Temple Shalom events open to the community

By Jeanette Fischer, Temple Shalom Director of Communications

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Engaging adult learners in life-enhancing study of Jewish texts, Melton is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world and Temple Shalom is the only location in Southwest Florida offering this innovative, professionally developed curriculum. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/learn/adults for more information and a registration link or call 239-455-2233.

Wise Aging: Sacred Living

This groundbreaking program specifi cally designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood is facilitated by Rabbi Adam Miller and Missy Balsam. Eight classes, meeting every other Thursday, begin Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Course fee of $54 includes course book. Register at tinyurl.com/VRRE2PSC.

Jewish spirituality

Missy Balsam, will lead this class that focuses on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other mindful practices. Eight classes, meeting every other Thursday, begin Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Course fee is $36. Register at tinyurl.com/mjfxx35b.

Adult Hebrew

Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn the letters and vowels of the Hebrew alphabet? Do you wish you could read many of the essential Hebrew blessings and prayers? Join this daytime Hebrew class for adults. Contact the Temple Shalom offi ce at 239-4553030. The cost is $36 for Temple Shalom members and $50 for nonmembers.

Torah Talk

Join this lay-led discussion of the week’s Torah portion every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. Contact the Temple Shalom offi ce at info@naplestemple.org.

Jewish Yoga

Join yoga teacher Missy Balsam, via Zoom, as she guides you through an all-levels gentle yoga stretch session interwoven with Jewish spiritual teachings, designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Open to all, no experience necessary. The cost is $54 for an eightweek session held Mondays beginning Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. Call the Temple Shalom offi ce to register.

Shabbat ShaPlay

Join Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane on Saturday, Jan. 15 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.

Stories of Music

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, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., 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. Contact the Temple Shalom offi ce to register.

A look at hunger and food insecurity in our community

Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. A series of forums will be presented via Zoom by the Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV) of Temple Shalom. Each forum features two well-respected experts from our community. Learn how to help combat hunger and food insecurity. Contact the Temple Shalom offi ce at 239-455-3030.

Soulful Shabbat

Join us on Friday evening, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. for the very popular Soulful Shabbat, a musical Shabbat service conducted entirely in song and accompanied by a professional band. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mitzvah Day

If you are looking to make a difference in helping combat hunger in our community, you won’t want to miss this — Sunday, Jan. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. Feel the joy of participating in a great social action event and experience the unique opportunity to help package 50,000 meals for Meals of Hope with hundreds of our One Family members.

The Blood Mobile from the Community Blood Center will also be on site. Those wishing to donate are encouraged to make an appointment with Jane Perman by email at janeperman@icloud.com. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Other opportunities to participate include donating toiletries for students in need right here in Collier County (and helping to pack them), baking dog biscuits for the animal shelter and more! For more information on how you can help, visit the Temple Shalom website.

Artists-in-Residence weekend

“A Gift of Music,” featuring Cantor Julia Cadrain and singer-songwriter, Elana Arian will take place Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30. Our guest artists will join us for Friday evening service, perform a concert Saturday evening and join children and families Sunday morning during the religious school program. For more information on the Artists-inResidence event, please see our ad in this issue of the Federation Star or visit the Temple Shalom website.