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40A December 2020 FOCUS ON YOUTH
Unique Sukkot celebrations for children
at Temple Emanu-El
ukkot is traditionally celebrated The centerpiece of Temple Ema- interact with others outside their “bub- employed mask and social distanc-
by closely gathering with the nu-El’s Sukkot observance was a ble.” ing requirements to assure everyone’s
Scommunity in a sukkah. drive-through sukkah. Temple Ema- Temple Emanu-El families also health and safety. On Sunday, Octo-
This year, the pandemic made nu-El Religious School and Tot Shab- participated in Sukkot gatherings that ber 4, Director of Education Sabrina
these intimate gatherings impossible. bat families came together to decorate Silverberg, MARE, led children and
But Temple Emanu-El families showed the drive-through sukkah and offer a parents in crafts, timed visits to the
creativity, innovation and dedication to colorful, welcoming opportunity to sukkah, and a scavenger hunt to learn
make the holiday festive, meaningful, fulfill the mitzvah of spending time in about and celebrate the holiday. And
fun and safe for children. a sukkah even for those who could not preschoolers gathered with their fam-
NEW! “This warm, richly illustrated Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin for
NEW!
ilies on Saturday, October 10 to join
a Drive-In Sukkot Tot Shabbat that in-
ode to a child’s creativity is
cluded Sukkot crafts, snacks and toys
a beautiful little book and
as well as songs, dance and a socially
LICE MCGRAW
A likes to draw... wonderful gift for a child.” distanced Simchat Torah parade.
“We are proud of our Temple Ema-
–Josh, NYC
and she draws everywhere!
This is a story about a child’s love of
nu-El young families for making Suk-
drawing which ignites her creativity.
kot the joyous holiday it is intended to
be, while staying safe,” Rabbi Elaine
A wonderful book for children
dren smiling and celebrating during
these difficult days was so affirming.
ages 2-7. Rose Glickman stated. “Seeing chil-
It made us proud to be Jews and to be
Temple Emanu-El Tot Shabbat member
Sloane Roberts waves her flag carrying on Jewish traditions m’dor la-
in the Simchat Torah parade dor, from generation to generation.”
A portion of profits goes
to children’s charities
Great gift for CHANUKAH
Now available at Amazon.com or bn.com
By Sandra Hanan Now available at
z”l
A portion of profits go to children’s charities
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and ricH Bergman or bn.com
TEEN TRAVEL Temple Emanu-El Religious School student Raquel Vieira shakes the lulav
as mom Jaime and Rabbi Michael Shefrin look on
ADVENTURES
Where will YOUR adventure take you?
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and its generous
donors are committed to providing teen travel scholarships
for educational, experiential and exploratory programs.
ALERT!
Sasha, Alisha and David Leopold enjoy a sukkah craft
at Temple Emanu-El’s family Sukkot celebration
SPRING TEEN TRAVEL PROGRAM
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NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To learn more about our teen travel programs and
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Students at Fruitville Elementary enjoyed Hanukkits in December 2019
