The Voice - October 2022

OCTOBER 2022

VOLUME XLIII |TISHREI/Cheshvan 5783 | NUMBER 3

After the Storm...

M I S S I O N

S T A T E M E N T

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

Clergy Senior Rabbi Adam F. Miller amiller@naplestemple.org

Cantor Donna Azu

Staff

Board of Trustees

mblack@naplestemple.org

President Leonard Teitelbaum

Program & Engagement Director Megan Black Receptionist Leslie Bautista

lbautista@naplestemple.org

dazu@naplestemple.org

Music Director Dr. James Cochran

Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Ariel Boxman

maintenance@naplestemple.org

aboxman@naplestemple.org

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

Maintenance Technician Pedro Cruz

Director of Communications Jeanette Fischer jfischer@naplestemple.org

Preschool Admin. Assistant Julie Fischer preschool@naplestemple.org

Professional Staff

Education Admin. Assistant Mary Flores

Executive Director Deborah Fidel

Director of Marketing Esther Garfield

dfidel@naplestemple.org

Accounting Jessica Santana 239-919-1255 The Voice is published monthly.

June/July are combined issues.

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

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

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egarfield@naplestemple.org

Groundskeeper Rick Holsbeke

maintenance@naplestemple.org

Facility Manager Victor Lucas

vlucas@naplestemple.org

Clergy & Executive Assistant Anne Maner amaner@naplestemple.org

Maintenance Technician Steve Mastrangelo

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Education Assistant Lijena Shurdhi

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First Vice President Joshua Garfield Second Vice President Robin Mintz Third Vice President Merrill Hassenfeld Treasurer Susan Ritter Financial Secretary Steve Pino Recording Secretary Jacky Abrams Immediate Past President Daryl Sissman Sisterhood President Barbara Druckman Men’s Club President Ron Yasbin Temple Historian Howard Glicken Board Liaisons Ed Alexander Bobbie Katz The Honorable Kyle Cohen Susan Hager Andy Karpman Eric Meyer Stacy Nicolau Estelle Price Jack Rabin Jessica Rosen Diane Schwartz Mel Zahn

THE RAINBOW OF HOPE AFTER THE STORM

A Message from Temple Shalom Leadership Yom Kippur ended this year on a powerful note, and I am not talking about the shofar blast.

I shared at Kol Nidre a story that began on Rosh Hashanah, when the residents of Sanibel were forced to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Ian approached. As the waters began to arrive, congregation Bat Yam feared for the safety of its two Torah scrolls. Melissa and Scot Congress, daughter and son-in-law of Bernie Weiss and the late Helene Weiss, of blessed memory, brought the scrolls from the synagogue ark to the vault in their jewelry store. Placing them on the highest shelf possible.

Melissa and Scot returned several days after the hurricane by boat to check on the scrolls. Accompanied by an NBC news crew, they found everything on the island damaged or destroyed by the water. The only two dry items – the two Torah scrolls. With tears in their eyes, they carried the scrolls back to the boat. One was given to Beth El in Fort Myers, close to where many of the displaced Bat Yam members remain. The other, is now here at Temple Shalom for safe keeping. That scroll sat on our bimah throughout Yom Kippur, a visible symbol of hope.

At the conclusion of Yom Kippur, just before the shofar blast, we placed the Sanibel scroll in our Ark. It will serve for us as a reminder, recalling what we have been through with this hurricane, honoring our collective resilience, and lifting our spirits each time we see that scroll in our ark. At the same time, we know that for as long as that scroll remains here, our work repairing our community from Hurricane Ian is not yet done.

Our Temple Shalom family fully embraces our collective responsibility to help those whose lives have been devastated by the hurricane. Immediately after Ian, members opened their doors to let in neighbors and friends needing power, a hot shower, or a dry space. Individuals gave generously of their time and resources to bring assistance to strangers they had never met. Days after the storm, we collected more than ten truckloads of supplies for the shelter in Lee County. Dozens of Temple members stood shoulder to shoulder packing thousands of fresh meals with our partners from Meals of Hope. Others comforted their friends after tragic losses and began helping them to literally pick up the pieces.

The Rainbow of Hope, chaired by Bruce and Carol Sherman, began at Yom Kippur. Since that time, we organized cleanups for members whose homes and property were damaged beyond repair, gathered food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and gave financial assistance to members struggling after this natural disaster.

Working in partnership with other synagogues in our region, we are channeling resources sent from other congregations to replace damaged equipment at the Temple Beth El preschool in Fort Myers, cleaning up neighborhoods and helping everyone in need, including those outside of our Temple Family. Sign up for the Rainbow of Hope, to learn about more volunteer opportunities, including upcoming trips to Sanibel and other areas.

Hurricane Ian was truly a catastrophic event for our southwest Florida community. Yet, we see the true colors of our Temple Family, and the community coming out, as our Rainbow of Hope shines bright for all Southwest Florida. Together we will make it through these challenges, together we will find strength, together we will be a source of light and hope. May we go in the days ahead from strength to strength and blessing to blessing.

L’shalom, Rabbi Adam Miller, Cantor Donna Azu, Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Executive Director Deborah Fidel, and Temple President Len Teitelbaum 3

TEMPLE SHALOM BLOOD DRIVE Temple Shalom is partnering with Temple Beth El in Fort Myers, Bat Yam Temple on Sanibel, the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, and Naples Jewish Congregation to bring aid to those needing the most assistance across Southwest Florida.

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Opportunities will include efforts with local partner organizations, such as Meals of Hope, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and the United Way. Distributing goods and gift cards to those in need Packing meals for those facing food insecurity Clean up projects around Southwest Florida Collecting non-perishable foods Organizing donations from other congregations and communities Reviewing and allocating larger requests for assistance

To join the Rainbow of Hope Volunteer Team, complete the form found at tinyurl.com/TSRainbow For questions or more information, please contact Rainbow of Hope chairs Bruce & Carol Sherman: Bruce: shermanbruce2a@gmail.com / 330-360-8836 Carol: shermancarol2a@gmail.com / 330-360-8839 Thank you in advance for doing these acts of tikkun olam, repairing our world.

Sunday, October 30 8:00am to 1:00pm

A chance to save lives!

Photo ID req.

Minimum age 16 (with parent consent) Minimum weight 110 lbs Face masks required Successful donors receive a movie ticket!

Please contact Jane Perman at permajane@comcast.net to schedule an appointment.

Thank you, Di Karpman and Lisa Lauber for picking up and delivering several towering stacks of pizza pies, generously donated by Alta Villa Pizza & Trattoria, to our Naples neighbors in Harmony Shore Mobile Home Park, whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Ian.

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WO R S H I P W I T H U S

Shabbat Worship Times Friday Evening Service - 7:30pm

Can’t make it in person?

You can join us online!

Followed by the oneg

Saturday mornings - 10:00am

Soulful Shabbat

Friday, November 4 at 7:30pm Join us for a musical service conducted entirely in song and accompnaied by the Temple Shalom Band.

Livestream

www.naplestemple.org/media

Facebook

facebook.com/templeshalomnaplesfl

“More than the Jewish people has kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has kept the Jewish people.”

- Ahad Ha-Am

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2022/5783 Thank you for the beautiful flowers!

