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COMMUNITY FOCUS April 2020 19A

An evening of Holocaust remembranceAdult Hebrew reading course growing strong

at Temple Emanu-El at Chabad of Sarasota

This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ive summers ago, Sara Stein- since then, the ripple effect has im- every Wednesday, in conjunction with each participant to advance at their own
metz was approached by Chabad pacted many more individuals as every Chabad of Sarasota’s Weinstein After pace, and removes the intimidation of
Fof Sarasota member Elizabeth summer a Hebrew reading course has School Jewish Enrichment program. learning the Hebrew letters and vowels
Weber with an inquiry about offering been offered. Every Wednesday we have staff and at an older age. Becoming comfortable

an adult Hebrew reading course. That This year, however, the con- volunteers ready to teach and engage and fluent has made a big difference in

summer a well-attended three-week cept was taken up a notch, by of- students with Hebrew reading, and this the lives of participants, and some are
Hebrew reading course took place. Yet, fering a weekly 30-minute segment year we’ve taken on the task to offer 15 unraveling the meaning of the prayers

weeks of Hebrew read- with great joy.
ing for adults. The course, which ran from No-
Nine Hebrew read- vember to March was exciting for both
Temple Emanu-El members born in ing mentees met each mentors and mentees, and seeing the
progress is a grand reward.
week with nine volun-
The forthcoming summer Hebrew
Bergen-Belsen to share their stories teer Hebrew reading reading course will take place from
mentors and the feelings
Al Ernst and Janet Hiller will share of accomplishment, ex- June 15 to July 2 and will meet each
citement and warmth for
week on Monday and Thursday eve-
the tragic, harrowing stories of their Judaism were evident. ning at 7:00 p.m. The cost to partici-
parents’ time in the Holocaust during The success of the pro- pate is $75. To register, call the Chabad
“Lunch with the Rabbis” on Wednes- gram is the one-on-one office at 941.925.0770 or email sara@

Hebrew reading mentee Emma Tummon
Hebrew reading coach Art Siegel
day, April 1 at noon at Temple Emanu- with Hebrew reading mentee Jay Rudo with Hebrew reading coach Lili Rosenberg coaching, which allows chabadofsarasota.com.
El – only days before they embark on
their trip to Germany. When they re-
turn, they will present at the Wednes- Sarasota Sister Cities offers
day, May 6 session of “Lunch with the
Rabbis,” sharing pictures and stories Tastes of Sephardic Cooking and Culture
from the historic reunion.
This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

el Mond, Israel, a Sarasota Sis- The Jewish Federation of Sara-

ter City, possesses a significant sota-Manatee is the principal sponsor
TSephardic Jewish population. of the Tel Mond-Sarasota Sister City
Historically identified with the Iberian relationship.

Peninsula and North Africa, Sephardic
Jews are found throughout the world
today, but especially in Israel, France
and the U.S.
In February, the Tel Mond Sister
City Committee sponsored a Tastes of
Sephardic Cooking and Culture at Art
Center Sarasota. The sold-out event
featured a range of dishes prepared by
local chef Liora Bruck. Guests learned
about the origins of different recipes,

the story of the dispersion of Sephardic
Jewry following the Spanish Inquisi-
tion in 1492, and remarkable person- Chef Liora Bruck and Tel Mond Sarasota Sister City Committee members Alice Cotman
alities of Sephardic descent. Linda Rosenbluth and Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz and Beverly Horwitz serve some of the wonderful dishes that were prepared

Batsheva captivates VOTED

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nternationally acclaimed Jewish Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and “Dance Me IN FLORIDA
folksinger and songwriter Batshe- to the End of Love” resonated with the
Iva captivated a very large audience audience and were two of the many
at Temple Beth Sholom on February highlights. Clapping, by an enthusias-
16. The concert was spon- tic audience, accom- Matzo Ball Soup
sored by Judge Judith and panied the perennial
Doron Barzilay as part of favorite, “Finjan.” Potato Pancakes
the Arthur and Hilda Mor- The poignant “Higia
genstern Concert Series. Michtaveich” was Corned Beef
Batsheva is widely a highly emotional

known for her work in ballad reflecting a
Yiddish, Ladino, Hebrew letter between an Pastrami
and English. In addition to Israeli soldier to his
performances in Canada little daughter, urg- Brisket
and the United States, she ing her to take care
has appeared in sold-out of her little brother Pot Roast
concerts in London and Tel and mother. He tells
Aviv. Her Yiddish version Internationally acclaimed singer her that “all the fa-
of “Dance Me to the End and songwriter Batsheva thers are guarding STOP BY Pickled Beets
of Love” has been programmed into a our borders,” and he will return home & TRY OUR
Shoah-themed ballet for Northeastern soon. ” Knishes
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Her golden voice, warm personal- and husband of Batsheva, accompa- SANDWICH Chopped Liver
ity and beguiling smile enthralled the nied her on the piano. The unique mu-
audience from the very beginning with sical performance was followed by a
two well-received Ladino classics, “A dessert reception where Batsheva and
La Una Yo Naci” and “El Dio Alto.” John mingled with the highly apprecia- Dr. Brown’s Soda • Brooklyn Egg Creams
The beautiful renditions of Leonard tive audience. Lindy’s Famous New York Cheesecake

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