The Voice - March 2020

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Purim Spiel Sunday, March 1 at 10:30am Immediately followed by the Annual Purim Carnival See page 12 for more info

March 2020 Volume XL Adar/Nisan 5780 Number 6

Megillah Reading Monday, March 9 at 7:00pm

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

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A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant President Senior R abbi Randi Butterworth Debra Antzis Adam F. Miller rbutterworth@naplestemple.org First Vice President amiller@naplestemple.org M aintenance Technician Daryl Sissman Ordained Cantor Pedro Cruz Second Vice President maintenance@naplestemple.org Donna Azu Merrill Hassenfeld Director of Communications dazu@naplestemple.org Third Vice President Jeanette Fischer R abbi Educator Ed Kaufman jfischer@naplestemple.org Ariel Boxman Treasurer Temple R eceptionist aboxman@naplestemple.org Susan Ritter Julie Fischer Financial Secretary R abbi Emeritus receptionist@naplestemple.org David Silberg James H. Perman, D.D. Controller R ecording Secretary rabbi@naples.net Maxine Gould Dr. John Little mgould@naplestemple.org rofessional taff Immediate Past President Development Coordinator Executive Director Debbie Zvibleman Shayna Aronson Deborah R. Fidel Sisterhood President saronson@naplestemple.org dfidel@naplestemple.org Karen Cohn M aintenance Technician Preschool Director Men’s Club President Rick Holsbeke Susan Feld, Ed. S. 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 Yale Freeman Reform Jewish congregation Victor Lucas Bobbie Katz Dave Citrin where all individuals are equal partners vlucas@naplestemple.org Steve Pino Josh Garfield in making our world whole and Preschool A dmin. A ssistant holy. We are One Family, believing in Ellen Goldberg Scott Weinstein Gloria Mellman the sacredness of relationships, Michael Feldman 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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RABBI’S MESSAGE

Rabbi

Adam F. Miller

Welcome to Spring! While some places in the country wait for the snow to clear and new signs of life, we already welcomed our annual symbol of renewal – the start of baseball’s spring training! Hundreds of professional athletes, surrounded by their thousands of fans, swarm to our region for this ritual routine. Whether you root for the Red Sox, Twins, or the team of your choice, one recognizes that spring training offers teams an opportunity to explore new possibilities. After a long off-season, teams use this time to find the right lineups and combinations they believe will lead to success. Over the course of weeks, a general manager will determine which players are ready to play at the highest level, as well as those whose talents may not suit the team’s plans.

While the baseball teams try to identify the best roster for a run to the World Series, work is underway at Temple Shalom to explore the best use of our own resources as we plan for our future. Our congregation has grown tremendously in the last few years, giving us an opportunity to reflect upon our direction and vision for the future. We began a governance task force earlier this year to explore how we could improve our internal structure, by-laws and operating procedures. A separate strategic planning group started meeting in January to identify the areas where we see potential for positive development and growth at Temple Shalom while staying true to our mission. In addition to those efforts that impact across the congregation, other committees are also looking ahead. The Tikkun Olam Council started two new task forces – one to explore sustainability and environmental impact at Temple Shalom,

and another on accessibility for those with disabilities.

Rabbi Boxman welcomes interested adult learners to plan and shape the future of our education programming. Shalom Chaverim – our cohort of Shabbat greeters -- seek new participants, so that they can expand the One Family experience for all who come to the congregation.

The amazing thing about spring training is that teams engage in long-term planning, and at the same time provide an exciting product for fans to enjoy. The same is true at Temple Shalom – our looking ahead takes place while we continue to provide opportunities for meaningful learning, engagement, and Jewish life. Highlights this month include Rabbi Andrea Weiss, professor and provost at Hebrew Union College, as well as the co-editor of the Women’s Torah commentary, visiting March 20-22 as our Shirley(z”l) and Henry Kraus Scholar-in-Residence. We celebrate Purim with a carnival and spiel on March 1, and joyful reading of the Megillah on March 9. Not to mention the Men’s Club annual event at Broadway Palm on March 14, featuring a performance this year of Kinky Boots. Flip through the pages of this edition of The Voice and you will find dozens of other events and activities happening this month alone!

Spring has indeed sprung – with life at Temple Shalom and a bright future ahead. Time to play ball and find your connections in our One Family.

L’Shalom, Rabbi Adam Miller

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CANTOR’S MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu The Tanakh (Jewish Bible), states the following about the holiday of Purim: “Consequently, these days recalled and observed in every generation: by every family, every province, and every city. And these days of Purim shall never cease among the Jews, and the memory of them shall never perish among their descendants” (Esther 9:28). According to Jewish tradition, we remember the miracles of Purim by means of four mitzvot (commandments).

The first mitzvah is the Megillah reading, to hear the Book of Esther read twice — night and morning. While listening to the Purim story, it is traditional to shake a grogger, noisemaker at every mention of Haman’s name, to drown it out.

The noise also helps to keep people focused on the reading.

The second commandment is to give gifts of food to friends and family (Mishloach Manot/Shalach Manos), containing at least two different types of ready-to-eat food items.

The third is Matanot La’evyonim, to give charity (tzedakah) to the poor. Giving to the poor is a mitzvah all year round.

However, the mitzvah to do so on Purim is in addition to the general mitzvah of tzedakah. To properly fulfill the mitzvah, one must give to two poor individuals. Although one may fulfill this mitzvah by giving a very minimal amount of money to each person, the sages noted that the highest form of fulfilling this mitzvah is by giving enough money for a meal, or the equivalent in food.

The last mitzvah is to eat a festive meal. It is customary to prepare and enjoy a festive meal on Purim day (Seudat Purim), complete with wine, challah, and dessert. The feast of Purim comes from feasting in the story of Purim itself. In fact, the story begins with a six month long party for the palace staff thrown by the king, followed by a weeklong party for the whole kingdom of Shushan.

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Wine is a part of every Jewish celebration, but Purim is the only holiday in which drinking to excess is acceptable. Even on Pesach where we are required to drink four cups of wine, we are warned to be careful not to become intoxicated.

In fact, the Talmud actually says, “Drink until you can’t tell the difference between ‘Cursed is Haman; blessed is Mordechai’.” Why would this be included? It is thought that drinking lowers inhibitions and allows the joy hidden within to be revealed. This parallels God being hidden in the story and the miracles revealed when Esther discloses her Jewish identity to the king.

Later, the plans of the evil Haman are thwarted by Queen Esther at the second of two feasts she hosted for the king and Haman. To celebrate the victory of the Jewish people against the plans to destroy them, the end of the Book of Esther includes directions to eat a festive meal. The rabbis of the Talmud reiterate this as one of the four mitzvot of Purim.

This year at Temple Shalom we will celebrate Purim on Sunday, March 1. At 10:30am we’ll present our Purim Spiel, “I Guess That’s Why They Call it a Spiel,” based on the music of Elton John, followed by our carnival at 11:15am. I look forward to celebrating this joyous holiday with you!

