So much happening

Steven Chizzik, President

I am “kvelling” with everything that is happening at Beth Tikvah. The season got off to a quick start on Nov. 28, with Cantor Brody leading us on the first night of Chanukah. Cantor Brody enhanced his program by explaining to us how many of the most popular Christmas melodies were, in fact, composed by Jewish musicians.

December begins with a major speaking engagement as State Attorney Andrew Warren joins us to discuss “Anti-Semitism: Ancient Threat in a Modern World.” This event will take place at Beth Tikvah on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m.

Andrew Warren is not only a very strong advocate for Jews and Israel and a moving speaker about antisemitism, but he is also a leader in promoting justice and fairness for everyone and is committed to making neighborhoods safer. He has initiated various alternative programs in prisons for first-time, nonviolent and juvenile offenders to hopefully reduce recidivism and reduce crime. Many of his programs have become models for other areas of our country. Andrew Warren and his office view criminal justice and the prosecutor’s office as an opportunity to solve a problem.

Please make your reservation to this event early, as seating will be limited and will be on a first to register basis. This event is cosponsored by Beth Tikvah, Jewish Community Relations Council of JFGN, Israel Advocacy Committee of the JFGN and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. The presentation will also be broadcasted via Zoom.

After hosting three Zoom musical events last year by the fabulous Amici Music, led by Daniel Weiser, Beth Tikvah will host Amice Music live and in person on Jan. 9. The playlist will be announced closer to the event.

A full-day in-person program of learning will take place on Sunday, Jan. 30, led by Sandra Lilienthal. This year’s topic will be “To Live Jewishly is to Live with Community.” We invite you to come and enjoy this dynamic speaker!

Beth Tikvah will also host an Eat and Learn Shabbat with Rabbi Irving Elson, head of the Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Chaplains Council and JCC Association armed forces and Veterans Service Committee. His topic will be “The Ethical Challenges in Modern Warfare.”

Our own Rabbi Chorny will begin his two-session “Jewish Values in Changing Times” on Jan. 19. This is in addition to his Tuesday weekly study group.

This is just a flavoring of some of the “happenings” in the next few months at Beth Tikvah. There is so much to be proud of at Beth Tikvah.

I, again, would like to remind everyone that Beth Tikvah is now offering new members their first year’s membership free of charge. If you or a friend wishes to experience the warmth and community found at Beth Tikvah, please come and experience our special congregation.

Beth Tikvah is the affiliated congregation in Greater Naples of United Synagogue

of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for support of our Scholar in Residence, Naples Jewish Film Festival and All Things Jewish programs.

Beth Tikvah “Happenings”

Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. – Zoom lecture Jeff Margolis

Sunday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. – Andrew Warren Lecture

Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. – Jewish Book Festival Zoom hybrid

Religious services streaming schedule

• Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m. in person and on Zoom

• Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. in person and on Zoom

• Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom

• We convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request.

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