The Voice - December 2022

VOLUME XLIII |Kislev/Tevet 5783 | NUMBER 5

Happy Hanukkah!

DECEMBER 2022

Join us for a pre-Hannukah party on Friday, December 16. See page 11!

M I S S I O N

S T A T E M E N T

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

Clergy Senior Rabbi Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu

Staff

Board of Trustees

mblack@naplestemple.org

President Leonard Teitelbaum

Program & Engagement Director Megan Black Receptionist Leslie Bautista

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Music Director Dr. James Cochran

Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman

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Rabbi Emeritus James H. Perman, D.D. rabbi@naples.net

Maintenance Technician Pedro Cruz

Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org

Preschool Admin. Assistant Julie Fischer preschool@naplestemple.org

Professional Staff

Education Admin. Assistant Mary Flores

Executive Director Deborah Fidel

Director of Marketing Esther Garfield

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A/V Tech Dustin Herl

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Groundskeeper Rick Holsbeke

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Editor—Jeanette Fischer 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.

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Education Assistant Lijena Shurdhi

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First Vice President Joshua Garfield Second Vice President Robin Mintz Third Vice President Merrill Hassenfeld Treasurer Susan Ritter Financial Secretary Steve Pino Recording Secretary Jacky Abrams Immediate Past President Daryl Sissman Sisterhood President Barbara Druckman Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin Temple Historian Howard Glicken Board Liaisons Ed Alexander Bobbie Katz The Honorable Kyle Cohen Susan Hager Andy Karpman Eric Meyer Stacy Nicolau Estelle Price Jack Rabin Jessica Rosen Diane Schwartz Mel Zahn

C L E R GY M E S S AG E Cantor

Donna Azu

As we prepare to celebrate Hanukkah, our festival of light and miracles, I’m thrilled to share that we will be welcoming our daughter, Mila Joy Azu into the covenant. The Simchat Bat (celebration of the daughter) will take place during Shabbat services on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 pm. During the naming, blessings will be bestowed upon Mila, and we will announce her Hebrew name to the community. As members of our One Family, nothing would give us more joy than to have you join us in this joyous celebration!

Simchat Bat Baby Naming

We invite you to celebrate with us as our daughter

Mila Joy is given her Hebrew name Friday, December 16 at 7:30pm Temple Shalom Steve and Cantor Donna Azu 3

C L E R GY M E S S AG E Director of Lifelong Learning

Rabbi Ariel Boxman Chanukah is approaching and we are so excited to celebrate as a community. Below are some fun, family activities that can be done at home. Enjoy!

1. Make a pasta menorah for Channukah Make a menorah for Channukah out of dry pasta! It is both usable and beautiful, and most of all, fun to make. Simply glue some rigatoni pasta on to a flat lasagna noodle and then spray paint with silver acrylic paint. Add your candles and enjoy! Check out this link for more detailed instructions: tinyurl.com/pastamenorah 2. Host a latke tasting Latkes (potato pancakes) are traditionally made with shredded potatoes. However, they can also be made with all sorts of alternatives. Try a few different recipes and see which ones your children like best!

My favorites include sweet potato and zucchini. However, I am excited to try out onion and cauliflower this year! Check out this link for some fun ideas to try! tinyurl.com/latkerecipes2022 3. Make Channukah slime!

Slime is all the rage right now for our littles! It is a great opportunity to do a science experiment and learn about Channukah at the same time! Make sure to store in an air tight container so that it can be used over and over again! Check out the recipe and instructions here: tinyurl.com/hannukahslime 4. Do an act of loving kindness While it is especially fun to receive gifts on Channukah, it is also a wonderful time to teach children about the importance of giving back to others. Instead of giving gifts to your children on all eight nights, dedicate one night as a special night to give to others. On this night do a community service project as a family. Fun family community service projects include assembling peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a local shelter, cleaning out closets and donating used clothing and toys to Goodwill, and making homemade dog toys and giving to a local animal shelter.

We hope you enjoy these Channukah activities for you and your family.

Wishing you a sweet and happy holiday!

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L E A D E R S H I P M E S S AG E Executive Director

Deborah Fidel In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wrote that there is nothing new under the sun. Well, he obviously never visited Temple Shalom!

We have so many new programs and events planned for the year in addition to our traditional worship and adult education offerings, that it is a huge challenge to fit it all into our emails and The Voice!

When you join Temple Shalom, you may be drawn in by the wonderful sermons, outstanding music and yummy onegs on Friday nights, but you quickly learn that there is so much more for you here when you join “One Family.”

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Check out Kadima, our new outdoor adventure group. They meet monthly to hike, bike, kayak, paddleboard and more. Would you like to meet other members of Temple in a relaxed, social setting? Shalom@Home is a neighborhood based get together in private homes.

The Empty Nesters and New Members groups dine out and get to know each other while breaking bread. If mah jongg is your thing, we have a weekly game. Like to cook? Watch a Foodie Film with and learn how to cook Jewish foods!

Do you have young children? Want to meet other young families? We meet at local parks and playgrounds for Shabbat Sha-play every month. Shalom Café is a regular happening for parents at Temple Shalom on Sunday mornings. Enjoy a nosh and a hear different speakers talk about raising Jewish children while the kids are in YESh (Religious School). There is even babysitting available for your littlest ones.

Sisterhood will be holding a Canasta Tournament and a Fashion Show this year, in addition to their fabulously successful Mah Jongg tourney. We are forming TEN new havurahs (small groups who meet monthly to socialize and celebrate holidays together) this month, doubling our total number of groups!

I could go on and on. Whether you are looking for a robust Social Action Committee, active Men’s Club or stimulating Adult Education, there is something for you at Temple.

Temple Shalom is a special place. The staff and I work overtime to keep it that way by constantly brainstorming and bouncing ideas off one another and finding new and creative ways to fulfill our mission to “foster[ing] connections- one to another, Temple, Israel, Torah and God.” We hope you agree.

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WO R S H I P W I T H U S

Shabbat Worship Times Friday Evening Service - 7:30pm

Can’t make it in person?

You can join us online!

Followed by the oneg

Saturday mornings - 10:00am

Now being livestreamed from the Chapel!

BBYO Shabbat

Friday, December 9 at 7:30pm

Soulful Shabbat & Baby Naming Ceremony for Mila Azu Friday, December 16 at 7:30pm

Followed by latkes & donuts!

Livestream

www.naplestemple.org/media

Facebook

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Garden Shabbat

Friday, December 23 at 5:00pm Join us in the Temple Shalom Tribute Garden for an outdoor Shabbat. Please bring a chair.

“More than the Jewish people has kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept the Jewish people.”

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celebrating sixty years

Diamonds

are forever

Susan and Nat Ritter – Honorees for Diamond Anniversary Celebration

By Carole J Greene

Rarely do we see a couple like the Ritters, who are always so happy to be together. To say they are a perfect match would be an understatement.

Nat and Susan Ritter exchanged vows under the chupah at Temple Shalom in December 2011, with Rabbi Adam Miller conducting the service and Rabbi James Perman offering a blessing. Since that time, they have never argued. Never. Still honeymooning? You betcha!

