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June/July 2020 Volume XL Sivan/Tamuz/Av 5780 Number 9
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A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant President R abbi Randi Butterworth Daryl Sissman Adam F. Miller rbutterworth@naplestemple.org First Vice President amiller@naplestemple.org M aintenance Technician Ed Kaufman Cantor Pedro Cruz Second Vice President maintenance@naplestemple.org Donna Azu Merrill Hassenfeld Director of Communications dazu@naplestemple.org Third Vice President Jeanette Fischer R abbi Educator Robin Mintz jfischer@naplestemple.org Ariel Boxman Treasurer Temple R eceptionist aboxman@naplestemple.org Susan Ritter Julie Fischer Financial Secretary R abbi Emeritus receptionist@naplestemple.org Steve Pino James H. Perman, D.D. Controller R ecording Secretary rabbi@naples.net Maxine Gould Dr. John Little mgould@naplestemple.org rofessional taff Immediate Past President Development Coordinator Executive Director Debra Antzis Shayna Aronson Deborah R. Fidel Sisterhood President saronson@naplestemple.org dfidel@naplestemple.org Karen Cohn M aintenance Technician Preschool Director Men’s Club President Rick Holsbeke Susan Feld, Ed. S. Ron Yasbin maintenance@naplestemple.org sfeld@naplestemple.org Historical Society Music Director Helen Weinfeld Jim Cochran ission tatement Facility M anager Temple Shalom of Naples is an inclusive Ed Alexander Susan Hager Reform Jewish congregation Victor Lucas Andy Karpman Dave Citrin where all individuals are equal partners vlucas@naplestemple.org Bobbie Katz Michael Feldman in making our world whole and Preschool A dmin. A ssistant Jack Rabin Josh Garfield holy. We are One Family, believing in Gloria Mellman the sacredness of relationships, Estelle Price Ellen Goldberg fostering connections – one to another, gmellman@naplestemple.org Temple, Israel, Torah and God. Membership Engagement We are living Jewish values and Coordinator nurturing future generations. Ana Maria Tamargo atamargo@naplestemple.org The Voice is published monthly. June/July are combined issues.
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CLERGY MESSAGE
Rabbi
Adam F. Miller Since 1998, the majority of my summers included time at a Jewish overnight camp as staff or faculty. Many of my favorite memories and friendships link back to time at a camp including that first summer when I met Jennifer. This would have been my 8th summer on faculty at URJ Camp Coleman, as well as Jonah and Gabriel’s 5th time as full campers. Among the losses experienced due to COVID-19 was the cancellation of all URJ summer camps nationally, and almost every other camp across the country. Why do I spend so much time at camp? It’s definitely not for the food or the five-star accommodations. Jewish overnight camps, particularly URJ camps with clergy and educators on faculty, provide a magical and transformative experience for our youth. In recent years, camp emerged as a key for Jewish continuity. Jewish kids, who often live in areas where they are in the minority, have the opportunity to spend time in a place where they are part of the majority. They can look around and see other kids who share their story, know how to use the words “kvetch” and chutzpah correctly, and recognize what a real bagel should taste like. As we enter this summer in the shadow of COVID-19, it is important to note that Jewish camp also teaches children a lesson that holds meaning for all of us. Overnight camp demonstrates that being Jewish is not compartmentalized and limited to attendance in Religious School. Rather, one’s Jewish identity extends beyond the synagogue walls to all aspects of life. In addition to marking rituals like Shabbat, camp creates a safe space for young adults to explore their Jewish identity and live in an environment shaped by Jewish values. Campers learn that their Jewish identity plays a role in how they interact with others and the choices they make. This critical message enables them to develop into young Jewish adults who embrace their heritage and identity. For many years, the modern synagogue served as the ritual, cultural and educational center for the community. Consider how many programs, worship experiences, and learning opportunities take place at Temple Shalom over the course
of a year. Between our own congregational activities and the offerings of outside groups who use our space, one could be at Temple almost seven days a week! Given that situation, there was considerable trepidation across the community when we learned it would be necessary for the safety and health of all to close the building and limit physical interactions. Could we sustain our community and our Jewish engagement outside our facility? Modern technology, in the form of Zoom, Facebook, Facetime, and YouTube, became the camp for all of us. These remote engagement tools enabled us to realize the power of One Family and a Jewish community beyond the walls of our synagogue. Our Jewish engagement not only remained strong, it has grown over the last two months. Many individuals who could not attend services previously, now experience our livestream weekly in their homes. Hundreds watch our classes and programs each week, able to tune in live or watch at a later time. Phone calls, Facetime and Zoom make it possible for us to meet and stay in touch, keeping alive the feeling of community. This summer, when there is no camp, and limited physical engagement, know that our Jewish experiences will live on. We will be offering more content this summer than ever before as technology enables us to bridge the gap for all those who leave Naples during the steamy months. In this issue, you will find a myriad of new and exciting ways to stay connected. Until the time when we can safely gather again, I look forward to seeing you online (or being seen by you!). May you and those you love, stay safe, healthy, and remember to wash your hands. L’Shalom, Rabbi Adam Miller
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CLERGY MESSAGE
Cantor
Donna Azu
As we begin to adjust to our new normal of social distancing and online learning, it is my pleasure to share that I have re-started our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings for women. Rosh Chodesh, which means “head of the month” was a reward given to the women of Israel because they refused to surrender their jewelry for the creation of the Golden Calf. Because of their righteousness, the women were exonerated from working on Rosh Chodesh. Since then, Rosh Chodesh has become an especially meaningful day for Jewish women. It has blossomed into a celebration of women and femininity. Women throughout Jewish history have celebrated Rosh Chodesh by taking a break from their everyday lives and gathering together to celebrate the new month and our lives as Jewish women. We celebrate Rosh Chodesh by exploring different aspects of the feminine Jewish experience, create lasting friendships and exploring topics relevant to our lives as Jewish women. I hope you’ll join me on Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00pm for our first gathering via Zoom to welcome the month of Tamuz. I look forward to seeing you! L’Shalom Cantor Donna Azu
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RABBI EDUCATOR’S MESSAGE
Rabbi Educator Ariel Boxman
A Summer of ReJEWvenation As summer rolls in, virtual schooling comes to a close and people begin to return to a sense of normalcy, let us use the summer months to do what I like to call, “reJEWventation”. While many of us take a break in the summer from school and work, it does not mean that we take a break from Judaism. In fact, the summer is wonderful time to rejuvenate our Jewish identity. So how, you may ask, would one go about doing this “reJEWvenation”? Here are five ways I suggest: 1. Explore Jewish home rituals with your family and choose one to try during the summer months. This could be lighting Shabbat candles on Friday night, kissing the mezuzah when entering the home, taking a Shabbat walk on Saturday afternoons, or saying the shema before bedtime. Trying out a new ritual is a great way to “reJEWvenate” and possibly find a renewed connection to God and Judaism. 2. Practice your Hebrew by labeling parts of your house with their corresponding Hebrew words (ie. kitchen table = shulchan, bed = meeta, door = delet, etc.). Just seeing the Hebrew letters and vocabulary around the house will automatically increase comprehension and familiarity. Email me at aboxman@naplestemple.org for a document with these pre-made Hebrew labels ready to be cut out and taped around the house! 3. Get caught up in some fascinating Israeli TV Series. Check out this link for suggestions. 4. Read a book with a Jewish theme. Click here for some suggestions. 5. Learn some modern Hebrew vocabulary and pick up basic conversational skills by purchasing and downloading Rosetta Stone Hebrew on your iPad or computer. It is a great program which will help you become familiar with Modern Hebrew and get you ready to navigate Israel on your next trip to the Holy Land! I want to wish you all a wonderful summer and please be in touch if you need any help or guidance in “reJEWvenating” your summer months! L’Shalom, Rabbi Ariel Boxman
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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
Executive Director Deborah R. Fidel
One thing that is certain during these uncertain times, is the importance of One Family. I feel such incredible gratitude for and pride in all the ways that our members have been present for each other over these past three months. Your presence magnified the special, joyful moments that we shared, such as the Community Passover Seder, online Zoom bar and bat mitzvah celebrations, weekly Havdalah service and the Shavuot Cheesecake Drive-Thru. Your presence helped those who are mourning in our midst feel a little less alone, by gathering for shiva online when we could not comfort one another in person. Your presence has provided much needed community on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings for those among us who want to say Kaddish and observe a yahrzeit. The presence of your children at weekly Tot Shabbats brought joy to their teachers and parents. Your children brought smiles and laughter to each other by participating with enthusiasm. Your presence as a Shalom Cares team member has provided connection and care to our older members and those living alone. Your presence as a member who has helped with a grocery run for someone in need, brought homecooked meals to those recovering from illness, penned a handwritten note of comfort or congratulations has made our caring concrete and real in the lives of others. Your presence for Shalom Chef, trivia nights, music concerts, Happy Hours, Coffee Talks with the Clergy, Torah study, One Spark at a Time, The History of the Jewish People and other online classes has enabled us to lift one another’s spirits and share our passions. It is such a joy to see one another and spend time together in so many different ways. There is no question that we all need a spiritual, caring community at this time. Temple Shalom has been present for you, and we are so grateful that you have been present for us and for each other. We are about to begin a new fiscal year on July 1. That means that we’ll be sending out L’Shalom pledge requests soon. We want to ensure that we continue to be here for everyone, and that no one is left behind. Your support means that we can continue to meet our financial obligations, maintain our facility and programming, and support those in our midst who may be struggling. I am confident that our Congregation’s strength, resilience and positive spirit will enable us to withstand and overcome the challenges we’re currently facing and emerge more united than ever. Together, with your support and your help, we will prepare for the year ahead, and continue to be present in each other’s lives. L’Shalom, Deborah R. Fidel 6
WORSHIP WITH US While we can’t be together in person, we can still welcome in Shabbat as a community. No matter your location, join Shabbat services via the Temple Shalom livestream or Facebook live.
