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Federation Star
COMMUNITY FOCUS
February 2022
Temple Shalom events open to the community By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications
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emple Shalom is happy to offer several events open to all this month.
Torah Talk Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. Please contact the Temple Shalom office at info@ naplestemple.org for the Zoom link.
Jewish Yoga Join yoga teacher Missy Balsam via Zoom as she guides you through an all-level gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. This class
will be practiced lying down and seated on the floor. Open to all; no experience necessary. The cost for this 8-week session, held on Mondays at 11 a.m., is $54. Call the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom information.
Shabbat ShaPlay Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. as we sing, dance, play and celebrate Shabbat in the park. All young families are invited to attend. Temple Shalom membership is not required. To register, contact Paolette Matute, education administrative assistant, at 239-455-2233 or pmatute@naplestemple.org.
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Facilitated by Cantor Donna Azu, Stories of Music is an adult education project of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, this series continues with “The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: The Crucial ’60s,” exploring how music of Israel grew in the consciousness of American Jews and penetrated American culture generally. This program is offered via Zoom at 10 a.m. Contact the Temple Shalom office to register and receive the Zoom link.
A look at hunger and food insecurity in our community Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m., a series of forums presented via Zoom by the TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers) of Temple Shalom begins. Each forum features two well-respected experts from our community offering the opportunity to learn how we can help combat hunger and food insecurity. For more information, contact the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.
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Scholar-in-Residence weekend Friday, Feb. 25 thorugh Sunday, Feb. 27, Rabbi Norman Cohen, professor emeritus of Midrash at HUC-JIR/New York, joins us for a weekend of informative lectures on the theme of “Moses as Every Person.” The lecture series kicks off during Shabbat services on Friday evening with “Moses’ Struggle with His Own Self-Doubts: Confronting Our Own Demons.” On Saturday, during the Kiddush luncheon following the services, Rabbi Cohen continues the series with “Moses Suffers the Loss of Miriam and Aaron: Dealing with the Deaths of Those Whom We Love.” On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., the series concludes with the topic, “Moses as Brother: His Relationship with Miriam and Aaron, and Our Relationships as Siblings.” These events are free and open to the public. For more information on the Scholar-in-Residence program, visit the Temple Shalom website or contact the Temple Shalom education office at education@naplestemple.org. The Scholar-in-Residence program is generously supported by the Shirley and Henry Kraus Scholar-in-Residence Fund.
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Sheila & Alvin Becker In honor of Sheila & Alvin Becker Gabriel Gonzalez
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Linda & Julien Hofberg In memory of Dr. Howard Kane Barbara & Gene Goldenziel
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Ilene Blaz In honor of your special birthday Caryn & Steve Gross
Cantor Hari Jacobsen In memory of Jack Jacobsen Jane Schiff
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Patti Boochever In honor of your son’s marriage Lea & Michael Bendes Board of Directors of the Women’s Cultural Alliance
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Lisa Ratner In memory of Norman Perl Joan & Marc Saperstein
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Marilyn Davidson In honor of your special birthday Arlene & Michael Sobol
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Marsha Goldstein In memory of Geraldine Feder-Laurence Nancy Garfien
Sally Randall In memory of Jeffrey Randall Arlene & Michael Sobol
Ferne Walpert In memory of Fran Bowman Susan Cohen
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To place a Tribute in the Federation Star in honor or memory of someone, please contact Janine Hudak at the Federation office at 239-263-4205 or jhudak@jewishnaples.org. Tributes require a minimum donation of $18. A note card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the person or loved one you designate. Tributes help further the work of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.
