The Voice - December 2018

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VOICE

December 2018 Volume XXXIX Kislev/Tevet 5779 Number 3

4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119 Phone: (239) 455-3030 • Fax: (239) 455-4361 www.naplestemple.org info@naplestemple.org Religious Education Office: (239) 455-2233 • Preschool Office: (239) 455-3227

Staff

Clergy

Board of Trustees

A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant Randi Butterworth rbutterworth@naplestemple.org Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer

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President Debra Antzis First Vice President Daryl Sissman Second Vice President

jfischer@naplestemple.org Temple R eceptionist Julie Fischer receptionist@naplestemple.org Controller Maxine Gould mgould@naplestemple.org M aintenance Technician Rick Holsbeke maintenance@naplestemple.org Music Director Jim Cochran Facility M anager Victor Lucas vlucas@naplestemple.org Preschool A dministrative A ssistant Gloria Mellman gmellman@naplestemple.org Membership Engagement Coordinator Ana Maria Tamargo atamargo@naplestemple.org

Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu dazu@naplestemple.org

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

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

Interim R eligious School Director Susan Feld, Ed. S. sfeld@naplestemple.org

Preschool Director Seyla Cohen scohen@naplestemple.org

Mission Statement

Merrill Hassenfeld Third Vice President Ed Kaufman Treasurer Harriet Lickhalter, CPA Financial Secretary David Silberg R ecording Secretary Dr. John Little Immediate Past President Debbie Zvibleman Sisterhood President Carole Flegel Men’s Club President Ed Cohen Historical Society Helen Weinfeld

Temple Shalom of Naples is an inclusive Ed Alexander Reform Jewish congregation Dave Citrin where all individuals are equal partners in making our world whole and Ellen Goldberg holy. We are One Family, believing in Michael Feldman the sacredness of relationships, fostering connections – one to another, Yale Freeman Temple, Israel, Torah and God. We are living Jewish values and nurturing future generations.

The Voice is published monthly. June/July are combined issues.

Editor—Jeanette Fischer · Advertising—Maxine Gould

Bobbie Katz Steve Pino Jeremy Schaab Perry Switzen Scott Weinstein

Disclaimer: Advertisements published in Temple Shalom’s monthly newsletter, The Voice, in no way constitute an endorsement of a product or service by Temple Shalom.

RABBI’S MESSAGE

Rabbi

Adam F. Miller

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y the time this article reaches you, we will have reached the end of Sheloshim, the first thirty days of mourning, after the horrific tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue. That shocking incident struck at the core of the American Jewish community, shaking our foundation, and leaving us filled with grief. Over the last few weeks, we could not escape that shadow. The shooting at Tree of Life loomed over us as we grappled with the magnitude of this heartbreaking event.

As a people all too familiar with the narrative of pain and sorrow, we have a long history to draw upon for how we will respond, as we move through the stages of grief. In this month of Macabbees, we find powerful messages resonating from the story of Chanukah. The most obvious lesson being that we need to stand up when violence or oppression cause our people pain and suffering. No one among the Syrian-Greeks defended the Jews from the tyranny of Antiochus IV. Just as Judah Macabbee and his brave group stood up against their oppressors, we need to speak out and stand together as one community in solidarity against anti-Semitism, hate, and intolerance toward the Jewish community.

Along this same vein, we also bear responsibility to speak out when we witness acts of hate being inflicted on others, or when we hear demonization for the purpose of augmenting xenophobia. The wheels on the train of hate do not stop moving after targeting only one group for being “the other,” “alien,” or “strangers.” Rather, the train often picks up speed, and begins to single out more and more groups. We can never forget the message of Pastor Martin Neimoller after the Holocaust:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

In addition, let us take from the rituals of Chanukah the importance of generating light during a time of darkness.

Each year we light our Chanukah menorah at the darkest time on the calendar, and daily increase the amount of light by adding more candles. Now that we have seen the vicious evil that hate can inflict, our response should be to create more light and blessing in the world each day. Spend time this month doing acts of tikkun olam: volunteer your time or donate resources to help others in need; perform acts of thanksgiving and show gratitude for the good that is in your life; rekindle relationships and renew the spark of connectivity with those you love.

We cannot undo the tragedies of the past, but like the Macabbees, we can stand strong in unity against acts of injustice.

Together, we can send a message to the world that hate will not win, and we will not be silent.

May the light of the menorah and this holiday shine brightly in your home and your heart this year, Rabbi Adam Miller

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CANTOR’S MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu

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rowing up, I was fortunate to have experienced a rich variety of traditions from both my Persian family and SOULFUL SHABBAT SCHEDULE how they observed and celebrated Jewish holidays as well as the Judaism of my peers, rooted in Ashkenazi tradition.

During my last few years of Cantorial studies in NYC, I had the 2019 opportunity to delve into and explore my most recent musical passion, Sephardic music. This new interest led me to write my senior thesis on the Jews of Persia and prepare a recital under January 18 the same name. I explored the history, traditions, and music of February 22 Persian Jewry and I also developed a deeper connection to my M arch 29 own family and heritage.

As a part of my research, I had the opportunity to interview M ay 3 Cantor Farid Dardashti. Born in Iran, Cantor Dardashti has a fascinating story. His father, a traditional Jew, known as Experience the spirit of Shabbat through the “Nightingale of Iran”, appeared before aristocracy at the Shah’s palace and his recordings won international notoriety. song and music! Soulful Shabbat is a Shabbat Throughout his childhood in Iran, Cantor Dardashti attended service conducted entirely in song and the Kouresh Jewish Day School, and as a teenager he was the features a professional band. Services begin at featured performer in a weekly TV show in his native Tehran. A 7:30pm. desire to study architecture brought him to the U.S. in his teens, but his inherent love for singing drew him towards an education in music. While studying classical vocal repertoire at the Mannes College of Music in New York, Cantor Dardashti decided to combine his passions for Judaism and music and pursue a career as “Hazzan”. He studied at the H.L. Miller Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he received his cantorial degree and where he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music Degree in 2009.

As a guest lecturer, I am thrilled to share that Cantor Dardashti will be joining us for the Sisterhood lunch on Tuesday, December 11 at 11:30am. Prepare to travel back to an Iran of earlier times, as Cantor Dardashti shares about his life growing up in Iran. Bridging East and West, Cantor Dardashti will take us on a magic carpet ride of delightful, warm reminiscences through a multi-media presentation and Persian style singing.

Do you like to sing? The Temple Shalom choir is always happy to welcome new members.

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You do not need to know how to read music.

Contact Cantor Donna A zu at dazu@naplestemple .org.

L’Shalom, Cantor Donna Azu

LEADERSHIP MESSAGES

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Executive Director

President

Deborah R. Fidel

Debra Antzis

ear Friends, I am writing this column with a broken heart. The events of October 27, 2018 have irreparably shaken my sense of security as an American Jew. There are no words to describe how disorienting it is to hear the names of my hometown neighborhood and the synagogue where my son, Noah, became a Bar Mitzvah, associated with violence.

I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern and support from my Temple Shalom family. Many of us have ties to Pittsburgh; we are all tied to the Jewish People. One Family, indeed.

Our tradition values life above all else. Pikuach Nefesh is the principle in Jewish law that the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other religious consideration. With that in mind, I want to assure you that the clergy, staff, Board of Trustees and I take your security very seriously. We will continue to do everything within our power to guarantee your safety when you walk through our doors.

We are in close contact with the Collier County Sheriff’s office, and we are actively working with local law enforcement to keep our facility, and those within, safe at all times. In consultation with the Sheriff’s office, we are looking at our physical structure, revisiting our current protocols and updating both as circumstances dictate.

While it would be imprudent to publish the details, it is important for you to know that we have a multi-layered security system, including armed security, cameras, panic buttons and enhanced screening procedures for all visitors.

Our entire staff receives ongoing training to deal with a potential threat. Since the Pittsburgh attack, we have had active shooter training and a session with an EMT instructor and a member of the Bomb Squad.

I pledge to redouble my efforts to foster a welcoming and safe environment for worship, learning, and fellowship at Temple Shalom and I invite your input and partnership.

If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to call, write or stop by.

