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The News of Beth Tikvah of Naples
Summer 2024 Iyyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5784
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The Trumpet
Volume 11 • Issue 4
Shavuot
June 11 6:15 p.m.
June 12 9:00 a.m.
from Rabbi Chorny’s Desk!
Lag Ba’Omer: A Testament to
Jewish Resilience and Cultural
Continuity
Lag Ba’Omer commemorates the resilience and
survival of the Jewish people in the face of unsurmountable
adversity and tragedy. This theme is exemplified by the story
of Rabbi Akiva, who rebuilt the Jewish tradition after the
devastating loss of his 24,000 students during the Omer period
(from the second day of Passover to Shavuot). Despite this
catastrophic setback, Rabbi Akiva persevered and restarted
his academy with just five remaining students, laying the
foundation for the revival of Torah study and the continuity
of the Jewish people.
The Babylonian Exile in the 6 th century BCE saw the destruction
of the First Temple and the exile of Jews from the Land of
Israel. In spite of that, our people maintained their faith and
identity, laying the foundations for the return to Zion and the
building of the Second Temple.
After the Roman destruction of the Second Temple in 70
CE and the crushing of the Bar Kokhba revolt in 135 CE, we
continued to face exile and persecution. However, we adapted
by developing the Synagogue and Rabbinic Judaism, ensuring
the continuity of our traditions.
The Spanish Inquisition in 1492 led to the expulsion and
persecution of Jews in Spain and Portugal. Despite this trauma,
the exiled communities rebuilt their lives, contributing to the
flourishing of Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalistic tradition.
During World War II, the Holocaust brought about an
unprecedented genocide that nearly obliterated European
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
@ BETH TIKVAH
Please join us at any service:
• Friday services – 6:15 p.m.
via Zoom through the summer
• Saturday services – 9:30 a.m.
• Holiday Services – 9:00 a.m.
Yahrzeit minyanim convened upon request.
You may reach Rabbi Chorny directly at
Rabbi@BethTikvah.us
Calendar of Events
MAY 2024
May 21 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
May 22 Pesach Sheni
May 26 Lag BaOmer
May 27 Memorial Day
May 28 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
JUNE 2024
Jun 1 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Sivan
Jun 4 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Jun 5 Yom Yerushalayim
Jun 7 Rosh Chodesh Sivan
Jun 11 Erev Shavuot - 6:15 p.m.
Jun 12 Shavuot Services - YIZKOR - 9:00 a.m.
Jun 14 Flag Day
Jun 16 Father’s Day
Jun 18 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Jun 19 Juneteenth
Jun 25 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Jun 29 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
JULY 2024
July 2 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
July 4 Independence Day
July 6 Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
July 9 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
July 16 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
July 23 Fast Day: 17 of Tamuz
Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
July 30 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
AUGUST 2024
Aug 3 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Av
Aug 5 Rosh Chodesh Av
Aug 6 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Aug 12 Tisha B’Av - Eve
Aug 13 Tisha B’Av - Fast Day
Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Aug 19 Tu B’Av
Aug 20 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Aug 27 Rabbi’s weekly class- 12:15 p.m.
Aug 31 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul

1459 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, FL 34109
Office: 239-434-1818
office@BethTikvah.us
www.BethTikvahNaples.org
Rabbi Ammos Chorny
Rabbi@BethTikvah.us
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers:
President:
Joseph Henson
hensonjoseph@gmail.com
Past-President:
Shelley Goodman
shelleygoodman@rogers.com
V.P. for Programming:
Lee Henson
lhenson13@gmail.com
Secretary:
Roberta Miller
miller7412@aol.com
Treasurer:
Harvey Jacobson
harvey@perusa.me
Trustees:
Neil Adelman, Kathy Abrams,
Rosalee Bogo, Marcia Cohodes,
Susie Goldsmith, Stuart Kaye,
Paulette Margulies, Stuart Mest,
Harvey Rosenthal, Michael Silow
Editorial Committee:
Sue Hammerman
Shelley Goodman,
co-Editors
Linda Scheinberg
Gillian Packwood
Design:
Rabbi Ammos Chorny
Affiliated with the
United Synagogue of
Conservative Judaism
Jewry. Despite this unimaginable tragedy, the survivors demonstrated
extraordinary fortitude and determination. Overcoming immense challenges
and opposition, they rebuilt their communities and, in 1948, established the
modern State of Israel; a singular nation that continues to serve as a haven
for Jews worldwide, embodying the resilience and unyielding spirit of our
milenary people.
In the face of antisemitism and persecution in the former Soviet Union,
in the late 20 th century over a million Jews emigrated to Israel, the United
States, and other countries. Notwithstanding, the upheaval of leaving their
homes, these communities have successfully integrated into new societies,
maintaining their traditions and identity.
Echoing Rabbi Akiva’s resilience, the COVID-19 pandemic posed an
unparalleled global challenge, significantly disrupting Jewish communal
life. Synagogues, schools, and organizations were compelled to adapt swiftly.