Erev Shabbat Service
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Join us on Facebook Live as we say farewell to Shabbat and begin the new week. The Mishkan T’fila is now available online as a flipbook. Please click here to access it.
Livestreaming If you know of someone who cannot travel or attend services in person, please let them know that our services are available for viewing at www.naplestemple.org. The livestream viewer can be found under the Media tab. 7
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LEARN WITH US
Director of Preschool Susan Feld, Ed.S.
Many parents and caregivers are wondering how to discuss COVID-19 with their young children, and perhaps if it’s important to do so. Children have faced many sudden changes in their daily lives and routines due to the pandemic. These sudden changes can be traumatic and may continue to affect our youth long after the threat has passed. Children who have experienced trauma are known to sometimes have long term psychological effects. Studied traumas include: parents separating, wildfires, hurricanes, death of a loved one and prolonged illness in a family. Though it is unknown how the pandemic will unfold, we have the opportunity to support our children and mitigate their fears. The manner in which families have dealt with these events may provide a blueprint for guiding children through this unprecedented circumstance. One tried and true method of supporting children has always been to read to them. Research has shown that reading has many positive effects on young children. Reading to a child expands vocabulary, teaches the rules of syntax, and helps build a bond between parent and child. Reading is also one way for children to process difficult feelings and identify emotions. Reading can provide a safe space for children to ask questions and for parents to use children’s literature as a starting point for challenging conversations. NAEYC, the National Association of Education for Young Children, has posted a new children’s book for families:
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Something Strange Happened in My City: A Social Story About the Coronavirus Pandemic for Children by Dr. Shu-Chen Jenny Yen, California State University The website The Insider has a list of books to help children cope with school closings, not seeing friends, and feeling anxious. Several health organizations and children’s book publishers have partnered to produce books designed especially for children that you can view or download free from the Indianapolis Public Library. These titles, which are listed below, can be comfortable conversation starters to talk to young children about viruses, illness, and good habits for wellness. The challenge as a parent is to continue to be a calm and trusted grown-up during uncertain times when adults are also scared and confused. This means providing children with age appropriate and accurate information as well as being a consistent emotional foundation from which children will begin to explore their own thoughts and feelings. Reading a book, though a simple gesture, is the perfect vehicle for starting this process. L’Shalom, Susan Feld
We thank the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples for their generous support!
LEARN WITH US Shabbat Morning Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00am Via Zoom Explore the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of our clergy. Texts sheet will be shared via Zoom and learners of all levels are welcome.
“BETWEEN THE LINES”
Virtual Book Discussion with Rabbi Frank Muller
Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish by Abigail Pogrebin
Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 From 12:00pm to 1:00pm Via Zoom
Join Cantor Azu Tuesday, June 23 4:00pm Via Zoom See Cantor Azu’s article on page 4 for more information.
One Spark at a Time Every Thursday at 10:00am Rabbi Miller interviews guests who are doing their part to make the world more whole and holy. Learn what inspires this person to repair the world, and how have their efforts been impacted by current events. Viewers can submit questions during the session. All episodes will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live, as well as in a podcast series.
Gain some personal insight into the lives of such prominent people as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dustin Hoffman, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen Sondheim. What impact has their Judaism had on their lives and on their careers? Join Rabbi Muller in discussing famous personalities and where each of them seems to fit on the “Jewish Identity Spectrum.” There will be four sessions with four personalities being discussed at each one. (If you are not able to participate in all four sessions, join us for those that you can.) Rabbi Frank Muller, and his wife Darlene, are members of Temple Shalom, spending the winter in Naples. Rabbi Muller is retiring after 25 years of service as the spiritual leader of Congregation Rodef Shalom in Youngstown, Ohio. He previously served as the rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Roanoke, Virginia, and as Assistant Rabbi at Temple Israel in St. Louis, Missouri. Rabbi Muller was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1983, and earned his Doctor of Divinity degree in 2008. Rabbi Muller has been on the staff of the Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua, New York for the last 13 seasons, leading Shabbat services there for the Hebrew congregation. He and his wife Darlene have five children and six grandchildren. The Mullers live in the Quarry in Naples during the winter season and are planning on relocating permanently in the near future. He is a member of the Alta Rockers, a local group of Jewish guitarists who have performed in the community. 9
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ETIQUETTE REMINDERS Using Zoom for our meetings and webinars has enabled us to stay connected during this unique period. We need your help to ensure our online gatherings run safely and smoothly.
DISPLAY YOUR REAL, FULL NAME Meeting leaders and your fellow participants need to know who is online with us. Make sure you are displaying your real, full name (e.g., Bob Shapiro, NOT Bob or Uncle Bob). Some meetings will use the “Waiting Room” feature in Zoom. If the host doesn’t know who you are, s/he will not admit you to the meeting. You need to update the name in your Zoom profile BEFORE joining your next Temple Shalom meeting or webinar.
MUTE YOURSELF IF YOU AREN’T SPEAKING Background noise, side conversations, and whispering are very distracting in group meetings. Also, any noise you make (e.g., moving a chair, sniffling, etc.) causes your screen to become the main/ speaker screen in a Zoom meeting. Mute yourself when you join a meeting, and unmute only when you are speaking.
TURN OFF VIDEO IF YOU ARE MOVING AROUND Video meetings allow you to do all sorts of things while being online. However, your movements, including background activity, are very distracting to others. If you aren’t in a controlled environment or if you need to move around, please turn your video off. If you need to do something private (e.g., use the restroom), MAKE SURE YOUR VIDEO IS OFF! You don’t want to be the next viral video.
