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Temple Shalom welcomes Eli Montague as our new Executive Director Inside this issue...

Purim Happenings!

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Passover Seder info

pages 10 & 11

Men’s Club Dinner Theatre page 9

Get to know Eli better on page 4

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Volume XXXVI Number 6 Adar I/Adar II5776

“Pray as if everything depends upon God…act as though everything depends upon you.”

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

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his month we will celebrate two important events in close proximity to one another. The first is the holiday of Purim, the jubilant and exuberant observance of the Persian Jews overcoming the evil machinations of Haman. The Book of Esther contains all the classic story elements – heroes, villains, violence, the just victory of the oppressed, and even off-color adult humor. What it lacks is the presence of God. God appears nowhere in the scroll – and it is the only book without God in Tanach, the Jewish Bible.

Rabbi Some sages connect the role of King Ahaseurus with God. Yet that leaves us with the unsatisfactory image of Adam Miller a God who lets evil happen, and seems oblivious to the fate of the people Israel. Perhaps the answer lies in the teaching of Rabbi Heschel. The people prayed for their salvation, and acted to make it a reality.

In this explanation, God may be seen in the innumerable coincidences that fill the story. How else does one explain Mordechai discovering the plot to kill Ahaseurus, Esther crowned as queen, and Haman’s horrible timing that leads to his downfall.

More importantly, salvation was found not by waiting for God to act, but through the deeds of Mordechai and Esther. While the rest of the people appear to accept their fate, these two work to undo Haman’s mischief. Their efforts make them partners with the Divine, and are the reason that the Jews live to tell the tale, groggers and all. We will celebrate Purim with a spiel and carnival on March 20th, as well as the megillah reading on March 23rd.

Fifty-four years ago, there was no Jewish community in Naples. Four families decided to change that reality, forming the Jewish Community Center of Collier County. Embracing the spirit of Mordechai and Esther, those four families prayed to God, and acted upon their vision. Later, that first synagogue would be known as Temple Shalom. We celebrated the founders of our community, as well as the pioneers who enabled the congregation to evolve and transform, at our 50th “We’re Golden” event.

This year we will honor four individuals who have also demonstrated that spirit of Mordechai and Esther – acting as if the future of the Jewish community in Naples depends upon them. On March 26, 2016, we recognize Dr. Mark Rubin, Anne Rubin, Howard Solot and Janet Solot for their dedication and devotion to Temple Shalom over the years. Each has invested their time and resources to help us reach where we are today through service on committees, volunteering in leadership roles, and making contributions. And, each remains committed to giving Temple Shalom an even brighter tomorrow. Their actions enable us to be a Reform, inter-generational and egalitarian congregation bound together by our shared Jewish values, traditions and heritage, and the concept of ‘tikkun olam’ – repairing our world. Together we touch hearts, transform lives, and make the world a better place.

Join us as we celebrate Mordechai and Esther, as well as those who follow in their footsteps. May we all learn to act as if the world depends on us, and in doing so be God’s partners in making our world whole and holy.

L’shalom, Rabbi Adam F. Miller

Megillah Pizza Dinner March 23rd Dinner 5:30PM featuring

Il Primo pizza Family special $18 Individual meal $7

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Megillah reading at 6PM Join your Temple family for an evening of fun and laughter!

RSVP to the Temple Shalom Education office 239-455-3030 All proceeds will support the 10th grade Confirmation class findraiser.

Two special Shabbat experiences on one Friday evening March 4th Family Shabbat Experience 5:30PM to 7:00PM Teacher Appreciation Shabbat 7:30PM

Join us for a special Shabbat celebration honoring our Temple Shalom Preschool and Religious School Educators

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place in the social hall of Temple Shalom May 1, 2016 at 10AM

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ust a little over a year and a half ago I started on a journey with four incredible women - Randi Barr, Becky Cornacchia, Bibi Barrett and Pat Levy. As a group, these ladies began the process of becoming a Bat Mitzvah, a daughter of the Commandments.

I’ve written before that it’s never too late to experience most ritual aspects of Judaism. Many adults didn’t have a formal bar or bat mitzvah for various reasons. In truth, anyone officially Jewish and over the age of 13 is technically a bar or bat mitzvah. Long ago, this rite of passage from childhood to responsibility for the commandments began to be marked, for boys, by a reading from the Torah or Haftarah and a service, followed by a celebration. In March 1922, Judith Kaplan led the first American Bat Mitzvah service. However, even as late as the 1960’s they were fairly unusual, so many adult Jewish women haven’t had that opportunity. And of course, anyone who converted to Judaism as an adult wouldn’t have Cantor celebrated a Jewish milestone at that age.

Donna Azu Bar/Bat Mitzvah is not a party, nor is it a service. It’s really a process of study, learning Hebrew, learning about Judaism, and becoming more knowledgeable and capable as a Jewish adult, culminating in a synagogue service. For adults who go through the process, it can take up to two years of work.

It has been such a privilege teaching these four dedicated and lovely women. I am impressed at how much they have grown in their Jewish capabilities and at the relationship that has developed between them. They have embraced this experience whole heartedly and they inspire me to keep on with my studies, to continue to grow as a Jew, because we are never done learning.

I hope you’ll join us at 10am on Saturday morning, March 19 as we witness Randi, Becky, Bibi and Pat lead the congregation in prayer and read from the Torah at this beautiful B’not Mizvah service. All are invited!

B’Shalom, Cantor Azu,

Upcoming Choir Rehearsals Thursdays 6:30PM to 7:30PM Mar. 17 & 24 Apr. 7 & 14

What a hit!!

On Febraury 28th Ellen Katz wowed the crowd with her 50th anniversary celebration of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Ellen both entertained and educated a packed sanctuary on this enduring and much loved classic.

Performances by Ellen, Cantor Azu and the Naples Klezmer Revival Band had everyone tapping their feet and singing along. Made possible by Cantor Azu’s Discretionary Fund, this program hit all the right notes to make it a crowd pleaser.

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Meet our New Executive Director Eli Montague “It’s usually not this cold during season.”

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pon learning that I am the new Executive Director at Temple Shalom, having moved from St. Louis the day before I began, that is the comment most congregants have made after welcoming me to Naples. As I’ve had the pleasure to meet with many of you during the past Eli Montague, FTA three weeks, I can’t help thinking, “I was shoveling snow off my driveway Executive Director the week before I left St. Louis” each time that phrase is said to me.

Whether this is a cold season or not, I have received many warm welcomes to “Paradise”. So far, it truly has been a paradise for me.

I’m honored and excited to join Temple Shalom’s community as your Executive Director. My name is Eli Montague but, I am not married to a Capulet. Having an opportunity to live in Naples while continuing to serve the Jewish community is a blessing for me.

I’ve been a Temple Executive Director for the past 25 years and want to bring my knowledge and experience to this thriving congregation. I look forward to knowing you personally (Please forgive me if I ask your name more than once!). I’m eager to learn about you and the programs and services we provide. I’m excited to work with congregants, clergy and staff during the coming years.