Embracing the digital realm, we all innovated by utilizing technology to host
virtual services, classes, and cultural events. This shift not only maintained
the regular rhythm of religious practice and education, but also expanded
access allowing those who might otherwise be isolated to participate in
communal life from afar. Furthermore, these adaptations included using
online platforms for holiday celebrations and life-cycle events, which
fostered a sense of continuity and community despite physical separation. By
providing mutual aid and support to their most vulnerable members through
coordinated online networks, our communities demonstrated profound
solidarity and resilience. This collective effort ensured the continuity of
Jewish traditions during this unprecedented crisis, reflecting the enduring
spirit of the Jewish people. Natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and
wildfires have impacted Jewish communities as well, and we responded
through emergency relief efforts, rebuilding initiatives, and trauma support
services. Strong social networks and organizational infrastructures have
facilitated effective community-wide responses.
Instances of antisemitism and hate crimes continue to threaten Jewish life
throughout the world. In response, security measures have been enhanced,
educational programs developed, and legal/political advocacy intensified to
combat this age-old adversity.
Across all these modern challenges, the Jewish community’s resilience
remains rooted in a strong value system, cultural narratives of perseverance,
robust communal institutions, and the commitment to perpetuating Jewish
traditions. This resilience ensures the survival and thriving of the Jewish
people in the face of adversity.
The holiday of Lag Ba’Omer vividly encapsulates the Jewish people’s remarkable
capacity to endure and rise from periods of profound mourning and
adversity. Celebrating this day with vibrant customs such as lighting bonfires,
participating in joyous weddings, and joining in festive parades, serves not
just as a reflection of joy but as a profound affirmation of resilience. These
traditions are acts of defiance against despair and symbolize our unwavering
commitment to sustain and rejuvenate our faith and cultural heritage, even
more amidst overwhelming challenges. In this way, Lag Ba’Omer becomes
much more than an additional day of cyclical remembrance, but a dynamic
celebration of survival and renewal, a testament to our unwavering dedication
to our heritage and values, and an annual reminder of our indomitable spirit
and capacity to overcome even the darkest of times.

President’s Message, Joseph Henson
Near the beginning of the Seder service the
leader is asked “Why is this night different
from all other nights?”. Well, that question does
not apply if you are a Beth Tikvah board member.
Almost every day is continually busy with matters
great and small that must be attended too, often
immediately or sooner still.
Right now, the two major issues we are facing
are unchanged. Each has been discussed in prior
Trumpet articles, congregational meetings and
informal discussions with our fellow congregants.
These two issues remain intertwined and may be
intractable. They are, of course, our hand-to-mouth
financial state and second, locating and moving to
an affordable new congregational home.
Thus, it may seem this Trumpet article is essentially
a re-run of the March General Membership
meeting reports from our Treasurer, Harvey
Jacobson and myself. But the fact is, Beth Tikvah’s
financial situation has been tenuous for some time.
In general, we have a modest cash shortfall in our
fiscal third or fourth quarter. This has on occasion
led us to, with the acknowledgment of the affected
creditor, delaying a payment. However, the good
news is that we have been able to meet and surmount
these issues fulfilling our payment obligations.
This accomplishment is clearly a reflection of the
support of our Beth Tikvah’s members. We have
been able to rely on our membership to step forward
when we ask that they advance their financial
contributions schedule. For instance, this year’s
early distribution of the dues and Heroes letters has
been very successful, so Thank You all!
The difficulty is that by relying on just in time cash
inflows, we cannot build any reserves to cushion the
irregularity of our cash inflows versus cash outflows.
There are several self-evident ways to address this
anomaly. First, grow the membership, and while
all are welcome, membership growth should be, if
possible, focused on potential members with the
financial capability to respond to our solicitations.
Plainly put, Beth Tikvah needs a membership base
that is not only dues paying, but as well responds
generously to our annual Heroes and High Holiday
contribution drives. The best practice is the
personal solicitation by our Beth Tikvah members
to their friends and acquaintances. Additionally,
Beth Tikvah places an ad encouraging membership
in the Federation Star in the prime months of
October through February. This is supplemented
by our writing one or more monthly articles
published in Federation Star. These
articles highlight and promote Beth
Tikvah and its place in the Southwest
Florida Jewish community. Calculating
the effectiveness of these efforts is
difficult, but we note that our membership has
steadily increased since Covid.
The second avenue for improving our cash flow is
cost cutting. The Board maintains a close watch on
our expenses. The most significant cost that can be
reduced is rent expense. However, rent expense
reduction entails relocation to our own building
- either new or repurposed or leasing other space.
This has been thoroughly reviewed, but it has been
thwarted by insufficient financing. Either a new or
repurposed building will likely require an investment
of $4.0 to $5.0 million. Such a move needs a base
donation of investible cash of $3.2 to $4.0 million
from one or more angel donors. The remaining
funding would have to be raised from our members.
