The Voice - November 2021

November 2021 Volume XLII Cheshvan/Kislev 5782 Number 4

Staff

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

A dministrative & Clergy A ssistant Randi Butterworth rbutterworth@naplestemple.org A/V Technician Megan Black Music Director Dr. James Cochran M aintenance Technician Pedro Cruz maintenance@naplestemple.org Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org Preschool A dmin. A ssistant Julie Fischer preschool@naplestemple.org YESh A dministrative A ssistant Mary Flores education@naplestemple.org Director of M arketing Esther Garfield egarfield@naplestemple.org Groundskeeper Rick Holsbeke maintenance@naplestemple.org Facility M anager Victor Lucas vlucas@naplestemple.org A dministrative A ssistant Michele Rubin mrubin@naplestemple.org

Clergy

Senior R abbi

Board of Trustees

Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu dazu@naplestemple.org

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

R abbi Emeritus James H. Perman, D.D. rabbi@naples.net

Professional Staff Executive Director Deborah R. Fidel dfidel@naplestemple.org

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.

President Daryl Sissman First Vice President Ed Kaufman Second Vice President Merrill Hassenfeld Third Vice President Robin Mintz Treasurer Susan Ritter Financial Secretary Steve Pino Sisterhood President Barbara Druckman Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin Temple Historian Howard Glicken

Ed Alexander The Honorable Kyle Cohen Joshua Garfield Ellen Goldberg Susan Hager Andy Karpman Bobbie Katz Stacy Nicolau Jack Rabin Estelle Price

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

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CLERGY MESSAGE

Rabbi

Adam F. Miller Giving Thanks and Seeing Our Traditions in a New Light Later this month, Americans will gather on Thanksgiving at tables across our land to offer thanks for our blessings.

At Thanksgiving, most of us will sit down to a meal that involves some form of what we think of as the holiday staples: turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and sweet potatoes. At the center of almost every menu will be some form of turkey: some may offer fried turkey, others oven-baked, some do an elaborate turducken, or some form of tofurkey. I remember learning from my youth that our modern Thanksgiving meal was modeled after the first celebration – where Pilgrims and indigenous Native Americans gathered together to share a meal of turkey and the bounty of the harvest. That image was turned upside down when Jennifer and I moved to Massachusetts. There we learned that when the pilgrims first arrived, mussels, clams, and lobster were abundant in that region and were a major source of protein. As a result, the first Thanksgiving meal most likely consisted of venison, fowl (including turkey), and a bounty of fish and shellfish.

Quite a different menu than what we usually find around our tables today!

Although discovering that new knowledge of Thanksgiving felt a bit jarring after decades of narrative around turkey, learning about the holiday as an adult deepened my appreciation for the festival. Thanksgiving is not just about filling one’s table with a bountiful feast. It is also about being grateful for the blessings that you have – just as those who gathered centuries ago filled their table with the food around them. Whether one has turkey, tofurkey, or another protein altogether, it is the act of giving thanks, gathering with family, and celebrating that matter most.

Like that narrative of turkey at the first Thanksgiving, many of us carry stories we learned about our Jewish heritage and tradition that were first instilled in us as children. While those teachings served a purpose, they were designed to engage us when we were young. Myths, like that of the Chanukah oil, once helped us to fall in love with being Jewish. But, they may not be able to sustain us as adults, when we see the world

through more mature and experienced eyes. Learning about holidays and traditions as an adult, provides deeper meaning and appreciation for our heritage. Chanukah, for example, was originally a celebration of Sukkot – the harvest festival – which was delayed because the Temple was desecrated.

An eight-day festival, the second celebration of Sukkot evolved over time into a celebration of our freedom and the rededication (Chanukah) of the Temple after recapturing it from our enemies. The rabbis invented the story of the oil centuries later to deemphasize the military rebellion and discourage others from revolting in the future.

Instead of losing meaning, the holiday now feels more relevant with this adult understanding of its historical origins. We recognize that Chanukah is about offering thanksgiving for our freedom to be Jewish, even while living in a society where we are in the minority. There are many other areas of our Jewish tradition for us to explore from our adult perspective. We are blessed at Temple Shalom to offer the Melton School for Adult Learning. This nationally acclaimed program is only available in Southwest Florida at Temple Shalom. The core class program offers a chance to explore Jewish rituals, history and ethics with a cohort of learners over the course of three years. Additional electives cover topics that include American Jewish history, Jewish humor, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and the Holocaust.

Each class is open to all adults in our community, and are taught by Rabbi Boxman, Rabbi Frank Muller, and myself.

Watch your email for more information on this year’s Melton courses, as well as a “Taste of Melton” introductory program.

May we not only give thanks this year for the blessing of our heritage, but also for the value of finding a deeper connection to the tradition that we cherish.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and a joyful Chanukah of light, Rabbi Adam Miller

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CLERGY MESSAGE

Cantor

Donna Azu

For the past year, in partnership with the Milken Archive of Jewish Music at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, I was able to teach a curriculum on a variety to musical subjects such as “Western Art, Music, Trends and Innovations in Jewish Music” and “Musical Journey’s through the Holocaust”.

This series, “Stories of Music,” is new way to engage with your American Jewish identity and history through the lens of music and I’m thrilled to share that I will be continuing the series with two additional lessons in November and December. These Zoom classes are open to all, and participation in the previous sessions is not required.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join me for these lessons on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am via Zoom. Look for the Zoom link in your weekly emails. Join me for one lesson, or both of them!

November 10 “The Sounds of Eretz Israel in America: 1920s - 1950s” December 8 “The Sounds of Eretz Israel in America: The Crucial 60s”

Dates e h t e Sav JANUARY 28-30

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

Cantor Julia Cadrian Elana Arian Friday evening Shabbat service Saturday evening concert Sunday morning T'fila More info to follow

Made possible by the Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Artist-in-Residence Fund

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CLERGY MESSAGE

Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman

In the month of November, we have the opportunity to celebrate both Thanksgiving and Chanukah! What an incredible chance for us to thank God for our miracles, both small and large. In order to give thanks, we may use our words, and also our actions. Below are some ways to share our thanks with those we love, and bestow acts of kindness on others.

1. Prior to Thanksgiving day, grab a few extra items from the grocery store and donate to a local food bank.

Nothing says gratitude more than giving to those who are less fortunate.

2. Begin your Thanksgiving meal by saying the shehechiyanu blessing thanking God for bringing your family to this special day in the secular year. We say the shehechiyanu prayer on all special moments as we give thanks for being present at a joyous moment. The words to shehechiyanu are: Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha’Olam Shehechiyanu Vikiyamanu Vihigiyanu Lazman Hazeh.

3. Go around the table and have everyone share what they are grateful for this year. Traditionally, Jews give thanks every day when we recite the words of the hoda’ah blessing in the Amidah. Why not offer an extra special moment of gratitude on Thanksgiving?

4. Say the birkat hamazon, our blessing after eating upon completion of your delicious meal. This musical blessing is well known to many of our kids who attend Jewish Summer Camp as they recite it twice a day at camp ALL summer. Have the kids lead the blessing and give a musical thanks for all the tasty food they have consumed! Follow these links for words and the tune: https://tinyurl.com/mealthanks 5. Donate the money you would have spent on Black Friday Shopping to a charity of your family’s choosing.

