Naples Jewish Congregation

The 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, D.D.

Rabbi Howard Herman and Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler, accompanied by Music Director Alla Gorelik, conduct High Holy Day services as well as joyful Shabbat services three Fridays a month at 7 p.m. and one Saturday a month at 10 a.m., September through April. May through August, services are held one Friday per month. NJC’s volunteer choir, conducted by Alla Gorelik, perform at our High Holiday services and once per month at our Shabbat services.

Due to the global pandemic, NJC Connects events as well as services have been held virtually on Zoom and YouTube Live. We anticipate returning to inperson services and events early in 2022.

Rabbi Herman leads our Pesach seder as well as our Chanukah and Purim celebrations. Additionally, he conducts an adult education course once a month, October through March.

NJC promotes, and its members engage in, interfaith dialogue and services as well as social justice projects. A new activity, Flamingle, has recently been instituted, where congregants gather for a meal and activities designed to get to know more about each other. The Sisterhood and Men’s Club solidify friendships via book discussions, luncheons, outings and other events.

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

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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