The Voice of Temple Shalom December 2014

December 2014

Shir Joy Shabbat December 5th Community Women’s Chanukah Celebration December 17 Community Chanukah Celebration December 18th - Mercato

1st Night of Chanukah December 16th

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Volume XXXV Number 3 Kislev/Tevet 5775

From Rabbi Miller

From Cantor Azu

Do You Believe in Miracles?

It’s Never Too Late to Become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah!

Broadcaster Al Michaels made those words famous at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. In the semifinal round of men’s ice hockey, he uttered that phrase as a plucky, young American team defeated the hockey goliath from the Soviet Union. The game was tape delayed, during an era long before the information age. Meaning that most Americans did not see the event live. Still, news quickly spread and the Al Michael’s statement, “Do you believe in miracles?” was known in every home.

Did you miss the opportunity to become a bar or bat mitzvah at the age of 13? Have you always wanted to study with clergy and become a more literate Jew? Would you like to learn to read and chant from the Torah? Are you willing to make a commitment of time to the exploration of your own Jewish identity with a small group of like-minded adults? If you’ve answered “Yes!” then our Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program may be for you.

Chanukah has always been the holiday when we speak of miracles. For generations children have heard the mythical tale of the oil that miraculously lasted for eight days until fresh oil could arrive. While the story of the oil was created centuries after the event, it echoes implausible events at the heart of Chanukah. The smaller Maccabee force defeated the Syrian-Greek army of Antiochus. Vastly outnumbered, they managed to use their wits and courage to outmaneuver their foes. The resulting miraculous victory gave Jews religious freedom.

What is a miracle? Some might answer it is a supernatural event, one in which the hand of God visibly alters events – like the parting of the Red Sea. That answer does not capture the whole of what a miracle truly represents. A miracle, a nes in Hebrew, is a time when the previously unthinkable occurs. It is a moment when the outcome of an event defies our expectations, because somehow the people involved manage to accomplish tasks we did not think they were capable of doing.

At Chanukah, there is no visible presence of God altering events on the field of battle. Yet somehow, the Maccabees find the courage, wisdom, and strength needed to defeat their foes. That truly was a miracle, in the same way that the improbable American victory at Lake Placid was a miracle. Especially given that the Soviets crushed the Americans 10-3 just weeks before the Olympics.

Usually occurring when a young woman or man turns 13, the Bar or Bat Mitzvah is the point of being accepted as a son or daughter of the commandment; a responsible adult into the Jewish community. Many of you have been involved with your children or grandchildren becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, yet you may not have had the pleasure and privilege of being called to the Torah. Perhaps it’s time to give yourself a unique, unforgettable gift—Jewish knowledge!

Adults who missed out on this ritual can have another opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to Judaism. The whole process of a person becoming B’nai Mitzvah as an adult is an amazing experience, for the students, their teachers, their families and the entire congregation.

Together we can share in a journey of faith that starts in a deeply personal place of yearning for knowledge and connection and reach a place of heightened spirituality and a profound sense of accomplishment. For adults, becoming a B’nai Mitzvah can be a very rich and inspiring experience. You will have the opportunity to learn something in a more conscious way and apply it in your adult lives.

Starting this spring, we will begin meeting weekly for several months. I will create a study plan that will enable you to become readers of Torah, culminating in a wonderful ceremony where you will be called to the bimah as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah! If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity and gift to yourself, please be in touch with me ASAP. I will create a schedule around those who would like to be involved. I look forward to hearing from you! dazu@naplestemple.org or 239-455-3030 ex. 207

Even today, we are surrounded by miracles. It is a miracle that after thousands of years, many of those displaced and oppressed, the people Israel remain alive today. It is a miracle that we live in a society where we have the freedom to practice and express our Judaism as we want to.

It is a miracle every day when we wake up to a world full of technology that makes our lives better, keeps us healthy, and lets us stay connected to those we love.

This Chanukah, give thanks for the miracles all around us, as well as the freedom to celebrate those miracles. Display your chanukiah proudly in the window – as a symbol to all who pass by that you believe in miracles.

May your Chanukah be filled with light, joy, laughter and miracles.

Upcoming Choir Rehearsals:

Don’t Miss the Religious School Talent Show!!

Sunday December 14th 10:45AM to 12:00PM In the Temple sanctuary Free of Charge!

Menorah Auction in the main lobby Bidding from 9:30AM to 12:30PM

January 22 10:30 AM

Exciting Special Event for Rosh Chodesh Shevat!

Join Cantor Azu and Jane Perman in celebration of Tu Bishvat at the Naples Botanical Garden on Thursday, January 22 at 10:30AM. We will gather together for a brief Rosh Chodesh service followed by a tour of the garden and conclude with lunch in the Fogg café.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.