Purim S’meach!

Cantor Donna Azu

RABBI EDUCATOR’S MESSAGE

Rabbi Educator Ariel Boxman

It’s almost time for Purim and that means fun and games are in store for us! In order for us to get in the spirit, I have created a Purim trivia contest for your enjoyment. Fill it out individually or as a family and submit the answers to me (via email or in person) any time in the month of March. Submissions with all correct answers will receive a prize!

Wishing you and your loved ones a festive and enjoyable Purim holiday! Please make sure to join us on Sunday, March 1 at 10:30am for our Purim Spiel and Carnival.

L’Shalom, Rabbi Ariel Boxman

Purim Trivia Scavenger Hunt People

Places/Dates

Traditions

Random

Q: Who was the king of Persia Q: In which city in Persia does Q: What is the Hebrew name in the story of Purim? the Purim story take place? for the gifts we traditionally give on Purim?

Q: What type of event did Achashverous host in order to find a wife?

Q: How many sons did Haman have?

Q: On what date in the Hebrew calendar do we celebrate Purim?

Q: What are some of the things we are supposed to do on Purim to celebrate?

Q: There is a belief that Esther was not beautiful at all and had what color complexion?

Q: What is Queen Esther’s Hebrew name? (The name Esther is Persian)

Q: Why do we sound the grogger (noise maker) every time we hear Haman’s name?

Q: How many times are we Q: For how many days did instructed to read the Megillah Achashverosh’s party last? of Esther on Purim?

Q: Who was the first person in Q: What country is modern history to be called a Jew? day Persia?

Q: Mordechai is a descendant of which great king in Jewish history?

Q: How many times is God’s name mentioned in the Megillah of Esther?

We thank the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples for their generous support!

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Executive Director Deborah R. Fidel

Our community continues to grieve the horrific loss of life from one of the most devastating acts of anti-Semitism in American Jewish history. We struggle to process a new reality following the Pittsburgh and Poway tragedies – one that has us living at a time when, across the United States, anti-Semitic incidents are reaching historic levels.

In 2018, there were 1,879 recorded attacks against Jews and Jewish institutions, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). That was the third-highest year on record since the 1970s, when the ADL first started tracking anti-Semitic attacks.

These issues have led to a re-evaluation of our facility’s security to ensure that buildings and open spaces are as safe as possible, while remaining welcoming. Adequately addressing security measures requires continuous attention, knowledge and funding.

Temple Shalom remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all who wish to pray, study and participate in the life of our community. Temple Shalom is a gathering place for families, friends, young and young at heart. It is a sacred space where we celebrate our heritage and connect as a community in joy and sorrow. Unfortunately, our changing world demands a different level of building security to support safely coming together. We need to invest in an up-to-date security system that allows congregants to feel safe and secure with full access to the building. The vitality and vibrancy of our Temple community depends on Temple Shalom’s ability to maintain a safe physical space.

Temple Shalom is holding a special campaign dedicated to the security of our building. These funds will contribute to the increasing cost of armed security, and will support efforts to strengthen and heighten security on our campus with additional target hardening physical assets such as advanced surveillance cameras and improved access control systems.Together, we can continue to ensure that our community is strong, vibrant, resilient, and safe. Many of you have already responded generously. Thank you very much. If you have not donated yet, please consider doing so today.

L’Shalom Deborah Fidel

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WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN We Are Strong Security Campaign Join us in creating a safer and more prepared Temple Shalom.

Our world turned upside down in October 2018 with the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. That event brought into sharp relief the recent rise in hate crimes and anti-Semitic rhetoric across our nation and throughout the world.

The subsequent shooting in Poway, California, the recent stabbing in Monsey, NY, and the continued rise of anti-Semitic attacks heighten our awareness of the situation around us.

In Torah, we read of an insidious attack made by Amalek on the Israelites – targeting the weakest and most vulnerable members of their community. After the incident, Moses instructs the people that they must remember and never forget what has taken place. Our sages understand this to mean that we have an obligation to learn from past tragedies, and better prepare ourselves for the future. In light of current events, and with this teaching in mind, we have launched a special security campaign to pay for immediate infrastructure upgrades and to fund the ongoing expense of security officers at Temple Shalom. We aim to protect all of us – especially the children who represent our future.

How can you help?

We are focused on a proactive approach while ensuring that we have the best facilities, training, and protocols possible to keep our community safe and prepared. Providing enhanced security details as well as making structural changes will require significant resources.

Please consider donating to our Security Campaign. Your contribution will help us ensure a safe and vibrant community for you, your family, friends and neighbors. Specific security needs have been identified, and you will have the opportunity to give toward those goals. However you choose to support this effort, know that your gift will make a positive impact – increasing the safety and security of all who enter our doors.

The time is now. Please join us by making a pledge today.

Help us reach our goal of $200,000.

L’Shalom,

Rabbi Adam F. Miller Senior Rabbi

Deborah R. Fidel Executive Director

Cantor Donna Azu Cantor

Rabbi Ariel Boxman Rabbi Educator

Debra Antzis President

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WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN

“He who saves a single life, saves the entire world.” Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5

I/We are proud to support the Temple Shalom 2020 We Are Strong Security Campaign at the following level:

☐ Shield of David -$18,000 ☐ Defender - $10,000

☐ Sentinel - $5,000

☐ Watchman - $2,500

☐ Protector - $1,000 ☐ Guard

☐$500

☐$250

☐$180

☐ Other $_____

Donors will be recognized by level in The Voice, on Temple Shalom’s website, lobby video display, and in the Federation Star.

Your funds will directly support: • • • • •

Armed Security (Shabbat, school, holidays, large events) Staff and Community Training Upgraded Lighting State-of-the-Art Security Cameras Security Monitoring Screens

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Communication/Internal Alert System Access Control Systems License Plate Recognition Camera Panic Buttons and Sirens Motion Sensors

Contact name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Donor name as it should appear for recognition ____________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Email___________________________________________________ ☐ Check enclosed. Please make check payable to Temple Shalom. ☐VISA ☐MC ☐AMEX ☐Discover ☐Card # __________________________________________________________ Exp._______ CVC _____ Name as it appears on card ________________________________________________ Signature _________________________________________________________________________________________

100% of your payment is tax deductible.

For more information, or if you would like to fund a specific need, please contact Shayna Aronson at saronson@naplestemple.org or (239) 455-3030.

Thank you for your support!

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WORSHIP WITH US Shabbat Worship

Friday evening Shabbat service 7:30pm, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat Saturday morning Shabbat service 10:00am, followed by a Kiddush luncheon Hadassah Shabbat Friday, March 6

Federation Shabbat Friday, March 13 Honoring the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples and all it does for our community

Honoring the women of Hadassah

Soulful Shabbat Friday, March 27 A Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and accompanied by a professional band

Shabbat Service with Scholar-in-Residence Friday, March 20 Rabbi Andrea Weiss, Ph. D. delivers the d’var Torah, Why We Went to St. Augustine: A Timely Chapter in Reform Jewish and American History.

