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12B October 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
“18 Jewish Holidays: Rosh Chodesh” People of the Book Opening Event
Rosh Chodesh is Hebrew for “head of the month,” and it is the monthly With Joshua Jay
holiday that celebrates the arrival of the new moon, marking the start of Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
a new month in the Jewish calendar. In ancient times, the holiday was There’s a saying: The door to magic is closed, but it’s not locked. In How
confirmed by witnesses who observed the new moon and word was Magicians Think, professional magician and bestselling author Joshua Jay
communicated by signals and runners throughout Israel and the Diaspora. not only opens that door, he brings us inside and turns on the light, reveal-
Today, the times of astronomically determined new moons can be ing the artistry, inside history and fascinating traditions of a subject long
calculated accurately to 10,000 years from now! This class, presented by shrouded in mystery. Don’t miss out on an exciting evening of magic! The
the Al Katz Center, begins at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 event, which takes place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel (567
for all classes this month. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please call Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key) and on Zoom, opens with a 30-minute
Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239. magic show by Joshua. Books will be available for purchase and signing
CTeen of Sarasota Painting & Pizza Party at the venue. In-person tickets are $18 per person ($25 at the door); $10
per household on Zoom. To register or to purchase a sponsorship package
Canvas painting and a pizza party will merge to create a fun evening for or Page Turner Pass, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information,
teens in grades 7-12. The event, which begins at 5:00 p.m. at Chabad of contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. If it unsafe
Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road), will be held with participants masked and to gather in person, this event will be presented exclusively on Zoom.
socially distanced. It will include a social action component as teens paint
a canvas for seniors in our community. This event is being offered free “Every Book of the Jewish Bible: Deuteronomy”
of charge, but prior reservations are necessary. RSVP via email to sara@ Deuteronomy is the last of the Five Books of Moses, presaging the
chabadofsarasota.com. Divinely ordained conquest of the Holy Land under Joshua’s leadership.
The Jewish people at Mount Horeb heard, “You have dwelt long enough
Follow us on at this mountain…. See, I have set the land before you; come and possess
the land….” The last word in the Torah is “Israel,” the eternal name of the
People and their Promised Land, Eretz Yisrael, the Jewish Homeland. This
class, presented by the Al Katz Center, begins at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Cost: $10 per day or $50 for all classes this month. To RSVP and receive
the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
Torah & Tea
@jfedsrq Join Chanie Bukiet either in person (in the Chabad Tent at 5712 Lorraine
Road, Bradenton) or on Zoom at 11:00 a.m. for a weekly dose of the
classical and timeless work, The Gates of Trust. How do we remain
calm, relaxed and focused at the most trying moments? Studying this
vital work shows us how to confront and even transform unpredictable
Stay connected. and challenging events by exercising and implementing the messages of
genuine unyielding trust in G d. This free class takes place on Tuesday
mornings beginning October 12. For more information, call 941.752.3030
or email info@chabadofbradenton.com.

CHJ Education Series

941-306-1202 As part of the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) Education
ArtistSeriesConcerts.org Series, we invite you to hear Harold Halpern, retired Sarasota attorney and
esteemed contributor to The Jewish News and Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Stars on the Rise His topic is “Israel’s New Government: How it Will Address Domestic and
Building on our Legacy Foreign Policy.” The event, which begins at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom, is free and
open to the public. Call 941.929.7771 or email chjsarasota@hotmail.com
Temple Sinai Series for the link to this virtual program.

SOOBEEN LEE, violin “Will You Outlive Your Income?
with DINA VAINSHTEIN, piano Making Sure Your Finances Last a Lifetime”
November 7, 2021 • 4:00 pm
“A poised presence, a luxurious sound and a Join us for part two of our five-part “Life and Death Decisions” Zoom
bow arm that will surely be the envy of her peers.” Lecture Series as local finance expert Lauren Rudd, Managing Director
– The Washington Post of Rudd International, answers your finance and investment questions.
Lauren is a 50-year veteran of Wall Street whose experience encompasses
MERZ TRIO
with JORDAN BAK, viola portfolio management, investment research and analysis, investor relations
January 23, 2022 • 4:00 pm and communications, and is a nationally recognized Wall Street news-
“Riveting. Stunning virtuosity and ensemble work.” paper columnist. Please register online at templebethsholomfl.org for this
– Reading Eagle
7:00 p.m. event. No cost, but donations are always appreciated. For more
ANTHONY TRIONFO, flute information, call the Temple Beth Sholom office at 941.955.8121 or email
ALBERT CAN SMIT, piano info@templebethsholomfl.org.
February 6, 2022 • 4:00 pm
“Trionfo was spellibinding, playing with expressive “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict:
maturity and authoritative intellect.”
– The Santa Barbara Voice A Basic Introduction”
Do you feel lost as you hear and read news from Israel, Gaza and the
NEXUS CHAMBER MUSIC CHICAGO
February 20, 2022 • 4:00 pm West Bank? Do you wish you knew – and could explain to others – the
“The music making was at a supremely high level.” true history and underpinnings of the conflict? This session is for you!
– Chicago Classical Review Rabbi Brenner Glickman offers a basic, easy-to-understand introduction,
with maps and timelines, from the British Mandate period until today –
QUARTET AMABILE
March 6, 2022 • 4:00 pm including attempts at peace Israel has made along the way. Presented by
Celebrated quartets by Mozart and Mendelssohn Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Committee, this free program begins at 7:00 p.m.
plus the Sarasota premiere of a new work on Zoom. Please visit sarasotatemple.org to register or call 941.371.2788
by Dai Fujikura. for more information.
STEVEN BANKS, classical saxophone
Pianist to be announced
March 27, 2022 • 4:00 pm Stay informed throughout the month. Sign up
“He and his saxophone are a single constellation
of sound.” – Arts writer Isa Freeling for our community Enewsletter at jfedsrq.org.
This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the
Florida Council on Arts and Culture (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).