In peace, Deborah R. Fidel

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abbi Bunim of Pshiska, who lived in Poland two hundred years ago, taught that we all must metaphorically walk around with two pieces of paper in our pockets. On the first is written a passage from the Talmud: “For me, the world was created.” On the second, a quote from Gen-esis, “I am but dust and ashes.” When we are sad or depressed, Rabbi Bunim said, we should pull out the paper that says “For me, the world was created” to help us regain a better sense of self and our place in the world. When we are feeling successful and satisfied, we should read “I am but dust and ashes” to remind ourselves that all is fleeting, and to control our pride and ego.

While many see Rabbi Bunim’s lesson as a “...each one of us is way of dealing with both the reason the one’s own emotions, I have come to realize world was created and that there is another mere dust and ashes. dimension to it, which can help us all communicate with each other better, and have humility in our interactions with each other. Rabbi Bunim’s teaching applies to all people.

Each person in the world — good or bad, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Atheist, socialist, libertarian, democrat, republican, alien, citizen, refugee, dictator, politician, diplomat, — each one of us is both the reason the world was created and mere dust and ashes.

When we talk to others and make our way through our lives, we need to remember that this world was created for every one of us. There is right and wrong, and good and bad, mistakes, oversights, and sometimes perfection, but no matter what we encounter in others and in our-selves, we need to treat each other with the respect being the purpose of creation merits.

Irv Berzon, who served twice as President of Temple Shalom, and whose vision and hard work has benefited Temple and all its members for many years, recently celebrated his 95th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Irv, and thank you.

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GALA 2019 – GET TO KNOW BOBBIE & GENE KATZ

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The Authentic Cheerleader’s Cheerleader

itting in Gene and Bobbie Katz’s breakfast room, I could hardly keep my mind on the interview I’d come to conduct to accumulate details about this outstanding couple Temple Shalom will honor at the March 9, 2019 gala at Grey Oaks Country Club. The stunning—gallery-worthy—watercolors surrounding me kept diverting my attention. “Gene, you painted all these?”

“I did. When we’re finished, I’ll take you around the house and show you more.”

The talent revealed by these beautiful works of art demonstrates only one side of this friendly, funny, many-faceted husband to “cheerleader-Siri” Bobbie Katz. A few tidbits he shared will help us get better acquainted with the genuine Gene Katz.

Gene grew up in the Bronx, where he played all manner of ball games—basketball, handball, racquetball—but throughout his life tennis [that game also uses a ball!] was his favorite. Every summer for eight years, he waited tables at resorts in the Catskills to pay his own way for college at CCNY then dental school at Columbia. He lived at home.

He joined the Army for a two-year stint and, said Gene: “I had the right MOS, so the Army stationed me at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.”

He married a lovely Jewish gal named Dorothy and they had three daughters. They kept a kosher home. Regrettably, Gene lost Dorothy when she was only 41. He had three girls, Shore House by Gene Katz ages 11, 15 and 17, to rear by himself.

Or did he? As a successful dentist, this widower was considered “a catch,” and he definitely wanted “a mom” for his girls.

He dated, as he puts it, “a lot. But most didn’t measure up to the standards I’d set.” He typically took his dates to a Chinese restaurant. Then one of his dental patients gave him the phone number of a single woman who worked at a bank. “She has a great personality,” the patient said.

Uh-oh. To Gene that meant she must not be very pretty. But he figured he had nothing to lose, so he phoned and asked her out. “When she opened her door,” Gene said, “I saw a knockout! My first thought: no Chinese restaurant tonight!

“She was adorable, so easy to be with. I knew I wanted to see her again. This was a Tuesday [funny how you remember such details when your life is about to change] and I asked her out for Saturday. Bobbie’s answer? ‘Sorry. I’m busy.’ Okay, I thought, there’s a 15-year age difference and I have three kids, so why would she be interested in me? But she said, ‘Call me Monday.’ I did and we talked for 20 minutes—it was so easy. Then Bobbie said, ‘With me, it’s either feast or famine with men, and I am seeing someone.’ I told her if she ever got to famine, to call me. She did call to say, ‘I broke up with the guy, so I can see you now.’ Five months after our first date, we were married.”

Bobbie had been married briefly and divorced without having children. “She was a natural mom,” Gene said. “My girls quickly came to love her, and she’s been a great mom and grandmother.”

We’ll get to meet Janet (eldest), Cindy, and Lisa (youngest) and their families. They wouldn’t miss the gala for anything!

Bobbie and Gene proudly shared details of their four grandchildren and one great grandson.

Today, in Naples, Gene goes to the gym every other day. He reluctantly gave up tennis only five years ago, when his back started to bother him. For a while he served as a mentor to first-grade Spanish-speaking students, assisting them with reading and English. He also reads a lot, does puzzles and paints. Boy, does he paint. And whatever community activity Bobbie is involved in, so is Gene.

What does Bobbie say about all this history? She just grins and shares looks of love with her husband of 37 years.

We’ll learn more about Bobbie in next month’s VOICE. -Carole J. Greene

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Invitations to “A Night of Inspiration,” will be mailed in early January.

Opportunities for sponsorships are available for individuals and businesses. To learn more about A Night of Inspiration, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Deborah Fidel, dfidel@naplestemple .org, 239-455-3030.

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 Torah Talk

Vayeshev Genesis 37:1 - 40:23 December 1, 2018 8:15am Bagels and Coffee 8:30 to 9:45am Discussion

Live Streaming

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.

Save the Date

Special Shabbat Services

December 7 – BBYO Shabbat December 14 – Book Talk Shabbat with choir

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

Monday, December 3 at 5:00 p.m.

The Lawn at Mercato

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

Sponsored by Mercato

WE CELEBRATE OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY Jewish Federation of Greater Naples • Beth Tikvah • Chabad Jewish Center of Naples Jewish Congregation of Marco Island • Naples Jewish Congregation • Temple Shalom BBYO • GenShoah of SWFL • Hadassah • Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center Humanistic Jewish Havurah • Jewish Historical Society of SWFL Jewish Russian Cultural Alliance • Jewish War Veterans Post 202 Naples Senior Center at JFCS • Men’s Cultural Alliance • Women’s Cultural Alliance • ZOA

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CONNECT WITH US A nnouncing a 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 from January to June, 2019, on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Group size will be limited to 12 people. The facilitators, members of Temple Shalom, are Arline Kaplan, Ph.D., and Leslie Wasserman, M.A. 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.

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

Meet Leslie Wasserman

After growing up on Long Island, New York, I completed high school in Oak Park, Michigan. Marrying young, I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Wayne State University in Detroit, but rather than teach, I chose to be a stay-at-home mother to my two children. Several years later, I attended graduate school and attained my Master’s Degree in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology.

For almost thirty years, I’ve worked with adults in individual and group therapy. Many of my clients struggled with addictive disorders as well as trauma. I believe in the powerful transformation that comes with being listened to and respected, and from getting unconditional acceptance. I’m passionate about partnering with others to create a safe place to promote genuine healing.

Presently, I lead a substance abuse group at David Lawrence Center.

Meet A rline K aplan

I was born, raised and educated (for years and years and years) in Philadelphia, PA. When the youngest of my 3 children entered 1st grade, I too went back to school in a master’s program. After completing my formal education and licensure, I joined Abington Memorial Hospital, a major suburban Philadelphia hospital, as a psychologist/ neuropsychologist, working with patients and their families.

Since relocating to Florida and becoming a full-time resident in 2000, my passion has been to use my psychology background and life experience to help adults regain strength, stability and sanity after those life events that shift the sands under our feet. The passing of my husband in 2010, followed by my son in 2013, have led me to understand, on many levels, bereavement/grief and its complicated aftermath. My spiritual beliefs have developed over time and have contributed to the regaining of equilibrium. Ronald Kaplan and I were married by Rabbi Miller at Temple Shalom in 2016. Together we have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

My educational background includes a Ph.D. from Temple University, four years of study at Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis (where I really learned how to be a therapist), a Certificate from Drexel University for academic studies in neuropsychology and an internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Hahnemann University Hospital. I am licensed as a psychologist by the State of New York.

Currently I maintain a part-time private practice in Naples. I view the work I am privileged to do with the people who walk through my door as a labor of love that provides me with a way to give back while staying focused on what matters in this finite lifetime.

