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Congregation Kol HaNeshama Yom Kippur Food Drive

raises funds for local food banks

ongregation Kol HaNeshama Congregation Kol HaNeshama Sarasota-Manatee Rabbinical Associ- gation can make significant donations
embarked on an alternative was also unable to meet and collect ation. “This fundraising effort, which to two food pantries speaks volumes
Cmethod for our annual Yom food during the High Holy Days, so replaces the massive amount of food about our members’ dedication and
Kippur Food Drive. In the past, we members decided to have a separate that we gathered every year at the High commitment.”
filled up two trucks of non-perishable fundraiser earmarked strictly for the Holidays, demonstrates how deeply We are proud to say that we have
food for JFCS of the Suncoast and All food banks. the Kol HaNeshama community cares raised a significant amount of money,
Faiths Food Bank. During the current “Our congregation continues to about the greater Sarasota community. which has been distributed between the
pandemic, precautions were put into display the highest level of caring and The fact that a relatively small congre- two charities.
place which restricted these local or- community support,” said Rabbi Jen-
ganizations from receiving direct food nifer Singer, Rabbi of Congregation
donations. Kol HaNeshama and President of the

New Bereavement Support

Group begins January 6

This program is sponsored by
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
A important for those who have suffered
new Bereavement Support Group
via Zoom begins on Wednes-
the loss of a loved one to have time to
day, January 6 from 1:30 to
sadness, but there are also times of dis-
2:45 p.m. Facilitated by Community share and find support. Grief brings
Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, the covery, gratitude and even laughter in
group offers the opportunity to learn the group.
how others are dealing with grief, ex- Sponsored by The Jewish Feder-
amine ways loss can impact us, gain ation of Sarasota-Manatee and JFCS
coping insights, cultivate resilience of the Suncoast, the group will meet
and discover renewed hope. Though on six successive Wednesdays through
meeting in person would be optimal, February 10. Pre-registration is re-
previous groups have found engage- quired. The cost is $36 for the six ses-
ment through Zoom to be very helpful. sions. For more information, contact
Especially during the social isola- Rabbi Katz at jkatz@jfcs-cares.org or
tion associated with COVID-19, it is 941.366.2224 x166.

“These we honor”

Your Tributes

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN HOLOCAUST

IN HONOR OF PROGRAMS
Donald and Bobbi Bernstein – IN HONOR OF
Morasha Award David Grace – L’Dor V’Dor Award
Joan Blum and Michael Richker Judith and Arthur Marks
Lauri & Larry Candee’s Bette Zaret
Granddaughter Rachel’s Bat Pamela Mahoney
Mitzvah
Susan and Randi Mallitz IN MEMORY OF
Geri and Lenny Drexler – Dr. Irving Bennett
Ahava Award Marcia Lieberman
Mark Criden
Christine Elliott – Acharai Award JEWISH BURIAL FUND
Joan Blum and Michael Richker IN MEMORY OF
Wendy & Gary Schnierow – Ronnie Riceberg’s Brother
Ben’s Bar Mitzvah Jeremy Lisitza
Susan and Randi Mallitz
David Weiman – Hatikva Award SHAPIRO TEEN
Joan Blum and Michael Richker ENGAGEMENT
IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Irving Bennett PROGRAM (STEP)
Marcia Lieberman IN MEMORY OF
Sidney Guller Karen and Steven Feldman’s
Susie and David Harold Mother
Barbara Saphier Barbara and Gary Ackerman
Phyllis and Richard Yonker Janie Moravitz
Barbara and Gary Ackerman
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IN MEMORY OF require a minimum $10 contribution
Ronnie Riceberg’s Brother per listing. You can send Honor Cards
Kim Adler
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more information, call 941.552.6304.

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