Nat was born and reared in Dayton, Ohio, where his parents, who were both Holocaust survivors, moved in 1951. His father was Orthodox, his mother, Reform, so of course he was raised Conservative.

He graduated from Miami University in Ohio and went to Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry.

After a residency in general dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, he undertook specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Kentucky. He returned to Dayton and set up his practice, married Wendy Zuckerwise and was widowed just 8 short years later.

Susan was born and reared in Buffalo, New York. After graduation from the University of Maryland, she moved to Annapolis and was employed as a CPA with a public accounting firm in Washington, D.C. She and her husband, Rob Millstone moved around quite a bit over the years, until they arrived in Naples in 2004. Shortly after the move to Florida, Rob was diagnosed with cancer, which took him quickly.

“When Rob died,” Susan said, “the doctor asked if he could call anyone for me. Rabbi Perman came to mind. The doctor phoned him—it was 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.—and he came. From then on, he was very helpful and caring.” She spoke of many ways Temple Shalom helped her during her husband’s illness and after she became a widow.

For a while, Susan paddled her own canoe, but after Nat Ritter bought a condo here in 2010, their unofficial matchmakers, Lee Kaye and Bobbie Myers, introduced them to each other. Nat was still operating his orthodontics practice in Dayton, and only coming down for long weekends, but they started dating.

“On New Year’s Eve 2010/2011,” Susan said, “I don’t know what moved me, but I phoned Nat to wish him a happy new year.” That’s when their relationship “started getting serious,” said Nat. He sold his Continued

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practice in 2011 and moved here full-time. Their romance blossomed. And it is still blooming!

Temple Shalom has offered them a family—neither had children—and became central to their lives. Nat said, “Temple Shalom is a big part of our life. It is important to have a Jewish home, and we feel very much at home there. I’ve always had a strong feeling for my Judaism. The Temple expands my Jewish identity.”

Susan has been active at Temple Shalom in many ways. Serving on several committees, she especially enjoyed planning Rabbi Miller’s Installation. Currently, she is the elected Treasurer of the Temple—for the second time. She belongs to Sisterhood, and Nat, to Men’s Club. A few years back, the pair chaired the Above & Beyond Campaign. Their own financial contributions have been consistently above and beyond, demonstrating where their hearts are.

When Executive Director Deborah Fidel asked Susan to stop by her office after a meeting for a little chat last summer, Susan was nervous. Laughing, Susan recalled, “I felt like a student being told to report to the principal. But Deborah was quick to point out that I wasn’t in trouble – to the contrary!”

Nat and I were both very surprised to be invited to be part of the Temple’s annual fundraiser in this way. It never occurred to us that we’d be chosen for this honor.” Their humility is just another one of the qualities that makes this couple so special.

On March 25, 2023, Nat and Susan Ritter will join Dan and Judi Spintman as honorees of the dinner and mystery theater evening titled “Diamonds Are Forever.” Can’t think of a better way to celebrate Temple Shalom’s 60th—diamond—anniversary. Save the date on your calendar, and watch for information to make your reservation for this gala fundraiser.

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JOIN US! SHABBAT MORNING TORAH STUDY

Weekly

MAH JONGG

Saturdays at 8:30am via Zoom

Fridays

Study the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of clergy. Text sheets will be shared online.

12:30 pm to 2:30 pM RSVPs are required tinyurl.com/TSMahJongg

Learners of all levels are welcome.

or email Megan Black at

Zoom link can be found in the weekly email or by contacting education@naplestemple.org.

JEWISH YOGA Mondays 10:30am VIA ZOOM

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

Open to all.

No experience necessary.

Join anytime.

mblack@naplestemple.org

ISRAEL 11:00am via BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Monday, November 28 "PIN"

by Zeruya Shalev

Registration is required for this very popular class. Cost - $54 Space is limited

To register, contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030

Contact Michael Rubner for Zoom link info exfgomsu@aol.com

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MITZVAH DAY BLOOD DRIVE A chance to save lives!

Sunday, January 22 8:30am to 1:30pm at Temple Shalom Photo ID req.

Minimum age 16 (with parent consent) Minimum weight 110 lbs

Please contact Di Karpman at dikarpman@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

SHOP HANUKKAH

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Make a Meal: Do a Mitzvah!

This is a great way to brighten someone's day and show you care.

Choose your level of participation according to your schedule. No For more information contact regular or long-term Bobbie Katz at 239-353-5963 or commitment required. gbkatz5804@aol.com For more information contact Bobbie Katz at 239-353-5963 or gbkatz5804@aol.com

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KADIMA

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), a Bereavement Support Group was developed for widows who are grieving for a loved one. The group, which observes confidentiality of communication, meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at Temple Shalom.

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

LET'S GO! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GROUP

Hike at CREW Marsh Trails

The CREW Marsh Hiking Trails offer 5.5 miles of loop trails through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, popash slough & along the edge of a 5,000 acre sawgrass marsh.

Sign Up Now

The facilitators, Arline Kaplan, Ph.D., and Leslie Wasserman, M.A., are members of Temple Shalom.

Both Arline and Leslie, licensed in New York and Michigan respectively, have extensive experience with groups and with people experiencing grief and loss.

December 11, 8:45am After submitting your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email containing details about the event. Each participant must sign a waiver (will be sent with confirmation email).

www.naplestemple.org/form/kadima_crew_hike

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Cantor Donna Azu and the Men’s Club Team Up for a Delicious Day of Deli!

Do you love to watch movies and enjoy delicious food?

Join Cantor Azu for Foodie Films on Sunday, January 8 at 5:00pm. View the film, “Deli Man,” a documentary by Eric Greenberg Anjou, focusing on owners of Jewish delis that face challenges in the wake of skyrocketing rents, changing demographics and more.

While you enjoy the movie, you have the option of enjoying a delicious deli meal purchased through the Men’s Club Deli Meal Pick-up Fundraiser for just $31. Your meal will be waiting for you inside Temple Shalom at 5:00pm Can’t make the movie, but still want a deli meal? No problem. The Men’s Club will have your meal available for pick up between 2:30pm and 4:30pm in the Temple Shalom parking lot.

RSVP is required for the movie. Deli meal orders must be received by January 2.

There are TWO ways to RSVP and order a meal: Visit tinyurl.com/TSDeli to RSVP for the movie and to order your deli meal.

OR Use the form on the next page to order your deli meal by check, and, if you’re plnning to attend the film as well, please email Cantor Azu at dazu@naplestemple.org.

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BOX MEALS FROM BEN’S KOSHER DELI PICK-UP AT TEMPLE SHALOM Sunday, January 8 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm This is a great way to support the Men’s Club and all they do for our community!

