Temple Shalom events open to the community

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

The following Temple Shalom events are open to everyone.

Scholar-in-Residence weekend

Award-winning author Maggie Anton joins us for a weekend of learning and engagement Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5. Anton is an author of historical fiction as well as a Talmud scholar with expertise in Jewish women’s history. Her most famous books include the trilogy, “Rashi’s Daughters” and “Fifty Shades of Talmud.”

These events are free and open to the public. For more information on the Scholar-in-Residence program, visit the Temple Shalom website or contact the Temple Shalom education office at education@naplestemple.org. The Scholar-in-Residence program is generously supported by the Shirley and Henry Kraus Scholar-in-Residence Fund.

Torah Talk

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

Jewish Yoga

Join yoga teacher, Missy Balsam, via Zoom as she guides you through an all-levels 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. Open to all, no experience necessary. The cost is $54 for a seven-week session. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Call the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom information.

Shabbat ShaPlay

Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited to attend. Temple Shalom membership is not required. To register, contact Mary Flores, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or education@naples temple.org.

Soulful Shabbat

Join us Friday evening, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. for the very popular Soulful Shabbat, a musical Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and accompanied by The Temple Shalom band. Everyone is invited to attend this uplifting Shabbat evening service.

Beach Shabbat

Join us Friday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. for a beautiful sunset Shabbat service on the beach. Bring a beach chair! Conditions permitting. Please contact Temple Shalom for location information.