General admission is $14.95, FREE for members of the Botanical Garden. Admission may be paid upon arrival.

Please RSVP to Cantor Azu by Tuesday, January 20th at dazu@naplestemple.org or 239-455-3030 ex.207

12/4/2014 - 6:30PM 12/11/2014 - 6:30PM 1/15/2015 - 6:30PM 1/22/2015 - 6:30PM 2/5/2015 - 6:30PM 2/12/2015 - 6:30PM 3/12/2015 - 6:30PM 3/19/2015 - 6:30PM 4/16/2015 - 6:30PM 4/23/2015 - 6:30PM

If you would like to join the choir, please contact Cantor Azu: dazu@naplestemple.org

For more information about the Naples Botanical Garden please visit http://www.naplesgarden.org/ *Please note, this program is to replace the previously advertised Rosh Chodesh program on January 22 at 5:30pm*

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From the Religious School Director

Preschool on Parade

by Caren Plotkin As Chanukah is approaching we think of the miracle of the oil burning for eight days when it seemed as though it would only last for a day or two. Chanukah is all about miracles, freedom and celebration.

by Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director

Do you know what else is about miracles, freedom and celebration? Our children. As they grow and experience new things for the first time, we marvel at their innocence as we watch our little miracles, these gifts of life. They begin life with true purity and the freedom of being uncensored and unblemished by outside thoughts and prejudices. They are completely free to express what’s on their minds and how they are truly feeling, something that we, as adults, often lose sight of. And, who knows better how to celebrate life than our children. They embrace everything with wonder and joy, and they want us to share their joy as well. Our children feel free to express their joy out loud with giggles and laughter, sometimes at the wrong moments, and we find ourselves giggling right along with them. How often do we share something that our child has said that is just so cute and innocent?

Our children are truth. They say what they mean and they

mean what they say. If we listen closely we can learn great lessons and truth about life from our children. They want uncomplicated and simple explanations to their questions.

I learned this from my 2nd graders recently. Shortly after announcing my retirement to the Congregation many of the students wanted to know why I was leaving, so I decided to speak to all of the students during Kehillah. The children sat quietly as I told them the story of how I became a Religious School Director and now, after 30 years, it was time for me to retire and a new Director would come to Temple Shalom.

Some had questions and others were sad and many gave me hugs.

December 13, 2014

They will be visiting North America and Antarctica on Monday, Africa on Tuesday, Europe on Wednesday, and South America on Thursday. On Friday, December 19th, they will complete their journey in Asia by joining their families for a Chanukah Singalong followed by a fun Family Festival and, together with their parents, will participate in Chanukah activities and games, design holiday art projects, and indulge in delicious latkes, sufganiyot, and chocolate gelt.

Once again, TSP will be opening its doors for our Winter Camp when the regular preschool is closed for vacation. Children ages 2-6 can come for the day or week to play with their friends, sing, cook, and enjoy science and arts and crafts. For further information, please contact Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director at (239)455-3227.

Happy Chanukah and a very Happy New Year!

My parents are Tammy Strohl-Samuel and Darren Samuel and I have a younger brother, Nathan. I attend Community School Of Naples. I was a member of the CSN Middle School Volleyball Team for the past two years and enjoy soccer, running, bicycle riding, skiing, skating, music and playing with my dog and cat. For my Mitzvah project, I volunteered my time at the Humane Society in the Teen/Parent Feline Club. I will be collecting food, supplies and donations for the shelter on the Friday night service before my Bat Mitzvah.

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Beginning December 15th, TSP children will be traveling the globe during our Chanukah Around the World Week. They will be cruising, flying, and traveling across world continents.

The 2nd graders really touched my heart that day. Later that morning Ms. Gloria asked if the class could come take a tour of my office. The class came in and the children handed me a huge card that had beautifully written and loving messages from each of them. Each read his or her message to me and gave me a hug. I felt their love and genuine truth as they expressed their concern about me leaving and had questions about who the next Director would be. I think you would agree that our children are all about miracles, freedom and celebration.

B’nai Mitzvah Mazel Tov to: Hanah Samuel

Children love the holidays and our Temple Shalom Preschool students recently celebrated Thanksgiving with a delicious banquet and sing-along with family. Now, with the arrival of December, we celebrate the joyous holiday of Chanukah, commemorating the miracle of our heritage. The month will be filled with many fun activities. An afterschool Holiday Workshop is scheduled for December 8th where children will be given the opportunity to create special gifts for family members. These presents will be beautifully wrapped and help teach our children the joy of giving.

