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34 Federation Star April 2019 Temple Shalom Preschool update By Seyla Cohen, Preschool Director March was an exciting month for us. We started off honoring our incredible teachers with Teacher Appreciation Week. Our wonderful POTS committee set up a week of themed gifts and treats for our teachers who all work so hard throughout the year, giving their all to our precious preschool children. Our 2 nd Annual Purim Carnival was another great success. Because of the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, we were able to bring a petting zoo, Too Tall Torrie, a bounce house, an obstacle course and other great activities. Of course, there were hamentashen, and our very own Ms. Jane, aka, Queen Esther, presented the Purim puppet show. Coming up this month is Camp Day, when our students will get a taste of what will be offered at our camps this summer. During the long summer, we offer a wonderful way to occupy and enrich the lives of our campers: Camp Shalom, for those in the 2- to 4-year age range; and Camp Einstein for boys and girls 5-8. Both camps offer seven weekly sessions beginning June 3. As in the past, Camp Shalom provides a fun-filled program for the younger crew, including music, art, water play, science, technology, storyland and dance. New friendships are formed and social interaction, so important at this age, is sustained. A weekly theme entertains little ones, making each week a new and exciting experience. For older kids, Camp Einstein provides a wonderful link between a carefree atmosphere and maintaining a stimulating educational environment. Parents concerned about keeping learning alive and inquisitive minds active have come to welcome this wonderful program. Literature, science, math, reading, technology and art are provided in a relaxed and engaging climate helping to provide continuity in education during the long summer holiday. We are also looking forward to our TSP Passover Seder. Our families all Preschool of the Arts update By Ettie Zaklos, Preschool Director March felt like one long joyous celebration at Preschool of the Arts. And why wouldn’t it? Purim was in the air! Our school community joined together in grand fashion with an elaborate “Purim in Italy” party that was enjoyed by all. Our children got into the spirit of the festivities at school, dressing up in costumes, singing Purim songs and baking hamentashen. In art class, the children designed and decorated beautiful baskets that they filled with yummy goodies. The children then gifted their basket to a friend in the Purim custom of Mishloach Manot, encouraging sharing, giving and friendship. Many of the themes and values our school shares with the children about the holiday stem from our tradition. The Purim story is told in the Book of Esther, the only book of the Bible that does not contain the name nor any reference to G-d. It seems as if the Jewish victory over Haman was due to wonderful coincidences and ordinary good luck. But G-d often works in ways that are not apparent, in ways that appear to be chance. It is up to us to uncover that hidden-ness of the Divine/human relationship and acknowledge its place in our lives. Taking this message to human relationships – friendships, even strangers – we share a world together and it is wonderful to take the time to acknowledge the connections we have with each other. Purim reminds us that there is always a special relationship to celebrate. All we need to do is stop, think about it and tap into it. And that’s what Purim asks of us to do – to stop and think about the people dear to us and show our appreciation. We give each other gifts of food to express our gratitude for the relationship. Here at Preschool of the Arts we are a family. We share common goals and aspirations for our children and know the value in creating relationships. That is why March also hosted one of our most popular events of the year – Grandparents and Special Friends Day! Grandparents and special friends joined us for a “Picnic Party,” a wonderful interactive day of fun and inspiring activities to nurture that special intergenerational bond. Our school body has grown significantly over the years and we always work to maintain an intimate experience join together in celebrating the joyous holiday of Passover and get a taste of a mini-Seder. Temple Shalom Preschool Art Show We are pleased to announce that this year’s Temple Shalom Preschool Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. The art show committee promises this year will be like no other. With the Kentucky Derby as the theme, they will be planning an unforgettable evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, interactive entertainment, silent auctions and, of course, the children’s artwork. Each year, pieces crafted by children at the preschool adorn the walls of the social hall where parents gather to view artwork created by their children under the guidance of Art Director Linda Ginsberg. Such an exhibition gives the children a sense of pride and confidence, so important to the self-esteem of our preschool students. The Annual Art Show is an opportunity for parents, relatives, congregants for our dear grandparents so they can really connect with their grandchildren. This year, we facilitated that bonding by hosting our grandparents in three separate shifts. The program focused on how grandchildren make life “one happy picnic” and highlighted themes of joy, family and connection. We know that being a grandparent is one of the greatest gifts in life and we were honored to recognize the special role grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives. Throughout the day, we were inspired to witness the nachat (overwhelming pride and joy) on all our grandparents’ faces, beaming as the children demonstrated their tremendous accomplishments and growth. Most wonderful of all, was the way the children