Temple family wishes you many more blissful years together!

For information on dedication opportunities at Temple Shalom, please contact Shayna Aronson @ 239-455-3030 or saronson@naplestemple.org.

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Keeping Our Community Safer Nothing is more critical than the safety and well-being of our community. Temple Shalom wants to engage everyone in the effort to be trained and prepared for a dangerous situation wherever they may find themselves.

Today, with a rise in extremism, terrorism and violence — sometimes targeting Jewish institutions — we need to learn how to help create a safe environment for our members, friends and families.

Our strategy is one of security awareness, information sharing, training, close communication with local law enforcement, and partnerships with national organizations charged with keeping Jewish communities and other institutions safe.

In keeping with that approach, we invite you to join us for two informational sessions:

Active Shooter Preparedness December 4 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Temple Shalom Featuring Lt. Rebecca Gonzalez and Corporal Sherry Rego

Partnerships, Prevention and Preparation: Working Together to Keep Our Community Safe December 11- 10:00am to 11:00am at Temple Shalom Featuring Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk

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LEARN WITH US

Director of Preschool Susan Feld, Ed.S. A Delicate Balance: Lap vs. Laptop Technology is a tool that helps students gain knowledge and experience, and has the ability to support learning beyond traditional experiences for very young children. Even if young children do not or cannot use technology resources in the same way that adults do, they see, hear and touch iPhones and iPads during every waking moment. Whether we acknowledge it or not, technology is shaping the way youngsters are developing and they are doing so quite differently than previous generations. Our goal at Temple Shalom Preschool is to integrate play and technology across curriculum strands by using developmentally appropriate strategies, balancing authentic experiences with digital experiences.

Thanks to the Temple Shalom Mens Club, we recently received a grant to purchase Amazon Fire Kids tablets and other related technology needs. Working with Steve Saknoff, the Mens Club accepted our grant proposal and we have been able to move forward with purchases for our technology curriculum. What wonderful support they have provided!

At the same time, we know that children need authentic hands-on experiences and to engage with nurturing and caring teachers. If digital screens are taking the place of interacting with caregivers or talking or playing, children may not be getting the full benefit of the preschool experience. This is why we connect the digital experience to reading, as well as playing, telling stories, and spending time outside. We encourage parents to provide stimulating home literacy activities, as well. The research informs us that nothing, not even an app on a smart phone, should squeeze out warm interactions and cozy relationships.

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PRESCHOOL DATES TO KNOW

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DATES TO KNOW

December

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Friday 12/20

Preschool Chanukah Celebration

Monday 12/23 Friday 1/3

Preschool Closed

Monday 12/23 Friday 1/3

Preschool Winter Camp (no camp on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1)

Sunday 12/1

No R eligious or Sunday Hebrew School

Saturday 12/7

Joy of Giving

Sunday 12/8

Shalom Yeladim 2nd grade family program 6th grade Irena Sendler program Garden of E ating

Sunday 12/15

No Hebrew School Confirmation Class 7th grade trip to Corkscrew R eligious School Talent Show RS Chanukah Party & Lunch

Wednesday 12/18 Sunday 1/5

No Hebrew School No R eligious School

LEARN WITH US Remembering Two Great Jewish American Writers: Philip Roth and Neil Simon Presented by Steve Yussen Thursday, January 9 at 7:00pm What does it mean to be a Jew in America?

A complicated question, to be sure, but one brilliantly tackled for the past 50 years by novelist Philip Roth and playwright Neil Simon.

Following their deaths in 2018, we consider the contributions of their prolific and unparalleled imaginations, their iconic use of humor and irony to tell stories, and their extraordinary impact on our culture and language.

Please RSVP to Julie Fischer in the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

Registration is now open Melton Class Year 1 - Thursdays at 10:00am Rhythms of Jewish Living - Central ideas and texts which inform our daily, weekly and annual rituals as well as life cycle observances.

Purposes of Jewish Living - Essential Jewish theological concepts as they infold in the Bible, the Talmud and other sacred texts.

For more information and to register for classes, visit www.events.org/MeltonNaples

Torah Talk

Saturday, December 7 8:15am - Continental breakfast 8:30am - Discussion Torah portion - Vayetzei Genesis 28:10-32:3 A lay-led discussion of the weekly Torah portion.

All are welcome. There is no charge.

Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Boxman December 21

8:15am - bagels & schmear • 8:30am - learning session

SHALOM YELADIM! A free program for parents and children ages 2-4.

Through crafts, play, yoga, music and fun, kids will begin to learn about Judaism.

Temple Shalom membership is not required.

Interfaith families welcome!

Sundays - 9:00am - 11:30am 12/8, 1/26, 2/23, 3/22, 4/26 Register at tinyurl.com/shalomyeladim

This program is generously supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

4630 Pine Ridge Rd. • Naples, FL 34119 239-455-3030 • ReligiousSchool@naplestemple.org

Torah portion: Veyeshev Genesis 37: - 40:23

Israel Book Discussion Group Monday, December 30 at 11:00am A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz Monday, January 27 at 11:00am Sadness is a White Bird by Moriel Rothman-Zecher There is a limited number of copies of each book available for loan from the Perman Library.

Please contact Michael Rubner at exfgomsu@aol.com for more information.

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LEARN WITH US

Thank You! Many thanks to Nancy and Hank Greenberg for the generous donation of a statue located at the entrance to the school wing.

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Don’t forget to log into your Temple Shalom account if you have not already done so.

Logging into your Temple Shalom account is easy. Go to www.naplestemple.org, click the “Login” box in the upper right corner and select “Forgot Password.” You will be asked to supply your email address and a reset link will be sent to that address. Follow the link in the email and you’re on your way to accessing your online account. If need assistance, please contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

LEARN WITH US

Wise Aging: Sacred Living A groundbreaking program specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood!

Facilitated by Rabbi Adam Miller and Missy Balsam This course consists of 9 classes and meets every other Thursday beginning January 9, 2020 Wise Aging will guide you through reflective work that enables you to come to new understandings about your life, self, values and Jewish practices.

Learning modes include text study, active listening, mindfulness meditation, exercises, reflection and journaling.

“My fear of aging has become eagerness to embrace the challenges and possibilities of the years ahead.”

Sessions are based on resources developed for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal, primarily Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit.

Topics include: • What is special about this life stage • Life review • • • • • • •

Becoming one’s authentic self Developing a positive relationship to our changing bodies Revitalizing and nourishing healthy relationships Cultivating qualities of soul Practicing forgiveness Learning to live with loss Change and death

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Cultivating wisdom Leaving a legacy

Course fee - $54 includes course book For more information or to register please contact

Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, FL 34119 239-455-3030 info@naplestemple.org

Jewish Spirituality Temple Shalom member and yoga teacher, Missy Balsam will lead this class that will focus on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other mindfulness practices.

