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PENING NIGHT: On Sunday, March 12 SPECIAL EVENT: On Tuesday, March 14 at at 7:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sara7:00 p.m., we will honor Leonard Nimoy and prosota, our Opening Night screening will vide a treat for Star Trek fans by screening For the be the Florida Premiere of Bogdan’s Journey, a Love of Spock, a lighthearted look at the late, great deeply moving documentary about Dr. Bogdan BiJewish actor who created the unforgettable characalek’s search for the truth about ter with the pointy ears. This the massacre of Holocaust survifirst screening of the film will vors in Kielce, Poland, in 1946. take place at the Beatrice FriedA Polish Catholic journalist and man Theater on The Federation psychologist, Dr. Bialek has dedCampus, so those who want to icated his life to commemorating wear a Trekkie costume will be that vicious attack, educating the comfortable doing so – but you younger generations, and healing don’t have to wear a costume to the historical wound between Poles and Jews. The come! All are welcome: costume watchers as well as evening will be dedicated to the 120 innocent viccostume wearers! (A prize will be given for the best tims of that last costume.) Jewish pogrom For your convenience, all but three of the screenin Europe. We ings will be at Hollywood 20. Hopefully, you already will be joined have your tickets, and are eager to experience the by Dr. Bialek Festival’s films and events – but if you haven’t purand the film’s chased your tickets yet, please buy them NOW while directors, Miyou still have time to do so! We know you will not Bogdan’s Journey chal Jaskulski and Lawrence Loewinger, who will want to miss the very special Opening and Closing answer questions after the film. Night celebrations The Opening Night screening will be the first of or the eleven ex32 screenings of our eleven award-winning films – ceptional films. films that will take moviegoers from Poland to Italy, It is the goal Holland, France, Germany, Spain and, of course, to of the Jewish FedIsrael over a span of more than 70 years. We even eration – each and have one American film in the mix! Please join us on every year – to this whirlwind journey! reach more and CLOSING NIGHT: On Sunday, March 19 at more members of 3:00 p.m. at Hollywood 20, our Closing Night Celour Jewish comBaba Joon ebration will feature In Search of Israeli Cuisine, a munity by creating stimulating, entertaining events in gastronomic portrait of the Israeli people. In this dewhich everyone will want to participate. We believe licious documentary, celebrity chef-restaurateur Mithat this year’s Jewish Film Festival – our eighth – chael Solomonov zig-zags across Israel to savor the will be even more exciting and compelling than last 70+ food traditions that enrich the country’s palate. year’s extremely successful Festival. To top off the Closing Night with a unique food Complete details about the eleven films and the experience, we will offer a once-only, multi-course special events can be found at www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 “Taste of Israel” Dinner at Mior in our Jewish Film Feschael’s On East at 5:30 p.m. The tival Brochure. We are menu will be inspired by Solousing an outside ticket monov’s famous cookbook, vendor this year. PLEASE with flavors from the Middle PLACE ALL ORDERS East and the Sephardic and USING THE WEBAshkenazic food traditions. The SITE OR BY CALLING cost is $50 per person, includ866.465.3995. ing wine. Seating will be firstWe look forward to come, first-served. seeing you at the movies! Shalom Italia NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT 167
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Bella Meyer entertains Lions and Pomegranates with stories of Marc Chagall By Federation Staff
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n January 13, 140 Lions of Judah and Pomegranates gathered at Michael’s On the Bay at Selby Gardens for the annual luncheon held in their honor. Co-chairs Irene Ross and Anne Spindel welcomed their guests, and Anne shared her experiences while participating on national Federation missions and her involvement and commitment to Federation. New Lions recognized were Terry Roth, Evie Lichter, Ann Jackson, Marcy Klein, Suzy Farbman, Nancy Shapiro and Jane Lewitt. New Pome-
granates recognized were Rachel Saltzberg, Robin Strauss, Jessica Bellman and L.D. Marantz. Bella Meyer, the granddaughter of the late artist, Marc Chagall, was the guest speaker. She spoke about her grandfather and family, and influences on Chagall’s paintings. Following her presentation, Bella, a floral designer, constructed a beautiful floral arrangement inspired by Marc Chagall’s, “The Lovers.” The painting, on loan from the Israel Museum, is on display as part of the Marc Chagall, Flowers, and the French Riviera: The Color
of Dreams exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which runs through July 31. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is the presenting sponsor of the exhibit. For more information about the Lion of Judah or Pomegranate divisions, please call Ilene Fox at 941.343.2111.
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by the Women’s Giving Circle last year particularly touched the hearts of many of the membership – a request to fund a program called “Hug a Baby.” Several hundred babies are abandoned by their families each year in Israel for various reasons, and the “Hug a Baby” program provides volunteers who visit these babies daily to hold them and provide the nurturing emotional support that is so important in their young lives. Membership in the Women’s Giving Circle requires an annual donation of $500. Throughout the year, overseas organizations benefitting Jewish women and/or children submit grant proposals, which are then reviewed and voted upon by the full membership, ensuring that every member has an active voice in how the available funds are distributed. This year, the Women’s Giving Circle has received over Marlene Forster, Anne Stein, Allana Gurst 100 grant requests the Women’s Giving Circle has helped which are currently being vetted, and to provide such things as nutrition the membership will vote upon these counseling and food for single mothgrants later this spring. ers, shelter and counseling for abused If you are interested in joining and and neglected children, dental care for making a difference in the lives of JewEthiopian teens, and therapy kits and ish women and children in Israel and counseling for children suffering from around the world, or would like more PTSD caused by the ongoing terrorist information, please contact Debbie attacks throughout Israel. Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@ One of the grant requests received jfedsrq.org.
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n Tuesday, December 13, more than sixty women gathered at the home of Anne Stein to launch the fourth year of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Women’s Giving Circle. Chaired by Ros Mazur, the Women’s Giving Circle provides grants to agencies providing services to Jewish women and children in need throughout Israel. In the previous three years, the generous, caring women in our community have truly made a difference, providing nearly $88,000 in grants to various agencies. As a result,
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early 60 participants, ranging Many thanks to all who came out in age from eight months to for this very special program! For more information about PJ Li80+ years, came to Aviva for a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin brary, visit jfedsrq.org/pj-library. Luther King Day on January 16. PJ Library Small Hands Give Back was sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and coordinated by Melissa Werbow from the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School, Andrea Eiffert from The Federation, and Maria Leonardo from Aviva. The morning began with songs led by the Oded Israely, the Community Shaliach, and Jeremy Dictor, the Jewish Campus Engagement AsCommunity Day School head of school Dan Ceaser sociate, and culminated in with daughter Norah an intergenerational team of volunteers engaged in tikkun olam. Children learned how to “pray for others using their whole bodies” by participating in service-project stations led by teen volunteers, and working alongside their parents and Aviva residents. At the “Feed a Fireman” station, participants made trail mix bags and cards Tyler Sweeting brought several gently-used stuffed animals to be given to children entering foster care, that families delivered to nearthrough the Safe Children Coalition by fire stations. At the “Care for Kids” station, kits that included personal care items, stuffed animals and books were assembled for children in foster care and donated to Safe Children’s Coalition for distribution. Finally, at the “Sunshine Station,” participants decorated pots and planted seeds, which they then loaded on a cart and wheeled over to Anchin to offer to residents. And because no PJ Library program would be complete without story time, Ms. Bubbles (aka Sheila Wolf) Temple Beth Sholom Rabbi Michael Werbow read books about tzedakah and with sons Lev and Asher while making tikkun olam. thank-you cards for Sarasota firefighters
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y position as a Community Shaliach (emissary from Israel) is a unique job. As the first shaliach in town for the past 10 years, it took me awhile to understand how I should operate. I had to think about how to engage people I met, build relationships and create a commitment to Israel. The light bulb above my head turned on during one of my first weekends here. I began my Friday morning at Kabbalat Shabbat at the Hershorin
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Schiff Community Day School with the amazing kids I teach, continued to the Reform movement camp on Saturday with our temple’s teens, and ended speaking at Aviva about the Israel Defense Forces with the local Jewish War Veterans Post on Sunday morning. I realized that, whether someone is 10 or 90, whether it’s during an educational session or simply a friendly conversation, the experience I bring with me as an Israeli usually leads to a deeper relationship with Israel. With that in mind, during all of my interactions at the local school, The Federation and the synagogues, I reach out and, not only share about my life, but also learn about Jewish life outside of Israel. When I spoke about Oded Israely (at left) and Jeremy Dictor challenges Israeli teens
face in the army, I heard the difficulties Jewish American teens experience on school campuses. When I talked about the successful ethnic diversity in Israel, I experienced religious diversity that I haven’t met before. And while I was spinning the dreidel with my students and talking about why in Israel we have another letter on our dreidel, I realized that, although we celebrate the same holiday, distance can change a tradition, and I can be a bridge between communities. I’ve come to understand that even though Israelis and Jewish Americans have different challenges and perspectives, it’s essential for the two to collaborate and see themselves as one for the future of Jewish peoplehood. My role as a shaliach starts now in Sarasota as I bring modern Israel to this community. My hope is that it will inspire people from this area to visit Israel.
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Joint NCJW-Jewish Federation Human Trafficking Awareness program By Anita Knisbacher
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ver 100 people from the community attended a multifaceted program on Human Trafficking Awareness on January 10 in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus. This was a joint program between National Council of Jewish Women and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. The latter provided the physical space, flyer design and extensive technical support, while NCJW supplied the presentation format and content. Following a short introduction to Human Trafficking by NCJW’s VP for Advocacy, Anita Knisbacher, the two Human Trafficking program chairs, Evie Batten and Vivian Carasso, proceeded to introduce the four standalone silhouettes of trafficked teens, each with a breastplate recounting their sad stories. A short film was also featured. Narrated by a 17-year-old who narrowly
missed being trafficked herself were it not for the timely intervention of an old friend, this story not only introduces the problem, but provides important tips on how to identify and help a victim of this heinous crime. The highlight of the evening was a panel consisting of four eloquent speakers: Concetta Holmes, the clinical director of therapy programs at the Child Protection Center, the non-profit arm of the child welfare system; Camille Chapman, an educator from Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC); and two detectives from the Sheriff’s Office in Sarasota. These speakers provided information concerning what is being done to combat human trafficking, how our society is dealing with victims of trafficking, what laws are in place, success stories and general statistics. The audience responded by asking numerous questions and lingering on after the program to speak with the
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BRET STEPHENS writes “Global View,” the Wall Street Journal’s foreign-affairs column, for which he won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary. He is the Journal’s Deputy Editorial Page Editor, responsible for the opinion sections of the paper’s sister editions in Europe and Asia, Bret is also a regular panelist on the Journal Editorial Report, a weekly political talk show carried nationally by the Fox News Channel. Mr. Stephens joined the Journal in 1998 as an op-ed editor in New York and later worked for the paper in Brussels. In January 2002 he was named Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, a position he assumed at the age of 28. At the Post he was responsible for the paper’s news, editorial, digital and international editions, and also wrote a weekly column. He returned to the Journal in late 2004 and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum the following year. Mr. Stephens has reported stories from around the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza and Egypt. He has also interviewed scores of world leaders, including every Israeli Prime Minister since Shimon Peres. In November 2014 Sentinel Books published his first book, America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder. The book has been praised by former Secretary of State George Shultz, former Senator Joseph Lieberman, and historian Niall Ferguson, who called it a “shrewd, sharp and shamelessly unfashionable defense of American power as a force for good in the world.”
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Jewish art comes into its own
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By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva ezalel, the first Jewish artist, was appointed by Moses to design the Ark of the Covenant and the peripatetic tabernacle that would follow the Israelites during their forty-year trek through the wilderness. He also designed the sacral accoutrements, described in vivid detail in the Book of Exodus (Chap. 31-39) as well as having served as the architect for the mishkan (tabernacle) itself. For almost 3,000 years, I would aver, Jewish art was confined to designing and creating ritual objects lest the Jewish people violate the injunction against graven images. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of anything that is in heaven above, or that
is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth (Ex. 20:3). There was no portrait painting, not even landscapes or seascapes. It seems that the Renaissance became a turning point when daring Jewish artists arose, influenced a significant change in the religious norms of the day, gaining momentum slowly. By the 18th century, Jewish artists began to flourish in Renaissance style. With the advent of the Haskallah (Enlightenment) movement and the beginnings of liberal Judaism, we witnessed major changes in social and religious behavior. Changes in customs, fashion and lifestyle made it possible for Jews to join the ranks of Gentile professional artists in an emerging and prosperous field.
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The first of these portrait painters was Moritz Daniel Oppenheim (18001882), who began a successful career as a painter of Old and New Testament scenes and society portraits. As the first major Jewish artist of the new enlightened and Romantic age, he achieved a success that for a Jew would have been unthinkable 25 years before. He “broke the ice” so to speak. Other artists soon arose whose fame in the 19th and 20th centuries are well known and whose works are museum pieces all over the world: Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, Louise Nevelson, Roy Lichtenstein, Camille Pissaro, Arthur Szyk and Yaakov Agam. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva will offer a seven-week course to study
modern Jewish art history and the biographies and contributions of European, American and Israeli artists. Beginning April 4, classes will be held Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. To register or for more information, please contact me at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail. com. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is supported through a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Scholarships are available. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit adult Jewish studies institute now in its seventh year.
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emple Emanu-El is delighted to partner with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee in sponsoring a fantastic golf tournament to be played on Sunday, March 26 at Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota. This wonderful event is open to the entire Jewish community. The first 80 golfers to register will enjoy a scramble golf format, followed by a lavish lunch after the event. The price is $125 per golfer. In addition to enjoying a fun day of golf with old and new friends, participants will help support worthwhile
causes. Proceeds of this event will go to projects of Temple Emanu-El as well as to The Federation. The Federation, in turn, has designated the money to support the Israeli Victims of Terror Fund, which offers assistance to terror victims’ families so they can start the process of healing – aid is often given within twenty-four hours. With major sponsorship help from Allegiant Private Advisors/Marty Kossove and BMW of Sarasota, the golf tournament has already generated great community-wide support with many levels of sponsorship help and nearly forty hole sponsorships.
Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood and Sisterhood are coordinating this event and expressed great excitement about the tournament. “We expect this to be our largest fundraiser of the year,” stated Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood President Barry Gerber. Golfers are encouraged to sign up by using the online link at https:// sarasotatemple.org/community/brother hood or by calling Mark Sharff at 941.374.1107. Space is limited so register today!
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JFCS names Steve Seidensticker as its new board C chair – restaurateur shares some food for thought By Sandy Chase
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JFCS’s ex-CEO, who will continue to his great interpersonal skills make him a natural leader to advance the work work with the board, helping to ensure of an organization that plays a central the organization’s fiscal viability. “As chair, I’m committed role in making this a betto maintaining her legter place for everyone to acy as well.” live in.” Steve traces his A leader in his own JFCS involvement after right, Steve thrives on being able to identify having researched the ororganizational issues ganization’s mission and and outline the essenits impact on the community. “It was serendiptial steps that can maxitous. Years ago, I was imize the effectiveness of the organization asked for a donation, but within the community. I knew little about JFCS. A dedicated board Once I learned that several of my employees, member, Steve has Steve Seidensticker been its secretary and including a veteran, had vice chair. He’s also worked on the been able to turn their lives around because of JFCS services, I wanted to dofinance and governance committees. nate money and my time.” According to Joe Mendels, “Steve’s Steve is passionate about his comleadership role in the Sarasota community, his passion for social justice, and mitment: “The fact that the JFCS mis-
s Joe Mendels, JFCS’s previous board chair and visionary, passes the gavel to Steve Seidensticker, the organization looks forward to a new leadership team headed by Heidi Brown, recently installed CEO (ex-CEO of Aviva). Founder and CEO of Tableseide Restaurant Group, Steve says, “Working with Heidi, the board will help perpetuate her objectives of nurturing community partnerships with other organizations, including the Jewish Housing Council, increasing the range of our services, and raising the visibility of the organization.” Continuing, he acknowledges that her broad-based community support, lifelong dedication in helping others, and vast experience building engagement in communities will help strengthen mutual goals.” Steve’s also committed to maintaining the legacy of Rose Chapman,
sion is guided by the Jewish tradition of helping all people and is focused on empowering individuals and families resonates. I pledge to get the word out that JFCS is here to bridge the gap when our families – regardless of denomination – are coping with cancer and other health concerns, financial challenges, and the temptations of drug and alcohol use.” Juggling many responsibilities, including his role as president of Tableseide, leader within the Downtown Improvement District, and advocate for the homeless, Steve is confident that he’ll be able to direct his efforts on assisting JFCS to meet its mission of empowering those in need to selfsufficiency. “It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to work with such a compassionate and dedicated board and staff.”
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olidarity. Tikkun olam. Helping to repair our Sarasota community and the world. This best describes the events that took place on February 12, when approximately 270 volunteers gathered together as one, united the Temple Sinai family, and performed acts of loving kindness on behalf of hundreds who are most in need in our community. Our volunteers included all of Temple Sinai’s Religious School students and teachers,
GAN preschool students, members, families and friends. By volunteering at the All Faiths Food Bank, our K-2nd grade students learned about hunger in Sarasota and Manatee counties while helping to sort food and stock shelves. Students in grades 7-12 and their families raised money through a car wash to scholarship economically disadvantaged teens to attend Camp Jenny, part of URJ Camp Coleman. Other volunteers filled
backpacks with much needed school supplies for 100 teens participating in the JFCS School Based Programs / Safe Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension Program; and filled 150 backpacks for veterans as part of Operation Military Assistance. Twenty beloved residents of Aviva and Autumn were served breakfast at Temple Sinai and worked alongside children and families in a favorite flower planting project. Residents declared it “their best Mitzvah Day, ever.” And, Resurrection House received 300 bag lunches for clientele who are experiencing homelessness. Other important community needs were met by collecting toiletries, non-
perishable food/paper products, new/ gently worn, stylish teen clothing for teens aging out of the foster care system, pet food and paraphernalia for the Animal Rescue Coalition, and Cell Phones for Soldiers. Some of the other 26 project recipients included the Education Foundation of Sarasota, the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Foundation, SPARCC, NeuroChallenge Foundation and Adopt-A-Road/Sarasota County. Co-chairs Shelley Markus and Dr. Rebecca Cohen extend their immense gratitude to all volunteers and community organizations for making Temple Sinai’s annual Mitzvah Day a wildly triumphant event.
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Community Day School to host students from Israel
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rom March 28 through April 6, thanks to a generous grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the Hershorin n nSchiff Community Day School will shost 15 Israeli students from Sarasota’s Sister City of Tel Mond, Israel. Durping their visit, the Israelis will learn -about life in Sarasota and build upon rthe past school year’s dialogue with the lCommunity Day students, facilitated gthrough Google Classroom chats – in English and Hebrew – and exchanges ,of stories and photos. Throughout this school year, stu-
dents have worked with Community Shaliach (Israeli emissary) Oded Israely to create a vibrant relationship with their peers in Israel. Earlier in the school year, the sixth, seventh and eighth graders were introduced to each other through the online classroom. The students in both communities have learned about and from each other as they have answered thought-provoking questions, shared videos and photos, and engaged in spirited conversation. While here, the Israelis will enjoy home hospitality at households throughout the community. They will
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participate in a wide variety of educational, religious, fun and community service opportunities. Most importantly, the Israelis will have a chance to meet and interact with Sarasota community members of all ages, religious and cultural backgrounds, which will have a dramatic mutual impact on all involved. “The mission of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel,” said Jewish Federation Executive Director Howard Tevlowitz. “By bringing Israeli students to Sarasota-Manatee to engage with our students, we are building a living bridge between our two communities. The bonds that will undoubtedly be built between these children will foster a stronger sense of Jewish identity while providing our students with a greater understanding of the values and cultures of their Israeli brothers and sisters.” Some of the activities being planned include adventures at TreeUmph Adventure Course, dinner and Shabbat services at Temple Si-
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nai, Shabbat with the youth group at Temple Beth Sholom, volunteering at All Faiths Food Bank, activities with the STEP (Shapiro Teen Engagement Program) participants and Young Ambassadors of The Jewish Federation, exploring the Embracing Our Differences exhibit at Bayfront Park, shopping at UTC, kayaking, enjoying the drum circle on Siesta Key, and more. “It’s going to be a whirlwind adventure for these students while they’re here. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these kids to Sarasota,” said Community Day School head of school Dan Ceaser. “As a Jewish day school, we want our students – of all faiths – to understand and appreciate the rich history and beautiful culture of Israel. There’s no better way to do that than personal interaction. We’re grateful to The Jewish Federation for supporting this extraordinary learning and cultural opportunity for our students and the Sarasota Jewish community.”
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Florida’s Holocaust Survivor Fee Waiver Program By Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, State of Florida, January 25, 2017
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ear Fellow Floridians: Our great State of Florida is home to a large community of Holocaust survivors – a community that lived through one of the deadliest genocidal acts to ever occur. In fact, there are an estimated 12,500 Holocaust survivors and their families who have chosen Florida as their safe-haven. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything in this world that can undo the Nazi-driven nightmare that plagues the memories of the survivors who suffered through unimaginable horrors. However, International Holocaust Day is recognized this Friday, January 27, and offers a time for us to remember, reflect and pray for the millions of innocent victims that were killed and the countless families that were destroyed under Hitler’s regime. Not only was this horrific genocide carried out on the innocent, but so much was taken from so many families – art, jewelry, bank accounts, investments, etc. – these items of sentimen-
tal value also carry a large monetary value as well. A few years ago, I set out to see what could be done to connect Holocaust survivors and their families with as many financial resources and services as possible to help them move forward from this cruel chapter in history. While on this journey, we found that many of the deadlines have passed for submitting claims to Holocaust compensation programs, but it may be possible to submit a claim directly with the financial institution or with remaining open restitution funds – that’s where we stepped in. The Department championed a change in law in 2013 that enabled our Department to educate Holocaust survivors regarding restitution programs still available in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, France, Austria and Hungary, and also to provide them with help in filling out the applications. These reforms allow the Department to seek repayment for Nazi-confiscated bank accounts, art and property; pro-
vide education about the existence of the restitution program to Holocaust survivors; and to assist survivors in receiving needed home healthcare services. In addition, the Department has multiple programs and resources geared toward not only helping facilitate and assist survivors with the disbursement of European reparation payments and insurance benefits, but we have also partnered with several financial institutions to establish the Holocaust Survivor Fee Waiver Program. In an effort to keep Holocaust survivors’ money in their own pockets, this program waives the international wire transfer fee on reparation payments for Holocaust survivors and their families. On average, these fees would amount to a 10 percent tax on each payment the survivor receives. In 2016, we’ve helped more than 1,700 Holocaust survivors receive nearly $2.7 million in benefits that were owed. In addition, more than
7,800 survivors were provided with education and outreach efforts regarding financial Holocaust-era restitution, and since the program’s inception in 1998, the Department has helped facilitate the recovery of more than $26.3 million for Holocaust survivors. It is my hope that these numbers continue to grow. Our resources are plentiful and our specialists are standing by, ready to assist. If you know a Holocaust survivor or relative who could use our assistance, I encourage you to send them our way. The Department’s Holocaust Assistance Programs are free to all and restricted to none, so please don’t wait to call our toll-free helpline, 800.388.4069, or visit our website at www.MyFloridaCFO.com/Division/ Consumers/Holocaust/. While this chapter in history was a terrible one, it’s one we must never forget and one that we must never stop talking about.
JFCS Cancer Support & Wellness Program – helping cancer patients thrive
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eggy was diagnosed with breast cancer thirty years ago and underwent a mastectomy. Two years ago, she lost her younger sister to cancer. Each of her three brothers have had prostate cancer and her husband had melanoma. She turned to JFCS. JFCS has taught her to manage her stress with deep breathing, meditation, yoga and supportive counseling. The exercise classes provided the type of gentle balanced stretching that she needed. “My stress and anxiety surrounding cancer were reduced, and the
techniques I learned have been invaluable to increase my range of motion.” Now Peggy is part of a JFCS network of people who have had cancer or who help family members with cancer. “Because of the support and enduring friendships I have gained at JFCS, I have been able to
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cope with all of the challenges that I have had to endure because of cancer.” says Peggy. “JFCS is a godsend!” Peggy is a survivor. She is now a volunteer with JFCS’ Cancer Support & Wellness Program. “I wanted to share my story and the many blessings I have received at JFCS in the hope that it can help others.” For more information
about programs and to learn how you can support JFCS’s mission to help all people, please contact Bambi Furtado, Cancer Support & Wellness Program Director, at bfurtado@jfcs-cares.org or 941.366.2224 x167. The Cancer Support & Wellness Programs are offered at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, on the west side of Building 1. Programs are also offered at additional locations in North Sarasota, Bradenton and Port Charlotte (Spanish).
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g n Tuesday, March 21 at the d Resort at Longboat Key Club, , JFCS will host its 13th Annual eCelebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge. Guests can enjoy ygolf in the afternoon, and then an eveoning event with over 500 guests, featuring over 24 local chefs preparing otheir specialty dishes, martini bar, specialty wines, mobile bidding auction, and live band. The golf tournament registration is mat 11:30 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The ticket price is $350 for oboth the golf outing and tasting event. eTickets for the evening’s food and wine ,tasting only, which goes from 6:00 to t8:30 p.m., cost $100. Restaurants to be featured this year include Beulah Restaurant, The Breakfast House, Brooklyn Catering & Provisions, Café Gabbiano, Café pL’Europe, Chart House, Jack Dusty, Libby’s Café & Bar, Lido Beach Resort, Louie’s Modern, Mattison’s, Michael’s On East, Morton’s Gourmet Market, Muse at the Ringling, The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Sandollar Restaurant, Seasons 52, Selva Grill, Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue, Toasted uMango Café, TooJay’s, Webber’s Hot Dogs, and Zildjian Catering & Con,sulting. “We’re so excited to be offering num merous auction opportunities, all cenr tered around cuisine and wine! Among sthem, we’ll have a few really special h
items up for auction,” commented Marc Kanoff, chair of the event. Proceeds from the event enable JFCS to continue serving those most vulnerable in our community – children, adults, seniors and veterans. JFCS provides a wide array of counseling, financial assistance and social services to anyone in need regardless of his or her faith and on a non-denominational basis. More than 20,000 individuals were served last year by JFCS thanks in part to the generosity and support of individuals and corporations through events and donations. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, contact Monica Caldwell at 941.366.2224 x142 or mcaldwell@jfcs-cares.org.
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Betty and Ed Rosenthal, honorees of the first annual Goldie Feldman Legacy Gala
rine life at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and offers a student-run market garden every Friday during carpool. The Rosenthals were also substantial contributors to the new Mobile Classroom Van, which has been on the road all year, taking students to reallife educational opportunities throughout the community. Additionally, Ed and Betty’s commitment to arts education has made it possible each year for every child to visit the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and experience a theater production. “The Rosenthals have, for many years, shown leadership and a heartfelt commitment toward our school,” said Community Day head of school Dan Ceaser. “They are generous, innovative and always at the forefront of showcasing pride in our Jewish history and culture, concern for our fellow man, and a deep passion for being good stewards of the Earth. They are true visionaries, and their legacy will be felt for generations to come within our school community.” Highlights of this “farm to fork” event include cocktails, dinner catered by Innovative Dining (and created using fruits and herbs from Sweetgrass Farms), a walking tour of the grounds, and live music. The cost is $200; numerous sponsorships are available. For further information, please contact Community Day School’s director of resource development, Sheri Weiss, at SWeiss@ CommunityDay.org or 941.552.2770.
gala, her son, Barry Green, is planning to fly in from Canada to attend on her behalf. Ed and Betty Rosenthal were selected as the recipients of the award this inaugural year in recognition of their support in establishing the Papa Ed and Mimi Rosenthal Organic Kibbutz Sustainability Garden and Outdoor Classroom, the Community Remember Me Holocaust Organic Fruit Tree Orchard, and the Go Green Fund, which sponsors a professional horticulturalist to tend to the organic garden and orchard. With the Rosenthals’ support, Community Day School uses fresh produce to prepare daily snacks, donates food to All Faiths Food Bank as Community Day School second-graders Logan Wilding and well as Romaine lettuce for sea Meyer Volpert harvest produce from the organic garden to turtles, manatees and other ma- donate to All Faiths Food Bank’s Sprout Mobile Farm Market
Chabad of Sarasota invites you to join us for
Chabad’s New Torah Installation Ceremony jj Dedicated in honor of Barry and Anne Stein
Sunday, March 19, 2017 1:00 pm At: Chabad Center, 7700 Beneva Road
• Watch as the scribe concludes the last part of the Torah
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he Hershorin Schiff Community Day School is pleased to present its first annual Goldie Feldman Legacy Event, this year honoring community leaders and philanthropists Ed and Betty Rosenthal. The celebration takes place on Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Sweetgrass Farms, 8350 Carolina St., Sarasota. The event is named after Goldie Feldman, whose generous gift in early 1992 served to kick-start the capital campaign that made the opening of the school possible in 1992. Her gift made the vision of an outstanding Jewish day school in Sarasota a reality. While Feldman will not be able to attend the
• Special performance by the A Capella Group, the Maccabeats
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Israel Tennis Centers visits Longboat Key as it embarks on the next 40 years of empowering Israel’s children
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017 marks the beginning of the next exciting chapter in the extraordinary impact of the Israel Tennis Centers, the largest social service agency for children in Israel. Last year the organization celebrated its 40th anniversary of empowering Israel’s children… beyond tennis… since the ITC’s first center opened in Ramat Hasharon in 1976. “We are extremely proud of what the Israel Tennis Centers has achieved over these last four decades,” said ITC Founder Bill Lippy. “The ‘Miracle in the Desert’ is what we call the Israel Tennis Centers, transforming the lives of over 20,000 underserved Israeli children every year, over 500,000 since 1976. Forty years of witnessing the growth of the ITC from one single center to 14 today is an incredible testimony to what can be done when people come together to help those less fortunate reach their full potential.” This year that celebratory spirit continues, as the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation announced plans for tennis exhibitions in a number of Florida communities, including Longboat Key and Naples: Longboat Key, Longboat Key Club Resort, Wednesday, March
15 at 4:00 p.m. Naples, Academia Sanchez – Casal, at Naples Bath & Tennis Club, Monday, March 13 at 4:30 p.m. A diverse team of Israeli players and coaches representing various Israel Tennis Centers will be sharing their personal stories about what the ITC has meant to them, their families and the communities in which they live. The centers represent a safe and nurturing environment in which these children can learn vital life skills and values while sharpening their tennis skills.
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The focus of the ITC is on improving children’s lives every day so they can become better human beings. Through its social impact programs, a wide range of children are served, including youth at risk, immigrants from Ethiopian and Russia, and children with special needs, from autism and ADHD to Down Syndrome as well as those with developmental and physical disabilities. The ITC also recognizes the ability of tennis to bring together children from different religions and ethnicities as seen in its highly successful Coexistence Program. The Israeli players will include Shadi, a 17-year-old Bedouin teenager who is part of the ITC’s High Performance Group at the Samson Israel Tennis Center in Beer Sheva. Shadi also participates in the ITC’s Coexistence Program that brings Israeli children from various backgrounds together to learn the importance of tolerance and
understanding of one another. “I am proud to be part of the ITC, one in which we are taught to respect and appreciate each other’s differences. I play with a large group of Jewish kids and we have all become very close friends. We are truly one big happy family.” For more information or to attend these very special events and meet Shadi and his teammates up close and personal, contact ITC Vice President of Development Yoni Yair at 954.480.6333 x223 or yyair@israel tenniscenters.org. You can also learn more by visiting the ITC website at www.israeltenniscenters.org. About the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation For 40 years the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation (ITC), a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit organization, has worked tirelessly through the medium of sport to enhance the development of Israeli youth. Since opening its first center in Ramat Hasharon in 1976, the ITC has helped over a half million children, many of whom come from outlying and underserved towns throughout Israel. The ITC’s 14 centers stretch from Kiryat Shmona on the Lebanese border in the North to Beer Sheva in the South.
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Kol HaNeshama honors Rabbi Jennifer Singer, celebrates beginning of a new era
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new era is dawning for Congregation Kol HaNeshama, as of March 1, with the transition of part-time spiritual leader Jennifer Singer to full-time “Rabbi Jennifer Singer, Spiritual Leader.” Rabbi Singer was awarded rabbinic ordination by the ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal on January 15 at ceremonies in Boulder, Colorado. “This milestone achievement, coupled with the expansion of her responsibilities at Kol HaNeshama, led to the congregation’s decision to honor her during a memorable weekend last month,” said co-president Toby Deutsch.
On Saturday, February 18, Kol HaNeshama conducted Rabbi Singer’s formal Installation Ceremony during Shabbat morning services at South Gate Community Center. The following day, a gala champagne brunch at Michael’s On East brought together the synagogue family, members of the wider Sarasota Jewish community, and others seizing the opportunity to honor Singer. Among the weekend’s guests was Rabbi David Evan Markus, co-chair of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, and faculty member in the Aleph Ordination Program. Singer’s association with Kol
HaNeshama began a decade ago during the congregation’s inception as a warm, welcoming place for prayer, learning and community. Initially the education director, she eventually began leading services regularly. She assumed the position of spiritual leader in 2013. “Kol HaNeshama is filled with a sense of pride and promise,” said Toby Deutsch. “We look forward to sharing a bright future as Sarasota’s progressive, inclusive synagogue with our knowledgeable, intellectual, caring, creative rabbi and spiritual leader, Jennifer Singer.”
Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Dr. Alan Cooper, JTS provost, is the TBS Freund Scholar-in-Residence
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uring the weekend of March and religion, exploring the concept 17, Temple Beth Sholom will of “original sin,” and Leviticus and welcome Dr. Alan Cooper as priestly literature. the William and Judith Freund ScholarDuring the 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service on Friday, March 17, Dr. Cooper in-Residence. He will discuss “Reinterpreting Biblical Stories will discuss “Why Did to Express Significance God Flood the World?” for Jewish Thought and The Rabbis turned Jewish Lives Today.” the flood story into a valuable lesson about The public is invited to attend services and hear mortality and human responsibility, although Dr. Cooper’s thoughts. they left the flood withDr. Cooper is the Elaine Ravich Profesout any evident purpose aside from punishment. sor of Jewish Studies and provost of the JewIf the goal was to improve human behavish Theological Seminary. He was previously ior, it was a failure. Dr. Dr. Alan Cooper Cooper will explore a different intera professor of Bible at Hebrew Union pretation. College–Jewish Institute of Religion Dr. Cooper’s talk on “Strange Stoas Director of its School of Graduate ries About Moses’ Sons” will follow Studies. His more recent research includes investigating biblical poetics the 9:00 a.m. Shabbat service at ap-
proximately 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, followed by a kiddush. Traditional commentators have tried to assemble the scattered bits about Moses’ sons into a unified story, with surprising and even shocking results. Temple Beth Sholom is fortunate to have Dr. Bill Freund and his late wife, Judy z”l, endow their Scholarin-Residence Fund, bringing prolific educators to our congregation. After emigrating to the United States from Nurenberg, Germany, in 1937, Dr. Freund eventually became the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, a Shabbat dinner will be offered at 5:30 p.m. on March 17. Please contact TBS for details and reservations at info@templebethsholomfl. org or 941.955.8121.
