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8B April 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

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Club Fed Passport: “Vampires, Demons, Golems and the Jews”
A Virtual Tour of Majorca, Part 1 Before there was Dracula, there was Esau. Before The Exorcist, there
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee was Ashmedai the demon-king. And before Frankenstein’s monster, there
Join us from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Zoom as we visit the inside of the was the golem. Join Temple Emanu-El’s Adult Education Committee
permanent exhibit in the Jewish Quarter Interpretation Center and trace and facilitator Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman as we survey the vampires,
the footsteps of the Medieval Jews who walked the narrow alleyways of demons and monsters of Jewish folklore; share their frightening and
the Casco Antiguo – or Old Town. We will learn about famous Mallorquin fascinating stories; explore how our ancestors understood – and sought
rabbis, philosophers and cartographers, as well as the terrible attacks on protection from – these figures; and discuss what they might mean for us
the Jewish quarters of the island in 1391 that would later set the stage for today. All are welcome to this free event at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Please
the forced general mass conversion of 1435. Come and look for clues and visit sarasotatemple.org/event-registration.html to register.
hints that suggest that a robust Jewish community was extinguished over Preview Israel’s Most Anticipated New Museum
centuries in the fires of the Inquisition. Tickets for the two-part virtual tour
(Part 2 is on Monday, April 26) are $18 per household. To register, please Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom to learn about the new World’s Jewish
visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at Museum in Tel Aviv currently in development. Museum founder Gail
jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. Asper and her associate, Moe Levy, will present an overview of the new
museum. Gail is the president of The Asper Foundation (based in Canada).
“Speak Out, Stand Up Against Antisemitism” She spearheaded the establishment of the Canadian Museum for Human
The first annual international summit against antisemitism was held on Rights. Rabbi Elaine Glickman of Temple Emanu-El will moderate a
Zoom in March, featuring dozens of rising young Jewish leaders and discussion with Gail and Moe to share their vision, history and timeline for
prominent political figures passionate about controlling and preventing the new museum. In addition, they will speak about Frank Gehry’s role as
“the world’s oldest hatred.” By engaging ourselves in Jewish activism architect of the museum. To register for this free event, visit sarasotatemple.
against antisemitism, as are these teenage through elder leaders, today’s org/event-registration.html.
world becomes a safe harbor for Jews rather than a perpetual pursuit of
safety. Join this movement every month to activate the Jewish people for
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
systematic self-preservation. This class, presented by the Al Katz Center, WEDNESD A Y , APRIL 2 1
begins at noon via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 per month for all
classes. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman “The History of Spanish Point”
at 941.313.9239.
The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El warmly invites you to a virtual Lunch
and Learn featuring John McCarthy, Vice President of the Historic Spanish
YOU BELONG
Point Campus of Selby Gardens. He will teach us about the history of
WHERE American settlements in our area. We’ll also enjoy socializing with old and
Spanish Point, the fascinating life of Bertha Honore Palmer and the Native

new friends. All are welcome to this free event at noon via Zoom. Please
visit sarasotatemple.org/event-registration.html to register.

Jewish National Fund-USA Reading Series

Join Jewish National Fund-USA IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz and
authors Michael Dickson and Dr. Naomi Baum for a live Q&A session

SAVE THE DATE 1.9.22 about their book, ISRESILIENCE: What Israelis Can Teach the World.
Imbued in Israel’s DNA is the understanding that survival isn’t optional
– it’s a necessity. In this book you’ll meet Israelis who thrive against all

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM AZI! odds. This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Purchasing the book
prior to the event is not required, but recommended. Sign up at jnf.org/
PRESENT S ondemand. For more information, contact Jennifer Milton at 561.447.9733
x875 or jmilton@jnf.org.

Park Avenue Synagogue Temple Beth El Movie Night
Cantor Azi Schwartz returns Le Chambon (French with English subtitles) tells the story of the village
by popular demand to the of Le Chambon, France, led by its pastor, Andre Trocme. During WWII,
Sarasota Opera House.
He will be joined by the village takes in Jewish children, hides them, cares for and protects
Cantor Rachel Brook them, and helps them flee to neutral Switzerland. Join Temple Beth El
for a spectacular Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. For more information
evening of song. and the link, visit templebethelbradenton.org.

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