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10A October 2021 FEDERATION NEWS

PJ Library Sarasota-Manatee’s MOMentum Trip 2021 is here!

“Shabbat to Me” goes nationwide “

By Jessi Sheslow, Teen & Family Programs Manager
hat started as a Friday morn- “As soon as I heard about the idea and share the lessons and stories with Library, visit jfedsrq.org/pj.
ing trip down memory lane of “Shabbat to Me” from Jessi Shes- your family. We hope that the books Be a PJ Hero! Help PJ Library
Wbecame a social media mes- low, I immediately realized that it was enrich your life, and as you grow up, Sarasota-Manatee grow by sponsoring
sage about Shabbat that I shared with a great way for families to learn more you will remember the seeds that were the program. For more information,
our local PJ Library families. Little did about each other and to also explore planted by these wonderful books contact me at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or
I know that it would catch on with our what Shabbat looks like for different during your childhood years.” 941.343.2109.
committee members, area temple reli- families in a low-barrier way, and I For more information about PJ
gious school directors, rabbis and oth- could easily replicate this idea,” said
ers sharing their unique reasons why Lori Stiefel, Engagement Officer, PJ
Shabbat is special to them. “Shabbat to Library at the Harold Grinspoon Foun-
Me” is an incredible way to tune in to dation.
the different reasons why Shabbat has In the Harold Grinspoon Founda-
lasted for so many years – because you tion’s eyes, this is such a special tool to
individualize it and make it unique for engage community members and spot-
YOU and your family. light individual family practices, thus
Every Friday, PJ Library of Sara- demystifying Shabbat and making it
sota-Manatee features someone in the more accessible. This was exactly my
community on our Facebook and In- motivation in making “Shabbat to Me”
stagram social media accounts who more consistent. I am extremely proud
is close to PJ Library in some way. It that our local PJ Library continues to
is posted and shared an hour or two be a national model for family engage-
before Shabbat begins and offers a ment opportunities, sharing new and
reason to pause and think about why innovative ideas to the other PJ library
Shabbat is special. I am pleased to re- chapters around the country.
port that the consistency and unique- Proud PJ Library Sarasota-Man-
ness of this social media initiative atee donors Edie and David Chaifetz
has caught the attention of PJ Library share this sentiment. “We are thrilled
National and the Harold Grinspoon to be able to participate in your excite-
Foundation. ment as you get the books each month Jessi Sheslow David and Edie Chaifetz

Where
Where

Y our Dollars Go
Your Dollars Go

This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported
by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Funding for these initiatives
is derived from the Annual Campaign. The series helps to explain where your
generous dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives
of Jews living in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and over-
seas programs that support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel
and around the world.Your generous support is found in our tenet to strengthen
Jewish life and identity in our community. (See the article below.)
A new era for

Gulf Coast Hillel Would you like to pay less tax?

By Trudi Krames, Sr. Director of Programming
FROM AUSCHWITZ ulf Coast Hillel is a program Yael Bloom from Ringling, President millions of dollars of taxes back to themselves,
Find out how we’ve helped our clients redirect
of The Jewish Federation
Sam Weinberg from New College,
of Sarasota-Manatee. It
TO THE IDF Ghas engaged hundreds of NCF, and Treasurer Eden Aflalo from their family and organizations they care about.
Ringling have stepped up to the plate.
young adults in Jewish learning, living
its donors and the Hillel board, as well
and ideas on the campuses of New Col- Supported by staff at the Federation, ABOUT US
JOIN CHABAD OF SARASOTA FOR A SHABBAT DINNER.
ENJOY AN EVENING OF JEWISH PRIDE, STRENGTH & PERSEVERANCE lege of Florida and Ringling College of as the Chabads of Downtown Sarasota Everything we do is focused on increasing
WITH IDF VETERAN LAIBEL MANGEL, GRANDSON OF A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. Art + Design. The departure last spring and West Bradenton, the students will
of our former Program Director, Syd- be leading the way for programming our clients’ enjoyment of their wealth.
ney Harlow, to Hillel at Georgia Tech and events for Jewish college students We help them redeploy their wealth to more efficiently Jeremy Udell
left us with new challenges and more at both schools. Thanks to this leader- Bruce Udell sustain their lifestyles, so they can have more fun, help
than just a little anxiety. Who would ship, Gulf Coast Hillel will continue to CLU, ChFC, MCEP their families and create a lasting impact on society. CFP®, President
take over? What would be our plan? thrive in the 2021-22 school year. Chief Executive Officer We are Estate, Financial and Philanthropic planners
Toward the end of the 2020-21 The students are looking forward
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 school year, the Hillel board, under the to bringing back some traditional pro-
7:30 PM • AT CHABAD: leadership of Board Chair Maury Azer- gramming and events such as challah wealthenjoyment.com | 941.951.0443
7700 BENEVA RD. ad, introduced a new mission statement bakes, game nights and monthly Shab-
(in addition to a vision statement and bat dinners. They are also looking to
Delightful Shabbat dinner Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), Member FINRA/ SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered
with IDF veteran Laibel Mangel an inclusivity statement): Gulf Coast put twists and spins on some oldies through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS. Udell Associates is not affiliated with Kestra IS or Kestra AS.
Free of Charge • Sponsor $100 Hillel is culturally and spiritually in- such as Jews & Brews (new name to be
spiring the lives of Jewish students and announced later).
peers so that they may enrich the Jew- For more information about Gulf
This event is part of an incredible worldwide movement ish people and their community. Coast Hillel, please contact Jessi
encouraging the celebration of Shabbat.
SARASOTA-MANATEE To RSVP call Chabad by 10/18/21 at 925-0770 or info@chabadofsarasota.com Thanks to Gulf Coast Hillel’s in- Sheslow, Teen & Family Programs
CHABAD FREE OF CHARGE. credible student leadership, plans are Manager, at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or
underway. Gulf Coast Hillel President 941.343.2109.