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Boas and Bowties: A magical evening as TBS turns 90 By Phyllis Weitzner
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ith a nod to the era when Temple Beth Sholom was established, we captured the humble beginnings of Temple Beth Sholom from 1926 with “A Roaring 20’s Extravaganza…Boas and Bowties Celebrating 90 Years.” With over 400 people in attendance at the January 28 event, the evening embraced the warmth captured from Temple Beth Sholom and its long history. Co-Presidents Emma Joels and Rob Katz have received accolades for all the positive changes that have occurred recently at Temple Beth Sholom, however, they point out that they have both been board members in the past and have been at the synagogue for over 20 years. As such, they point out the one variable that is relatively new to our 90-year history, and that is the addition of Rabbi Michael Werbow
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and his family. Emma and Rob continue to be inspired by the Werbows. Leaders lead by example, and the Werbow family came to town facing an uphill challenge and they are truly the responsible party for the positive attributes that we now see. The Werbows are tireless in their support of Temple Beth Sholom, but more importantly, of the entire Sarasota Jewish community as well. Emma and Rob have had many people approach them about the rabbi’s presence at events to the point that they cannot figure out how he accomplishes it all. Melissa Werbow has been present all around our campus while raising three
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SHABBAT SERVICES Fridays, 6:30 pm Saturdays, 9:00 am Shabbat Shaboom (for our children)
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Morning Minyan Sunday-Friday 8:00-9:00 am Men’s Club Minyan Breakfast Wednesday 9:00 am
CONTINUING EDUCATION ◦ A Cup of Joe and the Five Saturdays, approximately 12:45 pm Books of Mo Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 OFFICE HOURS 9:15-10:15 am Mondays, CLOSED ◦ Learn Hebrew-beginners Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 am PAVER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ◦ 10-11 Chug Ivri Sundays: 9 am—12:30 pm Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Spring Break-no class March 19th 10:30 am—12 pm ◦ Learn Hebrew-intermediate JUDAICA SHOP HOURS Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11 am—12 pm Monday-Closed Tuesday-Thursday 10 am—3 pm ◦ Lunch & Learn Friday 10 am—12 pm Thursday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sunday-by appointment Let us help with your Judaic needs! 12-1:30 pm Pack a dairy lunch Please contact Hannah Puckhaber and join us for a great lecture! at 552-2785 or tbsjudaicashop@gmail.com TBS Men’s Club Shabbat Saturday, March 4th IDELSON LIBRARY 9 am The Idelson Library & Alcove are Celebrate the men of open anytime the TBS office is open. the TBS Men’s Club You can use the self check-out for Join us for a Kiddush Luncheon! books & DVDs. Please return your items to book drop cart in the lobby. TBS Men’s Club GAME DAY Club Sholom Saturday, March 4th Every Tuesday 1:00-4:00 pm in the multi-purpose room 7:00-9:30 pm Bring your favorite game, Honoring our Four bring your friends! Retired Cantors (join us for great discussions after Kiddush)
USY & Kadima—PURIM MASK MAKING Sunday, March 5th 12:30– 2 pm
Men’s Club Breakfast &
Freund Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Lecture Series TBS welcomes Dr. Alan Cooper Sunday, March 12th Friday, March 17th 9:30-11 am Professional 5:30 pm Shabbat Dinner reservations required
7 pm Shabbat Service Why Did God Flood the World? Saturday, March 18th 9 am Shabbat Service Strange Stories About Moses’ Sons join us for a Kiddush Luncheon
Contact Kelly Nester to make reservations/questions
Brandies Shabbat The Sarasota Chapter of the Brandies National Committee will be joining us for Shabbat—Friday, March 31st 6:30 pm Come welcome them!
Baseball Players: Practice Makes Perfect featuring Michael Silverman, Video Coordinator/Advanced Scout $5/person at the door. RSVP to Kelly Nester at 941-955-8121 PURIM with TBS
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children and hosting a foster son. This family truly leads by an example that should inspire every one of us. The evening began with a thank you to Eric Faerber. Eric and his wife, Esmé, are new to Sarasota and did what many do who come to the area: Casino lessons from Rabbi Michael Werbow with Julie Green, Allison Silver Schwartz, Stacy Hanan, David Chaifetz and Cynthia Wright they joined a temple. They chose Temple Beth Sholom bethat people will want to come back. cause they connected with the congreOver 30 people participated on the gation and felt the warmth exuded by planning committee and over 50 sponthose they met. While Esmé jumped sors helped ensure a magical evening. right into our finance committee, Eric After a delicious dinner catered by Miembarked on a very special project. chael’s On East, attendees played in With the help of Steve Levison of Perthe casino or danced to the tunes of the formance Copying and Printing, and Tomkats Swing Orchestra. armed with tales from many longtime members of our community plus many hours of research, Eric put together a wonderful booklet about the history of TBS and the Sarasota Jewish community. It is available at the Temple Beth Sholom office. At the Celebration, we honored our fifteen guests over the age of 90. It was noted that each was extremely important in the establishment of the Co-chairs Marla Katz and Stephanie Glosser community that we have today. They Special thanks go to committee incurred many hardships as Jews growchairs as the Celebration would not ing up after the Depression, and we are have happened without all three of all indebted to them for paving the path them. Stephanie Glosser of Plant Parfor all of us. During the evening, two ents put in tireless hours of coordinaof the over-90 members were singled tion. She perseveres with strong quiet out for their impact on Temple Beth leadership to yield success, and she Sholom. knows everyone in town. Ed Kalin is the oldest and longestPhil Mancini, proprietor of the finestanding member of Temple Beth dining restaurant Michael’s On East, Sholom or any synagogue in Sarahas clearly expressed that his roots to sota. Also recognized was Diamond sponsor Betty Schoenbaum. Betty is currently Temple Beth Sholom’s oldest board member and a big part of the recent success at TBS. She has embraced Sarasota’s longest standing Jewish congregant Ed Kalin (2nd from right) with Richard Bergman, Mark Cohen, Margaret Ross and Rebecca Bergman the path that Sarasota are firmly entrenched because the synagogue is taking. Both the Kaof the embrace the Temple Beth Sholin and Schoenbaum families are exlom community has given him over amples that we can all learn from. the years. As a Diamond sponsor of the The second group of individuals event, Phil’s leadership, along with his that were recognized were Beth Shoteam, guarantee success no matter what lom’s past presidents. Each of these inthe undertaking. Special thanks go to dividuals gave countless hours of their his assistant, Tracy, always a smiling time to a position that none understand face at TBS, for insisting on working until you have lived in those shoes. The greatest lesson learned is the impact that a synagogue has on an individual as they embrace the challenges of life including loss, birth, a bar or bat mitzvah, wedding or other lifecycle events. While the role of Ladies of the Twenties: Barbara Simon, Hannah Weinberg, Bunny Skirboll, Judy Bloch the synagogue in our party. Phil and Michael’s On East the community is changing, the need went way beyond measure for this sucfor a gathering place to celebrate Judacessful event. ism certainly still exists. The third co-chair, Marla Katz, The recent successes at Temple brought much time and dedication to Beth Sholom may have been inspired the team. From the invitations to the by particular people, but happened chocolates on the table, her attention only because of the many who volunto detail on the finishing touches made teered their time to help ensure a comthe event look spectacular – a total fortable home for the community. The transformation from social hall to boucongregation thanks all its volunteers, tique event venue. board members, staff and visitors for Throughout the evening, the camaparticipating in its success. Their supraderie of the people – members and port has not gone without notice and nonmembers alike – made the party the Celebration was a tribute to that gleam. Throughout the evening, folks hard work. were recognized, friendships engaged, A very wise woman once said to and new relationships developed. Rob (his wife, Marla), if you are planning an event, you must do it right so
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Jewish Happenings WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Club Fed Hits the Road Join us for a tour of the Dali Museum and see the Frida Kahlo Exhibit. Lunch at Acropolis. The bus departs from The Federation Campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:30 p.m. The cost of $65 includes transportation, docent tour and lunch. To register, contact Debbie Sanford at dsanford@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0033. SPONSORED BY
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“Unpacking the Tanakh” with Rabbi Michael Churgel Join us for “Unpacking the Tanakh: An In-Depth Study of the Bible,” hosted by Rabbi Michael S. Churgel, RJE. Please bring your own Tanakh (Jewish Bible) each week. The free class, which is open to the community, takes place from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, March 1, 8 and 29 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
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Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbi” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Temple Emanu-El welcomes you to our signature monthly program of lunch, socializing, and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest with new and old friends. This promises to be another wonderful “Lunch with the Rabbi” featuring Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Assistant Rabbi Michael Shefrin. All are invited to this free event at noon to Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Please bring a brown-bag lunch – homemade dessert and terrific company are provided. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.
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“Funny, It Doesn’t Sound Jewish” Join Chazzan Cliff Abramson and discuss topics based on the book by Jack Gottlieb and the instructor’s personal experience as a performer in the American Musical Theatre. This class examines the deep influence that Jewish musical modes, melodies and motifs have had on America’s popular musical entertainment culture. From Broadway to Hollywood and from Gershwin to Porter, Jewish musical themes are at the core of many popular staples of American music. Some of these themes may not be obvious to everyone, so many songs and song recordings will be deconstructed to reveal their Jewish roots. No previous musical knowledge is required. Free for Temple Sinai congregants; $36 for nonmembers. Classes meet from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 22 and 29 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
Jewish Artist Explore Series DON’T MISS THE FINAL 2 SHOWS! Wednesday, March 22 7:15-8:15pm
Can Art Assist Healing? with Filmmaker and Photographer Justin Freed Artist interview, works, discussion and nosh.
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Sunday, April 2 4:00-6:00pm
Freedom Poetry Night with poets Joan Magiet & Gabrielle Lennon
Open mike, drinks; please bring pot luck appetizer.
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AIPAC Community Reception & Briefing The community is invited to a reception and briefing with Bret Stephens, foreign affairs columnist and editorial board member for The Wall Street Journal. The event, sponsored by AIPAC’s Florida Office, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Terrace, 3000 Harbourside Drive. Tickets are $40 per person; wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to Nina Uribe at 954.382.6110 or online at www.aipac.org/BretStephens. See the ad on page 6 for more details. This event is off the record and closed to the press. SPONSORED BY
“Jewish Holidays Directory” Throughout the year, Jews celebrate holidays, some Biblical, some traditional and some quite modern. To truly appreciate the richness of Judaism, a deepening understanding of the continuum of holidays, from somber to ecstatic, provides a realistic perspective on the world’s first monotheistic religion, which has formed the foundation for the other major faiths and given light unto the nations throughout time. Join us at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult per class; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
SaraMana ORT General Meeting and guest speakers SaraMana ORT will have its General Meeting at the Ranch Grill (14475 SR 70, Lakewood Ranch) with a special presentation by Ron McCarty, Curator and Keeper of Ca’d’Zan, and Declan Sheehy, Associate Director of Development, Ringling Museum of Art. They will speak on how the Ringling name was conceived, Mabel Ringling’s interest and input in its conception, and the time and effort put into its development. Come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize and order a bite to eat. Each person pays for his/her own meal. Members and guests are invited. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Joan Goodis at jgoodis@gmail.com.
Chabad of Sarasota’s 22nd Annual Gala Sol and Sadie Laufer, longstanding and staunch members of Chabad of Sarasota, will be honored at the organization’s 22nd annual gala at 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East. Although reluctant to be thrown into the spotlight, the Laufers have made significant and meaningful contributions to Chabad of Sarasota, and this honor is truly a befitting way in which to recognize them for their altruism. Chairing the gala are Dr. Ronni and Lana Tudin. Entertainment during the gala will be the Perlman Music Program courtesy of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Dinner tickets are $150. To RSVP or to place a greeting in the dinner journal honoring the Laufers, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770. SPONSORED BY
Sarasota Jewish Chorale rehearsals The Sarasota Jewish Chorale will be rehearsing every Thursday during March from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hecht School on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Newcomers are invited to join us as we welcome people of all faiths who love the joy of singing to learn about our Chorale. Singers in all voice parts are always looked for. For more information or to attend a rehearsal, please call Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011. The Chorale performs widely throughout the area in synagogues, schools, churches and other venues. To arrange a performance for your organization, please call Phyllis Lipshutz at 941.924.6717. You can check us at www.sarasotajewishchorale.org and find us on Facebook, too.
“Introduction to Judaism” Join Rabbi Michael Sternfield as he continues this 14-week class. This series is open to all and is for people who are interested in learning more about Judaism, or who are contemplating marriage to a Jewish partner or possibly conversion. Free and open to the entire community, the classes begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at Temple Beth El, 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. Registration required. Call the temple office Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 941.755.4900.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 “Jewish Biblical Biographies” From the Matriarchs and Patriarchs through Moses and others of the Exodus, the Judges, Kings, and the Major and Minor Prophets, the richness of Jewish history is expressed in the extraordinary personalities who helped forge the Jewish people as it is today. Students will learn the importance of names they have heard and significant biographical details of heroes of, and antagonists against the Jewish people. Timelines will provide a framework for the continuum of contributions by Bible notables. Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult per class; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
The Past, Present and Future of Sarasota Restaurants Marsha Fottler, Food and Wine Editor of Sarasota Magazine will discuss the Sarasota restaurant scene at the Brandeis National Committee’s General Meeting, 10:30 a.m. to noon on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Light refreshments will be served at this free event. For more information, contact Joan Levenson at j.levenson@comcast.net.
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Examine the relevance of the world’s oldest spiritual wisdom in this “New Age.” Explore the ancient teachings of the Kabbalah and their application on a practical level. Gain access to the most powerful spiritual system ever known to humankind. This free class meets at 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, email Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.
Hear from SWU Southern Campus Coordinator Benjamin Larrabee about why, as a non-Jew, he was driven to defend Israel and Jewish students on his college campus. This free event is sponsored by the STEP Program of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Join us at 4:00 p.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Space is limited and reservations are a must at jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org.
“The Future of Liberal Judaism” The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), following its Purim service at 10:30 a.m., will welcome Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. For nearly two decades, Paul has helped Jewish organizations and movements better understand the key trends affecting North American Jewry, including intermarriage, engagement, disaffiliation and inclusion. He previously served as associate executive director of Big Tent Judaism/ Jewish Outreach Institute where he helped pioneer and refine effective engagement techniques. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.
Club Sholom to honor four cantors Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club presents Club Sholom, honoring four retired cantors – Richard Berlin, Aaron Marcus, Neil Newman and Murray Simon – who liberally volunteer their time and skills to enrich the religious services at TBS. The evening includes live music by Cantorial Soloist Joy Katzen-Guthrie and a kosher catered dinner. Please join us as we celebrate these talented and generous men. The event takes place from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Tickets are $65. Please mail your check payable to TBS Men’s Club. For more information, call 941.955.8121.
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IBERAL YESHIVA L a t o s a r sa PRESENTS APRIL 2017 COURSES BIBLICAL THOUGHT AND COMMENTARY MONDAYS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Starting April 3 (Eight Weeks) Our Tanach (The Holy Scriptures) is a record of the Jewish People acting as a “light unto the nations.” It includes the founding of monotheism, the Exodus, giving of the law at Mt. Sinai, wanderings and Holy Land conquest, and the ever-present threat of paganism and foreign subjugation. The sustainability of the ancient Hebrews is a remarkable example of endurance, commitment, and fealty to the one God. From creation through the age of the prophets, many unusual events and episodes foretell the future of Jewry and all of mankind. Join the study of unusual biblical thoughts and commentary of tales and events not usually covered in religious school. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.
JEWISH ARTISTS AND ART HISTORY TUESDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting April 4 (Seven Weeks) Bezalel, the first Jewish artist, was appointed by Moses to design a peripatetic tabernacle, with fine accompanying, sacral accoutrements described, in vivid detail, in the Book of Exodus. For almost 3,000 years, Jewish art was confined to ritual objects lest we violate the injunction against idols. There was no portrait painting, not even landscapes. It seems that the Renaissance became a turning point when daring Jewish artists arose, influenced a significant change in religious norms, though slow to gain momentum until the 18th Century. This course will study modern Jewish art history and the biographies and contributions of such artists as Oppenheimer, Modigliani, and Chagall, Pissaro, etc. Instructor: Marden Paru; Fee $60.
Chabad of Sarasota Men’s Club Breakfast Meeting Enjoy the best kosher breakfast in Sarasota, including scrambled eggs and onions, whitefish salad, bagels, and lox and cream cheese, followed by an informative presentation, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Sarasota City Governance... But Were Afraid to Ask,” with Sarasota City Commissioner Liz Alpert. Men and women are welcome at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. RSVPs appreciated, but walks-in welcome. Cost: $7 for Club 770 members; $10 for nonmembers. To RSVP, call 941.925.0770 or email info@chabadofsarasota.com.
Babyccino This exciting program at Chabad ventures out into a place where motherhood and childhood happily intersect, creating and offering ways to engage both parents and children at the same time. Babyccino provides a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, and features centers for creative art and expression, Judaic discovery, music and movement, sensory stimulation, dramatic play, parallel play, and social interaction. Babyccino takes place on Sundays, March 5 and 26 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $10 per class or $250 annually. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
Jewish Public Art Show Come to the fourth annual Jewish Public Art Show hosted by The Al Katz Center in the Al and Sophia Katz Jewish Art Gallery, the only one of its kind on Florida’s west coast. The show features stunning artworks by local Jewish artists in various mediums for viewing and purchase. All purchases help benefit the programs of The Al Katz Center. At 2:00 p.m., an emotive concert of “Art Music” will be performed by world-renowned RussianIsraeli pianist Eleonora Lvov. Donations greatly appreciated. The art show takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. For more information, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Purim and the Chocolate Factory Join Chabad Hebrew School of the Arts for its third amazing Mitzvah Factory: Purim and the Chocolate Factory. Create fabulous Mishloach Manot (food gifts) for you and a friend at the Chocolate Factory. Dip all kinds of goodies in chocolate. Make Purim-themed chocolate molds and delicious chocolate truffles. Bring your family and friends to The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton) from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5 and free to CHS students and families. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
Temple Sinai’s Annual Purim Carnival Join Temple Sinai’s Religious School for a fun-filled afternoon of games, activities, adventure and food! Open to the community, the event begins at noon at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
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THE BOOK OF PROVERBS FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Starting June 7 (Eight Weeks) Not many individuals have studied the Book of Proverbs (Sefer Mishlei). It is a biblical book consisting of a collection of moral maxims. Chapters 1-9 include an introduction and depiction of wisdom. Chapters10-22 are ascribed to King Solomon and consist of collection of sayings. The remainder consists of wit, riddles, the sayings of King Lemuel and a poem praising a virtuous wife. This text study will include commentary and discussion. We invite you to join reading through one volume of our people’s wisdom literature. Students will need to bring to class a Tanach (Hebrew Bible) with a modern English translation. (Loan books are available.) Instructor: Marden Paru; Fee $60.