The best way to truly give thanks is to give others a reason to be thankful!

I wish each and every one of you a delicious and meaningful Thanksgiving with you and your loved ones! I am SO grateful to be part of this Temple Shalom community.

L’Shalom, Rabbi Boxman

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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

President

Daryl Sissman The Above & Beyond Hanukkah Challenge Now that the High Holy Days have passed, both Preschool and YESh are back in full swing.

It has been wonderful watching our new and returning students laughing and smiling, full of excitement as they make new friends and reconnect with old ones. As our children continue to learn and celebrate holidays together throughout this year, we hope that you will support our work to educate the next generation. We are thankful to our entire One Family for making this tremendously important undertaking possible. Please take a moment, and support this special Above & Beyond Chanukah challenge. You can access the donation page at bit.ly/8nightsofgiving Thank you!!

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CONNECT WITH US Shabbat Shalom Callers Do you have time to make a phone call once a week?

Say Shabbat Shalom to a Super Senior!

At Temple Shalom, building relationships is a priority.

Relationships – one to another, with our Temple, with Torah and God – all are a central part of our planning.

We work consciously and conscientiously (deliberately and diligently) to build relationships. Our One Family identity is all about relationships.

Among us are some older members who are mostly alone. We call them our Super Seniors! During the pandemic we learned how much it meant to these Super Seniors to feel connected to Temple Shalom. During the first 14 months of the pandemic, a group of volunteers made weekly phone calls to our Super Seniors, keeping in touch, staying connected, developing relationships.

Many of the callers and Super Seniors did not know each other before the phone calls started. But after many months of weekly calls, some of them became friends.

New connections; new relationships.

Our Temple Shalom leaders came to understand the importance of these relationships in the lives of our Super Seniors. It became clear that these weekly connections would be appreciated during the more ordinary times.

Our Super Seniors need Temple connections in normal times, not just during a period of crisis.

We were asked to put together a non-pandemic system of weekly calls. An initial group of callers were identified by the volunteer email survey done in June. Our super Seniors were identified by staff. We matched up the two groups and the phone calls began. Because this new chapter of phone calls is not specifically pandemic related, we expect it to continue long after the current pandemic is gone. This new call system is designed to be an ongoing part of our One Family.

New Members Helena Fishbein & Michael Warfel Dorothy Schwebel

It’s been a rough year. If you find yourself feeling depressed or anxious, Dr. Robert Palazzolo will be sharing helpful tips and coping strategies.

Dr. Palazzolo, a member of Temple Shalom, holds a PH.D. in counseling and psychology and has been a therapist for more than 35 years, with practices in New York, Arizona and Texas.

Attendance is limited. You must register for this class by contacting the Temple Shalom office at info@naplestemple.org.

Upcoming sessions: Mondays - November 1, 15, 29 10:00am in the Temple Shalom Chapel

If you know a member who should be on our Super Senior list, please call or email us. If you would like to make weekly calls to a Super Senior, please let us know.

We will be happy to help get you started.

Dr. Tussy Shnider & Bobbie Katz One Family Co-Chairs

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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That’s the Power of WE. Imagine your life having a complete support system. It's like an extended family working together, supporting you, raising your spirits and making life easier. Every day. Your meals, your chores, even a hobby or two, all looked after and taken care of.

Smiles at every turn, a joke with a neighbor, a chef who knows just how you like your favorite meal. A life thriving through connection. That’s senior living at The Carlisle Naples.

Lunch & Learn | Thursday, Nov. 11th • 11:30am

Join us for an informative presentation on senior living.

Afterwards, take a tour and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call 239.444.6891.

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KRISTALLNACHT The Cat holic-Jewish Dialogue of Coll ier County invites the community to this commemorative service.

OP EN T O T HE PU BL IC FR EE A DM I SSI ON Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 pm NOW TAKING PLACE ON ZOOM Kristallnacht Com mem orati on Se rvice will take place o n Z OOM. Please visit www.jewishnaples.org on November 7 for th e Zoo m lin k.

With guest spe ak er: Rabbi Micah Greenstein “Interfaith Rel at ion s 8 3 Ye ar s After Kristalln ac ht: What Have We Re al ly Lea rn ed ?”

A discussion of K ris tal ln ac ht a nd its call to act io n f or so ci al justice today.

Sponsored by : Catholic-Jewish Dialogue of Collier County Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Diocese of Venice in Florida GenShoah of SWFL Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center

Fo r m ore inf or ma tion con ta ct: CJ Dia log ue@n ap le s.ne t

Annual

Community Wide

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Monday, Nov. 29 5:00 pm at Mercato on the Lawn No reservations needed

Join us as we celebrate Chanukah and light the Menorah.

Entertainment, music food and fun!

• Naples Klezmer Revival Band • Sizzle Truck will be selling Latkes • Enjoy donuts, gelt, and balloon creations

OF GREATER NAPLES

For sponsorship and/or table reservations, please contact Renee at rbialek@jewishnaples.org

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LEARN WITH US Zoom meeting information is available in the weekly email, Kol Shalom, or by contacting the Temple Shalom office at info@naplestemple.org

SHABBAT

MORNING TORAH STUDY Saturdays 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.

Contact education@naplestemple.org for Zoom information *Torah Study will take place at 8:30am on Sunday Nov. 7 instead of Saturday Nov. 6. The regular schedule resumes Saturday, Nov. 13.

of the month I S R A E L 4th Monday 11:00am via Zoom BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Monday, November 22 "And the Bride Closed the Door"

by Ronit Matalon Contact Michael Rubner for Zoom link info exfgomsu@aol.com 12

LEARN WITH US Israel: Up Close and Personal: A Virtual Journey to the Promised Land Wednesdays, November 3, 10, and 17 12:00pm-1:15pm Via Zoom (link in weekly email) Travel to Israel may be on our hearts and minds, but sadly, in the world’s current climate, our visits are regulated to spirit, not in body. Join master educator and Israeli tour guide, Uri Feinberg for three virtual sessions, where we will virtually travel together to the Jewish State. In each session, Uri will uncover a different layer of Israeli society, history, past and present.

Keep your eyes open, because we may even meet some Israelis on the ground. Travel with us and add to what you already know about the State of Israel, deepen your historic knowledge of the Land of Israel and strengthen your connection to the Jewish State.

Session 1: The Early Zionists: Who were they, what did they believe, where did they go, and what was the link that connected it all?

This day will take us on a journey from the ancient port of Jaffa, to the earliest settlements of the First Aliya Moshavot and the alley ways of the first Jewish suburb. We will continue our trek north, to the Kinneret training farm and ultimately uncover the Chalutzim and Chalutzot (pioneers) of the Second Aliya on our visit to the Kinneret Cemetery. A tour such as this would not be complete without meeting a modern-day Zionist with a Second Aliya heart.

Session 2: The Golan Heights: In the footsteps of hikers, fighters, farmers and a 5th century frontier.