December dates to remember: Fri, Dec 5 - Shabbat Dinner/ Shir Joy Service with 1st & 5th graders Sun, Dec 7 - Sunday School/ 6th Grade

Operation Nachas

Sat, Dec 13 - Hanah Samuel’s Bat Mitzvah Sun, Dec 14 - 9:30 – Camp Coleman presentation 10:45- 12:00 – Talent Show and Menorah Auction Sun, Dec 21 – Sun, Jan 4 - NO SCHOOL

WINTER BREAK Wed, Jan 7 - Hebrew School classes resume Sun, Jan 11 - Sunday School classes resume 5

President’s Message

by Neil Shnider

Connecting, Engaging, Sharing and Supporting, the One Family Way Throughout the year Temple Shalom is a “happening place.” The volunteers, staff and clergy are constantly working to ensure there are a variety of programs to enrich the lives of our membership. During the “season” months, there is no wasted time. Many speakers and educational programs are occurring from November through April. Just go to the website at www.naplestemple.org, check out the weekly email updates, look at the Shabbat Shalom on Friday night, or look in the Voice that is published monthly. As a “One Family” leader, I encourage everyone to attend the events that interest them and get engaged with others that are attending. Meet those that you do not know and hear their story and tell them yours. Exchange contact information and see how the relationships emerge. I challenge you to do more than just go to the event, eat, and leave. Mingle! Get involved! Meet people! There are a variety of opportunities to find the right committee or volunteer job for your skill sets and comfort level.

Our Religious School, Preschool and B’nai Mitzvah training are filled with enthusiastic and imaginative young minds. Our adult education programs elicit creative thinking and thought-provoking discussions. But these programs need your support. As I indicated on Yom Kippur morning, the Temple needs your help to maintain its high level of education and programs for its members and the community. The dues that we pay only covers about sixty percent of the cost of running the Temple. The rest comes from those that give generously “Above & Beyond” their dues. Thirty-eight percent of our members are not able to pay the full dues or contribute to the building fund. Yet, Temple Shalom NEVER denies anyone Jewish education, experience or worship.

Temple Shalom needs your participation in “Above & Beyond.” Our goal is to have 100% participation. This year we have created a category “I/We care.” Whatever works for you works for us. It is important that all of us be part of the process. Temple not only has a financial goal but also a participation goal. You will see a Star of David in the lobby that indicates the number of family units that have participated. Be a pin on a point! If you have any questions please contact Judi Palay at judipalay@aol.com. Let’s work together to make this year one of our most successful in terms of involvement, from both a financial and participation perspective.

I look forward to a very active and productive season. See you at Temple!

BOGO BRING ONE GIVE ONE

Feeding the hungry is the Jewish people’s way to perform Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness) and Tikun Olam (to repair the world). Did you know that right here in Naples and the surrounding areas there are people who cannot afford to buy food? In Judaism, giving to the poor is not viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it is simply an act of justice and righteousness, the performance of a duty, giving the poor their due. Temple Shalom expanded on their relational Judaism to include those who are food insecure. When you go food shopping and see those weekly specials that we all know as BOGO (Buy One Get One) take advantage of the special and place the free non-perishable foodstuff in the non-disposable shopping bag that we will give to you to fill on a weekly basis.

Bring the filled bag back to Temple either during the week or when you come to Shabbat services. We will then give you an empty bag to refill. Maxine and Harvey Brenner and the 7th grade religious school class have volunteered to sort and box the food for the food pantry. Remember, BOGO not only means Buy One Get One. It also means to Bring One Give One for the food pantry. Let’s make this a successful campaign to help those in our community who are food insecure. Don’t forget to get one of the empty bags during our Oneg after services and bring it back full next Friday night or during the week.

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HOME SHABBAT DINNERS PLEASE JOIN US TO GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW CONGREGANTS ONE FAMILY WILL SET YOU UP WITH A DINNER OR A LIST OF PEOPLE TO INVITE TO YOUR HOME Thank you so much to Lydia Bond and Sandy & Ira Broadman for hosting fabulous Shabbat dinners!

If you are interested in hosting or attending a dinner, please contact: Daryl Sissman dsissman@yahoo.com 305-610-0780

Early Shabbat Dinner at Temple Shalom Share a Shabbat dinner with your Temple family before Shir Joy Shabbat service!

Food generously prepared and supported by Stage 62 Deli December 5 at 5:30PM Adults $12 member / $20 non-member Children $5 member / $13 non-member RSVP to Religious School Office (239)455-2233 or ReligiousSchool@naplestemple.org

Way to go Temple Shalom!!

Harry Chapin Food Bank High Holiday Campaign The Congregation of Temple Shalom went above and beyond this year, donating $11,220.00 and surpassing last year’s donations by $1,000.00! With this amazing donation we will be able to distribute over $67,000.00 in food to local families.

Donation total over the past 13 years is over $161,000.00.

Sunday mornings during Religious School 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

With Kelly Farrel In the Social Hall

Calling all Yiddish speakers!

