Beth Tikvah update

It 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 Beth Tikvah happenings on Zoom:

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 12:15 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Chorny

Wednesdays, March 3 & 10 at 12:15 p.m. – “Jews and Their History” with Rabbi Chorny

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

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.

Yahrzeit minyanim convened upon request.

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