While the Jilaboon is just one example of a river and waterfall on the Golan, it is perhaps THE example of the abundance of water and nature that beckons the hiker. Our visit this day will also include a conversation with a local farmer and the tasting of chocolate. We will visit the archeological remains of an ancient synagogue from the Byzantine period. Finally, the geopolitical overviews of the powerful basalt landscape will not only present what became available at a heavy price, we will also visit our neighbors to bear witness to the world war occurring across our borders.

Session 3: The Second Temple: Pilgrims and Sects, the footsteps they took, and the stones that fell.

Divided we fall, which means once we stood. Who were we 2000 years ago, what did we believe, where did we live, why did it end- and why wasn’t that the end? Villages and strongholds, communes and mansions serve as the backdrop on our journey which will include songs of ascent, sites of the fall and the written word that led to return.

About Your Guide Uri Feinberg has been a Jewish educator for twenty-five years. Born in the US, Uri immigrated to Israel when he was ten, grew up in Jerusalem, served in the IDF and then, traveled the world. Uri has a Masters Degree from the Hebrew University in Contemporary Jewish Studies, and was a Jewish history teacher for North American teens, in semester programs in Israel, for many years.

A licensed tour guide since 1999, Uri has worked as a tour educator for a wide range of groups including synagogues, Federation, URJ and CCAR leadership, interfaith and more. He has guided Jewish heritage trips throughout Europe and has lectured on Israel and Jewish identity across North America. In the current climate engulfing the world in 2020/2021, Uri has re-harnessed what he does, and has taken his knowledge and his passion 13 online.

LEARN WITH US The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Shalom

Adult Learning for the Wondering Jew

Melton Core Class Year 1

Rhythms of Jewish Living - Central ideas and texts which inform our daily, weekly and annual rituals as well as life cycle observances.

Purposes of Jewish Living - Essential Jewish theological concepts and ideas as they unfold in the Bible, the Talmud and other sacred texts.

Melton Core Class Year 3

(Open only to those students who completed Year 2) Ethics of Jewish Living - Ethical issues such as justice, life and death, sexuality and community, with case studies from Talmudic, rabbinic and contemporary literature.

Crossroads of Jewish History - Dramatic developments, experiences and issues from different periods in Jewish history as reflected in historical texts.

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews & Their Jokes

This course reveals a treasure of irresistible Jewish jokes, wit, and wisdom. From the ancient Israelite’s relationship with God to our contemporary cultural and religious divisions, there’s a Jewish joke for every moment, every thought, and every issue.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! w w w. m eltons ch o ol. or g /n apl es Melton Core Class Year 1 Instructors: Rabbi Ariel Boxman Rabbi Frank Muller Days: Tuesdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm Date: 15 sessions beginning December 7

From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews & Their Jokes

Instructor: Rabbi Adam Miller

Melton Core Class Year 3

Prerequisite: Core Class Year 2

Instructors: Rabbi Frank Muller Rabbi Adam Miller

Days: Tuesdays from 10:00pm to 12:00pm Date: 15 sessions beginning December 7

Please direct questions to Paolette Matute at pmatute@naplestemple.org or 239-455-2233.

Days: Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm Date: 10 sessions beginning January 6

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by Andy Karpman

The Western Wall Tunnel is a tunnel exposing the Western Wall from where the traditional, open-air prayer site ends and up to the Wall’s northern end. Most of the tunnel is a continuation of the open-air Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. While the openair portion of the Western Wall is approximately 60 metres (200 ft) long, the majority of its original length of 488 metres (1,601 ft) is hidden underground. The tunnel allows access to the remainder of the Wall in a northerly direction.

In 19 BCE, King Herod undertook a project to double the area of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem by incorporating part of the hill on the Northwest. In order to do so, four retaining walls were constructed, and the Temple Mount was expanded on top of them. These retaining walls remained standing, along with the platform itself, after the Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 BCE. Since then, much of the area next to the walls became covered and built upon. Part of the Western Wall remained exposed after the destruction of the Temple. Since it was the closest area to the Temple’s Holy of Holies that remained accessible, it became a place of Jewish prayer for millennia.

“Warren’s Gate” lies about 150 feet (46 m) into the tunnel.

For four hundred years, this sealed-off entrance was a small synagogue called “The Cave,” where the early Muslims allowed the Jews to pray in close proximity to the ruins of the Temple. Rabbi Yehuda Getz built a synagogue just outside the gate. Today it is the closest point a Jew can pray near to the Holy of Holies, assuming it was located at the traditional site under the Dome of the Rock.

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UPWARD SHIFT CHIROPRACTIC

CELEBRATE WITH US IN NOVEMBER Birthdays

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Neal Charles Kofman

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David Isaacson

25 Gabriel Kohn

Howard Glicken

Ronald Plotkin

Dovie Melnick

Miriam Cohn

Arlene Yedid

Susan Rabin

Wilbur Yellin

Arlene Subin

Lillian Menkin

Robert London

Carly Israel

Phyllis Luts

Maureen Schaab

Deborah Schreier

Joel Pittelman

Michal Wiesler

Daniel Rosenfeld

Jennifer Marchionda

10 Michelle Sodini-Rubin

Andrew Jaffe

26 Mandy Maiman 27 Lawrence Haut

Barbara Kushnir

Gabriela Saad

Sherry Pino

Joyce Toub

Ted Alpert

Bernice Saks

Cipora Brown

11 Mark Albrecht

Jennifer Siegal-Miller

Alan Jaffe

Liz Jaffe

Jessica Schaab

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12 Martin Dorio

Fredric Roth

Ronnie Blumenthal 28 Fredda Isaacson

Helen Weinfeld

Stephen Schwartz

Carol Sherman

Hilda Levine

Ben Post

Michael Horowitz

Micki Hurvitz

E. Elizabeth Schwartz

Millie Sernovitz

Mona Brodsky

Arlene Shapiro

Allen Menkin

Judith Huizenga

Elliot Kaplan

Stuart Miller

Sandra Rick

Eloise Kaplan

Steven Einhorn

Asher Saida

Alan Deutch

Abe Levy

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Kristina Isenberg

Donald Belmont 4

Arthur Maiman

Linda DuKatz

Richard Norris

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13 Sara Pantel

Amy Prchal

Barbara Cutler

Norman Senior

Robin Mintz

Charice Zaehringer

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14 Lewis Mitchell

Susan Hadinger

Ramon Gonzalez

Seth Mizrachi

Charlene Kerner

Beverly Levine

Edythe Cohen

Ida Margolis

Ric Phillips

Kalmin Faye

James Sernovitz

Rosalie Switzen

Harriet Adelstein

15 Diane Schwartz

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29 Karen Deutsch Tracey Albert 30 Bernard Lashinsky