Great job Temple Family!

Drop your kids off at Religious School and then join us for Yoga right here at the Temple!

Joyce H. Jacobs Harry Chapin Food Bank

One hour class for all levels.

Please bring your own mat.

All are welcome!

Join other Yiddish speakers for some schmoozing and gelechter!!

December 2 & 16 at 10:00AM Perman Library

$10 per person, to be paid at the door.

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Sisterhood News

by Sandy Stone, Sisterhood President On Tuesday, November 11, Sisterhood had a very successful luncheon at the Vineyards Country Club. Forty people attended a delicious buffet lunch. Jeffrey Feld, the new Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Collier County spoke to us about his past and the future direction of the Federation. Sisterhood looks forward to working with Jeffrey in the years to come.

Wednesday, December 17 will be the annual Chanukah Tea organized and hosted by all of the Jewish organizations in Naples.

This is a fun afternoon and we are always thrilled with the Temple Shalom Preschool children’s singing led by Jane Galler and Cantor Azu. Dessert and refreshments will be served. The minimal cost of $5.00 per person will be collected at the door and will benefit Jewish Family and Community Services. RSVP required. Please call Shelley Skelton at 676-3052 or shellskel@mac.com or Denise Samuel 5949920 or redleg237@gmail.com. This is always a great way to meet and greet our neighbors from the various organizations in town. Looking forward to seeing all of you there at 1:00PM. Our next Sisterhood luncheon will be held at Temple Shalom on Tuesday, January 13 at 11:30AM. Our new policy for luncheon reservations is that your check will be your reservation. Please send your check made out to Sisterhood of Temple Shalom to Judi Spintman at 5895 Sonoma Ct. Naples, FL 34119 telephone - 239 348 8713. The cost is $25 for members, $28 for nonmembers and $50 for sponsors. We are always thrilled to have Bobbi Bassewitz appear at our luncheons as someone different each year!! This year she will present to you “The Lady with the Answers.” So, save the date and come to Temple on January 13 and hear and see what this lady will have to say!!

Did you know that Sisterhood is having a 50th Anniversary in 2015?

And We Are Celebrating!! On Saturday, January 24 there will be a

Men’s Club News progressive dinner and then homemade desserts at the Temple with a fabulous raffle and other surprises. Watch your email and find out about our very special evening and how you can be part of it.

No one can say that Sisterhood of Temple Shalom is not the place to be.

Join and help us with our many projects. This year is also the directory year. In the near future we will have a new 2015-2017 Membership Directory. By now you will have received various forms pertaining to the new directory. Please return them promptly. If you have not done so already, please consider placing an ad or a meaningful message in the directory or becoming a “friend” of the directory. If you have any questions, please email Carole Flegel at jarolenc@aol.com.

The Men’s Club had more than 50 golfers on October 26th at The Club at Olde Cypress honoring Dr. Stephen Barolsky

The Men’s Club sponsored Monday Night Football in the social hall on October 27th complete with dinner and the game on the big screen!

Don’t miss our Book Bag held in the Temple library on the 3rd Thursday of the month. January 15th will bring us “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. Facilitated by Arlene Yedid, it is a story about a cancer shrinking medical miracle that bought Hazel a few more years.

She has never been anything but terminal. Her story is about to be completely rewritten. This an uplifting book. The meeting begins at 1:30PM. New this year at Temple Shalom, Yoga! Drop off your children at Sunday School and spend an hour doing something wonderful for your body. A fee of $10 is collected at the door. Please bring your own mat. See you at 9:30AM. So, after reading all of the above you can see how active Sisterhood is and what fun we have doing loads of projects. Come and join us! Get in touch with Debbe Faunce, our membership chair, at dfaunce9@ aol.com.

Shirley & Bob Bassin Shirley won the Ladies Longest Drive!!

Have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year. Don’t forget that Chanukah is coming on December 16th . Our gift shop is filled to the brim with very special gifts. Stop in and look around. You will see new Chanukah items that I will bet you haven’t heard about.

See you in Temple!

Save the Date!!

