Rabbi Chorny contracts to lead Beth Tikvah another 5 years

Steven Chizzik, President

Regular readers of the Federation Star should be very well aware of the column that is regularly written by Beth Tikvah’s Rabbi Chorny. What is very clear from his column is that Rabbi Chorny is a brilliant scholar as he clearly and thoughtfully delves into his topic, which often surrounds an upcoming Jewish holiday.

Those of us who attend Beth Tikvah regularly know Rabbi Chorny for his Shabbat morning discussions and interpretation of each week’s Parsha. He is always on point, and he clearly relates the week’s Parsha to what is relevant in the world at that moment. Rabbi Chorny also conducts a weekly Tuesday “Eat ’N Learn” class (via Zoom since the pandemic) that focuses on a current event or theme. This class is always well attended, and everyone looks forward to it.

Since the COVID pandemic, Beth Tikvah has been in the forefront of bringing religious services as well as all programming directly to its congregants, both via Zoom as well as livestreaming. This has all been made possible due to the tremendous technological skills of our rabbi. We have been blessed that Rabbi Chorny had the skills to immediately bring Beth Tikvah into everyone’s homes.

Rabbi Chorny is also the artistic creator of our quarterly Trumpet as well as our Weekly Bulletin. He is our stage director, ensuring everyone sees everything that is happening at all times. Rabbi Chorny’s participation is one of the reasons that our Naples Jewish Film Festival is so successful each year.

Rabbi Chorny is about to celebrate 10 years as the spiritual leader of Beth Tikvah and it is my pleasure to announce that Beth Tikvah has just signed a new contract with him, ensuring that he will be leading us for the next five years! We know how lucky we are!

I look forward to continuing to work with my trusted friend and confidant in making Beth Tikvah the most inspirational experience in Southwest Florida.

I, again, would like to remind everyone that Beth Tikvah is now offering new members their first year’s dues free of charge. If you or a friend wishes to experience the warmth and community found at Beth Tikvah, please join us.

Beth Tikvah is the affiliated congregation in Greater Naples of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We are grateful to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples (JFGN) for support of our Scholar in Residence, Naples Jewish Film Festival and All Things Jewish programs.

Beth Tikvah happenings

Sunday, May 1 at 10 a.m. – Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study Monday, May 4 – Yom HaZikaron Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. – Yom

HaAtzma’ut Israel Night Party Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. – Lag

BaOmer Picnic Sunday, May 29 – Yom Yerushalayim Please check the Beth Tikvah website, www.bethtikvahnaples.org, for details of all our events.

Religious services

• Sunday morning services begin at 9 a.m. via Zoom

• Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. in person and on Zoom

• Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. in person and on Zoom

• We convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request.

You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239-537-5257.