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18 September 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Temple Emanu-El renews partnership

with Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman

ith the signing of a new “The bond of affection which ex- temple,” he stated. “I am both humbled
contract this summer, Tem- ists between Rabbi Glickman and the and honored that the temple members
Wple Emanu-El has joyfully congregation is everlasting, and we are feel the same way. I am gratified that
renewed its partnership with Senior proud to renew this exciting partner- we will have many more years in part-
Rabbi Brenner Glickman for another ship,” President Barry Gerber stated. nership together. It is a blessed mar-
eight years. Added Associate Rabbi Michael She- riage.”
Rabbi Glickman has served Tem- frin, “Knowing that this exceptional Executive Director Christine El-
ple Emanu-El since 2006. During his leader, with his generous spirit, kind liott concluded, “When Rabbi Glick-
tenure, the congregation’s membership soul and inspiring intellect, will be our man extended his partnership with
has more than doubled, the religious rabbi for years to come is spectacular Temple Emanu-El, my heart was full
school has tripled and two successful news. I couldn’t ask for a better clergy of joy as I knew this meant our con-
capital campaigns have been complet- partner and friend.” gregation and Jewish community were
ed. Most important, Rabbi Glickman Rabbi Glickman expressed delight blessed with the continued dedica-
has been a kind, warm, compassionate and thankfulness. “Everything I ever tion, care, guidance and leadership of
and wise leader, eager to serve Temple dreamed in becoming a rabbi has been this exceptional rabbi. Our future is
Emanu-El and the greater Jewish and fulfilled here. I believe that God has bright!” Rabbi Brenner Glickman signs the contract to
interfaith Sarasota-Manatee community. guided me toward service, and to this extend his partnership with Temple Emanu-El

Stay connected @ www.jfedsrq.org More than a bag

By Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, Community Chaplain
Tidewell Hospice ow nice when something good
happens out of the blue, es-
is committed to meeting the spiritual and physical Hpecially during a time like a
needs of our patients and families. pandemic. In July and August, JFCS
of the Suncoast’s Senior Outreach
As a certified Jewish Hospice, Tidewell offers: Services (SOS) clients, 90% of whom
• Mezuzah and Shabbat candles are Jewish, received goodie bags from
• Spiritual consultation with Rabbi on request the agency. More than 150 individuals
• Bible and prayer book received bags filled with a stress ball,
masks, snacks, puzzles, soap and sani-
tizer, tissues, hard candy, water and a
www.tidewell.org • 941-552-7500 • 855-Tidewell CD from Key Chorale that were hand-
delivered by SOS staff and volunteers JFCS Transportation Services Coordinator
throughout Sarasota County and beyond. Don Schreiner delivers a goodie bag
“We just felt doing this would one recipient. “Everyone at the agen-
bring a little joy to those who’ve been cy has always made my husband and
isolated for so long,” explained SOS me feel comfortable and welcome. I
Director Pam Baron. “It helped main- look forward to the day when we can
Lakehouse W tain contact with people we used to all get back together. Our Friday sup-
Lakehouse West est
WINNER!
WINNER!
4 Years in a Row
4 Years in a Row
port group (now held via Zoom) has
see on a regular basis and have come
to have the bags and know they hadn’t
not only with learning to cope with the
R E T IR E M E N T E S T A T to know as family. They were thrilled helped me through this terrible time
R E T IR E M E N T E S T A T E E
been forgotten, and that we were still progression of my husband’s disease,
holding them close to our hearts. A but in dealing with COVID-19.”
seemingly little thing can make a big Another shared, “Just a note of
difference.” thanks for the goodie bag. I needed the
Pam and Katie Scott, SOS Sup- masks. The emoji ball made me giggle,
portive Services Coordinator, found which is good! In any case, a great idea
donors for the project, acquired the va- and much appreciated.”
riety of items and then placed them into Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz serves as a
the bags along with a personal card. Community Chaplain and Director of
ank you to our staff and residents “I want to thank you and JFCS JFCS’s Jewish Healing Program. His

during these difficult times. for the wonderful care package I re- position is underwritten by The Jewish
2017
Our Lakehouse West Family ceived. What a nice surprise!” wrote Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
National Council of
is stronger than ever! Come Home for the