Every other Thursday beginning January 16 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm 8 sessions Cost - $36 Space is limited Please call the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030 to RSVP 11

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BBYO Associate Regional Director, North Florida Region Jess Zimmerman

Happy December from BBYO! In October, Naples BBYO gathered along with Ft. Myers BBYO for Southwest Florida Fall Fest in Miami on October 6. Thirty-two teens came together for an all-inclusive day in Miami, filled with arcade fun, rock climbing, bumper cars, a visit to the Wynwood Walls and Miami’s famous Salty Donut Shop. Teens had a wonderful time! Romy Kotler, Mishpacha BBG Committee Member, said, “I feel like Miami was one of the best opportunities Fort Myers and Naples had to bond with each other, and I think we all took advantage of that and made a lot of new friends”.

Later in October, Naples gathered once again with Ft. Myers BBYO for an event at the Haunted Corn Maze at Farmer Mike’s U-Pick. Nearly twenty Jewish teens took on the maze on October 19 and all twenty came out ready for more.

In December, Naples BBG (girls) and AZA (boys) will gather Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 for their winter sleepover and chapter elections, which are both member-only events.

On Sunday, December 8 BBYO is hosting our first annual Latke Cookoff at Temple Shalom. This event is open to all Jewish 6th-12th graders in the Greater Naples community. The event will be held from 12:00pm-1:45pm and it will include lunch, surprise judges, and gift cards for the winners. Register in advance at bit.ly/latkes1.

If you are a Jewish teen in grades 8th-12th, you are eligible for BBYO membership in Naples. BBYO is a pluralistic youth movement. We welcome all Jews regardless of affiliation or temple membership. Membership is a one-time fee and lasts through 12th grade graduation. With membership comes opportunities for chapter leadership, discounts to almost all local and regional programming, and the opportunity to participate in BBYO summer programming. For more information on membership or questions about summer programming, contact Jess Zimmerman.

Happy Chanukah from BBYO! To register for these great events and to learn more about local programming, email Jessica Zimmerman at jesszimmerman@bbyo.org.

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Welcome, New Members!

Jacqueline Abrams Neil Chessin Dr. Alan and Sandra Goldman Carolyn Greenberg Bob and Kathryn Joseph Barry and Randy Sablosky

Mark and Judith Copeland Schulman Dr. John and Bonnie Siegal Dr. Samuel and Judit Spigelman Dr. Eric and Deborah Zelnick Jessica Zimmerman Zachary Zimmerman

“Shalom Chaverim” means “hello friends” in Hebrew. Shalom Chaverim is also the name of an exciting volunteer opportunity at Temple Shalom where Temple volunteers welcome members and guests who come to Temple Shalom for worship, learning and social opportunities.

Temple Shalom is focused on inclusivity, diversity, openness and welcoming, and as such, Shalom Chaverim is a cadre of greeters welcoming and assisting members and guests to our Temple for Erev Shabbat and High Holy Day services. Aside from welcoming people, we help them with their name tags or badges, provide directions, assist with seating, prayer books, or hearing assisted devices.

If you are interested in volunteering and becoming a part of Shalom Chaverim, please contact Andy Karpman at andy.karpman@gmail.com. Signing up to be a greeter in the lobby or in the Sanctuary is easy and only takes a few minutes.

We are a congregation dedicated to “Audacious Hospitality” and to helping our members connect and engage. Being part of Shalom Chaverim is fun and you will be making a difference to all of those visiting our temple by helping to make their experience at Temple Shalom warm and welcoming.

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 10:30 a.m. to 12:00pm.

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 confortable 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.”

Please email Ana Maria Tamargo at Atamargo@naplestemple.org to sign up. There is no fee for this program.

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CONNECT WITH US INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S LAMED VAVNIK AWARD WINNERS We see Art and Sue Bookbinder everywhere in the community side-by-side. Yes, the white cane tips us off that Art needs a bit of guidance to maneuver his way in the world, but their total collaboration in life goes far beyond dealing with his blindness. Or Art supporting Sue as she manages a life affected by multiple sclerosis. They epitomize a married couple doing nearly everything together.

The Bookbinders together are the recipients of our third Lamed Vavnik Award, which will be presented to them and the other two social justice activists, Ida Margolis and Reverend Tony Fisher, at Temple services on January 10. Initiated three years ago as a way to honor long-time social activist Ann Jacobson, the title of this award refers to the 36 righteous people in the world at any given time whose humble acts of benevolence keep the world from destruction.

Neither Art nor Sue has ever done what they do for recognition. There’s the humility. In spite of serious health issues that would have sidelined others with less stamina and desire to give, they have brought blessings to countless individuals.

Sue and Art were married in 1970. In 1976, Art learned he had retinitis pigmentosa, or RP, that would eventually rob him of sight. A few years later, Sue was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “Because RP is hereditary and because MS caused frequent fatigue,” Sue says, “we decided not to have children.” Instead, they focused their many intellectual and financial gifts on the improvement of the world.

Sue graduated from college with a degree in economics and went into data processing. “My timing was right,” Sue says, “as computers were just coming into widespread usage in business.” She realized that to recruit and retain good data processing people required a Human Resources department, so she started one. Two people in the HR department at Chemical Bank quickly grew to 50 under her management. Soon, after several bank mergers, she was managing an IT division with 12,000 employees. Through her skill, data processing turnover went from 70 percent to eight percent. “I loved this work because it allowed me to give back intellectually. But I retired early because the MS was affecting my thought processing.”

Retirement gave her more opportunities to donate her time, talents and treasure to improve the world. After the Bookbinders moved to Florida full-time in 2006, Sue says, “We made new friends, all of them extraordinary people—all philanthropic.” Some of her many involvements: co-chair of local chapter of American Technion Society—a high-technology university in Haifa, Israel; organizing and running a contemporary fiction group for WCA; Jewish Book Festival, where she was a maven for its first three years; Women’s Giving Circle—a group of 50 women who each donate $1000 a year to a fund that makes grants to 501(c)(3) non-profits; and, of course, Lighthouse of Collier—her passion.

That’s when Art really perks up. Lighthouse is the main focus of his life these days, since he established it as the county’s first—and only—rehabilitation organization for the visually impaired. Once he knew he was destined to become blind, he left his career as executive director and CEO of the New York Diagnostic Center and began to work with engineers to develop high-tech items for the blind. “I knew nothing about blindness,” Art says, “so I did this to learn—to help myself.” He started the Bookbinder Group to manufacture and sell items to assist the blind with their daily activities.

When asked what got him started in philanthropy, Art doesn’t have to think long. “From 1980-86, I was going through a loss-of-vision phase, thinking about my own loss, not others’. I heard a five-year-old clicking his way along the hall with his cane. I’d been very athletic as a kid—sports had meant so much to me—and I wanted to make sports possible for this child and others like him. That moment I told myself that someday I wanted to help totally blind kids to be able to do more, even 16

CONNECT WITH US Continued... though they weren’t sighted during the first 30 years of their lives as I was.” That’s why Lighthouse of Collier exists—as a non-profit that provides free help for 20,000-plus blind or visually impaired children and adults in this county.

As if that were not enough, Art was for five years a mentor with Champions for Learning. Imagine a totally blind man making his way into a high school, meeting his mentee during lunch hour once a week throughout the school year. Yes, Sue drove him to the school, but for the rest, he was on his own. “It brought me great satisfaction for the five years I did it—taking the same child from middle school through graduation.”

