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FEDERATION NEWS February 2021 5A

Jason Alexander to appear

at Major Gifts Event

By Gayle Guynup
Established 1971 s George Costanza from Sein- international recognition for a career
PUBLISHER feld might say, “Happy Festi- noted for its diversity, from lauded per-
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
The Larry & Mary Greenspon Avus!” formances on stage, screen and televi-
Family Campus for Jewish Life Festivus, of course, was the holi- sion, to his extensive works as a writer,
Klingenstein Jewish Center day made famous (“A Festivus for the composer, director, producer and act-
580 McIntosh Road rest of us!”) on the show by the father ing teacher.
Sarasota, FL 34232-1959 of George Costanza, Jerry Seinfeld’s He began his career as a teenager,
Phone: 941.371.4546 best friend. George is one of many doing commercials for television and
Fax: 941.378.2947 memorable characters portrayed by radio. While still in college he made
E-mail: jewishnews@jfedsrq.org
Website: www.jfedsrq.org actor, comedian, director, producer, his Broadway debut in the original cast
writer and social activist Jason Alexan-
of the Hal Prince/Stephen Sondheim
Published Monthly der, who will be appearing virtually at musical Merrily We Roll Along. He
Volume 51, Number 2 The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
February 2021 continued starring on Broadway in the Jason Alexander
64 pages Manatee’s Major Gifts Event on original casts of Kander and Ebb’s The Other notable television roles in-
USPS Permit No. 167 Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. Rink, Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound, clude appearances on Friends, Two
March 2021 Issue Deadlines: “As Long as You’re Asking – A Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice and his and a Half Men, The New Adventures
Editorial: January 28, 2021 Conversation with Jason Alexander” Tony Award-winning performance in of Old Christine, Criminal Minds,
Advertising: February 1, 2021 will be filled with comedy, music and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. He also Monk and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: conversation with the award-win- authored the libretto for that show, He is also an accomplished film actor,
Inquiries can be sent to Bonnie Souther ning star of stage and screen. The which won the Tony for Best Musical. perhaps best known as the insensitive,
at bsouther@jfedsrq.org event is co-chaired by Rosann Black It was the role on Seinfeld, how- money-hungry lawyer in Pretty Wom-
or call 941.371.4546 x0 and Nancy Wolk, and is a collabo- ever, that made Jason Alexander a an, and the inept womanizer, Mauricio,

PRESIDENT ration with four other Jewish Fed- household name. Created by Larry in Shallow Hal.
Randon Carvel erations honoring major donors. David and Jerry Seinfeld, it aired on Today, Alexander tours the country
Locally, it includes those who have NBC from 1989 to 1998, with a to- as a speaker, comedian and symphony
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER given $6,000 or more annually to The tal of 180 episodes. The show starred artist. This multi-talented, Renais-
Howard Tevlowitz Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of sance man is also an award-winning
“We are thrilled to bring Jason Alex- himself and three of his friends: Elaine magician, children’s book author, po-
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ander and his unique style of humor to Benes, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus; litical and social activist, martial artist
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Marty Katz our virtual Major Gifts Event. Early in Cosmo Kramer, played by Michael and ceramicist. He is married to artist
the pandemic as we were quarantined Richards; and Jerry’s best friend since Daena Title and is dad to two sons,
MANAGING EDITOR during Passover, Jews from around the high school, George Costanza, played Gabriel and Noah.
Ted Epstein world watched as Jason hosted Sat- by Alexander. For more information about the
urday Night Seder. They have been He was nominated for seven con- Major Gifts Event, or to register, con-
ADVERTISING SALES asking for more ever since,” said Se- secutive Primetime Emmy Awards and tact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029
Adam Kaplan – 941.552.6307 nior Philanthropic Officer Ilene Fox. four Golden Globe Awards. or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org.
PROOFREADERS “This event for Major Donors is being
Edward D. Cohen, Rhonda Kaplan, made possible due to our partnership
Marianne Mandell, Elliot Ofsowitz, with other Federations. A silver lining
Jeff Sherman, Jill Simons, Linda Stern, during this challenging time is that we
Bryna Tevlowitz have the opportunity to present speak-
ers like Jason who might not have been
MISSION STATEMENT: The Jewish News of Guiding investors and their
Sarasota-Manatee strives to be the source of affordable or available in person. We
news and features of special interest to the look forward to an evening of laughs
Jewish community of Sarasota-Manatee, to and hearing Jason’s Hollywood stories families for over 20 years.
provide a forum for the exchange of ideas as we thank our most generous sup-
and opinions in the Jewish community, and porters,” she said. ®
to communicate the mission, activities and Ally Zemelman, CRPC
Financial Advisor
achievements of the Federation and its Jew- Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Vice President – Investments
ish community partners. Ruth Minnie and Alexander Green-
span, Jay Scott Greenspan (who later
OPINIONS printed in The Jewish News of Sara- 1819 Main St., Ste. 230, Sarasota, FL 34236
sota-Manatee do not necessarily reflect those became known by his stage name, Ja- 941-361-5812
of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Mana- son Alexander) grew up in Livingston, ally.zemelman@wellsfargo.com • wfadvisors.com/ally.zemelman
tee, its Board of Directors or staff. New Jersey. He originally thought CA Insurance # 0C84346
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shall always be considered tentative, and Alexander attended Boston Uni-
does not imply a guarantee of any kind. versity, but left the summer before his
Submissions must be sent electronically to senior year after getting work in New
jewishnews@jfedsrq.org. York City. He was awarded an honor- L’Chayim
LETTERS to the editor should not exceed 300 ary degree from the university in 1995.
words, must be typed, and include the writer’s Though best known for his
name, mailing address and phone number. award-winning, nine-year stint as the
Letters can be submitted via USPS or email
(jewishnews@jfedsrq.org). Not all letters will now iconic Seinfeld character, George
be published. Letters may be edited for length Costanza, Alexander has achieved
and content. Here’s “to Life” on the Gulf Coast
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