Marc Browner

Fred Pammer

Lila Rosenweig

Samuel Levine

Melanie Schwartz

Toby Press

Rabbi James Perman

Lois Cohen

Bruce Barter

Rita Bernstein

Suzanne Low

Alicia Feldman

Burton Hirsch

Carolyn Roth

Brian Katz

Janina Levy

Jacquelyn Miron

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William Warshauer

Donna Goldstein

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Jose Lairet

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Nancy Nittolo

Shirley Bassin

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Amy Hunter

Rebecca Schwartz Bunch

Rebecca Cornacchia

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Avra Schwab

Lisa de Niese

Roberto Bollt

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Sandy Randall

Mary-Beth Levitz

CELEBRATE WITH US IN NOVEMBER Anniversaries

1 Allan & Gabriela Goldberg

14 Moises & Janina Levy

Simone & Scott Lutgert

15 Jonathan & Amy Karnilow

Jeffrey & Sandy Randall

16 Robert & Lynn Brown

2 Charles & Sue Center

Alan & Freddi Peltz

4 Robert & Loretta Stein

Allen Danzig & Lynn Katz Danig

6 Franklin & Debra Wyman 8 Jason & Shelly Bell Rabbi Adam Miller & Jeniifer Siegal-Miller 10 Abe & Pat Levy Richard Norris & Jane Yusen

18 Marc & Jennifer Fleischer Daniel & Judith Spintman David & Janet Blum 21 Shelly & Janet Whitman 22 Harvey & Katie Cohen

11 Tim & Aliza Recher

24 Jeffrey & Freyda Albin

12 Bill Berliant & Ann Cardamone

25 Alan & Doris Adlestein

Robert & Marsha Karp

27 Joseph & Merrylee Kandel

David & Amanda Ross

28 Philip & Anita Freeman

13 Lawrence & Tina Haut

Howard & Sherry Greenfield

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CELEBRATE WITH US

B’nai Mitzvah Jonah Miller November 6

Gabriel Miller November 6

Jonah is a sports FANATIC with a great sense of humor. He is in 8th grade at Community School of Naples. Jonah is an avid golfer, and most recently concluded his 3rd season as a member of the CSN Middle School golf team, which had an undefeated season!

Jonah also spends his time writing and producing his sports podcast, “The Little Man Big Mouth Show.” Jonah also participates in Model UN at Community School, and is volunteering as a Madrich this year with YESh. Jonah’s favorite place in the world is URJ Camp Coleman. Jonah is excited to share his Bar Mitzvah with his twin brother Gabriel, and the whole Temple Shalom community.

Herman Kaufman November 13 Herman, currently in the 8th grade at CSN, was born in Moscow, Russia.

His favorite subjects in school are history, math, and foreign languages.

He loves playing goalie for his school and club soccer teams. Herman also loves playing baseball and is a big Tampa Bay Rays fan. He enjoys fishing, video games, texting with his friends, and playing with his dog, Duke. Herman is excited to share celebrating his Bar Mitzvah with his family and friends.

Mazel Tov!

Gabriel has a mind for stats, math, and all things sports! Gabriel is in 8th grade at Community School of Naples. He is a competitive swimmer and has swum for his club team, Swim Florida, for four years. He is also about to wrap up his third year on the CSN Varsity Swim Team. Gabriel participates as part of the CSN Middle School robotics team, with hopes of competing at the National and then World competitions this year with his self-built robot. Gabriel’s home away from home is URJ Camp Coleman. He is excited to share his Bar Mitzvah with his twin brother, Jonah, and the whole Temple Shalom community.

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oin us in congratulating....

Wendy and Larry Israelite on the marriage of their son, Ben, to Lauren Bakios on August 14 in Stowe, VT. Edythe Cohen’s grandson on his promotion to Supervisory Control of Global Markets and Electronic Trading at Goldman Sachs.

Marcy Aizenshtat on her appointment to Artistic Director for ANMI Collier County at the Sarah Anne Drop-in Facility.

Amy Young and Bennett and Mardelle Berman on the birth of their grandson and great-grandson, Simon Reed Young.

Simon was born on October 12 to proud parents Aaron and Jessica Young.

Share your good news with us!

Engagements, weddings, awards, achievements, new jobs and milestones - we want to hear it all! If you have good news you would like to share with the Temple Shalom One Family, please let us know by emailing Jeanette Fischer at jfischer@naplestemple.org 20

YAHRZEITS – NOVEMBER 2021 5 P. Peter Bassewitz Lee Becker Hattie Berman Bernard Blacker Theodore Bollt David Brick Ione Budner Roslyn Burns Helen Caplan Charles Eder Len Feiman Joseph Freeman Hilda Goldsenziel Benjamin Grossman Jack Hassenfeld Louis Heuer Pearl Hurwitz Esther Jacobs Rose Jaffe Clarice Kahn Andrew Kaplan Pauline Rose Kaplan Frank Katchman Lillian Koplovsky Dick Kravitz Sherman Krivit Jeff Kuller Merrill M. Kuller Jean Kuperman Gary Lebowich Adele London Robert Millstone Samuel Mitchell Jack Morton David Nahari Abe Osipe Amy Post Ignatz Rosensweig David Nahari Abe Osipe Amy Post Ignatz Rosensweig

5 David Rozet Max Rudman Samuel Snyder Mary Snyder Edward Speiser Samuel Steinhouse Phyllis Winer Claudia Yellin 12 Sophie Berkle Frank Bobele Rabbi Stanley R. Brav Frank Cohen Maurice Cohn Beverly Defalco Benjamin Dinaburg Dr. M. George Drutz Rose Fliegel Janet Goldsmith Charlie Goodman Margaret Gordon Philip Gordon Marjorie Green Bernie Gutman Herb Herman Esther Hersh Sidney Hoffman Charles Hyman Louis Klein Valerie Kraus Frieda Kraus Kurt Levi Rhoda Faith Levine Frank Lickhalter Solomon Linz Rachel Lipp Rose Meltzer Tillie Morton Lillian Nerenberg Theodore Pearlman Judith Pendergast Samuel Plotkin Samuel Poplock

12 Bernice Reisman Loren Rosenbach Ida Saul Eugenia J. Simon Judith Sloane Mollie Stuback Murry Sussman Stanley Ira Thall Sidney Weber Maynard R. Weinstein Louis Werhane David Wolf Olga Yasbin Frances Yohay Dr. Albert Ziering 19 Evelyn Angoff Elizabeth Barnett Jacob Beitchman Herbert Bernstein Murray Cassell Joseph Dessoff Jack Donnerstag Linda Endler Martye Eshowsky Gertrude Frankel Edgar Fuchs Milton Gellis Sybil Golden Jacob Goldsmith Sarah Goold Mary Grossman Elinor Hayum Francis Herman Donna Oshry Highstein Natalie Hyde Jeffrey Kahn Gertrude Kaplan Adeline H Kassmir Allen Keyser David Kleiner Ronald Levy Edith Lewis

19 Golda Ludmanov Gabriel H. Luff Seymour Malkin Irving Melnick Ben Millender Herbert Parker Dennis Partnoy Jerome Phillips Mona Popkin Ruth Rosenweig Miriam Rubin Carl Ruwalsky Stanley Sagel Robert Schoor Elsye Schreier Isabelle Seidman Martin Solomon Herbert Spiegel Annette VanAuken 26 Alan Adler Lorraine Belmont Sarah Boodman Ruth Brick George M. Carson Jerold M Dinaburg Ruth Fisher Minna Freeman Mack Fried Mildred Friedberg Merryl Gillingham Jack Goldstein Ray Gordon Freya Greenspahn Alan Jay Grossman Robert Gurman Mary Gutmann Irene Gart Hurvitz Seymour Katz Alfred I. Krause Sophia Lickhalter Dr. Louis Millender Mollie Mitchell continued

May their memories be a blessing.