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CONNECT WITH US

Pearl Fishman-Thall 6637 Vancouver Ln. Naples, Florida 34104 Home: (239) 353-7818 Cell: (239) 595-9621 Email: pearl1938@aol.com

New Members Scott A ltman Donald and Judith Belmont Jason and Ellen Harris

Jay and Mona Brodsky 4451 Gulf Shore Blvd. N Naples, Florida 34103 Jay Cell: (502) 648-1196 Email: jay.brodsky123@gmail.com Mona Cell: (502) 648-1134 Email: jaymonab@gmail.com

Welcome New Members!

Beginning the first Shabbat in December (12/7/2018), our new members’ name badges will display a blue and white Magen David (Star of David) sticker. This sticker will let us all know that this person is new to our One Family (as of July 1, 2018). To our “old” members – when you see this sticker, be sure to welcome this new member, introduce yourself, and share what you love to do at Temple Shalom. A little “Jewish geography” is also in order! To our new members – when you feel you are no longer in need of special introductions, you can easily peel off the sticker.

Remember, Ana Maria Tamargo, (atamargo@naplestemple.org) our Membership Engagement Coordinator, is here to help you connect and engage in Temple life.

We hope you feel welcomed and at home with your Temple Shalom Family!

Shalom Chaverim

A n Opportunity to be part of Audacious Hospitality at Temple Shalom Torah teaches us the importance of “welcoming the stranger.” This concept, repeated many times in our ancient texts, is the basis of Audacious Hospitality, an initiative of the Union for Reform Judaism. These values, also values of our Temple Shalom One Family, have led to the formation of Shalom Chaverim (Temple Shalom Friends), a cadre of greeters welcoming members and guests to Temple Shalom for Friday evening Shabbat services.

Members of Shalom Chaverim can be found outside at the curb, in the lobby, in the Sanctuary, and at the Oneg Shabbat.

These warm and smiling greeters are an addition to our usual greeters at the podium in the lobby. Shalom Chaverim members will be available to assist members and guests as they arrive at Temple, to help with name badges, to locate prayer books, to assist those with special needs, and to ensure that guests are welcomed and comfortable.

Shalom Chaverim members sign up for the dates and assignments of their choice by email. They can participate as often as is comfortable for them. This volunteer opportunity works equally well for long-time members and new members, those who are in the Naples area full time and those who are here seasonally, those who attend services frequently and those who attend less often and for members of all ages.

If you would like to join Shalom Chaverim, please contact Andy Karpman at 239-331-2624 or at andy.karpman@gmail.com. Andy will make sure you receive an email with easy instructions and a Shalom Chaverim Handbook.

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LEARN WITH US The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Shalom

Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew

Jewish Spirituality

Beresheet: From Adam to Abraham (Located at Beth Tikvah)

The stories take us from the universal tales of the creation of the world, the flood, and the Tower of Babel to the foundational tales of Abraham and Sarah, and the beginnings of the Jewish people.

The themes of family and faith, honor and dishonor, passion and power provide a rich exploration of our people and ourselves.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! w w w.e vent s.org /MeltonNapl es

Instructor: Rabbi Amos Chorny Days: Thursdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm Date: 15 weeks beginning 1/24/2019 Location: Beth Tikvah Contact Rabbi Miller with questions amiller@naplestemple.org or 239-455-3030

4 63 0 P i ne R id ge Ro ad Naple s , F L 3 4119 239 - 4 55 -3 03 0 w w w.naple s temple .org

on tikkun middot (spirtual and ethical traits), meditation, other beginning mindfulnessJanuary practices.

Every other and Thursday 10 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Every other Thursday beginning January 10 8 sessions 12:30pm to 2:30pm Cost - $36 8 sessions Space is limited Cost - $36 S pace is limited. please call For credit card reservations Temple Shalom at 239-455-3030.

For credit card reservations please call Checks can be mailed to Temple Shalom Temple at 239-455-3030.

4630 PineShalom Ridge Rd. Naples, FL 34119 Checks can be mailed to: Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119

The Jewsicals

Holocaust Museum Tour

Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00pm

Monday, January 7, 2019

Presented by Jeff M argolis

The Broadway musical theater had its roots in the Yiddish theater in America. Jewish playwrights, lyricists, and composers had a great opportunity to express their passions and have their thoughts appear on the Broadway stage.

While in its infancy, the creators of theatrical productions shied away from overt Jewish themes, things began to change in the 1960s. Come and reminisce about some of Broadway’s Jewish themed hits.

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

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Ellaine H. Rosen will be your guide

Tour begins promptly at 10:00am.

Please arrive by 9:45am.

Space is limited to the first 20 people.

Cost is $20 per person.

Optional lunch with a Holocaust Survivor will follow the tour at 1:00pm at Seasons 52.

Cost of Lunch is not included in the tour.

RSVP to the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030 or by email at atamargo@naplestemple .org

LEARN WITH US

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LEARN WITH US

Edwin Black

Award winning NYT bestselling author IBM and The Holocaust, The Farhud, & Financing the Flames Winner: International Human Rights Award, Moral Compass Award, Justice for All Award, Moral Courage Award, and Drum Major for Justice Award.

January 25-27, 2019 Three Riveting Events. An Unforgettable Scholar in Residence

Save The Date 4630 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples FL • 239 455-3030

ZOAS

The Scholar in R esidence weekend is made possible through the generosity of the Shirley & Henry K raus Scholar in R esidence fund.

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LEARN WITH US

Interim Director of Religious School Susan Feld, Ed.S.

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n the origin of the Chanukah story, there was only enough RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DATES TO KNOW oil to last one night but it lasted eight nights, longer than was thought possible. Today Chanukah has eight nights to ecember celebrate and so it’s a wonderful time for families to spread out the celebrating, a little bit each night.

R eligious School Sunday 12/9 The students of the Religious School will celebrate Chanukah Chanukah Party with class parties that will include the traditional treat of Sunday 12/16, No R eligious School or cooked-in-oil donuts, lighting the menorah, and playing the Hebrew School dreidel game. The dreidel, a spinning top, has four sides with 12/23, and 12/30 the Hebrew letters: Nun, Gimmel, Hey, and Shin. These letters anuary stand for “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham” which means, “A great miracle happened there.” In Israel, the Shin is replaced with a Yom HaShoah Parent Sunday 1/06 Pey because the phrase there is “Nes Gadol Hayah Po,” which orientation means “A great miracle happened here!” All these traditions are 6th grade trip to different ways to commemorate the miracle of Chanukah, here Sunday 1/13 Holocaust Museum and in Israel.

No R eligious School or Chanukah traditions vary amongst families. Some families Sunday 1/20 Hebrew School may select a theme for each night of Chanukah, and their celebrations and gifts reflect that theme. Some families choose 4th grade family program Sunday 1/27 one night for tzedakah and instead of receiving gifts, make a donation to a favorite charity chosen by the children. Other families may eat a different traditional Chanukah food each night like potato latkes, sufganiyot or chocolate gelt. Social justice is another theme some families choose to weave into their Chanukah celebrations. Families may opt not to use paper gift wrap and either forgo the wrap or use recyclable fabric bags.

To make the holiday more meaningful, our Religious School students are old enough to understand the underlying lessons of Chanukah. For example, our Religious School teachers talk with the students about the value of driving out darkness with light, of standing up for one’s beliefs, and celebrating religious freedom in our community.

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Save the Date Friday, February 8, 2019 5:30pm to 7:30pm Family Shabbat Experience 13

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Preschool Director Seyla Cohen

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inding down our autumn celebrations, we are reminded of how thankful we are here at TSP. In our classrooms we teach the children to be thankful for the food they eat, the friends they have, and the love they receive from their families, friends and teachers. The staff at TSP is thankful for the supportive families, the opportunities to teach such wonderful children, and for the incredible school we get to come to every day.

Children love the holidays. Our Temple Shalom Preschool students recently celebrated Thanksgiving with a delicious brunch and an amazing show with our TSP families. With our incredible growth over the last few years, we have expanded and are now hosting an even bigger celebration.

With the arrival of December, the children are learning about winter and the celebration of the joyous holiday of Chanukah, commemorating the miracle of our heritage. On December 3, the children of TSP are invited to join us at the Chanukah Community Celebration and Candle Lighting Ceremony in Mercato. On December 5, we will have our in-school Chanukah Sing-a-long starring our favorite singers – our TSP children. Following the performance they will celebrate in the classrooms with latkes, sufganiyot, dreidels and gelt. This is a very special event of the year filled with laughter, songs and happiness.