Additionally, Art has been active with the Naples Men’s Discussion Group, and the couple has given generously to Naples Orchestra and Chorus, and Gulfshore Playhouse.

Art needs many walls to display—if he weren’t so humble—awards he’s received: Philanthropist of the year in 2014 from Community Foundation of Southwest Florida; 25 Over 50, given in 2017 by The Naples Daily News; an award for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Dreams, given in 2018, by the Board of Collier County Commissioners; The Art & Sue Bookbinder Award first sponsored by their donation and now given annually by Lighthouse of Collier.

And all this while, over the years, joining together to battle Art’s four major cancers. How’s that for minimizing their own conditions in favor of working for tikkun olam?

Temple Shalom Sisterhood

JUDAICA SHOP

Community Chanukah Celebration

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and our Community Synagogues and Organizations invite you to join us

The first night of Chanukah is December 22

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Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 12:30pm Friday - 10:00am to 11:30am

Monday, December 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Across from Silverspot Cinema Free Admission ~ Everyone is Welcome!

Greetings from community leaders Concert by the Naples Klezmer Revival Band Menorah lighting Jewish War Veterans’ flag presentation Crafts at the “Kids Corner” hosted by BBYO Face painting Children’s performances Food available for purchase

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CELEBRATE WITH US

B’nai Mitzvah Nathan Goebel 12.7.2019

Jason Saks 12.19.2019

My name is Nathan Goebel and I’m in 7th grade at Seacrest.

I have a sister named Sarah, she’s 15 years old. I play golf and baseball for school but my favorite special activity is playing golf with my dad. For my mitzvah project I serve lunches on Saturdays to the homeless people at Justin’s Place.

Leo Dorn 12.21.2019

Jason was born in Miami and Leo attends moved to Naples when he Oakridge Middle was eleven years old. He has a School and is in the younger brother named Scott.

7th grade. He lives He is very excited to become with his parents, a Bar Mitzvah. Jason is an Amy Perwien and amazing student at Community Brian Dorn, older sister Isabelle, older School of Naples. His whole brother David, and family is extremely proud of his dogs Matisse him as he is the first Bar and Hugo. After living in Minnesota, Leo is Mitzvah of his generation. grateful that he can use the swimming pool He is interested in math, nearly year-round. Leo has many interests technology and history. including computers, video gaming, and travelling. Whether in Madrid, New York, or Montreal, Leo enjoys the history, museums, music, and culture of each different locale.

Donna and Curtis Treiser are thrilled to announce the birth of their grandson, Asher Dean.

Proud parents Emily and Josh Blasberg welcomed Asher into the world on October 25, weighing in at a healthy seven pounds and seven ounces. Asher joins older brother Emmett.

Maj. Gen. Bernie & Helene Weiss have much to celebrate! Two of their granddaughters have recently gotten engaged.

Whitney Congress, daughter of Melissa and Scot, will be married to Greg Sperling next May. Leah Weiss, daughter of Michael and Karen, is planning a November 2020 wedding to Cody Popken. Not to be left out, great-grandson Logan will be the ring bearer at both weddings.

Mazel Tov!

Jason Wasser, son of Eric Wasser and Marilyn Wasser, was married to Ellen Amaral, daughter of Frank and Carolyn Amaral, under the chuppah in Brooklyn, New York on October 12.

It was a magnificent event attended by many friends and family from all around the world including Jason’s paternal grandparents, Ed & Ceil Wasser and Ellen’s maternal grandmother, Judy Penney. The happy couple reside in Washington, DC.

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CELEBRATE WITH US Happ y Birthday!

1 Julie Fischer Helene Gordon Sherry Greenfield Robert Greenfield Vickie Nolen 2 Susan Pittelman Joan Toder 3 Alvin Jacobs Anthony Solomon 4 Lydia Bond Nancy Reilly Ellen Salup Rogerio Santos Phyllis Seaman 5 Suzanne Gopman John Reilly 6 Edward Cohen Edward Feldman Josh Isenberg Leda Lubin Diane Moss

6 Stephen Schreier Susan Sokolik 7 Robert Landy Milton Moses 8 Adam Goldstein Amy Lademann Robert Maisel Jen Mitchell Debby Waranch 9 Keren Alpert Thomas Carlstrom 10 Rudy Bershadski Jeffrey Eisenstein Philip Freeman Rebecca Marcotte Jessica Shwedel 11 Rachel Cohen Stephen Cohen Jane Perman Sandra Sanfilippo 12 Dan Abrams

12 Joel Lipman Judit Spigelman 13 Eileen Cohen Bobbie Lublin Roberta Macchio 14 Gayle Dorio Cari Johnson Mark Malone Riva Szrajbman 15 Harvey Cohen Adrea Kofman Helene Naimon Sanford Sirkus Richard Toder Mark Wasserman 16 Kenarette Corl Kevin Diez Rachel Hinchliffe Eric Hochman Michael Marks Elizabeth Pirrone

16 Brigitte Sabbag Sandy Spector 17 Louise Warshauer Stuart Warshauer 18 Ronald Altman Diane Jacobs Henry Kraus Abbie Sladick Michael Swartz Susan Waldman 19 Ana Garro Gwen Zack 21 Stephen Bacharach Helaine Lender Ilya Slutsker Jack Wiadro Jessica Zimmerman 23 Neil Chessin Sandra Korn Gloria Mellman Jacque Lynn Paulson

24 Elliott Singer 24 Samuel Varsano 25 Julia Harris Richard Matties Martin Siegal Marla Weiss 26 Stephen Brazina Gail Lanznar Robert Palazzolo 27 Lawrence DuKatz Natalie Lewis 27 Margo Rosenfeld Peter Tunis Jeff Waranch 28 Jeffrey Grant Debra Wyman 29 William Herbst 30 David Feinstein 31 Pauline Hendel Joyce Levy Diana Steinhouse

Happ y Anniversary!

1 Michael and Rebecca Marcotte

14 Daniel and Vivi Goldsmith

22 Michael and Nancy Hurwitz

3 Cari and Gregg Johnson

16 Richard and Sandra Cohen

Robert and Frances Nossen

Warren and Pam Krangel

Eric and Deborah Zelnick

Barry and Mary-Beth Levitz

Neil and Irina Koppel 4 Barry and Judith Freedman

Linda and Graham Ginsberg

Mark and Judy Copeland Schulman 23 Paul and Alla Colon

Steven and Helice Picheny

17 Perry and Rosalie Switzen

6 Joshua and Marcia Buckman

Howard and Kathy Zack

Marshall and Elaine Paisner 9 Stephen and Rhonda Brazina 12 Richard and Judit Price 13 Myron and Harriet Hirsch

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Edward and Helen Rosenthal Robert and Arlene Subin

27 Gabriel and Lucia Kohn

Robert and Paula Maisel 28 Todd and Lauren Brodie Harvey and Sue Sturm

20 Richard and Ina Barr

24 Michael and Susan Horowitz

29 David and Tiziana Marchante

21 Martin and Karen Cohn

25 David and Stephanie Portman

30 James and Marjorie Silver

26 Michael and Marsha Goldstein

31 Arthur and Helene Gillingham

David and Susan Waldman

Eric and Pamela Schoen

Dale and Lisa Katz 22 David and Joan Friedman

Mazel Tov!