Zichronam liv’rachah.

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YAHRZEITS – NOVEMBER WORSHIP WITH US 2021 26 Doris Anna Peltz Denny Pollock Zoe Elena Press Daniel Robert Rashbaum

Charles Rubin Benjamin Saffer Reuben Schwartz Rebecca Shapiro Lori Sklaroff Charles Sobelman Bertha Swartz Perry Switzen Lillian Teitelbaum Leonard Troupp Max Waldman Harry D. Wolinsky Wilfred Wolman Lila Yellin

RECENTLY DECEASED (As of 10/14/2021)

Joan Beth Weisberg - Sister-in-law of Marv & Carol Weisberg Sarah Temple - Wife of Donald Temple Irving Hockhauser - Uncle of Allen & Lillian Menkin David Paulson - Brother of Frank Paulson Martha Meltzer Carrera - Aunt of Janet Rosen

May their memories be a blessing.

Zichronam liv’rachah.

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

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

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

There is no fee for this program.

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REMEMBER OR HONOR A LOVED ONE For many generations, Jews have made it a custom to 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 at 239-455-3030 for assistance or a hardcopy form.

Remember your loved one with a yahrzeit memorial plaque in the Sanctuary. A light next to the plaque is lit during the week of their yahrzeit and during Yizkor.

Order and customize a brick, a tree or a bench in the Temple Shalom Tribute Garden in memory of, or in honor of a loved one or special event.

A leaf on the Tree of Life in the Sanctuary is a beautiful way to commemorate a loved one or a meaningful occasion.

Dedicating a Torah portion in the Illustrated Torah is a meaningful way to memorialize an individual or a special celebration. You may also choose to dedicate a word or a special verse.

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TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Volunteers Chair Don Belmont “Miracles sometimes occur, but one has to work terribly hard for them.”

Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952), Israel’s first President The Tikkun Olam Council (TOC) has a new name – the Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV)! ‘Tov’ is the Hebrew word for ‘good’. What better acronym for a group of congregants who want to do good things for the world through social action and social justice involvement! I hope you will join us as the TOV tries to build a better world around us.

Our Temple is fortunate to have many congregants who are extraordinarily committed to tikkun olam (repairing the world). One such member is Ken Goldstein, who has turned his faith into action as the first chairman of the Tikkun Olam Volunteers and by involving himself with ongoing efforts to build a better world. Let’s get to know him and find out what makes him tick.

How does tikkun olam/social action/social justice reflect your Judaism, ie, why do you do it?

Ken: “I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and I suspect social action and social justice was somehow infused in my DNA. Having said that, I always felt I should have done more during the 1960s. I had left school earlier than planned, married in 1967, and spent those years just trying to survive. When I retired, I joined a synagogue in New Jersey and heard the rabbi give a sermon during the High Holy Days about social action. His message was that in order to make an impact you need to sacrifice something. He asked, “What are YOU willing to sacrifice?” That question resonated with me and I wrote to the rabbi and told him that I’m willing to sacrifice some of my time and money for social action and social justice. We spoke after he received my note and he asked that I contact the social action committee. I did, and that led me on the path I am now on.”

What has been your favorite tikkun olam project?

Ken: “It’s hard to pick one project. We did a number of educational forums on health care, the environment, civility and reducing gun violence. Rabbi Miller began each forum explaining our Jewish values for each topic. That really helped to put everything in the right context. All of those forums were well received.

If I had to choose a single project, I would mention the clothing and food drives last year. Both were so successful. A lot had to do with being cooped up during COVID and finally having an easy and safe way to help others.”

What are your tikkun olam interests?

Ken: “I like volunteering. I have volunteered at the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Naples and at the Naples Senior Center in Continued

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TIKKUN OLAM their dementia/respite program. The pandemic stopped some of that for a while, but the dementia/respite program just restarted in August. I know I’m not creating world peace or a cure for cancer, but I am making things just a little better, even for only a few hours, for those dealing with dementia as well as their caregivers. I can honestly say it is the best thing I’ve ever done.”

We live in such an affluent area - is there really a need for food donations?

Ken: “The short answer…YES! Under the leadership of Susan Hager, we are working on an educational forum on hunger and food insecurity. We hope to provide our congregation with information about hunger and food insecurity here in Southwest Florida. We also hope to let people know how all of us can advocate for systemic change.”

What are some things that Temple Shalom congregants can do to help?

Ken: “First, I hope they will turn out for the food drive on Sunday, November 14. Not only is food needed, but cash can make a huge difference. Harry Chapin Food Bank can make our cash donation go a lot farther through their purchasing power. Second, check out the opportunities for volunteering at Harry Chapin or any of your favorite charities. Your participation does make a difference.”

Strong work, Ken! Yasher Koach!

l l a F Food Drive

Hunger and food insecurity are critical issues here in Southwest Florida. Did you know that there are 41,238 hungry children and 124,207 hungry seniors right here in Collier and Lee Counties? Your donation of food, a check or both will truly make a difference.

Save the Date Nov. 14 • 9:00 am–11:00 am

Sponsored by the Tikkun Olam Volunteers to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank

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MEN’S CLUB

Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin

Happy Hanukkah!

Again, the hope is that this will be the last of our holidays to be celebrated under pandemic conditions. The Men’s Club Board has had to scale back some planned activities because of the present situation. Accordingly, our usually very successful night at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater has been postponed until March/April of 2023. Not only has this event been enjoyed by all who participated but, it has been our major fundraiser. Despite this, we are determined to continue to support essential causes of the Congregation and the community and host safe events. This past month we sponsored a successful tour of the REVS Institute.

With respect to financial donations, we are supporting this year’s Naples Jewish Book Festival and we are providing funds for YESh and the preschool to purchase iPads and tablets for the teachers and administrators, so that they can seamlessly be in contact with parents. In addition, we are providing funds to support our youth, including helping students attend the “L’taken” Seminar in Washington, D.C. In order to honor all of our commitments, we need our members to remember to join this year. If you have not yet joined, please do so as soon as possible. We will also be launching additional fundraising activities. We intend to once again offer the opportunity to purchase kosher meals from Ben’s Kosher Deli of Boca Raton. As soon as we are able, we will be looking into a variety of other activities that should be of interest to members of different ages and interests. It goes without saying that we are looking for men interested in taking leadership roles in your Men’s Club. If you are interested in helping to lead an activity and/or to serve on the Board, please contact me.

I would like to share with all of you a note we received from Mary Flores (Education Administrative Assistant, Temple Shalom) after the Back to School Kickoff event...

“On behalf of Rabbi Boxman and myself, I would like to thank the Men’s Club for their wonderful support yesterday! A special thank you to Phil Freeman, Ed Cohen, and Asher for your availability and assistance. We feel the families really enjoyed themselves (a great way to begin the new school year), and we could not have accomplished this without your help!”

Be healthy and safe, Ron Yasbin

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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

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SISTERHOOD Happy 100th birthday Helen Weinfeld!