Rosh Hashanah Marcy Aizenshtat

Susan & Nat Ritter

Jane Berger In Memory of Charles M. Berger

Jane Schiff

The Brodie & Miller Families In memory of Allison Debra Miller

The Sissman - Smith Families In memory of Bill Smith Janet & Howard Solot

Marsha & Michael Goldstein Charles M. Kiven In memory of Blake Aaron Kiven

The Waltzer Family In Memory of Jane Waltzer Deborah Zvibleman

Carol Clarke, Pepi Herbst, Arline & Ron Kaplan, Jenny & Mel Kaplan, Roz & Al Katz, Ida & Jeff Margolis, Susan & Joel Pittelman, Susan & Jack Rabin, Ellaine & Rick Rosen, Lila & Marc Rosensweig, Nan & Dimitry Roytberg, Shellie Specter & Bob Davidson, Blanche & Mark Speiser, Ann & Sam Varsano, Judy & Mel Zahn

Yom Kippur Marcy Aizenshtat

Barbara Druckman & Earl Prolman

Jane Berger In memory of Charles M. Berger

Susan & Nat Ritter

The Brodie & Miller Families In memory of Allison Debra Miller Charles M. Kiven In memory of Blake Aaron Kiven

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The Sissman - Smith Families In memory of Bill Smith The Waltzer Family In memory of Jane Waltzer

HIGH HOLY DAYS 2022/5783 Todah Rabah...

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JOIN US! SHABBAT MORNING TORAH STUDY Saturdays at 8:30am via Zoom Study the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of clergy. Text sheets will be shared online.

Learners of all levels are welcome.

Zoom link can be found in the weekly email or by contacting education@naplestemple.org.

JEWISH YOGA Mondays 10:30am VIA ZOOM

Yoga teacher, Missy Balsam guides you through an all-levels, gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings.

Open to all.

No experience necessary.

Join anytime.

Weekly

MAH JONGG Fridays 12:30 pm to 2:30 pM RSVPs are required tinyurl.com/TSMahJongg or email Megan Black at mblack@naplestemple.org

11:00am via ISRAEL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Monday, October 31 "Confessions of a Good Arab"

by Yorum Kaniuk

Registration is required for this very popular class. Cost - $54 Space is limited

To register, contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030

Contact Michael Rubner for Zoom link info exfgomsu@aol.com

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JOIN US! Steve Brazina Memorial Film Series The Best of Enemies Wed., October 19, 4:00pm

Pre-watch the movie on your favorite streaming platform. Discussion on Zoom. $5

Apart

Wed., November 2, 6:00pm

Screening at Paragon Pavillion 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road $10

Redlining

Wed., November 9, 6:00pm

Screening at Paragon Pavillion 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road $10

Tickets and Sponsorships: https://bit.ly/moviesthatmatter22

FOODIE

FILMS Sunday November

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12:30pm

Watch the film "Hummus! The Movie," followed by a Hummus making demonstration, and enjoy a delicious feast of several types of Israeli hummus, salads, breads and baklava catered by chef Dalia Hemed.

$36 per person

RSVP by November 3 tinyurl.com/TSFoodieFilm

KADIMA Kadima is an outdoor adventure group created for anyone who enjoys being physically active and experiencing the natural beauty of SWFL. Each month, we will set out on a different adventure, from hiking to kayaking, paddle boarding to horseback riding. Our goal is to get outside, get our muscles moving, and get to know our fellow Temple members and friends in a completely different setting.

Great for parents and teens, fitness lovers, and anyone itching to get outside and into nature.

Each adventure will vary in physical intensity. We will do our best to represent intensity levels accurately for each event so that you can judge whether that month’s adventure is right for you.

Watch your email and the next issue of The Voice for more information on the first outing in November 10

ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS With Cantor Donna Azu Did you miss out on celebrating becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the age of 13? Would you like to learn to read and chant from the Torah? Are you looking for the next learning opportunity in your Jewish journey? If you've DATE AND PLACE answered yes, then our Adult B'nai Mitzvah 28 November 2021 123 Anywhere St., Anyyou!

City class may be for Contact Cantor Donna Azu for more information at dazu@naplestemple.org

FAMILY SHABBAT NOVEMBER 4 AT 5:30 PM

Fun activities Shabbat dinner Music SPACE IS LIMITED - $30/FAMILY - NO WALK-INS Register by Oct. 30 - https://tinyurl.com/3yyf2s98

March 12-19, 2023

A 7-NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE on the NORWEGIAN ENCORE JOIN RABBI BOXMAN & YOUR FRIENDS FROM TEMPLE SHALOM FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Questions? Contact Rabbi Ariel Boxman at aboxman@naplestemple.org

BOOK NOW! ASK ABOUT SAVING $150 FOR A LIMITED TIME WITH CRUISE FIRST CERTIFICATE Call Sand & C Travel at 561-736-3880 11

Love to bake?

Share your favorite dessert in our "world-famous" Friday night oneg!

Drop off baked goods in the Temple kitchen.

Leave your name with your baked goods so we know who to thank.

Make a Meal: Do a Mitzvah!

This is a great way to brighten someone's day and show you care.

Choose your level of participation according to your schedule. No For more information contact regular or long-term Bobbie Katz at 239-353-5963 or commitment required. gbkatz5804@aol.com For more information contact Bobbie Katz at 239-353-5963 or gbkatz5804@aol.com

Build for Tomorrow A sukkah is temporary; your legacy lasts forever.

Build for the future and perpetuate the values you cherish.

What will your legacy be?

Contact Deborah Fidel, Executive Director (239) 455-3030 dfidel@naplestemple.org

Vo l u n t e e r H i g h l i g h t Did You Know Our Temple Offers Bereavement Counseling?

By Carole J. Green A period of grieving comes to everyone sooner or later. Some feel relieved when the loved one who may have been suffering suffers no more. Nonetheless, all those who mourn the loss have a rough road ahead. Grieving is a process that can drain a person’s reservoir of emotional strength.

Four years ago, when Executive Director Deborah Fidel joined our staff, Rabbi Miller told her that there were members of our congregational family who might benefit from some sort of support group.

Not one to let the grass grow under her feet, she called Leslie Wasserman and Arline Kaplan, both professional psychotherapists, and they have been offering a bereavement support group at Temple ever since.

“We began somewhere around four years ago,” says Leslie, “with the idea that anyone could come who had trouble with grief or just wanted to talk about it. We started the group with five women. Over the years, we’ve grown to 12—all widows.”

Arline describes the initial process. “We get a call from the Temple or directly from the person. We talk for a while to assess whether this person has the physical and cognitive strength to participate. We’ve only ever had to turn away one person. It takes courage to talk about what’s in your gut,” she adds. “We live in a society that doesn’t readily address illness, grief, or death. Society’s attitude is ‘get over it.’”

“We are very fortunate,” Leslie says. “All are highly intelligent, kind women. That creates a good support group.” She indicates that most of the women have stayed in the group. “Those who leave typically do so because they feel they’ve received all the help they need and can take it from there on their own.

“We meet every other Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. During the COVID-19 pandemic when the Temple was closed, we met through Zoom. All members agree to maintain confidentiality about who is in the group.”

“We are back to in-person meetings now,” Arline says. “We stop at the end of May and pick it up again in October. But throughout the summer, Leslie and I are always available via telephone if someone needs support.”

Leslie feels doing this volunteer service actually rewards her. “I have seen women who have been reluctant to share, over time, become able to express their feelings and ask the group for help. That makes my heart feel great.”

Arline echoes this sentiment. “I feel honored, grateful. It has been a wonderful experience for me.

I come away with much admiration and respect for the people in the group—what they’ve come Continued

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Vo l u n t e e r H i g h l i g h t through, how supportive and empathetic they are. My heart feels so full and expanded. I have grown.”

Both women volunteer in other ways in the community, but bereavement counseling brings them the greatest sense of fulfillment. Leslie says, “Doing this kind of work is my passion. It’s my love.”