Inquire about multi-course discounts. Scholarships are also available. Classes are held on the Campus of The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota. To register or seek more information, please contact Marden Paru, Dean and Rosh Yeshiva at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and mail to Marden Paru, 5445 Pamela Wood Way #160, Sarasota, FL 34233. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. It is funded, in part, by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
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March 2017 MONDAY, MARCH 6 NCJW’s Blankee Bee
The National Council of Jewish Women has an ongoing project called The Blankee Bee that has involved our members in making no-sew fleece blankets. They are distributed to various agencies, such as Manatee Community Action Agency, HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters), the residents of Anchin Pavilion, and patients at the Florida Cancer Center. Currently we are working on making blankets for children at Camp Mariposa as a joint venture with JFCS. Join us from 10:00 a.m. to noon on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please contact Joan Bour at 941.281.2133 or joanbour5@ yahoo.com.
“613 Mitzvot: Countdown” Learn the wonders of the 613 mitzvot that form the ethical, religious and moral foundations of an active Jewish life. This course will focus on many of the mitzvot that are the most meaningful and sometimes the least understood of the 248 positive Commandments and 365 negative Commandments that comprise the world’s first monotheistic religion. Biblical citations are provided for each mitzvah. This course provides a solid framework for everyone interested in Judaism. Classes meet at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at The Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
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Club Fed Lecture Series – Jerusalem: 3000 years of Holiness Join us for lecture #4 – Jerusalem of Islam – at 10:00 a.m. in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: $18 for the entire series. Register at 866.465.3995 or online at www.jfedsrq.org/ events. For more information, please contact Debbie Sanford at dsanford @jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0033. SPONSORED BY
Fifty Shades of J This event is an opportunity for singles and couples to meet new and old friends. Ages 50 and over are welcome. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Brasa and Pisco, 8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. Register at www.jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, please contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@ jfedsrq.org. SPONSORED BY
Caffeine for the Soul Join the most popular Jewish women’s book club in town. Get your weekly social and spiritual boost over roundtable discussions led by Chaya Rivka Schmerling. Delve into the book for this year: Toward a Meaningful Life by Rabbi Simon Jacobson. This free event begins at 10:00 a.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, contact Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rivka@chabadofvenice.com.
Join Chanie Bukiet in her home for a weekly dose of delicious tea and refreshments, and learn about Tanya, the mystical psychology of the soul. Gatherings take place from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
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Learn all about the Jewish senators and generals, including Abraham Lincoln’s chiropodist, the man who purchased Monticello, the woman whose portrait is on a U.S. postage stamp, General Grant’s infamous Order #11 banning Jews (Israelites) from Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, and more. (Another session is offered on Thursday March 23: “American Jewry and Baseball.”) This Temple Beth Israel Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism course begins at 2:00 p.m. at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Free for Temple Beth Israel members; $10 for advance reservations or $15 at the door for nonmembers. To register or for more information, call 941.383.3428.
“Presidential Heroes to the Jews” Great leaders of the United States and Great Britain were also great friends of the Jews. Winston Churchill supported the Jewish homeland against a British Foreign Office intent upon appeasing the oil-rich Arab nations. President Truman, whose wife would not allow Jews into their home, recognized the new State of Israel in May 1948. President Nixon answered Golda Meir’s 3:00 a.m. call for desperately-needed armaments to save Israel from annihilation during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 7, 14 and 21 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult per class; $3 per student; healthy foods and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
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Join the Rosh Chodesh Society for its fifth class of the year with a refreshing look on how to handle everyday simple questions. Women are invited to learn pivotal Jewish insights for a more centered life. “Simple Truths” will help guide participants through life’s many bumps and struggles. The course begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $75 (textbook included) or $18 per class. Rosh Chodesh Society members receive a $5 discount. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
“The World of Jewish Humor” Join Rabbi Harold Caminker for his three-part Adult Learning Mini-Series exploring Jewish humor, from classical and modern sources, covering a wide variety of spiritual, social, political, economic, clergy and family topics. Rabbi Dovidl of Dinov was criticized for diverting his students with merry tales and jokes instead of a serious d’var Torah. Said the rabbi, “Believe me there is God’s Holy Truth in all stories and jests!” The course begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Road. Admission is free. RSVP to the JCV office 941.484.2022.
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WED-THU, MARCH 8-9 Incredible Estate/Rummage Sale Support Temple Emanu-El Religious School while finding incredible items at incredible prices! The items donated for Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood and Brotherhood’s sixth annual Estate/Rummage Sale fill multiple storage units and include indoor and outdoor furniture, electronics, kitchen supplies, appliances, toys, collectibles, tools, sporting equipment, shoes and clothing for all ages, dishes, china, books, DVDs, fabulous tchotchkes, and much more. The community is enthusiastically invited to check out the merchandise – and the bargains! All proceeds support the Religious School. Sponsored by Temple Emanu-El’s Brotherhood and Sisterhood, the sale takes place on both days from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, please call 941.322.0614.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Temple Beth El International Film Festival Please join Rabbi Michael Sternfield and the TBE family for the film Dough. Jonathan Pryce stars as an old Jewish baker whose faltering business is inadvertently saved by his young Muslim apprentice in this British dramedy. Directed by John Goldschmidt, Dough is a warmhearted and gently humorous story about overcoming prejudice and finding redemption in unexpected places. Come early as chef Rabbi Sternfield will thrill us with his culinary delights as we enjoy a wonderful meal in keeping with the film we will watch. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. The cost of $9 includes the meal and the film. For more information and to reserve your spot, call the temple office Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 941.755.4900.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Women of Sinai Mah Jongg and More Join the Women of Sinai for the 15th Annual Mah Jongg and More with continental breakfast, catered lunch and door prizes. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). Cost: $30. For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
“My Road to Jewish History” Meet Temple Beth Israel’s Rabbi Stephen Sniderman, who studied history in college and graduate school, then sub-specialized in an ongoing focus on how Jews always interacted with the larger world. Particular subjects will be “What Exactly is Jewish History” and “New Visions and New Challenges in the study of the Jewish past.” (Another session is offered on Thursday, March 16). This Temple Beth Israel Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism course begins at 2:00 p.m. at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Free for Temple Beth Israel members; $10 for advance reservations or $15 at the door for nonmembers. To register or for more information, call 941.383.3428.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 10 BNC luncheon and program Join Brandeis National Committee members for a talk on “The Lovers” by Marc Chagall, presented by Jean Renoux, in honor of Chagalls’s masterpiece on loan from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee on exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The program takes place at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Lecture: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Luncheon: 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for guests; $100 for Patrons. For more information, call Janet Tolbert at 941.388.9624 or Linda Geller at 781.888.9802.
Hadassah Shabbat The Shabbat preceding Purim holds particular importance for Hadassah. The organization was founded 105 years ago during Purim, and Hadassah was Esther’s Hebrew name. Hadassah Shabbat will celebrate Parshat Zachor, reminding us how evil can be transformed into good. Join the SaBra Chapter of Hadassah for this celebration at 5:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, please contact Sue Prohofsky at 941.404.6636 or suepro2861@yahoo.com, or Lee Ruggles at 941.924.1338 or lruggles.sabra@gmail.com.
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Erev Shabbat Live Please join the Temple Beth El family as we observe Erev Shabbat and Purim with a special musical service with our Shabbat Live Musical Group. Join along with Cantorial Soloist Deborah Suta and our musicians Albert Rosenstein and Robbie Taylor as they lead us with prayer and song. Costumes encouraged! The service begins at 7:30 p.m. at 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. For more information, call the temple office Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 941.755.4900.
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JEWISH HAPPENINGS SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Temple Sinai Purim service and Megillah Schpiel This year, Temple Sinai is “Moving Out to Shushan” for its first ever Billy Joel Purim Schpiel extravaganza. The Schpiel and service, which will be followed by fun festivities, begins at 5:30 p.m. at 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
Congregation Kol HaNeshama Purim celebration Congregation Kol HaNeshama will celebrate Purim and observe Havdalah starting at 6:45 p.m. at South Gate Community Center (3145 Southgate Circle, off Tuttle Ave., Sarasota). The evening will feature hilarious Purim song parodies, a lively reading of the Megillah, and a parade of costumes, followed by judging of such categories as funniest and most creative. Desserts and snacks will include homemade hamentashen. Guests may bring wine or other alcoholic beverages. For more information, call 941.244.2042 or email office@congkh.org.
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Enjoy a fun night out with a mystery Purim game, drinks, music, a Megillah reading and Havdalah service. This free event begins at 8:00 p.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, email Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.
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Purim Pub at Temple Beth Sholom Don your favorite Purim outfit and join Temple Beth Sholom (1050 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota) from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. for an adult costume party and Megillah reading. The community is invited to share this mitzvah with us in a joyful and entertaining way. Suggested donation: $18. For more information or to RSVP by Wednesday, March 8, please contact the temple office at 941.955.8121 or info@tempelebethsholomfl.org.
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Jewish Film Festival Opening Night Join us for the Florida Premiere of Bogdan’s Journey, a gripping and deeply moving documentary which tells Dr. Bogdan Bialek’s heroic story of commitment in the search for truth. Dr. Bialek will be joined by Lawrence Loewinger and Michal Jaskulski, the film’s directors, for a post-film Q&A. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr. To order your festival pass or individual tickets, please visit www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 or call 1.866.465.3995.
Jewish Life in Yiddish Song David Berman will explain what is meant by the terms “Jewish music” and “Yiddish song.” He will examine the conflicting attitudes that various segments of Jewish and Gentile communities have had toward secular Yiddish song. The program will include CDs and a live performance by David and his wife, Alice, with song sheets in translation for the audience to follow along. Everyone is welcome to this program hosted by the Jewish Congregation of Venice Men’s Club at 9:30 a.m. at 600 N. Auburn Road. A full breakfast is included. Donation: $7. To RSVP or for more information, call the JCV office at 941.484.2022.
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Purim in Morocco Join Chabad for the its annual Purim bash – this year in Morocco! Feast on a Moroccan-inspired luncheon in our Moroccan tent, enjoy an interactive Megillah reading, camel rides, henna, Moroccan masquerade contest, comedy with Cantor and Rabbi and more! The fun begins at 1:00 p.m. at The Chabad House (outdoors), 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $18 per adult, $12 per child (3-12) prepaid; at the event: $25 per adult, $18 per child. CHS students are free. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
Stitching History From the Holocaust (On view through March 19, 2017)
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Purim in the Shtetl This year, celebrate Purim in the Shtetl. Dress up in Shtetl attire (optional). All kids in costumes will receive a prize. Hear the Megillah reading and the “Freilach” band play Shtetl music. Enjoy a buffet dinner from Tevya’s tavern and bake hamentashen in the Shtetl market. Come participate in the Purim Mitzvos, the Bottle-dancer Challenge, and have your family photographed in the Shtetl. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. at Venice Gardens Civic Center, 406 Shamrock Blvd., Venice. Cost: $20 per adult by March 5, $25 afterwards; free for children 3-12. Order tickets at www.chabad ofvenice.com. For more information, email Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.
TBE Men’s Club Annual Purim Celebration The Temple Beth El Bradenton Men’s Club will hold its annual Purim Celebration and Barbeque at 4:00 p.m. at 5150 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton. Come and enjoy a good old-fashioned barbeque with all the trimmings, music, games, costume contest and, of course, hamentashen straight from Brooklyn, New York. Vote for the best child or adult costume. Listen to Rabbi Sternfield read the Megillah, and drown out the name of Haman with our noisemakers. Cost: $7 for members; $10 for nonmembers; $15 for members (family of 4); $20 for nonmembers (family of 4); a family consists of two adults and two children under the age of 9. RSVP by Wednesday, March 8. Call the temple office Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 941.755.4900.
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Asian Purim dinner Celebrate the holiday of Purim! Enjoy an Asian Purim dinner, hear the Megillah, and say a l’chaim with friends. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Chabad of West Bradenton, 3611 Southern Pkwy. W. Cost: $12 per adult; $5 per child. RSVP at www.chabadofwestbradenton.com. For more information, contact Rabbi Zev Steinmetz at rabbi@chabadofwestbradenton. com or 941.735.9049.
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Jewish Film Festival screenings
Jewish Film Festival screenings
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Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 10:30 a.m. - The Kind Words 1:00 p.m. - Shalom Italia 3:00 p.m. - Baba Joon 5:00 p.m. - Moos 7:00 p.m. - The Last Mentsch 7:00 p.m. - The People vs. Fritz Bauer
Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 10:30 a.m. - Fire Birds 1:00 p.m. - The Kind Words 3:00 p.m. - Bogdan’s Journey 5:00 p.m. - Dirty Wolves 5:00 p.m. - The People vs. Fritz Bauer 7:00 p.m. - Shalom Italia 7:00 p.m. - Baba Joon
NCJW Book Club The National Council of Jewish Women will hold its monthly Book Club at The Gulf Gate Library from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende will be reviewed by Lenore Weintraub. For more information, contact Barbara Aferiat at 941.923.8160 or barbara@aferiat.com.
Israeli Folk Dancing at Temple Emanu-El Whether you are an experienced Israeli dancer or have never danced a hora, Temple Emanu-El warmly invites you to fun, lively evenings of Israeli folk dancing in a friendly, spirited environment. We’ll learn dances during the first half of the evening, and then practice and dance together. Dances are a mix of slow and fast, circle and line, and partners are not needed. Sessions are held the second Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Free to TEE members; $5 donation requested for guests. For more information, call Kathy Rance at 941.223.6503.
Jewish Film Festival – A Trekkie Celebration Adam Nimoy, son of the late, great Jewish actor Leonard Nimoy, has directed For the Love of Spock, a lighthearted look at the man behind Spock’s pointy ears. The film includes entertaining clips and interviews with fans and actors from the original and current incarnations of Star Trek. It also examines the rocky father/son relationship that existed between Adam and Leonard. This special event is a tribute to Leonard Nimoy. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite Trekkie costumes, but you can certainly come without one! The event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. To order your festival pass or individual tickets, please visit www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 or call 1.866.465.3995.
Mitzvah Knitting Group at Temple Emanu-El Are you a knitter or crocheter interested in using your talent to brighten the lives of others while making new friends? If so, please come to the Mitzvah Knitting Group sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. We gather monthly to craft and socialize, and our beautiful handiwork has been donated to local new parents as well as needy families in SarasotaManatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company – at 10:00 a.m. to Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email Susan Bernstein at susanhope22@comcast.net.
“Stolen Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for Justice” The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Temple Beth Sholom will present “Stolen Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for Justice” at 7:00 p.m. at 1050 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Former BBC investigative journalist Dina Gold, author of Stolen Legacy: Nazi Theft and the Quest for Justice at Krausenstrasse 17/18, recalls the battle to reclaim her family’s building. Diane Afoumado, Chief, Research and Reference at USHMM, and Suzanne Brown-Fleming, author of Nazi Persecution and Postwar Repercussions and Director, Visiting Scholar Programs, USHMM, will also speak. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required at ushmm.org/events/tracing-sarasota. For more information, please contact the Museum’s Southeast Regional office at 561.995.6773 or southeast@ushmm.org.
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Jewish Film Festival screenings
Jewish Film Festival screenings
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To purchase tickets, visit www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 or call 866.465.3995.
Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 10:30 a.m. - The People vs. Fritz Bauer 1:00 p.m. - For the Love of Spock 3:00 p.m. - Shalom Italia 5:00 p.m. - Baba Joon 5:00 p.m. - Bogdan’s Journey 7:00 p.m. - Fire Birds 7:00 p.m. - Moos
Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 10:30 a.m. - For the Love of Spock 1:00 p.m. - The Kind Words 3:00 p.m. - Moos 5:00 p.m. - In Search of Israeli Cuisine 7:00 p.m. - Dirty Wolves
“Fluid Dance” at Temple Emanu-El As part of Temple Emanu-El’s ongoing “Year of Healthful Living,” Linda Joffe presents a special morning of “Fluid Dance.” Invigorating both physically and spiritually, this is a fun, free-flowing series designed to release stress, invite creativity, and tap into natural rhythms. This free class is especially good for anyone who is experiencing tension and stiffness and wants to explore a gentle way of bringing free flow back into the body, especially the joints! All are welcome at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, call Linda Joffe at 941.376.5162.
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Protect yourself! Learn self-defense Join the National Council of Jewish Women and learn how to protect yourself. You do not need to know karate but you do need to know how to protect yourself wherever you go. Lt. Charles Kenniff, Sheriff’s Office Training Division Supervisor, will teach us some skills. Join us at 1:00 p.m. at Turtle Rock Clubhouse, 8500 Turtle Rock Blvd., Sarasota. Refreshments will be served. No fee. For more information, call 941.342.1855.
All women are invited to join Chabad of Sarasota’s Rosh Chodesh Society course entitled “Simple Truths – Pivotal Jewish Insights For Centered Living.” Although “Simple Truths” is a 7-part monthly course, each segment stands alone. This month’s segment, entitled “Discovering Your Inner Worth,” will extract Judaism’s brightest diamonds on the development of self-image and self-worth, and demonstrate that we can only appreciate our intrinsic value when we fully understand the ultimate source of that worth. Following the class, participants will enjoy a talk by nutritionist Staci Shacter. Refreshments will be served. For assistance with underwriting this course appreciation is extended to Anne Stein. The course starts 7:15 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Cost: free for Rebbetzin Circle members; $10 for Rosh Chodesh Society members; $12 for nonmembers. Anyone joining a N’shei Chabad Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society class for the first time is our guest – no charge. For more information or to RSVP, call Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or email NCWSarasota@gmail.com.
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Jewish Film Festival screenings
Jewish Film Festival screenings
To purchase tickets, visit www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 or call 866.465.3995.
To purchase tickets, visit www.jfedsrq.org/jff17 or call 866.465.3995.
Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 10:30 a.m. - The Last Mentsch 1:00 p.m. - Fire Birds 3:00 p.m. - Dirty Wolves
Hollywood 20 Regal Cinemas 1993 Main St., Sarasota 3:00 p.m. - In Search of Israeli Cuisine
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat dinner Before the Friday night service featuring Freund Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Alan Cooper at Temple Beth Sholom (1050 S. Tuttle Avenue), the community is invited at 5:30 p.m. to attend Shabbat dinner. Catered by Edibles by Ethyl, the menu includes chicken marsala or chicken in a lemon wine sauce, mock chicken liver, popcorn cauliflower, kugel yerushalmi and strawberry shortcake. The cost for this kosher dinner is $30 per TBS member over 16 and $35 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Friday, March 10. To RSVP or for more information, call 941.955.8121
TBS Freund Scholar-in-Residence Temple Beth Sholom will be hosting Dr. Alan Cooper as the William and Judith Freund Scholar-in-Residence. His remarks will focus on “Reinterpreting Biblical Stories to Express Significance for Jewish Thought and Jewish Lives Today.” After the 7:00 p.m. service on Friday night, Dr. Cooper’s topic will be “Why Did God Flood the World?” On Saturday morning, after the 9:00 a.m. service at approximately 11:30 a.m., Dr. Cooper will discuss “Strange Stories About Moses’ Sons.” The public is invited to attend services and hear these informative remarks at 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. For more information, please email info@templebethsholomfl. org or call 941.955.8121.
Robin’s Story: A Life Behind Bars The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), will introduce Harriet Hendel, who taught children with learning disabilities for 30 years. For the last five years, she has developed classes for adults in Sarasota. Her themes always center around our criminal justice system. She is a member of the Board of Directors of The Innocence Project of Florida and she is co-producing a play with Florida Studio Theatre. In 2009, Hendel read a book of poems written by women at York Correctional Institution in Niantic, Connecticut. One story touched her deeply. The writer was Robin Ledbetter, incarcerated at age 14 for felony murder and given a 50-year sentence (no parole). At 7:30 p.m., Hendel will share Robin’s story and some of her poetry. For more information call 941.929.7771.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 “Guidance on Mindful Prayer” In order to give one’s words wings with which they may fly, we endeavor to infuse them with meditative intentions. Learning to inspire prayer with meditation greatly enhances the experience and imbues it with enhanced meaning and reach. This free class, which offers guided meditations appropriate to everyday prayer, begins at 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Venice, 2169 S. Tamiami Trail. For more information, email Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.
Winter Movie Series: Goodbye Columbus The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), will show the film Goodbye Columbus (1969, 102 min.) at 4:00 p.m. Based on the National Book Award-winning novella written by Philip Roth, this romantic comedy – a scathing satire of a nouveau riche Jewish family – is about Neil Klugman (Richard Benjamin), an intelligent, working class army veteran and graduate of Rutgers University, who works as a library clerk. He falls for Brenda Patimkin (Ali MacGraw), a wealthy student at Radcliffe College. Due to differences in class, they face obstacles from Brenda’s family. Free for CHJ members; $5 for guests. Registration is required. Mail to CHJ, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.
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Jewish Film Festival – “Taste of Israel” Dinner To top off the Closing Night of the Jewish Film Festival, join us at 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East (1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota) for a multi-course “Taste of Israel” Dinner inspired by Chef Michael Solomonov’s famous cookbook, with flavors from the Middle East and the Sephardic and Ashkenazic food traditions. The dinner includes Israeli wines. Solomonov is the celebrity chef-restaurateur featured in our closing night film, In Search of Israeli Cuisine. Tickets are $50 per person. To order your festival pass or individual tickets, please visit www.jfedsrq.org/ jff17 or call 1.866.465.3995.
Jewish War Veterans Post 172 meeting The Jewish War Veterans, Sarasota/Manatee Post 172, will hold its next meeting in the Activities Room of Aviva/Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. The brunch will begin at 9:45 a.m. and costs $7 per person. Spouses and significant others are always welcome. Our guest speaker will be Steven Kleinglass, a Life Member of Jewish War Veterans and Post 172, and a past director of a Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis. The March meeting will be the last for this season. We will look forward to resuming our monthly meetings in October. For additional information or directions, please contact Stan Levinson, Commander, at stanlevinson172@gmail.com or 941.907.6720.
“Mental Illness: Roads to Recovery” Temple Emanu-El’s Social Action Committee proudly hosts this interactive discussion focusing on mental illness recovery and supporting NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Sarasota County. Panelists will share varying perspectives – from a psychiatrist who treats those living with mental illness, to a family member who offers caregiving, to one living with a mental illness diagnosis. Panelists include Dr. Matthew Edlund, Psychiatrist and Sleep Medicine Expert; Wendy Abramson, President of NAMI and Family-to-Family Teacher; Francine Nowotny, NAMI Peer-toPeer Mentor; and Wade Crawford, NAMI Program Coordinator. This free program takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. A light breakfast will be served. Registration by Sunday, March 12 is recommended; please call 941.376.9261 or email namisrq@gmail.com.
Installation of new Torah The installation ceremony of a new Torah is truly an auspicious moment for the community, and certainly this event will be held with great festivity and honor to the Torah. The Torah was written in Israel and dedicated in honor of Dr. Barry and Anne Stein, Chabad’s immediate past president (and First Lady) for the past 20 years. Participants will watch as the scribe concludes the last part of the Torah, and following a procession and dancing with the Torah, there will be a special performance by the renowned a cappella group, the Maccabeats. The event begins at 1:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Prior reservations by March 10 are necessary. The suggested donation is $36. To RSVP, to receive your event tickets and for Torah dedication opportunities, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida Mike Karsen, professional genealogist and author of the JewishGen website “Guide to Jewish Genealogy in Chicagoland,” will present “Finding Your European Ancestor’s Hometown” at 1:00 p.m. at the Aviva Campus, Kobernick building, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. If your European ancestor arrived in this country in the last 100 years, you can find their hometown using commonly available records. Mike reviews the where and how of finding the information, the tricks of going from one record to the next to solve this mystery, and some of the possible traps to avoid. Attendance is free. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to klapshein@aol.com. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com, or visit http://jgsswf.org/.
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Join us at 1:30 p.m. at the Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Amenity Center (5240 Esplanade Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch), to discuss My Promised Land by Ari Shavit. Book review and discussion facilitated by Ellen Honig. Facing unprecedented internal and external pressures, Israel today is at a moment of existential crisis. Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries and letters, as well as his own family’s story, illuminating the pivotal moments of the Zionist century to tell a riveting narrative that is larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and national, both deeply human and of profound historical dimension. No charge; donations appreciated. For more information, call 941.281.2587 or email info@kehillahoflakewoodranch.org.
Dr. Andre Krauss will present “Moving Pictures: Films about the Holocaust” at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. He will discuss the different approaches to portray the Holocaust in film – from documentaries to feature films. Cost: $18. To purchase tickets, please 866.465.3995 or visit www.jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@jfedsrq.org.
“The Golden Age of Cantors” The Golden Age of Cantors in the early 20th century produced Cantors Yossele Rosenblatt and Moshe Koussevitzky, Olympian hazzanim whose voices became the stuff of legend. Cantor Murray Simon will explore the music and spirituality of these and other greats, along with the socio-religious context that engendered them. will Group also make available DVDs TheHe Bridge meets Thursday he produced in conjunction with afternoons the Nationalfrom Center for Jewish 1:00–4:00 pm Film at Brandeis University. The presentation combines rare fi lm footage with exon the Federation Campus cellent commentary to tell about a fascinating era in Jewish Life. (Another (582 McIntosh Road). session is offered on Monday,Open Marchto27). This Temple Beth Israel Michael intermediate B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism course beginsplayers. at 2:00 p.m. at 567 Bay and advanced bridge Isles Road, Longboat Key.For Free for Temple Beth Israel members; $10 for more information, advance reservations or $15 at the door for nonmembers. To register or for call Bob Satnick more information, call 941.383.3428. at 941.538.3739
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“Can Art Assist Healing?” Justin Freed, filmmaker and photographer, will be interviewed by Rabbi Goldie Milgram from 7:30 to 8:45 pm at Congregation Kol HaNeshama, 3145 Southgate Circle, Sarasota. Freed, a multi-media artist, utilizes sound and videos of water in his work, which is designed to create a soothing experience for the viewer. He is an artist in residence at the Cancer Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Open to the public, this Jewish Artists Explore program is co-sponsored by the Association of Professional Jewish Artists and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Cost: $5. Refreshments will be served. For information and reservations, email Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com. SPONSORED BY
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but serious BNC Art in the Afternoongame! luncheon and program Join Brandeis National Committee members as Carolyn Michel, one of Sarasota’s best loved actors, performs “Women I Have Loved,” a melange of favorite characters Carolyn has played through the years, with excerpts from Dorothy Parker, Rose, Bev, Trudy, Ann Landers and other real and fictional characters. The program takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Meadows Country Club, Longmeadow Drive, Sarasota. Cost: $50 for members; $75 for guests; $100 for Patrons. For more information, call Janet Tolbert at 941.388.9624 or Linda Geller at 781.888.9802.
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GulfsidePalm ORT presents Asolo Play Readers GulfsidePalm ORT proudly presents the Asolo Theatre Guild Play Readers for their reading of Sons, Mothers and Others at Selby Library (1331 1st Street, Sarasota) at 1:30 p.m. Sons, Mothers and Others is a fast-paced comedy written by local Sarasota playwright Ron Pantello. The play centers around an overly protective, first-generation Italian mother struggling in frustration as her two very different grown sons find two equally different girlfriends. Members and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. For reservations and more details, contact Kim Sheintal at klapshein@aol.com or 941.921.1433.
“Harold Arlen” Carol Kaufman will explore the life of Harold Arlen, who wrote the score for The Wizard of Oz and many other acclaimed works. The son of a Buffalo cantor, his “Over the Rainbow” was voted the twentieth century’s no. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America. Carol Kaufman is a well-known musical historian who offers fascinating presentations prior to appearances by visiting symphony orchestras to the Van Wezel. This Temple Beth Israel Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism course begins at 2:00 p.m. at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Free for Temple Beth Israel members; $10 for advance reservations or $15 at the door for nonmembers. To register or for more information, call 941.383.3428.
CTeen boating trip Teens will meet at 5:45 p.m. at Chabad (5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton) and go on a boating trip at Holmes Beach. Themed to “Express Yourself!,” teens will answer the personal question of “Are we sincerely kind?” with various activities. They will also partner with Feeding America to help the homeless. CTeen’s mission is to give teens three things: Jewish Network, Jewish Identity, Jewish Values. This is an opportunity that no Jewish teenager should miss, and there’s plenty of room for all their friends as well! Cost: $180 per teen for annual CTeen membership. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.
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Sarasota Jewish Singles The Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give all Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter and a time to turn acquaintances into lifelong friends. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Waterfront Restaurant, 7660 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information or to make a reservation, call or text Rosalyn Fleischer at 941.915.6631 or email rozfleischer@gmail.com.
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Join Rabbi Churgel and Chazzan Abramson for a family and multigenerational worship service for all ages at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). There will be a fun family flavor, birthday blessings, camp and modern melodies, followed by an 8:00 p.m. Oneg and time for children to play. (The 5:15 p.m. wine and cheese reception and 6:00 p.m. worship service will not take place on this date.) For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.
Spring into spring with world-class concert pianist Eleonora Lvov’s “Spring Romance on the Piano.” This is a precious opportunity to spend Sunday afternoon with a true musical genius whose lifetime has been spent performing concerts from memory, first in Russia with her father, Boris, one of Russia’s top concert pianists, and then in Israel. After her concert, Eleonora will greet her guests and sign her nine CDs and DVDs for sale. Join us at 4:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Suggested donation: $10. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Sarasota Jewish Chorale The Sarasota Jewish Chorale will be taking part during the Shabbat service at the Jewish Congregation of Venice (600 N. Auburn Road) at 7:30 p.m. The program will consist of familiar Yiddish and Hebrew melodies, as well as newer American music. The Chorale is under the direction of Linda Stewart Tucker. For more information, please call theJCV office at 941.484.2022.
Temple Beth Israel Kallah Scholar Rabbi Uri Regev is founder and CEO of Hiddush – For Freedom of Religion and Equality. He is Temple Beth Israel’s Kallah Scholar this year, and we are delighted to welcome his always fascinating insights from Israel. He will present “What is Happening in Israel Today: Israel’s Complex Ruling Coalition: Good or Bad News for Religious Freedom?” All are welcome at no charge to 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Shabbat services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Made possible through a grant by Gerard Daniel in loving memory of his wife, Ruth Daniel. For more information, call 941.383.3428.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28 “The World of Jewish Humor” Join Rabbi Harold Caminker for his three-part Adult Learning Mini-Series exploring Jewish humor, from classical and modern sources, covering a wide variety of spiritual, social, political, economic, clergy and family topics. Author and Rabbi Joseph Telushkin comments on uniquely Israeli humor... “Israelis don’t joke about Arabs. They joke about money, or horrible drivers or local bureaucracy. How do you make a small fortune in Israel? Come with a large one.” The course begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, 600 N. Auburn Road. Admission is free. RSVP to the JCV office 941.484.2022.
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In partnership with Chabad of Sarasota and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, PJ Library invites young families to a kid-friendly Model Seder just in time for Pesach. Fun and interactive. Join us at 9:00 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Rd. This event is free but you must register online at jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org. SPONSORED BY
Temple Beth Israel Kallah Scholar Rabbi Uri Regev is founder and CEO of Hiddush – For Freedom of Religion and Equality. He is Temple Beth Israel’s Kallah Scholar this year. Following Rabbi Regev’s presentation, “Modern Liberal Jews Re-Imagine the Future of Israel and the Jewish People,” everyone is invited to partake of a light lunch. All are welcome at no charge. The Torah service and Kallah presentation begin at 10:00 a.m. at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. Made possible through a grant by Gerard Daniel in loving memory of his wife, Ruth Daniel. For more information, call 941.383.3428.
Time and Tide The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, which meets at Unity (3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), presents a quirky, funny, original play with music, Time and Tide, by Margo Restrepo. This farfetched piece of nonsense takes place in the sleepy town of Manashevitz, Florida, in the 1920s. There, Lingam Shnorrer has his not so honorable eye on Shaina Zafdig. Two resident goddesses, incognito, may or may not be up to no good. The action swirls to a satisfying climax, with songs you know given new and delightful twists. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. Registration is required; tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Mail to CHJ, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.
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Hot Couture: Florida Jews on the Fashion Scene, 1880s to Today An original exhibition created by the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU on display through November 5, 2017, at the museum
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ews have played a dominant role in the American fashion industry from the late 1800s, when waves of European immigrants fled persecution and pogroms, often bringing with them only the clothes on their backs and their trades. While these immigrants became known for shaping the New York garment industry, many people will be surprised to learn that Jews who settled in Florida have been involved in clothing-related businesses in our state also since that time. Floridian Jews have left an indelible footprint on this industry, from the pioneering “mom and pop” retailers and department stores that started more than 100 years ago, to designers who brought the likes of Frank Sinatra and Zsa Zsa Gabor flocking to their stores
in the 1950s, to fashion trends such as the guayabera shirts, influenced by the exodus from Cuban in the 1960s, to today’s entrepreneurs using the most modern technologies and materials to create the latest fashions. Hot Couture: Florida Jews on the Fashion Scene spans the spectrum from designing and manufacturing to dressing and influencing the local and international scene in all types of clothing from beachwear to ball gowns. The exhibition includes women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, handbags and notions to ancillary services such as fashion photography, law, advertising and design labs. Featuring everything from iconic brands to unique wearable art, bikinis and belts made out of local snakeskins,
Interior of Hyman Lieberman’s Store, The Hat Box, on South Orange Avenue between Central and Pine, Orlando, 1922. Hyman Lieberman was born in Russia in 1895, and when he came to America, his first job was sitting on the rooftop of a building in New York City to watch Panama hats dry. He and his new bride, Esther, also an émigré, who was born in 1894, came to Orlando on their honeymoon and decided to stay. First they bought a store that sold menswear, but after a short time they opened a store selling Panama hats. After many years, they moved to another Orlando location to open The Hat Box. Gift of Bea Lippton, from the collection of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, originated by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, L.H.D, Founding Executive Director.
climate-influenced golf shirts and staydry fabrics, and even Florida furs, this exhibition explores the inspiration and tradition that has guided the creative forces behind Florida’s fashion industry for generations, and the pride and craftsmanship that defines them. JMOF-FIU will host a series of fashion-related programs and activities throughout this yearlong exhibition. Check the museum’s website for details: www.jewishmuseum.com. Exhibition Sponsors include: Perry Ellis International, Robert Arthur Segall Foundation, Elliot Stone and Bonnie Sockel Stone, Kenneth and Barbara Bloom, Marla Schaefer & Family, Olem Shoe Corp., Civie & Earl Pertnoy Family Foundation, Abby Schaefer, Varat & Singer Families,
Wolf Brother’s Storefront, Tampa, 1932. Morris Wolf, a German émigré, came to Tampa in 1895. His sister, Bena, had married Abe Maas, who opened the Maas Brothers Department Store in Tampa in 1886, and Morris went to work for Abe in the store. In 1898, Morris opened his own store in Tampa with his brother, Fred, called Wolf Brothers, where they sold ready-to-wear clothes, in addition to their own tailor-made styles. They eventually grew to having four stores in the Tampa Bay area. In 1992, Wolf Brothers closed their downtown store after 94 years in business. From the collection of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, originated by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, L.H.D, Founding Executive Director.
Model Wearing a Snakeskin Bikini by Louis Rotfort, Miami, 1950s. Born in 1906, Louis Rotfort moved to Florida from Far Rockaway, New York, in the 1920s. In the 1950s, he turned his hobby of hunting snakes in the Everglades into a profitable business, starting the Reptile Leather Co., making bikinis, ties, shoes, bags and belts for sale out of pythons, rattlesnakes and boa constrictors. Rotfort lived to be 100 years old. Gift of Ron Grunhut, Ron for Louis Rotfort, from the Collection of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, originated by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, L.H.D, Founding Executive Director.
Merle & Dan Weiss, Isabel Bernfeld Anderson, Saks Fifth Avenue. About JMOF-FIU The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of 250 years of Florida Jewish history, arts and culture. The museum is housed in two adjacent, lovingly restored historic buildings at 301 Washington Avenue on South Beach, that were once synagogues for Miami Beach’s first Jewish congregation. The museum’s permanent exhibition is MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to Present. Its temporary history and art exhibitions change periodically. For more information, call 305.672.5044 or visit www.jewishmuseum.com.
