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“A Knead to Rise” – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
A Virtual Mega Challah Bake Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee This year we come together, virtually, to honor the children. We will hear
Five local Chabads will unite at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for “A Knead to from Holocaust survivors who were children during the Holocaust and
Rise.” This Virtual Mega Challah Bake will unite women and girls of all keep their stories and legacies alive. Let us remember together! This free
affiliations across the Sarasota-Manatee area to explore the beauty of this event begins at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. Please consider making a donation to
unique tradition. Registration includes a beautiful challah box and Shabbat support our Jewish Federation’s Virtual Programming efforts at jfedsrq.
kit with all ingredients, and features a multi-generational presentation by org/give. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, con-
local women. The Challah Bake is sponsored by The Jewish Federation tact Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109.
of Sarasota-Manatee. The cost is $25 per person. Packages will be Young Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration
available for pickup at your local Chabad on Wednesday, January 20. For
reservations and more information, go to srqmegachallahbake.com. Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS) invites young Jewish and
interfaith families to celebrate Tu B’Shevat joyfully – and safely – at
Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz Presentation this in-person “Birthday of the Trees” party. Wear your mask and enjoy

Chancellor Schwartz of the Jewish Theology Seminary is a renowned socially distanced stations for arts and crafts, planting, snacks, treats
expert on Jewish American history with more than three decades of and fun surprises. This free event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to noon at
experience as a professor and institutional leader. He will speak on the topic Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. All are welcome, but
of “American Jewry in the Time of Corona – Challenges, Opportunities advance registration is required. Please email teers@sarasotatemple.org or
and Enduring Resilience.” The presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. call 941.378.5567 for more information or to register.
Fill out the form on templebethsholomfl.org for the password. No cost, but
donations are always appreciated. For more information, call the Temple Kids in the Kitch –
Beth Sholom office at 941.955.8121 or email info@templebethsholomfl. Sunday Morning Virtual Programming
org. Sara Steinmetz of Chabad of Sarasota offers a 30-minute weekly hands-on
virtual cooking program for children in grades 1-6. Classes are held on
“Israel: From Vision to Reality” Sundays from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. On January 24, in honor of Tu B’Shevat,
The Israel Committee of Temple Emanu-El proudly partners with Jewish we will make fruit parfaits and a fruit centerpiece. The setting up and
National Fund to host this Zoom presentation featuring Florida shaliach gathering of ingredients, cooking or baking together, and then sharing the
Zohar Vloski, speaking about the innovative and entrepreneurial solutions finished product with family and friends is a truly exciting way to start a
that directly affect Israeli society and the environment. Come learn and Sunday morning. This program is being offered to the community free of
be inspired by Israel’s vision and dedication to conserve and protect our charge. An RSVP in advance is necessary in order to receive the Zoom
natural world! All are welcome to this free event at 7:00 p.m. Please register link and weekly recipe. For more information or to RSVP, email sara@
at sarasotatemple.org or call 941.371.2788 to receive the Zoom link. chabadofsarasota.com.

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Crash Course in Jewish History
Most of us have a passing knowledge of the Jewish people’s history. But
in the face of today’s incessant misinformation about Jews, it is incumbent
upon each Jew to fill in the gaps in his/her factual reservoir in order to
combat alarming antisemitism based upon myths, misconceptions, distor-
tions and outright falsehoods. Instructor Lawrence Newman will lead you
through the ages and stages of the Jewish people with maps, timelines, DIGITAL PROGRAM 4
original accounts and historical documents. This class, presented by the
Al Katz Center, begins at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 Paul Taylor’s Company B and Brandenburgs
per month for all classes. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please call
Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
29 January - 2 February
CHJ Tu B’Shevat Service
The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) invites everyone to a
Tu B’Shevat virtual service at 7:30 p.m. For the link or for more informa-
tion, call 941.929.7771 or email chjsarasota@hotmail.com.

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