Beginning December 17, TSP children will be traveling the globe during our annual “Around the World” Week. They will be cruising, flying, and traveling across different countries. Every day they will be visiting a new and exciting country, completing their journey in Israel celebrating Shabbat, singing songs, PRESCHOOL DATES TO KNOW eating challah and sampling different foods from Israel.

Once again, TSP will be opening its doors for our Winter Camp when ecember the regular preschool is closed for vacation. Children ages 2-6 can come for a day or the week to play with their friends, sing, cook, and Community Chanukah enjoy science and arts and crafts. Registration is now open for Winter Celebration at Camp which will be held December 26 – January 4.

Monday 12/3 The Mercato Registration is also open for our Little Cubs class which begins January 7th. This nurturing class is open to our youngest TSP children. The Preschool Chanukah class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am– 12:30pm. A limited C elebration number of spots are still available. Call now to register.

Wednesday 12/5 9:30am For further information on any of our wonderful programs, please contact Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director at (239)455-3227.

Wednesday 12/26 From our family to yours we wish you a Happy Chanukah and Preschool Friday 12/28 A nd peaceful and healthy New Year.

Thursday 1/03 & Winter Camp!!!

Friday 1/04

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Friday 1/18

Tu B’shevat Garden Seder

Monday 1/28

PreK Orientation

Wednesday 1/30

Lions Orientation

TSP Cubs having a great time in the multipurpose room.

The children love playing with the parachute.

CELEBRATE WITH US Our TSP families and 190 preschool Thanksgiving with songs, great costumes, and big smiles.

students celebrated

There were Pilgrims and Native A mericans and a Thanksgiving Shabbat!

It was fun for everyone, even the littlest TSP students!

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CELEBRATE WITH US · SIMCHAS

B’nai Mitzvah

Elizabeth Peltz 12.01.2018

Eitan Doryoseph 12.08.2018

Elizabeth Samantha Peltz is a 7th grader at Gulfview Middle School.

Elizabeth is an avid volleyball player and she plays for both her middle school team and for USA South on the 13’s Premier National travel team. At school, Elizabeth is in the Junior National Honor Society, maintains Honor Role, is a “We Dine Together” Ambassador, and she is also a school Senator.

Elizabeth has been named student of the month at school because she is consistently seen going out of her way to do what she can to help other students and staff have a better day.

Elizabeth has a passion for animals and has helped to train and donate a Collier County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics K9.

She has now adopted a retired racing Greyhound. She plans to do therapy work with “Mick” and visit both retirement homes, and hospitals in the hopes she can brighten someone’s day. For her Mitzvah project, Elizabeth volunteered at the Humane Society of Naples. Lastly, Elizabeth is a devoted, caring, and loving daughter.

Eitan Doryoseph is Ruth Dorfman’s grandson. Eitan lives in Haifa, Israel. He was born in Cambridge, MA and made Aliya with his family at the age of 2 ½. He is in 7th grade at the Reali School. Eitan plays basketball in a competitive league. He also enjoys rock climbing, baking, cooking, playing video games and watching cooking shows on TV. His bar mitzvah in Naples will be the first of two bar mitzvahs.

The second will take place at the Reform Congregation Ohel Avraham-Leo Baeck in Israel.

Wedding

Good News

Mazel tov to Ellen and Ed Wollman on the marriage of their son Bradley Michael Wollman to Goldie Medora James. The happy couple tied the knot at an intimate ceremony in Miami on November 18. Best wishes to Goldie and Bradley for a long life together filled with happiness, health and prosperity.

Mazel Tov!

New Baby

Mazel tov to Peggy and Mark Albrecht on the birth of their first granchild, a girl, born on Tuesday, November 13 to proud parents Stacey and Arno Yurk.

If you have good news you would like to share with the community please let us know at jfischer@naplestemple .org

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Community School of Naples student athletes Josh Braverman and Harrison Ornstein have signed letters of intent to compete in collegiate golf. Josh will be attending Carnegie Mellon and Harrison will attend the University of Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to both young men! Your Temple Shalom family is very proud of you.

CELEBRATE WITH US Happy Birthday!

1 Vickie Nolen Helene Gordon 2 Joan Toder Susan Pittelman 3 Anthony Solomon 4 Lydia Bond Rogerio Santos Phyllis Seaman Nancy Reilly Ellen Salup 5 Suzanne Gopman John Reilly 6 Leda Lubin Josh Isenberg Edward Feldman Edward Cohen Susan Sokolik Jason White 7 Milton Moses Robert Landy 8 Debby Waranch Adam Goldstein Amy Lademann 9 Thomas Carlstrom Keren Alpert 10 Philip Freeman Howard Moeckler Jessica Shwedel Jeffrey Eisenstein Rudy Bershadski

11 Rachel Cohen Jane Perman Sandra Epstein Stephen Cohen 12 Dan Abrams Joel Lipman 13 Roberta Macchio Eileen Cohen Bobbie Lublin 14 Gayle Dorio Mark Malone Cari Johnson Ronald Radin Riva Szrajbman 15 Mark Wasserman Helene Naimon Richard Toder Harvey Cohen Sanford Sirkus Adrea Kofman

16 Kenarette Corl Eric Hochman Michael Marks Elizabeth Pirrone Sandy Spector Louise Warshauer Tiffany Fireman Rachel Hinchliffe 17 Stuart Warshauer Franklin Paulson 18 Michael Swartz Ronald Altman Abbie Sladick Henry Kraus Susan Waldman 19 Gwen Zack Ana Garro 21 Stephen Bacharach Jack Wiadro Helaine Lender

23 Gloria Mellman Sandra Korn Jacque Lynn Paulson 24 Elliott Singer Samuel Varsano 25 Julia Harris Richard Matties Marla Weiss 26 Stephen Brazina Gail Lanznar 27 Jeff Waranch Margo Rosenfeld 28 Debra Wyman 29 William Herbst 30 David Feinstein 31 Connie Krotick Joyce Levy Irving Epstein Diana Steinhouse Pauline Hendel

Happy Anniversary!

3 Neil and Irina Koppel 4 Barry and Judy Freedman Steven and Helile Picheny 6 Josh and Marcia Buckman 9 Rhonda and Steve Brazina 12 Judit and Richard Price 13 Harriet and Myron Hirsch 14 Vivi and Dan Goldsmith 15 Anthony DeLuca and Lynne Buxton 16 Sandy and Richard Cohen 17 Rosalie and Perry Switzen 18 Beverly and Howard Moeckler 20 Ina and Richard Barr 21 Marty and Karen Cohn Lisa and Dale Katz

22 Nancy and Michael Hurwitz Fran and Rob Nossen 23 Paul and Alla Colon Ed and Helen Rosenthal Arlene and Bob Subin 25 David and Stephanie Portman 26 Michael and Marsha Goldstein Elaine and Geoffrey Porter Dave and Sue Waldman 27 Gabriel and Lucia Kohn Warren and Pam Krangel Barry and Mary-Beth Levitz 28 Todd and Lauren Brodie 29 David and Tiziana Marchante 31 Bill and Helene Gillingham

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YAHRZEITS – DECEMBER 2018 7 Arnold Rubin Thelma Baker Charles Berger Nathan Grossman Steven Bluhm Flora Salat Max Chervitz Lena Burke Agnes Rosen Hannah Drucker Ruth Rivkin Arthur Fidel Jean Geren Samuel Hacker Fanny Millstein Helen Fritz Sidney Goldberg Mollie Berliss Howard Wohlmuth Izadore Werber Nicki Holden Beatrice Glenn Rose Dinaburg Ruth Freedman Jacob Schroeder Joseph Rubenstein Philip Kaster Robert Shifren Sam Birnbaum Beatrice Lorber Meyer Palay Harry Chemerow Ruth Rodman Steven Saperstein Ted Sernovitz N. Arthur Wasserman David Mendick William Smith Denny Pollack Pearl Solomon Samuel Wasserman Philip Datz 14 Martin Adlestein Norman Antzis Eva Barr Evelyn Brenner

14 Louis Broadman Alan Dessoff Edward Fishman Ardmore Thompson Sally Anderson Marion Anderson Kenneth Freedman David Friedman Robert Fuchs Henry Goldberg Sherry Hyman Samuel Cantor Charlotte Freschel Morris Freschel Sydnor Shatz Sam Bender Mary Glassman Rose Shapiro Herman Jaffe Alice Cohn Julius Schmitzer Samuel Katz Gloria Kushnir Evelyn Davis David Cotler Morris Loinger Bessie Kessler Clare Nusbaum Ruth Poplock Samuel Raichlen Fredric Raichlen Herbert Mackoff Mary Rosenfeld Max Missel Maurice Rubner Marion San Filippo Leon Bush Boris Ostrovsky Bernard Shnider Rose Siegel Minette Sissman Harry Snyder Molly Starman May Lipton Max Tucker Morris Treiser

May their memories be for a blessing.

Zichronam liv’rachah.

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14 Theodore Fink Sarah Tannenhaus Abe Skurow Frieda Zahn 21 Amy Albin Seymour Merker Thelma Weiss Steve Shore Esrael Bassewitz Max Bassin Stephen Bell Tullia Santini David Goldenblatt Minnie Brodsky Solomon Cahan Celia Cristall Zaki Gordon Harry Einhorn Frances Israel Gloria Molasky Beatrice Frankel Stephanie Freedman Philip Dorfman Bess Girsh David Appelbaum Dorothy Berliss Ann Hendler Mollie Turken Azrael Brandwynne Frieda Freeman Jeanette Nichols Pauline Shifren Meyer Cohen Sam Klein Samuel Schwalb Lena Ansfield Irwin Spiegel Gertrude Randall Gertrude Mackoff Abraham Hurvitz Gertrude Gerber Rubin Schwab Dr. Hyman Shapiro Jennie Teitelbaum Russell Smith III Frank Schiff

21 Lawrence Wasserman Mitchell Weis David Golant David Warshauer Shirley Fink Estelle Herman Justin Wolfe Barbara Miller 28 Martha Rubin Shelly Rubinfeld Sadie Yount Edward Berger Abraham Citrin Richard Diamond Henrietta Feldblum Richard Flagel Samuel Freeman Ida Friedman Louis Fritz Stanley Goodman Besie Wolkowitz Annette Rosenberg Jerome Glenn Max Glassman Isidore Cohen Lamont Kaplan Bess Schlimer Edward Kleban Marc Kranz Larry Braen Ethel Lubin Rosa May Frank Morris Katz Lois Rashbaum Harry Hershfield Edward Dendooven Emma Karlin William Lewis Sylvia Sherman Sarah Goodman Bernard Pastor Joel Jaffe Shirley Specter Meyer Silverstein Minnie Wolf David Goldsmith Esther Berkowitz

Recently Deceased (as of 11/11/18)

Albert Jacobson - Uncle of Scott Weinstein Janet Pashin - Mother of Joan Vogel Stanley Thall - Husband of Pearl Fishman-Thall

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SISTERHOOD Sisterhood of Temple Shalom

Mah Jongg Tournament Tuesday, January 8 at Temple Shalom

Temple Shalom • 4630 Pine Ridge Rd. • Naples, FL 34119 • 239-455-3030

8:30AM - Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00am - Play Begins

DELICIOUS CHINESE BUFFET FABULOUS CHINESE AUCTION Questions? Contact Barbara Druckman at 239-405-1141 or Shelly Baron 239-595-2670 Checks for $55 per person payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood can be mailed to: Shelly Baron Attn: Mah Jongg 1622 Tarpon Bay Dr. S #101 Naples, FL 34119

Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Email _________________________ I can bring a set ________

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I will be East________

SISTERHOOD Join us on December 11 at Temple Shalom for a special luncheon featuring Hazzan Farid Dardashti. He is a highly skilled tenor, has devoted his career to being a “congregational hazzan” and has dedicated his life to his family, to Judaism and to his music. The New York Times acclaimed Cantor has focused on the perpetuation of Jewish musical traditions – touching the hearts of the audiences for which he performs, the lives of the students he teaches and all those who share with him in the spirituality of the synagogue service.

Mark your calendars for the Mah Jongg tournament on January 8. The tournament includes breakfast, a Chinese luncheon, a fabulous Chinese auction and cash prizes!

Sisterhood Please join Book Bag on December 20, as Helen Weinfeld facilitates a discussion of “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn.

President Please support the 2019-2021 Temple Shalom Membership Directory, Sisterhood’s biggest biennial fundraiser. Make sure you’ve submitted any corrections to your contact information Carole Flegel prior to the deadline date of December 3.

If you haven’t already joined Sisterhood, please consider doing so. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Sisterhood Judaica Shop is the only Judaica Shop in the Greater Naples area. Please visit for the best selection of Chanukah supplies in Southwest Florida! Happy Chanukah!

Feel free to contact me with any questions at 239-248-4487 or templeshalomsisterhood@gmail.com.

When don’t

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Invites You!

Bring us your pop tops!

you pop a top off your soda can,

throw it away.

Collect

as you can and bring them to

as many

Temple

Shalom. Sandy Stone and the Sisterhood send them off to the Ronald M acdonald House. The pop tops are recycled with the proceeds benefitting the children and families staying there .

Place your pop

tops in a baggie and drop them off in the

Sisterhood mailbox in the Temple office.

Luncheon and Program Tuesday, December 11 at 11:30am Farid Dardashti, From Persian Pop Singer to Notable Cantor Iranian born Farid Dardashti has devoted his life to Judaism and music as a cantor, pop singer and opera star.

He will share his story and magical singing and chanting.

For members: $25 Non-members and guests: $ $28 Sponsor: $50 Send checks to Barbara Druckman, 23803 Amalfi Coast Rd., Bonita Springs 34135 Or use Pay Pal on the Temple website under Sisterhood Information: Barbara Druckman 239-947-6863 Barbaradruckman@gmail.com

Don’t forget to sign up for the

M ah Jongg Tournament!

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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, February 23, 2019 Dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.

Performance at 7:30 p.m. $85.00 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 8, 2019.

Telephone number:

_

@ $85.00 each = $ Yes, please list me as a Patron in the Program Book for $25.00.

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ENDOWMENT CORNER

With a completed endowment gift of $10,000 or more you will become a member of our

Eternal Light society.

A

Charitable Deduction is A live

s we approach year-end, we repeat an earlier article about how to maximize the deductibility of charitable contributions as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The TCJA brought a slate of changes to the tax code, including an increase to the standard deduction, limitations to some deductions, and elimination of personal exemptions.

However, the TCJA enhanced the deduction for charitable contributions by raising the limit that can be contributed in any one calendar year.

Due to the higher standard deduction, fewer filers are expected to itemize their deductions in the future. However, filers who plan their charitable gifts may be able to get themselves over the new standard deduction and itemize, if they use a strategy called "bunching." With bunching you would give the same amount of dollars that you would over a two-year period, but you bunch them into one year. Bunching in one year will help you itemize deductions where you couldn't otherwise.

Here's what you should know about bunching your charitable gifts.

The charitable giving deduction remains for taxpayers who itemize. Under the new law, this break is limited to 60 percent of adjusted gross income for cash gifts, but you can carry forward up to five years any amount that exceeds that. Single donors whose itemized deductions fall short of the $12,000 standard deduction threshold ($24,000 if married) can itemize on their taxes if they supercharge their giving in one year.

Consider that a married couple claims the maximum property tax deduction of $10,000 and also paid $10,000 in mortgage interest in a year. They will still need at least $4,001 of charitable gifts in order to hit — and surpass — the $24,000 standard deduction threshold. If this couple normally gives $4,000 to charity annually, they can accelerate the gift by cramming in two years of donations into one tax year. This way, they itemize on their taxes one year and take the standard deduction the next.

Of course, people don’t give to charity just to get a tax deduction, but the deduction doesn’t hurt either. This year, if you want to boost your tax savings beyond the new standard deduction, consider giving away some of your wealth.

-A. Stephen Kotler, Esq., Endowment Committee Member

You will become a member of our Legacy Society with your signed letter of intent to make a gift in the future.

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Your support helps programs like Music with Miss Jane continue.

TZEDAKAH 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

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.

