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10B December 2020 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

THURSD A Y , DECEMBER 1 7
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17

Women’s Giving Circle Open House
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Join us from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom to learn about membership in
the Women’s Giving Circle. Engage with current members and get “in-
person” updates from some agencies that were granted funds in 2020.
FREE
FREE RSVP for this free event by Friday, December 11. To register, visit jfedsrq.
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org/events. For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@
INSIDE
Sarasota-Manatee
DISCOVER ALL THINGS JEWISH
Synagogues, Food, Culture & More
LEARN ABOUT YOUR FEDERATION
History, Programs & More
FIND THE LOCATIONS
jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
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On the Detailed Map Locator
SHALOMSRQ.org
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A PUBLICATION OF
INSIDE Sarasota-Manatee Just Reel Education: From Slavery to Freedom
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DISCOVER ALL THINGS JEWISH
Synagogues, Food, Culture & More
LEARN ABOUT YOUR FEDERATION
History, Programs & More
Join us at 3:00 p.m. for a post-film discussion of From Slavery to Freedom
On the Detailed Map Locator
SHALOMSRQ.org
A PUBLICATION OF
A new edition of our wildly popular publication. (2019, 84 minutes) with Natan Sharansky. The film will be available starting
Friday, December 11. The film portrays the story of Soviet “Refuseniks”
SHALOMSRQ is the ultimate resource guide to everything Jewish through the prism of Natan Sharansky’s biography. In 1977, Sharansky,
in Sarasota and Manatee counties! It covers everything a local a famous human rights activist, was arrested on charges of spying for
resident, visitor or newcomer needs to know: the U.S., treason and anti-Soviet agitation. The film takes you back to a
Soviet era when there was an overwhelming sense of fear and insecurity in
• Synagogues & Temples • Jewish Housing the face of the system. After spending years in prison, he ultimately won
• Jewish Clubs • Jewish Youth & Teen Programs the struggle, paving the way for all of Soviet Jewry. To register for this
• Jewish Cultural Arts • Jewish Calendar free event, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact
• Jewish Education • Israel Connections Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
• Jewish Food • History of Jews in Sarasota Exploring Opera: Jewish Treasures Series,
• Jewish Gift Shops • Maps with Drop-pin Locators
• Jewish Service Providers AND MORE! Jewish Singers (Part 2)
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
What better way to enjoy a Jewish Florida lifestyle than with a Pick up where we left off (at the end of Part 1) in the mid-20th century
publication that will help make life easier! and continue our operatic journey to celebrate those of the past as well
as those still singing today. Join us from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for this Zoom
To view SHALOMSRQ, go to event. Tickets are $37.50 for the three-part series or $15 per event. To
SHALOMSRQ.org register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact
Trudi Krames at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0037.
or get the FREE magazine mailed to you by contacting Pizmon Chanukah Concert
Bonnie Souther at 941.371.4546 x.0 or bsouther@jfedsrq.org
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
SHALOMSRQ is published by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Since its inception in 1987 as the first collegiate Jewish a cappella group,
Pizmon has traveled to hundreds of communities within the United
States and around the world to share its love of Jewish music and culture.
Pizmon has members from nearly every Jewish background. Pizmon will
perform a variety of Chanukah, Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino pieces. It
promises to be a wonderful way of celebrating the holiday of lights for the
A memory Sarasota-Manatee with the generous support of the Cohen Trust Fund as
entire family. This event is co-sponsored by The Jewish Federation of
a community holiday musical celebration. The event begins at 7:00 p.m.
via Zoom. Fill out the form on templebethsholomfl.org for the password.
No cost, but donations are always appreciated. For more information,
please call the Temple Beth Sholom office at 941.955.8121 or email info@

THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE templebethsholomfl.org. Newcomers Event:
Chabad of Bradenton Course: “Code to Joy” Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch

A Federation Tribute is a heartfelt way Join Chanie Bukiet at noon, either in person (outdoors and social dis-
tanced) or on Zoom, for the seven-session course on “Code to Joy: The
to honor the memory of someone road to joy is easier when you don’t go it alone.” In this session, you will
special—and to let their families learn how to love yourself without getting stuck on yourself. The course
know you care. fee is $75 and includes the textbook; or pay $18 per class. Lunch will be
served. For more information, the Zoom link and to reserve your spot, call
Chanie at 941.752.3030 or email info@chabadofbradenton.com.

To order, Chanukah Menorah Lighting in North Port
call Bonnie at Join Chabad of Venice at 5:00 p.m. and celebrate the last night of Cha-

941.343.2115 nukah at Warm Mineral Springs (12200 San Servando Ave., North Port)
with the lighting of a giant menorah and music. Bring the entire fami-
ly and make this your special Chanukah celebration. This free event will
have social distancing principles followed at all times. For more informa-
Or visit tion, please call Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or visit www.
jfedsrq.org/tribute chabadofvenice.com.
Chabad of Sarasota Course: “Code to Joy”

All women are invited to join Chabad of Sarasota’s monthly course entitled
“Code to Joy,” which takes place on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. and is led by Sara
Steinmetz. It is packed with spiritual insights about trust, optimism, regret,
faith, mindfulness, relationships and rituals you can apply to real life. This
month’s segment, “Staying Honest, Humble and Happy,” will explore the
importance of nurturing a healthy self-concept. For assistance with under-
writing this course, appreciation is extended to Anne Stein. Cost: free for
Rebbetzin Circle members ($180 annually) and Women’s Circle members
($99 annually); $20 for non-members. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com.