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Federation’s 2021-2022 Holocaust Education

and Programming

By Bette Zaret, Holocaust Education and Programming

“It happened once. It should not have brance Day featuring keynote throughout history. The aim is to fos- Holocaust Speakers Bureau
happened, but it did. speaker Susan Eisenhower, grand- ter positive relationships between the Local Holocaust survivors visit schools,
It must not happen again, but it could. daughter of former President & Jewish and the African-American com- churches, synagogues, social groups,
That is why education about the General Dwight D. Eisenhower – munities in Sarasota-Manatee. Impact book clubs and assisted living facili-
Holocaust is fundamental.” Thursday January 27, 2022, at 7:00 Theatre is sponsored by the Federation, ties. Since its inception, tens of thou-
– Gorn Persson, 2000 Stockholm Inter- p.m. via Zoom Temple Sinai and Newtown Alive! sands have been fortunate to hear
national Forum on the Holocaust School Programs and Initiatives Journalism Project directly from the survivors their live
he Jewish Federation of Sara- Holocaust Education Week – Novem- This initiative will provide selected testimonials of survival. To schedule a
sota-Manatee’s Holocaust prog- ber 8-12: The Federation will spon- high school students with an opportu- speaking engagement with a Holocaust
Tramming and educational initia- sor Holocaust and genocide scholars, nity to interview a Holocaust survivor survivor, contact Anne at luvhula@
tives support our community, schools liberators of the Nazi concentration and write an article recounting the sur- gmail.com or 941.923.6470.
and teachers in Sarasota and Manatee camps and local Holocaust survivors vivor’s story for The Jewish News. Generations After
This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported by counties by helping to reinforce the to share their stories with students and Teacher Training in Sarasota The children and grandchildren of Ho-
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Funding for these initiatives is de- learning necessary to encourage kind- teachers. On Friday, November 12, a and Manatee counties locaust survivors have much in com-
rived from the Annual Campaign. The series helps to explain where your generous ness, tolerance and acceptance. We community-wide coalition of diverse Holocaust Teacher Training and mon and want to connect with each
dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives of Jews living organizations will support programing ‹ Pedagogy: Accredited trainings are other. If you are a “Generations After”
in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and overseas programs that also teach each individual to stand up dedicated to the spirit of World Kind- sponsored each school semester. and are interested in joining the group
and resist, reject and refuse all acts and
support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. expressions of antisemitism and hatred. ness Day with The Daffodil Project They include a number of renowned or need more information, contact
Your generous support is found in our tenet to promote support for Israel. Here’s a preview of what’s to come and a food drive. guest lecturers and scholars. David Grace at david@abacuswebser
Yashar LaChayal in the year ahead: Impact Theatre ‹ Classrooms Without Borders vices.com.
For more information about the
Special Events
Impact Theatre is a community-wide
(CWB): This partnership provides
‹ Kristallnacht program featuring educational initiative to teach high experiential, professional devel- Federation’s Holocaust Education and
keynote speaker Dame Helen Hyde school students about the historical opment and continuing education Programming, contact me at bzaret@
– Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m. backgrounds and common history of for teachers and educators. CWB jfedsrq.org or 941-228-3676, or visit
via Zoom oppression and persecution of both offers unique travel, online and jfedsrq.org/holocaust.
‹ International Holocaust Remem- Jewish and African-American peoples in-person learning experiences.

Federation and JELF help Jewish students earn a degree

By Jessi Sheslow, Teen and Family Programs Manager
n 2020, JELF (Jewish Educational of Sarasota-Manatee, through STEP people in need and promote support for loans, visit jelf.org. For more informa-
Loan Fund) provided 394 inter- (Shapiro Teen Engagement Program), Israel. Together, our two organizations tion about STEP or the scholarships
Iest-free loans to Jewish college, we were able to help improve the ed- fulfill these missions by helping Jewish the Federation offers, visit jfedsrq.org/
graduate and vocational students. This ucational advancement of four local students in their time of financial need. teens or contact me at jsheslow@jfed
jump in loans came from an increase students with $21,234 in scholarships. For more information about JELF srq.org or 941.343.2109.
of 66% more applications over the While the 2020/2021 school year
previous year. JELF serves students in was riddled with challenges, we are
the five-state region of Florida, Geor- hopeful that this coming year will see
gia, North Carolina, South Carolina students back in the classroom with a
and Virginia (excluding metro D.C.), stronger hunger for learning. The loan A concierge practice devoted to internal medicine and wellness.
as they pursue their higher education. application window is September
Through student repayments, increased 1-30, 2021. Apply at jelf.org.
fundraising and the generosity of the JELF’s mission is to help reduce
Marcus Foundation, JELF was able students’ financial burden so that they
to allocate $1,553,739 in interest-free, can pursue their higher education full
last-dollar loans to these students. time. The Jewish Federation’s mission
Thanks to the relationships and is to strengthen Jewish life and identity
outreach of The Jewish Federation in our community, provide for Jewish

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