Religious Life
Beth Tikvah of Naples
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eth Tikvah is an egalitarian Jewish community established under the umbrella of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Members come together because Judaism is their joy and passion. They want to celebrate with each other, their community and their children and are committed to fostering a Jewish spiritual experience through participatory and egalitarian services that are at once traditional and innovative. Beth Tikvah is a place of Jewish learning, spiritual growth and communal participation. Members can study traditional teachings in a way that is provide Yahrzeit minyans upon request. meaningful in our time and in our The programs connect the community world. It is a welcoming and inclusive with the people of Israel and to the State community, at once vibrant and car- of Israel. Beth Tikvah supports social ing. The Beth Tikvah community has a service and Tikkun Olam. close connection to the State of Israel Beth Tikvah is led by Rabbi Ammos and Zionism. Chorny, an experienced spiritual leader Beth Tikvah defines itself as a fam- ordained by the Jewish Theological ily-friendly community. Jewish learn- Seminary. Born and raised in Bogota, ing is a cornerstone of programming, Columbia, Rabbi Chorny brings an with opportunities for international flavor to people of all backhis pulpit. He is a man grounds. Visitors who of great learning and wish to discover what has a profound abilBeth Tikvah has to ity to share it. Rabbi offer are welcome. Chorny’s wide range Aside from weekly of experience includes worship services and being a chaplain in the holiday observances, United States Army. He Beth Tikvah offers served, among other Rabbi Ammos and Aviva Chorny adult education, complaces, in Saudi Arabia. munity events and social events. We Aside from English and Hebrew, Rabbi also provide for Life Cycle ceremo- Chorny is fluent in Spanish, German nies and observances and strive to and Yiddish.
For information on Beth Tikvah’s Naples Jewish Film Festival, see page 17.
BETH TIKVAH OF NAPLES 1459 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109 239-434-1818 office@bethtikvah.us www.bethtikvahnaples.org Rabbi Ammos Chorny President: Steven Chizzik Movement/Affiliation: Conservative/United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Membership: 180 members Services: Fridays at 6:15 p.m. Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., Sunday minyan at 9 a.m. in season Special Programs: Lecture series, holiday celebrations, social/cultural/ community events, adult education courses, Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study, Naples Jewish Film Festival
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