Beth Tikvah update

By the time December arrives, we expect to have cooler weather and the sighting of car transports. Traffic generally increases, restaurants are busier, and the beloved snowbirds return. Many faces we have not seen in several months are back, indicating the start of another season. With COVID-19, these familiar milestones have not been quite the same and we are reminded that we continue, when venturing out, to have to wear a mask and physically distance to remain safe.

At Beth Tikvah, since the onset of the virus, though our synagogue remains closed, we have been blessed with the ability, due to the talents of Rabbi Chorny, to stream and Zoom our many activities. Our Shabbat services Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as morning minyanim Thursday and Sunday mornings, are available for anyone who wishes to participate. Zoom and streaming links can be found on our website at www. bethtikvahnaples.org.

We have been busy, planning a wonderful series of events to educate as well as entertain you at Beth Tikvah 2020-2021. Our thanks go especially to Paulette Margulies, our vice president for programs, for developing a wide array of cultural, intellectual, social and musical events under the rubric of “All Things Jewish.”

Many of our programs never ended and more are again beginning. The third movie in our movie series will be shown on Dec. 20. “Zero Motivation” is about female military conscription. The film can be viewed before the discussion, either privately on Netflix or Amazon Prime or through our Beth Tikvah link. Discussions will be at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact us at office@naples. org or on our website to receive the links.

Rabbi Cantor Hilary Chorny will lead an educational musical program on Sunday, Dec. 6. Details will be available on our website as we get closer to the event.

Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study brings friendship and intellectual stimulation monthly. This month, we will meet on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. All women interested in attending are welcome.

We look forward to celebrating Chanukah with a virtual Eat and Learn event on Friday, Dec. 11. Please check our website for details as to how you can party with us.

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 lectures and events are open to the Greater Naples community. Everyone is welcome to attend. Registration is required for most events.

May this season, first and foremost, be healthy and may we all experience a deeper understanding and connection to the people we love and care for as they care for us.

Hag Sameach Hanukah!

Beth Tikvah December happenings on Zoom

Sunday, Dec. 6, Hillary Chorny musical/educational event

Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:15 p.m., Services followed by Chanukah Eat and Learn

Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 12:15 p.m., Jewish Perspectives Rabbi Chorny

Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study

Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m., Movie “Zero Motivation,” followed by discussion

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.