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“Thank You” to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

By Michelle Rosenthal
ongregation Kol HaNeshama hired a “Zoom Wizard” prior to Rosh on behalf of their organizations and Thanks to Federation’s generous
(KH) remained stronger to- Hashanah to manage the complex tran- asked that their honorarium be donated grant, we will be working with St. Wil-
Cgether thanks to The Jewish sitions from Rabbi Jennifer to cantorial to the organization. Thanks to Cheryl fred Episcopal Church to create a gar-
Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s soloist Janet Nagourney, to members Rudin, Judy May and Michelle Rosen- den space with benches for reflection
Stronger Together: Coronavirus Relief of the congregation who participated thal. These inspiring speakers have and space to hold services. The garden
Fund. in the services. Funds were also used helped answer the question, “How can will be a peaceful place for contempla-
Phase I awarded KH monies for to smooth the process of distribution we enrich our spiritual and emotional tion and a joyous place for celebration.
a new computer for Rabbi Jennifer and collection of our High Holy Days health and help to repair the world?” The joint planning of this garden space,
Singer and a sound system for Zoom. prayer books. Phase IV: We are about to move with members of St. Wilfred, will be
The beautiful music we have enjoyed Phase III, “Through a Jewish Lens,” into our new home at St. Wilfred Epis- the start of a relationship with the in-
during services is thanks to Federation. was made possible thanks to Federa- copal Church. There are many pluses terfaith community. Grant money will
Phase II funding helped us meet tion. While some of our speakers have to our new home and we are excited also be used for solar lighting along the
the challenges posed by Covid-19. KH been congregants, others have spoken about our new space. Our congregants walkway.
will, however, miss the view of Phil- We truly are “Stronger Together”
Aviva Senior Living lippi Creek from the windows of our thanks to Federation.
former space.
ribbon-cutting ceremony

viva Senior Living recently The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
held a ribbon-cutting ceremo- Manatee and the Isermann Family
Any to celebrate the new en- Foundation, who provided the funds
trance and concierge reception desk necessary to update the main entrance
at Kobernick Independent Living and concierge desk. It also symbolized Guiding investors and their
where 150 seniors reside. Trustees and the return to more normal, pre-Covid
the Senior Leadership Team were on times. families for over 20 years.
hand when Aviva Board Chair Marc “This is a time of reawakening
Lazarus, Aviva President and Chief here at Aviva” said Jay Solomon. “We Ally Zemelman, CRPC ®
Executive Officer Jay Solomon, and are grateful for the support of the Fed- Financial Advisor
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Mana- eration and the Isermann Foundation Vice President – Investments
tee Chief Operating Officer Kim Adler during these most difficult of times
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Meaningful High Holy Days

Introspection - Discussion - Prayer

Marc Lazarus, Board Chair, Aviva Senior Living; Kim Adler, COO, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
Manatee; Jay Solomon, President and CEO, Aviva Senior Living (photo by Rod Millington) Participatory Musical Services
Led by Rabbi Jennifer Singer
Why WE belong Erev Rosh Hashanah

A brief beautiful beginning
I can’t think of a better way to honor
my husband Harry’s memory First Day Rosh Hashanah
and show my personal gratitude A relatively traditional service
to the Federation, which has
become like family to me. Second Day Rosh Hashanah
Marsha Eisenberg A delightfully creative service
(pictured with her husband Harry )
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HARRY M. EISENBERG LOBBY, Yom Kippur
CULTURAL ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER
A contemplative and introspective morning
An afternoon - free to all - with Healing Service

Yiskor, Neilah, Shofar and Potluck Break-the-Fast

ALL ARE WELCOME -- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Financial assistance available in complete confidence
For more information and reservations:
941.244.2042 Congkh.org

Services in the Kol HaNeshama Sanctuary
JFEDSRQ.org/ProudStrong
On the St. Wilfred Campus 3773 Wilkinson Rd., Sarasota