Naples Jewish Congregation events open to the community

By Chuck Naumoff, NJC Publicity Chair

Join us Friday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m., when Rabbi Howard Herman will speak about “Wise Aging with Joy and Resilience and Spirit.” Light dinner and services to follow.

As a congregation, NJC is committed to promote education and reflective discussion regarding the compelling issues we face as Americans and Jews.

Rabbi Herman is a poignant, insightful and entertaining educator, who generously shares his knowledge, bringing 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. The discussion will include how Judaism traditionally views older experienced people and Jewish wisdom for this inevitable path of life.

Join us for dinner (for a fee) 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. Please make your dinner reservation at WelcometoNJC@gmail.com.

Shabbat services

Everyone is welcome to attend our services, which will be held Fridays, Oct. 6, 13 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21 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 members of the “Small Congregation with a Big Heart.”

Services continue Friday nights and Saturday mornings through May 2024. Go to naplesjewishcongregation.org for specific dates and times. While there, take a look at the various planned activities.