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PUBLISHED B Y
The Jewish Federation
OF SARASOTA-MANATEE
THE LARRY & MARY GREENSPON
FAMILY CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIFE
50 Years August 2021 - Av/Elul 5781 jfedsrq.org Volume 51, Number 7
INSIDE THIS Howard Tevlowitz:
ISSUE: Fearless in the midst of change
19A Community Focus By Gayle Guynup and Marty Katz, Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing
26A Jewish Interest or 21 years, Howard Tevlowitz, an incredible staff,” Howard has cre- first moved to the Catskills, where they
CEO of The Jewish Federation ated a Federation that has raised more owned a bungalow colony.
32A Israel & the Jewish World Fof Sarasota-Manatee, has been than $150 million over the years, has “Going to my grandparents’ house
38A Commentary charting an innovative, ever-changing growing endowments and a 33-acre on the weekends was like walking into
43A Focus on Youth course for the organization. The jour- campus that is undergoing a major re- a shtetl. They were Shabbat observant,
ney has not been easy, but today, with
had a wood-burning stove, and even
design. As Howard looks forward to
47A Life Cycle the support of “strong leadership and retirement beginning in mid-August, had carp in the bathtub for making ge-
1B Jewish Happenings we take a look back at his two-decade filte fish,” Howard said. “It was unlike
reign.
anything you could possibly imagine.”
Growing up From there, Howard attended
A glimpse into Howard’s background Brandeis, where he earned his degree
can shed some light on his career path. in anthropology and Judaic studies. He
Howard grew up in Kingston, New then attended graduate school at the
York, where he lived until he was 18, University of Florida, where he got his
when he went away to college. His master’s in international relations.
12A mother was a teacher, and his father a Following graduation, Howard
Howard Tevlowitz speaking at the blue-collar worker, an oil burner me- eschewed the corporate world, and
Gisele Pintchuck, recipient of No Hate No Fear Rally in 2020 chanic. It was his father’s parents who continued on page 2A
Gail Littman Leadership Award
Federation announces state’s million-
dollar funding for safety and security
Staff Report
he Jewish Federation of Sara- Campus for Jewish Life on McIntosh awareness. This prevention-based pro-
sota-Manatee is pleased to an- Road. Enhancements such as 24-hour gram for schools, health providers,
23A Tnounce it has been awarded a security checkpoints at the entrance and community organizations and other
Temple Sinai’s Tabs for Souls $1,000,000 grant in the Florida state exit, advanced software for efficiently educational partners will ensure our
reaches new milestone budget. The grant, which is earmarked tracking and identifying visitors, ade- community is prepared and protected.
for security needs, was signed and ap-
Board President Randon Carvel
quate outdoor lighting, safe rooms and
proved by Governor Ron DeSantis on more will protect the thousands of peo- says, “On behalf of the Federation
June 2. State Senator Joe Gruters and ple (both Jews and non-Jews) who will board, we offer our heartfelt appreci-
State Representative James Buchanan visit the 33-acre campus each year for ation to Senator Joe Gruters and Rep-
were instrumental as champions of the programming, Holocaust education, resentative James Buchanan for their
grant to secure funds for a safe Jewish day camp, sports and special events. ongoing support and leadership to pro-
community. Second, the funding will allow for tect our community. Not only will our
The funds will be used in two spe- the creation of a Training Center to campus be a safe place to visit, work,
36A cific ways: train the community on safety precau- learn and play, the Training Center will
First, with antisemitism on the
Everything you need to know upswing and white supremacy groups tions. Federation’s security partner, Se- be a leader in developing a security
about the Iron Dome predominant in Florida, the grant will cure Community Network, will assist shield to protect the whole community.”
For more information, contact
with centralized security planning as
allow for security improvements on well as training and resources on such Kim Adler, Chief Operating Officer, at
the Larry & Mary Greenspon Family subjects as First Aid, CPR and threat kadler@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6300.
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