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24A December 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Rabbi Michael Shefrin renews his partnership

with Temple Emanu-El

emple Emanu-El is thrilled to Rabbi Shefrin is just as happy. the outstanding staff and phenomenal with Temple Emanu-El.
announce that its partnership “It is an absolute honor to commit to lay leadership of our temple brings a “My mission of serving God and
Twith Associate Rabbi Michael continuing to serve Temple Emanu-El sense of security and renewed purpose. the Jewish people is reinvigorated,”
Shefrin has been extended! through 2026!” he exclaimed. “This With a smile, I look forward to our do- added Rabbi Shefrin. “I have immense
Rabbi Shefrin and Temple Pres- community has been like family. In this ing mitzvot and continued growth and gratitude to the Board of Trustees and
ident Barry Gerber recently signed a current time of uncertainty in the world, learning. For me, this contract affirms membership of Temple Emanu-El.
new six-year contract. Coming just a knowing I will be working alongside the sacred bond that has been forged What a blessing.”
few months after the signing of a new
eight-year contract by Senior Rabbi
Brenner Glickman, this news ensures
that both of the congregation’s beloved
rabbis will continue to serve Temple
Emanu-El for many years.
“Since his hiring in 2016, Rabbi
Shefrin has enjoyed significant mile-
stones with Tot Shabbat, Religious
School and Adult Education pro-
grams,” Gerber stated. “The temple
owes overwhelming gratitude to Rabbi
Shefrin for his unselfish loyalty to the
temple and our members.
“I feel like the temple has won the
World Series,” he added. “We now
have the two best rabbis any temple Temple Emanu-El President Barry Gerber signs the contract Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin
could ever ask for!” renewing the congregation’s partnership with Rabbi Michael Shefrin signs his new contract

JCV Sisterhood stays in

Sandie Ivers 941.224.0807 Sandie.Ivers@SignGreeters.com touch, helps the community
Linda Klein 561.702.7759 Linda.Klein@SignGreeters.com
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, ebbie Jefko, Jewish Congre- received many checks and cash dona-
any special occasion— Sign Greeters will gation of Venice (JCV) Sis- tions exceeding our expectations. I am
bring smiles to your yard celebration! Dterhood President, is keeping humbled by everyone’s generosity and
members connected as well as helping kindness. It truly makes one feel fortu-
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that the annual food drive sponsored by nization. We thank all who participated
the JCV Sisterhood was a resounding for their generosity at a time when so
success. many of our neighbors are struggling
JCV members dropped off bags of to feed their families.”
food on October 18, which were re- For information about the JCV
moved from car trunks by volunteers and its many programs, please visit
to maintain social distancing. Because www.jewishcongegationvenice.com or
All Faiths Food Bank was not accept- call 941.484.2022.
ing donations at the
time, the food went to
the Salvation Army of
Venice, which was de-
lighted to receive them
for its food pantry. All
Faiths received checks
from members to pur-
chase food.
According to Jefko,
“Not only did we re-
ceive above and beyond
the amount of food nor-
mally donated, we also Food donations awaiting delivery in the JCV lobby

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