Right now, no man has indicated a desire to join a bereavement support group, but if the need should arise, both therapists say they will be happy to set up a new group just for men. They are also willing to establish a caregiver support group should one be needed. “I could help them get started,” Leslie says, but hopes that others in the congregation who have the professional backgrounds to do this work might lead it.

Deborah shared, “several of the participants have told me that the group has been invaluable in their mourning process and that they don’t know how they would have managed without this safe space to listen, talk and cry. This is what One Family means. I am just so grateful to Arline and Leslie for sharing their time and talent.”

Now that you know Temple Shalom offers such support, if you have the background and the desire to participate, let Executive Director Deborah Fidel know of your interest. Who knows, one of our new members may become a counselor for a men’s bereavement or a caregiver support group, and if you need such services as these groups offer, please reach out. Solace and understanding are but a phone call away.

THANK YOU, Arline & Leslie!

Challah from the Heart delivers challahs to members of our One Family.

If you would like to be part of the group and help bake and/or deliver a challah to share joy and comfort for Shabbat, please email Megan Black, Program & Engagement Director, at mblack@naplestemple.org

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programs Business Identity Packages Events & Tradeshows Mailings Banners Promotional Items and So Much More...

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NEW MEMBERS

As of September 16

Danielle & Mike Berman Rachelle & Paul Danto Sandy & Barry Demovsky Michael Feinman Ellen & Daniel Fruchtman Kathryn Galainena Stephanie Galainena Lissa & John Galotto Terry Glaser & Joanna Scalora

Mara Marzano Ken & Randi Miller Stuart & Toni Morgenstein Louis Naviasky Benjamin Riddle & Cindy Rodriguez Karen & Gary Sanders Jan & Robbie Sax Michael & Monique Tsipursky Roberta Ury

Stephen Jacobson Claudette Kessler

Jim & Suellen Weiner Michael & Elina Wolf

David & Jenna Greschler David and Jenna Greschler are parents to three children, Emma (5), Max (3) and Jackson (1 1/2). They met on Jdate in Boca Raton, FL. David grew up on Long Island, NY and Jenna grew up in Russia. Emma attends Vineyards Elementary School, and the two boys attend Preschool of the Arts. As a family they enjoy visiting adventure parks and being in the nature.

Larry & Sharyn Harris Larry and Sharyn met in 1960 on the steps of Beth Israel Synagogue (Halifax, Nova Scotia) on Rosh Hashanah. They married September 2, 1962 at Temple Sons of Israel (Sydney, Nova Scotia) after Sharyn’s graduation from nursing school. Sharyn was active in Hadassah as Chapter President & Regional VP. Larry and Sharyn retired to Naples and lived in the Vineyards for about 16 years, then moved away, and now they are back and living at Bentley Village.

Peter Klein Peter is originally from the Central NJ shore area (near Asbury Park, NJ) then Mullica Hill, NJ. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1988, then Naples to be closer to his family after his wife died in 2020.

Peter owned an advertising agency for 45 years in South Jersey and Delaware. He has three children, one on Marco Island, one in Virginia, and one in Minnesota. He is a big country music fan and enjoys his antique car (1952 MG TD) when he can.

Evan & Kathy Cohen Evan and Kathy Cohen have recently made Bonita Springs their full time home. They met in Manhattan in 1985 and have been married for more than 30 years. They have lived, worked and travelled abroad extensively (including Switzerland, Holland, and Singapore). Evan is a maritime finance banker and Kathy is a recently retired IT professional.

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As of September 16

NEW MEMBERS

Rita & Walter Weil Rita and Walter met at a charity tennis tournament in East Hampton, Long Island and married 25 years ago. Rita’s childhood was in Omaha; Walter’s in Lexington, KY. Both first marriages ended in divorce.

Rita graduated from Barat College and received an MBA from the University of Colorado. Walter graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Business School. Both careers were in Manhattan; Rita as a compensation consultant and Walter did hedged investing. They retired in 1995 when they became residents of East Hampton. At the end of last year, that property was sold, and they became residents of Naples. For more than half a century, Walter was a congregant of Temple Emanu-El of New York City.

Fred & Wendy Shapiro Fred and Wendy Shapiro are full time residents in East Naples after visiting from Baltimore annually for more than a decade. Their daughters, Madison (30) and Eliza (27), live in Nashville and D.C. respectively. Fred grew up in Pikesville, MD and remained in that area for college. He launched his Pension Consulting business in 1997 which he sold prior to moving to Florida. An avid sports fan and participant, Fred’s nickname was “Freddie All-ball,” given the number of sports he played growing up.

His memorabilia collection is evidence of the same. Golf is his go-to sport here in Florida. Wendy, both an attorney and realtor, practiced law for 20 years prior to migrating toward Real Estate which she has also been in for 20 years. As a family they love traveling, often cruising throughout the Bahamas and Europe. They are very happy to have relocated and enjoy calling Naples home.

Shirley & Chuck Moskowitz Shirley and Chuck Moskowitz are newcomers to living in Bonita Springs, although they’ve vacationed in Naples for many years. They are the loving parents of two fine sons, Jeremy who lives in Boston with his wife, Kara, and Adam who lives in Boca Raton with his wife, Vikki. Both Shirley and Chuck were born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where they met and married and then moved to Staten Island. They moved to Fort Lauderdale and lived in Sunrise and Weston for 37 years. Chuck worked in sales for Waste Management and Shirley taught special education, gifted, and typical students in Hollywood, FL. They are happy to be a part of this community. Shirley’s parents are Holocaust survivors and spoke about their experiences to many groups on all levels. Chuck is enjoying playing pickleball, having played paddle and racquetball. Shirley enjoys exercising, swimming, reading, and they both enjoy movies.

Marty Weiss & Orna Kutai Marty Weiss and Orna Kutai have lived in Naples since June, 2020. Previously they lived in Potomac, MD, with previous stops in Pittsburgh, Scottsdale, and Northern New Jersey. Marty spent 40 years working in the telecommunications industry, and Orna has served as a Professor of Chemistry for many years and worked in industry at companies including Union Carbide. Marty was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and Orna was born in Israel. She emigrated to the USA as a child and grew up in Marblehead, MA. Marty and Orna have been married since 1986 and have three children, one of whom is married. Orna and Marty enjoy golf, kayaking, bocce, pickleball, and theater.

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NEW MEMBERS

As of September 16

Sandy & Michael Daneberg Sandy and Michael Daneberg have been part-time residents of Bonita Springs, FL since June 2005.

Their northern home was in the suburbs outside of the District of Columbia in Potomac, MD. Sandy was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. Mike was raised in Lebanon, PA and went to American University in DC and Georgetown University for Dental School. Michael was in private practice as a dentist in Silver Spring, MD for more than 40 years. Sandy worked as an elementary school teacher, managing retails, administrative manager of a real estate office for ten years, and then a Human Resource Employee Benefits Manager for the American Registry of Pathology, a government contractor. After Sandy’s retirement in 2012, and then Michael’s at the end of 2014, they began to spend more time in Bonita Springs at Palmira. They both enjoy their many friends, golf, MCA, and WCA. Michael volunteers at Habitat through MCA, and Sandy has her book clubs, bridge and canasta games. They have four married children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Sandy and Michael enjoyed moving to a community not knowing anyone and loved meeting people from all over the U.S. and Canada. They are looking forward to being part of the Temple Shalom family.

Welcome to all of our new members!

Interested in Joining a Havurah?

