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Just Reel Education:
Ma’abarot: The Israeli Transit Camps

Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Temple Beth Israel - The Center for Jewish Living on Longboat Key

The film Ma’abarot: The Israeli Transit Camps (2019, 84 minutes) will Join us for first VIRTUAL 92Y season! Due to the current Covid-19 Health
be available starting Friday, October 2 with a Zoom talkback on Thursday, Crisis, we are offering pre-recorded 92Y programming online with a LIVE
October 8 at 3:00 p.m. with film producer Arik Bernstein. Jewish refu- follow-up group discussion via ZOOM at 7:30 PM! This is open to the
gees from the Middle East and North Africa reveal the systematic discrim- entire community, free of charge! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
ination and harsh conditions awaiting them upon landfall in 1950s Israel. and can be done by visiting our website at www.tbi-lbk.org, emailing
Beyond the Headlines: Living in Israel 2017-2020 Arriving during a time of poverty and austerity, Jews seeking shelter in shana@tbi-lbk.org or by calling (941) 383-3428.
the Promised Land instead were forced into remote shantytowns of tents
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and sheds known as ma’abarot. Thrown together from different cultures, Wed. October 21 AI and robots were once the stuff of science fiction. Now they
are reality—coming to our streets, stores, homes. And the
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already demoralized immigrants waited days for food, showers and toilets. “The Future is Now!” Coronavirus pandemic just threw this change into an even faster
Authorities dealt severely with those who resisted. Exposing little-known pace, from remote work to AI surveillance scaling to new levels.
details of overlooked Israeli history, the troubling testimony of camp ref- How will this change our politics, economy, wars—even our family life?
ugees is illustrated with never-before-seen archival materials. To regis- Join (Ret.) General David Petraeus for a discussion with P.W. Singer,
one of the world’s leading experts on 21st century tech and security,
ter, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Jeremy about what happens next with robots, society and his new book, Burn-
Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution. (rec. 6/3/20)

Memoir Writing Workshop Wed. October 21 P.W. Singer with General (Ret.) David Petraeus

Temple Emanu-El’s Adult Education Committee invites you to this special ‘The Future is Now’
workshop facilitated by author and Jewish Writing Project editorial Wed. November 4 Wes Moore with Willie Geist- ‘Protesting for Change’
Seth Rogan, Martha Stewart, Jane Krakowski & Friends
Wed. November 18
director Bruce Black. Bruce will expertly and warmly guide you through ‘It’s All In Your Head: Live’!
the process of reviewing your life events for memorable moments, and Wed. December 2 Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein and Imam Dr. Al-Hajj Talib
help you shape these moments into stories to share with your family and ‘Praying with Our Hearts, Hands & Feet’
friends. No previous writing experience is necessary. All are invited to Wed. December 16 David Simon & cast in conversation with Peter Sagal
this free one-hour learning opportunity at 10:30 a.m. Please register at ‘The Plot Against America’
sarasotatemple.org or call 941.371.2788 to receive the private Zoom link. Wed. January 6 Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur in conversation with Rabbi Peter
Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbis” Rubinstein – ‘Directly From France’
Wed. January 20 Rabbi Peter Rubinstein and Reverend Jacques Andre DeGraff
‘Building Bridges’
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SA TURD A Y , OC T OBER 1 0 Wed. February 3 Neil DeGrasse Tyson with Bill Nye – ‘COSMOS: Possible Worlds’
Wed. February 17 Barry Sonnefeld with Jerry Seinfeld – ‘Call Your Mother’

Drive-In Tot Shabbat This program is made possible through the generosity and support of
Celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot joyfully – and safely – at Temple Emanu- the CHARLOTTE P. GRAVER FUND AT THE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY & The Rabbi Sanford E.
El’s Drive-In Tot Shabbat. You’ll receive a goodie bag filled with Sukkot- Saperstein Memorial Fund of Temple Beth Israel that initiated the 92Y
themed snacks, craft supplies and treats, and we’ll explore them while to honor Rabbi Saperstein and his belief in community enrichment.
enjoying prayers, songs, movement and stories. We’ll also fulfill the
“Roosevelt and the Jews” mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah with Temple Emanu-El’s drive-through

sukkah, and safely spend fun, meaningful time together. Tot Shabbat is
designed for families with children up to age 6, but all are welcome! This
free event begins at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, A COMMEMORATION
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Sarasota. To register, visit sarasotatemple.org/event-registration.html. For
more information, please email elaine-glickman@comcast.net.
Join our community as we commemorate
Simchat Torah Under the Stars the Night of Broken Glass.

Celebrate Simchat Torah at 7:00 p.m. in the Chabad of Sarasota parking

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lot at 7700 Beneva Road. Enjoy no-contact dancing and a COVID-friendly MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
deli-style outdoor dinner. All are welcome free of charge. Advance reser- 7:00 pm • Via Zoom
vations are necessary at sarasotachabad.com or 941.925.0770. $10 per household
Spaghetti in the Sukkah for Teens Simchat Torah Under the Stars Zoom registration required
Join us at 7:30 p.m. and enjoy individually packaged dinners, distance SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMER
dancing, a separate CKids program with flags, prizes and lots of merri- NIV ASHKENAZI
ment on the joyous holiday. This free event takes place at The Chabad playing a Violin of Hope
Tent, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Donations appreciated. For more
information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at rabbi@chabadofbradenton. On the evening of November 9,1938, Nazi leaders unleashed a
com or 941.752.3030. series of pogroms against the Jewish community in Germany
known today as Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.
We remember. We commemorate. We stand up
Outdoor Klezmer in the Sukkah Concert against antisemitism and bigotry together.

Bette Zaret, Chair
RSVP at jfedsrq.org/events
Drive-By Sukkot Carnival
QUESTIONS? For more information about the Heller CRC or Holocaust
programming, contact Jessi Sheslow, Director of Community Relations,
941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org

941.371.4546
jfedsrq.org