Temple Shalom events open to the community

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

The following Temple Shalom events are open to everyone.

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 where you can take advantage of this innovative, professionally developed curriculum. Visit our website at naplestemple.com/ learn/adults for more information and a registration link or call the education office at 239-455-2233.

Wise Aging: Sacred Living

This groundbreaking program, facilitated by Rabbi Adam Miller and Missy Balsam, is specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood. Eightclass course meets every other Thursday beginning Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. Course fee of $54 includes course book. Register at tinyurl.com/TSWiseAging.

Jewish Spirituality

Temple Shalom member and yoga teacher, Missy Balsam, leads this class that will focus on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other mindful practices. Eight-class course meets every other Thursday beginning Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. Course fee is $36. Register at tinyurl.com/ TSJewishSpirituality.

Adult Hebrew

Two classes are being offered this year on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 10, both facilitated by Jane Perman. A beginners class for those with no previous knowledge of Hebrew begins at 2 p.m. Those who are already able to read the Hebrew alphabet are invited to take the intermediate class, beginning at 1 p.m. The cost for each class is $36 for Temple Shalom members, $54 for nonmembers, and includes a textbook. Register at tinyurl.com/ TSHebrewClass.

Torah Talk

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

Shabbat ShaPlay

Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Jan. 14 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 Paolette Matute, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@ naplestemple.org.

Soulful Shabbat

Join us on Friday evening, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. for the very popular Soulful Shabbat. Soulful Shabbat is 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.

Mitzvah Day

Mitzvah Day is Sunday, Jan. 22 beginning at 9 a.m. If you are looking to make a difference in helping combat hunger in our community, you won’t want to miss this. Feel the joy of participating in a great social action event and experience the unique opportunity to help package 50,000 meals for Meals of Hope with hundreds of our One Family members. The Blood Mobile from the Community Blood Center will also be on site. Those wishing to donate are encouraged to make an appointment with Di Karpman by email at DiKarpman@gmail.com. Walk-ins are always welcome.

There will be many other activities and opportunities to participate in Mitzvah Day, many of which benefit those in need right here in our community. For more information on how you can help, visit the Temple Shalom website.

Foodie Film and Men’s Club Deli pick-up Sunday, Jan. 8

Cantor Donna Azu and the Temple Shalom Men’s Club are teaming up to bring you a delightful day of deli. Join Cantor Azu at 5 p.m. for “Deli Man,” a documentary by Eric Greenberg Anjou focusing on owners of Jewish delis that face challenges in the wake of skyrocketing rents, changing demographics, and more. While you enjoy the movie, you have the option to also enjoy a delicious deli meal purchased through the Men’s Club Deli Meal Pick-up fundraiser for just $31.

Can’t make the movie, but still want a deli meal? No problem. The Men’s Club will have your meal available for pick up between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. in the Temple Shalom parking lot. Visit tinyurl. com/TSDeli for more information or to order a meal and to reserve your spot for the movie.