No easy project in and of itself. Debt funding from a
mortgage lender is very unlikely given our financial
history. Cost saving through leasing lower cost
space is possible, but the current market is unlikely
to yield substantial savings. Other techniques such
as consolidation or moving into shared space are less
attractive. The Board believes they would have to be
considered as last choice alternatives.
Our financial base is facing another loss, as yet unclear,
if the Naples Film Festival is no longer a Beth Tikvah
endeavor. Despite a number of requests, an energetic
replacement film committee has not stepped forward.
The Film Festival’s public relations value driven by its
continued success reflects positively on Beth Tikvah.
In round numbers the Film Festival contributes about
$40,000 annually to our operating budget. For Beth
Tikvah this is a large number and its loss would be
significant blow to our operations. We understand
being a film festival committee member requires a
substantial level of dedication and persistence, but
replacements are a must. None having volunteered,
discussions have begun with others as to the future
of the Film Festival. I will keep you updated as they
progress.
Lastly, our need for a new cadre of member volunteers
is acute. Become a maven for our popular Kiddush
lunches, inventorying, purchasing storing items; set
up and break down for our events; join the Chesed
Committee to help those members in need. We have
opportunities. None the less, the Board continues
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to receive valuable volunteer assistance. Notably:
getting our energy costs under control (thank you
Neil) or our insurance coverage (thank you Jon).
Others, just to name a few, have made improvements
benefitting our synagogue, for example, new social
room seating (thank you Harvey R) or new Torah
Stands for the bimah (thank you Yale and Anna).
When the Rabbi outlined the need, many members
provided the funding for a wheelchair and first aid
supplies. Thank you to all our members for your
help and support!
Passover: 2024 - Shelley Goodman
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In conclusion, we are a congregation that does
things together. Meaningful programs like Rosh
Chodesh and our Speaker Series. Growing member
participation by those taking the role of Gabbai or
Torah Readers. We have enjoyed sharing happy times
together like in our Channukah and Purim parties.
We have learned from our Rabbi through his sermons
and classes. I am proud and know you are as well to be
a member of Beth Tikvah. For all of these wonderful
things to continue, we must band together to see our
future unfold.
It is said that the “Passover Seder is one of the Jewish community’s most enduring rituals because Passover
is at its heart a festival of liberation and the journey towards freedom that we take together as a society.”
After the horrendous events of October 7, it was even more important to celebrate this year the rituals of
Passover as a liberated free society and recognize those hostages still in captivity who would not be able
to be with their families.
Once again, this year the Beth Tikvah Congregation along with the Greater Naples Community came
together to celebrate. A Kosher Seder was organized for all who wished to attend. The response was
positive as 50 people celebrated together on April 21.
The room was beautifully decorated with flowers on each table as well as an individual Seder plate. A
separate table with place settings for 4 was set aside to remember our hostages. Pictures of all those brave
souls covered the wall overlooking the table. The traditional candles were lit at that table as everyone
in attendance said silent prayers for their safe return. Throughout the evening, we remembered those
who are still captive with special readings, songs and prayers.
Many in attendance commented that the 2024 Seder was “the best ever.” The food catered by Aroma
was delicious. Service by Prestige Catering was flawless. Everything was served hot and without
delay. Rabbi Chorny using a new Haggadah and several special readings made sure everyone
participated in the service. Together we celebrated as together we will heal.
My thanks and grateful appreciation go to everyone who worked so hard to make the evening such
a success. Lee and Joe Henson did most of the shopping despite not being able to enjoy the evening
with Beth Tikvah; Gabby Chorny folded the napkins and delivered the food, Roberta Miller, Joyce
Toub, Judy Levitt and Kathy Abrams helped to kosher the kitchen and set the tables. A special
thanks goes to Sabrina Strobl Ezra and Hadasah for their contributions in configuring the room and setting the
tables. Arleen Sivakoff helped with the seating plan and Gillian Packwood took reservations and was available to do
everything else that was needed. Without the never-ending support of my husband, Bob, Ron Lebovitz and Gabriel
Castro who did all the heavy lifting, I would never have been able to arrange the tables or do the many other things
that only strong guys can do.
Every major event takes a village if it is to be successful. Everyone in our village did his/her
part to make Beth Tikvah shine. Every detail necessary - no matter the size - to make the night
complete was looked after.
May we continue to gather as a congregation and a community to celebrate for many years to
come!
May all be free to do so. Next year in Jerusalem.
Photos, courtesy of Jill Valeski
Throughout the Summer months, Friday evening services at Beth Tikvah are conducted via
Zoom and include the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish at the end of virtual services.
Please make an effort to join our virtual minyanim to ensure
those observing a Yahrtzeit can fulfill their obligation.
To request a minyan please contact the Rabbi via email: rabbi@bethtikvah.us
and indicate the dates and times you'd like to recite Kaddish.
