Beth Tikvah update

As the season winds down, we can look back with pride. COVID-19 made this the most unusual season ever. We were forced to discover inventive ways to stay connected. Zoom and streaming became familiar means to meet those needs.

Our first challenge was to celebrate Passover virtually. We did so, both in 2020 and 2021, allowing all who wished, to enjoy the holiday together on Zoom.

This paved our way to embrace virtual High Holiday Services, which were made special with Zoom Torah blessings by our congregation, as well as musical interludes by Cantor Frani Goodman, Cantor Rabbi Hilary Chorny and Cantor Nicole Chorny.

It is our hope to celebrate the High Holidays in 2021 with some in-person attendance. Our services will continue to be available by Zoom and streaming for those who wish to participate in that manner.

Our All Things Jewish educational programs were also conducted virtually. Highlights included our Lecture series, three musical programs with Jewish Jazz, the Chorny Women of Influence concert, as well as our Scholar in Residence weekend with Dr. Sandra Lilienthal.

Beth Tikvah Past Co-Presidents Shelley Goodman and Sue Hammerman

The Naples Jewish Film Festival provided four excellent movies for the community and an informative evening with the producer of the first movie, “They Ain’t Ready for Me,” showcasing Tamar Manasseh. We are grateful to everyone who helped support the Naples Jewish Film Festival and the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Many of us have received our COVID- 19 vaccinations; however, the need to be careful, stay physically distanced and wear masks continues.

Upcoming events

We at Beth Tikvah have extended our programs to allow our congregation and the community to stay socially connected, virtually, as needed. Here are some of the programs coming in May:

• Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study Group will meet this month on Sunday, May 9 at 11 a.m. All women who are interested in attending are welcome.

• On May 16, Erev Shavuot and Rabbi Chorny will conduct a study session at 8 p.m.

• The third concert in our Jewish Jazz with Amici series will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.

• Sampson Giad will be our speaker on Sunday, May 23 at 4 p.m.

Please visit our website, www.beth tikvahnaples.org, for the Zoom link to all events and to make reservations as needed. Further additions to our programing will be announced as they are scheduled. Please refer to our website for the most recent information throughout the summer months.

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 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.

Officers and Trustees 2021-2023

We are pleased to announce the election of Officers and Trustees for 2021-2023 at our 14h Annual Membership Meeting held on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Our new President, Steven Chizzik, will be announcing plans for the reopening of Beth Tikvah. Please visit our website for more information.

Beth Tikvah happenings on Zoom in May 2021

Sunday, May 9 at 11 a.m. – Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study

Sunday, May 16 at 8 p.m. – Erev Shavuot Study

Monday, May 17 at 9 a.m. – Shavuot Services

Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. – Jewish Jazz Concert

Sunday, May 23 at 4 p.m. – Speaker Sampson Giad

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.