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24 October 2020
Sukkot
First two days
of Tabernacles,
commemorating the
dwelling of the Israelites in
booths in the wilderness.
Shemini Atzeret
Eighth Day of Assembly.
Simchat Torah
Celebrates the new cycle
of annual scriptural
readings.
we are FED
Educating Jewish Minds
our Federation is dedicated to educating Jewish minds throughout the
YSarasota-Manatee area — from Holocaust and civil rights education to
Israeli history and advocacy through our Heller CRC, to reaching young children
and their parents through PJ Library, to an array of adult education offerings.
We also take great pride in educating the interfaith community on Jewish
history and antisemitism.
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941.371.4546
JEWISH HAPPENINGS
TUESD A Y , OC T OBER 6
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
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Temple Sinai Presents Pirkei Avot –
Chapters of the Sages
Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., join Reb Ari Shapiro as he offers an infor-
mative, free course on the ethical and moral principles guiding the Jewish
way of life as handed down by the sages. It is a guidebook for living facil-
itated by Reb Shapiro on Zoom. For more information and the Zoom link,
contact Reb Shapiro at rebari18@gmail.com.
Eve of Oct. 2 Beyond the Headlines: Living in Israel 2017-2020
Oct. 3 You will not want to miss this three-part presentation as Dr. Benjamin
Oct. 4 Sachs touches upon a variety of topics rarely covered sufficiently in the
news. Through multi-media presentations and personal commentary, he
will discuss such diverse topics as the Masorti (Conservative) Movement,
Women of the Wall, Chasidim in Israel, shopping in Mea Shearim, Is-
rael’s healthcare system, other religions in Israel, Israeli academia, life
in the West Bank, a Samaritan Pesach, and life on the Gaza border, just
to name a few. Dr. Sachs will provide you with different perspectives of
life in Israel that we rarely hear about. Parts II and III are on Tuesdays,
October 13 and 20. The events begin at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom (https://zoom.
Eve of Oct. 9 us/j/2926069224). No cost, but donations are always appreciated. For
more information and the Zoom password, call the Temple Beth Sholom
Oct. 10 office at 941.955.8121 or email info@templebethsholomfl.org.
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Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbis”
Are you looking for a great lunch date? Grab a bite to eat, log into Zoom,
and join Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Associate
Rabbi Michael Shefrin and friendly, interesting companions for socializ-
Oct. 11 ing and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest. This
popular monthly program has become a hit online as new and old friends
enjoy the opportunity to gather virtually. All are invited to this free event at
noon. Please register at sarasotatemple.org or call 941.371.2788 to receive
the private Zoom link.
“Roosevelt and the Jews”
Although President Franklin Roosevelt has been popularly considered a
friend of the Jews, he consistently rejected abundant opportunities to save
Jewish lives. In 1938, just two weeks after Kristallnacht, the Alaska Plan
was proposed as a “haven for Jewish refugees from Germany and other
areas in Europe where the Jews are subjected to oppressive restrictions.”
Yet, Roosevelt tragically opposed such plans to allow immigration of en-
dangered Jews to the U.S., even to the sparsely populated and militarily
vulnerable Alaskan Territory. This class, presented by the Al Katz Center,
classes. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman
begins at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 per month for all
at 941.313.9239.
Spaghetti in the Sukkah for Teens
Calling all teens in grades 7-12 to join a socially distanced Spaghetti in
the Sukkah dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road.
There will be ample time to enjoy a group game, socialize, and say a
blessing on the Lulav & Etrog. This event is being offered free of charge to
all teens. When not eating, masks will be required. Advance reservations
are required. To RSVP and for information about CTeen at Chabad of
Sarasota, email ella@chabadofsarasota.com.
Outdoor Klezmer in the Sukkah Concert
Enjoy a beautiful outdoor (with social distancing) evening with popular
klezmer music along with a BBQ, Simchas Beis Hashoeva and the sukkah.
Open to the whole community, this event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Chabad
Education Center, 21560 Angela Lane, Venice. The cost is $15 per person
in advance, and $20 at the door. Free admission for children under 12. For
more information, call Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or visit
www.chabadofvenice.com/klezmer.
Drive-By Sukkot Carnival
Celebrate Sukkot at 6:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine
Road, Bradenton. Enjoy delicious carnival foods, activities and games,
lively music, and shake the Lulav & Etrog all from the safety of your car!
Attendance is free. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at
941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.
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