(941) 923-7525
3435 Fox Run Road | Sarasota, FL 34231 Jewish Women update
www.lakehousewest.com
Assisted Living Facility License #5850 High Holy Days!
By Jill Simons, NCJW Communications Co-VP
CJW collaborates with Selah
sessions with Restoring Oaks, a new
Freedom
discover... A new way NThe Human Trafficking Aware- Florida-based community alliance to Experience the joy, spirituality, and
prevent and end Human Trafficking.
ness Committee of NCJW (National
Participants will also attend the South-
to care for Council of Jewish Women) reaches out west Florida Human Trafficking Sum- music of our High Holy Day worship. 2020 HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES 5781
to community organizations to educate
mit in October via Zoom.
This education will result in many
your skin them about Human Trafficking. post COVID-19 speaking engagements Thanks to our generous donors, September 18 7:30 pm Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
Selah Freedom is a national non-
profit organization whose mission is to
partnership between both organiza-
end sex trafficking and bring freedom as well as forge a long and successful all our services will be presented September 19 10:00 am Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
to the exploited through four strong tions. 2:00 pm Rosh Hashanah Family Service
programs: Awareness, Prevention, JANET Project virtually on our website, free and
Outreach and Residential. During the last four years, NCJW has September 27 7:30 pm Yom Kippur Evening Service
Both groups are involved with supported the JANET Project (Jewish available to all. Invite your loved ones
bringing awareness to the Sarasota- Action for Non-Violent Expression of September 28 10:00 am Yom Kippur Morning Service
Comprehensive Dermatology • Skin Cancer Detection Manatee community at large. Co- Tweens/Teens) by providing $3,000 in to join us, the Gulf Coast’s favorite
• Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery • Cosmetic and Laser Services Chairs Rho Friedman and Ilene Gelber, scholarships to attend Camp Mariposa 12:00 pm Yom Kippur Discussion
• Medical Spa Treatments along with Evie Batten from NCJW, Sarasota/Manatee (operated and par- Reform temple. 1:45 pm Symposium: My Jewish Journey
met with Kyra Montaque, the South- tially funded by JFCS of the Suncoast). 3:00 pm Intimate Torah Reading
east Prevention Coordinator of Selah Since the COVID-19 pandemic, www.sarasotatemple.org and the Story of Jonah
Freedom to forge a partnership. There JFCS has remained connected with
are 10 members of NCJW who are the these children virtually to provide the click on 3:45 pm Yizkor Memorial Service
first cohort of Selah Freedom’s new much-needed counseling and emotion- 5:00 pm Family Service
Volunteer Speakers Group and are cur- al support. 6:30 pm Ne’ilah Concluding Service
rently being trained on all of the Selah In addition, NCJW authorized Livestream
Freedom’s presentations. The group $3,000 for assistance to families in the
8451 Shade Avenue, Suite 205 has been meeting on Zoom at least form of $2,000 for food gift cards and
David S. Sax, MD Sarasota, FL 34243 once a week since May and antici- emergency necessities, and $1,000 for 151 McIntosh Road | Sarasota, FL 34232 | 941-371-2788
pates the training sessions to continue
care packages for campers, including
Board Certified Dermatologist at least through September. The group art projects, family games, journals
Carlee LaPensee, ARNP upderm.com will visit the local Selah Freedom’s and virtual session information.
For more information, please con-
Jesse LeBaron, PA-C Safe House and will learn how local tact co-chairs Barbara Berkowitz at We wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year!
police and courts are working with hu-
941. 417.4104 man trafficking victims. bbarb70@gmail.com or Myna Stoltz
There will be additional Zoom
at mynajeffrey@gmail.com.

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