A havurah is a group that comes together informally to socialize, to learn and enjoy Jewish living with others. Whether you’re a new member looking to meet other congregants or an existing member seeking new friendships, a havurah is a great way to create an extended family within the Temple Shalom community.

If you are interested in joining a havurah, or you would like more information, visit the Havurot page on the Temple Shalom website under the Connect tab.

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We Understand the Legal Needs and Traditions Of Our Community.

Amanda M. Dorio

Katie Kohn

Estate Planning and Trust Administration

Divorce, Marital & Family Law

Attorneys Amanda Dorio and Katie Kohn have represented clients from the Naples community for more than 20 years. Amanda works with her clients in estate planning, trust administration and wills, and Katie assists clients in matters regarding adoption, divorce, marital and family law. They both use understanding, compassion and experience to help with their community’s legal needs – just as we’ve done since 1924.

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by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America©

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TEMPLE SHALOM PHOTO SESSIONS FREE TO TEMPLE MEMBERS

Monday, October 24 Schedule a time from 9:00am -4:00pm

BOOK NOW 239-455-3030 info@templeshalom.org

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Temple Shalom Sisterhood Fundraising Luncheon

THE LATEST TRENDS IN FASHION

SHALOM@HOME

Join us for a fabulous event featuring current trends in fashion from Rebecca's for Fashions, the latest makeup by Nia Rominos (Mac Artist from Ulta), and hair trends by Ricardo Blades.

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

Enjoy a lovely luncheon with your friends as well!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 11:30AM - 2:00PM AT TEMPLE SHALOM

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

$60 per person $80 to be a sponsor mail check to

Please contact Iris Shur at irisjimshur@aol.com for more information and to volunteer to host a Shalom@Home event in the fall.

(payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood):

Pam Schoen 973 Summerfeld Drive Naples, FL 34120

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in the perfect home...

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Experience Matters.

Quite simply, people who choose our community want much more than just a place to live. They want great social opportunities, fine dining, accredited care services, and someone who really understands. See how our experience can help you live your very best. Please call to RSVP for our next event or schedule your personal tour.

Lunch & Learn

Thursday, October 20th • 11:30am

Join us for an informative presentation on senior living.

Afterwards, take a tour and enjoy a delicious lunch.

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C E L E B R AT E W I T H U S

Birthdays - October 1

2

Marianne Matties

14

Rob Nossen

21

Louise Forman

25

Sherri Regester

Bob Klausner

Ronna Hain

David Portman

Merrill Solan

Bonnie Mandell

Michael Rubenstein

Sandra Goldman

Roz Katz

David Weil

Ellen Baseman

Caroline Gappelberg

Jay Wolfson

Joel Pearlman

Cristina Isaacs

Sheldon Starman

Ashley Solomon

Freyda Albin

Barry Freedman

Paul Danto

Amy Johnson

Micki Ravitz

Harry Martell

15

Betty Martell Mae Riefberg

16

Hetty Weinstein

22

Beryl Miller

3

Jared Butterworth

4

David Dembo

Carol Appel

Nancy Wiadro

5

Marci Fisher

Bob Levine

Leonard Kane

6

Eric Solomon

Ben Riddle

Charles Lorber

7

Lisa Vogel

Rocio Bershadski

Karl Mindel

Lauren Mills

Jess Rosenberg

Ina Barr

Anita Freeman

17

Arthur Sissman

26

18

Bruce Cohen

23

27

Ellen Seigel Estelle Price

28

Saul Rosen

Maury Bozman

Kim Hochman

Leslie Wasserman

Michael Gordon

Spencer Forman

Michael Levy

Michael Pierce

Scott Shwedel

Jason Korn

Scott Newman

Suzanne Millman

Jennifer Sandler

Neil Shnider

Bill Maltby

Florence Feinson

Dale Katz

Linda Grusin

Joyce Zaleznik

Linda Barter

Judi Palay

Lynne Buxton

Marjorie Sidman

9

Jessica Rosen

Jim Kargman

10

Robert Statfeld

Nancy Armocida

Jim Goodman

Wendy Riedel

Donna Treiser

8

Ellen Fruchtman

Lauren Brodie

19

20

24

Eileen Holcombe

29

30

Jessica Press

Cheryl Alexander Stan Deutsch

31

Ed Alexander

11

Steve Goldberg

Gene Katz

Bob Karp

Gabriela Goldberg

12

Michael Warfel

Michael Goldstein

Jeannie Abels

Glenda Gordon

14

Carole Greene

Annie Varsano

Jennifer Eder

22

21

Carol Simon

25

C E L E B R AT E W I T H U S

Anniversaries - October 1 4

Mark & Gloria Mellman

18

Rick & Pat Karpeles

Jay & Rebecca Wolfson

19

Larry & Tracey Albert

Alexandre & Jessica Rosen

Andrew & Fern Jaffe

Evan & Kathryn Cohen

Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag

5

Bob & Patricia Gage

20

Greg & Rachel Hinchliffe

7

Steve & Valerie Stewart

21

Phil & Judy Ciorciari

8

Fred & Wendy Shapiro

Estelle & Stuart Price

9

Charlie & Adrea Kofman

Don & Arlene Shapiro

Jeremy & Jessica Schaab

Rachelle & Paul Danto

Mark Shiffman & Allison Tucker

22

Sandy & Barry Demovsky 10

John & Veora Little Gary & Betsy Rosenblum

Andy & Robin Mintz

23

Jeremy Blaufarb & Tamara Sutton

Rebecca & Scott Feldman

27

Kenneth & Adrienne Charak

12

Steven Feiner & Cipora Brpown

13

Rabbi Frank & Darlene Muller

Joseph & Marguerite Rubin 28

Larry & Rita Sibrack

Maury & Stacey Bozman

Chris & Pam Lundborg

14

David Weil & Ruth Halperin

Shelly & Barry Potekin

17

John & Nancy Nittolo

18

29

Laure Press Spiller & Ian Spiller

Paul & Abbie Sladick

Steve & Barbara Suden

Ed & Leslie Feldman

Sheira Greenwald & Elihu Davison

Josh & Kristina Isenberg

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Stephen & Lety Schwartz

Ita & Arthur Paquette

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C E L E B R AT E W I T H U S B’nai Mitzvah Corner Chloe Harmony Rose Gappelberg October 22, 2022

Cooper Ross October 29, 2022

Chloe feels blessed and thankful for her parents, Caroline and Evan, and for her awesome brothers, Austin and Grant. She moved to Naples from Long Island, New York with her family a few years ago and attends Seacrest Country Day School. Her favorite hobby is baking cookies and sweet treats. She loves fashion and shopping.

Chloe always enjoyed dance and now she is interested in perfecting her skills in volleyball. To Chloe, the words Bat Mitzvah symbolize Jewish tradition, family and a wonderful milestone. She is looking forward to becoming a Bat Mitzvah and learning about Judaism and her community.

Cooper Henry Ross is the son of David and Amanda Ross. He has one brother, Cole. Cooper attends Lexington Middle School, an International Baccalaureate School.

He is currently part of the IBTV team where he writes, hosts, films, and edits the morning news with his team. Cooper plays center field and third base for the Southern Squeeze. When not playing baseball, you can find Miami-born Cooper enjoying University of Miami Hurricane Football or on the water fishing. It is his love of the ocean and sea life which led him to clean the shores of our beautiful beaches as part of his mitzvah project.

Ameila Scappaticcio November 5, 2022 Amelia, the daughter of Denise and Mark Scappaticcio, is a student at Oakridge Middle school.

