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8A September 2021 FEDERATION NEWS

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That is why education about the
Holocaust is fundamental.”
– Gorn Persson, 2000 Stockholm Inter-
national Forum on the Holocaust
he Jewish Federation of Sara-
sota-Manatee’s Holocaust prog-
Tramming and educational initia-
tives support our community, schools
and teachers in Sarasota and Manatee
This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported by counties by helping to reinforce the
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Funding for these initiatives is de- learning necessary to encourage kind-
rived from the Annual Campaign. The series helps to explain where your generous ness, tolerance and acceptance. We
#InnovativeReform dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives of Jews living also teach each individual to stand up
in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and overseas programs that
support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. and resist, reject and refuse all acts and
expressions of antisemitism and hatred.
L'Shana Tova Your generous support is found in our tenet to promote support for Israel. Here’s a preview of what’s to come
Yashar LaChayal in the year ahead:
Special Events
By Jeremy Lisitza, Director of Innovation & Volunteer Engagement ‹ Kristallnacht program featuring
keynote speaker Dame Helen Hyde
he Jewish Federation of Sara- ‹ Hundreds of food packages de- – Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m.
sota Manatee’s 2020 Overseas livered for Passover, allowing the via Zoom
TGranting committee awarded families to celebrate the holiday ‹ International Holocaust Remem-
$10,000 of the $50,000 in its fund to with dignity
Guardians of the Wall and thou-Federation and JELF help Jewish students earn a degree
Yashar LaChayal earlier this year. In a ‹ In May, Israel launched operation
recent annual report shared, the funds
4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL. 34231 were put to great use over the past few sands of soldiers were deployed to
(Enter off of Proctor Rd.) months. The coronavirus has resulted the Gaza border. Soldiers working n 2020, JELF (Jewish Educational
941-924-1802 in many more soldiers and their fam- with the Iron Dome received shirts Loan Fund) provided 394 inter-
www.SinaiSRQ.org Office@SinaiSRQ.org ilies falling below the poverty line and ensuring they had clean clothes Iest-free loans to Jewish college,
graduate and vocational students. This
jump in loans came from an increase
of 66% more applications over the
Make It gia, North Carolina, South Carolina
previous year. JELF serves students in
the five-state region of Florida, Geor-

and Virginia (excluding metro D.C.),
as they pursue their higher education.
Through student repayments, increased

Marcus Foundation, JELF was able
to allocate $1,553,739 in interest-free,
Yashar LaChayal soldiers with sundries provided by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee fundraising and the generosity of the
unable to purchase essential items. when they were out in the field, as last-dollar loans to these students.
This grant enabled Yashar LaChayal to well as phone chargers and towels. Thanks to the relationships and
help these soldiers and their families. Dena Schwartz of Yashar LaChay- outreach of The Jewish Federation
The following was provided to the al shared, “Thank you so much for your
soldiers and their families in the Golani constant support of Yashar LaChay-
13 Brigade: al and the soldiers of the IDF. We are
‹ Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush- so grateful for your love and care. We
es, body wash, deodorant and wet hope to continue this wonderful part-
wipes nership for many more years to come.”
‹ Hair-cutting machines to be used For more information about Over-
by any soldier to cut his/her hair, seas Granting, contact me at jlisitza@
saving them money on getting a jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. For more
haircut information about Federation’s Annu-

A Monthly Mitzvah! ‹ Neck warmers for soldiers who al Campaign, contact Barbara Mazer,
Mit
Monthly
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vah!
are out on patrol to help keep them
Chief Development Strategist, at
bmazer@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0035.
warm during the cold winters
Monthly mitzvahs make all the difference. When needs arise,
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee responds and does
so quickly. Thanks to our generous contributors who make
AUTOMATIC MONTHLY DONATIONS, we’re able to promptly
provide financial support to those in need.

WANT TO HELP? Visit JFEDSRQ.ORG/donate and select
“Make my Donation Monthly Recurring.”

941.371.4546

Yashar LaChayal soldiers with clothing provided by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee