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Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society Community Tribute to
All women are invited to join Chabad of Sarasota’s Rosh Chodesh Society Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
class entitled “When Failure Inspires Fruition.” Learn how past regretful Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
choices could be used as a springboard to greater places! Learn how to In conjunction with the Newtown MLK Tribute Committee, Temple
reframe your views of personal negative history and empower yourself to Emanu-El and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee present
thrive – not despite, but – because of it. Gain insight into a different view an interfaith tribute to Dr. King, featuring Reverend Kelvin Lumpkin
of failure. Refreshments will be served. For assistance with underwriting and the Light of the World International Church choir. There will also be
this course, appreciation is extended to Anne Stein. All women are wel- music, a poetry reading, and a memorial to the four little girls murdered
come at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Cost: free for in the 1963 bombing of Birmingham’s16 Street Baptist Church by white
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Rebbetzin Circle, $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Anyone joining supremacists. A coffee and cake social will follow this special event. The
Chabad Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society class for the first time is our guest event begins at 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) at Temple Emanu-
at no charge. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sara Steinmetz at El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Voluntary donations accepted. For more
941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com. information, please contact Don Malawsky at dmalawsky@msn.com.
Reflections of the 1967 Six-Day War
FRID A Y , JANU AR Y 1 7 Hear Isaac Azerad present an insider’s narrative of the Six-Day War and
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the amazing events that changed the face of the State of Israel and the way
Honoring the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. the world views the Jewish state today. Join us at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth
Join Temple Beth El for a special Erev Shabbat evening celebrating all that Sholom, 1050 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $10. For more information,
contact Lex Calaguas at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. did for the people of this country. We will share
an evening of prayer, service, song and music. Join our choir and musicians Goldie Feldman Award Brunch
as we honor this special man at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton/
Lakewood Ranch, 5150 Peridia Blvd. East, Bradenton. Please bring a non- Hershorin Schiff Community Day School will honor longtime former pre-
perishable food item for our ongoing donation to Meals on Wheels. For school teacher, school parent and grandparent, and all-around mensch,
more information, please call the temple office at 941.755.4900. Sue Rosin. She will be recognized for her years of volunteering with the
school’s literacy program and her dedicated service as a featured reader
TBS Goes South! – Palmer Ranch Shabbat during the annual Dr. Seuss Day. Highlights include a delicious brunch,
Join Temple Beth Sholom for this informal service filled with singing and presentations by family and friends, and a special performance by students
in Rosin’s honor. Proceeds will support learning resources and literacy
followed by an oneg (light refreshments after Friday evening Shabbat ser- programs at the school. Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Michael’s
vice). This service is a great way to meet your neighbors and other people On East, 1212 S. East Avenue, Sarasota. Cost: $90 for general admission;
in your area! Services will be led by Temple Beth Sholom members Cantor $180 for Patron sponsor. For more information, contact Melissa Rivera at
Neil Newman, Rabbi Anat Moskowitz and Rabbi Mimi Weisel. The service 941.552.2770 or mrivera@communityday.org.
begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sandhill Preserve Community Room, 12255 Hidden
Hammock Ct., Sarasota. For more information, contact Lex Calaguas at Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL
941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Starting as a middle school student, Lara Diamond began researching her
family and has continued for 25 years. She has traced multiple generations
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day Ukraine, with a smattering of Belarus and Poland. As President of the
Jewish Genealogy Society of Maryland, she regularly lectures on Jewish
Martin Luther King Jr. Service genealogy, Eastern European research and genetic genealogy. Lara will
The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism is pleased to welcome David present “DNA Successes in – and in Spite of – Endogamy” at 1:00 p.m.
at Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota.
G. Wilkins, who will present “The Lessons of History: How Dr. King Used Attendance is free. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact
History to Shape the Civil Rights Movement.” Wilkins teaches courses Kim Sheintal at 941.302.1433 or klapshein@aol.com.
on African American history and has an accomplished background in the
private sector. The program and service will be an extension of CHJ’s “Great Romantic Piano”
history of engagement with our African American neighbors. The program
will be preceded by our service with the Humanaires at 10:30 a.m. at Unity, Eleonora Lvov, internationally acclaimed Russian-Israeli virtuosa, plays
3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Donations will be greatly appreciated. For a broad spectrum of music – with the artist’s own personal impressions
more information or to RSVP, call 941.929.7771 or email chjsarasota@ and historical remarks. The program includes magnificent works from
hotmail.com. Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt to the inimitable enchantment and power of
Rachmaninov and Gershwin, among others. Experience romance and po-
etry with this luminous, boldly emotive pianist with staggering technique
who emanates ardent passion and spirituality through music. The concert
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CLUB begins at 4:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975
Fruitville Road. The cost of $15 benefits Sarasota Pen Women. For more
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information, call 941.358.0235, email concertpianist1@gmail.com or visit

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