She has a younger sister, Juliet. Amelia’s favorite activities include art. computer science and Girl Scouts. She competed has competed in the state science fair and participates in the NAtional Junior Honor Society as well as Scholar Bowl.

Amelia developed lessons to teach coding to neighborhoos children in order to get more girls involved in STEM. She also did volunteer projects around school and the community through Builders Club where she serves as their Secretary.

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Simchas Congratulations!

Bill Kaye celebrated his 90th birthday on August 15.

Susan and Michael Horowitz celebrated the birth of their great-grandson, Winston Andrew Medeiros.

Marjorie and David Kaufman’s son, Grant Kaufman, graduated from Tulane in May and is now pursuing an MS at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in NY. Marjorie is pleased to announce that she will be singing with the Naples Philharmonic Chorus.

Ron and Sherrill Yasbin celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Brady Yasbin, on September 17.

Edye Cohen’s grandson, Cody Louis Cohen’s film, “The Gold Coast” was accepted to the Long Island Film Festival.

ALL PERSONAL INJURY CASES TAKEN INCLUDING AUTO, MOTORCYCLE, AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS, DOG BITES AND WRONGFUL DEATH.

Law Office of Tammy Strohl, P.A.

SISTERHOOD Sisterhood President

Barbara Druckman Save the date for the November Fall Fashion Show Fundraiser, featuring fashions by Rebecca’s, the latest in makeup by Nia Rominos and hair trends by Ricardo Blades. Tickets for the Fashion Show Fundraiser are $60 and $80 to be a sponsor. Send your check made out to Temple Shalom Sisterhood to Pam Schoen, 973 Summerfeld Dr., Napls, FL 34120.

Sisterhood Book Bag returns to the Perman Library in Temple Shalom on Thursday, October 20 at 1:30pm for a discussion of the monthly selection. The book of the month is “Snow Child”

by Loren Fox. The discussion will be facilitated

by Carol Clarke. The Book Bag meets on the third Thursday of each month. Questions? Please contact Nancy Suslov at nisuslov@gmail.com.

A committee is being organized for the Canasta Tournament in April. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee, contact Lynn Prosten by email at abbymont20@aol.com or by phone at 301-641-6432.

Bakers are needed for the onegs. Please contact Karen Cohn at kcohnrdh@gmail.com, or drop off your baked goods in the Temple kitchen. Include a note to let us know who to thank.

For more information on the Sisterhood and to download a membership application, visit the Sisterhood page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website at www.naplestemple.org 26

Mark your calendar!

NOV. 29

Fashion Show Fundraiser - “Fall into Fashion”

DEC. 7

Wine & Cheese Get-together for new Sisterhood members. 5:30pm - 7:30pm

DEC. 13

Palm Cottage Tour

JAN. 11

Mah Jongg Tournament

JAN. 20

Sisterhood sponsors JFGN Book Festival "Maybe It's Me" by Eileen Kathy Pollack

FEB. 14

Joint Sisterhood & Men's Club Luncheon at 11:30am.

FEB. 17

Sisterhood Shabbat

MAR. 14

Sisterhood Luncheon

MAR. 29

Women's Seder

APR. 20

Canasta Tournament

APR. 25

Sisterhood Luncheon & Installation of Board Members

Watch your email and the monthly issue of The Voice for more information on these upcoming Sisterhood events and programs.

MEN’S CLUB Men’s Club President

Ron Yasbin As the Days of Awe come to an end, “May you be inscribed and

sealed for a good year.”

I was recently reminded of a story that exists among academic March 4, 2023 circles. Essentially, a philosophy professor gave a final exam Broadway Palm where there was only one question and that question was, Dinner Theatre “Why?” Most of the students wrote long answers consuming many pages. These students mostly received a “C” grade. Several students just wrote, “Why Not” and they received the very good grade of a “B” (this was before grade inflation). Only one student received an “A.” She wrote, “Because.”

Why is really an important question, especially for us as Reform Jews. Why do we belong to a congregation? Possibly because we know it is essential to guarantee that the Jewish beliefs in justice, equality and integrity continue. “Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue,” is the primary Jewish contribution to the human spirit.

Why do we support organizations like ADL, HIAS, Food Banks, BBYO, schools, The Federation, ones that advocate for environmental health, etc.? Because of the commandment to seek justice in all forms.

Specifically, why do we have a Men’s Club at Temple Shalom? Because we want to advocate for the congregation’s welfare, health and inclusion. While we have a wide variety of interests, over the past years your Men’s Club has placed a special emphasis on advocating and caring for the youth in our congregation as well as the youth in the greater community. By making sure that our youth programs are funded and supported, we are helping to guarantee that our children learn the lesson of “Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue” as well as knowing that they should be proud of their Judaism.

This mission of ours is even more important during a period of rising antisemitism and intolerance.

This year we will be working to further support our mission and increase our visibility after the decreased activity that was caused by the pandemic. Please support these endeavors by participating in our activities as well as by joining the Men’s Club and even taking active roles in leadership and creativity.

The following are just some of the scheduled activities: Men’s Club Shabbat - October 14. We will honor Ed Cohen. Deli Dinner (Janaury 8); Joint Luncheon with Sisterhood and sponsorship of Jewish Book Festival (February 14); Dinner Theater “The Jersey Boys” (March 4); Membership Breakfast (TBD).

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 - www.naplestemple.org 27

TIKKUN OLAM Tikkun Olam Volunteers Chair

Don Belmont Personal Reflections Following the Hurricane “I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in a while, can’t You choose someone else?”

- Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof In the past, like most people, I approached natural disasters fairly casually. I would drop off food or send a check to help those in need. My attitude has changed, however, with the arrival of Hurricane Ian’s storm surge and the flooding of my home, which is now ‘totaled’. Here are my observations as I clean up storm damage: • We’ve all heard it before - The things that are most important are not things. Our ‘stuff’ can be replaced.

We’re fortunate that we were safely away when the storm arrived.

• People are generally good and kind. There is so much animosity and loud disagreement regarding politics these days, it’s easy to forget that most folks are kind. The cleanup crews, the laundromat lady, even the insurance people did what they could to help us out with an attitude of service.

• There are always folks who have it worse than you. At the same time that I was piling my ruined ‘stuff’ in a heap along the street, there were gleaners poking through the various trash piles to see what they could find that might be useful to them.

• I’ve decided that Mother Nature can be plain nasty sometimes. After shlepping stuff out to the street and feeling my age, I’m not feeling too warm and fuzzy about Father Time these days either!

• It’s sort of in vogue these days to criticize institutions and government. But when the going gets tough, we depend so much on the National Hurricane Center, the city government, and the federal government to organize a disaster response and keep us safe. That’s what governments are designed for and they actually do it well.

• Support of friends and community is immensely helpful – the phone call to check up, the email of support, the offer of help – they are all therapeutic. Reaching out to show you care is all you need to do.

• People are incredibly resilient. Initially there’s shock, there’s grief, then there’s planning for a new future. I watched it happen with my wife and I, and then with my neighbors. It’s amazing how adaptive humans can be.

The community will undoubtedly recover from the hurricane damage. Already, life east of 41 seems back to normal. Please remember those in need and support the Rainbow of Hope, the Temple’s disaster response project to help our neighbors get back on their feet. For questions or more information, please contact Rainbow of Hope Chairs Bruce and Carol Sherman (Bruce shermanbruce2a@gmail.com; Carol - shermancarol2a@gmail.com).

Interested in joining the TOV? Visit the TOV page under Connect on the Temple Shalom website or, contact TOV Chair, Don Belmont, at djbelmont@gmail.com.