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YAHRZEITS – DECEMBER 2019 6 Thelma Baker Charles Berger Sophie Berkle Steven Bluhm Dr. Edwin P. Brody Lena Burke Harry Chemerow Philip Datz Benjamin Dinaburg Hannah Drucker Dr. M. George Drutz Arthur George Fidel Rose Fliegel Ruth Freedman Helen Fritz Jean Geren Beatrice Glenn Sidney Goldberg Betty Goldman Janet Goldsmith Charlie Goodman Samuel F. Hacker Vera Heilbrun Charles Hyman Abraham Katz Solomon Linz Beatrice Lorber Rose Meltzer David Mendick Fanny Millstein Ruth Morrison Meyer Palay Denny Pollack Samuel Poplock Dorothy Richmond Agnes Rosen Ethel Rosenthal Joseph E. Rubenstein Arnold Rubin Steven Barry Saperstein Robert Shifren Ada Siegel Murray Sussman Dora Vogel Samuel Wasserman Maynard R. Weinstein Izadore Abe Werber Howard Wohlmuth Olga Yasbin Lilly Yedid

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Edith Abels Martin Adlestein Marion Anderson Sally Anderson Sam Bender Mollie Berliss Murray Cassell Alice Cohn Evelyn C. Davis Alan Dessoff Jack Donnerstag Edward Fishman Gertrude Frankel Morris Freschel David Friedman Henry S. Goldberg Jacob Goldsmith Sarah Goold Sherry Hyman Adeline H. Kassmir Samuel Katz Gloria Kushnir May Lipton Golda Ludmanov Gabriel H. Luff Herbert Mackoff Irving Melnick Jerome Phillips Fredric Raichlen Samuel Raichlen Mary Rosenfeld Marion A. San Filippo Julius Schmitzer Ted Sernovitz Rose Shapiro Sydnor Shatz Minette Gross Sissman Abe Skurow Harry Snyder Herbert Spiegel Sarah Tannenhaus Ardmore Thompson Morris Treiser Max Tucker Frieda Zahn

20 David Appelbaum Eva Barr Max Bassin Stephen Bell Dorothy Berliss Louise Bernard Leon Bush Solomon Cahan Meyer Cohen Jerold M. Dinaburg Philip Dorfman Harry Einhorn Shirley Fink Theodore Fink Ruth Fisher Stephanie Freedman Charlotte Freschel Mack Fried Mildred Friedberg Robert Fuchs Gertrude J. Gerber Jack Goldstein Zaki Gordon Alan Jay Grossman Robert Gurman Ann Hendler Estelle Klepper Herman Seymour Katz Edward Kauffman Alfred I. Krause Morris Loinger Gertrude Mackoff Seymour Merker Barbara Jean Miller Barbara Miller Mary Missel Mollie Mitchell Gloria Molasky Jeanette Nichols Doris Anna Peltz Denny Pollock Gertrude Randall Tullia Santini Rubin Schwab Samuel Schwalb Reuben Schwartz Rebecca Shapiro Pauline Shifren Russell Rusty Smith III Charles Sobelman Irwin Spiegel Bertha Swartz Lillian Teitelbaum Max Waldman David Warshauer Lawrence Wasserman Justin Wolfe Harry D. Wolinsky

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27 Amy L. Albin Edward Berger Sidney Bernstein Larry Braen Max Chervitz Abraham Citrin Isidore Cohen Richard Diamond Rose Dinaburg Henrietta Feldblum Beatrice Frankel Samuel R Freeman Louis Fritz Jerome Glenn Stanley Goodman Nathan Grossman Anne Kalkstein Lamont Kaplan Philip Kaster Morris Katz Edward Kleban Sam Kohan Marc Kranz Pauline G. Levy Samuel Palazzolo Lois Rashbaum Ruth Rodman Flora Salat Bess Schlimer Jacob Schroeder Sylvia Sherman Steve Shore Meyer Silverstein William Smith Pearl Solomon Raymond Torchon N. Arthur Wasserman Thelma Akabas Weiss Arnold Young Sadie B. Yount Sylvia Zeldner

Recently Deceased (as of 11/16/2019) Carol Schneider - Cousin of Rabbi Jim Perman Michalena Mc Kinnon - Friend of James Knafo Les Handler – Husband of Sheila Handler

May their memories be a blessing. Zichronam liv’rachah.

MEN’S CLUB

Invites you to an evening of

Fine Dining and Entertainment

Men’s Club President Ed Cohen

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 Dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.

Performance at 7:30 p.m. $90.00 per person (Gratuities included, bar extra) BE A PATRON! Send an additional $25.00 to be listed in our Program Book. Larger listings are

available at $100 for one-third page, $150 for one-half page, $200 for two-thirds page and $300 for a full page. If you are unable to attend, you can still be a patron! Call 353-5963 for more information.

Please support this major fundraising effort. Proceeds benefit Temple Shalom’s educational programs for children as well as other worthy causes.

Your tickets and seats will be available at the Men’s Club table at the theatre on the evening of the performance.

Please complete and detach this reservation form and mail, together with your check (payable to Temple Shalom Men’s Club) to: Gene Katz, 5804 Cinzano Ct., Naples, Florida 34119.

Temple Shalom: (239) 455-3030 Gene Katz: (239) 353-5963

Name: Address: Number of tickets:____

On the back of this form, please write the names of people you wish to sit with. We will try to accommodate you on a first-come-first-served basis.

Reservations must be received by February 1, 2020.

Telephone number:

_

@ $90.00 each = $ Yes, please list me as a Patron in the Program Book for $25.00.

+ $25

(optional)

Total:

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SISTERHOOD Following is the list of paid up Sisterhood members. If you have not already submitted your Sisterhood dues, please do so. Lifetime members are encourage to make a donation supporting the Friday evening Oneg Shabbat.

Many thanks to all those who have supported Sisterhood with their membership!

Sisterhood Lifetime Members

Sisterhood President

Karen Cohn

For a printable Sisterhood membership application visit: https://bit.ly/2qV5Bif

Elynor Flegel Myra Friedman Sandra Gershman Cary Goodman Beverly Greditor Carole Greene Wendy Gurevitch Rachel Gutman Stephanie Heuer Heidi Ivener Dana Jaffe Fern Jaffe Merrylee Kandel Ava Kaplan Eloise Kaplan Shirley Kraus Leslie Lilien Veora Little Elinor Locketz Suzanne Low Rhoda Lown Simone Lutgert Connie Mansfield

Tracey Albert Denise Altman Debra Antzis Phyllis Barolsky Ellen Baseman Claire Beckler Jane Berger Iris Bland Maria Bollt Stacy Braverman Paula Brody Alicia Browner Lynn Byerly Barbara Cohen Janet Cohen Lori Cohen Linda Denning Celia Dezen Barbara Druckman Eileen Ertag Elizabeth Feldman Stacey Fields Carole Flegel

