Religious Life
Naples Jewish Congregation
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he Naples Jewish Congregation (NJC) has served the Greater Naples area, including Bonita Springs and Estero, for over 23 years. NJC was founded to provide Reform Jews with an inspiring, affordable and participatory religious experience in a welcoming, intimate setting. We are “the Little Temple with a Big Heart.” As a mature, active congregation, NJC fosters strong bonds among its members through involvement in Tikun Olam projects and participation in a myriad of activities, both educational and social. NJC is an URJ-affiliated congregation that seeks to impart Reform Jewish principles to all its members. NJC considers its members a part of our NJC “family” and strives to provide the most meaningful experiences it can for each person.
Rabbi Howard Herman Rabbi Herman leads and Cantorial Soloist Jane our Pesach seder as Galler, accompanied by well as our Chanukah Music Director Alla Goreand Purim celebralik, conduct High Holy Day tions. Additionally, he services as well as joyful conducts an adult eduShabbat services three Frication course once a days a month at 7 p.m. and month, October through one Saturday a month at 10 March. a.m., September through NJC promotes, and April. May through August, its members engage in, Rabbi Howard Herman, D.D. services are held one Friday interfaith dialogue and per month. NJC’s volunteer choir, con- services as well as social justice projects. ducted by Alla Gorelik, perform at our A new activity, Flamingle, has recently High Holiday services and once per been instituted, where congregants month at our Shabbat services. gather for a meal and activities designed Due to the global pandemic, NJC to get to know more about each other. Connects events as well as services have The Sisterhood and Men’s Club solidbeen held virtually on Zoom and You- ify friendships via book discussions, Tube Live. We anticipate returning to in- luncheons, outings and other events. person services and events early in 2022. NJC’s annual Artist-in-Residence is a well-received community-wide event. This year’s event is scheduled for March 10, 2022. NJC produces a comprehensive weekly eNews and e-blasts to inform its members of congregational and community events.
NAPLES JEWISH CONGREGATION Services are held at: Unitarian Universalist Congregation 6340 Napa Woods Way Naples, FL 34116 239-431-3858 rabbi@ naplesjewishcongregation.org naplesjewishcongregation.org Rabbi Howard S. Herman, D.D. Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler Movement/Affiliation: Reform Organizations: Sisterhood, Men’s Club Services: September – April: three Fridays at 7 p.m. and one Saturday at 10 a.m. May – August: once monthly
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A Guide to Jewish Living in Greater Naples
