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SYNAGOGUE NEWS
May 2021
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CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES
Chabad Naples update By Rabbi Fishel
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habad of Naples is continuing to care for and serve the community in both traditional and COVID-responsive ways. As we strive to be here for the community in every imaginable way, please don’t hesitate to let us know if you are aware of someone who needs a little TLC.
COVID -19 vaccine assistance We are very grateful to our dedicated team of volunteers who have worked tirelessly and successfully, in most cases, to secure appointments for people in the community who want to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. If you know of someone who needs assistance, please reach out to us and we will attempt to help them make an appointment.
The flying challah & meals from the heart Each week, we send out smiles with an uplifting message in the form of a tasty fresh challah. What a lovely way to say that, during this challenging time, we and the community are here for you! All you do is nominate a recipient via email and we will have it delivered. If you know someone who would appreciate a meal for Shabbat, or just in
general, please let us know. We will be happy to have one sent to those in need and without means to obtain help.
Minyan If you have a yahrzeit or need to say Kaddish, we are always here to help make a minyan during the week. We are grateful to those who help us with this minyan service when called. It is amazing to see how the community comes together for each other.
Volunteer assistance Our volunteers continue to be available if elderly or homebound people need help with shopping for groceries or medicine –– just let us know.
Shabbat services We offer limited, abbreviated indoor Shabbat services from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wearing a mask and social distancing must be observed and the area is cleaned before and after. There is no kiddush. Reservations must be made in advance, seating is limited, and you will receive the full guidelines and policy upon receipt of your RSVP. Safety is our primary concern.
join, please RSVP to our office and we will send you the link. The schedule changes at times, so please reach out to confirm weekly.
Hebrew school We are currently offering in-person Hebrew school, which has been progressing well for the last few months. There will be a special end-of-year Hebrew school celebration. There are still openings. Please sign up if your children wish to participate by calling 239-262-4474 or emailing office@chabadnaples.com. Registration is now open for next year.
Videos Rabbi Fishel offers a video each week. If you want to receive them, you can reach out to us at office@chabadnaples.com to be placed on the weekly email list. You can also view the past 12 months’ worth of videos at www.chabadnaples.com.
Summer camp Summer Camp registration is open for
signup now. This is a very popular, amazing experience for your children and spaces may be limited, so early sign-up is recommended! For more information, visit naplespreschoolofthearts.com.
Shavuot For Shavuot, we will hold an indoor service, carefully maintaining safe protocols of mask wearing and social distancing. Before the holiday, we will offer a special drive-by event, where all we will spread is the love! You will be able to order and pick up a package of some Shavuot love — delicious homemade challah, dairy pastries and more — for your table and/or one to drop off for a friend who would also like some Shavuot love. Place your order at chabadnaples.com/TreatBag. Chabad of Naples and Naples Preschool of the Arts are finding new ways to spread the warmth of Shabbat and the holiday of Shavuot throughout our community. We will also be holding a Special Shavuot Torah event for Hebrew school before Shavuot.
TEMPLE SHALOM
Torah class A Zoom Torah class is being offered Wednesdays at 11 a.m. If you wish to
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emple Shalom continues to offer many virtual opportunities to stay connected during this time of social distancing. In addition to the events listed below, please visit our YouTube channel, Temple Shalom Naples, for beautiful music from Cantor Donna Azu and previously recorded programs from Rabbi Adam Miller, Cantor Donna Azu, Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Rabbi James Perman and Rabbi Frank Muller. Follow us on Facebook, TempleShalom NaplesFL, 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 Our Shabbat services, via our livestream (found on our website under the Media tab) and Facebook Live on the Temple Shalom Facebook page, are held Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.
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Havdalah service Held every Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., the Havdalah service is live on
our Facebook page and interactive on Zoom. On May 8, we will be joined by musician Jacob Kraus. Please email info@naplestemple.org for the link.
Saturday Morning Torah Study This is held every Saturday at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Please email info@naplestemple.org for the link.
Stories of Music Facilitated by Cantor Donna Azu, Stories of Music will be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. This 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 AmericanJewish experience through stories of the evolving nature of Jewish music. On May 12, the topic will be “Musical Lights Unto the Nations: Ernest Bloch & Leonard Bernstein.” Please email info@naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.
For a continuously updated community calendar, visit www.jewishnaples.org.