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Program Update: 2024 - Lee Henson, VP for Programming
T
his year - November through April - we put together 34 programs all of which were well received, with
attendance ranging from 30 to 75. Many of the programs, congregational favorites, were expanded from
previous years (thanks for all the work of my predecessors Paulette Margulies and Shelley Goodman), and
with input and recommendations from our Rabbi and others who had made valuable suggestions. Arlene Levin was
very helpful in her role as Food Maven for Events - offering a class in her home on how to make hamantaschen! Our
efforts were well received to match the nosh at each event with the theme of the program serving different items.
My review for the year falls into two categories: successes to replicate, and foreseeable issues to address for the future.
First, the successes:
• Beginning the year with a recognition of our Veterans is not new, but adding the poster with photos of our
members who valiantly served, as well as their families made us all realize how their sacrifices affected us all.
• The Speakers’ Series for which members of our congregation shared their knowledge went very well. Attendance
was excellent, and the remarks I received after each event were positive.
• The Scholar In Residence programs received many accolades, in particular for the selection of speakers and the
food catered by Prestige. People appreciated the ambiance created by the tables and Shabbat candles.
• Recognizing Gen Shoah allowed our congregants to share their own family stories adding to the emotional
evening.
• We collected over 8,000 items to donate in our name to Hadassah, benefiting women and girls in our area who live
in a “Menstrual Desert” resulting in their inability to procure these supplies themselves. This was a very positive
addition to our recognition of our Hadassah members.
• Daniel Weiser’s Amici concert was equally very well received, and thanks to Shelley, we collected much needed
funds to underwrite the event.
Now, the challenges:
• Recognizing that our programs are run by volunteers, and that we have all reached a “certain age” that prevents us
from doing as much as we did in years past, the Board agreed to hire Nancy to help whenever an event called for food,
and the need for extensive clean-up. Again, this is a necessity that adds considerable expense.
• Security remains a major issue in our lives, and to enable our congregants to feel safe, we hired Mark (our security
guard) to stand at his post for all evening events, yet another necessity that imposes considerable additional expense.
• The Board has voted NOT to charge our members to attend our “in-house” programs, ensuring that membership has
its privileges. However, as few outsiders attend our events, the programs have not generated any funds, but in fact,
often left us with a deficit.
• I am not an efficient fund raiser, and although I personally greeted everyone who attended our events, and asked for
donations, my efforts were mostly unsuccessful. If we are to persist not charging our members, it behoves us to enlist
volunteers who can more efficiently raise funds at each event.
• A HUGE problem is the resistance of our congregants to submit their reservations with ample anticipation (RSVPing)!
Planning for food and allocating resources when we don’t have any idea of the numbers to plan for is a formitable
task.
Conclusions:
• Although not surprising, we compete with other organizations for programming attendance. I suggest we consider
limiting the number of programs, and make them more enticing for our members - hopefully attracting more
attendees and perhaps not incurring more debt.
• Our members know that food costs more money today than ever before, thus we need to charge a minimal fee
if we are going to continue providing food at our events. The expectation that we provide refreshments without
contributions is not conducive to success.
• Although the Shabbat dinners at Scholar in Residence events are appreciated, perhaps they are not necessary. These
dinners extend the evening and limit interaction with our guests. Adding a small reception after the presentation
would be more effective and considerably less expensive.
• We need to actively encourage “Sponsors” to underwrite each of our events, making a significant difference toward
assuring our programs remain self-supporting.
As always, I am open to new ideas, as well as constructive criticism.
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Membership Update - Kathy Abrams, Membership Chair
The summer is upon us and activities are slowing down as the heat approaches.
Two families have joined our congregation.
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With open arms we welcome the following new members:
Douglas & Gail Schehr
Ari & Sabrina Strobl
along with their children Ezra and Hadasah
Yasher Koach to our amazing members for being so welcoming and inviting to others to join
our congregation.
We are a fantastic community!
Chesed Fund - חסד - Roberta Miller, Committee Chair
No single word in the English language can completely define the meaning of “chesed.” The closest
definition is “loving-kindness.”
The purpose of Beth Tikvah’s Chesed Fund is to provide assistance to mourners during their
Shiva and to support our members who are undergoing a significant illness or major medical
event. We might provide a meal, a gift certificate for a meal or flowers to brighten one’s day.
Our committee is small but our hearts are large. If we can help, we will. All assistance comes from donated
funds; please keep Chesed in your thoughts when making your donations. Your donations will remain within
the Beth Tikvah family. If you would like to make a donation letting someone know they are in your thoughts,
you may send a check including your name, the name of the recepient and the reason for the donation.
A note will be sent to the recepient! Contact Gillian in the office 239-434-1818. She will pass the message along
to the committee.
Chesed Committee members: Roberta Miller, Shelley Goodman, Linda Scheinberg
If you have a Simcha that you’d like to
share with us…
• Birth of a grandchild
• Marriage of a child
• Bat/Bar Mitzvah in the family
ZOOM Etiquette
In accordance with our congregation’s
ritual standards, we remind everyone
to wear a kippah and a tallit when
attending services via Zoom.