Barbara Meltz Lea Mendel Beverly Moeckler Stacy Nicolau Frances Nossen Tracy Ornstein Judi Palay Jane Perman Estelle Price Midge Rauch Wendy Riedel Johanna Robins Gloria Rosenzweig Anne Rubin Gail Sacknoff Daryl Sissman Elisabeth Spellberg Sandra Stone Fritzi Thorner Helen Weinfeld Helene Weiss Nancy Wiadro Joyce Zaleznik

Sisterhood Annual Members Jeannie Abels Harriet Adelstein Margaret Albrecht Carol Rose Appel Cantor Donna Azu Barbara Barnard Rochelle Baron Ina Barr Randi Barr Judith Belmont Natalie Berman Mardelle Berman Minda Bernberg Linda Bogatz Laurie Bollt Lydia Bond Rabbi Ariel Boxman Mona Brodsky Nancy Brother Ann Brown Lori Sue Brown Ellie Cantor Sue Center Barbara Chester

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Judith Ciorciari Carol Clarke Sharon Cohan Lois Cohen Eileen Cohen Seyla Cohen Mimi Cohn Nancy Colodny Rebecca Cornacchia Marcy Cotton Celia Deifik Karen Deutsch Sandra Diamond Gayle Dorio Mignon Farb Maureen Feinstein Leslie Feldman Deborah Fidel Susan Freeman Joan Friedman Alice Gish Caroline Beasley Ellen Gordon Carolyn Greenberg

Deborah Greenberg Martha Gross Wendy Grossman Susan Hager Ronna Hain Linda Hamburger Tina Haut Carol Hirsch Susan Horowitz Rosealie Liebovich Hyman Wendy Israelite Ellen Kahn Carole Kaplan Lisa Katz Roslyn Katz Bobbie Katz Roberta Kauffman Judith Kaufman Bunny Kaufman Kimberly Klausner Anne Klein Lin Klein Frances Kline

Frances Knox Lois Kugelman Gracia Kuller Barbara Kushnir Debra Laites Gale Lazarus Melinda Levine Mary-Beth Levitz Janina Levy Harriet Lickhalter Leda Lubin Roberta Lublin Ida Margolis Marianne Matties Corrine Merkshamer Nancy Meyer Eileen Miller Jennifer Miller Jacqueline Minzner Sybil Mitchell Diane Moserowitz Joyce Moskowitz Jean Nacht

Judith Nevai Caryl Palazzolo Laurie Phillips Judith Picus Susan Pittelman Allyn Prosten Sandy Rick Mae Riefberg Susan Ritter Janet Rosen Sara Rosen Margo Rosenfeld Lillian Rothenberg Luba Rotsztain Linda Russell Lynn Ryzenman Karyn Samuel Joan Saperstein Maureen Schaab Debbe Faunce Schertzer Jane Schiff Pam Schoen Sandy Schuman

Diane Schwartz Phyllis Seaman Ellen Seigel Millie Sernovitz Myra Shapiro Jane Shaw Carol Sherman Jackie Sherman Tussy Shnider Iris Shur Lori Siegel Carol Simon Linda Simon Susan Sissman Irene Smith Myra Snyder Janet Sobelman Janet Solot

Shellie Specter-Davidson

Blanche Speiser Judith Spintman Debbie Statfeld Tammy Strohl Samuel Arlene Subin

Nancy Suslov Carol Sutker Ann Swartz Pearl Thall Joyce Toub Allison Tucker Ann Varsano Lisa Vogel Linda Wainick Debby Waranch Sydell Weinberger Hetty Weinstein Susan Weiss Nancy White Mary Wichter Michal Wiesler Carol Wolfe Beth Wolff Deborah Wyman Sherrill Yasbin Amy Young Kathy Zack Debbie Zvibleman

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TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Council Chair Ken Goldstein Reducing Gun Violence: A Goal Everyone Can Agree On The Tikkun Olam Council (TOC) held a town hall meeting on September 10 to begin a dialogue within our congregation about the rise of gun violence. Rabbi Miller began with a discussion of Jewish values, followed by discussions within small groups. A spirit of nonpartisanship was cultivated throughout the evening, Three ways to address gun violence were identified by most participants as ones they could support as individuals: 1. Expanding background checks 2. Red flag laws 3. Banning assault style weapons.

In today’s world, where you stand on any particular issue depends on where you sit. That may be true for most issues, but not on the issue of reducing gun violence. We may not agree on how to get there but we can agree on the goal itself.

A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30pm to focus on current federal and state laws that cover the top issues from the first town hall. This session will continue our focus on non-partisan information sharing and learning. Guest speakers include Rabbi Adam Miller, Lt. Rich Hampton (CCSO) and Gay Valimont (Florida Chapter Lead of Moms Demand Action). We will also discuss how we can begin the process of advocating for change as individuals.

The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ed Stack, has been a leader in taking action in his stores as well as by speaking on gun related issues. In a recent article (see link below) I was struck by his comment after he visited families from Parkland: “But what I found surprising of those families, not one of them said we need to ban all guns, that guns have to go away.

What they said was we need to find common-sense changes to our gun laws so what happened to our family doesn’t happen anyplace else. If those families feel that way, I have no idea how the guys in Washington can’t come together and find a solution to this problem.”

We hope to see you at the next meeting and we look forward to working together on finding “common-sense changes to our gun laws.”

For more information about the TOC please contact Ken Goldstein at kengoldstein@mac.com. *NY Times article - https://tinyurl.com/ur7bhl5 28

Mitzvah Day - Sunday, January 12 9:00am - 12:00pm SAVE THE DATE! In last month’s issue of “The Voice” we introduced some new editions to our annual Mitzvah Day event. This month we’d like to remind you of some of the projects and activities you will find familiar.

Jane Perman and Alicia Feldman will once again be heading up the Mitzvah Day Blood Drive. Walk-ins are always welcome but appointments are strongly encouraged. Please contact Jane at the phone number or email below to schedule an appointment. Donations of homemade or store bought goods are much appreciated for those who donate blood.

A Chance to Save Lives!

Blood Drive Temple Shalom Mitzvah Day Sunday, January 12 8AM to 1PM To reserve a donation time contact Jane Perman at 592-7555 or permanjane@comcast.net Can’t commit to a time?

No worries!

We just need your name & phone number to ensure adequate staffing.

A favorite activity for younger children on Mitzvah Day is baking dog biscuits for the local animal shelter. Little hands love forming these treats and decorating bags for special delivery to the shelter.

Once again this year we will be collecting travel-sized toiletries for homeless school children here in Collier County. Please bring your donations of shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc., to Temple Shalom anytime between now and Mitzvah Day and drop them into the collection bins in the main lobby or Preschool lobby.

The Purple Bag Project is an activity that benefits children in foster care, and those going through chemotherapy. These children experience long waits while in court and during treatments. They truly appreciate handheld games, puzzle andactivity books, coloring books, crayons, sugar-free candy and snacks such as pretzels and veggie chips. Collection bins are located in the main Temple lobby as well as the Preschool. On Mitzvah Day we will package up these items and the toiletries for distribution to those in need.

Please watch your email for more information on Mitzvah Day!