burst with pride, as each one felt like a million dollars – special and loved by their grandparents. It is truly only grandparents who can bring so much joy! Want to bring a smile to your child’s face? Sign FOCUS ON YOUTH GRANT RECIPIENT and friends to gather, mingle and enjoy a pleasant evening of wine, refreshments and music. At the same time, they are given the opportunity to purchase students’ creations, participate in the silent auction, and bid on many other items and services auctioned and raffled off. As in the past, the evening will prove a welcoming, warm and attentive fundraiser from which students, families and the preschool benefit. In addition to providing funds for our enrichment program, moneys raised during this event, along with Jewish Federation of Greater Naples grants, provide funds to support scholarships for Temple Shalom Preschool families in need of aid with tuition. For more information on our incredible program, please call me at 239.455.3227. GRANT RECIPIENT Grandparents Day at Preschool of the Arts N B I B him or her up for Summer of the Arts! Our summer experience is like dozens of specialty camps rolled into one. Families can sign up for all six weeks or anyAa of our three, two-week sessions, whichm run from June 3 - July 12. Enrollmenta is filling up fast! With high demandt and limited availability, we encouragei prospective families to enroll today. Forb more information, call 239.263.2620 orJ visit www.NaplesPreschooloftheArts. t com. n I I G C l l Sign up for The PJ Library and you’ll receive a FREE, high-quality children’s book or CD each month. The PJ Library will enrich your family’s life with Jewish stories and songs – and it’s absolutely FREE for families with children from six months up to eight years of age in Collier County. The PJ Library is brought to the Greater Naples community by the Naples Senior Center at JFCS. For more information, please call 239.325.4444. Photo courtesy of The PJ Library
FOCUS ON YOUTH / SYNAGOGUES aples BBYO happenings y Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region n February, four teens from Naples represented our community at International Convention, an incredible eekend that brings together 3,000 Jewish teens from 50 countries. To learn more about International Convention, visit aza/bbg.bbyo. org/ic. Last month, the Naples middle school program travled to Fort Myers for a spring training aseball game. We had a blast taking Jessica Zimmerman in the game and Jake Jaffe even caught a ball! Are you a middle or high school student who needs some community service hours? On Sunday, April 7, Naples and Fort Myers BBYO will be participating in BBYO’s international day of giving called JServe. Our cause this year is to create awareness and assist the homeless children in our area. There are approximately 800 homeless children in need of food every day when they April 2019 Federation Star leave school in Naples. If you would like to help our cause, please donate food or, preferably, gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores. Drop them off or send them to Jessica Zimmerman, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., #2201, Naples, FL 34109. Everything donated will be directly given to a homeless child in our community. We will be collecting donations through April 7. If you are in grades 6-12, contact me if you would 35 GRANT RECIPIENT like to get involved on April 7. Are you a parent of a child in grades 6-12? If so, you are invited to join Naples and Fort Myers parents for a night out at Painting with a Twist (13500 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 7, Naples) on Thursday, April 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $5. RSVP to jesszim merman@bbyo.org. To be added to our email mailing list, to contact local staff about upcoming programs, or for general information, please email me. SYNAGOGUES eth Tikvah update Phil Jason President s I write my last column as Beth Tikvah’s president, our congregants are receiving materials nd proxies for our annual membership eeting, which will take place at 11:00 .m. on March 24. The package contains he slate developed by our Nominatng Committee and approved by our oard. I’m confident that the Naples ewish community will applaud both he continuity in our leadership and the ew voices that will shape our destiny. will become immediate past president. intend, as well, to remain active on the reater Naples Jewish Book Festival ommittee. The last four years have been a chalenge and a pleasure, and I wish the new eadership team the greatest success. During such times of change, it BETH TIKVAH www.bethtikvahnaples.org / 239-434-1818 is only appropriate to remember the sterling, comprehensive leadership of Rabbi Ammos Chorny, who will soon be enjoying a Sabbatical summer in Israel. April Happenings Our Rosh Chodesh Women’s Study Group will meet on Sunday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. Lynne Marie Laval-Yeh is facilitating, speaking on “Environmental Issues for People of Faith.” How did we get where we are and what can we do about it? Attention will be paid to Judaism’s special ability to wrestle with challenging issues and to discover solutions. Contact Elaine Kamin for details at elainekamin@gmail.com. As we have recently done during the spring months, we will offer a three-part Jewish film series. On Thursday, April 11, Elliott Gould narrates the Emmy Award-winning documentary A Yiddish World Remembered, which revisits the beautiful Eastern European Jewish world before the horrifying aftermath of World War II. Using rare archival films, vintage photos, personal recollections, traditional cantorial and more, it becomes an emotional portrayal of Jewish traditions, religious treasures, the fascinating language of Yiddish, and life as it was. RSVP to 239.434.1818. Our annual Chametz Bash takes place on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. This