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Please let me know!
Lee Henson at 973-908-3166
or lhenson13@gmail.com
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Making memories with friends...!
Photos courtesy:
Jill Valeski & Rabbi Chorny
Yahrtzeit
Memorial
Board
Remember loved
ones and support
Beth Tikvah
Cost per plaque
$
360
To request the fabrication of a new memorial plaque, please send an email to
minyan@BethTikvah.us
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those who hold her tight are happy…”
An opportunity to dedicate new leaves in
commemoration of life’s joys & celebrations
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
DONOR OPPORTUNITIES
here are ways to perform mitzvot and help secure Beth Tikvah’s financial future. Below is a list of suggestions
T Mail checks, marked as to their purpose, to Beth Tikvah of Naples, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109.
Women of Influence The series is a naming opportunity in honor or in memory of women whom you
feel have made a significant contribution to Beth Tikvah and our community. For a minimum donation of $5000
the donor receives the opportunity to choose a woman of influence that he/she/they would like to honor.
Tribute Cards will be sent to an honoree in recognition of a Simcha or an achievement or to the relative
of a deceased loved one with the message of your choice. The cards are printed in blue on white 5” by 7” cards.
Requested minimum donation is $10. Contact Lee Henson at 973-908-3166 or lhenson13@gmail.com.
Chesed Fund Letters, printed on Beth Tikvah stationery, will be sent to the relatives of a deceased
loved one or to someone who is ill or recovering from surgery, to advise them of the donation. The Beth Tikvah
Chesed Fund enables the Chesed Committee to be of help to mourners during their Shiva and render assistance
to members who are ill or injured or otherwise in need of help. Contact Gillian at the office.
Siddur Sim Shalom & Etz Hayim - The requested donation for the Sabbath & Festival Prayer Book is
$54 and donation for a Humashim $100. For each book that is donated, a bookplate will be inscribed as the donor
wishes and placed in the front of the book. Contact the office.
Tree of Life Leaves may be inscribed to commemorate a life cycle event or simply in honor of someone.
The requested donation is $360. Contact Harvey Rosenthal at 239.530.8322 – harosenthal80@gmail.com, or
Linda Scheinberg at 239-513-1950 – missus205@gmail.com.
Memorial Plaques will be inscribed with the names and date of death of the deceased loved one in both
English and Hebrew, and placed on the Yahrzeit Memorial Board in the Sanctuary. The requested donation is
$360. Contact Rabbi Chorny.
Event Sponsorships are welcomed! If you desire to sponsor any of our events, please contact Lee Henson
at lhenson13@gmail.com to discuss the arrangements.
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Contact: Arleen Sivakoff: 239-455.8811 or dsivakoff@aol.com
“...rautn vhfnu`u vc ohehzjnk thv ohhj Jg”
“She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
Please contact Linda Scheinberg: MISSUS205@GMAIL.COM or
Harvey Rosenthal: HAROSENTHAL80@GMAIL.COM
www.BethTikvahNaples.org
Prov. 3:18
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MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TO BECOME A BETH TIKVAH HERO
The Beth Tikvah Heroes program was created by the Hon. Norman Krivosha, k”z former
Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, long time Trustee of Beth Tikvah
and a Past President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, among many other
philanthropic contributions during his lifetime. We remember our friend and mentor.
The Heroes Program was created to encourage those who are able to
make an extra contribution to the Synagogue.
Consider becoming a Beth Tikvah Hero with a 2024 Heroes Pledge
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THANK YOU TO OUR HEROES
Stanley & Elizabeth Star ★ Shep & Linda Scheinberg ★ Mel Goldfine ★ Andrew & Beverly Blazar
Alan & Elisabeth Doft ★ Martin & Judythe Isserlis ★ Harry & Elizabeth Fischman ★ Susie Goldsmith
Leonard & Joyce Schrager ★ Arlene Levin ★ Norma Rosen ★ Samuel Levin ★ Judith Lipnick
Bob & Shelley Goodman ★ Joseph & Sue Hammerman ★ Stuart & Carol Mest ★ June Sochen
Mitchell Eil ★ Marcia Cohodes & David Goldsteen ★ Michael & Linda Fiterman ★ Sidney Freund
Ruth & Phil Jason ★ Stuart & Terri Kline ★ Ed & Paulette Margulies ★ Ben Post & Debbie Laites
Neil & Eleanor Scheffler ★ Harvey & Angela Jacobson ★ Bernard & Christine Portnoy
Neil & Judy Adelman ★ Harvey Rosenthal ★ Janice Chartoff ★ Fred & Elaine Kamin ★ Martin Barber
& Gayle Levy ★ Marian & Joel Engel ★ Ruth & Bruce Bier ★ Susan Ain ★ Howard & Heidi Gilbert
Steven & Nancy Schachtman ★ Jerry & Rosalee Bogo ★ Stephen & Nancy Keyser
Frank & Stacey Baum ★ Roberta Miller ★ Michael & Arlene Sobol ★ William & Anita Heller
Richard & Judith Spiegel ★ Jack Poznansky ★ Myron & Eileen Jacobs ★ Stephen Iser
Michael & Debra Silow ★ Stuart & Jay Kaye ★ Justin Land ★ Stuart & Janet Cohen
Leland & Marles Frankman ★ Stan & Jeanne Kagin
If you are transmitting payments to Beth Tikvah through a brokerage account, please inform our office manager
Gillian Packwood. Unfortunately, not all payments arrive with a payor name. We want to make sure your accounts are
properly credited and acknowledged. Gillian can be reached at 239-434-1818.
