Beth Tikvah of Naples - Vol. 3 No. 2 Fall 2008

RABBI’S MESSAGE

Shalom:

During the Holy Day Season. we add a special psalm into our daily services. Psalm 27 is recited from the first day of Elul until the end of Sukkot. It is interesting that our sages selected this psalm. In the middle there is the famous quote:

“One thing I ask of G-d, one thing I desire, to dwell in the house of G-d all the days of my life, to behold G-d's glory and to visit in G-d's palace.”

I believe that all of us have something important to learn from this verse. We all know there are two types of Jews. There are those that are regular shul attendees. They go every week to shul. The shul is like their home. They see the synagogue as G-d's house. Then there are those who attend rarely. They go to shul on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and stay away the rest of the year. They view G-d's house as a palace

There is something that both types of Jews can learn from each other. Those that attend all of the time should focus on how special the synagogue is. They should learn to see G-d's house more like a palace. They should realize how special their synagogue is. Conversely, those that attend infrequently should strive to make the synagogue more like their home. They should try to be more comfortable in shul and make their synagogue their own.

It is interesting that the verse also stresses the common goal of both types of shul attendees.

“To behold the glory of G-d.”

Isn't that what it is all about?

I invite you to attend shul on a regular shabbat. You too will behold the glory of G-d

Shana Tova,
Rabbi Chezi Zionce

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KICK-OFF TO KABBALAT

On Friday October 17 and Friday November 21 we continue our popular monthly get-together at which we enjoy a light dairy dinner followed by singing and learning – all in preparation for the entrance to Shabbat.

Be on hand by 6pm for the meal, the melodies, and the mulling things over. The Friday night service begins at 7:30pm. We must know if you are planning to join in the dinner so we can plan accordingly. Space is limited, so RSVP by phone or email as soon as possible. Donation suggested.

BETH TIKVAH OF NAPLES, INC.

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RABBI: Chezi Zionce

BOARD MEMBERS / OFFICERS:

President – Stuart Kaye

Vice President & editor – Phil Jason

Secretary – Linda Scheinberg

Treasurer – Harvey Rosenthal

At Large – David Sivakoff

At Large – Linda Zell Randall

At Large – Ari Schneider

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HIGH HOLY DAY PARKING

Text Box: Please note that on Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 9, 14, 15, 21 & 22 we must do our daytime (business hours) parking in the Wilson Professional Center, one block south of the synagogue on Bailey Lane.

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS

Gene & Andy Sipe, Mickey & Michela Levine, Motti & Yifat Tadmor and family, Bruce & Ruth Bier, Justin & Heather Land and family, Leonard & Arlene Brown, Melvin & Sharon Bernstein, Dana Collins & family, Dr. Elliot & Joyce Zaleznik, Stephen Zaleznik and family, Beverly Sarofsky.

SPONSORS NEEDED

One of the pleasures of Shabbat services is the social hour that follows. We sit down to enjoy a snack or meal, and in this relaxed, congenial atmosphere spend some quality time getting to know one another better. We should all take a turn or two sponsoring a Friday night Oneg Shabbat or a Saturday Kiddush Luncheon – the quality of which has made us justly famous! Why not celebrate a birthday or anniversary – or simply honor one or more of your hard-working co-congregants by contributing to the family feeling of Beth Tikvah? With a $100 contribution, you can sponsor an Oneg Shabbat; a Kiddush luncheon can be sponsored for $180. Call Arleen at 455-8811 to pick your date.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

On Monday October 27 at 7:30pm, we will discuss Tamara Yellin’s collection, Tales of the Ten Lost Tribes. Publishers Weekly writes: “In Yellin's 10 serenely crafted stories, the plight of the wandering Jew is manifested in various outsiders, adventurers or those who are simply restless and homesick. Each brief tale is named for one of Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, exiled in Assyria and scattered across the globe according to the Old Testament.” A handy way to purchase this just-released title is to visit our website, www.bethtikvahnaples.org and then click on the amazon.com link to order this or any other title or product.

Future book discussion meetings are planned for November 17 and December 15. Check our website for details.

THEATER TRIP

We have reserved a block of tickets for the Sunday, February 15 production of Golda’s Balcony, which will be performed at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts at 8pm. This production stars Tovah Feldshuh, who has been awarded many times over for her performance in this role. If you’d like to join the gang of playgoers, please call Phil at 598-2880 for information about availability. Price is $65.

DIRECTIONS – find us in the Everglades Professional Center, west side of Airport Pulling Rd., approximately one mile south of Pine Ridge Rd. We are on the 2^nd floor of the only two–story building.

To Contact Rabbi Zionce

Home phone: (239) 692-8175

Cell: (239) 777-9525

email: rabbichezizionce@gmail.com

FEATURED FALL EVENTS

NOVEMBER 14-15 - SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE SHABBAT. Not yet confirmed. Details coming later.

DECEMBER 6 AT 7:30PM - SOCIAL GET-TOGETHER – An evening of relaxed social-izing with the Beth Tikvah family. $15 per person. Desserts and other refreshments – probably at the Sterling Oaks Clubhouse. Expecting some Israeli food, singing & dancing. RSVP to Ari at 404-6240.

DECEMBER 21 AT 11:30AM at Beth Tikvah:

LATKE LUNCH – Prepare for Chanukah with a lunch of latkes, salads, and beverages. Designed for adults and children with songs and holiday cheer. Donations requested. RSVP to Phil at 598-2880.

DECEMBER 24 AT 6PM at Sterling Oaks:

NY STYLE KOSHER DELI AND GAME NIGHT

– a long name for an annual tradition during which we stuff ourselves on superb kosher deli, play all kinds of board games and card games, and enjoy each other’s company. $35 per person must be paid in advance. RSVP to Arleen at 455-8811.

TORAH DEDICATION CAMPAIGN

Our main fundraiser for the year just beginning is the Torah Dedication / Tree of Life Campaign that begins immediately and runs through the end of December.

When Beth Tikvah was in dire need of an additional Sefer Torah, Harvey Rosenthal’s request to the successor congregation of a Maryland synagogue he once served as president bore fruit. In years past, Harvey had been president of Temple Israel in Silver Spring, Maryland. With the usual shifts of the Jewish population over time, that synagogue merged with another, Beth Tikvah of Rockville, Maryland to become Tikvat Israel. Both synagogues were founded in the 1950s, and the merger occurred in 1997. This Sefer Torah, in a combined congregation with many others, fell out of use. Perhaps it is beshert that this Sefer Torah comes to us from a home with the same name in its history. Through Harvey’s initiative, and a modest donation, this Sefer Torah is reborn in Naples. We will have a dedication ceremony/celebration on February 8. See insert for more info.

TODAH RABAH

Oneg Shabbat & Kiddush Sponsors: Judy & Harvey Rosenthal in honor of Rabbi Zionce and the Board; Shelly & Bob Goodman in honor of Bob’s birthday; the Kaye family; the BT Board in honor of our new members; Arleen & David Sivakoff in memory of Arleen’s mother, Fannie Ruth Liebowitz Gelband; Ruth & Phil Jason in memory of Ruth’s father, Benjamin Epstein; Edythe & Harold Winters in honor of Harold’s birthday and their 64^th anniversary; Robin & Bryan Austin in honor of their anniversary; Jill, Carlos, and Jordan Weil in honor of Noah’s birthday; Elisha & Steven Cohen in honor of Evan’s birthday.

General Donations: Hope Silverstein, Jane Silverstein Kiena, Jacqueline & Henry Hasson, Ted Epstein, Karen Ezrine, Morton Rosenberg, Burt Meisner, Gerald Stone, Anita Kronick, Pete Lebowitz, Bruce & Sandy Mazer, Edythe & Harold Winters.

Recent High Holiday Donations (partial):

Arlene & Leonard Brown for Flower Fund; Judith & Ross Anderson for Youth Education Program; Edythe & Harold Winters for Flower Fund & Prayer Book Fund; Ruth & Phil Jason for Youth Education Program; Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Girsh for Prayer Book Fund; Sandy & Bruce Mazer for Flower & Prayer Book Fund; Shereen & David Willens for Flower Funds; Ann & Joseph Weiss for Flower Fund; Andy & Gene Sipe for Prayer Book Fund; Rosalee & Jerry Bogo for general fund; Arleen & David Sivakoff for general fund.

CALENDAR: OCTOBER-DECEMBER

Oct 1 – Rosh Hashanah II at 9:00am

Oct 3 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Oct 4 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Oct 8 – Kol Nidre at 7pm

Oct 9 – Yom Kippur at 9am

Oct 10 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Oct 11 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Oct 13 – Erev Shavuot at 7:30pm

Oct 14 – Sukkot I at 9:30am

Oct 15 – Sukkot II at 9:30am

Oct 17 – “Eat & Learn” Shabbat at 6pm

Oct 18 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Oct 20 – Erev Shemini Atzeret at 7:30pm

Oct 21 – Shemini Atzeret at 9:30am

Erev Simchat Torah at 7:30pm

Oct 22 – Simchat Torah at 9:30am

Oct 23 – Board Meeting at 7pm

Oct 24 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Oct 25 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Oct 27 – Book Group at 7:30pm

Oct 31 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Nov 1 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Nov 7 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Nov 8 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Nov 14 – S-I-R Shabbat at 7:30pm

Nov 15 – S-I-R Shabbat at 9:30am

Nov 17 – Book Group

Nov 19 – Board Meeting at 7pm

Nov 21 – “Eat & Learn” Shabbat at 6pm

Nov 22 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Nov 28 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Nov 29 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Dec 5 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Dec 6 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Social Mixer at 7:30pm

Dec 12 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Dec 13 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Dec 15 – Book Group at 7:30pm

Dec 17 – Board Meeting at 7pm

Dec 19 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Dec 20 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am

Dec 21 – Latke Lunch at 11:30am

Dec 24 – Kosher Deli & Game Night 6pm

Dec 26 – Shabbat Service at 7:30pm

Dec 27 – Shabbat Service at 9:30am