fun meal allows us to rid our homes of foods we will not be eating during Pesach. We request that such unopened packages of food be donated to the food pantry at the Naples Senior Center at JFCS. Bring your donations by April 18 to Beth Tikvah, enjoy the meal, and we will get the donations to the food pantry. Those soon heading to your northern homes can take this opportunity to clear out your Naples kitchens. The cost for the event is $10 for adults, $6 for children, with a $33 family maximum. RSVP to 239.434.1818 or bethtikvahnaples@icloud.com, or visit https://www.bethtikvahnaples.org. As usual, we will hold a Kosher First Seder at Beth Tikvah. The Seder on Friday, April 19 will begin after a 7:00 p.m. Shabbat/Erev Pesach service. The cost is $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers; under 13 is half price. See the information and ordering link on our website or call the synagogue office. The next morning, our Shabbat/ Yom Tov service will begin at 9:30 a.m. We will conclude our Pesach week on Friday, April 26 with a 9:00 a.m. service including Yizkor. Religious Services Schedule Friday services begin at 6:15 p.m. “In season” they follow a “social hour” beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy friendship, wine and a nibble. Saturday services begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with a Kiddush luncheon. Each Sunday through winter and early spring we offer a minyan at 9:00 a.m.We convene Yahrzeit minyanim upon request. Please join us at any service. Our participatory worship services and most other events are held at 1459 Pine Ridge Road, just west of Mission Square Plaza. For more information, call 239.434.1818, email bethtikvah naples@aol.com or visit www.bethtik vahnaples.org. You can reach Rabbi Chorny directly at 239.537.5257. CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF NAPLES www.chabadnaples.com / 239-262-4474 Chabad Jewish Center of Naples update Torah Completion On February 4, we joined together to celebrate the beginning of a new Torah scroll that would embody the exceptional unity of the Naples community. This scroll was commissioned exclusively for, and sponsored by, Patricia Adkins and the Chabad Naples and Preschool of the Arts community. The Torah’s completion at a communitywide celebration on Sunday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m., is the joyous culmination of that amazing group effort and a testament to our special Naples community, Chabad Naples and Preschool of the Arts family. We take great pleasure in inviting you to attend the monumental dedication Ceremony and Celebration of the writing of a new Torah scroll in honor of the entire community-at-large of Southwest Florida. Conceived following Hurricane Irma, thanks to Patricia Adkins this beautiful Torah becomes part of our legacy to fulfill our commitment to our faith, our heritage, to Israel and to each other. Don’t miss this grand celebration! Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit ChabadNaples.com/ UnityTorah or call 239.262.4474. Model Matzah Bakery You have not tasted real matzah until you taste one you baked yourself! Come to our famous Model Matzah Bakery on Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m., when you will learn and participate. You and your children will find out everything you ever wanted to know about matzah, and then make and bake your own. What a meaningful way to begin getting ready for Passover! Passover Seder On Friday, April 19, we will welcome you to our famous Passover Seder. This event sells out quickly as we have limited space, so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible. Call the office or reserve online. Come with your family and celebrate with your entire Naples Chabad family. Partner Appreciation Evening With joy and gratitude, we invite you to attend the annual celebration of the Chabad of Naples and Preschool of the Arts Partners on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. This is your night to celebrate your home! We will gather to recognize the more than 300 families who, like you, have made an annual pledge to support our ongoing operations. Because of your contributions and support, we continue to grow, to improve, to expand and to be the unique center that we all call home. We’d love the opportunity to show you how much we appreciate your support. See Israel in 2020 Here’s your chance to see Israel as a VIP. Make plans now and get your passport ready to join us March 15-24, 2020, for a first-class tour of Israel’s highlights. This is a great opportunity to see Israel as never before, and we know you will want to be part of our delegation from Naples. We extend a personal invitation to join us and fellow members of our community on this trip of a lifetime. Please call us at 239.262.4474 or email office@chabadnaples.com for more information. Hebrew School Registration is now open for Hebrew School. It’s never too early to be assured of a place for your children to enjoy this unique experience. Men’s Club Our Men’s Club meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Chabad Center for learning, schmoozing and a lunch. Flying Challahs Here is your chance to bring a smile to someone’s face. If you know people who need a visit or just a little extra caring attention, your suggestion via a phone call will bring a freshly-baked challah flying to their doorstep. The Mix and Mingle group is for Jewish Senior Singles, 55 and up, who want to partake in fun and stimulating cultural activities, dine out together, and enjoy good conversation and companionship. The Mix and Mingle group is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. For upcoming events, please visit https://jewishnaples.org/get-involved/mix-and-mingle To be added to the Mix and Mingle email list or to suggest an event, please email Renee’ at rbialek@jewishnaples.org.
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