THE COST IS $31 PER BOX. EACH BOX INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Choice of one sandwich - (Pastrami, Corned Beef, Turkey, or Roast Beef) Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pickles and Condiments Choice of a Round Potato Knish, Kasha Knish or Potato Latke

Check out Ben’s Kosher Deli - www.bensdeli.net

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NAME _______________________________________________

PHONE____________________

EMAIL_______________________________________________ Choice of meat for each sandwich ordered:

Choose one of the following for each meal ordered

PASTRAMI

ROAST BEEF

ROUND POTATO KNISH

CORNED BEEF

TURKEY

POTATO LATKE

KASHA KNISH

TOTAL NUMBER OF MEALS ORDERED _________ X $31 = TOTAL __________________ Make checks payable to Temple Shalom Men’s Club Mail completed form and check to Ron Yasbin 3317 Baltic Dr. • Naples, FL 34119

Questions? Contact Ron Yasbin at 702-765-4170 or by email at ryasbin@alumni.psu.edu

FORM & CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 2

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August 16 to October 13

ISRAEL CORNER

By Andy Karpman

Artist Village of Ein Hod

The Artists Village of Ein Hod sits on a hill overlooking the beaches of Atlit and a Crusaders’ fortress, off the old Tel Aviv-Haifa Highway. It was established in 1953, based on a concept devised by a group of artists led by Marcel Janco – building the first Israeli artists’ village to provide its residents with a supportive and creative framework. Though the first decades were hard, the founders persisted thanks to their ideals and vision, which promoted the only artists village in Israel.

The communal aspects of life are managed by a General Assembly and an Executive Committee, elected every 2 years. Current population is several hundred families, and it has two kindergartens, a youth center, and extensive communal activities.

The village belongs to the Hof Carmel Regional Council that stretches along the Mediterranean coast and Mt. Carmel’s western slopes, from south of Tirat Carmel to north of Caesarea. This strip of land is popular with bike and horse riders, hikers, and vacationers. It is surrounded by the blue sea, golden sands, evergreen forests, olive groves, vineyards, banana plantations, and lush orchards.

Council settlements offer a variety of rental huts, guesthouses, resorts, picnic sites, romantic beaches, fine restaurants, wineries, organic farms, and more. Visitors can choose numerous hiking tracks that run through breathtaking vistas and unique nature reserves, including the internationally-important Nahal HaMearot (River of Caves) Nature Reserve where cavemen bones were discovered.

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BEADING FOR BETTERMENT Thursday, Dec. 8 at 12:00pm Monday, Dec. 12 at 12:00pm The Beading for Betterment program makes beaded jewelry for children at the Guadalupe Center to give mothers and grandmothers for Mothers’ Day each year.

If you are interested in participating please contact Carol Hirsch at chirsch1951@gmail.com.

Supplies are provided for $18. (Money used to buy new supplies) FREE if you bring your own supplies!

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SOLOT 2023 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Join with other future leaders of Temple Shalom for this interesting, important learning opportunity!

Leading people (or organizations) can be challenging. Leading a religious organization can be even more so. This program has been designed to help Temple Shalom members who have been effective, successful leaders in their personal lives explore and, potentially, transition into leadership roles at Temple Shalom. The Solot Leadership program, taught by the Temple Shalom professional and lay leadership team, will focus on:

Principles of Jewish Leaders The Key Tenets of Relational Judaism Leading at Temple Shalom

AT TEMPLE SHALOM WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00PM JANUARY 18, 25 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15

Living as "One Family" The Temple Shalom Strategic Plan Opportunities for Future Leaders

Let us know you are interested by contacting

info@naplestemple.org or 239-455-3030

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Vo l u n t e e r H i g h l i g h t PHIL FREEMAN – A VOLUNTEER FOR ALL SEASONS

By Carole J. Greene

Please go on a time-travel adventure with me—back to the time prior to the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown. A person receiving attention from Phil Freeman in his volunteer activities at that time would have been a patient at one of the NCH hospitals in Naples. Up to that time, he had been visiting Temple Shalom members in the hospital, offering a cheery voice, a happy smile, and perhaps a familiar face to perk them up. This has always been a big help for our clergy, as he could keep them apprised about patients who would appreciate a clergy visit, or those going home soon so a visitor might encounter an empty room.

Such a job is not open to just anyone. Phil—and anyone else who does this service—must be credentialed. He took a class the hospital offers, to demonstrate the proper way to handle such visitation.

What to say and do, what not to say and do. After he passed muster with the hospital, he posed for a photo to be included on a badge designating him as official lay clergy. But his learning did not stop there. He then sat down with Rabbi Miller to absorb details pertinent to the needs of hospitalized Temple members.

“My first stop each time I visited was the NCH chaplain’s office” said Phil. “With Pastor Jennie Thomas at the helm, the spiritual care office is in great hands. She would have a list prepared for me with names and room numbers of all patients who had indicated they were Jewish. Then I’d check to see if they were Temple Shalom members. Sometimes, I’d go ahead and visit them even if they weren’t members. I was always received with appreciation.”

Because of HIPPA privacy laws, he could not take home with him that day’s patient list. He had to dispose of it in a special place inside NCH. Protocol changed when COVID hit. Then, only patients and essential medical personnel were allowed in the hospitals. Pastor Thomas continued to supply Phil with lists of Jewish patients, but now his visitation turned to the telephone.

Today, Phil says, “I make about twenty calls a week. This averages to about a thousand calls a year. And I’ve been visiting or calling for ten years now. With few exceptions, such calls have been well received.”

Phil notes that he applauds Temple Shalom clergy for their efforts to follow up on visits and phone calls.

“I’m just glad I can provide this service to help them out.”

No doubt, once NCH permits his return in person, Phil will again be our clergy’s faithful helper for hospital visitation. Much as he loves this volunteer activity, Phil won’t be able to do it forever. If this sounds like something you might like to do, let Executive Director Deborah Fidel know so she can have a backup ready for that eventual day when Phil feels the need to step down.

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Challah from the Heart delivers challahs to members of our One Family.

If you would like to be part of the group and help bake and/or deliver a challah to share joy and comfort for Shabbat, please email Megan Black,

ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS

Program & Engagement Director, at mblack@naplestemple.org

With Cantor Donna Azu Did you miss out on celebrating becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the age of 13? Would you like to learn to read and chant from the Torah? Are you looking for the next learning opportunity in your Jewish journey? If you've DATE AND PLACE answered yes, then our Adult B'nai Mitzvah 28 November 2021 Anywhere St., Anyyou!

City class 123 may be for Contact Cantor Donna Azu for more information at dazu@naplestemple.org

A private link will be emailed to the congregation 48 hours prior to the concert.

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NEW MEMBERS

As of November 18

Lonnie Aronson I moved from St. Louis, MO in August. I am a retired nurse. My parents lived in Naples since 1967. My husband and I lived in Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. We lived in St. Louis for over 40 years.

I have two adult children and three grandchildren. I have been very lucky to travel and have had many great experiences. I live in a senior living environment and am loving being here. I have two sisters and family here so it’s great to be here.

Merle & Larry Shuman Merle and Larry Shuman have been married for 51 years and have lived north of Boston their whole lives.

They have two sons, one in Massachusetts and one in northern California. They have 4 grandchildren, 3 girls and 1 boy. Larry was a CPA and is currently serving on the board of a local bank in Massachusetts.

They both have done volunteer work for their Temple, serving as Men’s Club president and Merle as fundraising vice president of the Sisterhood. They both enjoy traveling in the US and abroad. They are happy to have settled in Naples to enjoy their retirement.