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

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

General Endowment

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

Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment

Prayerbook Fund

Support operating and capital expenses

Education Funds

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

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 attending Camp Coleman

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

Oneg Shabbat Fund

Cantor A zu’s Discretionary Fund

Support overall mission of Temple Shalom

Enhance adult education programs

Library Fund

R abbi James & Jane Perman Library

Endowment Funds

Audio and video music for children

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

A dult Education Fund

Leadership Fund

Enhance and enrich leadership programs at Temple Shalom

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf

To supplement general operations and provide enrichment for Temple functions

Prayerbooks and Torah commentaries.

Prayerbooks - $54, Torah commentary - $100 High Holy Days prayerbooks (set) - $108

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

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.

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

Enhances music at Temple Shalom

Cantor A zu's Discretionary Fund

Honey Berkle Endowment Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

K raus Scholar In R esidence Endowment Low Family Endowment

To secure the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment Fund To support the religious school

Truly Nolen Family Endowment To support 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

In Memory of: Bob Ross by Marilyn Ross In Memory of A mir M ashadi

by Sheila & Howard Agranat, Randi & Willian Barr, Nina & Moises Levy, Ida & Jeff Margolis, Debby & Jeff Waranch, Maxine & Harvey Brenner, Bobbie & Gene Katz, Carol Swartz & David Malakoff, Mae Riefberg, Lanie & Marty Samuels, Carol & Gene Simon, Helen Weinfeld, Ina & Richie Barr, Katie & Harvey Cohen, Mignon & Stanley Farb, Susan & Jay Weiss, Michael Pierce, Janet & Howard Solot, Sherry & Stephen Pino, Shelly Berkle, Lillian & Larry Rothenberg, Doris & Alan Adlestein, Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter, Lauren & Todd Brodie, Dave Citrin, Barb & Len Cutler, Eloyse & David Fisher, Jeanette & Glenn Fischer, Sandy & Len Schuman, Judi & Dan Spintman, Randi Butterworth, Seyla & Barry Cohen, Shellie Specter & Bob Davidson, Carol & Marv Weisberg, Judy & Phil Ciorciari, Beryl & Towfig Arjmand, Anne & Mark Rubin, RosaLee & Will Rudman, Carol & Burton Hirsch, Bunny Levere, Shirley & Bob Bassin, Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld, Susan & Nat Ritter, Carolyn & Tracey Roth, Sandy Stone, Suzann & Steve Yussen, Linda & Marc Simon, Karen & Stanley Deutsch, Deborah & Robert Fidel, Fern & Andrew Jaffe, Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, Jane & Lester Friedberg, Stacy & David Braverman, Sue & Chuck Center, Susan & Joel Pittelman

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund In Memory of: Amir Mashadi by Michael Rubner, Jane & Rabbi James Perman

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A s of November 7th

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM General Fund

In Memory of: Alan Silbovitz by Karyn & Rowan Samuel Isabelle Seidman, Roslyn Burns, Robert Seidman by Judy & Phil Ciorciari Robert Ross by Dana & Elliott Corn David Brick by Helene & Bernie Weiss Len Feiman by Donald Feiman Bob Ross by Steven Zeidner, Debbie & Arnold Most, Ruth & Conrad Heisman, Nina Iser, Lawrence & Joan Cohen, Julie Ross Dick Kravitz by Jo Kravitz Donna Oshry Highstein by Sam Oshry Susan Wareck by Carol & Michael Levy Ilene Helfand by Gene Helfand Sidney Gordon, Ray Gordon by Ellen & Michael Gordon Joseph Dessoff by Nancy & Ed Colodny Edward Speiser by Blanche & Mark Speiser Mary Grossman by Debby & Jeff Waranch Samuel Steinhouse by Diana & Carl Steinhouse Goldie Ross by Marilyn Ross In Honor of: Gene Katz on his 85th birthday by Barb & Len Cutler, Linda & Jerry Wainick Sheldon Starman and his Michigan Wolverines In A ppreciation:

By Elaine Chase

By Elizabeth & J. Kevin Smith Of HHD Services by Janice Margolin, Joann & Daniel Roth, David Steckler, Sydell & Michael Zimmerman

R eligious School

In Memory of: Karen Ciorciari by Judy & Phil Cirociari Allen Katz by Al & Roz Katz

In Memory of: Sonny Raichlien by Cecille Raichlen Blanche Sernovitz by Millie & James Sernovitz Rebecca Snyder by Carol & Marv Weisberg Sherman Krivit by Carol & Burton Hirsch Hattie Berman by Mardelle & Bennett Berman Bob Ross by Audrey Marcus, Betty & Thomas Ross Gertrude Frankel, Joseph Brenner by Maxine & Harvey Brenner Herman Gold, Saul Ertag by Eileen & Bill Ertag Marcus Gish by Alice & Javk Gish Mona Popkin by Celia Deifik In Honor of: Jacob Samuel becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Karyn & Rowan Samuel In A ppreciation:

By Lisa & Richard Mair

By Herman Tarnow Bob Ross by Marilyn Ross In A ppreciation: Michelle Sodini-Rubin & Paul Rubin

R abbi James and Jane Perman Library In Memory of: Leo Morrison, Iris Abel by Jean Morrison Elinor Hayum by Robert Hayum

Endowment Fund

In Memory of: Amir Mashadi by Fran & Rob Nossen P. Peter Bassewitz by Lisa & Harold Lauber Bob Ross by Ellen & Steve Goldberg

Low Family Endowment Fund

William Freschel K iddush Fund

In Memory of: Harriet Modlin, Arthur Bassewitz, P. Peter Bassewitz, Sara Bassewitz, Michael Glaser, Max Bassewitz, Mildred Bassewitz, Pearl Glaser, and Amir Mashadi

by Bobbi Bassewitz Murray Cassell by Brian Cassell In Honor of: Sheldon Starman on his 75th birthday by Jane & Rabbi Jim Perman In A ppreciation:

By RosaLee & Will Rudman

Flower Fund

In Honor Of: Alexis Heuer on her becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Stephanie & Neil Heuer Eitan Doryoseph becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Ruth Dorfman Zachary Braverman becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Stacy & David Braverman

Mitzvah Food Basket Fund

R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory of: Rose Jaffe by Liz & Alan Jaffe In Honor of: Alexis Heuer becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Honey Berkle Endowment Fund In Memory of: Sophie Berkle by Shelly Berkle

Shalom Preschool & K indergarten Enrichment Fund In Memory of: Clara Ganzman by Wendy Riedel Evelyn Alexander by Cheryl & Ed Alexander In A ppreciation: Of Jane Galler by Karyn & Rowan Samuel

By Simone & Michael Marks

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund In Memory of: Sylvia Kassalow, Everett Kassalow by Lynn & Richard Prosten

In Memory of: Marvin Tucker by Randi Barr In Honor of: Eitan Doryoseph becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Ruth Dorfman Zachary Braverman becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Stacy & David Braverman

Lillian and David Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice

In Memory of: Sarah Shaw by Jane & Paul Shaw Robert Millstone by Susan & Nat Ritter Amy Post by Debra Laites & Ben Post Rhoda Levine by Jane & Paul Shaw Rose Mallinger by Marc & Linda Simon

Youth Activities Fund

In Memory of: Sadie Walkenberg, Jacob Beitchman, Frank Walkenberg

A dult Education Fund In Memory of: Lottie Riedel by Wendy Riedel

Temple Security Fund

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Thank You!

