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2A March 2020 FEDERATION NEWS

Anti-Semitism...continued from page 1A An artfully generous gift
local, state and federal law en- Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community,
forcement, providing assessments we cannot do it alone. It will take you By Sharon Kunkel
of and critical training to all Jew- as well. Here are some ideas for how
ish institutions, and working with you can help:
our state and federal governments Speak out – it all starts with educa-
regarding funding. tion and conversation
The Federation also
has several programs
in place to educate our
community about the
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WOMEN commitment to help
horrors of the Holo-
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our new Classrooms Without Borders
Urge your Representative to join
program sponsors trips for local teach-
ers to travel to Poland to learn firsthand the Bipartisan Taskforce for Com-

bating anti-Semitism. Visit ajc.org/
the lessons of the Holocaust which can take-action
be incorporated into their school cur- Share your view with all of our

riculums. Last year, five local teachers area’s elected officials (see the box
below for contact information)
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MARCH 26 Martha’s Catholic School, Out of Door Invite neighbors (including non-
5PM
5 PM Academy, North Port High School, Jewish ones) for Shabbat dinner
Michael’s On East
Michael’s On E ast Sarasota High School and Pineview Wear your Magen David with pride
Attend Jewish events (visit jfedsrq.
School.
Additionally, we support Gulf org/events to learn more)
Coast Hillel, which operates on col- Take the problem seriously
lege campuses in Sarasota-Manatee. Its tred and keep our Jewish community

Together, we can fight against ha-
WOMEN’S PASSOVER CELEBRATION
WOMEN’S PASSOVER CELEBRATION
mission is to enrich the lives of Jew-
WOMEN’S PASSOVER CELEBRATION
WOMEN’S PASSOVER CELEBRATION ish students so that they may enrich the safe.
Howard Tevlowitz is the Chief Ex-
Jewish people and the world. We feel

strongly that a confident Jewish col-
ecutive Oﬃcer of The Jewish Federa-
years of Women’s Suffrage
years of Women’s Suffrage
Celebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage
elebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage
elebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage
elebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage
years of Women’s Suffrage
years of Women’s Suffrage
tion of Sarasota-Manatee. He can be
lege student can stand up to anti-Semi-
tism if and when faced with it.
reached at htevlowitz@jfedsrq.org or
Although we can provide educa-
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Congressman Vern Buchanan Senator Joe Gruters
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Vern.Buchanan@mail.house.gov
Capitol: 850.487.5023

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Congressman Greg Steube Gruters.Joe@flsenate.gov
THE VOICES OF WOMEN WILL BE 202.225.5792 Representative Margaret Good
RAISED IN CELEBRATION Greg.Steube@mail.house.gov District: 941.955.8077
Capitol: 850.717.5072
Senator Marco Rubio
Margaret.Good@myfloridahouse.gov
of the many accomplishments and freedoms achieved 202.224.3041 Representative Tommy Gregory
rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/
in the 100 years since women won the right to vote. contact District: 941.708.5660
Join us for this Seder-styled event led by the women Senator Rick Scott Capitol: 850.717.5073
Tommy.Gregory@myfloridahouse.gov
who lead our congregations, community and homes: 202.224.5274
rabbis and cantors, mothers and daughters. rickscott.senate.gov/contact_rick Representative James Buchanan
District: 941.429.4560
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Governor Ron DeSantis Capitol: 850.717.5074

850.717.9337 James.Buchanan@myfloridahouse.gov

Co-Chairs: Janis, Mary & Ella Collier flgov.com/email-the-governor/
(representing three generations)
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