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Stars of David
By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist
Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish. I Loved Mary, But… I loved Mary Tyler Moore. She lit up the TV screen in her signature starring roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. But I was distressed when I saw a recent tribute piece in the Jewish press that “cast” Moore and Grant Tinker (a producer she was married to from 1962-1981) in roles they never played. This writer credited them with the following: (1) That the Van Dyke Show had an explicitly Jewish character in the 1960s, when few other shows did (Buddy, played by the late MOREY AMSTERDAM); (2) that TMTMS had a major Jewish character, too (Rhoda, played by Valerie Harper, who isn’t Jewish); and (3) that in a memorable episode of TMTMS, Mary, the character, stood up to anti-Semitic discrimination directed at Rhoda. However, Mary Tyler Moore and Grant Tinker never had a big hand in the creation and writing of her shows. Tinker had some role getting TMTMS on the air, but he didn’t create or write it. And while TMTMS was, in name, a joint enterprise of the couple, Ms. Moore candidly said that Tinker completely handled their business dealings. “Think Yiddish, Write British,” is an old line among Jewish writers to describe how they take material (comedy or drama) from their Jewish background or sensibility and translate it into material that retains comedy and/ or pathos – but is relatable to the overwhelmingly non-Jewish world. CARL REINER, now 94, drew from his own experience in writing, with a pack of
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other Jews, The Sid Caesar Show when he created Van Dyke. Then he plucked Moore out of obscurity to co-star. She said they virtually had a father-daughWrite Bloom at nteibloom@aol.com and enclose a phone number. ter relationship. Likewise, the brilliant Nate will then contact you about starting a limited search. If that JAMES L. BROOKS, now 76, was the main creator and writing overgoes well, additional and more extensive searches are possible. seer of TMTMS. Moore’s contribuThe first search fee is no more than $100. No upfront cost. Also, tion, which was huge, was to take this several of this newspaper’s readers have asked Bloom to locate “translated material” and be its brilfriends and family members from their past, and that’s worked liant vessel – not a dumbed down “AllAmerican girl,” but a smart American out great for them. So contact him about this as well. woman that every type of American could relate to, and laugh with. Reiner great-grandfather was Jewish. Still, place on the Minnesota team. Last but and Brooks knew she had a huge hand he’s called himself Jewish, he’s visited not least, is ZACH HYMAN, 24, a Toin their success and said so in their tribIsrael and, for the last three years, he’s ronto left winger. He joined the team utes after her recent death. attended Yom Kippur services. at the end of last season and is doing Catch-Up Sports Corner Both owners of the 2017 Super fine this season. Plus, he’s a bestselling The NHL (National Hockey League) Bowl teams are Jewish (ROBERT children’s book author (two out so far) season, of course, has been ongoKRAFT, Patriots, and ARTHUR who recently signed a new two-book ing since October, but I finally have BLANK, Atlanta Falcons). I wondered deal with Penguin. a chance to clue you in to the Jews if Blank, 74, who co-founded Home The super-exciting recent Super on ice. There are four Jews playing Depot, was a Republican like his Bowl had one, or maybe two, Jewin the NHL this year, and two others Home Depot co-founder, BERNARD ish players. NATE EBNER, 28, is a with some Jewish ancestry who, unMARCUS, 87. I found a year-old USA very good New England Patriots spelike some journalists, I wouldn’t call Today article that showed an interestcial teams’ player who appeared in the Jewish. In the latter group, there’s ing pattern. While the big majority of 2015 and 2017 Super Bowls. Last sumWashington’s Andre Burakovsky, a NFL owners donate mostly to the GOP, mer, he played rugby for the U.S. at the left wing, and Jason Demers, a Flormost of the Jewish owners, including Olympics. And then there’s “amazing ida defenseman. In the former group, Kraft, 75, and Blank, give the majority Patriots receiver” Julian Edelman, 30. there’s MICHAEL CAMMALLERI, of their political donations to DemoWell, I say, we have to see if he formal34, long a star left wing and the cocrats. Blank was the biggest Obama ly converts or just remains a “friend captain of the New Jersey Devils (his giver among NFL owners in 2008 and of the tribe.” Out of his eight greatmother is Jewish). Less of a star is Kraft the biggest in 2012. grandparents, only Edelman’s paternal SGS-NPA-6.16.qxp_Layout 1 6/23/16 12:18 PM Page 1 DAVID WARSOFSKY, 25, a defen140 kosher characters seman who has bounced between the NHL and the minors for three seasons. This year, Warsofsky has played six games (so far) for Pittsburgh. Doing much better is JASON ZUCKER, 24, a good forward who has solidified his
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Naomi Shemer: Her songs live on forever By Arlene Stolnitz
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aomi Shemer has often been called the “First Lady of Israeli Song and Poetry.” She is best known for her song “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (“Jerusalem of Gold”), considered to be an unofficial second anthem for Israel, after “Hatikvah.” Written in 1967 for a song festival, just a few weeks before the Six-Day War, the idea for the Arlene Stolnitz song was based on a Talmudic legend Shemer remembered from her childhood. According to the legend, the noted scholar Rabbi Akiva, living in poverty, promised his wife Rahel that someday he would become wealthy and buy her a “Jerusalem of Gold,” a piece of gold jewelry. During the Six-Day War, paratroopers who liberated Jerusalem sang the song at the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. After the victory in Jerusalem, Shemer added an additional verse celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem. Today, “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” has been translated into many languages and has become an international statement on the reunification of Jerusalem. Born in 1930 on a kibbutz on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Naomi Shemer was raised by her parents in the kibbutz they had founded. She showed musical talent during her childhood, often leading community singing in the kibbutz. After studying music at the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem, she
served in the Israel Defense Forces’ entertainment troupe. Later, she returned to the kibbutz to teach music to the children. During this period she wrote several children’s songs which appear on the album “Songs from Kinneret” (1958). Her songs have an appeal and charm that attract listeners worldwide. Her ability to connect her childhood memories from the Kinneret (Galilee) to events in contemporary time have created songs that are beloved to her audience and have made a huge contribution to Israeli music. Naomi Shemer has written scores of songs in Hebrew which were widely sung from the ’60s to the ’80s. Of the songs she wrote about the Yom Kippur War, “Lu Yehi” (“Let it Be”) first began as a translation of a Beatles song. Eventually, it became an independent hit and is widely sung today by singers and choral groups such as the Sarasota Jewish Chorale. “Ilan,” written just three weeks before her death, was a tribute to Israeli astronaut Colonel Ilan Ramon (19542003) who died in the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia. Shemer was married twice, first to Gideon Shemer and later to Mordechai Horowitz. She had two children: daughter Halleli from her first marriage, and son Ariel from the second marriage. She died on June 26, 2004, in Tel Aviv from consequences of her long bout with cancer. Buried on the shores of the Kinneret, she requested only that three of her songs be sung at her graveside service. After her death, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said, “Using marvel-
K’zohar Ha-Ivrit Ad-lo-ya-dah – The Purim Carnival By Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin
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his month, the Jewish world celebrates the holiday of Purim. Not mentioned in the Torah, the Purim festival is based on the events told in the biblical Book of Esther, known as Megilat Esther, the “Scroll of Esther.” Accordingly, the Jews of Persia were saved from annihilation by Mordecai’s wit Dr. Rachel Dulin and Esther’s actions. Jews all around the world mark the 14th of the month of Adar as a day in which the order to kill all the Jews of Persia was averted. A day of sadness and mourning became a day of joy. Two interesting rabbinic statements resonate through the nature of celebrating Purim. The first exclaims that when the month of Adar enters, marbin be-sim-cha, “joy is greatly increased” (Ta-a-nit 29:1). Secondly, we find the comment by Raba, who said that on Purim it is incumbent on one to drink to the point of intoxication, adde-lo ya-da, “until one does not know the difference between the cursed Haman and the blessed Mordecai” (Megilah 7:2). On its surface, celebrating Purim resembles a carnival and is not much different from other cultures’ festivities of this season. The origin of the universal merriment at springtime is probably rooted in pagan traditions that celebrated the natural renewal of seasons at that time. In Persia, for example, the old spring festival of Nowruz was celebrated with great joy. This festival ushered in the New Year based on the ancient Persian calendar prior to the Islamic conquest. In Europe, springtime festivities receive a carni-
val spirit which is marked by wearing costumes, drinking heavily, singing and dancing. The famous carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans are also a part of this universal experience. Moreover, the Christian observance of Lent, with penance, fasting and abstention from eating meat, is also based in these spring festivities. Strangely enough, the word “carnival,” which, in our days, is associated with merrymaking, is derived from the Latin carnis levare, meaning “meat be removed.” In the Latin of the Middle Ages it is found as “carne vale” meaning “meat, go away.” It seems that the roots of the carnival celebrations were associated with the early days of fasting, which may have been the route to spiritual cleansing. On the other hand, the word for “carnival” in Hebrew is ad-lo-ya-dah, based on Raba’s statement mentioned above, giving the celebration of Purim a carnival atmosphere. Literally, ad means “until,” de-lo means “that not,” and yadah means “know,” insinuating a point of intoxication where one is unable to distinguish between the good and the bad. However, unlike other cultures, Purim is a holiday in which wearing costumes, merrymaking and the Purim Spiel, the comic reenactment of the Purim story, are ways to commemorate a Jewish historical event and celebrate Jewish survival. And even though the celebration seems similar to other cultures, the rationale behind it is different. So, in the fun-filled spirit of Ad-loya-dah, I wish all our readers a happy and joyful Purim celebration. Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor of biblical literature at Spertus College in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Hebrew and Bible at New College in Sarasota.
ous lyrics and melodies, she succeeded in connecting us to our roots, to our origins… Today, as we bid farewell to Naomi Shemer, we bow our heads with sorrow and are grateful for the wonderful gift Naomi gave us.” If from the dark of night about us there shines forth a blessed star, Then may all our prayers come to be. May peace abide within our land and strengthen all that’s near and far. May it come to pass, may it be. Lu y’hi, Lu y’hi, oh may it be,
peace within our land we’ll yet see. Lu y’hi, Lu y’hi, we all pray let it be, All that we desire, may it be. Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in Venice’s Chorale (formerly Exsultate!). Her interest in choral music has led to this series of articles on Jewish folk music in the Diaspora.
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Belzec: The heart of darkness By Paul R. Bartrop, PhD
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ocated in southeastern Poland, the Nazi death camp at Belzec began operating on March 17, 1942 – exactly 75 years ago this month. While Auschwitz is without doubt the best known of the Nazi killing sites, with Treblinka perhaps running second in people’s minds, the death camp at Belzec saw the murder of upwards of 600,000 people by the time it ceased operations in December 1942. Dr. Paul Bartrop The vast majority of those sent to Belzec were Jews, though Roma and Poles were also victims. Belzec was the Nazis’ first dedicated extermination facility, and overall, so far as can be ascertained, only two Jews are known to have survived their ordeal there. In early 1940, German officials built a number of forced labor camps along the Bug River in occupied Poland. Just outside the village of Belzec, in Poland’s southeast, they erected one such camp which was also intended to serve as a central headquarters for the others in the region. Administered by the SS, the camp at Belzec began by interning Jews from the Lublin district, where they were compelled to build various military facilities. By the end of 1940 the labor camp was deactivated. Those who had worked to build it were either shot or deported elsewhere. On November 1, 1941, German SS and local police officials began erecting an extermination camp at the site of the old labor camp. Situated less than a quarter of a mile from a major rail line, it was ideally suited for the location of an extermination camp. Established as part of the overall plan of “Operation Reinhard” – the
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Nazi plan for the eradication of all Jews within the Generalgouvernment (General Government) of Poland under the administration of Hans Frank – Belzec was one of the earliest locations for testing the mass extermination of Jews. As such, the new camp commenced operations on March 17, 1942, when Jews deported from Lublin, Lvov and Kraków began arriving by rail cars. The camp itself was divided into three separate areas: administration, a storage area for plundered goods, and the extermination site, which initially contained three gas chambers that grew to six over time. Measuring 886 feet per side, the camp was supervised by up to 30 SS and police officers, depending on workload and camp needs. These were supplemented by an auxiliary police unit of around a hundred men comprised of Ukrainians and Poles, together with former Soviet prisoners of war who had defected to the Nazis. The Germans had carefully evolved the deportations and killing process: trains of 40 to 60 boxcars, with 80 to 100 people crammed into each car, arrived at the Belzec station. The prisoners were then force-marched to the camp, where they were stripped of their possessions prior to being separated by gender. They were then made to remove their clothes and ordered to walk through a pathway known as the “tube,” a narrow alleyway concealed by branches leading to the gas chambers. The unsuspecting prisoners were told they were going to communal showers. Once the “bathhouse” was full, the doors were sealed and carbon monoxide gas was pumped in from a large machine outside. This process was repeated until all the victims brought in on the train had been murdered. The policy of concealment did not
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end with the prisoners at their death, however; the Nazis went to considerable trouble to conceal their activities inside the camp in an effort to keep the local population in the dark as to what was happening there. The lives of a few – a very few – prisoners were spared at the time of their arrival in the camp. Spared temporarily to work as slave laborers, these prisoners were compelled to work in the killing areas, separating newly-arrived prisoners’ possessions, removing bodies from the gas chambers, and burying them in mass graves adjacent to the killing ground. The speed of the killing process at Belzec was extreme. Between March and December 1942 alone, for example, at least 435,500 Jews, Poles and Roma, most of who had come from southern Poland (though with others from Austria, Germany and Czechoslovakia) were murdered at the site. The first commandant of Belzec was SS Major Christian Wirth, who ruled over the location from March through June 1942. He was replaced by the camp’s second commandant, SS First Lieutenant Gottlieb Hering, who remained at the site until June 1943 and oversaw its dismantling and closure. In October 1942, fearful that the Nazis’ activities might be discovered, SS chief Heinrich Himmler ordered that the mass graves should be exhumed
and the remains should be incinerated in open-air furnaces. The residual bone fragments from the incinerated bodies were then to be pulverized and shipped back to Germany’s farmers for fertilizer. By June 1943, slave laborers had completed their task, only to be subsequently shot or deported to other camps. The camp was then dismantled. Germans and local collaborators bulldozed the entire site, transformed it into a farm for a Ukrainian family, planted crops and trees, and constructed a large homestead there. The intention was that there would be no traces left of what had taken place at Belzec, and indeed, this could have been the case were not the entire region overrun and occupied by Soviet troops in July 1944. For those who read this column regularly, they will know that I frequently attempt to find something uplifting from the episodes about which I write. Sadly, there can be nothing elevating about the event marked this month – the 75th anniversary of the opening of one of the worst killing fields of the Holocaust. Dr. Paul Bartrop is Professor of History and the Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He can be reached at pbartrop@fgcu. edu.
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he community is invited to two events being organized by the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies, to take place at Florida Gulf Coast University in March. The first is a lecture delivered by Dr. David Meola, Bert and Fanny Meisler Endowed Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of South Alabama, on Thursday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Meola’s presentation is entitled “Citizenship at the End of a Barrel: Anti-Semitism, Masculinity, and a Fight for Honor” – a remarkable account of a scandal that ended in a duel during the early nineteenth century in Germany. The lecture will take place in the Cohen Center, room CC213, and is free and open to the public. The second event will take place on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cohen Center, room CC214. This will be the Southwest Florida premiere of a spectacular movie entitled
Persona non Grata. It is the story of a Japanese diplomat, Chuine “Sempo” Sugihara, who was honored by Yad Vashem in Jerusalem for his work in helping to save the lives of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust – and who was then promptly disciplined by the Japanese government for his actions. The film runs for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. We are pleased to acknowledge that this event is being sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is anticipated that the event will take place in the presence of the Consul-General of Japan based in Miami. Due to an expected high attendance, you are asked to RSVP to the Center Assistant, Miss Taylor Neff, at twneff@eagle.fgcu.edu in order to enable us to cater for numbers. This is a free event. Florida Gulf Coast University is located at 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers.
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his exhibit, which has been shown in more than 40 countries, tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. Selby Public Library will host the exhibit. All who visit the exhibit will gain a better understanding of the Holocaust, World War II, and the impact these events have on today’s society.
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Her year of living Jewishly Book review by Philip K. Jason, Special to The Jewish News My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. By Abigail Pogrebin. Foreword by A.J. Jacobs. Fig Tree Books. 336 pages. Hardcover $22.99.
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hat a joy it is to be able to share vicariously this talented and energetic author’s journey, a journey self-designed to deepen her Jewish knowledge and identity. At first glance a sure-fire, gimmicky publishing venture, it turns out to be much more than that. It’s a kind of Jewish makeover. It has soul and determination and great sensitivity. As the subPhil Jason title makes clear, Pogrebin organizes her book around the calendar of Jewish holidays, including an unexpected number of fast days. Each chapter is part embellished journal entry, part citations of relevant observations – short teachings – by rabbis whom the author interviewed along the way. Abby Pogrebin as character in her own book is presented as a somewhat rebellious family member who feels her Jewish life has not been as rich as it might have been. She has set out to see what, if anything, she has missed – and to decide what to do about it. What new understandings will she turn into changed behavior? This quesf tion not only generates suspense, but ” also deepens our interest in the implicit d
questions that lie behind it: What new changing emotional seaunderstandings will she gain? How sons of grief and joy, dewill she react to them? How will her feat and victory, scarcity readers react? and plentitude. Readers are encouraged to let PoDuring this experigrebin be their guide, to imagine themmental year, she realizes selves in her place. To measure their more strongly than ever reactions against hers. To trust her certhat the hold and power tainties and her uncertainties. of the holidays depends Pogrebin wrestles with the fact that upon one’s preparation Judaism provides a range of templates. and intention. Her search leads her to encompass Helping Pogrebin and her readers more than the Reform Judaism that is are quotations from rabbis that she has her home territory. She questions aumet or read along her journey. These thorities from other worship traditions quotations are selected to underscore within the Jewish family. She visits a key issues connected with the holivariety of temples and synagogues. days and the ways in which the calenThey contrast not only in worship dar structures Jewish life. Some of the style, but in many othquotations introduce a er ways as well: size, theme or a chapter, while prominence, formality, others simply arise when secular setting (major they are needed to lend urban center, suburb, clarity and authority. etc.). Pogrebin crissOther useful tools crosses the country to are the special appenditouch as many bases ces: “A Jewish Year in as she can, though of Bullet Points,” a list of necessity the book rerabbi’s and other authormains a bit New York ities interviewed as part centric. of Pogrebin’s research, a The author’s quest bibliography, and a glosbrings a payoff that Abigail Pogrebin (Credit Lorin Klaris) sary. might not have been expected. Yes, Throughout her travels, inquiries she gains insight and appreciation for and meditations, Pogrebin continues to the individual holy days and rituals, underscore her experiences as a Jewish especially the most holy of all – the child and woman, as wife and mother, Sabbath. Beyond this, however, she and as an accomplished professional comes to feel the genius of the sacraand unsatisfied seeker. These are parts mental and liturgical Jewish year as an of the tapestry. Now one of its threads, overarching structure both in time and the thread of her Jewish selfhood and beyond time. There is a rhythm to the spirituality, is a much more prominent
part of the design. This remarkable book accomplishes its ends with great vitality and generous, inspiring openness. A note on the author Abigail Pogrebin worked for Mike Wallace as a producer on 60 Minutes. Her other books are Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish and One and the Same: My Life as an Identical Twin. Her work appears in such periodicals as Newsweek, New York magazine, The Daily Beast, the Forward and Tablet. Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus of English from the United States Naval Academy. He reviews regularly for Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, Southern Literary Review, and other publications. Please visit Phil’s website at www.philjason.wordpress.com.