In Memory of: Theodore Bollt by Laurie & Roberto Bollt

Tribute Garden

In Memory of: Lillian Koplovsky by Lee Kaye

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM A

Beyond

Above

Living, Loving, and Sharing Judaism

R abbi’s Circle $10,000 Anonymous Myra and Mort Friedman Stuart and Estelle Price Anne and Mark Rubin Don and Arlene Shapiro Janet and Howard Solot

Supporter $5,000

Shelly Berkle The Kaufman Family Michael Pierce Michael and Phyllis Seaman Michal Wiesler

Sponsor $2,000

Anonymous Edward and Judith Anchel Carol Clarke Barb and Len Cutler David Dembo Deborah and Bob Fidel Rachel and Howard Gutman Fran and Rob Nossen Gil Rashbaum Susan and Nat Ritter Arlene and Bob Subin Joel Waltzer Hetty, Scott, and Michael Weinstein Bernie and Helene Weiss Jay and Susan Weiss

Pillar $1,000

Anonymous Chad Atkins and Debra Antzis Jane Berger Bennett and Mardelle Berman Iris Bland Todd and Lauren Brodie Marty and Karen Cohn Peter and Myra Cristall Karen and Stan Deutsch Jennifer and Marc Fleischer Fern and Andrew Jaffe Merrylee and Joseph Kandel Byron and Joan Krantz Gracia Kuller Nina and Moises Levy Michael and Carol Levy

Pillar $1,000

Veora and John Little Scott and Simone Lutgert Ralph and Bonnie Mandell Jennifer Siegal-Miller and Adam Miller Vickie Nolen Judi Palay Marcelle Reiss Mae Riefberg Naida and Mike Rodman Irene Smith Judi and Dan Spintman Sandy Stone Nancy White Nancy and Jack Wiadro Debbie and Barry Zvibleman

Friend $500

Phyllis Barolsky Irv Berzon Bonnie Bodin Maria Bollt Adrienne and Kenneth Charak Ed and Lori Cohen Barbara Druckman Lin and Gary Dworkin Victoria Cooper and Alan Einhorn Susan and Yale Freeman Ken and Diana Goldstein Bruce Graev Lon Gratz and Jane Schiff Linda Hamburger Bob Hayum Fredda and David Isaacson Al and Roz Katz Bobbie and Gene Katz Toby Kleban Levine Ron and Lin Klein Gail and Howard Lanznar David Lipman Jim and Jane Perman Judy and Chuck Picus Debbie Laites and Ben Post Judit and Richard Price Wendy Riedel Barbara and Loren Rosenbach Michael Rubner Sandy and Len Schuman

Friend $500

Myra Shapiro Jessica and Scott Shwedel David and Gay Silberg Gene and Carol Simon Russell and Gail Smith Marshall and Pat Sutker Zdenka Tichy and Eric Wasser Mark and Leslie Wasserman Susan and Alvin Wichard Barbara Winthrop Beth and Brian Wolff

Builder $250

Cheryl and Ed Alexander Randi Barr Bob and Shirley Bassin Stanley Berger Arthur and Susan Bookbinder Ted and Nancy Brother Larry and Lois Cohen Mimi and Buzz Cohn Harvey and Cissy Dezen Stanley and Mignon Farb Susan and Jeffrey Feld Carole and Jason Flegel Alan and Eva Freeman Alice and Jack Gish Jeri Hall and Ted Goldberg Matty Hasson Michael Horowitz Larry and Wendy Israelite Ron and Arline Kaplan Alan and Corky Kaplan Peter and Anne Klein Henry Kraus Jo Kravitz Carol and Larry Kurlander Hilda and Marty Levine Barry and Mary-Beth Levitz Godfrey Levy Shelley and Jacob Lieb Nancy Brown and Bill Maltby Martin Millender Marty Nicolau Susan and Joel Pittelman Susan and Jack Rabin Micki and Bob Ravitz

s of

November 16th

Builder $250

Rick and Ellaine Rosen Ed and Helen Rosenthal Lyle and Gloria Rosenzweig Ivan Seligman, M.D. Michael and Arlene Sobol Sheryl and Lee Spielman Sheldon and Betsy Starman Gail and Mel Ufberg Allen and Marla Weiss Joan Werhane Wilbur and Carole Yellin Judy and Mel Zahn

I/We Care

Howie and Sheila Agranat Irvin and Annette Blass Burt and Arlene Blustein Lydia Bond Gerry and Eleanor Bonder Sandy and Ira Broadman Judy and Neil Cohen Bob Davidson and Shellie Specter Robyn Deering Linda Denning Sandy and Irv Epstein Ruth and Kal Faye Helene Fuchs Geraldine and Nelson Glueck Gene Helfand Lisa and Dale Katz Bill Kaye Ira and Barbara Kushnir Dottie Magen Mark Malone and Frances Kline Ida and Jeff Margolis Nancy and Terry Meyer Robin and Andy Mintz Cindy and Mark Nusbaum Ronnie and Mel Poplock David and Stephanie Portman Paul Rosofsky Rowan and Karyn Samuel Lanie and Marty Samuels James and Millie Sernovitz Bruce and Carol Sherman Mark Shiffman and Allison Tucker Ann and Mike Swartz Rosalie and Perry Switzen Jan and Shelly Whitman Arlene Yedid Suzann and Steve Yussen Sandi and Burt Zucker Steph Zurick

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Exceptional Concerts & Stunning Performances

NAPLES ORCHESTRA & CHORUS Artistic Director Max Rabinovitsj internationally renowned Conductor and violinist

February 2nd at 7pm & February 3rd at 3:30pm Majestic Beethoven with Aaron Chan

Winner in the young artists ASEAN International Concerto Competition. Violin Concert in D & Symphony No. 4.

March 16th at 7pm & March 17th at 3:30pm Classic Masterpieces with Joey Wenda

Acclaimed soloist, pursuing his oboe performance Doctorate. Haydn, Sinfonia No. 48, Mozart Oboe Concerto & Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4, “The Italian”.

April 27th at 7pm & April 28th at 3:30pm

April 6th at 7pm & April 7th at 3:30pm Musical Journey with Thomas Mesa

Charismatic cellist who toured with Itzak Perlman.

Vivaldi, Concerto for Violin & Cello, Tchaikovsky and Piazzola & Bizet, Symphony in C.

Broadway Melodies with Jessica Grové

Recently on Broadway in “A Little Night Music”.

Selections from “My Fair Lady”, “Wizard of Oz” & “Guys and Dolls”.

Join us for our 2019 NOC Concert Season Season Series $80 • Individual Performance Tickets $25 Temple Shalom • 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119

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There’s still time to get the best selection of menorahs, candles, gelt, gifts, toys,decorations, Chanukah cards, gift wrap and more!

Hours Sunday - 9am to 12pm (When Religious School is in session) Tuesday through Friday - 10am to 12:30pm Wednesday afternoon by appointment Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Rd • Naples, FL 34119 239-455-3030

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US

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Bending the A rc Toward Moral Justice - Movies that M atter

e at Temple Shalom are accustomed to working on projects in hopes they will move the world toward justice.

We sponsor a Tikkun Olam committee to discover ways to be effective in repairing the world. We ask for High Holy Days donations to The Harry Chapin Food Bank to help those affected by food insecurity. On Mitzvah Day, we pile into the Temple and toil for hours. We co-sponsor events like a film festival dedicated to embracing the struggles for human rights. We know the day is long and the work is hard. But we willingly do it.

The next “Movies That Matter” film demonstrates how another dedicated group worked to bend the arc toward moral justice.

In a tiny Haitian hillside community more than 30 years ago, Paul Farmer, then still in medical school, clocked long hours to provide Presented by basic health care in a local clinic. Joined by co-founders Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Ophelia Dahl, Todd McCormack and Thomas White, Movies Dr. Farmer created Partners In Health to deliver world-class health That Matter care to impoverished villagers. It is now the largest nonprofit health SWFL care provider in Haiti, and an inspiration to others worldwide. a diff ere nce These improbable heroes, barely past their teens, are the focus of We CA N ma ke the 2017 documentary Bending the Arc, which details the struggle EDUCATING, ENGAGING, AND FACILITATING DISCUSSION to provide the often-ignored poor with what the PIH founders AROUND HUMAN RIGHTS TOPICS THROUGH FILM. deem a human right: quality health care. Combining inexperience Admission is FREE! Reservations required for each film While the movie tickets are free, donations help cover costs for Movies that Matter so we can with idealism, they explored new ways to deliver health care. be inclusive of all who want to learn about these important issues, regardless of ability to pay for tickets.

TO RSVP, DONATE, and see SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, They formed partnerships with the patients themselves. They please visit the Events page at www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org adopted a revolutionary but controversial model based on medical anthropology. They trained their neighbors, impoverished Haitian BENDING THE ARC Monday, December 10 at 6:00pm villagers, to become health care workers.

South Regional Library Most impressive, these pioneers treated diseases that experts had 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy long ignored because they were considered too difficult, and too Naples, FL 34113 expensive, to treat in those who could not pay. Now that’s bending The story of Dr. Paul Farmer and others who work on the frontlines of the global health crisis to the arc! prove the difference dedicated professionals can This will be the final film in the “Movies That Matter” festival. make in what may seem to be hopeless situations.