Linda Friedman & Jeff Crell Jeff and Linda Crell are loving parents to three sons: David, Matthew and Andrew as well as adoring grandparents to Cora (7) and Leo (4). They met in the Chicagoland area and retired to Naples. Jeff grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and was a Regional Sales Manager for medical equipment with a few companies over the course of his career. Linda grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and was the General Counsel for Astellas Pharma a multinational pharmaceutical company for close to thirty years. Jeff and Linda love to travel and look forward to many more trips with children and grandchildren.

Jamie Flately Born and raised in Port Jefferson Station, NY, Jamie moved to Florida when she was 10. She is currently an elementary school counselor, a high school coach and an Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University.

During her time in college, Jamie was a member of Hillel and had the privilege of going to Israel on a Birthright trip. After college she spent some time as a docent at the Holocaust Museum. In her “free time” she is at home with her two dogs (Ghia & Arnie) and her hamster (Taz) and she is a lifelong fan of Notre Dame. Becoming a member of Temple Shalom is the next stop on her spiritual (Jewish) journey. She looks forward to attending Temple services and events as part of the One Family.

Welcome to all of our new members!

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Beth Pirrone

Elliott Singer

Stacey Blicker

Barry Rothman

Brigitte Sabbag

Rachel Cohen

Louise Warshauer

Marty Siegal

Phyllis Seaman

Toni Morgenstein

Kenarette Corl

Julia Harris

Nancy Reilly

Stephen Cohen

Frank Paulson

Ron Lasofsky

Robert Goetz

Helena Fishbein

Stu Warshauer

Dick Matties

David Fleisher

Jane Perman

Barbara Steckler

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Gail Lanznar

Kyle Caruso

Carol Woods

Mike Swartz

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Natalie Lewis

Lydia Bond

Sandra Sanfilippo

Diane Jacobs

Margo Rosenfeld

Dan Abrams

Irene Adler

Jeff Waranch

Ellen Salup

Steve Suden

Sue Waldman

Larry DuKatz

Rogerio Santos

Joel Lipman

Abbie Sladick

Sherry Zailer

Henry Kraus

Jeff Grant Debbie Wyman

Julie Fischer

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Robert Greenfield 2 3

Joan Toder

David Kaufman 4

Dimitry Roytberg

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Barry Potekin

Keren Alpert 10

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Richard Toder

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Sandy Demovsky

Sam Varsano

Marla Weiss

Jonathan Greenspahn

John Reilly

Eileen Cohen

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Ana Garro

Evan Oslick

Bobbie Lublin

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Stu Schweitzer

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Myra Hackel

Stephen Schreier

Roberta Macchio

Peter Klein

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Jeani Park

Josh Isenberg

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Charles Levine

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Jack Wiadro

David Feinstein Eric Blicker

Stephen Jacobson

Gayle Dorio

Helaine Lender

Leda Lubin

Cari Johnson

Stephen Bacharach

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Pauline Hendel

Ed Feldman

Lawrence Raab

Joyce Levy

Ed Cohen

Barbara Suden

Diana Steinhouse

Susie Sokolik

Ilya Slutsker Karen Wilner

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C E L E B R AT E W I T H U S

Anniversaries - December 3

Cari & Gregg Johnson

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Michael & Nancy Hurwitz

Neil & Irina Koppel

Rob & Fran Nossen

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Barry & Judy Freedman

David & Joan Friedman

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Josh & Marcia Buckman

Bruce & Anne Kaplan

Marshall & Elaine Paisner

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Paul & Alla Colon

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Stan & Fran Kaufman

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Richard & Judit Price

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Dan & Vivi Goldsmith

Steve & Donna Goldstein

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Richard & Sandra Cohen

Jim & Suellen Weiner

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Bob & Arlene Subin 24

Mike & Sue Horowitz

Landon Frim & Lisa de Niese

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David & Stephanie Portman

Howard & Kathy Zack

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Michael & Marsha Goldstein

David & Judi Lazan 18

Ken & Judi Rotskoff

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Elliot & Helene Lerner

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Dale & Lisa Katz

Dae & Sue Waldman 27

Robert & Paula Maisel 28

Neil & Glenda Stein

Simchas

Gabriel & Lucia Kohn Todd & Lauren Brodie Honey & Bobby Kessler

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Avie & Donna Goldstein

Congratulations!

Sheila and Howard Agranat announced the birth of their first great-gtandchild, Benjamin Noah Agranat.

The Collier County Bar Association has recognized Jason Korn as the 2022 recipient of the Donald E. Van Koughnet Lion of the Law Award for Professionalism.

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SISTERHOOD Sisterhood President

Barbara Druckman Thursday, Dec. 22 1:30pm Perman Library Temple Shalom “The Last Kings of Shanghai”

by Jonathan Kaufman Facilitated by Betty Schwartz For more information on the Sisterhood and to download a membership application, visit the Sisterhood page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website at

Mark your calendar!

JAN 11

Mah Jongg Tournament Sisterhood sponsors JFGN Book JAN 20 Festival

FEB 14 Sisterhood & Men's Club Luncheon

FEB 10 Sisterhood Shabbat MAR 14 Sisterhood Luncheon

MAR 29 Women's Seder

APR 20 Canasta Tournament

Board Installation APR 25 Sisterhood & Luncheon

Watch your email and the monthly issue of The Voice for more information on these upcoming Sisterhood events and programs.

www.naplestemple.org

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ALL PERSONAL INJURY CASES TAKEN INCLUDING AUTO, MOTORCYCLE, AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS, DOG BITES AND WRONGFUL DEATH.

Law Office of Tammy Strohl, P.A.

TIKKUN OLAM Tikkun Olam Volunteers Chair

Don Belmont “For me every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart every time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” - Elie Wiesel Like many others, our gathering with family and/or friends at Thanksgiving often contains some small attempt to actually give thanks. “Let’s go around the table and say what we’re each thankful for.” It doesn’t always work out like in the movies, but we try. We all could find something to be grateful for: friendship, love, health, the joy and beauty of a Naples sunset, a Temple community, the freedom to express ourselves, uplifting music, the success of our favorite sports team, food on the table. The list goes on and on. We all can find something for which we are grateful.

And at this time of year of thanks and gift-giving and family togetherness and tradition, I hope we each also take some time to feel the discomfort of others, their loneliness, their health issues or private struggles, their hunger, their lack of control in their lives. Perhaps expressions of gratitude are not as forthcoming if you are a member of an oppressed minority, or disadvantaged, or hungry or homeless. It is difficult to be grateful when you are dispossessed and during times of adversity.

There is a balance between gratitude for what we have and discomfort for what we see lacking around us. This time of year, let’s use that as a motivation to make the world a better place – to do the work of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Perhaps lend a hand to someone who could use it. Even a kind word, a letter of gratitude, a phone call or a visit – can all be a comfort. Wondering what to gift your friends and family for Hanukkah? How about making a donation in their honor to your favorite charity. Support the Temple. Support the local community through the Rainbow of Hope project. Support a national or international charitable organization. Support the people you interact with every day with an attitude of kindness and respect. Volunteer your time. There are so many ways to give thanks, and likewise, so many opportunities to help others in their time of need.

