SYNAGOGUE NEWS
March 2021
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TEMPLE SHALOM
Temple Shalom events open to the community By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications
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emple Shalom offers many virtual opportunities to stay connected. In addition to the events listed below, please visit our YouTube channel, Temple Shalom Naples, for beautiful music from Cantor Donna Azu as well as previously recorded programs from Rabbi Adam Miller, Cantor Donna Azu, Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Rabbi James Perman and Rabbi Frank Muller. Follow us on Facebook, TempleShalomNaplesFL, for informational links and live content. For Zoom links to our other programs and events, please send a request to info@naplestemple.org. Shabbat services are available via our livestream (found on our website under
the Media tab) and Facebook Live on the Temple Shalom Facebook page, Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Havdalah service takes place every Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., live on our Facebook page and interactive on Zoom. On March 13, special guest, musician Jacob Kraus, joins us for Havdalah. Please email info@naplestemple.org for the link. Saturday Morning Torah Study happens every Saturday at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Please email info@naplestemple.org for the link. Stories of Music is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
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. Each class offers a broad range of musically related topics about the American Jewish experience. On March 3, the topic will be “The Times They Are a Changin’ Part 2: Innovators & Influencers.” Please email info@naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.
Decade of Distinction Scholar Series World-class scholars will be interacting with us in a series of virtual learning
opportunities. This series is generously underwritten by the Shirley and Henry Kraus Scholar-in-Residence Fund. Please email info@naplestemple.org for the Zoom link to each of these upcoming events. • March 4 at 7 p.m. - Rabbi Gary Zola, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of the American Jewish Experience & Reform Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Cincinnati • March 8 at 7 p.m. - Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D., Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
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BETH TIKVAH
Beth Tikvah update
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t is hard to believe that a year has passed since COVID-19 first struck. No one would have predicted that we would still be battling this virus. Gratefully, we have stayed connected in Beth Tikvah by means of Zoom and streaming. Much appreciation is sent to everyone, especially Rabbi Chorny, who has worked so diligently in the most difficult of times to make Beth Tikvah a home of learning.
Film festival The Naples Jewish Film Festival continues on March 5, 6 and 7, with “The Crossing;” March 12, 13 and 14, with “Broken Mirrors;” closing with “A Starry Sky above the Roman Ghetto” the weekend of March 19, 20 and 21. All movies will be viewed in the comfort of your living room. Please contact office@bethtikvah. us or call 239-434-1818 to subscribe and receive the Zoom link.
All things Jewish Keeping with our “All things Jewish programs,” Rabbi Chorny will be conducting a two-part course on “Jews and their History.” Part 1 begins on Wednesday, March 3 at 12:15 p.m. Part 2 continues
on March 10 at 12:15 p.m. Please contact office@bethtikvah.us to register.
Lecture series Our 2021 lecture series concludes on Thursday, March 11, when speaker Sam Geist will talk on “How Technology Changes Our Lives Every Single Minute.” Geist will take us on a ride to the future, outlining his projections for future trends in technology and how they will impact our lives. Go to our website, www.beth tikvahnaples.org, for the Zoom link.
And more… It was our hope to be able to enjoy the Beth Tikvah Celebration in 2021; however, it has been decided to once again postpone this event until it is safe for us to gather together in 2022. Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study brings friendship and intellectual stimulation monthly. This month, we will meet on Sunday, March 14 at 11 a.m. All women interested in attending are welcome. Go to our website, www. bethtikvahnaples.org, for the Zoom link. Just after the start of the pandemic last year, many of us were blessed with
the opportunity to gather for Seder. This year, that will once again be an option. On Saturday, March 27, Beth Tikvah will host a virtual Passover Seder. Services begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Seder. Reservations are necessary. Please contact office@bethtikvah.us for reservations. Beth Tikvah is the Greater Naples congregation affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for 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.
March 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 – Naples Jewish Film Festival Films No. 2, 3 and 4 Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. – Speaker series featuring Sam Geist Sunday, March 14 at 11 a.m. – Rosh Chodesh Nisan Women’s Study Saturday, March 27 at 6:15 p.m. – Services and First Passover Seder
March Beth Tikvah happenings on Zoom:
Religious services streaming schedule
Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Chorny Tuesday, March 2 – Naples Jewish Film Festival exclusive Director’s event Wednesdays, March 3 & 10 at 12:15 p.m. – “Jews and Their History” with Rabbi Chorny
JEWISH CONGREGATION OF MARCO ISLAND
Beth Tikvah Co-Presidents Shelley Goodman and Sue Hammerman
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. Yahrzeit minyanim convened upon request. You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239-537-5257.
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What a year! By Sue Baum, President
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his March marks a year since the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island began livestreaming Friday evening services, followed by our Saturday Torah study and services via Zoom, our 20th year of the Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival and the 27th year of the Saul I. Stern Cultural Series via livestreaming. Who would’ve thought! We established an advisory task force of congregants to guide us, with Dr. Gregory Poland of the Mayo Clinic as an additional advisor. The task force meets on a regular basis and recommends that we continue to use these methods to bring our Jewish community together.
Despite our restrictions, March is a busy month.
Let us entertain you On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., the 27th year of the Saul I. Stern Cultural Series presents Frank Del Pizzo, a magnificent singer and entertainer with a magical voice and a quick wit! Frank has entertained in Las Vegas and top comedy clubs, and has traveled the country and world delivering laugh after laugh wherever he goes. Just the ticket while we are so confined. Del Pizzo will have you in stitches, making you laugh with his trueto-life stories and Jersey attitude. Join us
as this New Jersey native takes us on a wild ride! Our Sidney R. Hoffman Jewish Film Festival, the first in Southwest Florida, continues with another great film in March. Save Sunday, March 14 on your calendars for a complimentary viewing from the JCMI website.
Book club Not to be missed is our monthly Book Club on March 16 and the Rabbi’s LifeLong Learning Series on March 21. All of JCMI’s upcoming events can be found on the JCMI website at www.marcojcmi.com. Check out our
“Home” page for quick event links, information and printable handouts relating to our Friday and Saturday services as well as our Saturday morning Torah study. The “Flyers & Information” page has all the details and flyers of our upcoming cultural and film events. The “Online Services” page has quick links to our livestream services and the Zoom link to our Saturday Torah study and services, as well as links to our printable handouts. Have a question? Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call our friendly staff at 239-642-0800 Monday through Friday.