Contributions
KiDDUSH SPONSORS
• Joel & Elinor Weiss
- In memory of Molly Forman
• Albert & Beth Blumberg
- In memory of Norma Blumberg
• Martin Barber & Gayle Levy
- In honor of Marty’s great-grandson Noah
Max & Marty’s & Gayle’s Birthdays
• Arlene Levin
- In honor of her Birthday
• Judy & Steve Werlin
- In honor of the Congregation
• Evelyn & Larry Hecht
- In honor of Evelyn’s Birhtday
• Norma Rosen & Sam Levin
- In honor of Norma’s great-grandchildren
• Mitchell Eil
- In memory of Dr. Lois Eil
• Jack & Sharon Zoldan
- In memory of Ann Florence Zoldan,
Morris Zoldan, Fran Wallack & Leo
Wallack
• Harvey Rosenthal
- In memory of Judy Rosenthal
• Leland & Marles Frankman
- In memory of Gussie Amdur
• Susan AIn
- In honor of the birth of her great-niece
Talia Ain Rubin
• Jonathan Bennett
- In honor of Sima’s Birthday
• Mel Goldfine
- In memory of his wife Marsha,
integral boarsd member of Hadassah
• Peter & Gail Shehr
- In gratitude for our warm welcome
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• Allen & Lillian Menkin
- In meory of Joseph George
Menkin & in honor of
Beth Tikvah
• Judy Lipnick
- In memory of Stanley Lipnick
& Bernard Berman
• Liz & Shoshana Fischman
- In honor of Harry’s Birthday
• Susan & Douglas Schehr
- In appreciation of this warm,
welcoming Congregation
• Sid & Lisa Freund
- In appreciation of the
Congregation
• Joyce Toub
- In memory of her husband
Mel Toub
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• Rosalee & Jerry Bogo
- In memory of their son Louis Michael
& Rosalee’s brothers Sam & Leon
Aronson
• Judy & Neil Adelman
- In honor of Judy’s Birthday & in
appreciaton of Beth Tikvah
• Debra & Michael Silow
- In memory of Edith Katz Hoffman
- In memory of Hellen R. SIlow
• Joe & Lee Henson
- Wishing everyone a happy &
peaceful Passover celebration
• Angela & Harvey Jacobson
- In celebration of their Anniversary
• Andy & Beverly Blazar
- In honor of the Congregation
• Susan & Mark Wasserman
- In honor of their new grandson
Benjamin Wasserman Meyers
• Darryl & Nancy Garfinkel
- With gratitude to Beth Tikvah
• Martin Barber & Gayle Levy
- Celebrating our Beth Tikvah family
• Harvey Rosenthal
- In honor of Rabbi Chorny
GENERAL FUND
• Arlene Levin
- In memory of Sander Levin
• Don & Dottie Wagner
• Elliott & Bea Schwartz
- In honor of Elliott’s & Bea’s Birthdays
• Ed & Paulette Margulies
• Gail Langer & Lou Seligman
- Thank you for welcoming us!
• Harvey Rosenthal
• Ida & Jeffrey Margolis
• Jerry & Rosalee Bogo
• Jody Grant
- Blessings from North Bay Canada
• Joe & Lee Henson
- In memory of Helen Blinder
• John Reiches
• Judith Levitt
• Sondra Greer
• Leonard & Joyce Schrager
• Martin & Eleanor Gruber
- Thank you for allowing us to
worship with you!