Interested in joining the TOV? Visit the TOV page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website or, contact TOV Chair, Don Belmont, at djbelmont@gmail.com.

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MEN’S CLUB Men’s Club President

Ron Yasbin Happy Hanukkah! Today we mostly think of Hanukkah as a holiday for children, I have always looked at it as our celebration of our independence victory and as the struggle that saved the future generations. So, it really should be a holiday to think about our children, their education, their well being and the thriving of Judaism.

The Men’s Club is proud of the support that we have been providing to those aims. This year we have already pledged $10,000 to a challenge fund that has upgraded and will continue to upgrade the curriculum in YESh as well as provided support for the Sukkot celebration and the purchase of a new digital projector that will service both the Temple and the Schools. In addition, we have committed funds to help defray the costs of the students traveling with Rabbi Miller to Washington, DC for the RAC trip.

Mark your calendar!

JAN. 8

Deli Meal Pick-up with Cantor's Foodie Film program

FEB. 14

Joint Sisterhood & Men's Club Luncheon at 11:30am.

MAR. 4

Men's Club Dinner Theatre - "Jersey Boys"

Watch your email and the monthly issue of The Voice for more information on these upcoming Sisterhood events and programs.

With respect to the wider community, we have just established six scholarships for BBYO students to attend national events, as well as donated to food banks, and those organizations supporting disaster relief and care for the homeless in Collier County. We can only continue to provide this type of support through our membership dues and the success of our fundraisers.

That is why it is so important that the men of Temple Shalom join the Men’s Club and that everyone who can, and is interested, participate in our fundraisers. Take a look at our line-up of upcoming events and add them to your calendar. Remember we not only want members, we also want ideas and leaders. I can be reached by email at ryasbin@alumni.psu.edu

For more information on the Men’s Club and to download a membership application, visit the Men’s Club page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website - www.naplestemple.org 30

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Dinner from 5:30pm to 7:00pm Performance at 7:30pm $105 per person

(Gratuities included, bar extra)

Please support this major fundraising effort.

Proceeds benefit Temple Shalom’s educational programs for children as well as other worthy causes.

Complete the form below and mail it with your check, payable to Temple Shalom Men's Club, to Ed Cohen, 11522 Mallard Court, Naples, FL 34119 Your tickets will be available at the Men's Club table at the theatre on the night of the performance.

Questions? Contact Ed Cohen at EdCohenpt@gmail.com

Name _________________________________________________________ Phone_________________

Email __________________________________

Number of Tickets @ $105 each _________________ Yes! Please list me as a Patron in the program book for $______ Name for recognition___________________________________________ Ticket reservations must be received by February 25 On a separate sheet of paper, please write the names of those you wish to be seated with. Requests will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.

Total enclosed _________

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Let us put our background, contacts and expertise to work for you!

The Samuel Team Karyn Samuel 239.537.3732 Rowan Samuel 239.298.3555 www.lovingnaples.com The Samuel Team will donate 10% of our net commission to Temple Shalom in your honor.

YA H R Z E I T S 2 Rose Aizenshtat Thelma Baker Barbara Barron Sophie Berkle James Bernard Elene Bobele Sarah Boodman Dr. Edwin R. Brody Harry Chemerow Peter Churdar Iris Cohn Philip Datz Benjamin Dinaburg Dr. M. George Drutz Herbert Dustin Rose Fliegel Jean Frank Martin Freedman Sybil Golden Betty Goldman Janet Goldsmith Charlie Goodman Vera Heilbrun Charles Hyman Sylvia Ichel Abraham Katz H. Brantley Katz Sol Lasofsky Kurt Levi Sophia Lickhalter Solomon Linz Beatrice Lorber Janette Manheim Rose Meltzer Fanny Millstein Ruth Morrison Albert Oppenheim Meyer Palay Joseph C. Perman Samuel Poplock Zoe Elena Press Zoe Press Daniel Robert Rashbaum Dorothy Richmond Agnes Rosen

2 Steven Barry Saperstein Ada Siegel Joan Slous Jean Spielman Jerome Stein Robert Stovall Murry Sussman Mark Symons Marvin Tucker Dora Vogel Max Waldman Samuel Wasserman Maynard R. Weinstein Dr. Samuel Weisberg Rose Winkler Olga Yasbin 9 Sam Bender Charles Berger Mollie Berliss Steven Bluhm Lena Burke Murray Cassell Evelyn C. Davis Jack Donnerstag Hannah Drucker Arthur George Fidel Gertrude Frankel Enoch Fredericks Ruth Freedman Helen Fritz Jean Geren Beatrice Glenn Sidney Goldberg Jacob Goldsmith Sarah Goold Joseph Gordon Mark Grusin Julia Huff-Rivett Adeline H Kassmir David Kleiner May Lipton Golda Ludmanov Gabriel H. Luff Irving Melnick Herbert Parker

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- December 2022

Jerome Phillips Denny Pollack Ethel Rosenthal Ruth Rosenweig Joseph E. Rubenstein Paul Schwebel Ted Sernovitz Ethel Sherman Abe Skurow

Harry Snyder Herbert Spiegel Rosa Stein Mollie Suden Sarah Tannenhaus Morris Treiser Max Tucker Nora Weber Howard Wohlmuth Frieda Zahn 16 Edith Abels Morris Acker Marion Anderson Sally Anderson Eva Barr Stephen Bell Lillian Berger Dorothy Berliss Leon Bush Alice Cohn Alan Dessoff Jerold M Dinaburg John Roger Edelberg Theodore Fink Edward Fishman Rose Frank Stephanie Freedman Morris Freschel Charlotte Freschel Mack Fried Mildred Friedberg Gertrude J. Gerber Henry S Goldberg Jack Goldstein Freya Greenspahn Alan Jay Grossman

16 William Gundlack Robert Gurman Ann Hendler Sherry Hyman Mary Kakitsis Samuel Katz Selma Katz Seymour Katz Edward Kauffman Miriam Selma Kiven Alfred I. Krause Gloria Kushnir Morris Loinger Mollie Mitchell Jeanette Nichols Larry Orenstein Doris Anna Peltz Denny Pollock Tullia Santini Julius Schmitzer Rubin Schwab Reuben Schwartz Rebecca Shapiro Rose Shapiro Sydnor Shatz Minette Gross Sissman Sara Slous Charles Sobelman Simon Stein Karen Swanson Bertha Swartz Perry Switzen Lillian Teitelbaum Ardmore Thompson Max Waldman Harry D. Wolinsky 23 Amy L. Albin Beverly Allen David Appelbaum Max Bassin Louise Bernard Solomon Cahan Max Chervitz Meyer Cohen Isidor Demovsky Continued

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YA H R Z E I T S 23 Richard Diamond Rose Dinaburg Shirley Fink Beatrice Frankel Louis Fritz Nelson Glueck Zaki Gordon Nathan Grossman

- December 2022

30 Edward Berger Esther Berkowitz Sidney Bernstein Chuck Binder Dr. Blaine Block Larry Braen Evelyn Brenner Louis Broadman

