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FEDERATION NEWS April 2020 5A

Anti-Semitism expert wows crowd

This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported by of 900 people
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 Jessi Sheslow, Director of Community Relations
dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives of Jews living Established 1971 he Jewish Federation of Sara- Semites. It is very likely that
in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and overseas programs that PUBLISHER sota-Manatee’s annual event, most in the audience have
support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee T“The Community Lecture,” is experienced at least one
Your generous support is found in our mission of tikkun olam – repairing the The Larry & Mary Greenspon known for having spectacular speak- of these types of people in
world! Family Campus for Jewish Life ers, and this year’s speaker did not their lifetime – usually the
Klingenstein Jewish Center
580 McIntosh Road disappoint. Addressing a sold-out au- accidental anti-Semite, one
Sarasota, FL 34232-1959 dience of 900 at the Sarasota Munici- who makes a joke not know-
Phone: 941.371.4546 pal Auditorium, Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, ing it is hateful and who is
Fax: 941.378.2947 famed anti-Semitism author and pro- willing to listen and change
E-mail: jewishnews@jfedsrq.org fessor of Holocaust studies, wowed the when confronted. However,
Website: www.jfedsrq.org crowd as she addressed her thoughts on no matter what kind of anti-
Published Monthly “Anti-Semitism Here and Now,” the Semite you encounter, it is Deborah Lipstadt and event chair Bette Zaret
Volume 50, Number 4 title of her most recent book. The topic imperative, as Dr. Lipstadt implores, to Lead sponsors Hannah and Nor-
April 2020 was certainly timely in light of recent always call it out even if it comes from man Weinberg were thrilled with the
52 pages events both nationally and globally. your own political party or family or turnout, which included many Jewish
USPS Permit No. 167 Among her many brilliant state- friend group. and non-Jewish community members,

May 2020 Issue Deadlines: ments about anti-Semitism, Dr. Lip- Event chair Bette Zaret, who also as well as public school teachers, who
Editorial: March 27, 2020 stadt noted four types of anti-Semite: serves as chair of the year-long Butter- wanted to learn how they could better

Advertising: March 31, 2020 (1) extremists, (2) enablers, (3) polite flies of Hope and Remembrance proj- support the Jewish community in the
anti-Semites and (4) accidental anti- ect, was truly pleased to partner with wake of increased anti-Semitic vio-
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: the Federation to bring Professor Lip- lence across the nation.
Change of address inquiries stadt to Sarasota. “As a well-respected
can be sent to Bobbi Barger The evening concluded with a
at bbarger@jfedsrq.org and world-renowned scholar, her talk book signing of Anti-Semitism: Here
or call 941.371.4546 x0 was not only extremely timely, infor- and Now and photo opportunities with
PRESIDENT mative, educational and enlightening, Dr. Lipstadt. We are thankful for the
it also went way beyond academics. It
pointed and insightful lecture Dr. Lip-
Randon Carvel
offered a call to action for all of us to be stadt gave to our community.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER vigilant, to understand that all hatred For more information about how to
Howard Tevlowitz begins with words, and to stand up and get involved with community relations,
resist any form of ‘anti-isms.’ We need visit the Heller CRC at www.jfedsrq.
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Marty Katz Deborah Lipstadt signs books after her talk

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