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16 September 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Temple Sinai offers support

to HOPE Family Services

By Gail Glickman
emple Sinai is preparing for a safe environment in which to make
its annual collection of clothes choices that empower them to live a
Tand other needed items to sup- life safe from the controlling tactics of
port an agency that provides shelter to an abusive partner. It allows individu-
victims of domestic abuse. This year, als a chance to organize opportunities
the collection will be for HOPE Family in the best interest of themselves and
Services, a not-for-profit organization their children.
based in Bradenton. The Women of Sinai will be col-
HOPE Family Services, providing lecting for this worthwhile agency on
services to survivors of domestic vio- Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday,
lence, has a primary prevention youth- September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
based program to teach young people The collection will be in front of the
the signs of an abusive partner. Other main entrance to the temple, 4631
services include an emergency safe South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota
shelter, children’s programs and coun- (enter off of Proctor Road only, be-
seling, to name a few. In keeping with tween Beneva and Swift). Clothing
its theme of tzedakah, Temple Sinai of- for men and women as well as chil-
fers its support to this important orga- dren will be accepted. HOPE operates
nization. a resale shop with clothing, toiletries,
HOPE provides a safe place in a household items and furniture. All pro-
confidential location for victims of ceeds benefit its clients.
domestic violence to evaluate their op- For more information, contact Judy
tions. The shelter is designed to pro- Polivy at teachtel21@frontier.com.
vide a place to live for those who need

Last year’s team collecting items for Rosh Hashanah
Keeping connected and
IN 2019, kosher with Shabbat meals

ANTI-SEMITISM By Susan McCann and Valda Kaye uals who are otherwise distanced from

GREW BY
uring this difficult time, there
12%
12 % according to the ADL’s Dlove going on at Temple Beth is they get to enjoy homemade kosher
is still lots of care, concern and
their religious community. The bonus
Sholom! Temple Beth Sholom Cater-
meals such as brisket, grilled chicken
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and lasagna, all of which include des-
annual audit
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weekly Shabbat dinners for curbside
sert.
At this time, Temple Beth Sholom
pick-up every Friday. The meals are
the highest numb
the highest number on
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brought to the cars by volunteers and
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tion with the local Jewish community
staff members.
This heartwarming connection plans to continue to foster this connec-
by offering pick-up Shabbat dinners
with our members and greater Jewish through the end of the year with more
community is much appreciated as it good food and smiling faces to come.
is an awesome opportunity to say hel- Shabbat dinners are available for
lo and also drop off donations for our curbside pick-up every Friday for just
ongoing community food drive. Just a $12.95. Menus and order forms can
few minutes of in-person contact with be found at templebethsholomfl.org/
Beth Sholom is meaningful to individ- events.
Jewish cemetery, Quatzenheim, France, 2019
Photo Credit: Consistoire of the Lower Rhine
What are we doing about it?
EDUCATION.
The Robert and Esther Heller Community Relations Committee
takes a firm stand against anti-Semitism. We use community resources and
influence to combat a rise in anti-Semitism and anti-Zionist sentiments,
which often result in aggressive acts and rhetoric against Jews. Through Temple Beth Sholom member Ellen Schwartz Volunteers Sam Haven (left) and Luke Adelstein
education, advocacy, and building relationships with the greater community brings a meal to her husband Malcolm (right) help TBS executive catering coordinator
Susan McCann (center) prepare for pick-up
and law enforcement, together we can combat hatred, bigotry, and
harassment of Jews and other minorities.
we are
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