Sisterhood President

Helen and her husband, Joseph, moved to Naples in the late 1960s. She has been a member of Temple Shalom for over 50 years! Over the years, Helen has been very involved at the Temple and in the Jewish community. She has served on the Sisterhood Board as President, Executive Vice President,Treasurer, Trustee, and Membership Chair. Helen served on the Temple By-Laws Committee and the Oneg Shabbat Committee. Helen also founded the Sisterhood Book Bag. She became Temple Shalom’s first historian in 1989. She has authored two pamphlets, “Temple Shalom: A Brief History” and “The Jewish Presence in Naples.”

Both give a first-person view of Jewish history in Collier County. As Social Action Chair, Helen was the Sisterhood’s representative on the the Women’s Network for Change and the Collier County Anti-Discrimination Coalition. We won a WRJ OR-AMI Award for the forum she organized on “The Separation of Church and State.”

Barbara Druckman Among her many other positions, Helen was the Temple Shalom representative for “Mosaic— A Celebration of 500 Years of Jews in Florida” and she served on the Women of Reform Judaism’s National Board from 1998 to 2002.

Sisterhood Book Bag will continue via Zoom. Please contact Nancy Suslov, nisuslov@gmail.com, or Linda Wainick, wainjl@aol.com, for more information.

Thursday, November 18 at 1:30pm via Zoom “The Stationary Shop” by Marjan Kamali

Helen and Joseph were very involved in the development of Naples beginning in 1959 and were among the first Jewish families to the Naples area. There are pictures of Helen and Joseph in the Jewish Museum in Miami Beach and The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida has Helen’s oral history on film.

When asked what she feels has contributed to her longevity, Helen responded, “I had a grandfather that lived to the age of 92 and two grandmothers who lived into their late 80s.

So there is longevity on both sides. Better food probably had something to do with it. I had Jewish grandmothers who made good Jewish food. My husband pushed me to do things and keep busy. I was in business with my husband when we came here (to Naples) and we traveled a lot to Europe.”

In 1987, Helen started the Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund in memory of her husband who started the Religious School.

Other upcoming events

Sisterhood New Member Dinner - Monday, Nov. 8 at 5:00pm RSVP to Linda Wainick at 239-398-9099 Botanical Gardens tour and lunch at Celebration Park - Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11:00am. RSVP to Barbara Steinberg at bsteinberg@blseldercare.com or by phone at 239-449-9890.

Appropriate COVID protocols will be followed.

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We Appreciate You! Thank you to the Temple Shalom Sisterhood for the generous donation of $5,000 to purchase dishes, glasses, cutlery and more for the newly renovated Temple

Shalom kitchen.

TZEDAKAH Showing We Care Contributions to Temple Shalom funds are wonderful ways to show your appreciation of family and friends, to celebrate happy occasions and to honor the memories of loved ones. We suggest a minimum donation of chai ($18.00). With a minimum donation of chai, a notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree and mention will be published in The Voice.

Operations Funds General Fund

Support Temple operations

Capital R eserve

Maintain and enhance buildings and grounds

Security Fund

Improve safety and security

Tree of Life

Education Funds

Endowment Funds

Enhances adult education programs

YESh Fund

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

YESh Enrichment Fund

Herbert & Ruth A bramson Endowment

A dult Education Fund

Supplies and activities for Jewish learning Augments educational programming

Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund

Supplements general operations and provides enrichment for Temple functions

Polster YESh Scholarship Fund

Honey Berkle Endowment

Ben Calmenson Fund

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment

Religious School scholarships Religious School scholarships

Sponsors children to attend Camp Coleman

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.

‘Leaves’, ‘Rocks’ and ‘Stars of David’ dedication Preschool Fund Supplies and activities for the Preschool opportunities are available.

Tribute Garden

Enhance garden, buildings and grounds.

Dedication opportunities are available.

Worship Funds Memorial Fund

Donations in memory of loved ones

William Freschel K iddush Fund

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 $150 donation sponsors flowers in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion

Mitzvah Baskets Fund

Bimah food baskets for Shabbat. $150

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) - $108

Stuart & Estelle Price A/V Fund For the purpose of enhancing, improving and maintaining Temple Shalom’s livestreaming capabilities

General Endowment

Preschool Enrichment Fund Special programs in Preschool

A rby 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

Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld A rtist-in-R esidence Fund

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

Library Fund

R abbi James & Jane Perman Library Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies

Social Action Fund

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice

Supports Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities

Oneg Shabbat Fund

Sponsors Onegs in celebration of an event or to honor someone. This fund is administered

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

Supports overall mission of Temple Shalom

Supports the Cantorial Music Program

K raus Scholar-In-R esidence Endowment

Brings visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership

Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Fund

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 Fund

Supports the Religious School (YESh)

Truly Nolen Family Endowment

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Janet & Howard Solot Leadership Development Program Endowment Fund To recruit and train future leaders of Temple Shalom

Stephen & Bebe Saks Endowment Fund

Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom

Clergy & Leadership Funds R abbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund For tzedakah, charitable purposes, and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work

Cantor A zu's Discretionary Fund

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

R abbi Boxman’s Discretionary Fund

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

Leadership Fund

Enhances and enriches leadership programs at Temple Shalom

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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM

ABOVE & BEYOND

In Honor Of B'nai Mitzvah of Jonah and Gabriel Miller from Carol & Marv Weisbereg B’nai Mitzvah of Jonah and Gabriel Miller from Fern & Andrew Jaffe B'nai Mitzvah of Jonah and Gabriel Miller from Sherrill & Ron Yasbin In Memory Of Reuben Schwartz from Carol & Marv Weisberg James Polacheck from Terri Polacheck

ADULT EDUCATION

In Memory Of Bill Herbst from Burton & Carol Hirsch Bill Herbst from Robin & Andy Mintz Bill Herbst from Susan & Joel Pittelman

CANTOR AZU’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of Cantor Azu’s help preparing Mimi to become a Bat Mitzvah from Ellen & Steve Goldberg Memorial prayers in garden from Leatrice Kaye In Honor Of Zachary becoming a Bar Mitzvah from David & Daryl Sissman Zachary Sissman’s Bar Mitzvah from Lori & Ed Cohen Zachary Sissman’s Bar Mitzvah from Tracey & Dr. Larry Albert In Memory Of Louis Duberstein from Barbara Steinberg Sherman Krivit from Carol Hirsch Ruth Fisher from David and Eloyse Fisher & family Marta Zelcer from Jacob & Rochelle Lieb Lilyan Wasserman from Mark & Susan Sherwin William Herbst from Pepi Herbst Renee Tancer Kaye from William G. Kaye Richard Abbot Kaye from William G. Kaye Richard A. Kaye from William G. Kaye

DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND

In Honor Of Cantor Azu’s birthday from Jack & Nancy Wiadro In Memory Of Doris Peltz from Benjamin Peltz & Judith Peltz Jennie Citrin from David Citrin Rabbi Howard Greenstein from Lenore Greenstein

ENDOWMENT FUND

In Honor Of Susan Ritter on her special birthday from Gene & Bobbie Katz In Memory Of Bill Herbst from Gene & Bobbie Katz Elsie Lauber from Lisa & Harold Lauber