Save the Date!

Beach Shabbat Friday, April 10 at 6:30pm Lowdermilk Park Beach

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

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LEARN WITH US Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Friday - Sunday, March 20 -22

Rabbi Andrea Weiss, Ph. D. Rabbi Andrea L. Weiss, Ph.D. is the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Provost and Associate Professor of Bible at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She received a B.A. in English from the University of California at Berkeley in 1987, was ordained at HUC-JIR in New York in 1993, and earned her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. She is co-editor of American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters (University of Cincinnati Press, 2019) and associate editor of The Torah: A Women’s Commentary (CCAR Press, 2008). Her research focuses on metaphor, biblical poetry, and biblical conceptions of God.

Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm Sermon - Why We Went to St. Augustine: A Timely Chapter in Jewish and American History Saturday, March 21 Shabbat morning Torah Study at 8:30am - Torah portion: Vayakhel-Pekudei Reconsidering the Role of Women in the Wilderness Tabernacle Saturday afternoon Kiddush lunch, following service For You Were Strangers in the Land of Egypt: Why the Exodus Story Still Matters Sunday, March 22 at 10:00am The Seven Plagues?: A New Look at a Familiar Passover Tradition

These programs are free and open to all.

The Scholar-in-Residence Weekend is made possible through the generosity of the Shirley (z”l) and Henry Kraus Scholar-in-Residence Fund

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LEARN WITH US PRESCHOOL DATES TO KNOW

March & A pril Monday - Monday M arch 9 - 16

Preschool Closed

Friday, A pril 3

Preschool Passover Seder

Wednesday, A pril 8

Early Dismissal 12:00pm

Thursday & Friday, A pril 9 & 10

Preschool closed

Wednesday, A pril 15

L ast Day Passover Preschool Closed

Torah Talk

Saturday, March 7 8:15am - Continental breakfast 8:30am - Discussion Torah portion - Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20 - 30:10 A lay-led discussion of the weekly Torah portion.

All are welcome. There is no charge.

Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Andrea Weiss, Ph.D. Scholar-in-Residence March 21

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

Torah portion: Vayakhel-Pekudei Exodus 35:1 - 40:38 Reconsidering the Role of Women in the Wilderness Tabernacle

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DATES TO KNOW

March & A pril Sunday, M arch 1 Sunday, M arch 8 & 15

Wednesday, M arch 11 Sunday, M arch 29 Sunday, A pril 5 & 12 Wednesday, A pril 8 &15

Purim Spiel and Carnival No R eligious School or Sunday Hebrew School No Hebrew School Children’s Chocolate Seder No R eligious School or Sunday Hebrew School No Hebrew School

Israel Book Discussion Group Monday, March 23 at 11:00am “Waking Lions” by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen Monday, April 27 at 11:00am “A Woman in Jerusalem” by A.B. Yehoshua There is a limited number of copies of each book available for loan from the Perman Library.

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

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CONNECT WITH US JOIN US! THE ANNUAL TEMPLE SHALOM PURIM SPIEL & CARNIVAL

Sunday, March 1 10:30am

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Immediately following the Purim Spiel!

Rock wall Bounce house Carnival games Kona Ice Truck and MORE! Advance purchase https://tinyurl.com/NaplesPurim $7 per child includes: One lunch combo and unlimited play $3 per adult includes one lunch combo Advance purchase closes on Thursday, February 27.

Bring a box of mac ‘n cheese to use as a grogger. Help us drown out the name of Haman.

(Boo! Hiss!)

After the spiel, the mac ‘n cheese will be donated to the food pantry.

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At the door $10 per child includes: One lunch combo & unlimited play $5 per adult includes one lunch combo We suggest bringing cash for additional snack and Kona Ice Truck purchases.

Wristbands and lunch coupons issued at the carnival.

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CONNECT WITH US BBYO Jess Zimmerman

Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region

Happy March from BBYO! In January, Naples BBYO gathered with teens from across the North Florida Region at MIT/AIT LTI (Member in Training/Aleph in Training Leadership Training Institute) in Lake Placid, Florida. Nearly fifteen Naples teens joined us for this very exciting weekend-long convention where teens learned new leadership skills, interacted with Jewish friends and speakers, and were introduced to their big/little!

In late January, Naples teens kicked off the term at a hockey game featuring the Everblades. We had nearly twenty teens gather for this event from Naples and Ft. Myers. It was a blast!

This month, Naples teens will have two programs; one for girls only and one for boys only. The former program will be a stargazing sleepover for the girls on Saturday, March 28. The latter program will be a video game extravaganza for the boys on Sunday, March 29. For more information about these events, contact Jess Zimmerman.

To be added to our email list and receive updates about BBYO programming, simply email Jessica Zimmerman at jesszimmerman@bbyo.org. We hope to hear from you and welcome you to BBYO Naples.

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Passover begins the evening of April 8 Shop early for the best selection!

Naples and Ft. Myers teens at SWFL Kickoff Florida Everblades Game.

On Wednesday, April 1, join BBYO’s Naples Board of Directors, BBYO alums, staff and volunteers for a parent information session beginning at 6:30pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Following the information session, we will be honoring a few BBYO Naples alumni for their dedication to our movement followed by a dessert reception. All interested parents and teens (6th-12th grade) in the community are welcome to join us!

Seder & matzah plates, haggadot, matzah covers, children’s toys and more holiday items!

H o u rs

Sunday - 9:00am to 12:00pm (When Religious School is in session) Monday through Thursday - 10:00am to 12:30pm Friday - 10:00am to 11:30am Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge rd. Naples, FL 239-455-3030

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Celebrate Passover With Your Temple Family S econd Night S eder Thursday, April 9 at 6:00pm

Join us for the richness of tradition, the warmth of community, and a delicious seder meal!

Temple Shalom members - $65 each person Guests - $75 each person Children 13 and under are free but must RSVP Reservations must be received no later than Monday, March 30 Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Name______________________________________________________________ Email________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ Phone________________

__________________________________________________ ___ Members ($65) ___Guests ($75) ___Children 13 & under (free) Names of attendees Adult Child __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Please attach a separate sheet of paper for additional names.

A check payable to Temple Shalom for $_______ is enclosed with this form.

Please charge my credit card in the amount of $_______ Name on card________________________________________________ Card # ____________________________________Exp_____ CVC ____ Billing address (if different from above)_________________________________________________________________________ I would like to be seated with (Tables seat 8. Seating requests not guaranteed.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

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

BEADING FOR BETTERMENT March 11 & 18 at 12:30pm Beading for Betterment is a project of Temple Shalom, designed to build on and expand our Temple’s commitment to support our greater community. Participants are invited to bead necklaces for children who attend the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee to give to their mothers and grandmothers as gifts. The cost is $18, free if you bring your own supplies.