BE CAREFUL WHEN POSTING MESSAGES The chat features allows you to share messages with everyone in a meeting/webinar or private messages with specific individuals. EXERCISE CAUTION BEFORE YOU HIT ENTER! You do not want to send a private message to all participants in a meeting.
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CONNECT WITH US Clergy Coffee Talk Wednesdays at 10:00am Via Zoom
Join Rabbi Miller, Cantor Azu and Rabbi Boxman for an hour of open social time. A chance to connect, ask questions, and see other members of our Temple Family. BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee) of course!
All Stitched Up With Nowhere to Go Thursdays at 4:30pm Via Zoom
Do you knit, needlepoint, cross stitch, embroider, crochet or quilt? Our online group, “All Stitched Up and Nowhere to Go”is for YOU! We will meet online on Thursday afternoons at 4:30pm. As yarn artists, we know the meditative benefits of working on our projects and now we can share them via video. We will shmooze, show our WIP (work in progress) and kvell over each others’ amazing talents.
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YouTube Check out the YouTube videos the weekly Shalom Chefs post. Members of our Congregation will be asked to video themselves cooking or baking one of their specialties. Have a recipe you’d like to share and are willing to record yourself cooking or baking? Let us know - info@naplestemple.org.
Happy Hour Thursdays at 5:30pm Via Zoom
Join clergy for virtual Happy Hour and connect with your Temple Shalom family and friends.
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Have you accessed your Temple Shalom online account? It’s easy! Go to www.naplestemple.org, click the “Login” box in the upper right corner and select “Forgot Password.” You will be asked to supply your email address and a reset link will be sent to that address. Follow the link in the email and you’re on your way to accessing your online account. Questions? Contact the Temple Shalom office at info@naplestemple.org. 13
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Havurah Happenings By Debbie Zvibleman
While we all negotiate a new normal with social distancing, it is important to stay in touch with our members and come up with virtual events. In my own Havurah, Andy and Di Karpman were in charge of this month’s event. As we were getting close, I called and asked what they were going to do. I felt it was important for us all to see each other. Andy said he was concerned that members may not want to participate as we’re not in person. I told him to come up with something that is interactive that we could do on Zoom. Prior to our event, we got instructions for each of us to have a 5 x 7 card and on one side put yes and no on the other. We were given the Zoom link and I anxiously awaited our event. Six out of eight couples were able to make the event. We all showed that we had cards made and greeted each other. We were told that we were going to be asked questions and that each of us should hold up our cards, yes or no, in answer to the question. We had questions, as to things that we had done, such as sports (surfing, diving, bungee jumping, etc and health items, such as broken bones, fainting, etc. You get the idea.) Whoever said yes, explained what happened. This was a great exercise to get us to know each other even more and share some funny stories too. While this might not have been the event that was originally planned (we were going to get a tour of the Holocaust Museum), we got to spend time together. Feel free to copy this example or come up with other things you can do, such as a book review, doing wine tasting, sharing Shabbat dinner or Havdalah. The most important thing is to be together and when we feel it is safe to be meeting in person, we carry on knowing that we can get through anything as long as we are together!
Our Melton Havurah by Susan Pittelman
Flexibility has been key to scheduling the gatherings of the Melton Havurah. We have switched from taking field trips and going to lectures (combined with a meal, of course!) to meeting through Zoom. Our most recent Zoom gathering, which was on May 18, began with a special “anniversary toast” to Roz & Al Katz and Ann & Sam Varsano on their 51st Wedding Anniversaries! And what did we toast them with? The very special “French 75” cocktail we each made using a recipe supplied by our Havurah’s resident “bartender and cocktail connoisseur, Al Katz. Some of our conversation addressed such topical questions as: • How do you handle your mail? ( You really microwave it? ), • Have you eaten at any restaurants that feel “especially safe”? and • Do you have plans to return to your home up North? The main focus of our gathering, however, was to share the names of books that we enjoyed reading. Click here for the list of books that were recommended. We hope that you enjoy reading them as much as the members of the Melton Havurah did! 14
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CELEBRATE WITH US Congratulations to Temple Shalom member Kyle Cohen, husband of Rachel Cohen and son of Lori and Ed Cohen, on his appointment as 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge by Governor Ron DeSantis. Kyle previously served as assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida. To read more on Kyle’s appointment, click here.
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CELEBRATE WITH US IN JUNE Happ y Birthday!
1 Suzanne Cohn Bonnie Bodin Barry Cohen Stacy Nicolau 2 Michael Marcotte 3 Stephen Pino Wayne Press Seyla Cohen Peter Levi Marc Simon Robert Davidson 4 Elliot Miller 5 Ellen Goldberg Deenalil Caplan Philip Auerbach 6 Caroline Coplin Cantor Donna Azu Lynn Byerly 7 Eugene Jacobs Merrylee Kandel Lorel Martens Edwin Colodny Michael Wexler Richard Endlar
1 Fred & Margo Rosenfeld Samuel & Ann Varsano 2 Ted & Keren Alpert 3 Bennett & Mardelle Berman Barry & Seyla Cohen David & Tracy Ornstein 4 Mark & Cheryl Feinberg Robert & Debbie Statfeld 5 Jon & Corrine Merksamer 6 David & Eloyse Fisher Ronald & Arline Kaplan Jack & Nancy Wiadro 7 Ronald & Kathy Emanuel Robert & Amy Hunter Scott & Dana Jaffe Michael & Ann Goldblatt 8 Michael & Arlene Sobol 9 Phil & Ann Brown Michael & Deborah Greenberg Andy Korn & Lori Kleiman Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter 10 Richard & Sara Treiser 11 Ronald &Ronna Hain Bob & Kathryn Joseph
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8 Susan Horowitz Ellen Wollman Howard Zack Myron Freedman Donna Levy Elizabeth Starman Ted Brother Neil Sklaroff Andy Korn 9 Sheryl Spielman Howard Greenfield Jean Nacht Stan Lipp Margareth Erlich 10 Bernard Lublin Glenn Fischer Steven Coplin 11 Stephen Schwartz Marcia Decker Gail Smith Michael Hoffman Harvey Brenner Paul Dorio Carol Weisberg
11 Michael Horowitz Dan Isaacson 12 Sandra Zucker Edward Kaufman 13 Harold Lauber Wilbur Rudman 14 Irene Smith Janet Sherman Karen David 15 Edward Mitrani Melissa Chalfin Brooke Druckman 16 Sandra Roth Micheline Peker 17 Charles Salup Marilyn Dano 18 Scott Altman Richard Crystal 19 Laura Press Martin Cohn Edward Anchel Ronald Klein 20 Sharon Castro Paul Moskowitz
20 Harold Mendlowitz 21 Simone Marks Amanda Grant Rabbi Adam Miller Stephen Saks 22 Jody Levy Joan Saperstein Karen Sloane 23 Mark Schloss Robert Hayum Lin Klein 24 Richard Rosen Sharon Stoddard Susan Silversmith 25 Joel Waltzer 25 Tearle Meyer Rhoda Siegel Brian Dorn 26 Jack Kaufman
27 Mark Rubin Tina Haut William Mitchell 28 Adrienne Charak George Rubin Barbara Myers Lisa Willits 29 Curtis Treiser Annette Blass Joshua Buckman 30 Gregory Hinchliffe Amy Bentow Robin Secouler
27 Shelly Berkle Cindy Cohen Mardelle Berman Susan Flato Lisa Katz
Happ y Anniversary!