The Golden Dinner Celebrating

50 Years of Sisterhood January 24, 2015 6:00PM

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From left to right.... Judd Knox, Debbie Laites and Ben Post

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Above & Beyond The following have contributed (as of November 20) above and beyond regular dues by the amounts so designated . Torah Circle - $18,000 or above; Rabbi’s Circle-$12,000; Supporter-$5,000; Sponsor-$2,000; Pillar-$1,000; Friend - $500; Builder $250; I/We Care– a gift above and beyond your regular dues

Torah Circle

Vickie & Truly Nolan Myra & Mort Friedman Judith & Edward Anchel

Rabbi’s Circle

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld

Supporter

Anne & Mark Rubin

Janet & Howard Solot

Stephanie & Neil Heuer

Aileen & Michael Pierce

Sponsor Anonymous

Fran & Rob Nossen

Amanda & Paul Dorio

Linda & Dan Carp

Susan & Nat Ritter

Daryl & David Sissman

Karen & Martin Cohn

Arlene & Bob Subin

Michal Wiesler

Simone & Scott Lutgert

Phyllis & Michael Seaman

Pillar Iris Abel

Stephen Solarsh

Ellen & Ed Wollman

Honey & Shelly Berkle

Judi & Dan Spintman

Iris Bland

Mardelle & Bennett Berman

Nancy G. White

Barbara & Stephen Druckman

Florence Chelm

Debbie & Barry Zvibleman

Carol & Mort Frankel

Eileen & William Ertag

Debra Antzis & Chad Atkins

Gracia Kuller

Marlene & Ed Lyons

Rena & David Rutstein

Tussy & Neil Shnider

Judi Palay

Mae & Morton Riefberg

Susan Adler

Lanny & Gil Rashbaum

Sheila & Howard Agranat

Friend Nancy & Ted Brother

Lori & Ed Cohen

Susan & Jay Weiss

Rosalie & Chuck Hyman

Susan & Yale Freeman

Nina & Michael Diamond

Merlin& Harriet Lickhalter

Jeri Hall & Ted Goldberg

Stan Lipp

Pat & Scott Newman

Carol & Les Appel

Bobbie & Gene Katz

Sherry & Lee Spielman

Barry Freedman

Jennifer & Adam Miller

Builder

Phyllis Barolsky

Lenore Greenstein

Gail & Mel Ufberg

Jane Berger

Gene Helfand

Helene & Bernie Weiss

Lois & Lawrence Cohen

Rosalyn & Albert Katz

Paul Rosofsky

Karen & Stanley Deutsch

Lin & Ron Klein

Suzanne Low

Dorismae Friedman

Carol & Michael Levy

Ellen & Steven Goldberg

Muriel Galinsky

Beryl & Elliot Miller

Tracey & Lawrence Albert

Joan Green

Gloria Rosenzweig

Helen Weinfeld

FS & David Isaacson Lisa & Ed Mitrani 10

I/We Care

Maxine & Harvey Brenner Irv Povlow 11

Men’s Club sponsored Family Bowling November 2nd On November 2nd, the Men’s Club arranged for a day of bowling for parents and kids of Temple Shalom. The day began with a pizza lunch for the families after Sunday School and then it was off to the bowling alley for some bowling. The event was a huge success and provided free of charge by the Temple Shalom Men’s Club. Don’t miss out on the next fun filled event!

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Did you Come to the Cabaret??

November 16th On November 16th the social hall at Temple Shalom was the place to be. It was an evening filled with music, delicious desserts, wine and of course...FUN! Music was provided by the popular Manhattan Connection with a surprise visit by Johnny T. Thank you, Bobbie Katz and everyone who helped make the evening a success. This is just one of the many fun filled events here at Temple Shalom!

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Shabbat Dinner at the Temple November 7th The first of many early Shabbat dinners at Temple Shalom kicked off on November 7th with a delicious meal catered by Stage 62 Deli. The dinners, which occur the first Friday of each month, take place before the Shir Joy Shabbat service. Everyone is encouraged to attend. See the ad on page 7 in this issue of The Voice for more information.

Guest speaker, Rabbi Dukhovny at Temple Shalom November 12th

Rabbi Dukhovny , Chief Rabbi of Kiev and Ukraine of the Progressive Jewish Congregations, gave a lecture on what’s happening to the Jewish Community in the Ukraine. Thanks to the Jewish Federation of Collier County and Judi Palay for making this event possible.

New Member Shabbat January 9, 2015 7:30PM Please join us as we welcome our newest members to the Temple Shalom Family

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Dedicate a set of the new High Holy Day Machzor With your contribution of $108, you have the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one with a name plate in each of the two books in the set.

Examples: A gift from Irene & Rob Smith In honor of Harry Smith’s 80th Birthday

A gift from Dan & Lee Levy In memory of Michael Fisher

A gift from Alice & Ben Miller In appreciation of Sam Abrams

Please fill in the form below and return it with your check for $108 made out to Temple Shalom - 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119 Attn: Machzor

Name______________________________

Phone_________________

Address_______________________________________________________ I/We wish the name plate in each book to read as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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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

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

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

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 for 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

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

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.