ESTELLE & STUART PRICE A/V FUND

In Appreciation Of Live-stream Shabbat and High Holidays Services from Anonymous The wonderful AV technology that allowed our friends & family to join Mimi’s Bat Mitzvah from afar from Ellen & Steve Goldberg In Memory Of Barbara G. Bassewitz, P. Peter Bassewitz, Pearl Waldman Glaser, Mildred Bassewitz, Shelley Stern from Harold & Lisa Lauber

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FLOWER FUND

In Honor Of Avery Goldberg becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Allan & Gabriela Goldberg Rachel Saks becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Carole Saks Mimi Goldberg becoming a Bat Mitzvah from The Goldberg Family In Memory Of Beverly Kroll from Geoffrey Kroll

GENERAL FUND

In Appreciation Of Temple from Elayne Gundeck Temple from Jay Newman The beautiful High Holidays services and the dedication of Deborah Fidel from Mark Huberman High Holy Days services from Randy Howard The technical staff of Temple Shalom that made Zoom, streaming services and programs available from Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter High Holy Days honor from Wilbur & RosaLee Rudman In Honor Of Maxine Gould on her retirement from Alan & Doris Adlestein Nanci Landy’s birthday from David Citrin Nanci Green Landy’s special birthday from Dr. Lydia S. Bond In Memory Of Abram Post and Amy Post from Ben Post & Debra Laites Sonny Raichlen from Cecille Raichlen Mary Grossman from Deborah Waranch Myron Symons from Gale Lazarus Bernard Blacker from Gerald & Natalie Lewis Richie Barr from Ina Barr Michael Shapiro from Joyce Steckman Benjamin Koplovsky and Lillian Koplovsky from Leatrice Kaye Murray Goold from Martha Gross Milton Bane from Robert & Merel Greenfield Bill Herbst from Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter Sol & Esther Davidson and Ben & Shirley Specter from Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter Sarah Boodman from Terri Polacheck Lisa Turkel from Tracey and Dr. Larry Albert

HIGH HOLY DAYS DONATION

High Holidays donation from Howard Ring

HONEY BERKLE ENDOWMENT FUND

In Honor Of Nanci Reid's 80th birthday from Cynthia & George Rubin Nanci Reid’s 80th birthday from Shelly Berkle & Karen Simkin Zachary Sissman's Bar Mitzvah from Shelly Berkle In Memory Of Bertha Applebaum from Shelly Berkle Sophie Berkle from Shelly Berkle

LEADERSHIP FUND

In Honor Of Lee Kaye on her special birthday from Neil & Tussy Shnider

DONATIONS TO TEMPLE SHALOM MEMORIAL FUND

In Appreciation Of Gerda Ruwalski from Ellen & Michael Hoffman In Memory Of Loved ones from Harold and Gale Sluchak Our parents and family member who died in the Holocaust from Irwin Zelcer Betty Goldstein from Ken Goldstein

MITZVAH FOOD BASKETS

In Honor Of Rachel Saks becoming a Bat Mitzvah from Carole Saks

PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

In Appreciation Of Dr. Michael Rubner for helping Mimi prepare to become a Bat Mitzvah from Ellen & Steve Goldberg In Memory Of Lisa Turkel from Alicia & Michael Feldman Lisa Turkel from Fara Singer Lisa Turkel from Karyn & Rowan Samuel Lisa Turkel from The Goldberg Family

POLSTER YESH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Appreciation Of Abe Levy, Shellie Specter and Bob Davidson, Maureen and Dennis Schaab, Jean and Lenny Nacht, Dan and Judi Spintman and Lydia Bond from Linda Denning In Honor Of Zachary Sissman becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Linda Denning In Memory Of Jack Yohay from Linda Denning

PRAYERBOOK FUND

In Memory Of Martha Meltzer Carrera from Janet & Monte Rosen

PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND

In Memory Of Larry Rebak from Tammy & Darren Samuel

RABBI BOXMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of Rabbi Boxman and her “general wonderfulness!" from Lori & Ed Cohen In Honor Of Zachary becoming a Bar Mitzvah from David & Daryl Sissman In Memory Of Olga Yasbin from Sherrill & Ron Yasbin

SECURITY FUND

In Appreciation Of Temple Shalom from Fran St. Fleur In Memory Of Evelyn Alexander from Ed & Cheryl Alexander Rhoda Levine from Paul Shaw Robert J. Millstone from Susan Ritter

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RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY

In Appreciation Of Rabbi Perman for your brilliant sermon on Yom Kippur. You hit it out of the park as you always do from Eloyse & David Fisher In Honor Of Our dear friend, Gene Katz, on his birthday from Barb & Len Cutler In Memory Of Jaxson White from Leonard & Barbara Cutler William Herbst from Pepi Herbst My dear mother, Frances Culter, from Len Cutler

RABBI MILLER DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of Rosh HaShanah aliyah from Dr. Lydia S. Bond Mimi's wonderful Bat Mitzvah from Ellen & Steve Goldberg High Holidays Services from Richard & JoAnne Collins In Honor Of Jonah and Gabriel becoming B'nai Mitzvah from Alan & Doris Adlestein Michael Levy on his birthday from Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Zachary becoming a Bar Mitzvah from David & Daryl Sissman Jonah and Gabriel Miller on becoming B'nai Mitzvah from Florence Hertzman The special birthday of Susan Ritter from Frank & Renee Handel Jonah and Gabriel Miller on becoming B'nai Mitzvah from Gracia Kuller Jonah and Gabriel Miller on becoming B'nai Mitzvah from Jack & Susan Rabin B'nai Mitzvah of Jonah and Gabriel Miller! Mazel Tov on this special milestone!! from Lisa Vogel B’nai Mitzvah of Rabbi Miller's sons from Luba & Alberto Rotsztain B'nai Mitzvah of Jonah and Gabriel Miller from the Subin-Creskoff Family from Robert Subin Gabriel and Jonah's upcoming B'nai Mitzvah from Robyn & Robert Spector Jonah & Gabriel on becoming B'nai Mitzvah. What a joyous occasion.

Mazel Tov from Sydelle & Andy Weinberger Jonah and Gabriel Miller becoming B'nai Mitzvah from William & Caroline Schulhof In Memory Of William Herbst from Jack & Susan Rabin Bill Herbst from Pepi Herbst Stephen Barolsky from Phyllis Barolsky Jason Sabbag from Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag

YESH ENRICHMENT FUND

In Memory Of Lisa Turkel from David & Daryl Sissman

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES FUND

In Appreciation Of Temple from Martin & Hilda Levine

IN HONOR OF

Jonah and Gabriel Miller becoming B'nai Mitzvah from Bruce & Linda Barter

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

Thank

You!