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JNF’s first-ever water mission looks at Israel’s successes By Allison Levine
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he first-ever Jewish National Fund (JNF) Israel water mission, titled IsraelH2O: A Tour on the Trail of Israel’s Water Solutions, attracted participants for many different reasons, but ultimately, all came with the same goal – to learn more about how Israel, a once water-starved country, has become a place where water issues have become stable and its water crisis mitigated. The mission was a natural continuation and a fitting conclusion to JNF’s yearlong successful Water Summits held in dozens of cities around the United States. “The goal of this mission is to show how Israel is a true model to the world of how it is possible to overcome severe water shortages through proper management and constant innovation,” explained Talia Tzour Avner, Chief Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL) Israel Emissary based in New York. The 40 participants consisted of Jews and non-Jews alike, civil engineers, academics, longtime JNF supporters, as well as four representatives sent by the Thai government, and an official from the United Nations. “I am learning so much about the work that JNF does for water issues in Israel, and I’ve been able to see the levels of cooperation that exist between corporate entities, farmers and legislators working together for a common goal,” said Anne Juepner, the UN Director of Global Policy Center who is based in Nairobi, Kenya. “I was most impressed and surprised by how fully aware Israelis are of water issues, not only within Israel, but also around the world.” Starting the mission in Northern Israel, which included a visit to waste treatment plants and water reclamation facilities, the group traveled south to JNF’s Basor Reservoirs. On the morning of the mission’s visit, countless
birds were seen nesting in the nearby bushes and flying over the fields in flocks. The JNF group gathered at an overlook point that provided views of the reservoirs as well as fruit trees, farmlands and the winding Basor River. The reservoirs created by JNF – over 250 throughout Israel – hold either treated water or rain water collected from annual regional flooding, depending on each reservoir. “The water is mainly used for irrigation purposes in these dry parts of the county. Because of the reservoirs, Israeli farmers are able to irrigate 10,800 acres (44,000 dunams) of additional land,” Ofer Brokshtain, KKL engineering and development officer, told the group. “Before these reservoirs were built, there was nothing here – this region is a desert! All the vegetation and all of the fields and orchards that we see today are thanks to the network of JNF-KKL reservoirs.” The JNF IsraelH2O Mission was chaired by Bob Lembke, President of the United Water and Sanitation District, from Greenwood Village, Colorado. Lembke, who brought a number of colleagues with him on this mission, mentioned Seth M. Siegel’s best-selling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water Starved World, and hearing Siegel speak at a JNF Water Summit. “JNF is key on water,” said Lembke. “Israel’s water system is well designed and efficient, while at the same time, Israel is constantly working on new innovations. On this trip, we are seeing how the water distribution system is well managed, and how the water crisis has been addressed through desalination, water conservation and water recycling.” Overall, per capita, Israelis use about 27% less water than Americans. While a good portion of JNF’s Israel-
H2O Mission focused on visiting corporations, facilities or government officials, they also visited an elementary school in Ofakim, a small development town near Beer Sheva in the Negev, where they witnessed firsthand JNF’s rain harvesting water system and learned about the water education program JNF runs in collaboration with partner organization Green Horizon. Standing in a noisy courtyard with curious schoolchildren coming to see the visitors, mission participants met with JNF Green Horizons Liaison Ido Eisikovitz to learn more about how water-saving techniques are taught in Israel from childhood. “If we want to educate people for the future, we have to start at the beginning, which is what
is number one in the world for using recycling water for irrigation purposes, with about 85% of waste water being re-used. The next country after Israel is Spain, which recycles about 20% of their water,” said Juepner. “We are seeing how the global water crisis continues to affect countries around the world, and the key is approaching the issue from different directions, not just relying on one solution. A lot of what JNF has been able to do in Israel has worked toward water sustainability, and I’m hoping to see more JNF missions like this in the future, with representatives from different countries touring, learning and joining in the conversation.” “I really think that this can be a cor-
JNF is doing in this and about 50 other elementary schools,” explained Eisikovitz. “It is important for us to learn from what Israel has done and continues to do in dealing with water scarcity,” said Chompoonoch Dolsuklert, one of four delegates sent by the Thai government on this important mission. “We often have droughts in Thailand, and we need to work to be innovative in addressing the situation.” The focus on Israel’s successes in water recycling came up repeatedly throughout the mission. “Israel
nerstone of peace in the region – being able to generate usable water in general abundance,” added Lembke. “Chairing this mission, I’m pleased that so many others get to see how JNF, the government of Israel, and other stakeholders have worked together to develop technology to desalinate or treat water at a high level, and also ways to supply and store it. All of these elements are vital for anyone looking to work addressing the critical issues of water shortage, which affect us all regardless of borders or nationality.”
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Israeli team named finalist in international race to moon Only five teams remain in the $30m Google Lunar XPrize contest to land a robot on the moon, it 500 meters and transmit images back to Earth.
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gBy Abigail Klein Leichman, ISRAEL21c, www.israel21c.org, January 25, 2017 srael’s SpaceIL was announced In partnership with the Ministry of astronaut, who perished on the space Abigail Klein Leichman is a writer and l yesterday as one of only five finalEducation and Israeli nonprofits, Spashuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, associate editor at ISRAEL21c. Prior ists remaining in the multi-millionceIL has made presentations to more the conference attracts astronauts, scito moving to Israel in 2007, she was e than a quarter of a million schoolchildollar Google Lunar XPrize race to the entists, space engineers, policymakers, a specialty writer and copy editor at a dren of all ages. space commanders, entrepreneurs and daily newspaper in New Jersey and has emoon. The other finalists are teams from “Our goal is to get them excited students from several countries for disfreelanced for a variety of newspapers e India, Japan and the United States, as about the science and technology becussions about current technologies and and periodicals since 1984. t well as an international team of indihind our spacecraft and the scientific an exhibition of aerospace companies. t mission it will carry,” says Damari. sviduals from about 15 countries. The SpaceIL craft, featuring an IsThe competition began 10 years , ago with 33 teams vying to be the first raeli flag painted on its side, will bring a lunar magnetometer (LMAG) from -to soft-land a privately funded, unthe Weizmann Institute of Science in manned robot on the moon, move it s Rehovot to study the magnetic fields 500 meters across the moon’s surface e on the surface of the moon. and transmit high-definition video and photos back to Earth. “Earth has a rotating core that creThe top prize is $20 million, while ates magnetic poles but you don’t have that on the moon, so with this instruthe second to fulfill the requirements ment we can study how the moon was will receive $5 million. An additional $5 million in bonus prizes is to be made and how its magnetic field was awarded. created,” explains Damari. Few would have expected a team SpaceIL and the other four finalists must initiate their launches by Decemfrom young, small Israel to hang in as ber 31, 2017. Depending on the orbit others dropped out, but Israelis enjoy accomplishing seemingly impossible chosen, the journey could last from A prototype of SpaceIL’s robotic spacecraft being unveiled three weeks to six months. After landfeats. for Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (third from left) ing, the craft must transmit images and “Today, more and more commervideos for around a week. It will then cial companies, smaller nations and remain on the moon. even universities are pursuing deepspace missions. Initiatives like the “I tell kids that it’s their job to Google Lunar XPrize encourage this build a spacecraft that brings ours back trend, which has great importance for to Israel,” says Damari with a laugh. humanity,” said SpaceIL CEO Eran The GoogleX announcement comes g Privman. just days before the 12th annual Ilan RaKfir Damari, one of the founders of mon International Space Conference in g SpaceIL, notes that although his team Herzliya on January 30-31, sponsored y was the last to register in the competiby the Israel Space Agency and the tion, at the end of 2010, it was the first Fisher Institute for Air and Space Stras to secure the required launch contract. tegic Studies. “The fact that we’re one of five Named in memory of Israel’s first a teams that achieved this shows what d lwe always knew: We are at the forefront of global technology in Israel, ,and the space industry here has potential to be a leader globally,” Damari tells ISRAEL21c. “This gives us a lot of motivation to shoot for the moon.” The teams are in contact with one another and met several times, most recently in Israel. About 30 SpaceIL engineers are working in an Israel Aircraft Industries facility in Yehud to complete the spacecraft in the next 11 months. While the People talk about other teams are reportedly developing empowering a rover to drive their robot 500 meters, women to SpaceIL’s propulsion system will enadvocate able its craft to “hop” 500 meters from for change. the initial landing spot. We do it. “We originally thought to build and launch a smaller spacecraft but as People talk about we started the engineering work we restrengthening alized the fuel tanks we were seeking US-Israel ties. don’t exist yet,” says Damari. The curWe do it. rent iteration weighs about half a ton. The cost of the robot rose along People talk about with its scope. “The project now costs game-changing more than the $20 million prize,” medical discoveries. Damari says. “But people see that it’s We do it. not just about the competition and the prize money. They see the impact on We’re the largest the Israeli space industry as more and Jewish women’s more civilian companies are involved organization in building satellites for the future … in America. of everything we do.” This is what we do. In addition to a $1 million Diversity Prize to be split among 16 semiDO SOMETHING. finalist teams, SpaceIL has received JOIN US. a “significant donation” from Israeli businessman Sami Sagol, joining existing contributors including Amdocs founder Morris Kahn, the Adelson Family Foundation, the Charles & Lynn Schusterman Foundation, Bezeq, the Israel Space Agency and others. Israeli singer and songwriter Aviv Geffen plans to highlight the team’s success at his upcoming annual “Rock Ball” concert, which marks 20 years since the release of his hit song, “Or Hadassah Florida Central Yare’ach (Moonlight).” 727.799.0618 floridacentral@hadassah.org Inspiring future scientists HADASSAH THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. hadassah.org/DO A major part of SpaceIL’s mission is to ©2016 Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah, the H logo, and Hadassah the Power of Women Who Do are registered trademarks of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. inspire kids to study science, engineering, technology and math (STEM).
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ISRAEL BRIEFS TOURISM TO ISRAEL UP 3.6% IN 2016
Incoming tourism in 2016 totaled 2.9 million tourists, up 3.6%, compared with 2015, with 250,000 tourists arriving in Israel in December alone. The countries from which tourism grew the most were China (69%), Croatia (62%), Belarus, Latvia and Georgia (41%), Malaysia (35%), Philippines (27%) and India (13%). The U.S. and Russia continue to lead in the number of tourists, followed by France, the UK, Germany and Ukraine. (Michal Raz-Chaimovich, Globes)
ISRAELI ECONOMY GROWS BY 3.5% IN 2016
Israel’s economy grew by 3.5% in 2016, the Bank of Israel’s Research
Department said recently. Unemployment dropped to a record low of 4.8%. Overall investments jumped by 10%. The inflation rate was a negative 0.3%, the third consecutive year in which the Israeli economy has seen a negative inflation rate. (Zeev Klein, Israel Hayom)
ISRAEL’S POPULATION REACHED 8.63 MILLION IN 2016
At the end of 2016, the population of Israel reached 8.63 million, the Central Bureau of statistics reports. Over the past year, the country’s population has grown by 2% totaling 167,000 people. The Jewish population has reached 6.45 million (74.8%), the Arab population 1.796 million (20.8%), while 384,000 (4.4%) are defined as others.
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The population should surpass 9 million in the first quarter of 2019 and 10 million by 2025. Over the past year, 181,000 babies were born, and 36,000 new immigrants came to the country including 24,000 Jewish immigrants. 18% of the Jewish new immigrants came from France, 22% from Ukraine, 27% from Russia and 10% from the U.S. (Globes)
SURGE IN CHINESE TOURISTS TAKING IN ISRAEL’S RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics shows 76,400 Chinese tourists went to Israel between January and November last year, a 60% increase from 2015. The surge is helped by new direct flights by Hainan Airlines from Beijing to Tel Aviv. Cathay Pacific is expected to start flying from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv this year. Travel pundits say uniqueness and authenticity are key selling points. Israel is culturally very interesting, offering a rich and very developed tourism infrastructure to Chinese travelers seeking to explore new and exotic destinations. Li Jiayang, who spent two weeks in Israel recently, said the journey was a highlight of her life as it shocked her emotionally. “I was able to learn and feel the thousands of years of history just passing through me when I was standing in front of the Western Wall, and I could not stop myself from crying out of no reason.” (China Daily)
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In the past decade, the Israeli government has initiated efforts that have dramatically improved the occupational and educational attainment of its Arab citizens. Today, Israeli Arabs comprise 21% of the Israeli population and 23% of Israeli doctors. Arabs now comprise 16% of first-year students in higher education, compared to 8% a decade earlier. Arabs now comprise 28% of students at the Technion. Between 2005 and 2011, inflationadjusted Arab net family income increased by 7.4%. As a result, the share
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of Arab families that were “very satisfied” with their economic conditions rose from 40% in 2004-2005 to 60% in 2010-2011. Three-quarters of Israeli Arabs consider “Israeli” a part of their identity. (Robert Cherry, RealClearWorld)
SYRIAN WOMAN GIVES BIRTH IN ISRAELI HOSPITAL, NAMES DAUGHTER SARAH
A Syrian woman gave birth to a healthy girl recently in Ziv Medical Center in Safed, and in gratitude gave the baby a Jewish name – Sarah. The woman came from a village in a region where every hospital and clinic had been destroyed, so she went to the Israeli border and was brought to the hospital by the Israel Defense Forces. “When my husband heard I insisted on going to the border to give birth in a hospital, he asked that if she was born healthy, to give her a Jewish name in gratitude to Israel,” she said. “I’ll never forget what you did here for my daughter Sarah and for me,” she said. “When Sarah grows up...I’ll tell her where she was born and why... we chose to call her Sarah.” (Danny Brenner, Israel Hayom)
ISRAEL: THE EIGHTH GREAT POWER OF 2017
The U.S. remains the most powerful country on earth, followed by China, Japan, Russia, Germany, India, Iran S and Israel – a new name on our list of the Eight Greats. A small country, Israel is a rising power with a growing impact on world affairs. Overall, the Jewish state continues to develop diplomatic, economic and military power and to insert itself into the heart of regional politics. Large, off-shore discoveries of natural gas and oil are turning Israel into an energy exporter. Energy self-sufficiency is a boost to Israel’s economy; energy exports boost Israel’s foreign policy clout. Access to Israeli technology (like the technology behind the Iron Dome missile defense system) matters to more and more countries. Israel’s diplomatic outreach to Africa and its deepening relationship with India benefit from Israel’s ability to deliver what people in other countries want. Another factor is the change in the Middle Eastern balance of power that has transformed Israel from a pariah state to a kingmaker. Syria, one of Israel’s most vociferous enemies andc biggest security threats, has now been broken. Egypt hates Hamas, ISIS and Islamic Jihad as much as Israel does; never has Egyptian-Israeli security cooperation been as close as it is today. Even more consequentially, the rise of Iran and its aspirations to regional hegemony made Israel critical to the survival of the Sunni Arabs, including the Gulf states. Israel begins 2017 as the keystone of a regional anti-Iran alliance, a most-favored-nation in the White House, and a country that enjoys good relations with all of the world’s major powers bar Iran. (Walter Russell Mead and Sean Keeley, American Interest)
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According to IDF data published recently, in the 15 months between October 2015 and the end of 2016, there were 281 terrorist attacks originating in the West Bank, including 143 stabbing attacks, 89 shooting attacks, 39 vehicular attacks and 9 attacks utilizing explosive devices. 81% of the stabbing attacks were directed at IDF forces. In order to combat terrorism, dozens of guard posts have been built, raids conducted on illegal weapons factories, funds destined for terrorists or their families seized, surveillance
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Israel, the Palestinians and a new administration: What will happen now? By Rabbi Howard A. Simon
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n December 25, 2016, a date West Bank or relations between Israel to remember now and always, and the Palestinians. The once-held bethe United States’ representalief that the real problem in this part of the world was the Israeli-Palestinian tives at the Security Council meeting differences is now seen to be totally of the United Nations, instructed by false. Arab countries President Obama, abstained from voting on Resolution and their personal de2334, thus turning our counsires are the problem. The new administratry’s back on Israel as none tion needs to realize of Mr. Obama’s predecessors this and should act acever did. The Resolution condemns Israel in ways that give cordingly. the Palestinian cause support Why is the question of settlements seen and acceptance in a manner that totally misrepresents the to be so important to true facts relating to Israel the United Nations and Rabbi Howard A. Simon and the Palestinians. to the Palestinians? Because what could not be won in war This is the reality that Donald is now desired politically. Arab coaliTrump now deals with as he assumes tions in both 1967 and 1973 sought to the presidency of our country. What destroy Israel and take all of its land. will he do? What should he do? First They failed miserably losing territory and foremost, he should make an honto Israel in the process. What could est assessment of the true picture of not be achieved in war is now desired the Middle East today. Syria is in a through United Nations’ action. Both no-end-in-sight war. Wars are being the UN and the world have forgotten fought in Iraq, Libya and Yemen. Iran that, following the Arab defeat in 1967, seeks to become the dominant country the Arab League, meeting in Khartoum, in the area. ISIS maintains its caliphate produced the infamous three no’s: no in Raqqa. None of these realities has peace with Israel; no negotiations with anything to do with settlements on the
Israel; and no recognition of Israel. This is why the Palestinians refuse to negotiate in good faith with Israel. It is not the settlements; it is hatred of the very existence of Israel. To make matters worse, the Security Council Resolution states that Israel has no claim to the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem. How ridiculous is this? The Western Wall is the most sacred site in all of Judaism. It has been a part of our history since biblical times. This is ignored by the Security Council in its never-ending desire to condemn Israel any way it can. The Trump administration must set the facts straight. Settlements are not the issue. Willingness to negotiate with no preconditions is the issue. It is time to recognize Israel as the only true de-
mocracy in the Middle East. It is time to support Israel in its endeavor to live in peace with all of its neighbors. It is time to tell the Palestinians that neither they nor the United Nations will dictate what will or will not happen in this vital part of the world. It is time to support Israel in its struggle to maintain its way of life and to do so in peace. We wait and we wonder. What will come next? Rabbi Howard A. Simon is the founding chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative. For more information about the Heller IAI, visit www.sarasotalovesisrael.com or contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 jsheslow@jfedsrq.org.
