The Voice - March 2022

MISSION STATEMENT

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

Clergy

Senior Rabbi

Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu dazu@naplestemple.org

Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman aboxman@naplestemple.org

Rabbi Emeritus

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

Professional Staff

Executive Director

Deborah Fidel dfidel@naplestemple.org

Staff

Program Coordinator

Megan Black

mblack@naplestemple.org

Administrative & Clergy Assistant Randi Butterworth rbutterworth@naplestemple.org

Music Director Dr. James Cochran Maintenance Technician Pedro Cruz maintenance@naplestemple.org

Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org

Preschool Admin. Assistant Julie Fischer preschool@naplestemple.org

Education Admin. Assistant Mary Flores education@naplestemple.org

Director of Marketing

4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119

Phone: (239) 455-3030 Fax: (239) 455-4361 www.naplestemple.org info@naplestemple.org

Education Office: (239) 455-2233 Preschool Office: (239) 455-3227

Board of Trustees

President

Daryl Sissman

First Vice President

Ed Kaufman

Second Vice President

Merrill Hassenfeld

Third Vice President Leonard Teitelbaum

Treasurer Susan Ritter

Financial Secretary

Steve Pino

Recording Secretary

Robin Mintz

Sisterhood President Barbara Druckman

Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin

Temple Historian

Howard Glicken

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

Editor—Jeanette Fischer

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

Esther Garfield egarfield@naplestemple.org

Groundskeeper

Rick Holsbeke maintenance@naplestemple.org

Facility Manager

Victor Lucas vlucas@naplestemple.org

Adult Ed. Admin. Assistant Paolette Matute pmatute@naplestemple.org

Ed Alexander

The Honorable Kyle Cohen

Joshua Garfield

Ellen Goldberg

Susan Hager

Andy Karpman

Bobbie Katz

Stacy Nicolau

Jack Rabin

Estelle Price

CLERGY MESSAGE

Senior Rabbi Rabbi Adam F. Miller

Sharing the Blessings of Paradise

Almost 30 years later, the line from Forrest Gump still resonates, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” We understand the simplicity of the image, and relate to the reality that life is often full of surprises. Were the movie being filmed today, a more updated version could be, “Life is not like a Facebook page, it is more than you see…” So much of what we find on social media captures only what the individual wants us to see –the positives from their lives, time with family, and photos that always capture the perfect moment. What we don’t see are the activities outside the frame: the screaming children fighting while the sun sets; the messy room that surrounds the newly added piece of furniture; the lengthy time spent working to perfect makeup and outfit for a “filter-free” photo.

Living in Southwest Florida, we are blessed to be in an area that appears to be paradise. Our lives are filled with natural beauty, from our beautiful beaches and phenomenal weather, to the gorgeous sunsets, as well as more cultural, social and education opportunities than one could possibly attend. Surrounded by all this bounty, we live in a proverbial social media post. Which is why it is important for us to pay heed to what is happening outside the frame of our lives. Even here, in this paradise, there are many struggling with real challenges that may not reflect our own experiences.

A recent Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) forum series on hunger and food insecurity revealed some of these problems in our community. Forum speakers provided some very stark pieces of information:

• Almost 1,000 children in Collier County Public Schools are identified as homeless.

• 10% of Collier County’s population are constantly

food insecure, including 1 in 5 children and 10% of seniors.

• 30-35% of households in Collier and Lee Counties are unable to afford a bare-bones household budget.

• Every local school offers free breakfasts and lunches to all students because so many need assistance they cannot track all the requests.

This information leaves us shocked, realizing how many in our local community face food insecurity or lack stable housing. Our tradition teaches us that we have an obligation to assist those who are in need –specifically instructing our ancestors to share their bounty with those less fortunate. We read in Torah that when harvesting, one was to leave the corners of the fields, as well as anything dropped (known as gleanings), for those less fortunate.

Today we fulfill that responsibility by sharing our resources, talents and time with the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope, and other organizations addressing these critical needs in the community. Join us on March 20 for our next food drive at Temple Shalom. Timed to coincide with Purim, it will be a chance to fulfill one of the mitzvot for the holiday, helping those in need. Those wanting to do more should sign up for the Meals of Hope project on Mitzvah Day, April 24, where we will pack 50,000 meals. Additionally, all of our local agencies are looking for volunteers.

We are grateful to live in paradise. Together, we can work to share our resources and ensure that everyone in our community has something to be grateful for. May our actions plant the seeds for a better tomorrow.

CLERGY MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu

As we enter into the month of March, typically I’m thinking ahead to the holiday of Passover and all the preparation needed to get ready for the seder meal; cleaning out the chametz, organizing my music and choosing a Haggadah. However, this year is a little bit different. Instead of preparing for a seder, my husband, Steve, and I are preparing to welcome our little girl in mid-March.