It’s never too early to start thinking about Mitzvah Day’s most popular program, Meals of Hope. Last year, as in years past, Temple Shalom members came together to help end hunger by forming assembly lines and packing over 50,000 meals for those in need here in Collier County. As of October 12, Meals of Hope, with the help of volunteers like our Temple Shalom One Family, have packed 60,077,736 meals. We need hands-on volunteers on Mitzvah Day, but we also need your donations. Each meal costs just $.25. Your donation of $18 would fund 72 meals. $50 buys 200 meals. For $100, 400 meals can be provided. Helps us get the ball rolling. Please send your donation to Temple Shalom with “Meals of Hope” in the memo line. You can also donate online at www.naplestemple.org/payment.php and choose Mitzvah Day Donations from the drop-down menu. Thank you!

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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

Tree of Life

Rock - $540 Star of David - $540.00 Leaf - $240.00

Tribute Garden

Enhance garden, buildings and grounds.

Dedication opportunities are available.

Worship Funds Memorial Fund

Donations in memory of loved ones

William Freschel K iddush Fund

Provide Kiddush Lunch each Saturday following worship services. A $150 donation sponsors Kiddush in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Flower Fund

Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $100.00 donation sponsors flowers in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Mitzvah Baskets Fund

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

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund Enhances music at Temple Shalom

Prayerbook Fund

Prayerbooks and Torah commentaries.

Prayerbooks - $54, Torah commentary - $100 High Holy Days prayerbooks (set) - $118

Education Funds

Endowment Funds

Enhance adult education programs

To secure the future, enrich programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation.

A dult Education Fund

R eligious School Fund

Supplies and activities for Jewish learning in Religious and Hebrew Schools

R eligious School Enrichment Fund Augments the Religious and Hebrew School educational programming.

Polster R eligious School Scholarship Fund

Religious and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need

Ben Calmenson Fund

Sponsors children to attend Camp Coleman

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund

Curriculum and teaching skill enrichment activities for Sunday and Hebrew School teachers

Youth Activities Fund

Financial support for our youth to attend Camp Coleman, to take part in regional/ national youth conventions, and summer in Israel experiences.

Preschool Fund

Supplies and activities for the Preschool

Preschool Enrichment Fund

Books, magazines and media for children and adolescents

A rby Lipman Children's Library

For the purchase of children and adolescent books and magazine subscriptions, and supplies

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf Audio and video music for children

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.

General Endowment

Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment

To supplement general operations and provide enrichment for Temple functions

Honey Berkle Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

Supports operating and capital expenses

K raus Scholar In R esidence Endowment

To bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership

Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Fund

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Low Family Endowment

To secure 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 Endowment For general charitable uses and purposes

Clergy & Leadership Funds R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund For tzedakah, charitable purposes,and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work

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

Enhance and enrich leadership programs at Temple Shalom

Library Fund

R abbi James & Jane Perman Library Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies

Social Action Fund

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice Support Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM ADULT EDUCATION

In Memory of Lottie Riedel from Wendy Riedel

CANTOR AZU DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Memory Of Louis Duberstein from Barbara Steinberg Max Chervitz from Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Sherman Krivit from Carol Hirsch Patricia Fisher and Ruth Goldstein Chosiad from David & Eloyse Fisher Ruth Fisher from David & Eloyse Fisher Max Tucker from David Malakoff & Carol Swartz Pearl Brostoff from David Malakoff & Carol Swartz Eugenia Simon from Eugene & Carol Simon Alex Margolis from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Lilyan Cohn. from Martin Cohn Miriam Rubin from Paul Rubin & Michelle Sodini-Rubin Elinor Hayum from Robert Hayum & Barbara Steinberg Adele Topolosky Mintz from Stanley & Karen Deutsch DAVID & LILLIAN THALENFELD FUND In Honor Of My husband, the late Herbert Adler from Susan Adler In Memory Of Karen Ciorciari from Judy and Phil Ciorciari DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND In Memory Of Doris Anna Peltz from Benjamin & Judith Peltz ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor & A ppreciation Of Suzanne Low’s service Endowment Committe Chair from David & Daryl Sissman In Honor Of Judi and Dan Spintman on their 60th wedding anniversary from Gene & Bobbie Katz Jan & Shelly Whitman on their 65th wedding anniversary from Gene & Bobbie Katz In Memory Of Murray Sussman from Donald & Arlene Shapiro Leo Cohen from Eugene & Bobbie Katz Les Handler from Eugene & Bobbie Katz William Smith from Irene Smith Sophia Lickhalter, Frank Lickhalter and Larry Braen from Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter FLOWER FUND In Honor Of Nathan Goebel becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Jeffrey & Jessie Goebel JOSEPH S. WEINFELD FACULTY DEVELPOMENT FUND In Memory of Judith Sloane from Karen Sloane LOW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor Of Judi and Dan Spintman’s 60th anniversary from Suzanne Low

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General Fund

In A ppreciation Of Rabbi Boxman's first High Holy Days services with us from David & Daryl Sissman Services from Elayne Gundeck In Honor Of Nancy Wiadro on her birthday from Carol Clarke Cantor Azu's wonderful High Holy Days services from David & Daryl Sissman Rabbi Miller's wonderful High Holy Days services from David & Daryl Sissman Rabbi Jim Perman on his birthday from Iris Bland Becky Cornacchia on her birthday from Iris Bland Rabbi Adam and Jennifer on their anniversary from Iris Bland Daniel and Judi Spintman on their anniversary from Iris Bland Jan and Shelly Whitman on their anniversary from Iris Bland Nancy Wiadro on her birthday from Mark Malone & Frances Kline Their grandson's Bar Mitzvah from Steve & Lois Goldberg In Memory Of Beatrice Brody from Alan & Helene Gordon Rose Jaffe from Alan & Liz Jaffe Herman Jaffe from Alan & Liz Jaffe Milt Koosman from Barbara Druckman Nelson Ross from Barbara Ross David Brick and Ruth Brick from Bernard & Helene Weiss Phyllis Winer from Bruce & Barbara Winer Samuel Steinhouse from Carl & Diana Steinhouse Leo Cohen from Daniel & Judith Spintman Minnie Wolfe and Justin Wolfe from David & Carol Wolfe Leo Cohen from David & Daryl Sissman Zaki Gordon from David Dembo Len Feiman from Donald Feiman Leo Cohen from Edward & Cheryl Alexander Joseph Dessoff from Edwin & Nancy Colodny Milt Koosman from Ellie Cantor Morris Loinger from Elliot & Beryl Miller Mark Symons from Gale Lazarus Pauline Rose Kaplan from George & Barbara Kaplan Jeffrey Kuller, Merrill Kuller and Louis Klein from Gracia Kuller Joseph Brenner from Harvey & Maxine Brenner Joseph Brenner from Harvey & Maxine Brenner Sidney Hoffman from Howard & Kathy Zack David Wolf from Howard & Sheila Agranat Mary Grossman from Jeff & Debby Waranch Dick Kravitz from Jo Ann Kravitz Roslyn Burns Isabelle Seidman from Judy and Phil Ciorciari Robert Seidman from Judy and Phil Ciorciari Shirley Rubin from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Robert Ross, Goldie Ross, Julia Rosensweig, Ignatz Rosensweig from Marilyn Ross Leo Cohen from Mark & Anne Rubin Jim Polacheck from Mark & Anne Rubin Edward Speiser from Mark & Blanche Speiser N. Arthur Wasserman from Mark & Susan Sherwin Joseph Shiffman and Pauline Shiffman from Mark Shiffman & Allison Tucker Leo Cohen from Martin & Karen Cohn Milt Koosman from Martin & Karen Cohn Bertha Swartz from Michael & Ann Swartz Ray Gordon from Michael & Ellen Gordon