11 Bernard &Bobbie Lublin Brian & Beth Wolff 12 Lawrence & Lois Cohen Robert & Barbara Levine Jacob & Rochelle Lieb 13 Sidney & Sandra Diamond Edward & Lisa Mitrani Larry & Rhona Kalkstein 14 Philip & Marilyn Dano Ralph & Bonnie Mandell Jeffrey & Ida Margolis Jeffrey & Judy Morton Ronald & Hedy Pearlman Neil & Tussy Shnider Sheldon & Elizabeth Starman Richard & Joan Toder 15 Kenneth & Felicia Anchor Earl & Wendy Gurevitch 15 Stephen & Melanie Schwartz 16 Edward & Marla Cohen Martin & Gayle Dorio Howard & Gail Lanznar Michael & Simone Marks Jane & Rabbi James Perman
17 Les & Carol Appel Arthur & Susan Sissman 18 Dan & Linda Abrams Neil & Judy Cohen Norman & Rona Senior Paul Kagan & Nancy Suslov 19 Walter & Eleanor Angoff Monte & Janet Rosen 20 Leonard Kane & Helene Naimon James & Eileen Miller Melvyn & Judith Zahn 21 Howard & Sheila Agranat Gabriel & Elizabeth Feldman Jesse & Renee Fritz Richard & Susan Sokolik 21 Howard & Janet Solot Jerome & Linda Wainick Scott & Hetty Weinstein 22 Leonard & Jean Nacht David & Carol Wolfe James & Ellen Kahn 23 Jack & Alice Gish Stuart & Judy Kaplan Richard & Ellaine Rosen
23 Richard & Barbara Rubin Daniel &Roberta Sussman 24 Ted Goldberg & Jeri Hall Merrill Hassenfled & Paula Brody Michael &Lisa Kohan Mark & Blanche Speiser Martin & Joan Holzinger 25 Ted & Nancy Brother Randi & William Barr Lawrence & Carol Kurlander Marc & Joan Saperstein Charles & Lori Siegel Melvin & Gail Ufberg 26 Paul & Amanda Dorio Ira & Barbara Kushnir Barry & Surelle Wind 27 Samuel & Barbara Chester Mark & Susan Sherwin 28 Ramon Gonzalez & Melissa Chafin 29 Harold & Linda Bogatz Howard & Barbara Glicken Lawrence & Reesa Yarkin 30 Michael & Carol Levy Joel & Susan Pittelman James & Millie Sernovitz
CELEBRATE WITH US IN JULY Happ y Birthday!
1 Sharon Deutch
14 Lawrence Yarkin
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20 Yolany Carcamo 28 James Knafo 21 Heidi Brem-Kargman Adrienne Block 29 Cheryl Feinberg 22 Stuart Buxbaum
Judy Barker
Corey Howard
Stephen Feldblum
Debra LaFevers
David Rutstein
Marcia Green
Corrine Merksamer
Linda Denning
Sarah Warshauer
Linda Russell
Ellaine Rosen
Eileen Miller
Marilyn Buxbaum
Richard Prosten
Gary Dworkin
15 Robert Stein
Nancy Hurwitz
Laurie Cowan Phillips
2 Joan Stremel
Deborah Greenberg Paul Rosofsky
Paul Kagan
8 Rabbi Ariel Boxman
Melinda Levine
Elizabeth Feldman
Lori Kleiman
George Kaplan 23 Bobbie Katz Barbara Halmos
16 Richard Goldblatt
Paul Sladick
3 Michael Sobol
Charles Center
Barbara Ross
24 Melvyn Poplock
Anne Rubin
Howard Green
Alan Peltz
John Siegal
David Millstein
Myra Friedman
4 Sheila Becker
9 Howard Stacker
5 Judith Picus
Richard Treiser
Ted Goldberg
William Baker
Michele Spector
Stella Stacker
11 Marc Fleischer
Rhona Kalkstein
Tracey Roth
12 Myra Cristall
Gersha Bayer
Leonard Cutler Richard Mair
Rita Sibrack
Debra Antzis
Susan Freeman
Jeffrey Albin
Melvyn Zahn
Wendy Grossman
Diana Goldstein
Joyce Brown
Lillian Rothenberg
Lori Siegel
13 Jeffrey Margolis
18 Carl Steinhouse
19 Lucia Kohn Kenneth Anchor
Michael Zion 26 Leslie Feldman Lawrence Kurlander 27 Barbara Rosenbach 28 Ulyana Tunis 28 Peter Cristall
Joshua Garfield
Barbi Mendlowitz
Sandra Broadman
Ivan Carcamo
7 Marsha Goldstein
Florence Levin Barbara Steinberg
Jane Berger
Jonathan Karnilow
Terri Polacheck Carol Hirsch
Happ y Anniversary!
1 David &Stacy Braverman Eric & Jean Peltz
7 Howard & Marcia Green 8 Jeff & Debby Waranch
2 Joel & Wendy Grossman Ronald & Caren Plotkin Stephen & Deborah Schreier
9 David & Rena Rutstein Larry & Linda DuKatz 10 Bruce & Cynthia Sherman
3 Leonard & Barbara Cutler
11 Gerald & Natalie Lewis
Neil & Stephanie Heuer
Erez & Allison Shalom
4 David &Fredda Isaacson
12 Edward & Cheryl Alexander
Robert & Anne Newman
William & Caroline Schulhof
Franklin & Jacque Lynn Paulson Angelo & Elizabeth Pirrone
13 Jeffrey & Jessie Goebel Paul Rubin & Michelle Sodini-Rubin
Fredric & Sandra Roth
14 Tearle and Nancy Meyer
Wilbur & RosaLee Rudman
15 Harold and Barbi Mendlowitz
Harold Silverman & Betty Jo Rivera
16 Ronald and Geraldine Gale
Jacob & Siri Eisen
31 Gerald Flagel
Ellen Garnick
Jeri Hall
Susan Bookbinder
Sarah Temple
25 Doris Adlestein
10 Ronald Pearlman
Joel Aronson
30 Jacob Lieb
Arthur Gillingham
17 Elizabeth Wilker
Dorothy Lipschultz
Fara Singer
Frederick Brown
Geraldine Glueck
6 Merrill Hassenfeld
29 Larry Israelite
Howard and Rachel Gutman
16 Jesse and Bonnie Karen 17 Debbe and Danny Schertzer 19 Hank and Diane Schwartz 20 Arnold Philip and Jackie Sherman 23 Ronald and Sherrill Yasbin Jay and Mona Brodsky 26 Mark and Cynthia Nusbaum 27 Albert and Robin Amar Mark and Leslie Wasserman 30 Henri and Micheline Peker Maxwell and Jessica Press Allen and Marla Weiss 31 Marc and Maria Browner Lee and Sheryl Spielman
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YAHRZEITS – JUNE 2020 WORSHIP WITH US 5 Hannah Arotsky Ann Bernstein Patricia Blume Abraham Brother Ellen Sue Burton Gerald Cohen Anre Derzavis Rose Dezen Rae Duberstein William Friedberg Alfred Geronemus Anna Gish Irwin Goldberg Burton D Goldblatt Sidney Goldsmith Irvin Goldstein Jeanette Green Seymour Gutman Julius Harris Dora Lee Justa-Baron Mary Ann Kamman Bruce Kassalow Michael Kessler Emma Kosage Marvin Lansat Leo Alex Levin Abood Levy Frema Lenick Lipschultz Irving Malinow Albert Meyer James Ravage Paley Beatrice Peilte Joseph Reiss Jadviga Rorzanski Stanislas Rorzanski Shirley Schloss Clara Schwartz Jean Sebulsky Eugene Sebulsky Roslyn Shapiro Gerald Sherman Gerald David Sherman Aileen Sherman Deborah Nelson Shimer Herman Siegal Richard Silver Stan Simon Lee Soffer Lillian Treiser Helen Warshauer Meyer Warshauer Sarah Weisberg Martin Williamson Sherman Winthrop Charles Yedid Mayer Zelcer
12 Grace Abramson Frances Abramson Leonard S. Alpert Evva Boll Greg Boll Kenneth Boyd Max Bragman Joseph Calish Helen Ciorciari Roberta Conversano Clara Dorman Jacques Elbhar, MD Harry Feltman Benjamin Friedman Stella Gale Bill Goldber Colin Gould David Grossman Elizabeth (Betty) Hager Stuart Hyman Florence Hyman Dorothy Josephson Herman Josephson Miriam Justa Rose Katz Alex Lashinsky Carole Ann Martin Jimmy McDermott Doris Nash Joseph Pino Fanya Prizent Susan Reich Sylvia Richter Viola Riefberg Alice Schneider Arlene Sherman Arlene Stam Sherman Lindsay Anne Sherwin Edward Shifren Bluma Frishkoff Stillman David Swartz Isaac Teitelbaum Joseph Tobias Joseph Toub Anna Treiser Harry Whitcup Morris Wichter M. Richard Wyman Etta Fruma Wyner