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

General Fund

In Memory Of:

Dr. J. Harry Katz by Gloria Katz Mary Grossman by Debby & Jeff Waranch Phyllis Freedman by Barry Freedman Mark Symons by Gale Lazarus Rabbi Leonard Troupp by Michelle Troupp Joseph Dessoff by Nancy & Ed Colodny Frank Lickhalter, Sophia Lickhalter by Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter Amy Post, Abram Post by Debra Laites & Ben Post Robert Millstone by Susan & Dr. Nat Ritter Samuel Steinhouse by Diana & Carl Steinhouse

In Honor Of:

Veora & Dr. John Little on the 20th anniversary of their conversion by Judi & Dan Spintman

In Appreciation:

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.

By Gene Helfand Of High Holiday Services by Connie Mansfield Of High Holiday Honor by Susan & Dr. Nat Ritter

Religious School

In Honor of:

Myra & Dr. Mort Friedman by Corky & Dr. Alan Kaplan Sylvia Brams on the birth of her great granddaughter Dori Mason by Cary & Dr. David Goodman

Religious School Enrichment Fund

In Memory Of:

Rose Weinraub, Jack Yohay by Bobbie & Dr. Gene Katz Jacob Beitchman by Cary & Dr. David Goodman Jack Yohay by Jean & Len Nacht

Food Basket Fund In MemoryOf: Mary Lenner by Nancy Bruce Graev

Social Action

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice: Provides support for Temple participation in social justice events and activities.

In Honor Of:

Jessica Spector becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Michele & Sandy Spector

Endowment Fund

In Memory of:

Lillian Hyman by Rosie & Chuck Liebovich Hyman

Arby Lipman Children’s Library

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.

In Memory Of:

Sadie Walkenberg by Cary & Dr. David Goodman

Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory Of:

Richard Levy by Godfrey Levy Theodore Bollt by Maria Bollt Roy Rosenberg, Pearl Rosenberg by Beverley Esau William Green by Joan Green Mildred Friedberg by Rosie Liebovich-Hyman Martha Katzen, Morris Katzen, Milton Povlow, Celia Dresner by Beth & Irv Povlow Joseph Brenner by Maxine & Harvey Brenner Donna Highstein by Dr. Sam Oshry Harry Rubin by Daryl & David Sissman

In Appreciation:

By Lee Kaye

By Tova & Dr. Basil Roman Of HHD Service by Mary & Amir Mashadi Of caring hospital visit by Charlene & Jules Allen

By Shira & Jonathan Caplan

By Ruth Dorfman

By Lisa & Dr. Richard Mair

In Honor of:

Yale Freeman on receiving the 2014 Lion of the Law award by Maxine & Harvey Brenner

Cantor Azu’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory Of:

Adele Mintz by Karen & Stan Deutsch Allan Kaye by Carol & Les Appel Rose Weinraub by Susan Ferkel & family, Lea Mendel Bernice Reisman by Mary Beth & Dr. Jack Strom Walter Deutsch by Karen & Stan Deutsch Sheila Weidman, Bertha Applebaum, Sophie Berkle by Honey & Shelly Berkle

In Appreciation of:

By Lee Kaye

By Rita & Benjamin Greenberg Of HHD Service by Mary & Amir Mashadi

Rabbi James and Jane Perman Library Fund

In Memory Of:

Robert (Bob) Wollman by Aileen & Michael Pierce Milton Milavsky by Charlotte Milavsky Joyce Rosenbach, Jack Rosenbach by Barbara & Dr. Loren Rosenbach

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

In Memory Of:

Robert (Bob) Wollman by Mardelle & Bennett Berman

Endowment Fund

In Memory Of:

Leo Pianko by Sheila & Alvin Becker I.C. Fasciana by Fran & Rob Nossen

Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:

Rose Weinraub, Jack Yohay by Sandy StoneLillian Nerenberg, Frances Yohay, Jack Yohay by Linda Denning

In Honor of:

Flower Fund

Jessica Spector becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Michele & Sandy Spector Saffron Buxton becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Lynne Buxton & Anthony DeLuca

William Freschel Kiddush Fund

In Honor Of:

Saffron Buxton becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Lynne Buxton & Anthony DeLuca

Burn the Mortgage Fund

In Memory of:

Theodore Bollt by Laurie & Robert Bollt

Youth Activities Fund

In Memory of:

David Partnoy, Dennis Partnoy, Freda Partnoy by Michele Partnoy

Rabbi Abraham Shusterman Children’s Center Memorial Fund

In Memory of:

Allen B Katz by Roz & Al Katz

Tree of Life

A LEAF has been donated in Honor of:

Jan and Shelly Whitman on their 60th wedding anniversary by Your Temple Friends Veora and Dr. John Little on the 20th anniversary of their wedding and conversion to Judaism by Havurah Kulano

In Appreciation of:

By Fran & Rob Nossen

By Jean Morrison

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Celebrations and Commemorations Birthdays

It is with pleasure that we extend Happy Birthday wishes to the following members: 1