Venue sponsor: South Regional Library It is fitting that this is set for Monday, December 10—the 70th anniversary of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights. Post-film discussion with: Badenoch, CEO, Hope for Haiti Expect the screening at 6:00 p.m. at South Regional Library, 8065 Skyler Stephanie Vick, M.S., B.S.N., R.N., Administrator, Collier County Health Department Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Dr. Allen Menkin will facilitate the Dr. Phil Regala, Naples-based orthopedic surgeon active with voluntary medical groups discussion and Q & A session to follow the film.

A dmission for this last film in the series, like the others, is free but requires a reservation; a suggested donation is $10. Sponsors help cover expenses so the film can be available to anyone interested in this topic, regardless of their ability to pay for tickets. To learn about sponsorships, contact Tim at the Holocaust Museum, 239-263-9200, or via e-mail Tim@HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org. To RSVP or to donate, visit the Events page at www.HolocaustMuseum SWFL.org.

- Carole J. Greene Wednesday, December 6 at 1:00pm & Tuesday, December 11 at 6:00pm Do you like to bead?

This program benefits the children of the Guadalupe Center. There is a minimal cost of $18 unless you bring your own supplies.

Contact Carol Hirsch at chirsch1951@gmail.com for more information.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US Tikkun Olam Council Chair Ken Goldstein

A re You Good For Nothing?

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mother was having trouble with her 10 year old son. He was behaving just like a 10 year old boy by acting up and doing some naughty things. She tried to punish him each time by sending him to his room but that didn’t seem to work. She finally sat him down for a talk. “Why are you being so bad? What does it take for you to be good?” Her son responded, “I’ll be good if you buy me a new computer game. I’ll be good if you buy me a new baseball glove.” Frustrated, the mother says, “Why can’t you be more like your father? He is good for nothing!”

Many of our members give their time and energy to volunteer at the Naples Senior Center, the Guadalupe Center and The Harry Chapin Food Bank just to name a few of the many volunteer opportunities here in Southwest Florida. They don’t get any newspaper articles about the work they do nor do they get to do interviews on television. They certainly don’t get paid. You might say they are just “good for nothing.”

The Tikkun Olam Council contacted St. Matthew’s House about volunteering by serving meals on Christmas Day. If you want to join us, please go to the www.stmatthewshouse.org and register as a volunteer. You will find the registration under the “Ways to Help” section of their website. You can also call Michelle Mendoza, Volunteer Coordinator, at (239) 774-0500 ext. 114. What better way to spend part of your Christmas Day than by helping others and being…good for nothing!

For more information about volunteering at St. Matthew’s House on Christmas Day or about getting involved with the Tikkun Olam Council please contact Ken Goldstein at A letter of thanks from the Naples Senior Center at JFCS. kengoldstein@mac.com

We’ ’ ’ r e not just members....

We’ ’ re FAMILY! ! !

Temple Shalom cares about YOU! ! !

If you need temporary assitance with meals because of an illness, recent hospital stay or loss of a loved one, we can prepare a meal for you.

Meals of Love

Be one of the first to volunteer to cook a meal for a member of our Temple Shalom family who is ill or bereaved.

Contact Nancy Brown 239-597-3922 or Harriet Lickhalter 239-514-1802

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The Compassionate Friends of SWFL

I am a bereaved parent. On January 26, 2009, my oldest daughter, Shelli, died from a brain tumor at 26 years old. Even though we received an outpouring of support from our family, friends and Temple Shalom family it seemed that no one really understood the depth of grief that my husband, Ron, and I were experiencing. We attended various bereavement groups but most dealt with the loss of a spouse or parent. Our grief was different; it was out of order. It was hard to wrap our heads around this tragic loss and all we wanted was for someone to show us how to navigate this “new normal.” Then one day a friend told me about Compassionate Friends, a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child, so we decided to go to a meeting. As we sat in the room with other parents we heard them talk about the same feelings that we had and we realized then that we were not alone in our grief and that these parents understood what we were going through.

Compassionate Friends became our life line that day and has remained so today.

Compassionate Friends is a nonprofessional, peer to peer organization run by parents and grandparents who have all experienced the loss of their child or children.

The mission of The Compassionate Friends says “When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.”

Our local chapter, The Compassionate Friends of Southwest Florida holds two meetings a month: The 2nd Monday of the Month at Vineyards Community Park @ 7pm 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples, FL 34119 The 4th Saturday of the Month at Unity Bonita @ 9am 28285 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Please contact us at (239) 690-7801, info@tcfswfl.org, or www.tcfswfl.org -Caren Plotkin 33

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Save the Date Reminders...

Family Shabbat Experience February 8th Pre-Gala Party - February 21st Soulful Shabbat - February 22nd Men’s Club Dinner Theatre - February 23rd Gala 2019 - March 9th

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Religious School 9:00am Confirmation Class 9:00am Sunday Hebrew School 11:30am First Night of Chanukah

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3 Chanukah in Mercato 5:00pm (offsite)

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NO Sunday Hebrew School Religious School Chanukah Party 9:00am BBYO Luncheon 1:30pm

Wise Aging Year 2 - 1:00pm

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Movies that Matter 7:00pm (offsite)

NO Religious School or Sunday Hebrew School

Preschool Chanukah Celebration Sisterhood Board 1:00pm Meeting 10:00am Hebrew School 4:45pm Melton Class Confirmation Year 3 - 2:00pm Class 4:45pm Melton Class Year 2 - 10:00am

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Melton Class - Year 2 10:00am

Sisterhood Luncheon 11:30am

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Hebrew School 4:45pm

Melton Class - Year 3 2:00pm

Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm

6 FIDF Solidarity Event 7:00pm

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BBYO Shabbat 7:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

8 Bar Mitzvah of Eitan Aviv Doryoseph Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

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Marketing Committee Meeting 2:00pm Fundraising Steering Committee Meeting 3:00pm

14 Meet & Greet 6:30pm

Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm

Book talk and Shabbat Evening Service with Choir 7:30pm

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Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

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Melton Class Year 2 - 10:00am

NO Hebrew School

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

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Temple Offices Closed

NO Hebrew School

Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

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Melton Class Year 3 - 2:00pm

Cabaret Night 7:00pm

Board Meeting 7:00pm

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Torah Talk 8:30am

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Preschool Winter Camp

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Religious School 9:00am Sunday Hebrew School 11:30am

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Religious School 9:00am

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Holocaust Museum Tour 10:00am

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Wise Aging Year 2 - 1:00pm

6th grade trip to Holocaust Museum 9:00am

Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament 8:30am Melton Class Year 2 10:00am Melton Class Year 3 2:00pm The Jewsicals 7:00pm

Hebrew School 4:45pm

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Melton Class Year 2 - 10:00am Melton Class Year 3 - 2:00pm

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NO Religious Temple Offices School or Sunday Closed Hebrew School

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Confirmation Class 4:45pm

Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm

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Endowment Meeting 1:00pm Marketing and Meeting 2:00pm Fundraising Steering Committee 3:00pm

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Religious School 9:00am Confirmation Class 9:00am Sunday Hebrew School 11:30am Scholar in Residence Weekend

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Preschool PreK Orientation 9:30am

Hebrew School 4:45pm

NO Hebrew School

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Melton Class Year 2 - 10:00am Melton Class Year 3 - 2:00pm

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Federation Shabbat with Choir 7:30pm

12 Bar Mitzvah of Daniel & Tom Isakov Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

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Preschool Lions Orientation 9:30am

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Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Preschool Tu B’shevat Garden Seder 11:00am New Member Potluck 6:00pm Soulful Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

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Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm Scholar in Residence Weekend

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am Scholar in Residence Weekend

Wise Aging Year 1 - 1:00pm

Jewish Bereavement Spirtuality 12:30 Group 10:30am

Board Meeting 7:00pm

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5 Torah Talk 8:30am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Jewish Bereavement Spirtuality 12:30 Group 10:30am

Melton Class Year 3 - 2:00pm MLK Day

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Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm

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Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm

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Melton Class Year 2 - 10:00am

Wise Aging Year 1 - 1:00pm

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Preschool Winter Camp

Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm

Sunday Hebrew School 11:30am

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Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Isenberg Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Bat Mitzvah of Kylie Bell

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Wise Aging Year 1 - 1:00pm

Hebrew School 4:45pm

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