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Davina Rife Shirley Rubinfeld Maurice Rubner Benjamin Sandler Rhea Savell Leah Schwartzman Maryn Schwebel Bren Sylvia Sherman

Estelle Klepper Herman

Samuel Cantor

Bernard Shnider

Edythe Kaden Lamont Kaplan Philip Kaster Morris Katz Blake Aaron Kiven Sam Kohan Janet Lee Krassner Dr. Ralph Kroot Erwin Kusmer Abraham Lichtenstein Bruce Luntz Gloria Molasky Murray Moskowitz Donald Moskowitz Marla Joyce Perlman Gertrude Randall Frieda Rosenblum Lillian Rubenfeld Jacob Schroeder Samuel Schwalb Steve Shore Ben Slumpsky William Smith Russell Rusty Smith III Sandra Lee Sokolik Pearl Solomon Irwin Spiegel Jack Spielman Esther Tickton Katz David Warshauer Lawrence Wasserman N. Arthur Wasserman Thelma Akabas Weiss Justin Wolfe Joan Wolfman

Abraham Citrin Samuel Coane Isidore Cohen Augusta Cohen Louis Cohen Anna Cohn David Cotler Marvin Crell Edward Dendooven Henrietta Feldblum Richard Flagel Rosa May Frank Kenneth Freedman Mary Glassman Jerome Glenn Stanley Goodman Terry Jacobson Herman Jaffe Shirley Kanter Emma Karlin Bessie Kessler Norman Kiven Edward Kleban Stacey Anne Klein Shirley L. Kraus Tillie Kreisler Leonid Kuskovsky Pauline G. Levy Fred Liebrader Miriam Maiman Erv Miller Clare S. Nusbaum Boris Ostrovsky Ruth Poplock Lois Rashbaum

Meyer Silverstein Debra Slutsker Ruth Solomon Molly Starman Victor Jerry Weil Leslie Weiss Mitchell Weiss Hannah Weiss Ari Weiss Albert Wiadro Minnie Wolf Aaron Leo Wood Sylvia Zeidner

RECENTLY DECEASED (As of 11/27/2022) Peter Churdar Cousin of Korrin Wagar James “Jim” Miller Father of Rabbi Adam Miller Howie Bregstein & Mike Stern Cousins of Barb and Len Cutler Pat Kavulik Sister-in-law of Barb and Len Cutler Stanley Katz & Roy Dickstein Friends of Barb and Len Cutler Dr. Stephen Rosofsky Brother of Paul Rosofsky Ruth Kanter Mother of Carol Clarke

For many generations, Jews have made it a custom to remember their loved ones and sanctify their joyous events with a charitable donation. At Temple Shalom, there are several ways for us to remember or honor a loved one and give thanks for milestone events in our lives. Please consider a yahrzeit plaque, Tribute Garden paver, leaf on the Tree of Life, or dedicating a Torah portion in the Illustrated Torah as a permanent remembrance. Your generosity will contribute to the future of Temple Shalom.

Scan the QR codes below with the camera on your cellphone to go directly to an order form, or call the Temple Shalom office for assistance.

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T Z E DA K A H Showing We Care Contributions to Temple Shalom funds are wonderful ways to show your appreciation of family and friends, to celebrate happy occasions and to honor the memories of loved ones. We suggest a minimum donation of chai ($18.00).

With a minimum donation of chai, a notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree and mention will be published in The Voice. To make a donation, visit the donation page on the website at www.naplestemple.org, or call the Temple office at 239-455-3030.

Operations Funds General Fund Supports Temple operations

Security Fund Improves safety and security

Worship Funds Memorial Fund Donations in memory of loved ones

William Freschel Kiddush Fund Provides Kiddush lunch each Saturday following worship services. A $250 donation sponsors Kiddush in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Flower Fund Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $200 donation sponsors flowers in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Mitzvah Baskets Fund

Education Funds

Endowment Funds

Adult Education Fund

General Endowment

Enhances adult education programs

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

YESh Enrichment Fund Augments educational programming for youth

Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund Religious School scholarships

Polster YESh Scholarship Fund Religious School scholarships

Ben Calmenson Fund Sponsors children to attend Jewish camp

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund Enrichment activities for Religious School teachers

Youth Activities Fund

Financial assistance for our youth to attend Camp Coleman, regional/ national youth conventions, and Israel summer experiences.

Preschool Enrichment Fund Special programs in Preschool

Arby Lipman Children’s Library

For the purchase of books, magazines subscriptions and supplies

For the purpose of enhancing, improving and maintaining Temple Shalom’s livestreaming capabilities

Library Fund

Rabbi James & Jane Perman Library Books, magazine subscriptions and slides

Graev Family Endowment Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Kraus Scholar-In-Residence Endowment Brings visiting scholars to the Temple

Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Endowment Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

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

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment Truly Nolen Family Endowment Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Artist-in-Residence Fund

Janet & Howard Solot Endowment

Stephen & Rhonda Brazina Family Fund

Stuart & Estelle Price A/V Fund

Supports the Cantorial Music Program

Audio and video music for children

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

Prayer books and Torah commentaries.

Prayer books - $54, Torah commentary - $100 High Holy Days prayer books (set) - $118

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

Supports the Religious School (YESh)

Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. $200

Prayerbook Fund

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children’s Music Shelf

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

Enhances music at Temple Shalom

Honey Berkle Endowment

Enhances Adult Education Programs

Social Action Fund David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice

Supports Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities

Mitzvah Day Fund

Supports Temple Shalom’s Mitzvah Day programs

Oneg Shabbat Fund

Sponsors Onegs in celebration of an event or to honor someone. This fund is administered by Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Please contact Barbara Druckman at 239-405-1141.

To recruit and train future leaders of Temple Shalom

Stephen & Bebe Saks Endowment Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Clergy Funds 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

Rabbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Rabbi’s work

D O N AT I O N S

November 3 to November 27

ABOVE & BEYOND

GENERAL FUND

Jackie Sallade from Nancy Kahn Sidney Bernstein from Sam Oshry

Rabbi Miller and Cantor Azu from Anita Dinerstein Mae Riefberg’s special birthday from Debby & Jeff Waranch

In Memory Of

ADULT EDUCATION In Honor Of

Mae Riefberg for her special birthday from Judi & Dan Spintman Moises & Nina Levy's anniversary from Iris Bland Alan & Freddi Peltz's Anniversary from Iris Bland Dan & Judi Spintman from Iris Bland

In Memory Of

Barbara "Bobbie" Bassewitz from Iris Bland Linda Endler from Iris Bland

In Appreciation Of

Jane Perman on the occasion of her birthday from Sandy Parker & Elliot Feinberg

CANTOR AZU’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation Of

Cantor Azu for coming to our new home and hanging our mezuzah with us from Dr. Larry & Tracey Albert Cantor Azu from Robyn Deering

In Celebration Of

Amelia’s Bat Mitzvah from the Scappaticcio Family

DISASTER RELIEF FUND

Thank you to the Rainbow of Hope project for holding Alta Rockers concert from Philip Michel Thank you to the Alta Rockers for a fabulous concert from Barbara & Gene Goldenziel

In Memory Of

Bobbi Bassewitz from Harold & Lisa Lauber P. Peter Bassewitz from Harold & Lisa Lauber Frances Yohay from Linda Denning Ruth Kantor from Liz Jaffe

ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of

In Honor Of

In Memory Of

James “Jim” Miller

Carol & Bruce Sherman Diane and Hank Schwartz Edward & Cheryl Alexander Howard and Barbara Glicken Harold and Lisa Lauber Jeanette & Glenn Fischer Sherry and Stephen Pino Stacy Nicolau Susan & Nat Ritter Alexandre & Jessica Rosen Carl Ruwalski from Ellen & Michael Hoffman Richard Barr from InBarr Devora Bennett from Janet & Howard Solot Lillian Koplovsky from Lee Kaye Helen Louise Fogel from Leon Kravetz Dr Joseph Dessoff from Nancy Colodny Irvin Blass from Natalie Berman

HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory Of

Bertha Applebaum from Shelly Berkle James “Jim” Miller from Shelly Berkle

MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of James “Jim” Miller

Anne & Peter Klein Janet & Monte Rosen Mark & Susan Sherwin Seymour Daniels from Shelly & Paul Nelson

Devie Bennett from The Sissman Family Ruth Kanter from The Sissman Family

PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

FLOWER FUND/ FOOD BASKET DONATIONS

Dr. Stephen Rosofsky from Dr. Randi Tucker Barr James “Jim” Miller from Fara Singer

In Memory Of

In Memory Of

Vera Heilbrun from Linda Russell

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November 3 to November 27

D O N AT I O N S

RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY

RABBI MILLER DISCRETIONARY FUND

Jane Perman’s special birthday from Andy & Di Karpman Jane Perman’s birthday from Bobbie Lublin

Mae Riefberg on her special birthday from Bobbie Lublin Abe & Pat Levy on their anniversary from Jeff & Ida Margolis

In Celebration Of In Honor Of

Rabbi James Perman’s birthday from Howie & Sheila Agranat Becky Cornacchia's birthday from Iris Bland Jane Perman's special birthday from Laurie Cowan Phillips & Ric Phillips

SECURITY FUND In Memory Of

Ruth Kanter from Marv & Carol Weisberg Rhoda Faith Levine from Paul & Jane Shaw

STEPHEN AND RHONDA BRAZINA FAMILY FUND In Memory Of

Ruth Kanter from Rhonda Brazina

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES FUND In Memory Of

James “Jim” Miller from Jane & Rabbi James Perman

Thank you!

Donations can be made to Temple Shalom in honor of or in memory of a loved one, to mark a simcha, show your appreciation, or simply to support Temple Shalom.

You can make your donation online at naplestemple.org/payment.php, or by calling the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

Gifts will be acknowledged in The Voice each month.

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Best Wishes To

In Celebration Of

Amelia’s Bat Mitzvah from Denise Scappaticcio

In Honor Of

Rabbi Frank Muller's birthday from Iris Bland Rabbi Miller’s & Jennifer Siegal-Miller's anniversary from Iris Bland Rabbi Miller from Judith Levitt Rabbi Miller from Thomas & Betty Ross

In Memory Of James “Jim” Miller

Andrew & Sydelle B. Weinberger Bobbie Lublin Mark & Leslie Wasserman Andy & Di Karpman Arlene, Bob & Laura Subin Barbara & Gene Goldenziel Burton & Carol Hirsch Carolyn, Tracey, Lindsay, Adam & Samantha Roth Cindy & George Rubin Darren, Tammy, Hanah & Nathan Samuel Debby & Jeff Waranch Deenalil Caplan Dr. Larry & Tracey Albert Dr. Randi Tucker Barr Felicia & Ken Anchor Frances & Robert Nossen Gayle & Marty Dorio Howard & Karen Wilner Jane & Paul Shaw Janet and Howard Solot Judi and Dan Spintman Karen and Gary Sanders Todd & Lauren Brodie Laurie Cowan Phillips & Ric Phillips Marv & Carol Weisberg Mignon & Stanley Farb Nancy Kahn Sandy Parker & Elliot Feinberg Scott Weinstein Sheila & Howie Agranat Sherrill & Ron Yasbin Susan and Joel Pittelman Susan and Thomas Hager Don Weisberg David Wolf from Howie & Sheila Agranat Devie Bennett from Howie & Sheila Agranat Ruth Kanter from Jeff & Ida Margolis

A B OV E & B E YO N D

As of November 27

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Torah Circle - $18,000 & Above Carol Clarke Merrill Hassenfeld & Dr. Paula Brody Steve & Bebe Saks Jay & Susan Weiss

$380,000

Rabbi’s Circle - $10,000 - $17,999

$330,000

Anonymous Mort & Myra Friedman Dan & Linda Carp Bob & Marsha Karp Mark & Anne Rubin Don & Arlene Shapiro Anthony & Ashley Solomon Howard & Janet Solot Joan Werhane

Supporters - $5,000 - $9,999 Stacy & David Braverman Michael & Anna Pierce Nat & Susan Ritter Mae Riefberg Phyllis Seaman David & Daryl Sissman Fran St. Fleur Leonard Teitelbaum Michal Wiesler

“Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah” – Jerusalem Talmud, Pe’ah 1:1

Sponsors - $2,000 - $4,999 Shelly Berkle Sue Bookbinder Len & Barb Cutler Steven & Shelley Einhorn Howard & Rachel Gutman Bob & Deborah Fidel Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Jaclk & Judy Kaufman David Millstein Rob & Fran Nossen

Steve & Sherry Pino Wayne & Toby Press Gilbert Rashbaum Darren Samuel & Tammy Strohl-Samuel Irene B. Smith Russell & Gail Smith Bob & Arline Subin Jerry & Linda Wainick Joel Waltzer Mark & Leslie Wasserman Bernie Weiss

Thank You!

Continued

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As of November 27

A B OV E & B E YO N D

Pillar - $1,000 - $1,999

Friend - $500 - $999

Susie Adler Howard & Sheila Agranat Cantor Donna & Steve Azu Bennett & Mardelle Berman Roberto & Laurie Bollt David & Janet Blum Phil & Judy Ciorciari Barbara Cohen

Karen Cohn David Dembo Jack & Alice Gish Nancy Kahn Ed Kaufman Gracia Kuller Robert & Barbara Levine Michelle Levine-Troupp Eric & P.J. Meyer Ronald & Paula Meyer Rabbi Adam Miller & Jennifer Siegal-Miller Stuart & Linda Miller Sam Oshry Judi Palay Jane & Rabbi James Perman Rick & Ellaine Rosen Rabbi Ariel Boxman & Asher Saida Marc & Joan Saperstein Jane Schiff Mark Schulman & Judy Copeland Schulman Ivan Seligman, M.D. Samuel Seltzer Mark & Susan Sherwin Judith & Dan Spintman Joyce Shapiro Steckman