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Vickie Nolen Ellen Shurak Susan Pittelman David Prolman Anthony Solomon Lydia Bond Phyllis Seaman Suzanne Gopman Edward Cohen Josh Isenberg Robert Landy Debby Waranch Claire Beckler Howard Moeckler Philip Freeman Jessica Shwedel Jane Perman Rachel Cohen Roberta Macchio Bobbie Lublin Mark Malone Cari Johnson Sanford Sirkus Robert Friedman Carol Frankel Elizabeth Pirrone Kenarette Corl Eric Hochman Michael Marks Louise Warshauer Tiffany Fireman Rachel Hinchliffe Sandy Spector Jonathan Front Stuart Warshauer Abbie Sladick Henry Kraus Jack Wiadro Helaine Lender Blanche Stone Gloria Mellman Sandra Korn Aileen Pierce Jill Liebson Elliott Singer Richard Matties Marla Weiss Julia Harris David Pendergast Jeff Waranch Sandra Gershman William Herbst Pauline Hendel Connie Krotick Diana Steinhouse

Anniversaries

We offer congratulations to the following members on the occasion of their wedding anniversary: 3 13

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Cari and Gregg Johnson Myron and Harriet Hirsch Lisa and Stephen Kotler Linda and GrahamGinsberg Perry and Rosalie Switzen Charles and Melanie Barry

Howard and Beverly Moeckler Richard and Ina Barr Irv and Beth Povlow Basil and Tova Roman Karen and Martin Cohn Rob and Fran Nossen Edward and Helen Rosenthal Arlene and Robert Subin Geoffrey and Elaine Porter Barry and Mary-Beth Levitz Todd and Lauren Brodie Murray and Rhoda Siegel

Yahrzeits

With great respect we honor the memories of the following loved ones: 5

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Arnold Rubin Marvin Tucker Janette Manheim Charles Berger Gertrude Frankel Dr. Edwin Brody Max Chervitz Jean Frank Ruth Freedman Agnes Rosen Hannah Drucker Jean Geren Jean Frank Sam Frankel Fanny Millstein Samuel Hacker Sarah Goold Izadore Werber Jack Donnerstag Gabriel Luff Maynard R. Weinstein Abe Bikesh Meyer Palay Albert Oppenheim Abraham Katz Samuel Poplock Joseph Rubenstein Charlie Goodman David Mendick Denny Pollack Yetta Bartfield Philip Datz Irving Shaw Martin Adlestein

Mitzvah Corner

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Steven Bluhm Murray Cassell Lena Burke Ruth Fisher Marion Anderson Sally Anderson Ardmore Thompson David Friedman Sidney Goldberg Mollie Berliss Adeline Kassmir Alan Grossman Sam Bender Jerold Dinaburg Alice Cohn Julius Schmitzer Seymour Katz Betty Goldman Evelyn Davis William Locketz Abraham Singer Isadore Fogel Doris Peltz Samuel Raichlen Mary Missel Betty Salat Ted Sernovitz Rebecca Shapiro Bill Smith Bill Smith Denny Pollock Abraham Stone May Lipton Max Tucker Morris Treiser Anne Leavitt Ruth Brick Abe Skurow Eva Barr Max Bassin Nathan Grossman Tullia Santini Linda Anderson Jordan Chelm Gloria Molasky Janet Frankel Philip Dorfman Harry Gershman Dorothy Berliss Mary Kastner Joseph Hecht Ann Hendler Philip Kaster Rose Dinaburg Mack Fried Jacob Schroeder Samuel Katz Sam Birnbaum David Glassman Morris Loinger Mollie Mitchell Herbert Mackoff Gertrude Mackoff Gertrude Gerber Boris Ostrovsky

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Lillian Teitelbaum Russell Smith III Lawrence Wasserman Pearl Solomon Bob Christopher Harry Wolinsky Robert Gurman Barbara Miller Amy Albin Norman Antzis Evelyn Brenner Louis Broadman Rheta Chernin Abraham Citrin Richard Diamond Beatrice Frankel Sidney Orthwin Samuel Cantor Mary Glassman Meyer Cohen Lamont Kaplan Sam Kohan Larry Braen Minnie Marcus Bessie Kessler Lena Ansfield Anna Nay Emery W. Nay Richard Pearl Alfred Krause David Harris Max Missel Maurice Rubner Rose Siegel Molly Starman Tillie Kreisler

as of

November 14

New Members: Phil and Marlene Harris Phil and Marlene are originally from New York, NY and moved to Naples after living for two years in Chicago. They have two daughters. Phil is a CEO and Co-founder of Geofeedia and Marlene is a writer. The Harris family enjoys yoga and travel as well as horseback riding and organic gardening on their land in Michigan.

Carol Clarke Carol is originally from Philadelphia, PA and more recently, Chicago, IL.

