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JEWISH HAPPENINGS March 2021 9B

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The Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival: CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
The Albanian Code, OF PREPARING INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS
A Film Discussion with Director Yael Katzir
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF GREAT ACHIEVEMENT!
This documentary, with unique archival footage, unveils the unknown story
of rescuing thousands of Jewish refugees in Albania (a mostly Muslim
state) in WWII. Ennie Altaratz-Francis, who was saved there escaping New College alumni go on to careers
from Yugoslavia, decides to go back to thank whomever she can. This of great distinction in the sciences,
voyage is full of surprises, showing how an entire nation, bound by its
moral code, saved refugees. At last, the Albanians get the appreciation they law, government, science, medicine,
deserve for being the only country in Europe that rescued the persecuted. education, and business.
The film carries a universal message of gratitude to human values. The film
discussion takes place from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. Registered guests
will receive a link with the purchase of this film. To register, please visit Dr. Analiz Rodriguez, a first-generation
jfedsrq.org/jff. For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@ American and New College alumna
jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. (who enrolled at age 16 and earned a
chemistry degree in 2003), is now the
Chabad of Bradenton Course: “Code to Joy” director of neurosurgical oncology

Join Chanie Bukiet at noon, either in person and social distanced (in the and an assistant professor in the
Chabad of Bradenton Tent at 5712 Lorraine Road) or on Zoom, for the Department of Neurosurgery at the
seven-session course on “Code to Joy.” The course explores the underly- University of Arkansas for Medical
ing ideas and beliefs that sustain a truly joyful life. In this class, we will Sciences. As a surgeon and brain cancer
learn to see the relentless struggle with the self as a sublime source of researcher, she has devoted much of her career to serving patients
fulfillment. The course fee is $75 and includes the textbook; or pay $18 from underrepresented populations.
per class. A boxed lunch will be served. For more information, the Zoom
link and to reserve your spot, call Chanie at 941.752.3030 or email info@
chabadofbradenton.com.
LEARN MORE: NCF.EDU
NCJW Council Chat
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has a monthly chat group
on the third Thursday of every month. Each session will begin with infor-
mation on famous Jewish women in history. The topic is different each
month and everyone is welcome to this free virtual chat on Zoom at 1:00
p.m. Look forward to introducing yourself and meeting some new people,
learning about NCJW and enjoying a lively discussion. Advance registra-
tion is necessary to obtain the Zoom link. To RSVP or for more informa-
tion, contact Ginny Kutikoff at gkutikoff@gmail.com or 845.531.9949.

Rosh Chodesh Celebration
Celebrate Rosh Chodesh for the new month of Nisan with the Women 941.359.0099
of Temple Beth El Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Bring your dinner to
the table and enjoy Nisan and springtime with song, readings and poetry. SarasotaBallet.org
This event will begin on Zoom at 6:15 p.m. For the link, go to temple
bethelbradenton.org. For more information, please call the temple office at
941.755.4900 and leave a message.

Purim/Passover Trivia Night with Marshall Horwitz

Join Temple Beth Sholom on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. for another fun-filled
trivia evening filled with fun facts about Purim and Passover along with
the jokes and repartees that accompany the activities. You need not be Digital Program 6
an expert or even someone with a broad knowledge of Jewish religious
practice to enjoy the evening. You will leave the session knowing more BALANCHINE & ASHTON
about Purim and Passover and will have had great fun. Make new friends
and interface with people in an informal, fun atmosphere. No cost, but
registration is required. Space is limited. To reserve your spot and receive 23 - 27 aPril 2021
the Zoom link, please email Marshall Horwitz at marshalldds@gmail.
com. For more information, call the temple office at 941.955.8121 or email
info@templebethsholomfl.org.

“The Music of Israel”
Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Committee invites you to a special evening of
music and videos spotlighting talented popular singer Bat Ella and classic
Israeli singer Naomi Shemer. One of the songs by Naomi Shemer, “Al Koh
Eleh,” features 1,000 Israelis singing together for the first time! Enjoy this
extraordinarily uplifting experience as we come together via Zoom at 7:00
p.m. to listen to inspiring Israeli music and celebrate the best of Israeli art
and culture. All are welcome to this free event. Please visit sarasotatemple.
org/event-registration.html to register.

For a full listing

of films, visit
JFEDSRQ.org/JFF