19 William Abrams Joel Bernstein Gerald Bonder Celie Chassin Charles Chervitz Jason Clark Sidney Cohen Gerald Cohn Nathan Cutler Harold Fischer Bertha Haas Freedman Irwin Goldberg Dorothy H. Gordon Abraham Graev Marilyn Hendel Sidney Herbst Patricia Hershorin Ida D Jaffe Marvin Jaffe Harry Kaplan Adam Kofman Lucille Kurlander Patty Lynn Lansat Polack Myer Lewis Linda Libman Beatrice Lipsitz Brian Liss Henry E. Mayer David Merlin George Moskowitz Ben Novy Diane Ocker Rose Rifkin Adolf Rosenblatt Rosalie Ross Richard Schulhof Lilyan Siegal Bessie Swartz Susan M. Warshauer John A Werhane Morris Yaschik
May their memories be a blessing. Zichronam liv’rachah. 20
26 John Anderson James C. Bassewitz Philip Battaglia Constance Block Dr. Jacob S. Blumenthal Georges Elbhar, MD Irving Faye Dorothy Feiman Sidney Finkel Samuel J Freeman Saul Freeman Judith Glassman Corinne Goodman Maryan Hittleman Daniel Horowitz Florence Irma Hyman Harry Kaplan Mary Kopolow Helen Krichman Mae Levere Irwin Levy Doris Gertrude Levy Esrael Lipschultz Alfred D. Low Marie Maniscalco William Meyer Steven Miller Herbert Pastor Rose Raizes Norma G. Ravage David Rosenfeld Harold Rosenzweig Michael M Ross Eva Edith Rubner Shirley Schwartz S. Julia Sherman Helen Shooman Kenneth Solarsh Hugh Stone Donna Teitelbaum Frances Wachtel James Weiss Joseph Wilker Morris Zack
Recently Deceased (as of 5/30/2020)
Edward Schwab - Husband of Avra Schwab David Muhlrad - Friend of Allen & Lillian Menkin Barry Shurak - Temple Member David Prolman - Brother of Earl Prolman Beverly Donenberg - Sister of Rosalie Hayum Rabbi Richard Leviton - Cousin of Jan Whitman Rabbi Ken Roseman - Friend of Sue and Chuck Center
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YAHRZEITS –JULY 2020 3 Helene Y. Albert Frances Barolsky Pearl Baseman Sophie Bassewitz Sarah Bassin Bessi Bernstein Rochelle Binder Ruth Brav Florence Brizel Toby Cohen Edward J. Cohen Anthony Cornacchia Davide Crespin Albert DuKatz David Elkin Shirley Feinstein Max Feldman Nathan Fischer Rose Gail Paul Galbut Arthur Gilman Charles Gilman Jack Glass Aaron Goldenblatt Henry Goldstein Doris Green Sarah Indictor Alan Karlsberg Herman Kaufman Glover Kittinger Ida Kohler Selma Krassen June Kravin Jack Levine Frances Lichterman Rose A. Magy Mary Nathan Mildred Nazer Albert Pearl Evelyn Phillips Buddy Poston Robert Rabin Samuel Ringelheim Tillie Wilkes Rosen Milton Rosenthal Lediscia Sabbag Anita Schertzer Joseph Shapiro Gertrude Sherwin Deborah Shimer Phyllis Silberg Morris Silverman Saul Spil Ida Unger Juli B. Wasserman Jack Weiss Olive Werhane Irving Wolinsky Walter Yusen
10 Dr. Harold Abel Sylvia Alpert-Cohen-Bernstein Edward Barolsky Marga Blumenthal Lya Minecha Brandwynne Kathryn Cohan Lillian Cohen Tania Dubiecki Carol Feder Ruth Fisher Lorraine Fredanus van Gelder Irving Goldenson Larry Gordon Ralph Heyman Andrew Hudyma Elizabeth R. Jacobs, PhD Bessie Katchman Arlene S. Klein Alfred Kraus Stephen M. Lemler Louis Levin Jere Lynn Miller Edward Minzner Helen Nori Dorothy Pammer Aileen Pierce Jack Ross S. Bernard Ross Beverly Rothstein Irma Schwarzkoff Gertrude Sherwin Charlotte Sobelman Robert Walter Jules Weinberg Joseph S. Weinfeld Iris Weisberg Herbert Winkler Joseph Wolf Dorothy Zelman 17 Melvin Aizenshtat Bertha Anchor Deborah Binder Fred Bert Block Maurice Chalfin Samuel Chosiad Leah Cohen Elizabeth Cohn Larry Cowan Allen George Evans Sam Freschel Harry Freschel Robert Getzoff Harriet Grandis Marjorie WAsserman Gross William Hager Mari Hudyma Malke Jaffe Allan S. Kaye Owen Kilgannon
17 William E. Klein Marvin Kline Robert Knoll Rebecca Kodicek Ruth Landy Marvin Levey Tillie Levine Michelle Lewis Susie Marx William Meltzer Wendy Karlsberg Meltzer Dr. Paul D. Meyer L. Frank Neiderman Drew Novy Ella Oshry David Pendergast Sally Portman Lloyd Rauch Michael Ravage Matilda Raskin Rosen Sam Rosenbloom Dora Rothman Shirley Rubin Jacob Sabbag Jeanette Saval Emanuel Schwartz Irving Schwartz Ruth Mackoff Shapiro Estelle Silverman Leslie Statfeld Anna Sway Ruth Tenenbaum Rosa Unger Saul Waldman 24 Sara Brown Barbara Browner Madeline S. Cole Arnold Cotton Samuel Ellis Peter Fredrickson Sylvia Garon Mindel Grossman Ruth Rubenstein Hacker Natalee Hendler Yetta Katz Abraham Kauffman Arlene Gordon Kessler Abraham Knofsky Sylvia Kronish Andrew Seth Levine Golda B Levine Anna Liberman Anna Luff Barbara MacDonald Harold Meltzer Naomi Miller Leo Morrison Rose Porter Irene Rifkin
May their memories be a blessing. Zichronam liv’rachah.
24 Adolph Rosen Harold Seligman Sydona Senior Lillian Shifren Herman D. Simon Lee Sirkus Duwid Szrajbman Albert Turkel Max Wachtel Louis Weinberger Frank Weisberg Herman Weiss Nat H. Yamron Sarah Yarkin 31 Gabriel Albala Benjamin Altman Anita Axelrod Robert Block Ruth Brahm Ned Laurence Brody Sara Cowan Mildred Druckman Marina Erlich Sophie Flato Niel Fredanus van Gelder Ida Friedman Nellie Goldberg William Goldstein Louis Goold Fay Gordon Sarah Green Ruth Gurowitz Lillian Hyman Stephen Hyman Harold Kanter Edith Kaplan Gertrude Kaplan Oscar Kohler Irene Koplin Cohn Harriet K Lussan Theodore Marotti Jerry W Miller Ella Mintzer Edna Polacheck Philip Press Anna Rosenbach Phyllis Rosenfield Ester Rebecca Ruthman Bertha Schmitzer Abraham Schwartz Celia Sharfstein Rita Shore Lee Silverman Nathan Starman Louis Teitelbaum Ann Treiser Samuel Volo Ida Weiner John F. Woog Elizabeth S. Zinman
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MEN’S CLUB June will hopefully bring renewal of daily life, at least to a point. The Men’s Club has been active during this past month, while taking appropriate precautions in regard to the pandemic and the consequences. The Board authorized the distribution of $2,000 worth of gift cards to health workers in the Greater Naples area. Some of those funds coming directly from specific member donations. In addition, one of our members contributed $2,000 to local food banks in honor of the Men’s Club. We want to thank Burton Hirsch, Marc Fleischer and Len Teitelbaum for their generosity. For the coming year, we have recommitted to provide financial support to the Religious School and Preschool as well as for the youth of our community. The Men’s Club will continue to work with BBYO and our clergy to help address the problem of antisemitism in the schools as well as in the community. The ADL has just reported that in 2019, Florida saw a 20% increase in antisemitic activities over the previous year. Many of these incidences were aimed at our children.
Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin
As our normal activities return, we are mindful that in order to succeed we need the continued support of our membership. When the call for Men’s Club membership goes out this summer, please remember to renew or join for the first time. In addition, we are in need of additional members for the Board. If you are interested, please contact me. Keep safe and healthy.
Men’s Club delivers gift cards to Physicians Regional. Ed Cohen and Ron Yasbin deliver gift cards to NCH.
Very happy healthcare workers receive gift cards from the Men’s Club of Temple Shalom.
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SISTERHOOD Social Distancing is a Royal Pain. But it is necessary. Zoom has become everyone’s friend.
Sisterhood President
Karen Cohn
Our new Sisterhood Board was installed via Zoom in late April. Rabbi Miller conducted the Installation, followed by a beautiful song that was sung by Cantor Azu. I want to thank the dedicated women who completed their terms on our board—we appreciate all that you have done for Sisterhood.
2020-2021 Temple Shalom Sisterhood I am excited to be working with our new Sisterhood Board. We Board of Directors President: Karen Cohn Executive Vice President: Barbara Druckman Vice President of Fundraising: Bunny Kaufman Vice President of Programming: Jackie Sherman Vice President of Membership: Lynn Prosten Electronic Communications Secretary: Judy Ciorciari Recording Secretary: Nancy Brother Corresponding Secretary: Joan Friedman Treasurer: Pam Schoen Director: Natalie Berman Director: Susan Pittelman Director: Linda Wainick Immediate Past President: Carole Flegel Serving on the Board as Committee Chairs: Oneg: Sandy Stone Book Bag: Linda Wainick Committee Chair: Shelly Baron Committee Chair: Barbara Steinberg Judaica Shop: Carol Wolfe
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held our first Zoom Board Meeting in early May. Zoom meetings are a little more to the point, since “side meetings” are eliminated. It’s just like school—you have to raise your hand if you want to be heard. Meetings are precise and very efficient. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing my board around the table, instead of on a screen! Our Sisterhood Board is planning a wonderful year for our members, although the Social Distancing requirement is making it difficult to plan. Bunny Kaufman, Vice President of Fundraising, has been working with her committee to plan fantastic Mah Jongg and Canasta events. They will depend on when we get back to some normalcy. We will have to wait and see what the future brings.
Fran Nossen and her committee are getting ready to launch our “Honey from the Heart” fundraiser. The High Holidays seems like a long way away – but not so for the Honey Sale. The money we make will help to support the Religious School as well as other important projects that Sisterhood sponsors. Please look for the flyer in this issue of The Voice. Barbara Druckman, Executive Vice President, and Jackie Sherman, Vice President of Programming, are planning fabulous luncheons and programs. Unfortunately, we had to cancel some programs this past spring, but we will reschedule them for this coming season. Until we can get back into the Temple, the Judaica Shop is closed. Carol Wolfe, who does the ordering for our Judaica Shop, had ordered wonderful new items for the shop before we closed. None of them have been displayed, so please give us some time to unpack them when we open. Please check the Temple’s emails to see when our “Honey from the Heart” will begin. Last year’s program was a big success and we know that this year’s honey sale will be as well. Please take care and stay healthy.
Our deep appreciation to the women who had served on the 2019-2020 Board and are leaving the board. We thank them for their dedicated service: Marcy Aizenshtat (Recording Secretary) Leslie Feldman (Assistant Vice President of Membership) Fran Nossen (Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer) Debbe Schertzer (Vice President of Fundraising) Helen Weinfeld (Book Bag Chair and Past Sisterhood President, and much more!)
Sweet h a d n a Se ashan Rosh Heeting Gr r to you & y Famil ds! Frien
Honey from the Heart FUNDR AISER
This very special 8-ounce jar of kosher honey
will arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah, accompanied by a personalized card reading: “Shana Tova — Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year” This card also lets recipients know that a donation has been made in their honor to Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Your cost is $15.00 per jar, including shipping within the U.S.* on orders placed by Wed. July 22.
Start assembling your list today! Ordering will open in JUNE. Watch your email for details.
ADDITIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION There will be a $5.50 shipping charge for jars ordered after July 22. * Shipping Charges for orders outside the U.S. Add $5.50 for APO/FPO military addresses. Add $22 for Canada, $30 for other countries
Profits from the Honey Sale will support our Religious School and other programs and projects supported by Sisterhood.
For more information, please contact
ORDER BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 to avoid a $5.50 per jar shipping fee. No orders can be accepted after FRIDAY, AUGUST 21. If you don’t have internet access or if you prefer to pay by check, call or email Fran after ordering opens. She will place the order for you upon receipt of both your check and ordering information.
Chairperson: Frances Nossen Phone: 239-591-3956 E-mail: robandfran@aol.com
ONLINE ORDERING greatly appreciated!
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TIKKUN OLAM
Tikkun Olam Council Chair Ken Goldstein Repairing the World: Now More Than Ever I hope that you and your family are well and staying safe in this new world of ours. While we are still adjusting to our new environment, some things remain the same. Our commitment at the TOC to social action and social justice remains critical as we work together to help those in need. “Repairing the World” is in our name…the Tikkun Olam Council. Our mission is “To assist in, enhance and advance opportunities for members of all ages of Temple Shalom to participate in and fulfill their obligations of Tikkun Olam and of promoting Social Action and Social Justice.” At a recent meeting we identified four broad areas to focus our goals for the coming year…First, goals involving our Temple Shalom family. Second, goals affecting our community here in Southwest Florida, Third, goals within our nation and finally fourth, goals within our world. We are already involved to some degree in all four areas but we can do more.
For Temple Shalom, Mitzvah Day need not be only one day a year. What can we do with some more Mitzvah days during the year? For our community here in Southwest Florida the environment and voting issues immediately come to mind. Food insecurity is another. How can we make a difference? At a national level the environment and voting are critical issues as well. The Religious Action Center (RAC) has advocacy projects for these issues as well as economic justice, civil rights and public health. How can we add our voices to these important issues? Beyond our own borders, how can we expand our support for Jews in Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine? The TOC will be working on setting goals for next year. If you have an interest in any of these areas please join us. For more information contact Ken Goldstein at kengoldstein@ mac.com.
Need A Vote-By-Mail Ballot? Every state allows vote-by-mail however, the rules governing this process vary by state. Due to the coronavirus, these rules may change. For information on your state’s current vote-by-mail rules, please visit this page on the usa.gov site. Collier County residents can find more information here. Lee County residents can find information here.
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TZEDAKAH Showing We Care Contributions to Temple Shalom funds are wonderful ways to show your appreciation of family and friends, to celebrate happy occasions and to honor the memories of loved ones. We suggest a minimum donation of chai ($18.00). With a minimum donation of chai, a notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree and mention will be published in The Voice.
Operations Funds General Fund
Support Temple operations
Capital R eserve
Maintain and enhance buildings and grounds
Security Fund
Improve safety and security
Tree of Life
Each ‘Rock’ and ‘Star of David’ is a donation of $630.00; each ‘Leaf ’ is $360.00. 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 $250 donation sponsors Kiddush in honor of a special someone or occasion.
Flower Fund
Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $150.00 donation sponsors flowers in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion
Mitzvah Baskets Fund
Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. A $100 donation purchases several hundred dollars of food for JFCS.
Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund Enhances music at Temple Shalom
Prayerbook Fund
Prayerbooks and Torah commentaries. Prayerbooks - $54, Torah commentary - $100 High Holy Days prayerbooks (set) - $108
Education Funds
Endowment Funds
Enhance adult education programs
To secure the future, enrich programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation
A dult Education Fund
R eligious School Fund
Supplies and activities for Jewish learning in Religious and Hebrew Schools
R eligious School Enrichment Fund
General Endowment
Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment
Augments the Religious and Hebrew School educational programming.
To supplement general operations and provide enrichment for Temple functions
Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund
Honey Berkle Endowment
Religious and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need
Polster R eligious School Scholarship Fund
Religious and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need
Ben Calmenson Fund
Support overall mission of Temple Shalom
Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment
Support operating and capital expenses
K raus Scholar In R esidence Endowment
To bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an Sponsors children to attending Camp Coleman educational benefit to the membership
Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund
Curriculum and teaching skill enrichment activities for Sunday and Hebrew School teachers
Youth Activities Fund
Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Fund
Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.
Low Family Endowment
To secure the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida
Financial support for our youth to attend Camp Temple Shalom Sisterhood Coleman, to take part in regional/ national Endowment Fund youth conventions, and summer in To support the religious school Israel experiences. Truly Nolen Family Endowment
Preschool Fund
Supplies and activities for the Preschool
Preschool Enrichment Fund
Books, magazines and media for children and adolescents
To support the overall mission of Temple Shalom
Janet & Howard Solot Endowment For general charitable uses and purposes
A rby Lipman Children's Library
Clergy & Leadership Funds
Family Children's Music Shelf
Cantor A zu's Discretionary Fund
Oneg Shabbat Fund
R abbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund
R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund For the purchase of children and adolescent books and magazine subscriptions, and supplies For tzedakah, charitable purposes,and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work Jack and Charlotte Ward Audio and video music for children
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.
For tzedakah, charitable purposes and general enhancement of the Cantor's work
For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of Rabbi’s work.
Leadership Fund
Enhance and enrich leadership programs at Temple Shalom
Library Fund
R abbi James & Jane Perman Library Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies
Social Action Fund
David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice
Support Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities
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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM
CANTOR AZU DISCRETIONARY FUND
In A ppreciation Of The inspirational virtual Shabbat services from Bruce and Barbara Winer and Family Cantor Azu doing our wedding from David Millstein All that the Temple does for the members and the community in this very difficult time from Maxine Corbellini In Memory Of Dawn Hirsch from Burton and Carol Hirsch William Josephson from Burton and Carol Georges Elbhar from David Citrin Roslyn Citrin from David Citrin Martin Cohen from Kalmin & Ruth Faye Roz Citrin from Lydia Bond Colin Gould from Maxine Gould Abood Levy from Moises Levy Nathan Rubin from Paul Rubin & Michelle Sodini-Rubin
DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND
In Memory Of Leonard Berliss from David & Cary Goodman
ENDOWMENT FUND
In A ppreciation Of Tuesday day of giving from Gene & Bobbie Katz In Memory Of Rae Katz and Irving Katz from Gene & Bobbie Katz Lawrence Shapiro from Gene & Bobbie Katz
FLOWER FUND
In Memory Of Sylvia Richter from Dr. John and Veora Little
HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory Of My dear friend Honey Berkle from Helen & Barry Brasgold
LEADERSHIP FUND
In Honor Of The graduation of our niece Sophie from Jack and Alice Gish
MEMORIAL FUND
RABBI BOXMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory Of Viola Riefberg from Mae Riefberg
MITZVAH DAY DONATIONS
In Memory Of Robert Bacharach from Stephen Bacharach
RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY
PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND
In Honor Of Marcy Cotton on Mother’s Day from Amy and Anna Cotton
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PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Memory Of Grace Abramson from Gay Silberg
In Memory Of Joseph Pino from Sherry Krusch Pino
In Memory Of Linda Libman from Robyn Deering
GENERAL FUND
In A ppreciation Of Neil and Tussy Shnider from Daniel & Judith Spintman Debra Antzis from Ellen Goldberg Staff of Temple Shalom from Jane and Paul Shaw Debra Antzis from Joshua & Esther Garfield Debra Antzis from Scott Weinstein Debra Antzis from Stephen and Sherry Pino Temple Shalom clergy and staff from Susan and Tom Hager In Honor Of Abe Spigelman from Anonymous David Heuer becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Daniel & Judith Spintman Carol Kurlander our beautiful mother and grandmother from Kurlander Costanza Family Harriet Lickhalter’s special birthday from Marilyn Levy & Don Soffer Harriet Lickhalter on her special birthday from Martin & Jacquelyn Lipsitz Daryl Sissman becoming president from Susan and Arthur Sissman Carol Kurlander's special birthday from the Kurlander-Nagel-Rittenberg family In Memory Of Harry Peltz from Alan & Freddi Peltz Elaine Hammer from Alan & Freddi Peltz Barry Shurak from Daniel & Judith Spintman David Grossman from Debby & Jeff Waranch Joseph Tobias from Gene Helfand Emma Kosage from Jeffrey & Sandy Randall Todd Conversano from Ken & Diana Goldstein Norma Clibanoff from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Bernice and Elliott Plotkin from Leonard & Barbara Cutler Harold Rosenzweig from Lyle & Gloria Rosenzweig Hannah Arotsky, Michael Ross, Betty Litkow from Marilyn Ross Lew and Zelda Jaffa from Mark Malone & Frances Kline Hyman Swartz and Harry Kaplan from Michael & Ann Swartz Edward Kofman, Joseph Phillips, Sherry Reisfeld from Neal Charles & Adrea Kofman Camille Sklaroff from Neil Sklaroff Ann Schwalb from Phyllis Luts Bernard Joffe from Stanley Joffe Kenny Silverblatt from Terri Polacheck
In A ppreciation Of All that our Temple has done during this difficult time from Dr. Len and Barb Cutler In Honor Of The doctors & nurses of Naples for all their bravery and dedication during the Covid-19 Pandemic from Sandy & Sid Diamond
Thank You!
DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM RABBI MILLER DISCRETIONARY FUND
In A ppreciation Of Meaningful and wonderful learning journey from Andrew & Sydelle Weinberger The inspirational virtual Shabbat services from Bruce and Barbara Winer and Family Extraordinary leadership through unprecedented times from Eileen J. Miller Great trip to Washington, D.C. from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Daughter Suzanne's recovery from surgery from William Kaye In Honor Of Harriet Lickhalter on her special birthday from Edward Greenberg & Sylvia Silver Birth of the grandson of Leda and Bob Lubin from Ida Margolis In Memory Of Art Bookbinder from Allen & Marla Weiss Charles Elbhar from David Citrin David Magen from Dorothy Magen Maurice Raizes from Helene Fuchs Roberta Pollack, Lillian Wainick, Irving Goldberg from Jerome & Linda Wainick Martin Cohen from Kalmin & Ruth Faye Michael Kleiman from Lori Kleiman and Andy Korn Marian Ginsberg Loeb from Lori Kleiman and Andy Korn Abe Waldman from Martin & Elaine Samuels Jean Sebulsky and Eugene Sebulsky from Millie & Jim Sernovitz William Friedberg and Beverley Donenberg from Rosealie Liebovich-Hyman Celie Chassin from Simone & Scott Lutgert Gerald Bonder from Eleanor Bonder
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WILLIAM FRESCHEL KIDDUSH FUND
In Memory Of James Bassewitz, Sophie Bassewitz, Bernice Chazen, Bernard Chazen, from Lisa and Harold Lauber Eva Edith Rubner from Michael Rubner
Thank You!
