Naples Jewish Congregation events open to the community

By Chuck Naumoff, Publicity Chair

Join us for the following events this month:

Adult education

Join us Friday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m., when Rabbi Howard Herman will speak on “Growing Older.” A light dinner and services will follow.

As a congregation, NJC is committed to promoting education and reflective discussion of compelling issues that we all face as Americans and Jews. Rabbi Herman is a poignant, insightful and entertaining educator, who generously shares his knowledge and brings about a vibrant and respectful exchange of ideas and beliefs.

We will meet to discuss issues and challenges to growing older. We will explore Jewish teachings related to aging along with additional modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, contemplative listening, art and music (time permitting). We’ll answer the questions: how does Judaism traditionally view older experienced people and what wisdom can Jewish sources impart to us on this inevitable path of life?

Join us for dinner ($10 at the door) after the class and before services. We can continue the discussion or just share the social moment, then attend the Friday night Shabbat service that follows. Dinner reservations may be made by emailing dlechtner@gmail.com or calling Dick Lechtner at 814-882-4578.

Shabbat services

Everyone is welcome to attend our services, which will be held Friday nights, Nov. 3 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday morning, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Join Rabbi Herman, Cantorial Soloist Jane Galler and Music Director Alla Gorelick for song and inspiration in our home at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples. Worship together with the members of the “Small Congregation with a Big Heart.”

Services continue Friday nights and Saturday mornings through May. See our website at naplesjewishcongregation.org for specific dates and times. While there, you can see the various planned activities.