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Farce: U.N.’s 2017 membership at Human Rights Council Source: UN Watch, www.unwatch.org, January 2, 2017
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eet the 2017 membership of the U.N. Human Rights Council, elected by the United Nations with the mandate to “uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights:” Saudi Arabia: Expertise in human rights: Death sentences for apostasy and adultery; corporal punishment including flogging and amputation; judiciary controlled by regime; beheading more people than ever before; arbitrary arrests of dissenters and minorities; no freedom of speech; jails blogger Raif Badawi. Venezuela: Expertise in human rights: Widespread arbitrary detention; imprisonment of opposition leaders; intimidation of journalists;
torture; policies causing mass hunger and health catastrophe. China: Expertise in human rights: Denial of freedom of speech, religion, association; extrajudicial killings; repression of civil society; discrimination against Tibetans and other minorities. Cuba: Expertise in human rights: Systematic violation of freedom of speech, assembly, press; elections are neither free nor fair; threats and violence against dissidents. Iraq: Expertise in human rights: Pro-government militias commit widespread human rights abuses, including assassinations, enforced disappearances, property destruction. Qatar: Expertise in human rights:
Inhuman conditions for 1.4 million migrant workers; women denied basic rights to equality, denied right to be elected to legislative council; finances ISIS and Hamas. Burundi: Expertise in human rights: Police killings of peaceful protesters; government forces commit summary executions, targeted assassinations, enforced disappearances; arbitrary detention, torture, sexual violence; genocide warning. Bangladesh: Expertise in human rights: Extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, killing of secular bloggers by Islamist groups, restrictions on online speech and the press, early and forced marriage, gender-based vio-
lence, abysmal working conditions and labor rights. United Arab Emirates: Expertise in human rights: No political parties, no option to change government; restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, assembly, association; arrests without charge, incommunicado detentions, lengthy pretrial detentions; police and prison guard brutality; violence against women; anti-gay discrimination; mistreatment and sexual abuse of foreign domestic servants and other migrant workers. For the full UNHRC membership, please visit http://www.unwatch. org/2017-membership/.
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Incidents of anti-Semitism have risen alarmingly over the past two years. According to FBI statistics, there were more hate crimes against Jews in 2015 than against any other religious group. Anti-Jewish assaults rose by more than 50% from 2014. Anti-Semitic harassment seems to be acutely problematic on U.S. college campuses, with over half of all Jewish students polled indicating that they’d witnessed or directly experienced acts of anti-Semitism at their colleges or universities. A 2016 study showed a 45% increase in campus anti-Semitism. One common tactic is to use criticism of Israel as a tool to target and marginalize Jewish students. The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (AAA) of 2016 is a bi-partisan solution to this problem. Passed by the Senate on December 1, 2016, the AAA directs the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to use the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism when evaluating hostile environment complaints
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Masquerading: Concealing or revealing? then – V’Nahapoch Hu – everything turned around, with the Jews’ salvation and the Jews joyous and terrified no more. To commemorate this shakeup, we dress up in costumes and transform our everyday attire. Our clothing set the tone for our behavior. We come across this daily. When one goes for an important meeting, he will don a suit and tie. When one would like to relax, he will wear shorts and a t-shirt. An individual will more likely act casually when wearing casual clothes, and more professionally when wearing professional attire. That is a large reason why certain professions demand uniforms. Jewish mysticism adds that the clothing of a person can reveal something that is normally hidden within his psyche. Dressing in a certain fashion will bring out hidden qualities of an individual that he or she may not even have been aware that they possessed. On Purim, G-dliness went from a state of concealment to revelation, when mourning turned to rejoicing. We emulate this process and try to reveal a side of ourselves that is normally concealed. We dress up to reveal from deep within us something that is normally hidden. We dress to reveal our souls. This is also a primary reason why, growing up, I saw lots of Queen Esthers and Mordechais masquerading about but hardly any Hamans. A recurring theme throughout all the costumes was that almost all of them had a positive twist and message to it. And now, with my children as well, my
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rowing up, one of my fondest Purim memories was getting dressed up as a kid and walking down La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles decked out in my costume. My friends and I loved the pre-planning that went into our costumes. When Purim came around, it was fun to see what costumes everyone would come up with, from hamentaschen and charity box costumes to challah and gragger outfits. We enjoyed the joyous atmosphere of Purim, giving out food baskets to family and friends, hearing the Megillah, and our festive meal. As children, we invested a lot of time in our costumes. However, it is only as I got older, that I began to appreciate the deep and powerful lessons of this custom. Tradition explains that the miracle of Purim was the expression of V’Nahapoch Hu – when everything was turned on its head. The Jews thought they were going to be annihilated due to Haman’s evil decree. They were in mourning and terrified and
wife Chanie and I encourage them to dress as Jewish heroes or good deeds as opposed to monsters and villains. When we masquerade, it’s not so much about hiding who we are but revealing who we truly are. I can’t wait to celebrate Purim this year with my children and the com-
munity. The child in me looks forward once again to seeing everyone dress up. But this time, as an adult, it’s a reminder to take the time and see the beautiful souls within each and every individual. Happy Purim and happy dressing up!
BRIEFS continued from previous page under Title VI. The State Department provides a clear definition of anti-Semitism, including helpful examples that will make OCR evaluation of complex complaints easier. (Shannon Gilreath, The Hill)
WHAT AID TO ISRAEL BUYS AMERICA
One demand that Donald Trump repeatedly raised is for U.S. allies to contribute more to the costs of their defense. Thus, it’s worth recalling why Israel is America’s largest recipient of military aid, and why it’s cheap at the price. Unlike all the other allies Trump complains about, Israel isn’t under America’s military protection and doesn’t want to be. It never has and never will ask American troops to defend it. The annual aid helps Israel purchase the weaponry it needs to defend itself by itself. Israel genuinely doesn’t want America to protect it militarily. The belief that it must defend itself by itself is deeply ingrained in Israel and enjoys wall-to-wall consensus. While aid to Israel currently totals $3.1 billion a year, and is slated to rise to $3.8 billion in 2019, it’s cheap compared to the cost of
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U.S. troop deployments to protect other American allies. For instance, maintaining U.S. bases in Japan costs America $5.5 billion a year, and that’s in a country where troops haven’t had to fire a shot in decades. Nor can Israel be accused of failing to contribute financially to its own defense. While 23 of NATO’s 28 members spend less than 2% of GDP on defense, Israel spends 5.2%, well above America’s 3.5%. Last July, Ha’aretz reported that in the battle against ISIS, “According to Western intelligence sources, Israel has supplied more intelligence to its allies than any other intelligence organization.” With regard to combat testing of U.S. weapons systems, America’s F-16 fighters contain over 600 modifications introduced by Israel. As Ha’aretz reported in 2010, “between 10% and 15% of every new F-16 made in America...consists of Israeli systems.” Israel’s destruction of a Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007 prevented ISIS from getting its hands on the raw material for a nuclear bomb. The reactor was located in one of the swathes of Syria ISIS captured. Similarly, America was able to defend its allies in the Gulf War only because Israel had destroyed Iraq’s nuclear program a decade earlier. (Evelyn Gordon, Commentary)
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he array of parenting books is vast, and if you start to scan the titles, it is astounding and maybe even intimidating. What parents are aexpected to know and do to mold and einfluence their child to be adequately prepared for a successful future can seem daunting. I have a few books that are tried and true and that I reference as my pars enting “bibles.” Several years ago, I found the book The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman. Chapman has authored books with similar titles for nchildren, for marriage, for singles and gmore. In this book, Chapman claims that there are five love languages and each person has a primary and second-ary love language. The book helps you find the best way for you to identify fyour language of love as well as the primary love language or languages of your child or spouse. The languages .of love that Chapman refers to in his -books are: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, fand physical touch. It’s very introspective and can be very insightful once nyou discover your love language and dthe love language of your dear ones. Now that you have a basic under.standing of these five love languages, I fwant to take it a step further and prompt
you to discover the varying approaches to connecting and expressing love to G-d through the metaphor of the five languages of love. In the book of Deuteronomy (6:5) there actually is a Mitzvah to love G-d. Utilizing Gary Chapman’s five love languages, it is good to be introspective and be perceptive of how you demonstrate your love to G-d. The love language entitled “Words of Affirmation” can imply saying the simple words “thank G-d” or “Baruch Hashem” when someone asks about your well-being. Saying the appropriate blessings prior to eating, or saying grace after meals, are also great ways to express our love to G-d through words of affirmation. The love language entitled “Quality Time” can suggest setting aside our mundane and busy daily routines to spend quality time with our family and G-d as we choose to celebrate Shabbat and holidays in meaningful ways. The love language entitled “Receiving Gifts” can infer that G-d appreciates our “gifts.” Some of the gifts that G-d appreciates are the kind deeds we do for another being; going above and beyond to assist, care, share and express common decency and genuinely respect one another. The love language entitled “Acts of Service” can denote the act of prayer, which is a service of the heart. The Torah does not explicitly command us to pray. Instead, it gives the command to “serve G-d with all your heart,” which our great sages explain refers to prayer. Prayer is not merely the recitation of
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her love to G-d? The choices are yours, and the time is now to discover your G-dly love language. Of course, if you already have primary and secondary love languages, they can be broadened further or you can opt to grow your love for G-d by selecting and introducing another G-dly love language into your life. Hopefully, when we display our love to G-d, we will intrinsically feel G-d’s love for us as though we are each G-d’s only child. Sara Steinmetz is the education director at Chabad of Sarasota.
a jumble of words, but rather a way to connect with G-d through our heart (Avodah Sheba’lev). The love language entitled “Physical Touch” can signify learning Torah. When we study Torah and delve into its inner depth, we begin to understand G-d and feel closer to G-d. Therefore, Torah study can, so to speak, mirror physical touch. How do you choose to express love to G-d? What can you do to further help your child be more apt to adapting love languages to show his or
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“Purim Pandemonium” returns to Temple Emanu-El
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t’s almost time for Purim, and Temple Emanu-El Religious School is ready to host a fabulous celebration at “Purim Pandemonium” on Sunday, March 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to this special day of fun, festivity, food, and joy! The much-anticipated “Purim Pandemonium” begins in the Temple Emanu-El sanctuary with an interactive Megillah reading, lots of groggers, a lively Purim song session, and a fabulous costume parade with prizes for all! Highlighting the morning will
be the annual performance of Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg’s original Purimshpiel, entitled Purim Pandemonium and performed by Temple Emanu-El’s energetic and talented Religious School students. “Purim Pandemonium” will then move to the school building and outdoor grounds with an elaborate Purim carnival extravaganza. Games and prizes, rides and attractions, face painting, a dunk tank, a climbing wall, a bounce house, crafts, and a delicious lunch prepared by Temple Emanu-El’s
dedicated men of Brotherhood are just a few of the things to enjoy at “Purim Pandemonium!” The day will also feature a fantastic prize closet and a terrific bake sale of yummy goodies including lots of homemade hamentashen baked by Temple Emanu-El Religious School parents! Attendees are also invited to try their luck at the 50-50 raffle and silent auction.
“Purim Pandemonium” will not only raise the spirits of all attendees, but will also raise funds for the educational and generous scholarship programs at Temple Emanu-El Religious School. For more information or to purchase discounted pre-event tickets, please call 941.378.5567. Happy Adar, and chag Purim sameach!
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an existing space to a classroom, build an additional classroom and to create needed storage on both ground level and in a newly-constructed second floor. The addition of an elevator and a bathroom that serves both the playground and new classroom make the new space exceptionally functional. Already a Sunday morning class and a Hebrew class have moved into the converted space. The new classroom is being used for the weekly Temple Tots (Mommy & Me) group as well as the nap room for Gan students who stay in the afternoons. Discussions are underway about other ways the new classroom could be used in the future as The Gan considers additional programZoey Moyal and other Gan students explore the new classroom ming. near the end of construction
Temple Emanu-El kids and Rabbi Brenner Glickman are excited to celebrate at “Purim Pandemonium” on Sunday, March 5
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Miraculous Model Seder Friday, March 31, 2017 at 9:30 AM Chabad of Sarasota 7700 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota
Bring your preschoolers to learn about Pesach and experience a fun and interactive Seder. A free event for Sarasota-Manatee’s Young Families sponsored by Chabad of Sarasota, PJ Library and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information, contact Sara Steinmetz at Sara@chabadofsarasota.com or (941) 925-0770 .
Please register at JFEDSRQ.org/events
Presenter: Benjamin Larrabee
StandWithUs Southern Campus Coordinator. StandWithUs is an international, nonprofit organization that believes education is the road to peace. StandWithUs is dedicated to informing the public about Israel, and combating the extremism and antiSemitism that often distorts the issues.
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Sunday, March 5, 2017
4-6pm in The Federation Zell Room • Hear Ben’s personal narrative about why, as a non-Jew, he was driven to defend Israel and Jewish students on his college campus. • Learn what the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) movement is, what it looks like on college campuses and what you can do to fight back. • Get information about how campus climate is changing around the country and what that means for our students.
This STEP Sponsored Event is FREE and open to the public but registration is a must.
Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 MacIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232
For more information contact Andrea Eiffert aeiffert@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6308
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ELEVEN GREAT NEW FILMS!
BABA JOON
OPENING NIGHT F FLORIDA PREMIERE
A warm and touching feature film about the universal conflict between the immigrant father, who treasures his culture and wants to pass it on to the next generation, and his son, who wants to forge a new path and build a new identity in a new country.
BOGDAN’S JOURNEY
SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH, 7pm
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
BOGDAN’S JOURNEY
SPECIAL GUESTS: BOGDAN BIALEK and Directors MICHAL JASKULSKI, LAWRENCE LOEWINGER
A deeply moving documentary that tells the unique story of Dr. Bogdan Bialek’s dedicated pursuit of a terrible truth that had been buried for 60 years – the merciless attack on 120 Holocaust survivors who had sought shelter in Kielce, Poland, in 1946 – and the role of the townspeople in perpetrating this vicious atrocity, the last Jewish pogrom in Europe.
SPECIAL EVENT
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
DIRTY WOLVES
TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH, 7PM
Jewish Federation Campus A tribute to LEONARD NIMOY; A treat for “Star Trek” fans
CLOSING NIGHT
Regal Hollywood 20
*FINALE: “TASTE OF ISRAEL” DINNER: Michael’s On East, 5:30pm Middle East, Sephardic, and Ashkenazic food *Separate ticket required
Tickets available at
jfedsrq.org/jff17 or 866.465.3995
THE LAST MENTSCH
Poignant, funny and deeply moving, this film is a powerful narrative feature about friendship and healing. An elderly Jewish man wants to be buried in a Jewish cemetery, but must find proof that he is really Jewish.
MOOS
A charming, contemporary comedy set in Amsterdam’s Jewish community about a young woman who has always dreamed of going to acting school, but was held back by the need to take care of her grieving father after her mother’s death.
2015
A humorous, charming, yet melancholy feature about a down-on-his-luck Israeli detective who must unlock the secrets of three spry Holocaust survivors to solve a vexing crime - a murder mystery that enticingly entwines past and present.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH, 3PM
A quirky, wry comedy-drama about three siblings who seek to uncover the greatest secret their late mother never told them: that the man who raised them is not their biological father.
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FIRE BIRDS
IN SEARCH OF ISRAELI CUISINE
THE KIND WORDS
MARCH
Inspired by true events, Dirty Wolves is a gripping feature that explores a little-known chapter of WWII history. In Spain’s rural Galicia region in 1944, with the support of the Franco regime, Nazi forces have taken over a tungsten mine, using political prisoners and slave laborers to mine the precious element the Nazis need for manufacturing weapons.
Beatrice Friedman Theater,
IN SEARCH OF ISRAELI CUISINE
A gastronomic documentary portrait of the Israeli people told through their food. Celebrity chef-restauranteur Michael Solomonov zig-zags across Israel to savor a food revolution rooted in centuries-old traditions.
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
An entertaining, lighthearted look at Leonard Nimoy, the man behind Spock’s pointy ears; the film also examines the rocky father/son relationship between filmmaker Adam Nimoy and his famous father.
THE PEOPLE VS. FRITZ BAUER
Based on real people and events, this powerful and engrossing feature film is the story of the man who had a secret hand in bringing high-ranking Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann to justice.
SHALOM ITALIA
A touching and humorous documentary about three Italian Jewish brothers who get together for an unforgettable family reunion in the hope of finding the mysterious cave that saved their family from being deported to the camps during WWII.
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FEDERATION TORCH SPONSORS EDIE AND DAVID CHAIFETZ | LEON R. AND MARGARET M. ELLIN | ROBERT AND ESTHER HELLER ISRAEL ADVOCACY INITIATIVE THE MAZUR FAMILY FUND | BETTY SCHOENBAUM | LOIS STULBERG OPENING NIGHT SPONSOR THE BROWN FAMILY TRUST SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSOR MARSHA AND HARRY EISENBERG MEDIA PARTNER
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For film descriptions and screening times visit jfedsrq.org/jff17
For tickets call 866.465.3995