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The Samuel Team Karyn Samuel 239.537.3732 Rowan Samuel 239.298.3555 www.lovingnaples.com The Samuel Team will donate 10% of our net commission to Temple Shalom in your honor.

YA H R Z E I T S 7 Helen Acker Stephen Barolsky Mildred Bassewitz Debbie Blinder Hannah Blumenthal Murray Brown Paul Crown Bert Crystal Sophie Diamondstein Goldie Figlarz Bernard Hanau Israel Harris May Hechtman Alvin Heller Isidor Hirsch Regina Hirsch Joe Hirsch Irwin Kaden Richard Abbott Kaye Loren S. Kendis Arlene Kepp Stephen Ryan Kepp Evelyn Kessler Harriet Keve Sylvia S. Lerner Minna Levine Sheldon B Liebovich Edwin Mendel Dr. Alex Miller Jack Millstein Joan B Mintz Janet Pashin Miriam Pavlo Sarah Regina Plotkin Polly Prolman Harold Rabinowitz Sonny Raichlen Miriam Rosen Robert Ross Morris Rotskoff David Rubin Meyer Ruchman

- October 2022

7 Lillian Hirsch Schmidt Zetta Shapiro Abraham Singer Sara Singer John Wm. Spiegel Philip Tannenbaum Morris Teitelbaum Norma Topp Sheldon Treiser Joyce Van Thournout Tobie Waxler Alvin Weinstein Sol Weisel Paul Wolf Louis Worobiow Bella Zailer Anna Zimmerman 14 Alexander Barszap John Berger Caryl Bock Edith Caplan David Caplan Marilyn Charak Karen Lynn Ciorciari Morris Cohen Esther Davidson Irving Dworkin Samuel H. Entoff Rebecca Feinberg Rose Garber Minnie Goldsmith Helen Herman Golin Ruth Goodman Rose Graev Glenwood Green Benjamin Gross Miriam Gross Ida Mae Heller Leo Hertzman Rose Isaacson William Jaffe William Penn Jones

14 Rae Kahn Suzanne Kessler Gerald Klein Lillian Konisky Beverly Kroll Elsie Lauber Arthur Sigmund Lieb Shirley Lind Berel Mair Jack Manheim Ruth Menkin Carolyn Moskowitz Fred Nichols Ben Nudel Victor Ostrow Howard Palay I. Allen Paritz Rachel Peltz Sue Pfingst James Polacheck Effie Elizabeth Purdy Lottie Riedel Dorothy Rose Julia Rosensweig Maurice Rush Gerda Ruwalsky Joseph Schwartzman Alvin Shapiro Curt Simon Elaine Stein Rose Strome Myron Symons Jeffrey Toll Robert Eugene Trattner Lena Wolf Mollie Yett Irving Zelinger 21 Marion Angoff William Beckler Doris Bernberg Fred Bernberg Shirley Z. Beugen

21 Erwin Binder Gertrude Brother Stanley Broude William Bernard Clayman Bernard Cohen Joe Cohen Louis Duberstein Sally Fay Harry Fink Pearl Finn Clara Ganzman Joe Gardner Joseph Gilman Marcus M Gish Molly Goetz Betty Goldstein Murray Goold Esther Gordon Rabbi Howard Greenstein Dorothy Gursky James Harry Harris Arthur Hecht Sanford Hersh Gerald Hyde Jessie Jones Edna Katz Marion Rudnick Kaye Shalom Arie Kivilevic Shalom Kivilevic Sandy Klein Judith E. Lemler Fred Lipp Rae C. Mensh Gladys Pickman Marilyn Rosenblum Nettie Rothman Jacob Schuman Robert Seidman Lenny Shapiro Sarah Shaw James Shur Jack Swerdlin

YA H R Z E I T S 21 Edward Teater Susan Wareck Matthew B. Wasser Lilyan Wasserman Sally Worobiow 28 Barnett Aaron Bernard Anchor Selma Batkin

28 Alvin Katchman Evelyn Katchman Clare Katz Edythe Laites Anna Margolies Maurice Ocker Lester A. Ottenheimer Max Peltz

Conrad Berman

Nelson Ross

Evie Binder Malvina Broude Lewis Chester Hillis Cohn Jennie Entoff Saul Ertag Rachel Zacks Gage Pearl Waldman Glaser Herman Gold Sidney Gordon Harry Grandis Lester Halbreich Morton Hersh Sigmund William Horwitz Herman Morris Jacobson Leon Jurgrau Everett Kassalow Sylvia Kassalow

Michael Rubenstein Harry Rubin Goldie Sacknoff Howard Sanders Tillie Schaffer Blanche Sernovitz Joseph Shiffman Esther Silverstein David Sokolik Harry Springman Louis Sulzer Sarah Temple Frank Walkenberg Anna Weinfeld Minnie B. Weinstein Max Weiss Roberta Williamson Alexander S. Wyner

- October 2022 RECENTLY DECEASED (As of 10/13/2022) Judith Peltz- Wife of Benjamin Peltz Pamela Laskerr – Friend of Carole Greene Lucille Cupples – Cousin of Tussy & Neil Shnider Irwin Feinberg – Brother of Elliot Feinberg Ilene Weinstein – Family member of Steve & Sherry Pino Charles Picus – Husband of Judith Picus Gene Helfand – Temple Member Amy Rucker – Sister of Jennifer Sandler Joanne Crown – Mother of Valerie Crown Rhonda Singer – Temple Shalom Tutor Rachel Brand – Cousin of Marilyn Dano Irvin Blass – Husband of Annette Blass, father of Wenda Behrens Frances Kline – Widow of Marvin Kline Michael Schuman – Cousin of Jim and Judy Miller Bernard Feldman – Father of Michael Feldman Jacqueline Sallade – Wife of Robert Eberly Roger Koch – Brother-in-law of George and Sherry Zailer Lawrence S. Newman – Father of Scott Newman Jerry Bigelman – Father of Jessica Schwedel

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 offers Bereavement Support Group for widows 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. 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 thewound.”

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

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August 16 to October 13

D O N AT I O N S

ABOVE & BEYOND

FLOWER FUND/ FOOD BASKET DONATIONS

Dr. Jerry Steiner from Sam Oshry Judy Peltz from Leslie & Mel Spring Miriam Reiss from Liz & Alan Jaffe Judy Peltz from Nancy Kahn Howard Yasbin from Ron & Sherrill Yasbin

Chuck Picus from Nancy Garfien

In Memory Of

In Memory Of

GENERAL FUND In Honor Of

Irwin Feinberg from Laurie Cowan & Ric Phillips

Temple Shalom from Gerald Prewitt High Holidays from Debra Antzis Stanley Deutsch’s 80th birthday from Filler Family Charitable Gift Trust Mae Riefberg’s 90th birthday from Ron & Hedy Pearlman

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE FUND

In Memory Of Judith Peltz

ADULT EDUCATION In Memory Of

In Memory Of

Judith Peltz from Celia & Steve Gamm

CANTOR AZU’S DISCRETIONARY FUND With Prayers for a Speedy Recovery

Scott & Eric Hyman from Carol & Marv Weisberg

In Memory Of

Alice Bellow from Bunny Levere Paul Zailer from George & Sherry Zailer Murray Hendel from Michal Weisler Philip A. Kaye from William G. Kaye Mollie Weiss from Jay Weiss Cantor Wilfred & Mrs. Bernice Birnbaum from Robin Cohn Ebenstein Bella Zailer from Sherry & George Zailer

In Honor Of

The special birthday of Mae Riefberg from Harriet & Merlin Lickhalter Mae Riefberg's 90th birthday from Ronnie Blumenthal

