Temple Shalom events open to the community

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Engaging adult learners in life-enhancing study of Jewish texts, Melton is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world, and Temple Shalom is the only location in Southwest Florida offering this innovative, professionally developed curriculum.

This year, Temple Shalom is offering three courses taught by Rabbi Adam Miller, Rabbi Ariel Boxman and Temple Shalom Rabbinic Scholar Rabbi Frank Muller. Visit www.naplestemple.com/ learn/adults for more information and a registration link or call the education office at 239-455-2233.

Torah Talk

Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning via Zoom at 8:30 a.m. Contact info@naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.

Jewish Yoga

Join yoga teacher, Missy Balsam, via Zoom as she guides participants through an all-level gentle yoga stretch session, interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. This class will be practiced lying down and seated on the floor. No experience necessary. The cost is $54 for an 8-week session. Call the Temple Shalom office to register. to attend. Temple Shalom membership not required. Contact Paolette Matute, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@ naplestemple.org.

Family Shabbat

Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for a familyfriendly celebration of Shabbat, featuring an activity, service and dinner. Registration is required. Contact Paolette Matute at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@ naplestemple.org.

Stories of Music

Facilitated by cantor Donna Azu, Stories of Music is an adult education project of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. On Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m., this two-part series continues with “The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: The Crucial '60s,” exploring how music of Israel grew in the consciousness of American Jews and penetrated American culture generally. Contact the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom link.

Baby & Me

Geared toward children from birth to preschool age, these rewarding classes, on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m., offer music, dance, stories, sensory play, baking, yoga and more in a fun-filled atmosphere. This program provides valuable skills for children and practical advice for parents. Contact the Temple Shalom Preschool for more information and to register at 239-455-3227.