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Some religious and academic in-
BRIEFS fluencers in the Emirates have said

that the conflict is between Israelis and
Palestinians, not Israelis and Arabs, a
continued from previous page sentiment that reflects a tectonic intel-
inevitably an intimate one. lectual shift.
Part of the Israeli theory of trau- Ibrahim al-Assil, a Middle East
ma reduction is that when people are analyst, said, “The Palestinians are
trauma unit from Israel-based United stressed, make them be active. The getting much more global sympathy,
Hatzalah, and paramedics from Magen IDF’s presence could be thought of as but in the region itself, this trend is re-
David Adom and Zaka who had also part of the healing process. Describing versed. Many see it through the lens of
traveled to Miami from the Middle the layout of an apartment, or a distin- their own conflicts with Iran and are
East. “We’re here to show support, sol- guishing physical feature or piece of concerned about how Iran will find a
idarity,” Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Israel’s jewelry or clothing to Col. Elad Edri or way to co-opt Palestinian grievances.”
Consul General in Miami, told me. The one of his colleagues is an activity that (Anchal Vohra, Foreign Policy)
Israelis are here for the living. assuages one’s sense of helplessness.
That the Israeli visitors have suc- Some 80% of the families of the miss- DID ISRAEL CRIPPLE
ceeded in alleviating anyone’s suffer- ing, Jewish and non-Jewish, talked to IRAN’S NATANZ
ing shows what the Jewish state can the IDF team. (Armin Rosen, Tablet) UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR
mean to people thousands of miles
away during the worst moment of their WE ARE ENTERING ENRICHMENT FACILITY?
lives. The tragedy in Surfside shows A NEW PHASE OF On April 11, Iran reported an “inci-
that the connections between Ameri- DISCRIMINATION dent” at the Natanz nuclear facility that
can Jews and the Jewish state are not AGAINST JEWS completely shut down its power sup-
merely political and go beyond the We are seeing in the West the begin- ply. A televised statement by Alireza
strictly rational. The bonds are resil- ning of a new phase of discrimination Zakani, the head of the Iranian Parlia-
ient in ways that perhaps only a crisis against Jews. Many cannot openly ment’s research center, revealed that an
can fully surface. In moments of need, identify as Jews without fear of being explosion had destroyed “thousands”
all other contexts retreat into the back- assaulted. Much of the animosity is re- of centrifuges. It appears that the Israe-
ground, and the Jews can still resemble lated to the support of Jews for Israel li intelligence service – possibly with
a family. and Zionism, the national liberation the help of Iranian anti-government
Nachman Shai, Israel’s Minister movement of the Jewish People in their groups – had smuggled an explosive
for Diaspora Affairs who was in Surf- ancestral homeland. device into Natanz and detonated it re-
side, said, “It’s important for Jews in The very word “Jew” comes from motely.
the diaspora to know that we care for the tribe of Judah, which 3,000 years Iran then announced with great
them and that we will come any time ago became a kingdom with Jerusalem fanfare that it would now start enrich-
they need us.” as its capital, under David and Solo- ing uranium up to 60%, but would not
In the official Israeli view, and in mon. do so at Natanz, as originally intended.
the view of many American Jews, the There are ever-mounting efforts Anyone producing uranium enriched
Jewish backyard extends for thousands underway by people who assert hu- to 60% is definitely working on nuclear
of miles, meaning that every crisis is weapons – there is no other conclusion.
man rights for minorities but single Israel has succeeded in crippling
out one country, Israel, and its national Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment
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needs to the architects who will create
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In all, there are over 70 community
ing, etc. In order to accomplish all the
The construction work will be per-
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Staff report e know that many of you theater, security, kitchens and cater- members sitting on these committees. One returns home. This is particularly important because
tion committee has been broken down
phases taking precedence:
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into four sub-committees, which report
needs, including access for emergency
their findings back to the overall group.
are eager for a ‘behind the
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33 Israel & the Jewish World Wscenes’ look at what we are Those sub-committees are: vehicles and additional parking.
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Youth and Family Programming
Phase 2 will be the renovation of
planning for our Larry Greenspon Fam-
the existing recreation and teen center
28 Jewish Interest
ily Campus for Jewish Life. Our staff
and leadership are busy meeting with
Performing Arts, Event and
buildings (gymnasium and surrounding
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to discover all our options for creating a
Outdoor/Sports Facilities
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vibrant Jewish campus: sports and well-
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meeting regularly to discuss how to
39 Life Cycle ness, summer day camp, culinary arts MARCH pus in June 2021. Phase 3 will be the renovation and THA T’S FIT TO PRINT! The challenge to those social jus- the 2015 nuclear agreement stipulates
and so much more. Though this campus
expansion of the Flanzer-Weinberg
best use the space for current and fu-
plan is still a work in progress, we are
ture programs, and what kind of space
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excited to share some details with you!
is required; conducting research on
similar spaces in other cities; meeting
We have a well-established utili-
Meet the dynamic duos behind
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sists of members of the community and
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Building Our Future…Together!
backgrounds in construction, building,
Hershorin Schiff Community Federation board members who have tice warriors is this: How, in the name that Natanz is Iran’s sole facility for
By Su Byron 201 5
Day School leaders power
vision for the future
he Larry Greenspon Family
Campus for Jewish Life pres-
Lion of Judah & Pomegranate Tents an innovative and exciting
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opportunity to take our community to
Tom and Karen Bernstein are eration is the heart of our Jewish com- hope everyone will take ownership in of justice and human rights, can you enriching uranium – Natanz “exclu- welcomes you!