• Martin Barber & Gayle Levy
- Celebrating the return from
hospital of our great-grandson
• Michael & Linda Fiterman
TRIBUTE CARDS
• Elaine & Fred Kamin
- To Jerry Bogo in honor of his
90th birthday
• Joe & Lee Henson
- To Albert Blumberg
- To Ruth Jason
• Neil & Eleanor Scheffler
- To Sheila Brecker in sympathy
• Paulette & Ed Margulies
- To Albert Blumberg
- To Ruth Jason
CHESED FUND
• Elaine & Fred Kamin • Cecile Rivel
Ida & Jeff Margolis • Martin Barber & Gayle
Levy • Roberta Miller
Rosalee & Jerry Bogo • Linda & Shep
Scheinberg
- In memory of Paulette Margulies’
brother Roger Allan Rubin
• Linda & Alexander Wertheim
- In memory of Nettie Shapiro
YAHRTZEIT FUND
• Alan & Donna Rosenberg
- In memory of Rose Goldenberg and
Victor Rosenberg
• Andrew & Beverly Blazar
- In memory of Nathan Resnick
• Arleen Sivakoff
- In memory of Martha Leibowitz, Sam
Sivakoff & Anna Sivakoff
• Bernard & Christine Portnoy
- In memory of Ethel Portnoy
• Bruce & Ruth Bier
- In memory of Horace Bier
• David & Marcia Danoff
- In memory of Harry Hoffman &
Rae Danoff
• Elliott & Bea Schwartz
- In memory of Sylvia Zelman
• Jeanne & Stanley Kagin
- In memory of Parents: Helen Kagin,
Al Kagin, Howard Cohen
• Jerry & Rosalee Bogo
- In memory of their son Louis Michael,
and brothers Sam and Leon Aronson
• Judy & Ray Fant
- In memory of Martin Weiss and
Renee Dorn
• Karen & Neil Moss
- In memory of Evelyn Moss
• Peter & Gail Sherer
- In memory of William Feldstein
• Stephen Keyser
- In memory of Abraham Keyser,
Jacob Graff, Seymore Graff &
Mildred Keyser
• Stuart & Carol Mest
In memory of Samuel Mest
• Stuart & Janet Cohen
- In memory of Herbert J. Cohen
RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
• Arleen Sivakoff
• Danielle Ciccoli
• Harry & Elizabeth Fischman
• June Sochen
• Martin Barber & Gayle Levy
• Neil & Bonnie Scheffler
- In memory of Gloria Drapkin
• Neil & Judy Adelman
• Paulette & Ed Margulies
• Stan & Fran Kaufman
• Arleen Sivakoff
SPECIAL SPONSORSHIP
• Harvey Rosenthal
• Irwin Edelstein
• Joyce Toub
• Neil &Judy Adelman
• Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
- All Things Jewish Special Grant
A convenience fee of 3% will be
Applied to all total charges
Look for up-to-date information in our weekly bulletin,
available through the synagogue website or by electronic subscription!
Beth Tikvah Social Media Policy (Adopted,October 2020)
The Board of Trustees of Beth Tikvah of Naples: Recognizing the growing impact of social media on public communications, we are anticipating the
ongoing use by Beth Tikvah of virtual and online communications to expand remote outreach to the wider community, dedicated to maintaining Beth
Tikvah as the Conservative Jewish presence in Greater Naples. Commitment to the preservation of harmony and a spiritual space in which to foster/
maintain Shalom Bayit in comfort and prayer, resolves that:
• All communications and activities associated with the name and leadership of Beth Tikvah of Naples on our website and in social media must aim
to be devoid of any partisan references or other divisive material;
• Commits Beth Tikvah social media sites to be used solely for the purpose of promoting the Synagogue’s events, community news and programs
associated with our congregation.
The Trumpet
www.BethTikvahNaples.org
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Yahrzeiten
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 19
May 20
May 22
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 26
May 27
May 28
June 1
June 2
June 5
June 6
June 7
Lewis Grimley
Joseph Mehlman
Bernard Wreschner
Louis Ripps, Mark Adest
Benjamin Bennett, Sally
Green, Barney Applebaum
Morton Macks, Harry Hoffman
Miriam Barber
Rose Goldenberg
Edythe Weinstein Cohodes
Kathleen Frank
Harold Isenberg
Louis Kramer, Anna Sivakoff
Howard Cohen, Gerald Cohen
Oscar Grusky
Samuel Brooker, Rae Danoff
Jeffrey Chizzik, Nina Cohen
Joseph Silow
Cecilia Lipnick, Helen Kagin
Julius Snyder
Simon Cherkasky
Rubin Levin
Anne Goldfine,
Joyce Tanenbaum
Max Green
Harry Myers, Neil Randall,
Harry Dunn, Al Pavlo, Elaine
Weinstein
Martin Weiss,
Birthdays
May 20 Sam Geist
May 22 Delaney Fox
May 25 Hannah Castro, Judy Fant
May 26 Eleanor Scheffler
May 29 Jerry Bogo
June 1 David Siegel
June 2 Ruth Jason
June 3 Debra Silow, Susan Schwartz
June 4 Howard Gilbert
June 7 Nancy Garfinkel
June 8 Harvey Jacobson
June 9 Mark Litow, Belle Agronin
June 13 Steven Werlin
June 19 Doris Baum
June 20 Paulette Margulies
Sharon Castro
June 21 Benjamin Kaye
June 24 Richard Rosen
Anniversaries
May 26
May 28
May 30
May 31
June 3
June 7
June 8
June 12
The Trumpet
Raymond & Judy Fant
Edward & Evelyn Hecht
Peter & Gail Sherer
Samuel & Elena Mena
Albert & Beth Blumberg
Steven & Gayle Chizzik
Joseph & Lee Henson
Stuart & Terri Kline
Fred & Elaine Kamin
LIFE CYCLES
June 9
June 11
June 13
June 14
June 16
June 17
June 18
June 20
June 24
June 25
June 29
July 1
July 2
July 5
July 6
July 7
July 9
July 10
July 11
July 14
July 15
July 16
July 17
July 18
www.BethTikvahNaples.org
Victor Rosenberg, Ira
Schwartz, Simon Mest
Martin Miller, Marvin Chartoff
Eleanor Blatt
Alter Bresnick
Faye Keyser, Jerry Ritigstein
Renee Dorn
Dorothy Gordon
Dr. Jacob Rosen
Lillian Stein
Clara Hecht, Paul Agronin
Max Hecht, Gordon Field
Norman Antzis
Judith Brown, Etta Agronin
Fran Wallack, Aaron Lebowitz
Joseph MIller
Dora Katz
Sylvia Rosenblatt, Joseph
Hoffman
Max Stein, Alfred Walpert
Peter Portnoy
Thelma Erenstoft
Fred Samotin, Mollie Edelstsein
Bertha Weiss
Rena Potts Siegel
Bill Morgan, Albert Barber
Haskell Nemeroff, Solomon
Wasserman, Bertha Hecht,
Lois Levin
June 26 Gail Nizin, Christine Portnoy
Judith Lipnick
June 27 Rene Geist
June 28 Helen Mena
June 30 Sarah Castro
July 2 Jay Kaye, Lawrence Macks,
Ammos Chorny
July 3 Michael Sobol
July 5 Ilya Prizel, Lynn Nemes
July 6 Debra Antzis
July 7 Ellaine Rosen
July 8 Samuel Levin, Sima Bennett
Evan Kuperman
July 11 Elan Kuperman
July 12 Ezra Strobl
July 13 Ferne Walpert, Jeffrey Margolis
July 14 Anne Rubenfeld
July 15 Bruce Bier
June 16
June 17
June 22
June 23
June 23
June 26
June 29
July 8
Jerry & Rosalee Bogo
Andrew & Beverly Blazar
Judith & Mayer Levitt
Howard & Eileen Jacobs
Richard & Ellaine Rosen
Evan & Anat Kuperman
Ronald & Belle Agronin
Lewis & Doris Baum
Jonathan & Sima Bennett
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July 19 Morris Zoldan, Mason Kronick
July 20 Bernard Alpert
July 20 Rabbi Chezi Zionce
July 22 Helen Kramer
July z23 Rebecca Fant, Ana de Castro
July 28 Jorge Chorny
July 29 Evelyn Sobol
July 30 Sarah Thompson, Belle
Friedman
July 31 Fay Dunn
Aug 1 Philip Brown
Aug 4 Joel Mest
Aug 6 John Geist
Aug 8 Frances Glaser
Aug 9 Joseph Edelstein
Aug 10 Leon Jason, Pauline Engel
Aug 13 Milton Siegel
Aug 14 Marsha Goldfine, Nina Iser
Aug 17 Esther Saden, Gertrude Frost
Aug 18 Guy Nizin
Aug 22 Rebecca Keyser
Aug 23 Jack Jacobson
Aug 24 Mark Elliot Rosenblatt
Anna Graff
Aug 26 George Mason
Aug 29 Isidore Scheinberg
Aug 30 Claudia Samotin
Aug 30 Isador Rubenfeld
Ruth Kronick
July 17 Liuva Sando, Bernard Portnoy
July 18 Lisa Rich
July 20 Angela Jacobson
July 21 Douglas Schehr
July 22 Melvin Goldfine
July 23 Debra Goldstein
Myron Jacobs
July 28 Judith Levitt
Aug 3 Robert Goodman
James Rigg
Aug 7 Marcia Cohodes
Aug 13 Michael Silow
Aug 16 Leland Frankman
Aug 19 Shepard Scheinberg
Aug 23 Stuart Kaye
Aug 25 Frances Alpert
Aug 26 Stuart Mest
Jacob Poznansky
July 20
July 27
July 31
Aug 7
Aug 10
Aug 15
Aug 20
Aug 24
Aug 27
Aug 28
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David & Marcia Goldsteen
Shep & Linda Scheinberg
Jack & Sharon Zoldan
David & Susan Siegel
Darryl & Nancy Garfinkel
Joseph & Susan Hammerman
Edward & Sabrina Strobl
Alan & Donna Rosenberg
Bernard & Christine Portnoy
Michael & Debra Silow
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Naples
Remembers
Special Event
With Appreciation to the
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
The Rabbi requests to be notified of any special events in the lives
of our congregants, as well as illnesses or hospitalizations, so he can
program special visits for all!
Beth Tikvah of Naples
1459 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, FL 34109
239 434-1818
Visit us online at
bethtikvahnaples.org
or scan the QR code
to go there directly