Carol and her husband, Michael, spend about 9 months of the year here in Naples and the remainder of the year in Chicago, IL where their 25 year old twins reside. Carol is a retired attorney. She enjoys reading, working out and Florida’s beautiful climate!

Andy & Di Karpman

January 15 - 1:30PM “The Fault in Our Stars”

by John Green Facilitator: Arlene Yedid

Despite the cancer-shrinking medical miracle that has brought her a few more years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal. When she meets Augustus Walters at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be rewritten.

Andy and Di have moved to Naples after living in Hampton, NH for over 30 years. Andy is originally from the Bronx, NY and Di is originally from Adelaide, South Australia. They met while living in Israel and were married in England. Andy and Di have two adult daughters, Sarah and Rachael. Andy is retired from the high tech sales industry and Di is currently an occupational therapist.

Di enjoys singing and they both enjoy reading, walking, nature trails and bicycling.

Byron & Joan Krantz Joan and Byron come to us from Aurora, OH. Joan is a retired teacher and Byron is a retired attorney. They have two adult sons, Marc and Brett, and six grandchildren. They enjoy swimming and reading.

News Worthy

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November 17

Condolences to:

Mark Rubin on the death of his father, Harry Rubin Carolyn Roth and Dr. Robert Statfield, on the death of their aunt, Elaine Hechtman

Bring us your Pop Tops!!

Ronald Macdonald House is very glad to receive all the pop tops that Sisterhood has been bringing them. Please continue to bring your pop tops to Temple. Place them in the Sisterhood mailbox in the office. From there they are sent to the Ronald Macdonald House. The proceeds from recycling the pop tops will help the children staying there.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Harold Lauber on the death of his friend, Steven Strenk Leonard Weinraub on the death of his wife, Rose Weinraub Linda Denning on the death of her brother, Jack Yohay Marcelle Reiss and Shirley Kraus on the death of their cousin, Paula Lite Richard Mellon on the death of his granddaughter, Willa Jane Yurick 21

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The Temple Shalom Sisterhood celebrates their 50th anniversary by once again taking on the task of compiling the contact information for the entire Temple Shalom membership to be published in the new Temple directory. By now, every household has received a form asking you to verify your information as well as whether or not you’d like to include your profession or children’s names. You will also be asked to indicate if you’d like to opt out of having your contact information printed in the Temple directory.

Please return these forms PROMPTLY!

Directories are complimentary and available to each member household. Help defray the cost of this undertaking by purchasing ad space, meaningful messages that will appear in the directoy. You can also help by becoming a Friend of the directory with the contribution of you choice.

Email information update forms and ads to Jfischer@naplestemple.org or mail them to the Temple.

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Saturday December 6

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Calendar Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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NCJW 10:00AM

Sisterhood Board Mtg. 10:00AM

Hadassah Study Group 1:30PM

Wednesday 3

Thursday 4

Hebrew School 4:30PM

Friday 5

Choir rehearsal 6:30PM

Saturday 6

Shir Joy Shabbat 6:30PM

Yiddish Club 10:00AM

Torah Talk 8:30AM Shabbat morning service 10:00AM

R.S. Senior Study 6:00PM

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Sunday School 9:30AM

14 Sunday School 9:30AM

Sisterhood Luncheon 11:30AM

15 Hadassah Study Group 1:00PM

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Hebrew School 4:30PM

Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM

12 Shabbat evening service 7:30PM

Executive Board Mtg. 7:00PM

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**First Night of Chanukah

Chanukah Tea 1:00PM

Yiddish Club 10:00AM

Hebrew School 4:30PM

Community Candle Lighting in Mercato 5:45PM

13 Shabbat morning service 10:00AM Bat Mitzvah of Hanah Samuel

19 Shabbat evening service 7:30PM

20 Shabbat morning service 10:00AM

Board Meeting 7:00PM

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No Hebrew School

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25 Christmas Day Temple Office closed

26 Shabbat evening service 7:30PM

27 Shabbat morning service 10:00AM

31 **New Year’s Eve No Hebrew School

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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

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Judaica Shop Chanukah is right around the corner!!

M en’s Club President Ed Cohen

The gift shop has everything you need to make your Chanukah celebration complete: Menorahs, Chanukah candles, chocolate gelt and much more!

Hours are:

Trustees

Sundays 9:30AM to 12:15PM

S isterhood President Sandy Stone

Michael Diamond Merrill Hassenfeld Alicia Kelley Suzanne Low Daryl Sissman

Paul Dorio Bobbie Katz Harriet Lickhalter Susan Ritter Nancy Wiadro

Monday -Friday 10:00AM to 12:30PM Wednesday afternoons during Hebrew/Religious School 4:00PM - 6:15PM