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WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN Thank You!
As of May 20
We are grateful to following contributors to the We are Strong Security Campaign. Their generosity helps to sustain us in an even more safe and secure manner. Shield of David $18,000
The Kaufman Family Defender $10,000
Sentinel $5,000
Watchman $2,500
Dr. Allen & Lillian Menkin Dr. Mark & Anne Rubin
Deborah & Robert Fidel Arlene & Donald Shapiro David & Daryl Sissman Irene B. Smith Howard & Janet Solot Michal Wiesler
Braverman Family Foundation Dan & Linda Carp Dr. Leonard & Barbara Cutler First Florida Integrity Bank Michael & Anna Pierce Stuart & Estelle Price Earl Prolman Susan & Dr. Nathaniel Ritter Richard & Ellaine Rosen
Protector $1,000
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Carol & Les Appel
Ron & Lin Klein
Stephen & Sherry Pino
Chad Atkins & Debra Antzis
Byron & Joan Krantz
Mae Riefberg
Norman & Suzanne Cohn
Helaine & Marvin Lender
Jane Schiff
Myron Freedman & Dr. Julia Harris
Robert & Barbara Levine
Iris Shur & Bernie Lashinsky
Myra & Mort Friedman
Dr. John & Veora Little
Ken Sidman & Joyce Levy
Rachel & Howard Gutman
Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Lublin
Gail & Russell G. Smith II Family Fund
Larry & Tina Haut
Simone & Scott Lutgert
Jay & Susan Weiss
Liz & Alan Jaffe
Vickie Nolen
Ed & Ellen Wollman
Robert & Frances Nossen
Barry & Debbie Zvibleman
WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN Guard 5 Anonymous Donors Doris & Alan Adlestein Howard & Sheila Agranat Dr. Lawrence & Tracey Albert Ed & Cheryl Alexander Walter & Eleanor Angoff Joel & Shayna Aronson Barbara Barnard Phyllis Barolsky Shelly Baron William & Randi Barr Robert & Shirley Bassin Alvin & Sheila Becker Donald & Judith Belmont Mardelle & Bennett Berman Dr. Lydia Bond Eleanor Bonder Rabbi Boxman & Asher Saida Maxine & Harvey Brenner Mona & Jay Brodsky Nancy & Ted Brother Ann Cardamone & William Berliant Tom & Barb Carlstrom Brian Cassell Chuck & Sue Center Neil A. Chessin Sam & Barbara Chester Judy & Phil Ciorciari David Citrin Eileen & Stephen Cohen Katie & Harvey Cohen Dr. Lawrence & Lois Cohen Richard Cohen Edwin & Nancy Colodny Conditioned Air Philip & Marilyn Dano Sid & Sandy Diamond Gayle & Marty Dorio Richard W. Endlar Mignon & Stanley Farb Stephen Farber Kalmin & Ruth Faye
Cheryl & Mark Feinberg Florence Feinson Ed & Leslie Feldman Jeanette & Glenn Fischer Julie Fischer Marc & Jennifer Fleischer Jane & Lester Friedberg Helene D. Fuchs Alan Galbut & Debra Heil Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gale Gallagher Lutgert Geraldine Glueck Jessie & Jeff Goebel Ted Goldberg & Jeri Hall Dr. Alan & Sandra Goldman Donna & Avie Goldstein Marsha & Michael Goldstein David & Cary Goodman Ellen & Michael Gordon Helene & Alan Gordon Robert & Merel Greenfield Lenore Greenstein Joel & Wendy Grossman Susan & Tom Hager Bob Hayum Burton & Carol Hirsch Michael & Ellen Hoffman Michael & Susan Horowitz Dr. David & Fredda Isaacson Martin & Judythe Isserlis Fern & Andrew Jaffe Ellen & Jim Kahn Max & Meredith Kamerman Joseph & Merrylee Kandel Mel & Jenny Kaplan Andy & Di Karpman Bobbie & Gene Katz Dale & Lisa Katz Roslyn & Albert Katz Jane E. Kessler & Anthony W. Clark Toby Kleban Levine Judson & Frances Knox
Deborah & Gary Kohler Jo Ann Kravitz Larry & Carol Kurlander Dr. Ira Kushnir & Mrs. Barbara Kushnir Dr. Steven & Marla Leibach Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz Moises & Janina Levy Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter Phyllis Luts Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Ralph & Bonnie Mandell Marianne & Richard Matties Terry & Nancy Meyer Martin Millender Sam & Rochelle Miller Joyce & Paul Moskowitz Network Minds, Inc. Mark & Cynthia Nusbaum Judi Palay Jackie & Franklin Paulson Joel Pearlman Jane & Rabbi James Perman Chuck & Judy Picus Susan & Joel Pittelman Ben Z. Post & Debbie Laites Lynn & Richard Prosten Jack & Susan Rabin Sandy & Jeffrey Randall Sandy Rick Alex & Jessica Rosen Fred & Margo Rosenfeld Edward & Helen Rosenthal Barbara Ross Marilyn Ross Rena & David Rutstein Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag Martin & Elaine Samuels Debbe & Danny Schertzer Cindi & Brad Schrum Caroline & William Schulhof Leonard & Sandra Schuman Diane & Hank Schwartz
Thank You!
As of May 20
Phyllis Seaman Norman & Rona Senior Paul Shaw Carol & Bruce Sherman Mark & Susan Sherwin Lori & Charles Siegel David & Gay Silberg Gene & Carol Simon Linda & Marc Simon Sanford Sirkus Neil Sklaroff Paul & Abbie Sladick Dr. Sheryl Spielman Dan & Judi Spintman Dr. Robert & Loretta Stein Ann & Michael Swartz William & Elisabeth Teller Dina Thoma-Tennenbaum Joyce Toub Lisa Vogel Bill & Louise Warshauer Stuart & Sarah Warshauer Michael Weinstein Bernard & Helene Weiss Nancy G. White Jan & Sheldon Whitman Nancy & Jack Wiadro Bruce & Barbara Winer Barbara Winthrop David & Carol Wolfe Dr. Brian & Beth Wolff Sherrill & Ron Yasbin Suzann & Steve Yussen Howard & Kathy Zack Melvyn & Judy Zahn
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June 2020 Sunday
Monday 1
7
14
21
Tuesday 2
8 Between the Lines 12:00pm
15 Between the Lines 12:00pm
22 Between the Lines 12:00pm
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29 Between the Lines 12:00pm
3 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
10 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
16 Executive Committee meeting 7:00pm
23 Rosh Chodesh 4:00pm Board meeting 7:00pm
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Wednesday
17 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
24 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
Thursday 4 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
Friday 5 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
Saturday 6 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
11 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
12 Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm
13 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
18 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
19 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
20 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
25 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
26 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
27 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
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please be sure to check your emails for additional programming, links and schedule changes.
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July 2020 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
Thursday
Friday
2 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
3 Temple Shalom office closed
4 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm 5
6
7
8 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
12
19
26
13
20
27
14
21
28
15 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
22 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
29 Clergy Coffee Talk 10:00am
Saturday
9 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
Havdalah 8:00pm 10 Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm
11 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
16 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
17 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
18 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
23 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
24 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
25 Torah Study 9:00am
All Stitched Up 4:30pm
Shabbat morning service 10:00am
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Havdalah 8:00pm
30 One Spark at a Time 10:00am
31 Shabbat evening service 7:30pm
All Stitched Up 4:30pm Happy Hour 5:30pm
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