Contact Carol Hirsch at chirsch1951@gmail.com to RSVP.

Bereavement Group for Members of the Temple Shalom Community In the spirit of our tradition, which calls us to perform the mitzvah of Nihum Avelim (comforting mourners), Temple Shalom will be offering a Bereavement Support Group for people who are grieving for a loved one. The group, which will observe confidentiality of communication, will meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 9:30am to 11:00pm.

Group size is limited to twelve people. The facilitators, Arline Kaplan, Ph.D., and Leslie Wasserman, M.A., are members of Temple Shalom. Both Arline and Leslie, licensed in New York and Michigan respectively, have extensive experience with groups and with people experiencing grief and loss. “We are hopeful that sharing our stories with empathic, compassionate others will allow some healing, solace and peace into our lives. We can each be the gift that can possibly help to heal the wound.”

Feedback from groups members has been positive:

“I feel better after attending this group.”

“We are all at different places, but I see ourselves evolving.”

“The facilitators are professionals.”

“I’m confortable that this is private. I can say whatever is on my mind.”

“I’ve learned so much being in this group.”

“It has been a pleasure to meet the people in this group.”

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

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CONNECT WITH US YOUR Vote Is Needed! Please Vote Today.

Every five years we have an opportunity to vote for delegates to the World Zionist Congress.

In October, 500 delegates will meet in Jerusalem to make decisions about how $5 billion will be allocated in Israel and other countries. Jews in the United States can elect up to 145 delegates - and greatly influence how that money will be spent.

In 2015, the ARZA/Reform slate received 39% of the votes and 56 delegates, resulting in $4 million a year ($20 million over five years) of funding for the Reform Movement in Israel and the issues we care about, including religious freedom and equality, and support for Reform synagogues and education.

We need your help in electing ARZA/Reform delegates. Voting is open until March 11, 2020 and takes only 90 seconds. (There is an administrative fee of $7.50.)

Visit www.zionistelection.org and “Vote Reform”.

Tu BiShvat Garden Of Eating

Generously funded by the Kaplan Family Youth Engagement Initiative Photos courtesy of Shayna Aronson

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CONNECT WITH US

Welcome, New Members!

Thursday, March 19 1:30pm “Where the Crawdads Sing”

by Delia Owens

Jerome and Eva Borkan Deenalil Caplan

Facilitator: Lynn Prosten

Dr. Edward and Marla Cohen Richard and Tracey Hazan

An ode to the natural world, a coming of age story and a tale of possible murder.

Mike Katz Bruce and Judi Saddle

For a complete list of books for the 2019-2020 season, please visit the Sisterhood page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website.

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YIDDISH CLUB OF NAPLES The Yiddish Club of Naples invites all those interested in hearing and/or speaking Yiddish to attend their meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month through April at 10:00 am at Temple Shalom. Enjoy schmoozing, stories, sayings, and songs, regardless of your Yiddish language ability. For more information, contact Helene Wilson at 239-450-3240 or zebrina2@gmail.com.

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B’nai Mitzvah Camden K aren 3.28.2020

Camden F. Karen, is an amazing person who exudes kindness, compassion and empathy. He strives to excel at his interests. Though he is quite nervous, he is equally excited to become a Bar Mitzvah. His parents could not be more proud of the young man he is becoming and are eager to see what greatness his future holds.

Those who have the privilege of having Camden in their lives are lucky because he is a true mensch, he will put others before himself every time.

Simchas Extra! Extra!

Matt Fidel, son of Executive Director, Deborah Fidel and her husband Bob, received a special shoutout in the NY Times from contributor Robert Leonard, news director for two Iowa radio stations.

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Mazel Tov!

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14 Glenn and Jeanette Fischer Marvin and Carol Weisberg

21 Donald and Judith Belmont

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YAHRZEITS – MARCH 2020 6 Morris Berkle Ceil Binder Eileen Charif Sheldon Issac Chassin Robert Cisco Toby Cohen Beverly Dopkin Walter Dubiecki Esther Feldman Mabel Feldman David Feldman George Flato Lou Freiberg Harvey Garber Sherman Goldberg Dorothy Segeal Goldblatt Lou Goodwich Naomi Gorelick Marvin Gross Gussie Hertzman Erwin Hoffman Lester Jolovitz Andrew Jubelirer Ida Kass Dr. Robert Kessler Sylvia Kleban Morris Koosman Larry Levy Perry Lewis Martha Malinow Louis Mandel Dr. Milton B. Myers Samuel Pactovis Matthew Popkin Laurence Richmond Benjamin H Rosen Barbara Rubin Beatrice Salzwas Joseph A. San Filippo Harry M Shapiro Isadore Shaw Marshall Sidman Evelyn Sidman Bernard Simon Paul R Sissman Harold Stanhope Smith Dr. Daniel Solomon Richard Stremel Herby Strohl Nettie Subin Sanford Swerdlin Irvin Taitz Agustin Tamargo Selda Thalheimer Irwin H Treiser Bessie Tucker Bess Unger Cohn

6 Linda C. Weber Lillian Weber Faye Wexler Mary Yaschik 13 Rebecca Altman Ross Barnard Rose Berman Cohen Leon Bricman Selma Cassell Amy Cowan Edith Fleitman David Friedlander Kenneth Garlikov Steven Goins Erna Gross Hildegard Gross Phillip Grossman Evelyn Gutman Louis Hershman Sadie Hindin Max Hindin Walter B. Hirsch Martha Mendick Holm Charles Indictor Jill Isaacson Robert Katcher Lester Katz Howard Klein Miles Kuperman Irving Lauber Cepra Loew Dan McDermott Ida S. Merker Beatrice Morton Morris Roseman Arnold Rosen David Rosen Ann Rosenbloom Ira Norman Saperstein Herman Schaffer Mac Schloss Tanya Schmerler Al Schneider Herman Schwartz Carol Seidman Lombardo Henry R Sherwin Fanny Shnider Ellen Shurak Lillie Simon Rose B. Siskin Ann Solot Gertrude Spalter Celia Teitelbaum Bruce Thalheimer Vivian Tobias Frances Wernikoff Sybil Whitman

13 Sonia Wichard Rose Wolff Ben Yasbin 20 Jerome David Anthony Solomon Arditti Mindy Baha el Din Eduardo Bertran Abraham Berzon Jack Brown Ian Ross Browner Israel Buckman Doris Casper Rachel Dubiecki Reine Malka Elbhar Jack Fay Aaron Jeffrey Goldstein Annie Grossman Saul Helfand Herman Hershman Rose Katcher Julian Kleban Bertha T. Krause Irving Kroll Charlotte Kwasha Irving Lashinsky Dr. Arthur Levere Blanche Levine Mary Levitz Leonard L. Levy Stephan Lewis Milton Lorber Rosalyn Lovin Rose S. Low Sam Lustig Karen Meltzer Bertha Mendlowitz Marlene Oshry Morton Porter Jeanette Rauch Charles Riedel Michael Roman Myer Rottenberg Syd Saffer Ruth Schaeffer Henry Richard Sherwin Marshall B. Sidman

May their memories be a blessing.

Zichronam liv’rachah.

20 Evelyn Sidman 27 Edward Kofman Morris Silverman Treva Krantz Saul Simon Benjamin Levine Sima Oshry Steiner Louis Levy Dorothy Teitelbaum Myrth D. Lewis Dr. Harry Wolfe Topolosky Nathan Lichterman Paul Toren Myron P. Lown Tobia Toren William Lubin Harriet Ward Ralph Jay Luts Jack Weisberg Joseph "George" Menkin Clara Weisberg Nancy Miller Aaron Weiss Max Morton Irvin Zvibleman Stanley Moshman 27 Irving Abramson Sylvia Osipe Isador Alexander Sarah Pastor Gerson Barter Melba Pollok Max Becker Samuel Portman Benjamin Brandow Sherry Reisfeld Paul Cohen Sarah Ringelheim Robert Dembo Louis Rosenthal Arnold Feder Joseph Rowinski Maurice Fisher Rose Rubin Nettye Friedman Audrey Rubner Lillian Friedman N. Tully Schaffer Bianca Ganzman Leonard Shapiro Sidney Greenfield Benjamin Specter Elsie Greenfield Ilya Suslov Martin Halperin Erich P. Weber Nathan Hasson Louis Wolfe Lena Hendel Renee Wolff Vera Hershman Minnie Yellin David Hirsch Sylvia Zemel Murray Hoffman Henry Holzinger Chaim Hurvitz Sarah Z. Katz Helene Klein

Recently Deceased (as of 2/12/20)

Rabbi A. David Packman - Father of Keren Alpert, father-in-law of Ted Alpert, grandfather of Margot, Lucille and Alexandra Lon Gratz - Husband of Jane Schiff Marjorie Silver - Wife of Jim Silver Michael A. Kleiman - Father of Lori Korn, father-in-law of Andy Korn Rosalba Tamargo - Grandmother of Ana Maria Tamargo, great-grandmother of Ariana Tamargo Wayne Spielman - Father of Lee Spielman, father-in-law of Sherry Spielman, grandfather of Stephanie Jiří Panoš - Brother of Zdenka Tichy, brother-in-law of Eric Wasser Michael Seaman - Husband of Phyllis Seaman Donald Leuchtag, Sr.

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SISTERHOOD WOW! What a successful Maj Jongg Tournament! Can you believe we had an attendance of 150 women and 1 gentleman playing at one time in the Social Hall? I would like to thank Carol Flegel for chairing this program with Bunny Kaufman, Phyllis Titlebaum, Natalie Berman, Barbara Steinberg and Shelly Baron.

We had Sister’s Night Out at Paula Brody’s Inspirations Art Gallery and learned about the artists who have their art on display.

Sisterhood President

Karen Cohn

Sisterhood and Men’s Club co-sponsored a luncheon featuring The Jim Sernovitz Travelogue. Jim took us through his travels in Africa. If you need to go on an interesting adventure, Africa is the place to go. I was at a destination wedding in Africa and it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A delicious Chinese buffet filled out the menu and I think we all ate too much.

The Alta Rockers Band is featured at the next Sisterhood luncheon coming up on Tuesday, March 17 . From what I’ve heard they are a fun group. I think we will be R-O-C-K-I-N’ with their music.

Count Your Blessings Sisterhood is also having an Afternoon Tea with Sara Charney, First Vice President of WRJ (Women of Reformed Judaism). Since we support this organization, she will talk about what they can provide for Temple Shalom Sisterhood. A portion of Sisterhood membership dues goes to this Organization. I think we should work with them more if we can.

Sisterhood Luncheon Tuesday, March 17 at 11:30am Entertainment by

The Alta Rockers

Enjoy a rocking good time with this popular band!

Cost: Sisterhood members $30 Guests $32 Sponsors $50 RSVP no later then Wednesday, March 11 Reserve online by visiting the Sisterhood page on the Temple Shalom website or by sending a check, made payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood and mail to Fran Nossen, 7335 Acorn Way, Naples, FL 34119.

Questions? Contact Fran at 239-293-0858 or robandfran@aol.com.

Walk-ins are not guaranteed seating.

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Sisterhood is having a stay at home “Count Your Blessings” fundraiser. You will be receiving mail for this event soon. We are asking for your support to make this event a success.

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MEN’S CLUB

Men’s Club President

Can’t believe it is March already? February saw us engaged in the joint luncheon with the Sisterhood and participating in the New Member Shabbat Dinner. We also sponsored a Hockey Night and a two part discussions on Jewish Genes. Our annual major fundraiser (dinner and entertainment at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre) will be on March 14. The show will be “Kinky Boots.” If you haven’t seen it, you definitely need to for real enjoyment. If you have seen it, you know you need to see it again. This event is always a great experience for the participants and helps us raise the funds we need to continue supporting the Temple and the Religious School. Whether you attend or not, consider taking out an advertisement or being a patron in the program book (see information on next page).

In April, please join us for Men’s Club Shabbat on the Friday, the 24th at 7:30pm. On April 29, we will be hosting a Men’s Club and congregation favorite, “Deli Night.” This is a time to Ron Yasbin schmooze, eat Jewish soul food and listen to a presentation by a speaker from AIPAC. On May 2, we will be having Baseball Night at Hammond Stadium (fireworks night). This is a great opportunity for our members, their families and friends to get together, see a game, eat and watch fireworks. At the game, we will be hosting students from Grace Place as a reward for their outstanding accomplishments.

The Men’s Club will be working with our clergy and with BBYO to develop programs that fully serve our entire membership and that encourage engagement by a greater diversity within our Temple community. Early proposals include hosting of Sunday brunches for dads/guardians of students in the school/preschool, chocolate seder, Tu BiShvat seder, and a mentor program for students. We are seeking ideas and advice on how to accomplish our goals as well as comments on the proposals.

Please feel free to contact me with your suggestions and comments (ryasbin@att.net). As always, give serious thought to becoming an active leader within the Men’s Club. Don’t forget our ongoing activities such as the Alamo Range group, tennis, and golf.

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MEN’S CLUB

Invites you to an evening of

Fine Dining and Entertainment

Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name: Address: Number of tickets:____

Telephone number:

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@ $90.00 each = $ Yes, please list me as

On the back of this form, please write the names of a Patron in the Program people you wish to sit with. We will try to accommodate Book for $25.00. you on a first-come-first-served basis.

6, 2020.

Reservations must be be received received by noMarch later than Friday, March 6.

Total:

+ $25

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MEN’S CLUB

Back by popular demand Men’s Club President

Men’s Club Deli

Wednesday, April 29 6:30PM

Ron Yasbin

Delicious deli dinner!

