Beth Tikvah update

Beth Tikvah Co-Presidents Shelley Goodman and Sue Hammerman

As we begin the year 2021, we wish you a happy New Year and pray that our days will be filled with good times, good friends, good health and opportunity to again hug each other.

Beth Tikvah will be offering musical performances during this season. Sunday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m., we welcome the new year with music of the voices of the three Chorny women — Cantor Nicole Chorny, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny and Broadway performer Michal Chorny. This concert, sponsored by the “Beth Tikvah Women of Influence” program, is in memory of Linda Zell Randall. Details regarding costs and Zoom links will be posted on the Beth Tikvah website, or you can reserve by contacting office@bethtikah.org.

On Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., “Jewish Jazz” returns to Beth Tikvah. Jewish Jazz dynamic concert and historical presentation explores the interaction between traditional Jewish music and American jazz. The Amici Music chamber music group members are Dan Weiser on piano and a wonderful violinist, Tim Schwarz. Reservations can be made by contacting office@bethtikvah.us or through the website.

As part of our Adult Education Programing and All Things Jewish, Beth

Beth Tikvah Co-Presidents Shelley Goodman and Sue Hammerman Tikvah hosts a seasonal lecture series. This year, there are six lectures offered, each presented by a different lecturer on an interesting topic. Please check times, topics and biographical details for the 2021 lecture series speakers:

• Rabbi Irving Elson Jan. 15

• Dr. David Danoff Jan. 17

• June Sochen and Joyce Schrager

• Dr. Mark Poznansky Feb. 4

• Sam Geist March 11

If you are interested in attending, please make your reservation by going on the website, www.bethtikvahnaples.org, or contacting us at office@bethtikvah.us or 239 -434-1818.

Rabbi Chorny will lead four sessions on “Jewish Values in a Changing World” on Wednesdays in January and February. This program is based on Jewish theological seminary materials. Please register if interested in attending.

Rabbi Chorny, together with Aviva Chorny on Jan. 24, will teach “Practice Makes Perfect: Learn to Read Hebrew in a Day (Year 2).” Registration is required.

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 its 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, www.bethtikvahnaples.org, for all reservations.

Beth Tikvah January happenings on Zoom

Jan. 3, 4 p.m. – 3 Chorny Women Concert sponsored by Beth Tikvah Women of Influence in memory of Linda Zell Randall

Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Chorny

Sunday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. – Rosh Chodesh Shevat Women’s Study

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. – Daniel Weiser and Amici Music, “Jewish Jazz”

Friday, Jan. 15, 6:15 p.m. – Eat-and- Learn with Rabbi Irving Elson

Sunday, Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Speaker Dr. David Danoff, “Books Not included in the Biblical Canon”

Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 27, 12:15- 1:45 p.m. – “Jewish Values in a Changing World,” JTS course Rabbi Chorny

Sunday, Jan. 24 and 31, 10 a.m. – “Practice makes Perfect.” Learn to read Hebrew with Rabbi Chorny and Aviva.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. – Speaker Series, June Sochen and Joyce Schrager discuss current issues

Saturday, Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. – Shabbat Shira, traditional female-led service

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.