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

General Fund (continued) In Memory Of Edith Lewis from Michael & Phyllis Seaman Leo Cohen from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Lori Sklaroff from Neil Sklaroff James Bernard from Ronald & Kathy Emanuel Louise Bernard from Ronald & Kathy Emanuel Donna Oshry Highstein from Samuel Oshry Sidney Bernstein from Samuel Oshry Martin Diamon and Eva Diamond from Sidney & Sandra Diamond Henry S. Goldberg from Ted Goldberg & Jeri Hall Sarah Boodman from Terri Polacheck With Prayers For a Speedy R ecovery Pearl Louise Wiadro from Mark Malone & Frances Kline HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory Of Our dear friend Les Handler from Shelly Berkle Fred Stubbs from Shelly Berkle Leo Cohen from Shelly Berkle Bertha Applebaum from Shelly Berkle KRAUS SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE FUND In Memory Of Valerie Kraus and Frieda Kraus from Henry Kraus MITZVAH DAY DONATIONS In Memory Of Reuben Schwartz from Carol & Marv Weisberg Philip Datz from Jay & Susan Weiss Leonard Troupp from Michelle Levine-Troupp MITZVAH FOOD BASKET DONATIONS In Honor Of My husband, the late Herbert Adler from Susan Adler In Memory Of Theodore Bollt from Roberto & Laurie Bollt POLSTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP In Honor Of My husband, the late Herbert Adler from Susan Adler RABBI BOXMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory Of Max Moskowitz from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Anita Gardner from Martin and Karen Cohn RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY In Honor Of Judi and Dan Spintman on their 60th wedding anniversary from Mae Riefberg In Memory Of Max Peltz from Benjamin & Judith Peltz Sadie Walkenberg and Frank Walkenberg from David & Cary Goodman Joseph B. Rosenbach from Loren & Barbara Rosenbach RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND In Memory Of Allen Katz from Albert & Roslyn Katz

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R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

In A ppreciation Of Services from Claire Lang High Holy Days services from Connie Mansfield Your caring and words of wisdom from Irene Adler Such lovely High Holy Days services from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Bris of grandson Desmond Israel from Jim & Peg Schear Welcoming the Unitarian Universalist group that visited Temple from Mary Boland In Honor Of Our granddaughters' engagements - Whitney Congress and Leah Weiss from Bernard & Helene Weiss Aliyah on Rosh Hashanah from Ira & Sandra Broadman In Memory Of Leslie, Mitchell, Hannah & Ari Weiss from Arlene & Bob Subin Amy Post and Abram Post from Ben Post & Debra Laites Hattie Berman from Bennett & Mardelle Berman Annette Gessman, Tobie Waxler from Ira & Sandra Broadman Lillian Koplovsky from Leatrice Kaye Joyce Rosenbach from Loren & Barbara Rosenbach Pearl Solomon from Melvin & Gail Ufberg Ted Sernovitz from Millie & Jim Sernovitz Irwin Spiegel from Paul & Joyce Moskowitz Lawrence Becker from Rosealie Liebovich-Hyman Walter Deutsch from Stanley & Karen Deutsch With Prayers for a Speedy R ecovery to Marty McHugh from Leatrice Kaye SECURITY FUND In A ppreciation Of Rabbi Miller and Cantor Azu for the beautiful High Holy Days services from Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter In Memory Of Robert Millstone from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter TRIBUTE GARDEN In Memory Of Vera Heilbrun from Linda Russell WILLIAM FRESCHEL KIDDUSH FUND In Honor Of Gene Helfand's Wisconsin Badgers from Michael Rubner In Memory Of Pete Bassewitz, Marilyn Bassewitz, Arthur Bassewitz, Dorice Bassewitz, Sara Bassewitz, James Bassewitz, Sophie Bassewitz, Pearl Glaser, Michael Glaser, Harriet Modlin from Barbara Bassewitz TREE OF LIFE In Honor Of Judi and Dan Sprintman on their anniversary from Donald & Arlene Shapiro Judi and Dan Spintman on their anniversary from Howard & Janet Solot Judi and Dan Spintman on their anniversary from Howard & Sheila Agranat Judi and Dan Spintman on their anniversary from James & Jane Perman Judi and Dan Spintman on their anniversary from Morton & Myra Friedman

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

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PRESCHOOL DONATIONS

In Memory Of Clara Ganzman from Wendy Riedel Mildred Katz from Dale & Lisa Katz Marjorie Green from Robert Landy & Nanci Reid

ABOVE & BEYOND

In Memory Of Leo Cohen from Joel & Shayna Aronson

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Chanukah in Kiev Judi Palay

For several years, Temple Shalom in Naples has joined Temple Ahavat Shalom in support of the Ha-tikvah Progressive Jewish Congregation Program in Kiev. Last year, through our joint efforts, the program provided twenty children with hot weekend lunches for an entire year-meals that they cannot afford to get at home. We also contributed to the Pesach Seder for 102 participants.

We need to keep this vital program going and to help with additional youth programs.

As you prepare to buy a week of gifts for the children or grandchildren in your life, please consider setting aside the dollar value of one night’s gifts for the Jewish children of Kiev - children who also need our love and support.

Consider, too, that this is a unique teaching moment for a child, an opportunity for them to participate in the mitzvah of giving while reinforcing the concept of tzedakah.

Please send a check to Temple Shalom, with DNFU (Do Not Forget Us) in the memo line and know how grateful these children will be. If you have any questions please call Judi Palay 239-513-9141 or email judi@palay.org.

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

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Beyond

Living, Loving, and Sharing Judaism Rabbi’s Circle $10,000 - $17,999

Anonymous Morton & Myra Friedman Merrill Hassenfeld & Paula Brody Stuart & Estelle Price

Mark & Anne Rubin Don & Arlene Shapiro Jackie Sherman Howard & Janet Solot

Supporters $5,000 - $9,999 Edward & Judith Anchel Daniel & Linda Carp The Kaufman Family

Michael Pierce Darren Samuel & Tammy Strohl Samuel Michael & Phyllis Seaman

David & Daryl Sissman Anthony & Ashley Solomon Leonard Teitelbaum Michal Wiesler

Sponsors $2,000 - $4,999

Anonymous Marcelle Aizenshtat Carol Clarke Leonard & Barbara Cutler David Dembo Robert & Deborah Fidel Howard & Rachel Gutman Joel Lipman & Jennifer Marchionda David Millstein Robert & Frances Nossen

Wayne & Toby Press Gilbert Rashbaum Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Irene Smith Robert & Arlene Subin Joel Waltzer Eric Wasser & Zdenka Tichy Bernard & Helene Weiss Barry & Debbie Zvibleman

Pillars $1,000 - $1,999 Howard & Sheila Agranat Chad Atkins & Debra Antzis Jane Berger Shelly Berkle Iris Bland Todd & Lauren Brodie David Citrin Edward & Lori Cohen Martin & Karen Cohn Peter & Myra Cristall Stanley & Karen Deutsch Steven & Ellen Goldberg Lawrence Gratz & Jane Schiff Toby Kleban Levine Geoffrey & Fran Kroll

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Gracia Kuller Moises & Janina Levy Mark Malone & Frances Kline Rabbi Adam Miller & Jennifer Siegal-Miller Judi Palay Stephen & Sherry Pino Mae Riefberg Michael & Naida Rodman Russell & Gail Smith Dan & Judi Spintman Sandra Stone Richard & Sara Treiser Jay & Susan Weiss Nancy White Jack & Nancy Wiadro

Thank You!