Free to Men’s Club members - $10 for non-members & guests

GUEST SPEAKER David Gillette

David Gillette is AIPAC’s Deputy Director of Policy and Government Affairs. As one of AIPAC’s lobbyists, he works to promote the U.S.-Israel relationship, encouraging senators, representatives and congressional staff to support the issues that strengthen that vital alliance. David served as AIPAC’s Political Outreach Director from 1988 to 1993.

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TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Council Chair Ken Goldstein

I’ve always been amazed, and disappointed, by voter turnout here in the United States. Only approximately 56% of the 245.5 million Americans ages 18 and older who were eligible to vote in November 2016 actually voted. We rank 26 out of 32 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), most of whose members are highly developed, democratic states.* As Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”

Voting is important whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent. If you are not registered to vote, or not sure whether you are registered, you can check the Florida Department of State here, registertovoteflorida.gov/home.

Here is something I came across from Rabbi Paul Kipnes. Some very powerful words…

Vote Because it’s a mitzvah to do Vote Because you’re an American Jew Vote Because it’s your civic duty Vote To bring the world more values, more beauty Vote Because you’ll be guiding the nation Vote Because not voting is an abdication Vote Because more important than your chatter Vote You’re representing values that really matter Vote For our Jewish values that encompass Vote Torah’s call for chesed (kindness), rachamim (compassion) and tzedek (justice)

Vote Do not be numb Vote Because it’s part of tikkun olam Vote (Especially if you’re a thirty- or twenty-something) Vote (Because yes, your vote actually means something) Vote Your ballot will require time to peruse Vote Then check off whomever you choose Vote Instead of lying awake Vote Because there’s too much at stake Vote Because you’re an American Jew Vote And make sure your friends and your kids (if you have them) vote too

For more information about the Tikkun Olam Council (TOC) please contact Ken Goldstein at kengoldstein@mac.com. *www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/05/21/u-s-voter-turnout-trails-most-developed-countries/

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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

Education Funds

Endowment Funds

Supplies and activities for Jewish learning in Religious and Hebrew Schools

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

R eligious School Education Fund

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

Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund 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

Capital R eserve

Sponsors children to attending Camp Coleman

Security Fund

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund

Maintain and enhance buildings and grounds 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

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

Youth Activities Fund

General Endowment

Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment

To supplement general operations and provide enrichment for Temple functions

Honey Berkle Endowment

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 educational benefit to the membership

Low Family Endowment

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

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment Fund

Financial support for our youth to attend Camp To support the religious school Coleman, to take part in regional/ national Truly Nolen Family Endowment youth conventions, and summer in To support the overall mission of Israel experiences.

Temple Shalom

Preschool Fund

Supplies and activities for the Preschool

Preschool Enrichment Fund

Books, magazines and media for children and adolescents

A rby Lipman Children's Library

Janet & Howard Solot Endowment For general charitable uses and purposes

Clergy & Leadership Funds R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

For tzedakah, charitable purposes,and For the purchase of children and adolescent general enhancement of the Rabbi's work books and magazine subscriptions, and supplies Cantor A zu's Discretionary Fund Jack and Charlotte Ward For tzedakah, charitable purposes and general enhancement of the Cantor's work Family Children's Music Shelf Audio and video music for children R abbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general neg habbat und enhancement of Rabbi’s work.

Sponsors Onegs in celebration of an event or Leadership Fund to honor someone. This fund is administered Enhance and enrich leadership programs at

by Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Please contact Temple Shalom Sandy Stone (239) 597-1553.

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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 A beautiful Soulful Shabbat service from Steve & Ellen Goldberg In Honor Of Eloyse Fisher on her birthday from Henny Porter Adam Dorio's Bar Mitzvah from the Dorio Family In Memory Of Minerva Nudel from Carol Sherman Stanley Robert Kuller from Danny & Debbe Schertzer Fay Helfand from Gene Helfand Michael Seaman from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Mildred and Leo Budin from Theodore & Nancy Brother

DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND

In Honor Of Ellen Katz on her 75th birthday from Albert & Roslyn Katz In Memory Of Ari Mazer from Carole Greene

ENDOWMENT FUND

In A ppreciation Of Sue and Art Bookbinder receiving a Lamed Vavnik Award from Gene & Bobbie Katz In Honor Of Ida Margolis receiving a Lamed Vavnik Award from Eugene & Bobbie Katz Nathan Goebel becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Lori and Ed Cohen In Memory Of Rosalba Napoles Tamargo from David & Daryl Sissman Michael Seaman from David & Daryl Sissman Mary Shapiro from Eugene & Bobbie Katz Michael Seaman from Eugene & Bobbie Katz Etta Kramer from Frances Nossen Michael Seaman from James & Jane Perman Nathan Angoff, Evelyn Angoff, Marion Angoff, Harold Kanter, Dora Kanter, Rose Kanter, Dudley Weiss, Thelma Weiss, Max Akabas, Eva Akabas from Walter & Eleanor Angoff

GRACIA & MERRILL KULLER FAMILY FUND

In Memory Of Harry Isaacson from David & Fredda Isaacson Michael Seaman from Murray & Pauline Hendel

HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND

In Honor Of New Home from Barry & Debbie Zvibleman In Memory Of Stephen Druckman from Barbara Druckman Phyllis Wohlmuth from Ronald & Ronna Hain

KRAUS SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE FUND

In Memory Of Melvin Reiss from Marcelle Reiss

LOW FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

In Honor Of Gabriela Sissman becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Suzanne Low In Memory Of Michael Seaman from Suzanne Low

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GENERAL FUND

In A ppreciation Of

Nat and Susan Ritter from William A. Gitlin

In Honor Of Ida Margolis receiving the Lamed Vavnik Award from Martin & Gayle Dorio Gabriela Sissman becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Pearl Fishman-Thall In Memory Of Estelle Gordon from Alan & Helene Gordon Dorothy Soffa from Alan & Sandra Goldman David Goldman from Alan & Sandra Goldman Sylvia Weinberger Baxt from Andrew & Sydelle Weinberger Donald Leuchtag, Sr. from Barbara Miller Rosetta Moskowitz and Richard Bodin from Bonnie Bodin Doris Cohen from Carol Eicher Michael Seaman from David & Cary Goodman Michael Seaman from David & Eloyse Fisher Michael Seaman from David & Karen Blum Michael Seaman from David & Stacy Braverman Samuel Leonard Temple from Donald & Sarah Temple Joel Feinson from Florence Feinson Dorothy Blacker from Gerald & Natalie Lewis Harold Z. Sawyer from Gregg & Cari Johnson Michael Seaman from Iris Bland Michael Seaman from Jay Weiss Dorothy Appelbaum from Jack & Alice Gish Michael Seaman from Jack & Nancy Wiadro Milton Garon from Jay & Mona Brodsky Elaine Berman Goldstein from Jay & Susan Weiss Phyllis Wohlmuth from Kenneth & Judith Goodwich Perry Switzen from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Nathan Goldman from Leatrice Kaye Donald Leuchtag from Lorraine Robinson Morris Schulman from Mark Schulman & Judy Copeland Schulman Sylvia Waldman from Martin & Elaine Samuels Fay and Aaron Lichtenstein from Martin & Hilda Levine Alan Kaplan from Michael & Ann Swartz Carolyn Bomeisler from Michael & Carol Levy William Mackoff from Midge Rauch Michael Seaman from Morton & Myra Friedman Estelle Cohen from Neil & Judy Cohen Kalmon Lazear from Phyllis Lazear Alan Schwalb from Phyllis Luts Lester Endlar and Lois Endlar from Richard Endlar Harold Zeluck from Robert & Debbie Statfeld Michael Seaman from Robert & Frances Nossen Herb Raskin from Roberta Macchio Isadore Heller from Russell & Gail Smith Lenora Newman from Scott & Patricia Newman Estelle Cohen from Stephen & Eileen Cohen Allan Polacheck from Terri Polacheck

MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory Of Michael Seaman from Dan and Linda Carp Michael Seaman from Seth and Meredith Friedman Millie Pino from Stephen & Sherry Pino

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

RABBI MILLER DISCRETIONARY FUND

SECURITY FUND

In A ppreciation Of Support of the Empty Bowls event from Ken & Diana Goldstein In Honor Of Ida Margolis receiving a Lamed Vavnik Award from Ira Berlin In Memory Of Michael Seaman from Bunny Kaufman Samuel Spintman from Daniel & Judith Spintman Michael Seaman from Daniel & Judith Spintman Judith Weisberg from Donald Weisberg Nicholas Schwalb from Jesse & Renee Fritz Beverly and Leo Cohen from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Harold Krichman from Linda Bluhm Dr. Max Ufberg and Lillian Ufberg from Melvin & Gail Ufberg Sylvia Solomon Cohon from Melvyn & Judith Zahn Marcus Ritter from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Susan Matties-Nadel from Richard & Marianne Matties Norman Emanuel from Ronald & Kathy Emanuel Meyer Pearlman from Sara Pantel Michael Seaman from The Kandel Family Michael Seaman from Todd & Lauren Brodie Joseph Angel from Victor & Jacqueline Meskin Sema Goldenblatt from Eleanor Bonder

In Honor Of Bobbie and Gene Katz on their anniversary from Nat & Susan Ritter In Memory Of Seth Kaner from Charles & Sue Center Abraham Leo Alexander from Edward & Cheryl Alexander Bernard Nemeroff and Frances Nemeroff from Martin & Karen Cohn Michael Seaman from Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Kevin Goldstein from Paul & Jane Shaw

POLSTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory Of Michael Seaman from Gil rashbaum Leslie Weber from Tearle & Nancy Meyer

In Honor Of Gabriela Sissman becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Linda Denning In Memory Of Ernest Druckman from Barbara Druckman Albert Yohay from Linda Denning

PRESCHOOL DONATIONS

RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY

In Honor Of Granddaughter Gabriela becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Ira & Barbara Kushnir In Memory Of Hilary Feldman from Barbara Cohen Jack Frank from Franklin & Jacque Lynn Paulson Michael Seaman from Leonard & Barbara Cutler Anne C. Pirchesky from Michael & Anna Pierce

WILLIAM FRESCHEL KIDDUSH FUND

In Memory Of Paul Sirkus from Sanford Sirkus

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES FUND

MITZVAH FOOD BASKET DONATIONS

In Memory Of Joseph Greenberg from Carolyn Greenberg Bertha Meyer from Tearle & Nancy Meyer

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND

In Memory Of Philip Feinberg from Mark & Cheryl Feinberg

RABBI BOXMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor Of Rabbi Boxman on her installation from Leonard & Barbara Cutler Rabbi Boxman’s Installation from Steve & Ellen Goldberg In Memory Of Morris Fine and Bertha Fine from Edythe Cohen Sharon Ansteth from Lawrence & Tracey Albert Charles Elbhar and Annie Quisefit Elbhar from Lydia Bond Michael Seaman from Mae Riefberg

In Honor Of Moises Levy on his 90th birthday from Albert & Roslyn Katz In Memory Of Sadie Dregant from Albert & Roslyn Katz Menyhert Fogel from Kelly Fogel

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND

In Memory Of Michael Seaman from Bollt Family Betty Weiner from Leonard & Jean Nacht

ABOVE & BEYOND

Dr. Lydia Bond In Memory Of Clara Weisberg from Marvin & Carol Weisberg

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

In A ppreciation Of Dr. Michael Rubner’s commitment and dedication to Adam Dorio’s Bar Mitzvah. Tutor extraordinaire! Thank you! from The Dorio Family In Memory Of Luis Alberto Diez from Kevin Diez In Memory Of Perry Switzen Alan & Freddi Peltz Arthur & Lois Jonas Barry & Debbie Zvibleman Carol Finkelstein Cheryl Oakes Clifford & Louise Rossen Eugene & Leslie Tappis Eugene & Leslie Tappis Hal & Piper Lyman Heather & Samantha Baron Helene Stronger James & Jane Perman Kenneth & Ellen Kaufman Kenneth & Maxine Kaufman Lauren Ugell Lawrence & Linda Becker M.S. Meyerowitz Mark & Anne Rubin Mark & Gloria Mellman Merrill & Helen Haber Michael & Lynn Macklis Myron & Barbara Levy Patricia Freiman Paul & Suzanane Mogolesko Sandra Grene Steven Paskal Stuart & Barbara Schrager Willliam & Susan Hutcheon

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MITZVAH DAY DONATIONS

Alan & Helene Gordon Allan & Gabriela Goldberg Charles & Sue Center Daniel & Judith Spintman David Millstein Florence Feinson George & Cynthia Rubin Glenn Perrin Harvey & Katie Cohen Jack & Susan Rabin Jacob & Elizabeth Sakwa James & Jane Perman Joyce Toub Leonard & Jean Nacht Maris Delano Max Kamerman & Meredith Frankel Merlin & Harriet Lickhalter Myra Kramer Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Norman & Suzanne Cohn Robert & Frances Nossen Robert & Myra Snyder Seth Mizrachi Stanley & Karen Deutsch Steven & Ellen Goldberg Tearle & Nancy Meyer Temple Shalom Men’s Club William & Sue Heyman In Memory Of Don Leuchtag Sr. from Gary & Linda Sirak Lee Yanoff and Nat Yanoff from Steven & Suzann Yussen

Thank You!

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WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN As of February 14

Shield of David $18,000

The Kaufman Family Defender $10,000

Sentinel $5,000

Watchman $2,500

Dr. Allen & Lillian Menkin

Deborah & Robert Fidel

Braverman Family Foundation

Dr. Mark & Anne Rubin

Arlene & Donald Shapiro

Dan & Linda Carp

David & Daryl Sissman

First Florida Integrity Bank

Howard & Janet Solot

Susan & Dr. Nathaniel Ritter Richard & Ellaine Rosen

Protector $1,000 Carol & Les Appel

Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Lublin

Norman & Suzanne Cohn

Simone & Scott Lutgert

Myra & Mort Friedman

Vickie Nolen

Rachel & Howard Gutman

Stephen & Sherry Pino

Larry & Tina Haut

Mae Riefberg

Ron & Lin Klein

Iris Shur & Bernie Lashinsky

Byron & Joan Krantz

Ken Sidman & Joyce Levy

Robert & Barbara Levine

Jay & Susan Weiss

Thank You!

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WE ARE STRONG SECURITY CAMPAIGN As of February 14

Guard Howard & Sheila Agranat

Gallagher Lutgert

Lynn & Richard Prosten

Joel & Shayna Aronson

Geraldine Glueck

Jack & Susan Rabin

Barbara Barnard

Dr. Alan & Sandra Goldman

Sandy & Jeffrey Randall

Phyllis Barolsky

Donna & Avie Goldstein

Alex & Jessica Rosen

William & Randi Barr

Marsha & Michael Goldstein

Fred & Margo Rosenfeld

Alvin & Sheila Becker

David & Cary Goodman

Edward & Helen Rosenthal

Donald & Judith Belmont

Ellen & Michael Gordon

Barbara Ross

Mardelle & Bennett Berman

Helene & Alan Gordon

Marilyn Ross

Dr. Lydia Bond

Robert & Merel Greenfield

Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag

Eleanor Bonder

Lenore Greenstein

Martin & Elaine Samuels

Mona & Jay Brodsky

Michael & Susan Horowitz

Leonard & Sandra Schuman

Nancy & Ted Brother

Martin & Judythe Isserlis

Diane & Hank Schwartz

Ann Cardamone & William Berliant

Dr. David & Fredda Isaacson

Norman & Rona Senior

Tom & Barb Carlstrom

Fern & Andrew Jaffe

Carol & Bruce Sherman

Neil A. Chessin

Ellen & Jim Kahn

Mark & Susan Sherwin

Sam & Barbara Chester

Bobbie & Gene Katz

Neil Sklaroff

Judy & Phil Ciorciari

Roslyn & Albert Katz

Paul & Abbie Sladick

Conditioned Air

Toby Kleban Levine

Bill & Louise Warshauer

David Citrin

Judson and Frances Knox

Stuart & Sarah Warshauer

Eileen & Stephen Cohen

Jo Ann Kravitz

Bernard & Helene Weiss

Dr. Lawrence & Lois Cohen

Larry & Carol Kurlander

Nancy G. White

Philip & Marilyn Dano

Barry & Mary-Beth Levitz

Jan & Sheldon Whitman

Richard W. Endlar

Moises & Janina Levy

Nancy & Jack Wiadro

Mignon & Stanley Farb

Network Minds

Bruce & Barbara Winer

Kalmin & Ruth Faye

Mark & Cynthia Nusbaum

Barbara Winthrop

Cheryl & Mark Feinberg

Judi Palay

David & Carol Wolfe

Jeanette & Glenn Fischer

Joel Pearlman

Dr. Brian & Beth Wolff

Julie Fischer

Jane & Rabbi James Perman

Suzann & Steve Yussen

Marc & Jennifer Fleischer

Chuck & Judy Picus

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MARCH 2020 Sunday 1

Monday 2

Tuesday 3 Melton Class year 3 10:00am

Religious School 9:00am

Wednesday 4 Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm

Sisterhood Board Hebrew School meeting 10:00am 4:45pm Melton Elective class 2:00pm

Purim Spiel & Carnival 10:30am Sunday Hebrew School 11:45

8 9 Erev Purim 10 Purim 11 No Religious or Preschool closed Preschool closed Preschool closed No Hebrew School Sunday Hebrew Melton Class - year Beading for School Megillah 3 10:00am Betterment Reading 7:00pm

15 16 No Religious or Preschool closed Sunday Hebrew School

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Israel Book Religious School 9:00am Discussion Club 11:00am Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Shalom Yeladim 9:00am Confirmation class 9:00am Scholar 10:00am Sunday Hebrew School 11:45am

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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6

7

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Hadassah Shabbat 7:30pm

Torah Talk 8:30am

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

Sisterhood Afternoon Tea 1:00pm

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Preschool closed

Preschool closed

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Federation Shabbat 7:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Men’s Club Dinner Theatre 5:00pm (offsite)

Melton Elective class 2:00pm

12:30pm

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Tikkun Olam meeting 9:00am

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Beading for Betterment 12:30pm

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Shabbat Service with Scholar 7:30pm

Torah study with Scholar 8:30am

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Melton Class year 3 10:00am Sisterhood luncheon 11:30am Melton Elective class 2:00pm Executive Committee 7:00pm

Adult Hebrew 3:30pm

Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm Confirmation class 4:45pm

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Hebrew School 4:45pm

Choir rehearsal 6:30pm

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Melton Class year 3 10:00am Melton Elective class 2:00pm Board meeting 7:00pm

Adult Hebrew Class 3:30pm

Melton class year 1 10:00am

Hebrew School 4:45pm

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

New Member Meet & Greet 6:00pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Camden Karen

Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm

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Religious School 9:00am Children’s Chocolate Seder 10:30am Sunday Hebrew School 11:45am

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APRIL 2020 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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4

Hebrew School 4:45pm

Wise Aging 1:00pm

Preschool Passover Seder 9:30am

Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm

Shabbat evening service with choir 7:30pm

Torah Talk 8:30am Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Noah Kohn

5 6 No Religious or Sunday Hebrew School

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8

Sisterhood Board First Night of meeting 10:00am Passover

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Temple Shalom offices and Preschool closed

Preschool closed

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

No Hebrew School Preschool early Passover service dismissal 12:00pm 10:00am Temple offices close 2nd Night Seder at 12:00pm

Beach Shabbat 6:30pm

6:00pm

12 13 14 Preschool closed No Religious or Sunday Hebrew School

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Religious School 9:00am Confirmation class 9:30am

Religious School 9:00am

Israel Book Discussion Club 11:00am

Shalom Yeladim 9:00am Sunday Hebrew School 11:45am

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Temple Shalom offices and Preschool closed

Wise Aging year 1 1:00pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Torah study with Rabbi Boxman 8:30am

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

Yizkor service 10:00am

Mimouna 6:30pm

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Yom HaShoah Sisterhood Luncheon 11:30am

Tikkun Olam meeting 9:00am Beading for Betterment 12:30pm Hebrew School 4:45pm Confirmation class 4:45pm

Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Men’s Club Shabbat 7:30pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am

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Last day of Hebrew School 4:45pm

Wise Aging year 1 1:00pm

Sunday Hebrew School 11:45am

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No Hebrew School

Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration 10:00am

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7:00pm

Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Sam Mizrahi

Men’s Club Deli Night 7:00pm

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