For us that means we’re packing the hospital bags, installing the car seat, washing the baby clothes, making sure we have enough diapers and putting the final touches on the nursery. In addition, I’m making sure that all of my cantorial, pastoral and teaching obligations are being met while I’m away on my maternity leave. I’m so grateful to my clergy partners, Rabbi Miller and Rabbi Boxman, as well as the the lay leaders who will be taking over my responsibilities while I’m away and taking the much-needed time to bond with my baby and adjust to being a mom.

Thank you all for understanding that I won’t be available for a short time. I look forward to introducing you all to baby Azu very soon!

CLERGY MESSAGE

Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman

This month we will officially open registration for summer camp at Temple Shalom Preschool. During the months of June and July, Temple Shalom Preschool is going to be transformed into a summer festival of fun and games!

At Camp Shalom, our campers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in weekly themes, splash in our water park, tumble, dance, bake and get messy with crafts!

Camp Shalom runs for seven weeks and is specifically targeted to chil¬dren ages 1-5. This year we are also planning to bring back Camp Einstein, our summer program for children in grades Kindergarten - 2nd grade. Returning campers and new participants all look forward to a wide variety of exciting experiences, new friendships and nonstop fun.

At camp this summer there will be something to capture everyone’s interest. Campers participate in water play, tumbling in our indoor gym, arts and crafts, STEAM activities, shopping in our little market (Markolit), cooking, performing arts, foreign language, science and music, all while exercising their creativity, imagination, talent and funny bones.

From animal encounters to Preschool Olympics, our campers are going to not only be kept busy this summer, but they are going to have the time of their lives! If you are looking for a fabulous experience for your child this summer, contact the Temple Shalom Preschool office at 239-455-3227.

For more information, a tour, or anything else, feel free to email our Director, Rabbi Boxman at aboxman@naplestemple.org.

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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

President

Daryl Sissman

As my term as president nears the end, I would like to thank Don Shapiro and Yale Freeman for approaching me about becoming president one day, many years ago. I would not say this has been an easy role to play at Temple, but I it has been rewarding. I am so lucky to have been able to work with a wonderful clergy term and staff. Working together as a team, our three-legged stool was strong and stable. While the COVID pandemic certainly caused much disruption, and changed many of our carefully laid plans, we have still been able to accomplish much, while doing our best to keep our congregation safe and healthy.

I am proud to say that the Solot Leadership development class is getting started. Thank you to Larry Israelite and Deborah Fidel for making this happen. I am also grateful to Eric Meyers and Abbie Sladick for reviving the mentoring program for new leaders. I was a mentee in that program, run by Dave Rutstein in 2015. Five years later, I was elected President! I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labor, as new people step forward to lead us to even greater heights.

Our Governance Committee revamped the Bylaws and worked on our policies last year. This is work that will continue as our congregation grows and our needs evolve. Our leadership is constantly learning and striving to find new and better ways to serve the congregation and fortify our spiritual home.

One of the most important goals I set for myself as president was to create a succession plan. As I wrote in my last Voice article, Len Teitelbaum, a long-time member, was invited to join the Executive Committee. I am delighted to announce that Len has agreed to stand for election to be the next president of Temple Shalom. His management experience and his Jewish and financial knowledge will serve him well in this role. We are very lucky that he has agreed to serve. When I step down from any leadership position, my goal has always been to find someone to follow me, who will build on my accomplishments and set new and ambitious goals. I know that Len is that person.

I am delighted that the 2020 Strategic Plan will continue to be implemented under Len’s leadership. I know that Len is committed to finding new ways to bring “One Family, Many Connections” to life. Len has been a member at Temple for many years, but if you haven’t met him yet, please introduce yourself when you see him. Thank you.

Hadassah Shabbat

Sisterhood Shabbat

Friday,

NEW MEMBERS

B E A D I N G F O R B E T T E R M E N T

The Beading for Betterment program makes beaded jewelry for children at the Guadalupe Center to give mothers and grandmothers for Mothers’ Day each year. If you are interested in participating

contact Carol Hirsch at chirsch1951@gmail.com

Scott & Kim Joseph Curtis & Jacy Toll Barbara Wenk

Howard & Linda Wolin

Has it been a while since you’ve seen your old friends at Temple? Are you new to One Family and looking to meet new people? Temple Shalom has the answer for everyone with Shalom@Home!

Shalom@Home will be a series of casual get-togethers in the homes of Temple Shalom members, loosely structured to help you get to know a small group of other members who live in your neighborhood.

Let’s get the ball rolling! Please contact Iris Shur at irisjimshur@aol.com for more information or to volunteer to host a Shalom@Home event.

Saturdays at 8:30am via Zoom

Study the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of clergy. Text sheets will be shared online. Learners of all levels are welcome. Zoom link can be found on the weekly email or contact education@naplestemple.org.