DR. PHILIP & SHIRLEY GILBERT MUSIC FUND In Memory Of

Evelyn Rush and Maurice Rush from Carole Greene Marvin Lansat and Patricia Lansat Pollack from Judy Lansat Claude Elbha from Dr. Lydia Bond

In Honor Of

Mae Riefberg’s 90th Birthday from Joan Vazakas

ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of

Daryl Sissman’s 50th Birthday from Gene & Bobbie Katz

In Memory Of

Bernard Feldman from Dr. Larry & Tracey Albert

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Benjamin Peltz Fred & Kathy Page Gordon & Gayle Schnaper Judith & Chuck Picus Mel & Gail Ufberg Rita Silverstein Susan & Joel Pittleman Philip Wichard t from Alvin & Susan Wichard Evelyn Cohen from Avra Schwab Rosalie Greenberg from Brian & Tammy Katz Gene Helfand from Chuck & Lori Siegel Dottie Magen from Donna Wasser Murray Hendel from Florence Hertzman Irving Dworkin from Gary Dworkin Bernard Feldman from Howard & Janet Solot Irwin Feinberg from Janet & Howard Solot Sylvia Golding from Janett Edelberg Benjamin Koplovsky from Lee Kaye Elsie Lauber, Shelly Stern, Mildred Bassewitz from Lisa & Harold Lauber Jason Sabbag from Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag Barry Jack Gomez from Scott & Simone Lutgert Sarita Marcuse Gomezfrom Scott & Simone Lutgert Stanley Broude and Malvina Broude from Sherry & George Zailer Chuck Picus from Stephanie & Kathryn Galainena The passing of your mother from Susan & Nat Ritter Shelly Whitman from Todd & Lauren Brodie Irwin Feinberg from Tony Clark & Kess Kessler Pearl Silverman from Carol S. Wolfe Joanne Crown from Robert Goetz & Val Crown

D O N AT I O N S

August 16 to October 13

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND

RABBI MILLER DISCRETIONARY FUND

Daryl Sissman and her family and all that they do on a day-today basis to make the world a better place. From Anonymous

Rabbi Miller and his family. A happy new year from Eric & Kathy Feinstein

In Honor Of

MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of

Joanne Crown from Karen & Howard Wilner Clare Katz from Marlene Garber Laura Blinder from Sydelle & Andy Weinberger Joanne Crown from Valerie Crown & Robert Goetz Michael Shapiro from Joyce Steckman

Best Wishes To In Honor Of

Mae Riefberg’s special birthday from Florence Feinson

In Appreciation Of

Rabbi Miller from Benjamin Peltz Rabbi Miller from Deena Caplan Rabbi Miller from Judy Picus Thank you for your inspiration! from Joyce Steckman

In Celebration Of

PERRY L. SWITZEN EDUCATIONAL FUND

Chase Ciorciari’s Bar Mitzvah from Andrew & Sydelle Weinberger

Shirley Abrams Tucker from Randi Tucker Barr, PhD

In Memory Of Judith Peltz

In Memory Of

POLSTER YESH SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of Robert Wollman from Ellen & Ed Wollman

RABBI BOXMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND Best Wishes

From Eileen and Jay Kowalski

In Appreciation Of

Rabbi Ariel Boxman from Yael Rabbi Boxman from Scott & Hetty Weinstein

In Memory Of

Edith Rose Parker Kusner from Sandy Parker

For Hurricane Relief From Anonymous

RABBI JAMES AND JANE PERMAN LIBRARY In Honor Of

William Kaye's special birthday from David & Cary Goodman The Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter, Lylah Paige Cutler from Len & Barb Cutler

In Memory Of

Judy Peltz from Jeffrey & Freyda Albin Blanche Sernovitz from Millie & Jim Sernovitz

SECURITY FUND In Memory Of

Milton Sklaroff from Neil Sklaroff Philip Schneider from Paul & Jane Shaw

STUART & ESTELLE PRICE AUDIO VISUAL FUND In Memory Of

Dr. Robert Ross from Marilyn Ross

Arlene, Bob & Laura Subin Deborah & Gary Kohler Donna & Avie Goldstein Linda Bluhm Steven & Sheila Turbiner Chuck Picus from Benjamin Peltz Max Peltz from Benjamin Peltz Celina Barszap from Bronia Ichel Frances Hirsch Burton Hirsch Bernard Feldman from Burton & Carol Hirsch Bernard Feldman from Carolyn & Tracey Roth & Family Irwin Feinberg, M.D. from Elliot Feinberg & Sandy Parker Pamela Laskerr from Gayle & Marty Dorio Evelyn Welt from John & Barbara Heffer Dr. Charles Picus from Joyce Levy & Ken Sidman Stephen Barolsky from Phyllis Barolsky Edith Rose Parker Kusner from Sandy Parker Roger Koch from Sherry &George Zailer Charles Picus from Arlene & Bob Subin Dr. Jesse Murray Brown from Fred and Lori Brown

For Hurricane Relief

Anonymous Diana & Ken Goldstein Michael & Ellen Hoffman Michael & Rabbi Betsy Torop Ray Kimmelblatt Shellie Specter & Bob Davidson

Continued

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August 16 to October 13

D O N AT I O N S

YESH ENRICHMENT FUND In Memory Of

Bernard Feldman from Beth & Brian Wolff

YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES FUND Best Wishes

Nancy Boots from Jeani Park

In Memory Of

Charles "Chuck" Picus from Bill & Kathy Hughes Bernard Feldman from Jane & Rabbi James Perman

Donations can be made to Temple Shalom in honor of or in memory of a loved one, to mark a simcha, show your appreciation, or simply to support Temple Shalom.

You can make your donation online at naplestemple.org/payment.php, or by calling the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

Gifts will be acknowledged in The Voice each month.

HURRICANE IAN DISASTER RELIEF Kenneth Wetcher Lisa & Norm Vogel

Maris Delani Eileen J. Miller Liz & Alan Jaffe Gayle & Marty Dorio

In Memory Of

Harold S Greenbaum from Gary Greenbaum Leon and Frieda Cohen from Judith Cohen Bernard Feldman from Sheryl & Lee Spielman Philip Tannenbaum from Bobbie Kauffman

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A B OV E & B E YO N D Torah Circle - $18,000 & Above Carol Clarke Steve & Bebe Saks

As of October 10

Help Us Reach Our Goal! $380,000

Rabbi’s Circle $10,000 - $17,999 Anonymous Mort & Myra Friedman Merrill Hassenfeld & Dr. Paula Brody Bob & Marsha Karp Mark & Anne Rubin Don & Arlene Shapiro Anthony & Ashley Solomon Howard & Janet Solot Joan Werhane

$310,000

Supporters $5,000 - $9,999 Michael & Anna Pierce Nat & Susan Ritter Mae Riefberg Phyllis Seaman Leonard Teitelbaum Michal Wiesler

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

Sponsors $2,000 - $4,999 Shelly Berkle Sue Bookbinder Len & Barb Cutler Steven & Shelley Einhorn Howard & Rachel Gutman Bob & Deborah Fidel Elliot & Eloise Kaplan David Millstein Rob & Fran Nossen Steve & Sherry Pino

Wayne & Toby Press Gilbert Rashbaum Irene B. Smith Russell & Gail Smith Fran St. Fleur Bob & Arline Subin Jerry & Linda Wainick Joel Waltzer Mark & Leslie Wasserman Bernie Weiss

Thank You!