Sponsors $2,000 - $4,999 Shelly Berkle Susan Bookbinder Dr. Leonard & Barbara Cutler Stanley & Karen Deutsch Steven & Shelley Einhorn Deborah & Bob Fidel Howard & Rachel Gutman Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Howard & Gail Lanznar Robert & Frances Nossen Steve & Sherry Pino 34

Wayne & Toby Press Brian Ratzan Dr. Nathaniel & Susan Ritter Darren Samuel & Tammy Strohl-Samuel Ivan Seligman, MD Irene Smith Robert & Arlene Subin Eric Wasser & Zdenka Tichy Mark & Leslie Wasserman Bernard Weiss

ABOVE & BEYOND

Above

A s of October 13

Beyond

Living, Loving, and Sharing Judaism

Pillars $1,000 - $1,999 Susan Adler Cantor Donna & Steve Azu Jane Purdy Berger Iris Bland Janet & David Blum Todd & Lauren Brodie David Citrin David Dembo Marc & Jennifer Fleischer Jack & Alice Gish Toby Kleban Levine Ron Lin Klein Geoffrey & Fran Kroll Gracia Kuller Robert & Barbara Levine Michelle Levine-Troupp Mary-Beth Levitz Simone & Scott Lutgert Rabbi Adam Miller & Jennifer Siegal-Miller Judith Nevai Judi Palay Jane & Rabbi Jim Perman Sandra Rick Steven & Michele Rubin Fran St. Fleur Rabbi Ariel Boxman & Asher Saida Marc & Joan Saperstein Jane Schiff Cindi & Brad Schrum Mark & Susan Sherwin Russell & Gail Smith Stephen N. Solarsh Dan & Judi Spintman Sheldon & Elizabeth Starman Richard M. Treiser Jerome & Linda Wainick Nancy White

Friends - $500 - $999 Anonymous Bennett & Mardelle Berman Rita Bernstein Bonnie Bodin Anthony Clark & Jane Kessler Burton & Miriam Cohn Barbara Druckman Ken & Diana Goldstein Bruce Graev Linda Hamburger Larry & Wendy Israelite Eugene & Bobbie Katz Henry Kraus Samuel Levine Michael & Carol Levy Moises & Janina Levy Rochelle & Jacob Lieb Richard & Marianne Matties Paul & Joyce Moskowitz Charles & Judith Picus Debbie Laites & Ben Z. Post Jack & Susan Rabin Gilbert Rashbaum Wendy Reidel Michael Rubner Carole Saks Myra Shapiro Bruce & Carol Sherman Bruce & Barbara Winer Barbara Winthrop

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A s of October 13

ABOVE & BEYOND

Above

Beyond

Living, Loving, and Sharing Judaism

Builders- $250 - $499

I/We Care

Edward & Cheryl Alexander William & Randi Barr Robert & Shirley Bassin Lois & Larry Cohen Ron & Kathy Emanuel Mignon & Stanley Farb Alan & Eva Freeman Esther & Joshua Garfield Ted Goldberg & Jeri Hall Lenore Greenstein Matty Hasson Dr. David & Fredda Isaacson Dale & Lisa Katz Roslyn & Albert Katz Frances Kline Jo Ann Kravitz Godfrey Levy Rosealie Liebovich-Hyman Robert & Leda Lubin Ralph & Bonnie Mandell Ida & Jeffrey Margolis Lyle & Gloria Rosenzweig Paul M. Rosofsky Norman & Lisa Vogel Allen & Marla Weiss

Eleanor Bonder Randi Butterworth Barbara Cohen Neil & Judy Cohen Pedro Cruz Robert Davidson & Shellie Specter Martin Feins Glenn & Jeanette Fischer Julie Fischer Maxine Gould Robert Hayum Sylvie Heyman Rick Holsbeke Michael Horowitz Fern & Andrew Jaffe Leatrice Kaye Ellen & Bob Kliman Ira & Barbara Kushnir Bernard Lashinsky Gale Lazarus Victor Lucas Kenneth & Marcy Malc Robin & Andy Mintz Martin Nicolau Samuel Oshry Terri Polacheck Maxine Rachelle Barbara Ross Martin & Elaine Samuels Sandra & Charles Sanfilippo Hank & Diane Schwartz Russell & Janet Sobelman Ann & Michael Swartz Samuel & Ann Varsano Marv & Carol Weisberg Surelle & Barry Wind David & Carol Wolfe Ron & Sherrill Yasbin

Thank You!

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November 2021 Sunday

Monday 1

Tuesday 2

Baby & Me 9:00am

7 Torah Study 8:30am* YESh Judaics 9:00am YESh Hebrew 11:30am

Wednesday 3

Saturday 6

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Baby & Me 9:00am

Israel Up Close and Persoal 12:00pm*

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

9

Baby & Me 9:00am

Sisterhood trip Stories of Music to Botanical 10:00am* Gardens 11:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

10

11

12 Baby & Me 9:00am Family Shabbat 6:00pm

Israel Up Close and Persoal 12:00pm*

Kristallnacht 2:30pm*

Friday 5

8

Sisterhood New Member Dinner 5:00pm

Thursday 4

B’nai Mitzvah of Jonah & Gabriel Miller

13 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning service 10:00am Bar Mitzvah of Herman Kaufman

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

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15

16

17

18

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Baby & Me 9:00am

Executive Committee meeting 7:30pm*

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm*

Food Drive 9:00am YESh Hebrew 11:30am 21

Israel Up Close and Persoal 12:00pm*

Baby & Me 9:00am Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Tikkun Olam Volunteers meeting 1:30pm* 22

23

25 Thanksgiving

24

19 Preschool Thanksgiving Celebration 9:00am

26

Preschool Closed

No YESh Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Temple office closed

Temple office closes at 12:00pm

28

29

30

No YESh

Chanukah in Mercato 5:00pm

Board meeting 7:30pm*

Temple office closed Beach Shabbat 5:00pm

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

27 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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December 2021 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2

3

Bar Mitzvah of Scott Saks

Baby & Me 9:00am

4 Torah Study 8:30am*

Hanukkah Shabbat 6:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

10

11

5

6

7

8

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Baby & Me 9:00am

Sisterhood Board meeting 10:00am*

Stories of Music 10:00am*

Baby & Me 9:00am

Torah Study 8:30am*

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Family Shabbat 6:00pm

B’nai Mitzvah Workshop 9:00am

Kindergarten Consecration 9:00am

Melton Year 1 10:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

9

Bar Mitzvah of Evan Garfield

Melton Year 3 10:00am

Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

YESh Judaics 9:00am

Baby & Me 9:00am

Melton Year 1 10:00am

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Baby & Me 9:00am

Torah Study 8:30am*

Melton Year 3 10:00am

Hunger & Food Insecurity Forum 12:00pm*

Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm*

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Tikkun Olam Volunteers meeting 1:30pm* 19

20

21

22

No YESh

Baby & Me 9:00am

Melton Year 1 10:00am

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

23

Shabbat ShaPlay 10:00am

25

Preschool 1/2 day Temple office closed Torah Study

Baby & Me 9:00am

Melton Year 3 10:00am

8:30am*

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

Beach Shabbat 5:00pm

Executive Committee meeting 7:30pm* 26

27

28

29

No YESh

Baby & Me 9:00am

Melton Year 1 10:00am

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

Melton Year 3 10:00am Board Meeting 7:30pm*

24

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

30

31 Preschool closed Temple office closed

Shabbat evening service - time TBD

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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