Page 43 - Jewish News_February-2021

JEWISH HAPPENINGS February 2021 3B

,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
FEBR

FRID
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TUESD A Y , FEBR U AR Y 9
Y
A
Y
5
U
AR
Sinaiversary – Temple Sinai’s 30 Anniversary PJ Library Grandparents Program
th
On the first Erev Shabbat Service of every month at 6:00 p.m., Temple Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Sinai will honor a special group of people who have done so much for the Looking for new ways to connect virtually with your grandchildren? The
temple. Watch us virtually as we continue celebrating our 30 anniversary PJ Library Grandparents Program helps to connect you across the miles
th
all year long. For more information and the Zoom link, visit templesinai- via Zoom. Join us on Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to hear from Fed-
sarasota.org. eration’s Trudi Krames, a Jewish educational professional for almost 30
years. Trudi will engage participants in a discussion to help understand
what keeps kids’ attention and how to build those bonds even over the
SA TURD A Y , FEBR U AR Y 6 internet. Be with us for an interesting conversation to discuss the how’s,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
what’s and why’s of social media for grandparenting at its best in 2021!
To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact
Torah Study at Chabad of Venice Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109.
We will examine the weekly Torah portion through the lens of contempo-
rary commentary every Shabbat morning, and you’ll be amazed at how People of the Book Event
topical and relevant the Parsha (weekly Torah reading) ideas and concepts With Rachel Barenbaum
really are. Both mystical and pragmatic, these sessions will truly elevate Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
your spirits and refine your view of the world around you. Join us at 9:30 In 1914, Miri Abramov and her physicist brother Vanya face an impossible
a.m. in the Chabad of Venice outdoor tent at 21560 Angela Lane. For more decision. With headstrong Miri on the verge of becoming one of Russia’s
information, please contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or only female surgeons, and Vanya hoping to solve the final puzzles of
rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.
Einstein’s theory of relativity, how can they bear to leave their home-
land? Grounded in history, A Bend in the Stars offers a heart-stopping
account of science’s greatest race amidst the chaos of World War I. Rachel
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
MOND A Y , FEBR U AR Y 8 Barenbaum’s debut novel was named a New York Times Summer Reading
selection. Her second novel, The History of Time Travel, is forthcoming.
People of the Book Event Tickets to this 2:00 p.m. event on Zoom are $10 per household (or $18 for

With Susan Jane Gilman all four February author events). For admission to this and all other People
of the Book events, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information,
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
Donna Has Left the Building tells the story of 45-year-old Donna
Koczynski, a former “bad Jewish girl” turned wise-aleck wife and mother
moldering in the Detroit suburbs. She sets off on an epic road trip to
reclaim everything she believes she’s sacrificed since her wild youth: great 941.926.8422
friendship, passionate love and her art. Yet as she careens across America, PaiSanO’s
nothing turns out as planned, and she ultimately ends up on a remote Greek 2732 Stickney Point Road
island instead, embroiled in the Syrian refugee crisis. There she comes IT ALIAN B AKER Y 2019
face-to-face with the legacy and responsibilities of her Jewish heritage. •Rugalach • Strudel
tr
S
udel

R
•
•
ugalach
She becomes humbled – and part of a much greater team committed
taschen
•
H
aman
to tikkun olam. Tickets to this 10:30 a.m. event on Zoom are $10 per •Hamantaschen
BEST
household (or $18 for all four February author events). For admission to LOCAL
this and all other People of the Book events, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. BAKERY PaisanosItalianBakery.com WINNER
For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or
941.343.2113.
30 on 30 Sinai Member Spotlight: Making Halva
Join Temple Sinai member Barbara Gruenberg and learn how to make
halva at the first of many Temple Sinai 30 anniversary fun and interesting
th
educational segments. We all love halva, but it is a delight that has been Make someone
reserved to going to the Jewish deli to buy it. Now we can learn to make
halva in our homes. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. For the link,
visit templesinai-sarasota.org. feel special
NCJW Book Club
Bridge... Anyone?
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Book Club will discuss by making a donation in
the book The Love Song of A. Jerome Minkoff by Joseph Epstein at a
virtual discussion on Zoom from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. It is a collection of their name.
The Bridge Group meets Thursday
short stories of ordinary Jewish men confronting moments that can define
afternoons from 1:00–4:00 pm
a life. The NCJW Sarasota-Manatee section website (ncjwsarasota-
on the Federation Campus
manatee.org) has information about the Book Club, the title selections and
(582 McIntosh Road).
dates for the upcoming season. Click on Community Services at the top
Open to intermediate
of the page. You will also find Goodreads reviews of the books. There is
and advanced bridge players.
no charge for this event and guests are welcome. For more information
and the Zoom link, contact Michelle Rosenthal at oceanrose103@yahoo.
For more information,
com or 609.306.8383, or Susan Horowitz at sbhorowitz55@gmail.com or
call Bob Satnick
508.733.3250.
at 941.538.3739
D
Do you play??? Seasoned $ 5 pie
?
?
?
ay
o y
ou p
l
Thursdays / 12pm to 4ish
Thursdays / 12pm to 4ish
Jerusalem Room, Federation Campus
(582 McIntosh Road)
Looking to start an in-person
game using all health precau- $5 pie.
tions; virtual game is also an
Friendly but serious game!
option. Contact Marilyn
Contact Marilyn Oslander
if interested. Call Bonnie at Or visit jfedsrq.org/tribute
n O
slander
Marily
Please
P lease 941.951.2029 Marilyn Oslander 941.343.2115 to donate
941.951.2029
contact
contact marasota@yahoo.com 941.951.2029
marasota@yahoo.com
marasota @ y ahoo.com
Friendly
BUT