Jennifer Garner, Julie Fischer, Veora Little, Mark Shiffman, Henry Biggs, Michael Greenberg, David Feinstein, Maxine Rachelle, Kenneth Loffredo, Sydelle Weinberger, Alicia Feldman, Angela Eastman, Fredric Phillips, Chad Atkins, Victoria Leschen, Bryce Winer, Barbara Winer, Elizabeth Feldman, Jeffrey Leschen, Mandy Maiman, Monte Rosen, Jean Dunn, Mary Wichter, Michael Wexler, Ruth Hubing, Jane Kessler, Gabriel Feldman, Yolany Carcamo, Ivan Carcamo, Michael Diamond, Joyce Levy, Mark Schloss, Steve Azu, Joni Zalasky, Deborah Fidel, Robert Fidel, Leonard Nacht, Micheline Peker, Chelsea Parker, Sophie Gilliam, Ellen Garnick, Neil Koppel, Nancy Kahn, Robin Mintz, Andrew Mintz, Janet Rosen, Cheryl Alexander, Edward Alexander, Robert Woods, Irene Adler, Jack Wiadro, Michael Feldman, and Anne Miscia

Food Drive

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Keith Haring Exhibit Tour & Lunch

Many people initially come to synagogue life to provide their children with a Jewish education or to prepare them for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. When children grow up and leave the home, many adults find themselves re-examining the role that a synagogue can play in their lives. Temple Shalom can still be an important part of your life at any age.

The Temple Shalom Empty Nesters is being created to share the warmth of belonging to an extended family and to celebrate Jewish life within a large community. Our Empty Nesters group will be responsible for developing, arranging, conducting and coordinating social programs, events and meetings for people between the ages of 45 and 65, with or without children at home. Activities could be game nights, dinners, group participation in Temple Shalom’s social events, potlucks – bring your ideas! If

want to get out, make new friends and learn new things, we want to hear from you. Contact Deborah Fidel at dfidel@naplestemple.org.

ISRAEL CORNER

by Andy Karpman

Ein Gedi, literally “spring of the kid” is an oasis and a nature reserve in Israel, located west of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, some 400 m. below sea level, and is near Masada and the Qumran Caves. Ein Gedi was listed in 2016 as one of the most popular nature sites in the country. The site attracts about one million visitors a year.

Extreme heat and aridity prevail in this desert region throughout most of the year. But perennial fresh water springs (Ein is Hebrew for spring) flow down from the high cliffs of the Judean Desert and have made permanent settlement and agriculture possible since ancient times.

Ein Gedi is mentioned in many historical sources and the abundant finds from archeological excavations which have been conducted since the 1960s make it possible to trace the long history of this unique place.

Ein Gedi is notable not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for the natural habitation of wildlife. As seen in the Nature and Parks Authority symbol for Ein Gedi, the Nubian Ibed is known to live in the park. In fact, Ein Gedi houses one of the largest herds of Ibex in all of Israel. Besides the Ibex, Ein Gedi is known to house wolves, foxes and bats along with many birds of prey. As you walk throughout Ein Gedi Nature Reserve you will be sure to see some of the wildlife flourishing in the area.

Ein Gedi is a favorite place for tourists and Israelis to visit in Israel, especially during the warm and hot months, where you can relax away from the desert heat and cool off in the springs near David’s waterfall.

CELEBRATE WITH US

Birthdays

1 Todd Brodie 7 RosaLee Rudman 15 Kathleen Rainen 23 Jerome Borkan Michael Diamond Paula Schaffer Ellis Sandra Raizes Alan Goldman Donald Feiman Alvin Wichard Suzann Yussen Gerald Lippes Judit Price 8 Debra Heil 16 Barbara Winthrop Paula Maisel

2 William Berliant 9 Joe Bross 17 Kathy Feinstein 24 Frances Nossen Philip Ciorciari Geraldine Gale Helene Fuchs Carol Sutker Jeremy Schaab Jessie Goebel Alan Galbut 25 Ken Goldstein

3 Patton Corrigan 10 Bennett Berman Sybil Mitchell Andrew Mintz Tammy Katz Ellen Hoffman 18 Marcelle Aizenshtat 26 Howard Creskoff Gale Lazarus Joan Krantz P.J. Meyer 27 Natalie Berman Jules Stone Alberto Rotsztain 19 Linda Bogatz Brian Cassell

4 Cole Caruso 11 Jon Merksamer Frances Kline Linda Wainick Gregory Kimmelman 12 Jay Brodsky Stephen Solarsh 28 Valerie Crown

5 Robert Hunter Alan Freeman Zdenka Tichy Leslie Farmer Jenny Kaplan 13 Nathaniel Ritter Brian Wolff Sandy Glassman Rosealie Liebovich-Hyman 14 Linda Bluhm 20 Mollee Cole Stuart Kaplan Blanche Speiser Randi Butterworth Lisa Kronish Peter Klein

6 Gabriel Castro Ralph Heyman Mark Liberman Gail Ufberg Richard Cohen Barbara Levine Earl Prolman 29 Leslie Jacobs Stanley Segal Judith Peltz Tova Roman Dorothy Magen

7 Ann Goldblatt Arlene Sobol Janet Whitman Darlene Muller James Miller Dana Wexler Debbie Zvibleman Fernanda Zahn 21 Martin Cohen 30 Wendy Buxton Barbara Druckman Ann Cardamone Sylvie Heyman Jean Peltz

Flavia Isakov 31 Sidney Diamond Amy Young Caren Plotkin 22 Itamar Isakov Marcelle Reiss Steven Rubin Kathy Zack

CELEBRATE WITH US

Anniversaries

4 Richard & Merle Crystal 20 Robert & Deborah Fidel Mel & Sheryl Affrime Michael & Naida Rodman

5 Ronald & Paula Meyer 21 Donald & Judith Belmont Wilbur & Carole Yellin Alan & Liz Jaffe 6 Larry & Wendy Israelite 22 Daniel & Linda Carp 8 Charles & Judith Huizenga Bruce & Carol Sherman 9 Adam & Brittney Wichard 23 Sam & Rochelle Miller Alvin & Susan Wichard Howard & Stella Stacker 10 Itamar & Flavia Isakov 24 David & Daryl Sissman 14 Glenn & Jeanette Fischer William & Elisabeth Teller Marvin & Carol Weisberg 27 Jose Lairet & Fabiana Kivilevic 15 Steven & Gail Sacknoff 28 Geoffrey & Fran Kroll 17 Robert & Kimberly Klausner 29 Steve & Sherri Regester 18 Ken & Diana Goldstein 30 Saul & Sara Rosen 19 Alan & Helene Gordon 31 Ivan & Yolany Carcamo

CELEBRATE WITH US

B’nai mitzvah corner

Margot Solomon March 5, 2022

MJ is in the 7th grade at Community School of Naples, where she enjoys basketball, lacrosse and Model UN. In her free time, MJ loves going to the beach, watching movies and traveling.

S imchaS

Mazel tov to The Honorable Kyle Cohen on his investiture as a circuit court judge in Collier County.

Congratulations to Herman Kaufman on being recognized for donating half of his Bar Mitzvah money to Wounded Warriors.

Mazel tov to Joan and David Friedman on the engagement of their daughter, Jill, to Shawn Kahn.

If your child will be celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, please don’t forget to submit a photo and a brief bio of your child for publication in The Voice. Send photo and bio to Jeanette Fischer at jfischer@naplestemple.org.

Mazel

Congratulations to the Aizenshtat Family who helped the Barron Collier Athletics Supporters raise over $7,000 at their Charity Night.

Congratulations to Ted and Nancy Brother on the birth of their great-grandson, born to their grandson, Sam, and his wife Erin. Sam recently accepted a position as a rabbi of a Reform synagogue in Maine.

Mazel tov to Gale Lazarus and her new horse, Jaguar, on placing 1st in three races and 2nd in one race at a recent competition in Ocala.

Congratulations to Sandy Parker on being a recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award for 2022 presented by the Greater Naples Leadership.

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share with the Temple Shalom One Family, please let us know by emailing Jeanette Fischer at jfischer@naplestemple.org.

YAHRZEITS - MARCH 2022

4 Irving Abramson 4 Mollie Sigler

11 Sanford Swerdlin 18 Sima Oshry Steiner Babette C. Anthony Bernard Simon

Agustin Tamargo Vivian Tobias Glen Carlstrom Paul R. Sissman Bruce Thalheimer Frances Wernikoff Robert Cisco Harold Stanhope Smith Irwin H. Treiser Sonia Wichard Norma Clibanoff Sophie Solarsh Lillian Weber Ben Yasbin Ernest Danies Lenore Speiser Faye Wexler 25 Solomon Arditti Marguerite Degan Herby Strohl Sybil Whitman Gerson Barter Sadie Dregant Nettie Subin Rose Wolff Max Becker Walter Dubiecki Selda Thalheimer 18 Rebecca Altman Abraham Berzon Jacob J. Feld Lester B. Troupp Jerome David Anthony Selma Cassell Mabel Feldman Bessie Tucker Mindy Baha el Din Arnold Feder Maurice Fisher Bess Unger Cohn Ross Barnard Lillian Friedman Rose Frank Judith Weisberg Eduardo Bertran Sidney Greenfield Lou Freiberg Renee Wolff Ian Ross Browner Elsie Greenfield

Esther Glicken 11 Morris Berkle

Israel Buckman Nathan Hasson Sherman Goldberg Ceil Binder Doris Casper David Hirsch Dorothy Segeal Goldblatt Lawrence Blum Rachel Dubiecki Murray Hoffman Lou Goodwich Eileen Charif Reine Malka Elbhar Henry Holzinger

Naomi Gorelick Sheldon Issac Chassin Jack Fay Rose Katcher Marvin Gross Amy Cowan Bernice Veta Goldstein Harvey Katz Martin Halperin Beverly Dopkin Saul Helfand Charlotte Kwasha Edith Helsel Rosa Ercolano Julian Kleban Benjamin Levine

Joseph Hepner David Feldman

Irving Kroll Ita Lichtenstein

Irving Lashinsky Milton Lorber Gussie Hertzman Edith Fleitman

Irving Hersh George Flato

Irving Lauber Myron P. Lown Erwin Hoffman Kenneth Garlikov Samuel Levine Sam Lustig Sarah Z. Katz Erna Gross Leonard L. Levy Ralph Jay Luts Dr. Robert Kessler Hildegard Gross Stephan Lewis Marlene Oshry Shirley King Green Evelyn Gutman Rose S. Low Sylvia Osipe Sylvia Kleban Charles Indictor Bertha Mendlowitz Samuel Portman

Morris Koosman Jill Isaacson

Beatrice Morton Charles Riedel

Sarah Levine Andrew Jubelirer Morton Porter Moishe "Micky" Rubel

Perry Lewis

Ida Kass David Rosen Rose Rubin Stanley Moshman Lester Katz

Dr. Milton B. Myers Miles Kuperman

Sarah Pastor Cepra Loew

Joseph Phillips

Ida S. Merker

Matthew Popkin Morris Roseman

Ann Prosten Arnold Rosen

Laurence Richmond Ann Rosenbloom

Barbara Rubin Beatrice Salzwas

Joseph A. San Filippo Herman Schaffer

Harry M Shapiro Mac Schloss

Isadore Shaw Tanya Schmerler

Marshall Sidman Al Schneider Evelyn Sidman Milton Sokoll

Myer Rottenberg Audrey Rubner

Syd Saffer

N. Tully Schaffer

Ira Norman Saperstein Leonard Shapiro

Ruth Schaeffer Fanny Shnider

Carol Seidman Lombardo Marshall B. Sidman

Henry Richard Sherwin Ilya Suslov

Morris Silverman Celia Teitelbaum

Ann Solot Jack Weisberg

Gertrude Spalter Marta Zelcer

May their memories be a blessing. Zichronam liv’rachah.

YAHRZEITS - MARCH 2022

RECENTLY DECEASED

(As of 2/23/2022)

Paul Nusbaum – Brother of Mark Nusbaum

Bill Hamilton – Companion of Sue Flato

Jack Moss – Father of Dr. Karen Ezrine

Sharon Weiner – Sister of Jan and Shelly Whitman

Harry Yedid – Widower of Arlene Yedid

Joseph Yohay – Uncle of Linda Denning

David Fisher – Husband of Eloyse Fisher

Jerry Rubin – Son-in-law of Jan and Shelly Whitman

Gilbert Zinn – Father of Don Zinn

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

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

MEN’S CLUB

Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin

March is a time to wish everyone a Happy Purim as well as a time to welcome spring. Hopefully, the new season will usher in post-pandemic life improvements.

On March 9, the Men’s Club will be at Temple Shalom passing out pre-ordered Box Meals from Ben’s Kosher Deli. Hopefully you placed your order by March 1 and will be enjoying a delicious deli treat on March 9.

Mitzvah Day is April 24. The Men’s Club sponsors the breakfast for those folks who will be volunteering at the Temple and to help prepare food boxes at the Harry Chapin Food Pantry. We will need volunteers to help with the breakfast. Please let me know if you want to volunteer by emailing me at ryasbin@alumni.psu.edu.

As spring kicks in, our golf outings will draw even more players. If you are interested in these golf outings, please contact Paul Moskowitz at paulmosko@comcast.net.

Our members, as well as their friends and family members, meet on a regular basis at the Alamo Range. For information on these sessions, contact Ed Cohen at edcohenpt@gmail.com.

As always, we are interested in your input on additional events and activities that you might like to see the Men’s Club offer, as well as individuals who want to serve on the Board. Contact me at ryasbin@alumni.psu.edu with your activity ideas and your interest in serving on the Men’s Club Board.

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

SISTERHOOD

Sisterhood President Barbara Druckman

We are very proud and honored to share with you that Sisterhood members, Robin Mintz and Susan Pittelman, are being recognized as Hadassah’s “Inspiring Women” at a virtual honoring on Sunday, March 13 at 11:00am. Robin is a community leader, volunteer and magazine production editor. Susan is also a community leader and volunteer as well as a publisher. For webinar information, please contact Diane Schwartz at dianepschwartz@gmail.com

Don’t forget the Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament fundraiser on March 8. There’s still time to respond. Please see the form on the next page.

Sisterhood will be organizing the collection of travel-sized toiletries for homeless school children in Collier County. The children are in need of basic toiletries such as shampoo and conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, brushes, combs, etc. Please drop your donations in the bins in the Temple lobby or bring them with you on Mitzvah Day. They will be packaged for distribution by the Homeless Students Liaison for Collier County Schools.

Join us on Tuesday, March 22 at 10:00am for a guided tour of the Organic Garden at Shangri-La in Bonita Springs. The cost is $15, payable at the door. Please contact Barbara Druckman at babrdruckman@gmail.com.

Sisterhood Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. The Congregation is invited to attend this special Shabbat service honoring Sisterhood. Nancy Brown will be recognized as The Woman of Valor. New to the servcie this year will be the inclusion of the installation of the Sisterhood Board members for 2022-2023.

Slate of Officers 2022-2023

President - Barbara Druckman

Executive VP - Linda Wainick

VP of Fundraising - Lynn Prosten

VP of Membership - Fran St Fleur

VP or Programming - Judy Ciorciari

Communications Secretary - Barbara Steinberg

Recording Secretary - Nancy Brother

Corresponding Secretary - Joan Friedman

Treasurer - Pamela Schoen

Immediate Past President - Karen Cohn

Chairs

Book Bag - Nancy Suslov

Judaica Shop - Amy Young

Onegs - Karen Cohn

Directors

Bunny Kaufman

Susan Pittleman

Shelly Baron

Sisterhood Book Bag meets in the Perman Library. Please contact Nancy Suslov, nisuslov@gmail.com, or Linda Wainick, wainjl@aol.com, for more information.

Thursday, March 17 at 1:30pm via Zoom

“The Book of Lost Names” by Kristen Harmel

Facilitator: Ellen Garnick

Share your talent and love for baking with the congregation by baking a delicious dessert for the oneg Shabbat. You do not have to commit to baking every week.

Baked goods can be dropped off in the Temple kitchen.

C A L L I N G A L L B A K E R S !

Don't forget to leave a note with your name so we know who to thank!

TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Volunteers Chair

Don Belmont

In Isaiah 58:7, God commands us to “share [our] bread with the hungry and bring the homeless into [our] house.”

We just finished three extraordinary adult education forums on hunger and food insecurity:

• Forum #1, presented on December 15, featured Richard LeBer, President and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Laura Simmelink, Senior Director of Programs of the Community Foundation of Collier County.

• Forum #2, presented on January 12, featured Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/CEO of Naples Senior Center, and Elizabeth Alfaro, Director of Nutrition Services at Collier County Public Schools.

• Forum #3, presented on February 16, featured Madison Mitchell of United Way of Lee County, and Michael Overway, Executive Director of the Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County.

If you missed any one of these forums, you can watch a replay on the Temple Shalom YouTube channel.

Some things we learned from these forums:

• 10% of our neighbors in Lee and Collier County are food insecure, including 20% of children and 10% of seniors.

• Need doesn’t stop at the poverty line – meet ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). These are families that earn above the federal poverty level but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget. These are child-care workers, cashiers, salespeople, restaurant workers, office clerks, teachers, health aides, landscapers, law enforcement – you know – the people we all depend on every day!

• 30-35% of households in Collier and Lee Counties are ALICE and poverty. These are not just the folks who live ‘out there’ – they include 15% of the Vineyards residents, 14% of Pelican Bay residents, 27% of Marco Island residents, and 35% of Bonita Springs.

• While the American Rescue Plan of early 2021 helped significantly, the food banks have experienced a HUGE increase in demands due to covid.

Some things we can do:

• Donate food to the food bank at the Food Drive in the Temple Shalom parking lot on March 20

• Make a donation to Temple Shalom dedicated to Meals of Hope for Mitzvah Day

• Volunteer at the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Senior Center food pantry, Community Foundation of Collier County, your local school system, or St. Matthew’s House.

• Deliver Meals on Wheels

• Participate in the Meals of Hope meal packing on Mitzvah Day (Sunday, April 24)

• Paint bowls for Empty Bowls Naples

• Fund microfinancing food projects around the world

• Support MAZON B’nai Mitzvah projects

• Advocate food policy/food justice, for example, food stamps (SNAP) and childhood nutrition

Hopefully, we can eventually change public policy, to ensure that no one goes hungry in America. For today, at least, let’s try to just provide our neighbors with food for a meal. Donate to the Food collection in the Temple parking lot on Sunday, March 20, from 9:00am -11:00am.

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. To make a donation, visit the donation page on the website at www.naplestemple.org, or call the Temple office at 239-455-3030.

Operations Fund s

General Fund

Supports Temple operations Security Fund

Improves safety and security

Worship Funds

Memorial Fund

Donations in memory of loved ones

William Freschel Kiddush Fund

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

Flower Fund

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

Mitzvah Baskets Fund

Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. $200

Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert

Music Fund

Enhances music at Temple Shalom Prayerbook Fund

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

Stuart & Estelle Price A/V Fund

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

Library Fund

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

Education Funds

Adult Education Fund

Enhances adult education programs

YESh Enrichment Fund

Augments educational programming for youth

Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund

Religious School scholarships

Polster YESh Scholarship

Religious School scholarships

Ben Calmenson Fund

Endowment Funds

General Endowment

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

Honey Berkle Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Fund

Sponsors children to attend Jewish camp

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund

Enrichment activities for Religious School teachers

Youth Activities Fund

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

Preschool Enrichment Fund Special programs in Preschool

Arby Lipman Children’s Library

For the purchase of books, magazines subscriptions and supplies

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children’s Music Shelf Audio and video music for children

Artist-in-Residence Fund

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

Social Action Fund

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice

Supports Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities

Mitzvah Day Fund

Supports Temple Shalom’s Mitzvah Day programs

Oneg Shabbat Fund

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

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

Supports the Cantorial Music Program

Graev Family Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Kraus Scholar-In-Residence Endowment

Brings visiting scholars to the Temple

Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Low Family Endowment

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

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment

Supports the Religious School (YESh)

Truly Nolen Family Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Janet & Howard Solot Endowment

To recruit and train future leaders of Temple Shalom

Stephen & Bebe Saks Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Clergy Funds

Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

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

Cantor Azu’s Discretionary Fund

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

Rabbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund

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

DONATIONS

aBOVE & BeyonD

In Honor Of

Our granddaughter, Jenna Baron’s Bat Mitzvah from Maureen & David Feinstein

In Memory Of David Fisher from Nancy Kahn Dr. Alan M. Schwalb from Phyllis S. Luts Sharon Weiner from Roz & Albert Katz

aDult eDuC ation

In Appreciation Of Arline Kaplan & Ellaine Rosen for the Keith Haring Tours from The Melton Havurah

In Memory of Joseph Yohay from Judi & Dan Spintman Jerry Rubin from Judi & Dan Spintman David Fisher from Susan Cohen

CANTOR AZU’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of Cantor Azu from David Millstein

In Honor of Dylan Press becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Maxwell & Jessica Press

In Memory of Dr. Arthur Levere from Bunny Levere Reine Malka Elbhar and Charles Elbhar from David Citrin Stanley Kuller from Debbe Schertzer David Fisher from Henny Porter Sylvia Cohon from Melvyn & Judith Zahn

DAVID & LILLIAN THALENFELD FUND

In Honor Of Linda Simon on her birthday from Jeffrey & Ida Margolis

In Memory Of Maurice Raizes from Anonymous

DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND

In Memory of Charles Elbhar and Reine Elbhar from David Citrin

Annie Quisefit Elbhar from David Citrin

Charles Elbhar from Lydia Bond Lee Yanoff and Nata Yanoff from Steven & Suzann Yussen Jerry Rubin from Steven & Suzann Yussen

ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory of Mary Shapiro from Gene & Bobbie Katz Etta Kramer from Frances Nossen

Other Mazel Tov to Randi Butterworth & Steve Hoey on the occasion of their marriage from Frances & Robert Nossen

GENERAL FUND

In Appreciation of Shabbat services in Temple and on beach from Anonymous In Honor Of

Lori and Charles Siegel on the birth of their granddaughter, Sophie Siegel from Barry & Surelle Wind

The Honorable Kyle Cohen on his investiture from Curtis & Donna Treiser

The Honorable Kyle Cohen on his investiture to Circuit Judge from Gene & Bobbie Katz

Linda Simon on her special birthday from Stephen & Phyllis Strome

The wedding anniversary of Bobbie & Gene Katz from Susan & Nat Ritter

In Memory of DavidFisher

David Weil and Ruth Halperin

Dorothy Schwebel

Gordon & Charlene Kerner

Janet & Howard Solot

Louise Novis

Mary & Stephen Feldman

Melvin & Gail Ufberg

Robert & Sandra Goldstein

Robert & Shirley Bassin

As of February 22

GENERAL FUND

In Memory of DavidFisher

Sedra Schiffman

Stephen & Phyllis Strome

Susan and Arthur Sissman

Jack N. Moss from Debby & Jeff Waranch

Elwood Fuerstman from Eric & P.J. Meyer

Dorothy Blacker from Gerald & Natalie Lewis

Jerry Rubin from Janet & Howard Solot

Sharon Weiner from Janet & Howard Solot

Marty Cohn from Jerry & Elania Goldblatt

DONATIONS

mitzvah DaY Donation S

In Memory of Clara Weisberg from Marv & Carol Weisberg

Jerry Rubin, son-in-law of Jan and Shelly Whitman from Randi Barr

PerrY L. SWitzen eDUcationaL FUnD

In Memory Of David Fisher from Dennis & Maureen Schaab

PraYerBooK FUnD

Nathan Leventon from Lawrence Leventon & Susan Silversmith

Nathan Goldman from Leatrice Kaye

Marty Cohn from Rebecca Cornacchia

Lois Endlar from Richard Endlar

Lester Endlar from Richard Endlar

Norman Emanuel from Ronald & Kathy Emanuel

Jerry Rubin from Roz & Albert Katxz

Louis Katz, father/father-in-law/grandfather of Brian, Tammy and Michael Katz from Wendy & Brett Avner

Other To improve the video system from Moises & Janina Levy

JANET & HOWARD SOLOT ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory Of Norman Pam from Karen & Jerry Pam

LEADERSHIP FUND

In Memory Of Jerry Rubin and Sharon Weiner from Neil & Tussy Shnider

MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory Of

Miriam Browar from Linda Grusin

Jerry Rubin from Sherry & Steve Pino

Millie Marotti from Stephen & Sherry Pino

Sylvia Baxt from Sydelle Weinberger

In Honor Of The marriage of Cole Caruso and Kyle Huff from Laurie Cowan Phillips & Ric Phillips

PreSchooL Donation S

In Honor Of Jason Wichter from Mary K. Wichter

In Memory Of David Fisher from Barbara Winthrop

Aaron Lichtenstein and Faye Lichtenstein from Martin & Hilda Levine

raBBi JameS anD Jane Perman LiBrarY

In Memory Of David Fisher from David & Fredda Isaacson

Dr. Jerry Blum, husband of Joci, father of Heather, Johnny, Chip and Peter from Leonard & Barbara Cutler With Prayers for a Speedy Recovery to Dr. John Jernigan from Leonard & Barbara Cutler

S ecUrit Y FUnD

In Memory Of Jack N. Moss from Harold &Lisa Lauber Kevin Goldstein from Jane & Paul Shaw

StUart & eSteLLe Price aUDio vi SUaL FUnD In Memory Of Jack Moss from Estelle & Stuart Price

raBBi miLLer Di ScretionarY FUnD

In Honor Of

Margot Solomon becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Anthony & Ashley Solomon

Kyle Cohen becoming a judge from Harvey & Celia Dezen

Dylan Press becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Maxwell & Jessica Press

In Memory Of

David Fisher from Arlene, Laura & Bob Subin

Bertha Meyer from Dr. & Mrs. Terry Meyer

David Fisher from George & Cynthia Rubin

Harold Krichman from Linda Bluhm

David Fisher from Murray & Pauline Hendel

Herman Schwartz from Richard & Donna Goldblatt

Jack Moss from Stephen & Rhonda Brazina

Sharon Weiner from Steven & Suzann Yussen

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Sisterhood Board meeting 10:00am*

Melton Elective 10:00am (Medical Ethics) Adult Hebrew class 2:00pm Worship Committee meeting 7:30pm*

2 The Haggadah 10:00am*

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

3

Melton Elective 10:00am (Sinai to Seinfeld) Wise Aging 1:00pm

Finance Committee meeting 2:00pm

Melton Elective (Pray it Forward) 8:00pm*

4 Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

5 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bat Mitzvah of Margot Solomon

YESh Judaics

9:00am

Confirmation class 9:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

Seder Plate Workshop 1:00pm

13 No YESh

7 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

8

Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament

Melton Elective 10:00am (Medical Ethics)

Adult Hebrew class 2:00pm

9 The Haggadah 10:00am*

Ask the Rabbi 2:00pm

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

14 Baby & Me 9:00am

Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

15 Melton Elective (Medical Ethics) 10:00am

Executive Committee meeting 7:30pm*

16 Erev Purim The Haggadah 10:00am*

Tikkun Olam Volunteers meeting 1:30pm*

Ask the Rabbi 2:00pm

Hamantashen Baking 7:00pm

10 Melton Elective (Sinai to Seinfeld) 10:00am Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

Melton Elective (Pray it Forward) 8:00pm*

17 Purim Melton Elective 10:00am (Sinai to Seinfeld) Wise Aging 1:00pm Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm*

11 Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

12 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat ShaPlay 10:00am

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

18 Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm Hadassah Shabbat 7:30pm

19 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

20

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Drop-off Food Drive 9:00am

Purim Shpiel 10:00am

Purim Palooza 11:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

27

No YESh

A Noteworthy Night 6:15pm Major fundraiser

21

Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

Empty Nesters 5:30pm

22 Sisterhood Shangri-La Springs Tour 10:00am

Jewish Community Day of Learning 7:00pm

Board meeting 7:30pm*

23

The Haggadah 10:00am*

Ask the Rabbi 2:00pm

Beading for Betterment 2:30pm

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

28 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

29

30 Ask the Rabbi 2:00pm

Beading for Betterment 2:30pm

Stand With Us 6:15pm

24 Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm Melton Elective (Pray it Forward) 7:00pm*

25 Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

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

31 Wise Aging 1:00pm

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

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

2 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning service 10:00am Shabbat ShaPlay 10:00am

YESh Judaics 9:00am Chocolate Seder 10:30am Butterfly Garden Dedication 12:00pm

4 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

5

6

Sisterhood Board meeting 10:00am

Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

7 Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm

8

Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm

Sisterhood Shabbat service 7:30pm

9 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Lairet Shabbat ShPlay 10:00am

10

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Confirmation Class 9:00am Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration 10:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

11 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

12 Sisterhood luncheon 11:30am

13 Tikkun Olam Forum 1:30pm

Beading for Betterment 2:30pm Solot Leadership Academy 7:00pm

No YESh 18 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

19 Executive Committee meeting 7:30pm*

14 Wise Aging 1:00pm

15 Erev Pesach

Preschool closed Temple office closes at noon NO SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE

16 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning & Passover service 10:00am 2nd Night Seder 6:00pm 17

20 21 Jewish Spirituality 1:00pm Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm*

24

MITZVAH DAY

YESh Judaics 9:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

25 Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 11:00am*

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

26

Sisterhood tour & luncheon 11:45am

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 7:00pm

22 Baby & Me 9:00am

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm Beach Shabbat 7:00pm

27 28 Yom HaShoah 29

Drop-in Mah Jongg 12:30pm Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

23 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat morning & Yizkor service 10:00am

30 Torah Study 8:30am*

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

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

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