Anonymous Walter & Eleanor Angoff Lonnie Aronson Bonnie Bodin Ted & Nancy Brother David Citrin Miriam & Burton Cohn Sandra Diamond Barbara Druckman Bruce Graev Linda Hamburger Mathilde Hasson Al & Roz Katz Gene & Bobbie Katz Henry Kraus Geoffrey & Fran Kroll Ben Z. Post & Debbie Laites Michael & Carol Levy Rochelle & Jacob Lieb Richard & Marianne Matties Judy & Chuck (z”l) Picus Jack & Susan Rabin Hank & Diane Schwartz Ellen Siegal Sheldon & Betsy Starman Jim Gooodman & Robin Tapper Rich & Sara Treiser

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A B OV E & B E YO N D Builders - $250 - $499 Anonymous (2) Ed & Cheryl Alexander Nancy & Robert Armocida Phyllis Barolsky Bill & Randi Barr Robert & Shirley Bassin Dr. Lydia Simone Bond Maury & Stacey Bozman Tom & Barbara Carlstrom Kyle & Rachel Cohen Larry & Lois Cohen Neil & Judy Cohen Marcy Cotton Stanley & Karen Deutsch Mignon & Stanley Farb Kal & Ruth Faye Alan & Eva Freeman Lois & Robert Frost Robert Hayum David & Fredda Isaacson Larry & Wendy Israelite Dale & Lisa Katz Mike & Eileen Katz Jo Ann Kravitz Marvin & Carol Lader Moises & Nina Levy Bob & Leda Lubin Ralph & Bonnie Mandell Ida & Jeff Margolis Sandra Raizes Wendy Riedel Lyle & Gloria Rosenzweig Marc & Lila Rosenweig Sandra Sanfilippo Sherri & Lee Spielman Allen & Marla Weiss Mel & Judy Zahn

As of November 27

I/We Care

Stephen Bacharach Rita Bernstein Eleanor Bonder Kathy Braddock Harvey & Katie Cohen Bob Davidson & Shellie Specter Linda Denning Martin Feins Julie Fischer Glenn & Jeanette Fischer Nancy Garfien Tom & Susan Hager Neil & Stephanie Heuer Alan & Liz Jaffe Stuart & Judy Kaplan Andy & Di Karpman Ira & Barbara Kushnir Bernie Lashinsky David & judith Lazan Gale Lazarus Mary-Beth Levitz Bobbie Lublin Robert & Paula Maisel Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Robin & Andy Mintz Elyse & Bob Morande Alexandre & Jessica Rosen Michael Rubenstein Michael Rubner Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag Rowan & Karyn Samuel Martin & Lanie Samuels William & Caroline Schulhof Avra Schwab Stephen Solarsh Mel & Leslie Springman Steve & Valerie Stewart Russell & Janet Sobelman Michael & Ann Swartz Lisa & Norman Vogel Marv & Carol Weisberg Barry & Surelle Wind Barbara Winthrop Jan Whitman

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December 2022 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Wednesday 1

Choir rehearsal 7:00pm

Friday 2 Baby & Me 9:00am Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Saturday 3 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d see pg. 9

Shabbat evening service with choir 7:30pm 4 YESh Judaics 9:00am Shalom Yeladim 9:00am Confirmation class 9:15am

5 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See page 9

Shalom Café 9:30am

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7 Sisterhood Board Thinking About meeting 10:00am Good & Evil 12:00pm See page 14 Cruise info Session 11:30am For registered attendees Sisterhood New Member Wine & Cheese 5:30pm

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13

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Beading for Betterment 12:00pm See page 16

9 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

10 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d see pg. 9

BBYO Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

YESh Hebrew 11:30am Cabaret Night 7:00pm 11 Kadima 8:45am See page 14

YESh Judaics 9:00am Family Program 9:00am Kindergarten Consecration 10:00am

12 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm See page 27

16 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

17 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

See page 9

RSVP req’ d - see pg. 9

Beading for Betterment 12:00pm

Chanukah, Soulful Shabbat, Mila Azu’s Baby Naming 7:30pm

See page 16

PS Moms Night Out 7:30pm

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No YESH

See page 14

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

YESh Hebrew 11:30am 1st Night of Hanukkah

14 Thinking About Good & Evil 12:00pm

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Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See page 9

21 Thinking About Good & Evil 12:00pm

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23 Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

24 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat in the Garden 5:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d - see pg. 9

See page 14

TOV meeting 1:30pm*

Livestream Concert 8:00pm

Community Hanukkah in Mercato 5:00pm 25 No YESH

26 Temple Office Closed Preschool Closed

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30 Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

31 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d - see page 9

Programs and events with an * take place via Zoom. All events are subject to change. Please check the calendar on the Temple Shalom website and your emails for updated information.

January 2023 Sunday 1

Monday 2 Temple Office Closed

Tuesday

Wednesday

3 4 Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:00am

MeltonPreschool Closed Foundations 10:00am See page 14

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

5 MeltonKabbalah 10:00am

6 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

7 Torah Study 8:30am*

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

RSVP required - see page 9

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

See page 14

See page 14

Congregational Shabbat Dinner 6:00pm New Member Shabbat 7:30pm

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5th grade B’nai Mitzvah Dates

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Shalom Yeladim 9:00am

9 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See page 9

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

10 MeltonFoundations 10:00am See page 14 Adult Hebrew Year 2 - 1:00pm

11 Sisterhood Mah Jongg Torunament 8:30am -4:30pm

12 MeltonKabbalah 10:00am

13 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

14 Torah Study 8:30am*

See page 26

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

RSVP required - see page 9

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

See page 11

Adult Hebrew Year 1 - 2:00pm

Men’s Club Deli Pick-up 2:30pm4:30pm

See page 14

Shabbat ShaPlay 10:00am offsite

See page 14

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

19 MeltonKabbalah 10:00am

20 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

21 Torah Study 8:30am*

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

RSVP required - see page 9

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

See page 11

See page 13

Foodie Film 5:00pm See page 12 15 No YESH

16 Temple Office Closed Preschool Closed

17 MeltonFoundations 10:00am

18 Tov Meeting 1:30pm

Adult Hebrew Year 2 - 1:00pm

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

See page 14

See page 11

Adult Hebrew Year 1 - 2:00pm

See page 17

See page 26

Executive committee mtg.

7:30pm* 23 Mitzvah Day PS Baby & Me 9:00am - 12:00pm 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See page 9

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am* See page 9

24 MeltonFoundations 10:00am See page 14 Adult Hebrew Year 2 - 1:00pm See page 11

Adult Hebrew Year 1 - 2:00pm See page 11

Board mtg.

7:30pm 29 YESh Judaics 9:00am Shalom Café 9:30am YESh Hebrew 11:30am

30 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

31 MeltonFoundations 10:00am See page 14

PS Moms Night Out 7:30pm

See page 11

See page 9

Adult Hebrew Year 2 - 1:00pm Adult Hebrew Year 1 - 2:00pm

See page 14

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

See page 11

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See page 14

Family Shabbat 6:30pm Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm

25 Beading for Betterment 12:00pm

26 MeltonKabbalah 10:00am

27 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

28 Torah Study 8:30am*

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

RSVP required - see page 9

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

See page 18

See page 17

See page 14

See page 14

Choir rehearsal 7:00pm

Shabbat service 7:30pm

Programs and events with an * take place via Zoom. All events are subject to change. Please check the calendar on the Temple Shalom website and your emails for updated information.

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