Beth Tikvah update

April is upon us and many of our seasonal residents, who normally are leaving to resume their lives up north, are just arriving. And others are staying longer in order to receive their vaccinations. This year, our summer camp will be filled with extended activities as well as many dear friends. We wish all those leaving Naples for the summer a healthy, happy few months. Travel safely and come back to us soon.

Beth Tikvah has completed a successful season of adult education and programming. Highlights include our lecture series, new courses on Jewish History, our Scholar-in-Residence weekend with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal, Jewish Jazz with Amici and the conclusion of the eighth sold-out season of our Naples Jewish Film Festival.

Participation in our Shabbat services and kiddush lunches has continued streaming on Zoom. We have been able to conduct all our programs, due to the skills and creativity of Rabbi Chorny.

We are especially appreciative of support from the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN), which has permitted us to bring many of our programs to the community.

Beth Tikvah Co-Presidents Shelley Goodman and Sue Hammerman

Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study

Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study brings friendship and intellectual stimulation together monthly. This month, we will meet on Sunday, April 18 at 11 a.m. All women interested in attending are welcome. Visit our website at www. bethtikvahnaples.org for the Zoom link.

Expanded programming

Due to the relentless nature of COVID- 19, it has become necessary to expand our programing beyond the usual winter season to meet the desire of our congregation to stay connected. We have added a Yom Ha’atzmaut concert on Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. as well as a second Jewish Jazz concert with Amici Music on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. For further details, please contact office@bethtikah.org or go to our website at www.bethtikvahnaples.org.

Further programing additions will be announced as they are scheduled. We suggest you refer to our website, www.bethtikvah naples.org, for the most recent information throughout the summer months.

Beth Tikvah is the affiliated congregation in Greater Naples of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for support of our Scholar-in-Residence, Naples Jewish Film Festival and All Things Jewish programs.

All Beth Tikvah events are open to the Greater Naples community. Go to our website at www.bethtikvahnaples.org for all reservations.

Remember that today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. Make the most of living today to the fullest. Keep in mind that we can, and will, deal with tomorrow when it becomes today, knowing that together, we can weather any storm.

Beth Tikvah April happenings on Zoom

Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m. – Yiskor Services

Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 27 at 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Chorny

Tuesday, April 13 at 2 p.m. – Yom Ha’atzmaut concert

Wednesday, April 14 – Israeli Night. Details are on the website at www.bethtikvahnaples.org. Contact us at office@ bethtikvah.us or call 239-434-1818 for all reservations.

Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. – second concert in the Jewish Jazz Series

Friday, April 30 – Eat and Learn Lag B’Omer. Services at 6:15 p.m.

Religious services streaming schedule

• Thursday and Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m.

• Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m.

• Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m.

• We convene yahrzeit minyanim upon request.

You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239-537-5257.