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As of October 10

A B OV E & B E YO N D

Pillar $1,000 - $1,999

Cantor Donna & Steve Azu Bennett & Mardelle Berman Roberto & Laurie Bollt Karen Cohn David Dembo Jack & Alice Gish Nancy Kahn Ed Kaufman Gracia Kuller Robert & Barbara Levine Michelle Levine-Troupp Ronald & Paula Meyer Rabbi Adam Miller & Jennifer Siegal-Miller Sam Oshry Judi Palay Jane & Rabbi James Perman Rabbi Ariel Boxman & Asher Saida Marc & Joan Saperstein Jane Schiff Ivan Seligman, M.D. Samuel Seltzer Mark & Susan Sherwin Judith & Dan spintman Nancy White

Friend - $500 - $999

Anonymous Walter & Eleanor Angoff Bonnie Bodin Ted & Nancy Brother David Citrin Barbara Cohen Miriam & Burton Cohn Sandra Diamond Barbara Druckman Bruce Graev Linda Hamburger Mathilde Hasson Al & Roz Katz Gene & Bobbie Katz Henry Kraus Geoffrey & Fran Kroll Ben Z. Post & Debbie Laites Michael & Carol Levy Rochelle & Jacob Lieb Richard & Marianne Matties Judy & Chuck (z”l) Picus Jack & Susan Rabin Sheldon & Betsy Starman Jim Gooodman & Robin Tapper Rich & Sara Treiser

Thank You!

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A B OV E & B E YO N D Builders- $250 - $499 Anonymous (2) Ed & Cheryl Alexander Phyllis Barolsky Bill & Randi Barr Robert & Shirley Bassin Dr. Lydia Simone Bond Tom & Barbara Carlstrom Larry & Lois Cohen Neil & Judy Cohen Marcy Cotton Mignon & Stanley Farb Kal & Ruth Faye Lois & Robert Frost Robert Hayum David & Fredda Isaacson Larry & Wendy Israelite Dale & Lisa Katz Mike & Eileen Katz Jo Ann Kravitz Marvin & Carol Lader Moises & Nina Levy Bob & Leda Lubin Ralph & Bonnie Mandell Ida & Jeff Margolis Wendy Riedel Lyle & Gloria Rosensweig Marc & Lila Rosensweig Sandra Sanfilippo Sherri & Lee Spielman Allen & Marla Weiss Mel & Judy Zahn

Thank You!

As of October 10

I/We Care

Nancy Armocida Stephen Bacharach Rita Bernstein Eleanor Bonder Kathy Braddock Bob Davidson & Shellie Specter Martin Feins Julie Fischer Glenn & Jeanette Fischer Nancy Garfien Neil & Stephanie Heuer Alan & Liz Jaffe Stuart & Judy Kaplan Jack & Judy Kaufman Ira & Barbara Kushnir Bernie Lashinsky Gale Lazarus Mary-Beth Levitz Bobbie Lublin Robert & Paula Maisel Bill Maltby & Nancy Brown Robin & Andy Mintz Elyse & Bob Morande Michael Rubenstein Michael Rubner Ralph & Brigitte Sabbag Rowan & Karyn Samuel Martin & Lanie Samuels William & Caroline Schulhof Avra Schwab Mel & Leslie Springman Michael & Ann Swartz Lisa & Norman Vogel Marv & Carol Weisberg Barry & Surelle Wind Barbara Winthrop Ron & Sherrill Yasbin Steven & Suzann Yussen

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October 2022 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Wednesday

Friday

Saturday 1 Torah Study 8:30am* Shabbat morning service 10:00am

2 No YESh Memorial service 10:00am

Palm Royale Cemetery & Naples Memorial Gardens

9 Erev Sukkot YESh Judaics 9:00am 4th & 5th grade Family Program 9:00am

3 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

4

Erev Yom Kippur

Kol Nidre service 7:30pm

Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:00am

5

Yom Kippur Temple Office closed Preschool closed

Yom Kippur services begin at 10:00am

10

Sukkot Temple Office closed

Sukkot service 10:00am PS Moms Night Out 7:30pm

16 YESh Judaics 9:00am Yizkor service 9:30am Simchat Torah service 10:15am YESh Hebrew 11:30am

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23 YESh Judaics 9:00am Shalom Yeladim 9:00am

24 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

30 Blood Drive 8:00am - 1:00pm See pg. 4

YESh Judaics 9:00am Blessing of the Animals 9:00am YESh Hebrew 11:30am

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7 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

8 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d see pg. 9

Shabbat evening 7:30pm 11 Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am

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13 Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day

Sisterhood Luncheon 11:30am

Simchat Torah Temple Office closed

18 Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm

19 TOV meeting 1:30pm* Movies That Matter 4:00pm*

See pg. 9

PS Back to School Night 6:30pm 31 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See pg. 9

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

25 Board meeting 7:00pm

14 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

15 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

20 Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm

21 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

22 Torah Study 8:30am*

New Member Dinner 6:30pm

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

RSVP req’ d - see pg. 9

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

School Board RSVP req’ d - see pg. 9 Candidates Forum 7:00pm* Men’s Club Shabbat 7:30pm

Sukkah Fest 11:00am

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

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Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Bat Mitzvah of Chloe Gappelberg

28 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

29 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP req’ d - see page 9

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Bar Mitzvah of Cooper Ross

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.

November 2022 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday 1

Thursday

Wednesday 2

3

Sisterhood Board Movies That Meeting 10:00am Matter 6:00pm Cruise Book Discussion 12:30pm

Friday

Saturday

4 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

5 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP required - see page 9

Family Shabbat 5:30pm offsite

Bat Mitzvah of Amelia Scapaticcio

Soulful Shabbat 7:30pm 6

7

YESh Judaics 9:00am

PS Baby & Me 9:00am

Shalom Yeladim 9:00am

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

8

Election Day

9 Movies That Matter 6:00pm

10

Shalom Café 9:15am Thanksgiving Food Drive 10:00am to 1:00pm

12 Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP required - see page 9

See page 9

Veterans Shabbat 7:30pm

Kristallnacht Community Commemoration 2:30pm 13 YESh Judaics 9:00am

11 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

14 PS Baby & Me 9:00am

15 Executive Committee meeting 6:00pm

Jewish Yoga 10:30am*

Board meeting 7:00pm

See page 9

16 Tov Meeting 1:30pm

17 Sisterhood Book Bag 1:30pm See page 32

New Member Dinner 6:30pm Choir rehearsal 6:30pm

PS Moms Night Out 7:30pm

YESh Hebrew 11:30am

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Bat Mitzvah of Clara Isenberg

Shabbat ShaPlay 10:00am offsite

PS Baby & Me 9:00am

19 Selichot Torah Study 8:30am*

Weekly Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Shabbat morning service 10:00am

RSVP required - see page 9

Shabbat evening service 7:30pm

Foodie Films 12:30pm See page 13 20

21

22

23

No YESH Kadima Outdoor Group TBD

PS Baby & Me 9:00am

See page 9

28 PS Baby & Me 9:00am Jewish Yoga 10:30am* See page 9

Israel Book Discussion Group 11:00am*

25 Temple Shalom closed Preschool closed Shabbat at the Lake 5:00pm

Jewish Yoga 10:30am* 27 No YESh

24 Temple Shalom closed Preschool closed

29 Sisterhood Luncheon & Fashion Show 11:30am

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

30 Thinking About Good & Evil 12:00pm

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

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SAVE THE DATE

celebrating sixty years

Diamonds

Honoring

are forever

Susan & Nat Ritter Judi & Dan Spintman

Saturday, March 25, 2023 6:00pm Temple Shalom

Dinner & Mystery Theater