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Note from Congressman Vern Buchanan

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Staff Report
grants to assist with the costs of 14 his year has been extremely difficult for everyone. The COVID-19
Jewish funerals. Federation CEO T
Howard Tevlowitz said, “Jewish law pandemic has put our health at risk, devastated our economy and
is unequivocal about the importance completely reshaped how we go about our daily lives. I want you to know
of a proper funeral for the deceased.
In fact, attending and participating in that we will get through this and that it is more important than ever that we be
a funeral is one of the most significant
mitzvot that can be done. Our goal is kind to one another.
to ensure that these mitzvot continue to
happen, and that every Jewish person
who passes away in Sarasota-Manatee Unfortunately, the Coronavirus is not the only disease we’re combatting here
can be honored with a traditional Jew-
ish funeral.” locally. The recent vandalism of Temple Sinai and Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota
Recently, Tevlowitz received a let- is a stark reminder that anti-Semitism is ever-present and on the rise. Swastikas
ter of thanks from a family who was
a recipient of the Federation’s finan- painted on synagogue walls, the desecration of Jewish cemeteries and bomb threats
cial help: “I really don’t have enough at Jewish Community Centers have tragically occurred far too often in this country.
words to thank the outpouring of gen-
erosity, sensitivity and caring I feel in
this, my community. May all of the
blessings that Hashem bestows flow It’s abhorrent.
to you and all who help the less fortu-
nate.”
We are here for this community. If So how do we combat the stain of anti-Semitism? At the federal level, I am working
you or someone you know is in need
of financial assistance for the planning with Republicans and Democrats as a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to
of a funeral, please contact Howard Eliminate Anti-Semitism. Whether it’s co-sponsoring the NO HATE Act
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or 941.371.4546. (H.R. 3545) to give law enforcement the tools they need to immediately report
hate crimes or passing legislation (H.R. 943) to help educate students about the
ConneCt horrors of the Holocaust, I believe we can never do too much to reject this hateful

with your Jewish Community ideology. We also must address the disgraceful BDS movement invading college
campuses that seeks to delegitimize Israel.

facebook.com/jfedsrq Here in the Sarasota-Manatee region, we are fortunate to have what I consider

to be the best Jewish Federation in the state and country. The selfless work that

Howard Tevlowitz, Randon Carvel, Jessi Sheslow, Ilene Fox and so many others

put in to help strengthen and educate our community is unrivaled. Frankly,

Enjoy your life! I’m a better representative because of it.

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