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

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Living, Loving, and Sharing Judaism

Friends- $500 - $999 Anonymous Susan Adler Phyllis Barolsky Bennett & Mardelle Berman Irving Berzon Bonnie Bodin Arthur & Susan Bookbinder Barbara Cohen Barbara Druckman Alan Einhorn & Victoria Cooper Stanley & Mignon Farb Michael & Alicia Feldman Alan & Eva Freeman Yale & Susan Freeman Ted Goldberg & Jeri Hall Ken & Diana Goldstein Linda Hamburger Robert Hayum Albert & Roslyn Katz Eugene & Bobbie Katz Lawrence & Carol Kurlander Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter Rosealie Liebovich-Hyman Simone & Scott Lutgert Dorothy Magen Jane & Rabbi James Perman Charles & Judith Picus Richard & Judit Price Jack & Susan Rabin Susan Riedel Michael Rubner Leonard & Sandra Schuman Stephen & Melanie Schwartz Myra Shapiro Mark & Susan Sherwin David & Gay Silberg Eugene & Carol Simon Jerry & Linda Wainick

Builders- $250 - $499

Edward & Cheryl Alexander Randi Barr Robert & Shirley Bassin Donald & Judith Belmont Theodore & Nancy Brother Tom & Barb Carlstrom Harvey & Katie Cohen Lawrence & Lois Cohen Burton & Miriam Cohn Celia Deifik Jeffrey & Susan Feld David & Eloyse Fisher Jason & Carole Flegel Jack & Alice Gish Lenore Greenstein Mark & Linda Grusin David & Fredda Isaacson Larry & Wendy Israelite Alan & Corky Kaplan Martin & Hilda Levine Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz Godfrey Levy Jacob & Rochelle Lieb Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Martin Millender Joel & Susan Pittelman Midge Rauch Loren & Barbara Rosenbach Edward & Helen Rosenthal Lyle & Gloria Rosenzweig Ivan Seligman, M.D. Michael & Arlene Sobol Sheldon & Elizabeth Starman Melvin & Gail Ufberg Lisa Vogel Stuart & Sarah Warshauer Allen & Marla Weiss Joan Werhane Melvyn & Judith Zahn

I/We Care Joel & Shayna Aronson Eleanor Bonder Neil & Judy Cohen Marcy Cotton Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter Linda Denning Kalmin & Ruth Faye Ed & Leslie Feldman Glenn & Jeanette Fischer Michael & Marsha Goldstein Milli Hershman Ralph & Sylvia Heyman Michael Horowitz Max Kamerman & Meredith Frankel Dale & Lisa Katz Leatrice Kaye & Marty McHugh Gordon & Charlene Kerner Jo Ann Kravitz Ira & Barbara Kushnir Bernard Lashinsky Mark & Zoraima Liberman Phyllis S. Luts Andrew & Robin Mintz Leonard & Jean Nacht George & Cynthia Rubin Martin & Elaine Samuels Sandra Sanfilippo Marc & Joan Saperstein Russell & Janet Sobelman Michael & Ann Swartz Perry & Rosalie Switzen William & Elisabeth Teller David Weil & Ruth Halperin Andrew & Sydelle Weinberger Arlene Yedid 35

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DECEMBER 2019 Sunday 1 No Religious or Sunday Hebrew School

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Melton Class year 3 10:00am

CCSO Safety Seminar 1:00pm

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

Torah Talk 8:30am

Sisterhood Board Adult Hebrew meeting 10:00am Class 3:30pm

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Melton Elective class 2:00pm

Hebrew School 4:45pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Goebel

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Melton Class year 3 10:00am

Shalom Yeladim 9:00am

Melton Elective class 2:00pm

CCSO Safety Melton class Seminar 10:00am year 1 10:00am Beading for Betterment 12:30pm Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm Hebrew School 4:45pm

Garden of Eating 9:30am

Town Hall meeting 7:00pm

Sunday Hebrew School 11:45am

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TOC meeting 9:00am

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Melton Elective class 2:00pm

Bar Mitzvah of Jason Saks

Torah study with Rabbi Boxman 8:30am

Executive Committee mtg 7:00pm

Beading for Betterment 12:30pm Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm No Hebrew School

Preschool Chanukah Celebration 9:30am

Board mtg 6:00pm

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Leo Dorn

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Preschool Winter Camp

Preschool Winter Camp

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Chanukah in Mercato 5:00pm

Temple Shalom offices and Preschool Winter Camp closed

Preschool Winter Camp

No Religious or Sunday Hebrew School

Temple Shalom offices and Preschool Winter Camp close at 12:00pm

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Preschool Winter Camp

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Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

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Torah Talk 8:30am

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Adam Dorio

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Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm

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Family Shabbat Experience 5:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Sisterhood “Sisters’ Noght Out” 7:00pm

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Sisterhood & WCA program 11:30am Melton Elective class 2:00pm

Beading for Betterment 12:30pm Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm No Hebrew School

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Soulful Shabbat & Installation of Rabbi Boxman 7:30pm

Torah study with Rabbi Boxman 8:30am

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Melton class year 1 10:00am

Preschool Trike-a-thon 9:00am

Artist-in-Residence 8:30am

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Melton Elective class 2:00pm Executive Committee 7:00pm

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Mitzvah Day 9:00am

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Speaker - Steve Yussen 7:00pm

Wise Aging 1:00pm Choir rehearsal 6:30pm

Lamed Vavnik Shabbat 7:30pm

Bat Mitzvah of Gabriela Sissman

Shabbat Evening Service with Artist-in-Residence 7:30pm

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Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm Hebrew School 4:45pm

Melton class - year 1 10:00am

New Member potluck dinner 6:00pm

Melton Elective class 2:00pm Board meeting 7:00pm

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm Purim rehearsal 5:30pm Choir rehearsal 6:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am Artist-in-Residence 7:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

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Keeping Our Community Safer Please join us at these important safety seminars

Active Shooter Preparedness December 4 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Temple Shalom Featuring Lt. Rebecca Gonzalez and Corporal Sherry Rego

Partnerships, Prevention and Preparation: Working Together to Keep Our Community Safe December 11- 10:00am to 11:00am at Temple Shalom Featuring Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk