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22A April 2021 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Education and reflection during Covid-19

By Dr. Andrew Krinsky and Dr. Benjamin Sachs
t the start of the 2020, once- fear mounted. By Spring 2020, our group since 1987, and Dr. Benjamin With the advent of effective vac-
in-a-century storm clouds national response to the pandemic be- Sachs, a physician in academic medi- cines, 2021 is a year of renewed hope.
Awere gathering on the horizon. came embroiled in politics. cine with a background in clinical med- As we race to vaccinate as many peo-
In less than three months, we were in In the middle of this chaos, Al icine and public health/health policy. ple as possible, there are still chal-
the midst of a global pandemic. As Treidel, Temple Beth Sholom’s (TBS) Al created the Andy and Ben Show, lenges ahead. The new normal is un-
Covid-19 took hold in the U.S., many Chair of Continuing Education, re- a regular Zoom discussion of the key known, yet we yearn to once again
were hospitalized and died. More than alized that our community needed issues. The two experts set out to pres- pray safely together.
2,900 frontline healthcare workers facts not myths, medical knowledge ent reliable data, to translate advances For future Covid-19 updates that
perished, people were unable to hug not conspiracy theories. He called on in medical science for the lay com- are free and open to the public, visit
their love ones as they passed, schools two TBS members: Dr. Andy Krinsky, munity, and to give hope as science templebethsholomfl.org/events.
closed, businesses declared bankrupt- an infectious disease specialist who shone a light at the end of this dark
cy, people were socially isolated and headed Sarasota’s infectious diseases tunnel.

Temple Emanu-El announces reopening of SSELC

emple Emanu-El is delighted to approved to reopen the school in June Families interested in learning Covid-safe tour and learn more about
share the fantastic news that the with Covid safety measures in place,” more about SSELC and enrolling for our wonderful school. For more in-
TSusan Schwaid Early Learning she added. summer camp and the 2021-22 school formation, call 941.377.8074 or email
Center (SSELC) will re-open in June June will bring the fun of summer year are warmly invited to take a preschool@sarasotatemple.org.
and is currently enrolling for summer camp back to SSELC’s
camp and the 2021-22 school year. welcoming and beautiful
Providing loving, high-quality campus, with two three-
Jewish education for young children week sessions planned.
ages 15 months to five years – includ- Each week centers on a dif-
ing VPK – the SSELC has been in op- ferent theme, from bring-
eration since 1979, is fully accredited ing-storybooks-to-life,
and has incredibly dedicated, long-ten- dinosaurs and construction
ured staff. Director Elaine Sharrock zone, to around-the-world,
will continue leading the school, and robots and mini-chefs.
beloved teachers – some of whom have Children will enjoy tra-
served for over two decades – will re- ditional camp hours and
turn to the classroom as well. activities such as outdoor
“The SSELC temporarily closed play, arts and crafts, story-
Preschoolers at Temple Emanu-El’s
when Covid hit,” stated Temple Ema- time, science experiments Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center
and Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman spent time
nu-El Executive Director Christine and creative play, as well with preschoolers Teddy, Elle and Josie created special Thanksgiving T-shirts
Elliott. “Closing the school was a as Shabbat celebrations and Jewish en-
very difficult decision for us to make. richment with Temple Emanu-El’s rab- Falafel kiosk
After months of careful planning and bis. Extended hours will be offered to
consideration, the Board of Trustees accommodate working families. at Chabad of Sarasota
JFSM
JFSM A of Middle Eastern salads.
falafel kiosk operated by Pa-
prika and under the kosher
In the three months since open-
Vir
2020–2021tualVirtual
FEDERATION MAJOR EVENTS
ing, there have been many happy and
supervision of Rabbi Chaim
Steinmetz is parked in Chabad of Sara-
sota’s parking lot (7700 Beneva Road) returning customers who have come
to appreciate a kosher and Mediterra-
and is open for business Mondays to nean-style lunch.
FEDERATION EVENTS 2021 Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. please contact Shahaf at 941.275.6224
For more details or to pre-order,

The kosher menu includes falafel
in a pita, a falafel plate, Israeli cous- or paprikaflorida@gmail.com.
APRIL 6 cous, sabich, shakshuka and a variety
AN EVENING OF VIRTUAL AMAZEMENTS
WITH SIDNEY FRIEDMAN

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YOM HA’ATZMAUT: ALL STAR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

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THE TRUE STORY OF MOSSAD’S FAKE DIVING RESORT Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (at right) with Shahaf,
owner of the falafel kiosk Bob & Sheri Simon at the falafel kiosk
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MAY 10 – MAY 12
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