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FEDERATION NEWS September 2020 5

A new year, a new program season –

This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported by virtually, full steam ahead
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Funding for these initiatives is de-
rived from the Annual Campaign. The series helps to explain where your generous By Trudi Krames, Program Director
dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives of Jews living Established 1971 t’s that time of year when Rosh Ha- Sunday, January 24, 2021 Hazzan Jesse Holzer.
in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and overseas programs that PUBLISHER shanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and X Community Lecture – ‹ Thursday, September 10 at 11:00
support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ISimchat Torah are celebrated by Tuesday, February 23, 2021 a.m. – A Conversation with Nor-
Your generous support is found in our tenet of tikkun olam – repairing the The Larry & Mary Greenspon Jewish people all over the world. Holi- X Jewish Film Festival – man Weinberg about his novel,
world! Family Campus for Jewish Life day celebrations are an excellent op- March 1-31, 2021 Commandment, which explores the
Klingenstein Jewish Center
580 McIntosh Road portunity to pause and reflect on what’s To learn about our continued up- consequences to humanity from a
Sarasota, FL 34232-1959 important and enjoy quality time with coming virtual events, be sure to check devastating plague brought by a
Phone: 941.371.4546 family and, most importantly, yourself. the Happenings section of The Jew- microbe for disobeying the Com-
Fax: 941.378.2947 Despite the pandemic, we have a lot to ish News, as well as up-to-date infor- mandment.
E-mail: jewishnews@jfedsrq.org be thankful for! mation on the Federation’s website at ‹ Monday, September 14 at 8:00
Website: www.jfedsrq.org As we all embark on a new Jewish jfedsrq.org/events. You can also be in- p.m. – An interactive Rosh Ha-
Published Monthly year, we can do so together, engaging formed in real time about our programs shanah-inspired Virtual Cooking
Volume 50, Number 8 in a new year of Federation program- and events via our twice-weekly Fed- Class with five-time James Beard
September 2020 ming. We will engage in rich experi- eration eblasts (visit jfedsrq.org and Foundation award-winning Chef,
48 pages ences by learning and exploring and click “Eblast Sign Up” in the top right Michael Solomonov, moderated
USPS Permit No. 167 celebrating together. corner). by James Beard award-nominated

October 2020 Issue Deadlines: As we have begun the transition to A few virtual program highlights food journalist Gabrielle Gershen-
Editorial: September 1, 2020 a new programming “season,” we have for September, all via Zoom: son.
Advertising: September 3, 2020 the opportunity to continue sharing ‹ Thursday, September 3 at 4:00 ‹ Monday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m.
time together in a world of virtual pro- p.m. – “Hunger in Sarasota and – A conversation with Michael
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: gramming. Your Federation is thrilled Israel” presented by Federation in Ian Black, noted comedian/actor/
Change of address inquiries and honored to be able to bring you partnership with All Faiths Food writer/director. The focus will be
can be sent to Bobbi Barger
at bbarger@jfedsrq.org these types of meaningful, inspiration- Bank and Leket Israel. Facilitated on Michael’s forthcoming book, A
or call 941.371.4546 x0 al, educational, entertainingly enjoy- by Rabbi Brenner Glickman. Better Man: A (Mostly Serious)
PRESIDENT able and exciting programs! ‹ Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. Letter to My Son, which will be re-
Looking ahead to “season,” while
leased on Tuesday, September 15.
– “Anti-Semitism and Bigotry:
Randon Carvel
they may not look exactly the way they How prejudice is expressed by Please join us for these programs
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER have in past years, we are excited to children K-12.” This is the second virtually. For a video on how to join a
Howard Tevlowitz have some of our signature events ten- webinar in ADL Florida’s new se- Zoom meeting, go to support.zoom.us/
tatively on the calendar. Save the dates ries confronting complex topics hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF for: that many PJ Our Way and STEP a-Meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING X Kristallnacht Commemoration – families are facing today. This For more information, please con-
Marty Katz Monday, November 9, 2020 workshop is designed for parents tact me at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or

MANAGING EDITOR X International Holocaust and will be presented by Stacey 941.706.0037. See you online!
Ted Epstein Remembrance Day – Steinberg, Mason Steinberg and

ADVERTISING SALES Federation donors hear from
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PROOFREADERS SunCoast Blood Centers expert
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Jewish News of Tters, The Jewish Federation of recovered from COVID-19 have the 24/7 and 364 days of the year.
Sarasota-Manatee strives to be the source of Sarasota-Manatee hosted an informa- antibodies to the infection that can be Virtual programming, such as the
news and features of special interest to the tive briefing for our Federation’s ma- given to the critically ill to boost their COVID-19 briefing, is part of our Fed-
Jewish community of Sarasota-Manatee, to jor donors. The briefing focused on the immune system.” Guests had a chance eration’s ongoing effort to continue en-
provide a forum for the exchange of ideas impactful work of the Blood Centers to meet and hear the testimonial of a gaging our community and presenting
and opinions in the Jewish community, and
to communicate the mission, activities and in our community and the latest devel- COVID patient who has become a quality programs during this time of
achievements of the Federation and its Jew- opments on the groundbreaking con- convalescent plasma donor. A Q&A social distancing.
ish community partners. valescent plasma treatment currently discussion following the presentation For information on all our upcom-
OPINIONS printed in The Jewish News of taking place in several medical centers offered guests a deeper insight into the ing community programs, visit jfedsrq.
Sarasota-Manatee do not necessarily reflect across the U.S. exceedingly regulated work of a blood org/events.
those of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota- Joel Morganroth, a member of the
Manatee, its Board of Directors or staff. Federation’s COVID-19 Task Force as
SUBMISSIONS to The Jewish News are sub- well as its Board of Directors, served UROLOGY TREATMENT CENTER
ject to editing for space and content, and as the event host and facilitator. Joel
may be withheld from publication without welcomed donors and the staff of the • BARZELL • GREEN • CURTIS • AKARY •
prior notice. Approval of submissions for
publication in either verbal or written form Blood Centers with a message about
shall always be considered tentative, and our Jewish tradition, which commands WINSTON E. BARZELL, MD, FACS, FRCS
Diplomate of the American Board of Urology
does not imply a guarantee of any kind. that saving a life is the most important JOSHUA T. GREEN, MD, FACS
Submissions must be sent electronically to Diplomate of the American Board of Urology
jewishnews@jfedsrq.org. GERARD A. CURTIS, MD
LETTERS to the editor should not exceed 300 Diplomate of the American Board of Urology
words, must be typed, and include the writer’s EIHAB AKARY, MD
name, mailing address and phone number. Board Eligible
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Publication of advertisements does not con- mitzvah. “When you donate blood, you
stitute endorsement of products, services or are fulfilling a commandment and a
ideas promoted therein. high level of tzedakah,” Joel said.
The presentation outlined the life-
saving role SunCoast Blood Centers
plays in our community. Producing
various blood components, providing
bedside therapies for immuno-com-
promised patients, testing for complex
antibodies and conducting a variety of
blood-related therapies are just some of
the examples of the instrumental work
STAY being done to supply our local hospi-

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