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COMMUNITY FOCUS January 2020 25A

Sarasota-Manatee has Jewish connection to the circusTemple Emanu-El to honor Susan and Randy Mallitz

t its annual Gala on Sunday, dassah; Brandeis; National Council of have been financial supporters for the Emanu-El has chosen to recognize us,”
ley Circus, was Jewish. February 16, Temple Emanu- Jewish Women; Nate’s Honor Animal Benderson Hall renovation program, the Mallitzes stated. “We have chosen
Richard Fuchs, a Jewish employee AEl will honor Susan and Ran- Rescue; JoshProvides; Asolo Reperto- which Susan co-chaired, and the beau- to focus our efforts to upgrade the se-
of John Ringling during the 1920s and dy Mallitz for their philanthropy and ry Theatre; and Florida Studio Theatre. tiful renovation of the school building. curity program. We sincerely appreci-
1930s, was one of the incorporators of leadership. Committed to The Jewish Fed- Randy actively works with the stra- ate your support in helping to provide
the Ringling Museum. After moving to Lakewood Ranch eration of Sarasota-Manatee, Susan tegic team, and Susan is a past board a safe environment for all of us at the
Jewish clowns Billy Bob “Todd” in 2009, the Mallitzes became involved twice co-chaired Women’s Day and, member. Susan and Randy have three temple.”
Steinberg and Chuck Sidlow per-in the community due to their passion generations of family at Temple Ema- The community is warmly invited
formed for Circus Sarasota (Florida’s for giving back. nu-El, with two of their grandchildren to honor the Mallitzes at this won-
only not-for-profit resident circus). Among the beneficiaries of their having had b’not mitzvah there and the derful Gala. For information about
Sarasota’s Big Top Tours (Sara-leadership and generosity is JFCS of third preparing for her ceremony. sponsorships and tickets, please call
sota’s circus history bus tour company) the Suncoast, where Randy served on “We are truly honored that Temple 941.371.2788.
is owned by Roberts Collins, who is the board and Susan chaired its Celeb-
Jewish. rity Chefs annual fundraiser, adding a
After 92 years, the Jews continue golf event which greatly increased par-
to contribute to the circus scene in ticipation and earned them the JFCS
Sarasota-Manatee. Known as the Cir-Visionary Award. Susan co-chaired the
cus Capital of the World, our commu-annual Gala as well as the Magill lec-
nity has many Jewish circus performers ture series, while Randy helped create
and businessmen to thank for making the Major Gifts Program and upgrade
this recognition possible. JFCS’s IT systems.
The Mallitzes are also active in
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Honorees Susan and Randy Mallitz
mentoring program; Aviva, where Ran- with Randy, completed the Federation
dy served as president and received the Leadership Training Program. Susan
Coville Leadership Award, and Susan is also a member of the Women’s Giv-
served on the “Keeping The Dream ing Circle, and both are proud financial
Alive” committee; Nathan Benderson supporters of Federation.
Park Foundation; SANCA; ORT; Ha- At Temple Emanu-El, the Mallitzes
Temple Beth Sholom to

host Cantor Audrey Abrams

ll are invited to attend Shabbat elor of Music Therapy from Michigan
services on January 10 and 11 State University and an M.A. in Mu-
Aat Temple Beth Sholom, where sic Education and Therapy from the
Cantor Audrey Abrams of Beth El University of Minnesota. She received
Synagogue (Minneapolis, Minnesota) her cantorial certification from Hebrew
will officiate services along with Rabbi Union College in 2001. Cantor Abrams
Michael Werbow, enhanc- and retired Beth El
ing these services with Cantor Neil New-
her beautiful voice. Can- man will sing a few
tor Abrams’ visit is being duets together during
sponsored by the Corn services. They will
Music Fund at Temple be accompanied on
Beth Sholom (TBS). piano by TBS mem-
Because many people ber Toby Simon.
Looking for Commercial Real Estate? from Minnesota winter in first Cantor Abrams
Naples, Sanibel and Sara-
at
appeared
sota, a group of Temple Temple Beth Sholom
lan Black Real Estate, ‘The Place for Space’ is a boutique commercial real estate Beth Sholom members in 2016 for a Jewish
from Minnesota decided music concert open
brokerage company established in 2003. IBRE (Ian Black Real Estate) offers clients a
to host “the great Minne- to the community.
unique hands-on approach to commercial property throughout Southwest Florida, sota get-together.” Sixty- Cantor Audrey Abrams Everyone is welcome
five people from Minnesota will gather to return to Temple Beth Sholom to en- Give the Timeless Gift of Fine Art
specializing in Sarasota and Manatee counties. IBRE’s team approach to commercial
at TBS (1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sara- joy worshiping with Cantor Abrams From 15th Century Masters to Modern Art
property needs is enhanced by dedicated and experienced professionals who have sota) for services on Friday night and once again.
obtained the highest professional commercial real estate designations and offers Saturday morning to hear Cantor Au- The Friday night service, which Local, International, Celebrity
drey Abrams. begins at 6:30 p.m., will be followed
clients a full support staff, cutting edge marketing program, and a group of Commercial Cantor Abrams, born and raised in by an oneg. A Kiddush luncheon will
Realtors with over 100 years of combined experience within the business! Rochester, New York, holds a Bach- follow morning services on January 11.

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