My passion is helping people. Before working in Temple administration, I was Executive Director of a United Way-funded agency helping disadvantaged people find employment, I served under three Governors in Missouri’s state budget office and I helped

lead a crisis counseling program and shelter. In each job, I’ve been able to turn my passion for helping others into meaningful actions.

For me, this is an important Jewish value.

I was born in St. Louis, and hold an M.S. in Public Health with an emphasis in Gerontology. Sheryl Breadman, my wife of 20 years, is my biggest fan (and it’s mutual). She sells promotions and awards.

Claudia is our high school senior who aspires to Broadway after college (God willing). Claudia has performed in several shows at the MUNY opera as a MUNY Teen and loves to dance, sing and perform.

Until Claudia goes off to college and my wife and I can empty and sell our house in St. Louis, she and I will be taking turns commuting.

My older daughter, Katy Paul, is married to Erich and works in a center for abused women. She also performs improvisation and teaches Religious School. Years ago, I was a Temple Youth Group song leader. I think the experiences I had in Youth Group and at many Conclaves helped “seal” my love of Judiasm.

I enjoy golf (need to re-start), the gym (needs work), reading, dining out (see gym) and playing with our two dogs (who are also in St. Louis). I’m a past Treasurer of the National Association of Temple Administrators (NATA) and earned my Fellowship in Temple Administration (FTA).

Get a Taste of Melton!

Volunteering at other organizations in past years Have you been wondering what a has been rewarding for Melton Adult Education class has to me, as well.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Shalom!

Eli Montague

offer? Here’s your chance to find out!

Join Rabbi Miller for A Taste of Melton April 5, 2016 12:00PM to 1:30PM Free & open to all.

More information to follow

Tikkun Olam Council - Social Action & Social Justice at Temple Shalom Together…We Can Repair the World We’re ready to volunteer. Are you?

If you attended Mitzvah Day on January 24th you know that social action is alive and well at Temple Shalom. Members of the Tikkun Olam Council were there to support a number of the events, including the packaging of 50,000 meals for Meals of Hope. In particular, Mitzvah Day introduced the Gift of Life which is a worldwide registry to match potential donors with people who need bone marrow transplants. It was an inspiring day!

The Tikkun Olam (social action) Council voted to move ahead with a volunteer program working for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The first choice of the TOC is their “Mobile Pantry.”

Volunteer work is in three hour shifts at various locations in Collier County distributing food to local families. A real flavor of what is involved can be gleaned from a link to a video from a few years ago where the mobile food pantry fed 350 families in three hours. You can see it at their website www.harrychapinfoodbank.org.

Additional volunteer opportunities exist at the Harry Chapin warehouse located at 2221 Corporation Blvd. in Naples (near Costco). This work involves a 3-hour shift sorting, labeling, and packing foods. Shifts are available Monday through Friday, 8 - 11 AM, and Friday 12 Noon till 3 PM. Volunteers for the warehouse are encouraged to sign up for a specific session on a

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weekly basis.

Anyone interested in volunteering for either Harry Chapin program must fill in an application which is available online at www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. Once the application is accepted, the volunteer will automatically get a monthly email blast listing locations and hours for the Mobile Pantry, or confirmation of a shift at the distribution center/warehouse.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or volunteer assignments, please contact Stan Farb at (239)594-5104 or by email at stan4mignon@earthlink.net We will continue to explore other volunteer opportunities such as working with the JCFS on their many activities, helping the Immokalee farm workers and a possible beach clean-up project as a potential intergenerational program. As concrete information and TOC recommendations develop, we will let you know.

We need to hear from YOU, both in terms of your interest in joining the TOC as well hearing your ideas and suggestions.

Please send an email to any of the names below.

Ken Goldstein - kengoldstein@mac.com Tussy Shnider - tshnider@theshnidergroup.com Bobbie Katz - GBKATZ5804@aol.com Marshall Sutker - marshall@sutker.com.

Temple Shalom Religious School

COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL SUNDAY

ATTENTION EMPTY NESTERS For many of us in our Temple community becoming an Empty Nester means we have to establish new relationships in order to feel connected. Temple Shalom is looking to form an Empty Nesters group for couples and singles whose children have left home and do not have grandchildren yet. Join us if you are looking for other like-minded people for social, spiritual and cultural connections.

SUNDAY MARCH 6TH 4-6PM

CLUBHOUSE AT LEMURIA-(Goodlette Rd. just south of Vanderbilt Beach Rd.) Wine and Cheese - Come with your ideas RSVP BY MARCH 2ND TO: dzvibleman@johnrwood.com Or call the Temple at 239-455-3030 Can’t make it but interested? Call Debbie at 239-272-8878 or Beth at 239-248-2925

COME CELEBRATE

March 20

11 AM-1 PM

$15 per child in advance/ $20 at the door Includes LUNCH & UNLIMITED GAMES Adult lunches $5 each Snow cones & other snacks available for purchase at carnival

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’d like to ask a question – be honest. Who thinks Purim is a holiday just for kids? With the Purim Carnival and kid appropriate Shpiel, the costumes and cookies, it’s easy to understand why many people think that.

Yet Purim is actually one of the more adult holidays – with hidden depths that often get overlooked. To hear more about why the Purim story isn’t only for kids, stop by my office. I’m happy to tell you all about it! For now, let’s talk about what we do on Purim. There are four mitzvot specifically for Purim.

First, reading the megillah (more specifically, Megillat Esther – the Book (scroll) of Esther). Our community megillah reading will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM. This reading is not the same as the Purim Shpiel. What’s the difference? The shpiel is like a ‘roast’ or comical version of the Purim story. It’s often themed and made to tell just little pieces of the story. Here, we have the Purim shpiel before our Dr. Anna Salomon, RJE carnival on Sunday, March 20th at 10:30 AM. (Our theme this year is Star Wars!) The megillah reading is not inappropriate for children, but it is geared for adults. While it is often done in a Director of Congregational Education creative, even interactive way, it weaves together the story as a whole and fulfills the mitzvah of hearing the megillah read.

Second, mishloach manot (or shaloch manot) – the sending of gifts. To fulfill this mitzvah, you send at least two ready to eat foods (with two different blessings) to at least one person. For many people this is a rather well known mitzvah. Some people choose themes, deliver their bags/baskets in costume, and generally spread Purim joy with this mitzvah! This is not the same as giving gifts of food to the poor (see below for more on this.)

Third, the Purim seudah or festive meal. This is the one that people think of when they say Purim is all about drinking excessively. The Purim seudah and the command to drink until you cannot tell the different between Haman and Mordechai are often tied together. While that is indeed what we are ‘supposed to do’ – it doesn’t mean drink excessively or irresponsibly. We have a meal so that we can say hamotzi, we celebrate because we survived (again) despite all odds being against us. The drinking part (found in the Babylonian Talmud, Megillah 7a) isn’t about getting drunk. It’s celebrating our survival and forgetting the evil plan of Haman. Above all, we stress the importance of being safe and responsible.

Fourth, we have matanot la’evyonim – giving gifts to the poor. It is always a mitzvah and a focus of our values to give to the poor.

On Purim, however, we are commanded to give above our regular mitzvah of tzedakah. To fulfill this mitzvah, you give gifts to two different poor individuals. How much? The intent is that you give them enough money or food to be able to have a meal. One way we fulfill this mitzvah is by selling boxes of macaroni and cheese to use as groggers. At the end of the shpiel or megillah reading, the boxes and the money are then donated to the food bank.

These mitzvot are not for children (or children only). We have to know the story – relive the experience. We have to bring joy to others, we have to help the poor. We have to celebrate and commemorate our survival in the face of yet another round of persecution and oppression. Few holidays are so explicitly detailed in how we are to observe them. These mitzvot create a holistic view and observance of the holiday, making sure we recognize the need for participation by the entire community (not just children). The depth of the story and the darker sides of it speak to a complexity that is lost when we are young children. Yes, it’s a fun holiday, but there’s a whole lot more to it than carnivals and hamantashen.

Mazel Tov to: Madeline Mair on becoming a Bat Mitzvah March 5, 2016

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Madeline Mair, daughter of Lisa & Dr. Richard Mair, attends Pine Ridge Middle School. She has one brother, David. Madeline’s favorite sport is badminton and she also enjoys playing the violin and clarinet. In her free time she volunteers at the Animal Hospital of Bonita and in the summer at The Conservancy. When she gets older, Madeline would like to be involved with animals either as a doctor or a scientist

Danielle Jaffe on becoming a Bat Mitzvah March 12, 2016

Danielle, daughter of Fern and Andrew Jaffe, attends Community School of Naples. She has three siblings, Ryan, Brooke and Jacob.

Danielle’s favorite sports are tennis and soccer. What Danielle likes most is spending time with her family and friends and volunteering with The Challengers baseball team.

Preschool News

Seyla Cohen Preschool Director

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Good teaching is as much about passion as it is about reason.... It’s about caring for your craft, having a passion for it, and conveying that passion to everyone, most importantly to your students.

-Professor Richard Leblanc Award winning teacher

York University, Ontario

f I asked you to name your favorite preschool teachers it would be easy to answer, wouldn’t it? It would bring back so many fond memories of wonderful people who’ve touched both your personal life and your professional life. You would be thinking about people who not only taught you things of value, but inspired you as well.

Temple Shalom Preschool teachers, along with working very hard, almost always have fun. Have you ever noticed how much they laugh while they’re teaching? We always say “we don’t know of any other job we could do and have this much fun. Just think, we get paid for coming here every day and having fun.” Like most teachers, we don’t get paid nearly enough for what we do, but the other rewards that come from good teaching make up for it.

I am thankful for the amazing staff who works in our preschool. Our staff is highly qualified, but more importantly they come every day with endless energy and enthusiasm for the important job that they do.

Without question, Temple Shalom has the most outstanding, educated and dedicated staff of any preschool in Collier County. It is through their efforts that we are able to offer so many excellent programs and the TSP Experience to the children. In addition to the exceptional experiences provided every day in each classroom the children participate in special classes that include music, art, science, movement, technology, storytelling and this year, STEM!!!

It is that time of the year when we come together to celebrate all the wonderful teachers that may have touched us in some special way. I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful and special staff that makes such a difference in the lives of our preschoolers.

Thanks to you all!! Hooray to our teachers!

Registration is open to the public for 2016-2017 school year and we are almost full. Temple Shalom Preschool has been distinguished for many years as a top preschool in Naples. Its programs for children ages birth - 5 are top-quality, dedicated to preparing a firm foundation for students entering kindergarten and successive school years. Beginning with its “Baby and Me” and “Mommy, Me, and More” programs, children begin their formative years in a safe, wholesome, academically challenging environment, conducive to promoting self-esteem, confidence, and individuality. Its dedicated and well-trained staff provides a caring and loving atmosphere in which each child flourishes and grows to meet his or her full potential. Enrichment in STEM, Science, Art, Technology, Storytelling, Puppetry, Drama, Gardening/Nutrition, Music, Fitness, and Foreign Language is offered.

For a tour or information about TSP you can call the preschool office at 239 455 3227 or email preschool@naplestemple.org

Safety Day 2016

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Sisterhood News Sisterhood Luncheon

Stay at Home Tea additional supporters

You are invited!

The Temple Shalom Sisterhood wishes to thank:

March 8 at 11:30AM

Rabbi Perman will be speaking on the topic Jewish Wisdom on Getting Older: It’s Not About Numbers!

Reservations are required by March 4th $25 - Members $28 - Non-members $50 - Sponsors Please make your check payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood 4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119 Attn: March Luncheon For more information Karen Cohn 239-591-1494

March 17th at 1:30PM “The Boston Girl” By: Anita Diamant Facilitator: Helen Weinfeld Born in 1900 to immigrant parents, Addie’s intelligence and curiosity take her to a world of new opportunities for women. The Boston Girl begins when Addie’s 22 year old granddaughter asks, “How did you get to be the woman you are today?”

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Paula Brody Ina Barr Patricia Sutker Ellen Wollman Nancy Wiadro Helene Weiss Helen Weinfeld

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Judaica Shop Purim is coming and Passover is right around the corner!

We are the ONLY Judaica Shop in Naples & we have all your holiday needs! groggers, seder plates, 30 minute haggadahs, matzah trays, boxes & covers, toys, games & books for the kids Credit cards accepted!

Store hours: Sunday 9:30AM to 12:15PM Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM to 12:30PM Wednesday afternoons during Religious School 4:00PM to 6:15PM Temple Shalom 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34119 239-455-3030

Invites you to an evening of

Fine Dining and Entertainment at the

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s Presentation of

“Funny Girl” Saturday Evening, April 30, 2016 Dinner from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.

Performance at 7:30 p.m. $75.00 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 onehalf page, $200 for two-thirds page and $300 for a full page. If you can’t 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 will be available at our booth 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:____________________________________ Telephone number:_________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Number of tickets: __________________________ @ $75.00 each = $ __________________ Please write on the back, the names of other people you wish to sit with. We will try to accommodate you on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservations must be received by April 8, 2016.

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

+ $25

(optional)

Total: _____________ 9

Monday, April 11th 6:00PM Hosted by Temple Shalom Sisterhood Led by Caren Plotkin & Cantor Donna Azu Accompanied by Lori Cohen & Jane Galler Please bring your favorite homemade Kosher-style Passover dish or dessert to share at the tasting table after the Seder A meal will not be served

RSVP by April 4th Please indicate the number attending $36 Sponsorship

$18 Temple members & guests

$10 Daughters under 18

Name __________________________________________________ Phone______________________ Address______________________________________________________________

My check for _________ is enclosed Checks payable to: Temple Shalom Sisterhood Mail to: Judi Spintman 5895 Sonoma Ct. Naples, FL 34119 10

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CONSTELLATIONS LIGHT UP - by Carole J. Greene THE NIGHT

W

ith the first article in the

Let’s start with the Solots. Howard’s devotion

October issue of The Voice,

to establishing the financial health of the temple

our journey to “Dream On!—A

has been visible

Night of Stars” began. Together, we have explored

in

the who, what, how, when, where, and why of the

committee efforts,

Solots’ and Rubins’ stories. Retained for this last

but perhaps only

episode in the sagas of our inaugural “Star of David”

a few people in

honorees are their own views on how they’d like

the congregation

Temple Shalom congregants to remember them.

know

From previous articles, you already know

carried

that

many

he out

that Janet and Howard, Anne and Mark have

performance

been humble in accepting this honor. I want to

evaluations of the staff. He is proud of his efforts

emphasize that they do not act to reap accolades

to train progressive leaders. He’d like people to say

but to support the congregation they love. In fact,

about him: “He taught me.”

some of what they do might have been revealed for the first time in these pages.

Janet regularly bakes for the Oneg Shabbats, but perhaps only those on the receiving end of her

March 26, 2016 6:00pm

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his

lovingly prepared meals know she launches into

remembered as a person who cares for everyone

action to feed temple families when serious illness

else more than herself.

or bereavement assails. How would she like people to remember her? “She cared.”

Anne describes Mark as a passionate person who works hard to do what he believes is the right

Previous articles have indicated that the Rubins prefer to work behind the scenes in their support

thing. His actions demonstrate that he has “the courage of his convictions.”

of Temple Shalom. They are the kind of people who

Mark sums up how he’d like the congregation to

inspire others to do good work. As they describe

think of him by quoting his father’s advice on how

each other, Anne and Mark feel they are on the

to live: “Honesty above popularity; integrity above

same wavelength,

success; courage above pleasure.”

sensitive to them-

The Solots’ and Rubins’ mitzvoth demonstrate

selves and others.

their love and caring—the essential bricks-and-

Mark describes his

mortar that has built the temple family. Their deeds

wife as diplomatic,

have made them shine. Their stars will gleam forever.

always care-ful careful not to offend. He feels she is better than he

in

one-on-

Editor’s Note: Until our fundraising celebration on March 26, 2016, each month’s issue of The Voice will feature information about the two couples chosen as our inaugural Star Of David honorees. You can review our introduction to the four stars in the October issue.

CO-CHAIRS

one situations. He believes Anne would like to be

Stephanie Heuer 239.877.2557 phone steph@askamommy.com Neil Heuer 239.877.1337 phone neilheuer@gmail.com Veora Little 239.450.2883 phone veoralittle@gmail.com John Little 239.649.4202 phone johnlittle64@aol.com

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Drea m

On!

A Nig h t o Join us for f St a rs a glimmering, shimmering, elegant, fun-filled, five-star celebration and special fundraising event

honoring

Anne & Dr. Mark Rubin and

Janet & Howard Solot

benefiting

Anne & Dr. Mark Rubin

TEMPLE SHALOM,

our Temple Family and our Future

Live Band • Silent & Live Auctions Fabulous Cuisine Janet & Howard Solot

March 26, 2016 6:00pm Wyndemere Country Club $250.00 per person/$500.00 per couple

For reservations and information about our Temple’s major fundraiser of the year, please contact Dream On Chairs: Stephanie Heuer 239.877.2557 phone steph@askamommy.com Veora Little 239.450.2883 phone veoralittle@gmail.com

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Many thanks to the following Dream On! A Night of Stars Sponsors As of February 19

Patron Sponsors Super Nova Sponsors

Anne & Dr. Mark Rubin Rena & David Rutstein Janet & Howard Solot The Solot Family Foundation

Galaxy Sponsors

Myra & Mort Friedman Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Stephanie & Neil Heuer Veora & John Little Estelle & Stuart Price Arlene & Don Shapiro

Interstellar Sponsors The Werner Family: Barbara & Donald Florence & Robert Lois & Richard

Corporate Sponsors Galaxy Sponsors

Milky Way Sponsor

Baer’s Furniture

Sheila & Howard Agranat Tracey & Lawrence Albert Carole Greene Vickie & Truly Nolen Sandy Stone Susan & Jay Weiss Nancy & Jack Wiadro

Premier Sotheby’s Realty The Lutgert Companies Lutgert Insurance The Lutgert Resnick Group Private Capital Magangment Mercedes Benz of Naples

Shooting Star Table Sponsors Carol & Peter Boyd Fern & Andrew Jaffe Susan & Nat Ritter Ann & Ed Solomon Michal Weisler Debbie & Barry Zvibleman

Interstellar Sponsors

First Florida Integrity Bank Moorings Park Woods, Weidenmill, Michetti & Rudnick

Milky Way Sponsors

The Carlisle Diamond Custom Homes Dr. Steven S. Goldberg, MD Richard Young Associates Wells Fargo Advisors

The Silent Auction Committee for Temple Shalom’s 2016 fundraising event, Dream On! A Night of Stars, would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their generous donations. Make sure you mark March 26, 2016 on your calendars to see what incredible items are available for bidding!

As of February 1, 2016

Howie & Shelia Agranat Mrs. MA Appleby Artis-Naples Cantor Donna & Mr. Steve Azu Baleen Missy Balsam Yoga Mrs. Paula Brody Dr. Lynn Byerly & Naples Eye Physicians The Captain’s House Inn, Chatham, MA Mrs. Beth Feldman & Seeing Beyond The Lens Photography Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Michelle Fuchs GiGi’s Children’s Boutique Giovanni Ristorante Italiano Steve Goldberg & Stage 62 Deli Hilton Hotels HobNob Kitchen Josh Isenberg Spa Blue by Andrew & Fern Jaffe

Jewelry by Suzie KC American Bistro Mrs. Lee Kaye LaMoraga Veora & John Little Mattis Jewelers, Inc. Eric & PJ Meyer & South Breeze Day Camp Rabbi Adam Miller & Jennifer Siegal-Miller Rabbi Jim & Jane Perman The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort Robert’s of Philadelphia Saks 5th Avenue - Cosmetics Ashley Solomon Studio 41 Salon Temple Shalom Religious School Temple Shalom Preschool Tommy Bahamas The Vineyards Country Club Wyndemere Country Club Mondo Uomo

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$200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $25,000

Above & Beyond Campaign progress

Rabbi’s Circle

Above &

Myra & Mort Friedman Anne & Mark Rubin Arlene & Don Shapiro Janet & Howard Solot

Sponsor

Supporter Linda & Dan Carp Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Aileen & Michael Pierce Estelle & Stuart Price Tammy Strohl-Samuel & Darren Samuel Phyllis & Michael Seaman Michal Wiesler

Lanny & Gil Rashbaum Judith & Edward Anchel Susan & Nat Ritter Jane Berger Rena & David Rutstein Barbara & Leonard Cutler David & Daryl Sissman David Dembo Arlene & Robert Subin Caroline Beasley & D. Goldstein Elizabeth & Sheldon Starman Simone & Scott Lutgert Helene & Bernard Weiss Fran & Rob Nossen

Pillar

Susan Adler Sheila & Howard Agranat Anonymous Debra Antzis & Chad Atkins Melanie & Chuck Barry Honey & Shelly Berkle Iris Bland Lauren & Todd Brodie Florence Chelm Karen & Martin Cohn Myra & Peter Cristall Karen & Stan Deutsch Nina & Michael Diamond Barbara & Stephen Druckman 16

Eileen & William Ertag Barry Freedman Susan & Yale Freeman Matty Hasson Frances Kline & Mark Malone Gracia Kuller Veora & John Little Bobbie & Bernard Lublin Midge & Lloyd Rauch Gail & Russell Smith Sandy Stone Susan & Jay Weiss Nancy White Nancy & Jack Wiadro

Beyond

Torah Circle $18,000 or above Rabbi’s Circle $10,000 Supporter $5,000 Sponsor $2,000

As of February 19

Tracey & Lawrence Albert Anonymous Carol & Les Appel Randi Barr Mardelle & Bennett Berman Bonnie Bodin Nancy & Ted Brother Barbara & Ed Cohen Lori & Ed Cohen Deborah & Michael Greenberg Nancy Burgess & David Gross Bobbie & Gene Katz Roslyn & Albert Katz

Iris Abel Phyllis Barolsky Shirley & Robert Bassin Muriel & Irving Berzon Lois & Larry Cohen Sandy & Sid Diamond Dorismae Friedman Suzanne & Jonathan Gopman Fredda & David Isaacson Carol & Marvin Lader Mary Beth & Barry Levitz Rochelle & Jacob Lieb Suzanne Low

Pillar $1,000 Friend $500 Builder $250

Friend Lisa & Steve Kotler Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter Stan Lipp Jennifer Siegal-Miller & Rabbi Adam Miller Patricia & Scott Newman Jane & Rabbi James Perman Mae & Morton Riefberg Naida & Michael Rodman Tussy & Neil Shnider Stephen Solarsh Judi & Dan Spintman Beth & Brian Wolff Debbie & Barry Zvibleman

Builder

Nancy Brown & Bill Maltby Barbara Meltz Beryl & Elliot Miller Barbara & Loren Rosenbach Gloria & Lyle Rosenzweig Paul Rosofsky Millie & Jim Sernovitz Myra Shapiro Sheryl & Lee Spielman Robert & Deborah Statfeld Patricia & Marshall Sutker Gail & Melvin Ufberg Carole & Wilbur Yellin

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Why I Give to Above & Beyond

by Iris Bland It took two lessons for me to understand why one should give when asked.

Lesson One: Growing up in my family at supper time, we sat at the dining room table and ate and talked. This time the topic was giving when asked. My father made the statement “When someone asks for money, you should always give some.” My question to him was, suppose the person was going to ‘waste’ the money on gambling or drinking (drugs in the 1940s was not a big known problem). His reply was “That is not your problem.” I was not buying that, so lesson one did not take with me.

Lesson Two: I graduated from high school at age 17, and told my parents I did not want to go to college, so I went to business school. My subjects were typing, bookkeeping and steno (did not do well with that).

After finishing, there was a job offering, I applied and got the job. Now, in the 1940s companies did not have persons of color in the office, much less as a receptionist/assistant bookkeeper! But there I was in the front office. On the first day, I was shown a metal box in the bottom drawer of the desk, which had one dollars bills in it. My bosses were two brothers, who were Orthodox, they instructed me to give one dollar (at that time a dollar had much more value than today, movies were 25 cents and gas was 17 cents per gallon) to whomever came in asking for money, except a Rabbi. Then I was to call one of the brothers to the front office. Here they were doing exactly what my father had told us we had to do. The combination of lessons one and two worked!

Why do I give to Above and Beyond?

Because Temple asked.

TORAH TALK Saturday, March 5 8:15AM - Light breakfast 8:30AM - Discussion Torah Portion Vayak’hel Exodus 35:1-38:20

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The Yiddish Club of Naples

Facilitator: Dr. Randi Barr Hospitality: Connie Strotheide

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month through April at 10:00AM in the Temple Shalom library.

Conference Room of Temple Shalom No charge Bring a friend!

You don’t have to speak Yiddish to attend.

You just have to enjoy hearing it spoken, read or sung.

For more information: Zane Garfein - 914-610-1181

Have you signed up for iTemple yet??

By now you should have received your invitation to join iTemple, Temple Shalom’s private platform for connecting our members in a new and exciting way. iTemple is a great way to connect with other members as well as get messages targeted to your interests. It’s fun and very easy to use. If you’d like some help getting started you can call the Temple office at 239-455-3030.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming soon to Temple Shalom.......

In the spirit of One Family at Temple Shalom, we are prepared to implement the installation of a “loop” system in our sanctuary. We have ensured that the sanctuary meets the standards required for the system and the Board of Trustees has approved this installation.

We believe this system will enhance the experience of worship and event participation for many of our members who use hearing aids.

The loop system consists of hidden wires around the sanctuary that connect to our current sound system. Those who have hearing aids with a telecoil (“t” switch) will receive amplified sound directly into their hearing aids.

For those whose hearing aids do not have a telecoil, compatible headsets will be provided.

Many places of worship in Naples have installed a loop system and their members have praised the clarity of sound it provides. Providing this enhancement for Temple Shalom members who have a hearing loss will help to ensure that their Temple experience is the best that it can be.

But, we need your help! The system will cost $6,000 including installation. We are looking for donations to fund this project.

If you have a hearing loss, if you wear a hearing aid, if you have family members with a hearing loss, perhaps you would like to support installation of the loop system. Of course, anyone who is concerned about providing handicapped accessibility might also help. We are grateful for donations of any amount.

If you would like more information on the loop system, please contact Iris Shur at 239-593-9328 or irisjimshur@aol.com or Tussy Shnider at 239-948-7710 or tshnider@theshnidergroup.com.

Already interested? Send donations to Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL 34119. Please indicate that your donation is for the “Hearing Loop Project.” We thank you.

Iris Shur and Tussy Shnider

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for people to dwell together in unity.” Psalm 133

PFLAG

Ninth Annual Interfaith Convocation Sunday, April 10, 2016 3:00 PM The Current Ecumenical Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd #111, Naples PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) invites people of all faiths to worship together. Sharing religious traditions and rituals unites us in promoting acceptance and belonging for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender persons and their families in our community.

PLEASE PRAY WITH US! Reception to follow Service Welcoming Houses of Worship

Bat Yam – Temple of the Islands * Beth Tikvah * Cornerstone United Methodist * Emmanuel Lutheran Church * First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) * Fort Myers Congregational United Church of Christ * Jewish Congregation of Marco Island * Lamb of God Lutheran-Episcopal Church * Lighthouse Congregational UCC * Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ * Naples Jewish Congregation * Naples United Church of Christ * New Day Metropolitan Community Church of Naples * Samudrabadra Buddhist Center * St. John the Apostle MCC * St. Monica’s Episcopal Church * Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church * Temple Shalom * The Baha’I Faith * Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples * Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers * Unity of Naples Church * Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church

For information: www.pflaginterfaith.com, www.PFLAGnaples.org or 239-206-3267

We need your help to fill the shelves at JFCS! Please take a blue BOGO bag from the lobby, fill it and bring it back to Temple.

Your generous donations are sent to the JFCS food pantry where they are distributed to those in need right here in Collier County.

Thank you!

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Celebrations and Commemorations Birthdays

It is with pleasure that we extend Happy Birthday wishes to the following members:

March

1 Annette Girsh

Donald Feiman

Michael Diamond

Judit Price

Todd Brodie 2 Jeremy Schaab

Philip Ciorciari 3 Gale Lazarus

Patton Corrigan

Anne Chernin 4 Tara Rosenblum 5 Robert Hunter

Rosealie Liebovich- Hyman 6 Gabriel Castro

Cary Goodman 7 Alvin Wichard

RosaLee Rudman 9 Jessie Goebel

Florence Chelm 10 Bennett Berman

Judith Pendergast

Joan Krantz

Richard Polinsky 12 Alan Freeman

Elaine Gilman 13 Lorie Mayer 14 Joan Green

Judith Peltz

Nina Van Dam

Dana Wexler

Randi Butterworth

Barbara Levine

Linda Bluhm 17 Sybil Mitchell

Gary Lenchner

Lance Kovar

Helene Fuchs 18 Marcelle Bigel

P.J. Meyer 19 Brian Wolff

James Landy

Stephen Solarsh

Frances Kline 20 Leonard Girsh

Mark Liberman

Mollee Cole

Tova Roman

Janet Whitman

Debbie Zvibleman

Isador Raichlen 21 Barbara Druckman 22 Bobby Pitts

Godfrey Levy

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William Smulowitz Gerald Lippes Ileana Rosen Frances Nossen Ken Goldstein James LaFevers Brian Cassell Stuart Kaplan Gail Ufberg Peter Klein Dorothy Magen David Fisher Jean Peltz Morton Riefberg Sidney Diamond Marcelle Reiss Caren Plotkin Linda Ginsberg

Anniversaries

We offer congratulations to the following members on the occasion of their wedding anniversary:

March

1 William and Eileen Ertag 5 Wilbur and Carole Yellin 9 Alvin and Susan Wichard 14 Glenn and Jeanette Fischer 15 Truly and Vickie Nolen

Steven and Gail Sacknoff 16 William and Rochelle Smulowitz 17 Robert and Kimberly Klausner 18 Ken and Diana Goldstein 19 Peter and Anna Salomon 20 John and Jeri Bowman

Michael and Naida Rodman 21 Alan and Elizabeth Jaffe 22 Daniel and Linda Carp 23 Gerald and Barbara Flagel 24 David and Daryl Sissman 30 Julius and Charlotte Goos 31 Ivan and Yolany Carcamo

Edward and Barbara Cohen

Yahrzeits

With great respect we honor the memories of the following loved ones:

March 4

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Ruth Bassewitz Harry Topolosky Irvin Taitz Sherman Goldberg Gussie Hertzman Aaron Weiss Harold Smith Annie Grossman Sadie Dregant Laurence Richmond Dr. Arthur Levere Sylvia Kleban Harry Shapiro Marvin Gross Bertha Krause Michael Roman Barbara Rubin Karen Meltzer Morris Schechter Morris Schulman Marshall Sidman Evelyn Sidman Herby Strohl Bella Strom Nettie Subin Bessie Tucker Lester Troupp Lillian Tash Cepra Loew George Flato Charles Indictor Amy Cowan Maurice Fisher George Flato David Feldman Andrew Jubelirer Evelyn Gutman Herman Schaffer Jacob Feld Beverly Dopkin Sarah Katz Erna Gross David Friedlander Lilian Weber Miles Kuperman Harold Bilsky Kenneth Garlikov Louis Rosenthal Amy Cowan Sarah Pastor Ellen Shurak Irving Abramson Amy Cowan

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Bruce Thalheimer Faye Wexler Sybil Whitman Rose Wolff Morris Berkle Reine Elbhar Rhoda Butzke Ida Kass Saul Helfand Sanford Swerdlin Ruth Schaeffer Irving Lashinsky Julian Kleban David Rosen Leonard Levy Rose Low Sheldon Chassin Philip Green Sima Oshry Steiner Morton Porter Frances Wernikoff Mindy Baha el Din Gertrude Spalter Benjamin Rice Ceil Binder Milton Sokoll Ann Solot Irwin Treiser Gerson Barter Max Becker Charlotte Kwasha Paul Cohen Nathan Hasson Solomon Arditti Vivian Tobias N. Tully Schaffer Rose Rubin Irving Lauber Benjamin Levine Beatrice Morton Gertrude Frankel Myron Lown Samuel Marcus Nettye Friedman Marlene Oshry Jeanette Rauch Karen Smulowitz Sam Lustig Leonard Shapiro Sonia Wichard M. Edward Goren

Condolences

as of February

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Cantor Donna Azu on the passing of her friend Cantor Leah Elstein Sandy & Ira Broadman on the passing of their niece Amie Shapiro White Tami Shmidt, Mollee Cole & Michael Schmidt on the passing of Tami’s husband and Mollee’s & Michael’s father Richard Schmidt Barbara Druckman & Eric Druckman on the passing of Barbara’s husband and Eric’s father Stephen Druckman Rob Nossen on the passing of his brother Edward Nossen Michael Feldman & Barbara Cohen on the passing of Michael’s wife and Barbara’s daughter Hilary Feldman Rabbi Miller on the passing of his professor Rabbi Dr. Eugene Borowitz Dottie Magen on the passing of her significant other Robert Bernstein Jerry Flagel on the passing of his mother Edna Flagel Carole Greene on the passing of her grand-nephew Ari Mazer

Zichronam liv’rachah May their memory be for a blessing.

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Endowment Corner

by Suzanne Low, J.D., CFP®, Endowment Chair What will be your Jewish Legacy?

Jewish tradition teaches that each of us is responsible for making the world a better place for future generations. You have done much during your lifetime to make our Temple, our congregation and our greater Jewish community what it is today. By leaving a legacy, you ensure that the traditions and values that mean so much to you will continue when you are no longer here. Your gift will help Temple Shalom continue to be the leading center of Reform Jewish life in the Naples area—our little corner of Creation.

If the values and traditions of your Jewish heritage make your life more meaningful— if the principles of inclusion, equality and continuity speak to your heart and your mind— if you believe Jews need a Jewish community, and the community needs a Jewish home— then a legacy gift to Temple Shalom is a tribute to who you are and what you stand for.

The goal of our Endowment and Planned Giving Program is to provide long-range stability for our Temple while generating income to assist in meeting current needs and opportunities, including new programs and positions. Like most synagogues, dues cover only about 70% of our expenses, and over the years, a series of short-term stopgap fundraising measures have been employed to make up the difference. Endowment funds offer an enduring source of revenue generation that will grow and enable us to thoughtfully and strategically manage our current and future needs. This very necessary effort is long overdue and much needed.

The leadership and commitment to establish and maintain a permanent program are now firmly in place. Our program includes: • Named giving for significant completed gifts • Recognition for current and past major giving, including Shalom 2000 and prior and cumulative gifts • Continuing and consistent communication with our Temple family about endowment and planned giving programs In giving to sustain our present and secure our future, you honor those who came before us, enrich the community with whom you share the joys and challenges of your life today, and ensure a Jewish future for those who will follow—and like us, seek a diverse and egalitarian place of prayer, study and community in Southwest Florida.

The Temple Shalom Endowment Fund offers customized giving, dedicated to helping every donor find the right opportunity for him or her, whether it’s a one-time gift or a pledge to be paid over several years, naming your own fund or making a gift dedicated to a specific cause.

I would love the opportunity to talk about the endowment with any of you. Just give me a call at 239-450-8112!

Endowment Funds

Endowment Fund: Donations help to secure the future, enrich the programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation.

Scholar In Residence Endowment Fund: Supports the endowment established by Shirley and Henry Kraus. This fund enables Temple Shalom to bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership.

The Low Family Endowment Fund: To secure the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida.

The Herbert & Ruth Abramson Fund: To supplement the general operating fund and to provide enrichment for Temple functions.

The Janet & Howard Solot Endowment Fund: For general charitable uses and purposes.

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

Religious School

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 monthly in The Voice.

Operations

General Fund: Donations used for operating expenses.

Tree of Life: Each ‘Rock’ and ‘Star of David’ is a donation of $540.00; each ‘Leaf ’ is $240.00. The contribution must be received in its entirety before engraving is ordered.

Burn The Mortgage Fund: Established by Gerry and Pearl Sugarman to reduce payment of any existing mortgage.

Worship

Memorial Fund: Donations made in honor of a loved one who has passed.

William Freschel Kiddush Fund: All donations help provide Kiddush Lunch each Saturday following worship services.

A $150 donation is considered to be a sponsorship to honor a special someone or occasion.

Flower Fund: Provides Bimah flowers each Shabbat. A $150.00 donation is considered to be a sponsorship in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion.

Mitzvah Baskets Fund: A $100.00 donation will purchase several hundred dollars of food for JFCS. Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund: Donations are used for the enhancement of music at Temple Shalom.

Endowment

Religious School Fund: Donations purchase supplies and support activities for Jewish learning in both Sunday and Hebrew Schools.

Endowment Fund: Donations help to secure the future, enrich the programs and provide for emergency needs of the congregation.

Religious School Enrichment Fund: Donations augment the Religious School budget to enrich the education of our children.

Scholar In Residence Endowment Fund: Supports the endowment established by Shirley and Henry Kraus. This fund enables Temple Shalom to bring visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership.

Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund: To supplement Sunday and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need.

Ben Calmenson Fund: Donations will be used to create sponsorships to send children to attend Camp Coleman.

Rabbi Abraham Shusterman Children's Center Memorial Fund: To support our Religious School and Preschool.

Sisterhood Religious School Scholarship Fund: To provide Sunday and Hebrew School scholarships for students in need.

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund: Donations support both curriculum and teaching skill enrichment activities for Sunday and Hebrew School teachers.

Youth Activities Fund: Donations provide financial support for children of our congregation to attend Camp Coleman, to take part in regional/national youth conventions, and to experience a summer in Israel.

Preschool

Preschool Fund: Donations purchase supplies and support activities for the Preschool.

Preschool Enrichment Fund: The enhancement of curriculum, educational programs and experiences.

Arby Lipman Children's Library: For the purchase of children and adolescent books and magazine subscriptions, and supplies.

Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf: Audio and video musical tapes for children.

The Low Family Endowment Fund: To secure the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida.

The Herbert & Ruth Abramson Fund: To supplement the general operating fund and to provide enrichment for Temple functions.

The Janet & Howard Solot Endowment Fund: For general charitable uses and purposes.

Clergy/Leadership

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.

Leadership Fund: Donations are used for the enhancement and enrichment of leadership programs at Temple Shalom.

Library

Rabbi James & Jane Perman Library: Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies are purchased.

Social Action

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice: Provides support for Temple participation in social justice events and activities.

Above & Beyond I/We Care

Donations above regular dues.

**Oneg Shabbat:

Contact Sandy Stone (Oct. 15 to May 15) or Evelyn Cole (May 16 to Oct. 14) for sponsorship in celebration of an event or to honor someone. This fund is administered by Temple Shalom Sisterhood.

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Contributions to Temple Shalom In Memory Of:

General Fund

Sarah Chervitz by Nancy Brown & Bill Maltby David Warshauer by Judy & Joe Barker Nathan Goldman by Lee Kaye Morris Rifkin by Dorothy Lipschultz Lenora Newman by Pat & Scott Newman Mel Reiss by Marcelle Reiss Lester Gilman by Elaine & Dr. Syd Gilman Harold Zeluck by Debbie & Dr. Robert Statfeld

In Memory Of:

Elaine Berman Goldstein by Susan & Jay Weiss Clara Rosenblatt by Cary & Dr. David Goodman Anne Pirchesky by Aileen & Michael Pierce

Rabbi James and Jane Perman Library

In Memory Of:

Donald Esau, William Esau by Beverley Esau

In Appreciation:

Of Saturday Shabbat Services by Sydelle Weinberger

By Eliana Lopez

Prayerbook Fund

In Memory Of:

Memorial Fund

Dorothy Hart, Joseph Rosenberg by Clifford Hart

Religious School Enrichment Fund

In Memory Of:

Jay Minzer by Ellen & Ed Wollman

Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund

Arby Lipman Children’s Library

In Memory Of:

Seth Kaner by Sue & Charles Center

In Memory Of:

William Mackoff by Midge & Lloyd Rauch

William Freschel Kiddush Fund

In Memory Of:

Louis Garfield, Joseph Goldenberg by Tammie & Dick Golden Fay Helfand by Gene Helfand

Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory Of:

Eleanor Rubinstein by Mae & Judge Morton Riefberg Marcus Ritter by Susan & Dr. Nat Ritter Susan Nadel by Marianne & Dick Matties Dr. Daniel Solomon by Gail & Dr. Melvin Ufberg Sadie Pearson by Ellie Pearson Cantor Herb Raskin by Roberta Macchio Irv Litt by Shelly & Bill Smulowitz

In Honor Of:

Bobbie & Dr. Gene Katz on their wedding anniversary by Susan & Dr. Nat Ritter

In Appreciation:

By Barbara & Donald Leuchtag Of Blessing on our 65th wedding anniversary by Tova & Dr. Basil Roman

Cantor Azu’s Discretionary Fund

In Memory Of:

Norma Koeser by Jeanette & Glenn Fischer Gladys Warshauer, Arthur Warshauer and Fannie Warshauer by Stuart Warshauer Jean Rudnick by Bill Kaye

In Appreciation:

By Barbara & Donald Leuchtag

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Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund

In Memory Of:

Charles Elbhar by Dr. Lydia Bond Rosetta Moskowitz, Richard Bodin by Bonnie Bodin

Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund

In Memory Of:

Sarah Freedman by Evelyn Cole

In Memory of:

Leadership Fund

Lanny Rashbaum by Connie Mansfield

In Memory Of:

Endowment Fund

Rose Becker by Sheila & Alvin Becker Ernest Nossen, Etta Kramer by Fran & Rob Nossen

In Appreciation:

By Daryl & David Sissman

Low Family Endowment Fund

In Memory Of:

Alfred Low, Rose Low by Hadar & Sheldon Low

Burn The Mortgage Fund

In Memory Of:

Harry Isaacson by Fredda & Dr. David Isaacson Lester Endlar, Josephine Endlar, Lois Endlar by Richard Endlar Philip Feinberg by Chery & Mark Feinberg

Contributions to Temple Shalom cont.....

In Memory Of:

Shalom Preschool

Bernard Nemeroff by Karen & Dr. Martin Cohn

Youth Activities Fund

In Memory Of:

Stephen Marano by Jeanette & Glenn Fischer Shirley Buns by Leonard Lehman

News Worthy

as of February

Contributions to any of the Temple Shalom funds can be made by check or credit card.

We thank you for your support !

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Congratulations to Phyllis Seaman!

Temple Shalom is proud to announce that our member Phyllis Seaman is being honored as the recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. As a Lion of Judah, Phyllis receives this internationally recognized award in honor of her exemplary service to the Jewish community. Phyllis is the first recipient of this award in our community. Please join us in congratulating Phyllis on this honor and thanking her for all she does for the Jewish community and Temple Shalom.

We realize there may be other members of Temple Shalom that are being honored within the community.

If you know of any of our members that should be recognized in our News Worthy section, please let us know!

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Upcoming Temple Shalom Events Save the Dates!

April Torah Talk - April 2nd @ 8:15AM Chocolate Seder - April 10th @ 11AM Women’s Seder - April 11th @ 6PM Sisterhood Shabbat - April 15th @ 7:30PM NO Friday evening service - April 22nd 2nd Night Seder - April 23rd @ 6PM Yizkor service - April 29th @ 10AM

Techie Tutors at Temple Shalom Temple Shalom One Family is developing a program to provide assistance to members who find it challenging to keep up with today’s technology (laptops, notepads, smartphones, etc.) or who would just like to make better use of such equipment, The idea is to connect those who are tech savvy regarding these devices (including our teenagers!) with those who want assistance.

Wanted

Seniors or anyone who needs help with laptops, notepads, smartphones, etc.

Temple Shalom is organizing a team of volunteers to help you

Wanted

Volunteer mentors (especially teens!) who are tech savvy to help Temple Shalom members with their electronic devices.

Note to teens: There is a possibility that this volunteer project may qualify you for community service hours.

Check with your school.

If either of these groups describe you, please call Sandy & Ira Broadman at 239-529-1555

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March 2016 Sunday

Monday

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Tuesday

Sisterhood Moard meeting 10:00AM

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Sunday School 9:30AM

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Hadassah Board meeting 1:00PM

Guest SpeakerDavid Gillette 10:00AM

Wednesday

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Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Yiddish Club 10:00AM

Hebrew School 4:30PM

Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Men’s Club meeting 6:00PM

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Sisterhood Luncheon 11:30AM

Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM Hebrew School 4:30PM

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Thursday Dance class 5:30PM

Purim Shpiel rehearsal 6:30PM

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Dance class 5:30PM

Purim Shpiel rehearsal 6:30PM

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Friday

Family Shabbat 5:30PM

Shabbat evening service 7:30PM Teacher Appreciation Shabbat

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Shabbat evening service 7:30PM Men’s Club Shabbat

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Saturday Torah Talk 8:30AM

Shabbat morning service 10:00AM Bat Mitzvah of Madeline Mair

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Shabbat morning service 10:00AM Bat Mitzvah of Danielle Jaffe

Empty Nesters (off site) 4:00PM

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No Sunday School

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Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Yiddish Club 10:00AM

No Hebrew School

Executive Committee meeting 7:00PM

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Sunday School 9:30AM

Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

Purim Shpeil 10:30AM

Board meeting 7:00PM

Purim Carnival 11:00AM

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No Sunday School

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Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

PS Purim Parade 9:30AM Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM Hebrew School 4:30PM Megillah pizza dinner 5:30PM Megillah reading 6:00PM

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Melton Adult Ed. 12:00PM

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Sisterhood Shabbat evening Shabbat morning Book Bag service 7:30PM service 10:00AM 1:30PM Hadassah Shabbat Dance Class Adult B’not 5:30PM Mitzvah Choir rehearsal 6:30PM Purim Shpiel rehearsal 6:30PM

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Purim

Dance class 5:30PM Choir rehearsal 6:30PM

Shabbat evening service 7:30PM JFCS Shabbat with choir

Shabbat morning service 10:00AM Dream On! A Night of Stars (off site) 6:00PM

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Hebrew School 4:30PM

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The

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage

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of Temple Shalom

PAID

Naples, FL Permit No. 127

4630 Pine Ridge Road Naples, Florida 34119

Adam F. Miller, Rabbi amiller@naplestemple.org

Board of Trustees

Donna Azu, Cantor dazu@naplestemple.org

President Neil Shnider

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

First Vice President Tracey Albert Temple Shalom office hours:

Eli Montague, FTA...........Executive Director emontague@naplestemple.org@naplestemple.org Dr. Anna Salomon, RJE............Director of Congregational Education asalomon@naplestemple.org Seyla Cohen..............Preschool Director scohen@naplestemple.org Peter Lewis.............Music Director

Temple Support Staff Administrative & Clergy Assistant: Randi Butterworth rbutterworth@naplestemple.org

Monday - Thursday 8:30AM to 5:00PM Friday 8:30AM to 3:00PM Phone: (239) 455-3030 • Fax: (239) 455-4361 www.naplestemple.org E-mail: info@naplestemple.org Religious Education office 239-455-2233 Preschool office 239-455-3227

S econd Vice President Shelly Berkle Third Vice President Neil Heuer Treasurer Harriet Lickhalter, CPA Financial S ecretary Scott Newman R ecording S ecretary Debbie Zvibleman

Controller: Maxine Gould mgould@naplestemple.org

I mmediate Past President Yale Freeman

Director of Communications: Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org

S isterhood President Debra Antzis

Membership Engagement Coordinator & Concierge: Alicia Browner abrowner@naplestemple.org

M en’s C lub President Ed Cohen

Facility Manager: Victor Lucas vlucas@naplestemple.org

Trustees

Religious School Administrative Assistant: Mary Flores religiousschool@naplestemple.org Preschool Administrative Assistant: Gloria Mellman gmellman@naplestemple.org

Michael Diamond Merrill Hassenfeld Bobbie Katz Suzanne Low Stuart Price

Daryl Sissman Marshall Sutker Nancy Wiadro Beth Wolff