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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
FRID A Y , OC T OBER 2 MOND A Y , OC T OBER 5
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

“Sukkot Under the Stars” “Speak Out Stand Up Against Antisemitism”
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the huge sukkah at Chabad Education Center (21560 This four-part series examines unchecked antisemitism in contemporary
Angela Lane, Venice) for the annual “Sukkot Under the Stars” with Sukkot America. Linda Sarsour, well-known outspoken antisemitic provocateur,
prayers and a boxed Oneg (with social distancing). Celebrate this beautiful was featured at the 2020 DNC convention. In Los Angeles, 2020 riots tar-
holiday in style, along with family and friends. The Chabad sukkah will geted and terrorized Jews and Jewish business owners, while antisemitic
be open to all throughout the holiday. For more information, contact Rabbi threats are sprayed at the entrance to Beverly Hills. Black Lives Matter is
Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com. embraced by countless political leaders, despite denouncing Zionism in its
written platform, and Congress frequently foregoes condemning antise-
mitic accusations by its own members. This class, presented by the Al Katz
SA TURD A Y , OC T OBER 3 Center, begins at noon via Zoom on Mondays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Cost: $10 per day or $50 per month for all classes. To RSVP and receive
the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Lunch in the Sukkah
Join Chabad of Sarasota at noon for a socially distanced, delightful and “Faces of Suffrage: Then and Now”
festive lunch in its new large and airy sukkah, located at 7700 Bene- As we celebrate 100 years of women’s right to vote, the National Council
va Road. In addition to the lunch, which will celebrate the birthday of of Jewish Women (NCJW) will sponsor a program, “Faces of Suffrage:
Dr. Barry Stein, a staunch supporter of Chabad of Sarasota, participants Then and Now,” at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. It is a review of the suffragette
will have the opportunity to recite the blessings on the Four Species known history (THEN) followed by a panel discussion featuring some of the past
in Hebrew as the Lulav & Etrog. Wearing a mask (while not eating) is NCJW Women in Power honorees who are making history (NOW). The
required. Advance reservations are necessary at sarasotachabad.com or panelists will discuss the importance of voting, women’s rights and issues
941.925.0770. pertaining to women. The event is free, however donations to NCJW are
appreciated. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, email Keren Lifrak at
kerenlifrak@gmail.com or Patti Wertheimer at plw3640@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
SUND A Y , OC T OBER 4 “Wildlife and Plastics Don’t Mix”

Temple Sinai’s Social Action & Justice Committee’s Green Team presents
Sukkot Scavenger Hunt a free program by a Nobel Laureate. Dr. Terry Root has agreed to give
Temple Emanu El Religious School (TEERS) invites young Jewish and her “Innocent Victims: Wildlife and Plastics Don’t Mix” presentation via
struggle with racial equality and shine a interfaith families to celebrate Sukkot joyfully – and safely – with “Holla Zoom at 7:00 p.m. For the Zoom link, visit www.templesinai-sarasota.org.
light on the local leaders who changed for the Hut,” a mystery Sukkot Scavenger Hunt around the “wilderness” For more information, call 941.924.1802 or email office@sinaisrq.org.
our cities. of Sarasota. Pick up materials at TEERS (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota)
Please stay engaged with The and enjoy a morning of fun completing Sukkot-themed challenges, then
FHM online through the museum’s meet back at Temple Emanu-El to fulfill the mitzvah of “dwelling” in our
virtual tour, virtual resources, online drive-through sukkah and enjoying “Pizza in the Hut!” Free Sukkot goodie

curriculum, collections and Holocaust bags for all! The fun takes place from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please email
The
Survivor testimonies. teers@sarasotatemple.org or call 941.378.5567 for more information or Women’ s
The Florida Holocaust Museum to register.
looks forward to announcing the re-
opening of the Museum. Please con-
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Photo by Steve Sherman
• Personal Care “You have given us the true gift of
• Daily Living Assistance peace of mind, knowing that Mom MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 • 7:00 pm
• Light Housekeeping
• Personal Care • Personal Care Via Zoom • Tickets: $10 Photo by Michael Kushner
Co-Chairs: Janis Collier
• Skilled Nursing
• Daily Living Assistance is being very well cared for in a and Wendy Mann Resnick
• Daily Living Assistance
• Dementia Specialists
• Light Housekeeping tough situation where we can’t be
• Light Housekeeping
• Skilled Nursing LEONARD BERNSTEIN’s eldest daughter, Jamie Bernstein,
• Respite Care and Family Relief
• Skilled Nursing
• Dementia Specialists there every day to look over her.” shares a rare and intimate look at her father on the centennial of his
• Inpatient Hospital Sitters
• Dementia Specialists
• Respite Care and Family Relief –Cheryl birth in her new memoir, Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing
• And Much More … Up Bernstein. Jamie is joined by Broadway performer Alexandra
• Inpatient Hospital Sitters • Respite Care and Family Relief
• And Much More … • Inpatient Hospital Sitters Silber (Fiddler on the Roof) for an endearing and entertaining
conversation and a selection of the Maestro’s most famous songs.
• And Much More …
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