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8A April 2020 FEDERATION NEWS

Standing with Israel Wishing Brad Hanley

The 2020 Giving Challenge is presented by the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County with in our nation’s capital! a happy retirement!
giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.
By Logan Marr, Communications & Marketing Coordinator Staff Report

he Jewish Federation of Pompeo and Senate Majority Leader he Jewish Federation of Sara-

Sarasota-Manatee was proud Mitch McConnell among many others. sota-Manatee offers a heartfelt
Tto lead a delegation of fi ve lo- are a diverse group of over 18,000 Coordinator, Brad Hanley, who begins
The AIPAC conference attendees Tcongratulations to our Facilities
cal high school students to this year’s
Be AIPAC Policy Conference in Washing- people from all backgrounds, cultures, his long-awaited journey into the world
The
Be The
ton, D.C. At a time of deep polarization
ethnicities, religions, political identi-of retirement this month.
ONE
ONE proved once again that Americans from the Sarasota-Manatee community who zation over the past 12 years is evident
Brad is truly an asset to the Federa-
and division in our country, AIPAC
ties and sexual orientations.
The students joined members of tion team. His dedication to our organi-
all walks of life can come together with
a common goal of strengthening the
were also at the AIPAC conference. every single day he comes to work.
This large delegation met with Con-No matter what the task, be it chang-
relationship between the United States
and Israel.
Micah Levine, Megan Meese, gressman Greg Steube and Congress-ing a lightbulb, hanging a picture, run-
man Vern Buchanan’s Chief of Staff, ning the A/V equipment in the Beatrice

Michela Hazan, Gustavo Mayer and Dave Karvelas, at their offices on Capi-Friedman Theater, taking out the trash,
Tayla Rosenthal attended this year’s tol Hill. or everything and anything in between,
conference. It was addressed by a num- For more information on attending Brad always gets the job done quickly
ber of presidential candidates, includ- the AIPAC conference or other teen and with enthusiasm (and maybe a lit-
ing former Vice President Joe Biden, travel opportunities, please contact tle kvetching).

Senator Amy Klobuchar and Mike Andrea Eiffert at aiffert@jfedsrq.org or Chief Operating Officer Kim Adler,
Bloomberg, as well as Vice President 941.552.6308. who has worked with Brad most of his
Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike tenure, says, “Brad has provided assis-
tance and support to so many aspects
of our Federation operations – from
community
to keep our community ing him almost impossible to replace.
event logistics to running the sound and
our
lights for a concert to making sure the
safe
safe
keep
landscapers get their jobs done – mak-
He knows every inch of this campus
and has developed strong relationships
to
-
NOON
NOON
APRIL 28–29 • NOON - NOON
Learn how to protect yourself during the 24 hours of Giving Challenge
and support The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

These two critical events are FREE Tayla Rosenthal, Michela Hazan, Gustavo Mayer, Megan Meese and Michah Levine

in front of Congressman Vern Buchanan’s offi ce
but donations to the Giving Challenge
are appreciated:

1 1 1 APRIL 28, 2020 • 7PM
APRIL 28, 2020 • 7PM
APRIL 28, 2020 • 7PM

S Staying Safe
taying Safe
When Faced
When F aced

With Anti-Semitism
W ith Anti-Semitism

PRESENTED BY The students with Rep. Greg Steube in the Congressman’s offi ce on Capitol Hill
Eric Ross

Senior Associate Regional Director
Florida’s Anti-Defamation League

STRATEGIES AND WAYS TO RESPOND to specific situations, such
as when a dinner guest says something inappropriate, or when you
encounter direct acts of harassment.
2 2 APRIL 29, 2020 • 10AM
APRIL 29, 2020 • 10AM

Guns in
Guns in
Synagogues?
Synagogues?

LAW ENFORCEMENT PANEL The delegation of Sarasota-Manatee community members with Congressman Greg Steube
INCLUDING
Col. Kurt Hoffman

Chief Deputy & General Counsel,
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

A PANEL DISCUSSION about allowing civilians with guns in synagogues
and Jewish organizations, or hiring professionals to stand guard.

To register for both events, please visit
jfedsrq.org/events
g/events
jfedsrq.or
Participate in
#GivingC hallenge 2020
#GivingChallenge 2020

and support The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
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#BeTheOne

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The group with Andrea Eiff ert and Logan Marr in front of the United States Capitol

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