Ben & Stacy Hanan, Tom & Karen Bernstein, Patti & David Wertheimer, Julie & Josh Green
a new level of programming and en-
gagement. To help fund this monumen-
The Jewish Federation’s
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New Torah dedication ANNUAL
Ben and Stacy Hanan are excited
together to launch a capital campaign:
Luncheon
its future.”
to leave a legacy for future generations
Building Our Future…Together! We
munity and we believe in its mission,”
of Jews in our community. “The idea of
shine a spotlight on them in this piece.
says Josh. “The most exciting part of
a campus for Jewish life energizes us,”
enthused about spreading the word
this campaign is that we are building a
says Ben. “Stacy grew up in a commu-
center for the future of the Jewish com-
nity with a very vibrant JCC. Although
about the project. Tom, who is also a
this won’t be a JCC, it will provide a
Federation board member, says he is
munity that will have a generational
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Building Our Future…Together! to
eration’s board, adds that the initia-
so many exciting opportunities that
tive, “will bring the mission to a higher
prospective investors. “It will become
come along with this.” Stacy agrees.
“The new campus will serve as a con-
level, offering even more to strengthen
the cornerstone of the Jewish commu-
nity, especially with the Community
Jewish life, provide for those in need
at Congregation Kol positively passionate about describing impact.” Julie, who serves on the Fed- place for all things Jewish. There are t Watch
sistent reminder of the importance of
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and promote Israel. In order to keep
Day School on campus.” Karen says
HaNeshama
up with changing times and fulfill our
that, as residents of the region for 25
vision for a vibrant campus for Jewish
years, they’re thrilled to be part of a
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our doors and watched the daily num-
Locally, it could not have come
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season on the Gulf Coast. Social
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were absent, leaving an economic
A changing of the guard for our that annually flock to our shores Federation staff adapted quickly to working from home and communicating via Zoom
mark that we are still feeling today.
Federation LIFE & LEGACY™ team
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
Manatee stepped up in response to
apparent they were going to have to
this unprecedented crisis, finding in-
adapt the Jewish Film Festival to the
for virtual programs. Our communica-
“We didn’t want to just abandon
to pivot toward a “new normal.”
As the Coronavirus crisis unfolded,
tions team definitely rose to the chal-
the whole festival because we weren’t
going to be able to see the films in
lenge, quickly creating a resource page
Federation Chief Operating Officer
on our website for Coronavirus news,
Kim Adler said her immediate con-
11 novative and out-of-the-box ways and glean resources and alternatives new reality. continued on page 2
ed in a work-from-home environment,
Jewish partners and more. They also
Baking challah for a cause cerns were “keeping our team motivat- Jewish programming, links to our local work together for the enhancement of
Joint statement from Federation
technology hurdles and the lack of any
at Gulf Coast Hillel
playbook for operating during a pan-
from this difficult period with a re-
Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
The Federation and Community
newed sense of purpose and dedication
n September 2018, The Jewish
Day have carefully considered the toll
to the Jewish community.
of this pandemic on both of our orga-
13 and Community Day School Jewish life and identity, and to emerge
The need for and importance of a
Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
programming in response Iand Hershorin Schiff Community nizations, and on our entire commu- Jewish day school in Sarasota-Man-
Jewish agencies pivot their
nity. In the midst of such challenging
atee remain unchanged. Community
Day School entered into a lease for a
and uncertain times, it is not possible to
new school building on The Larry &
Day School will continue to operate
at its current location on the Temple
to Coronavirus pandemic
Mary Greenspon Family Campus for
proceed with the Campus development
Beth Sholom Campus for the 2020-21
project as planned. Accordingly, the
Jewish Life. Together, we began work-
Federation and Community Day School
school year while exploring options for
ing on plans for the construction of a
Community Day that would include
We know that the community
will not move onto the Campus.
classrooms, a chapel, art spaces, a kib-
While the Federation and Com-
will share our mutual disappointment.
munity Day School will not share a
butz-style garden, athletic fields and
However, we also know that our com-
more. To finance the development of
campus, we remain committed to our
38 state-of-the-art learning facility for will terminate their lease, and the school future expansion.
munity is resilient and steadfast. We
and expansion of other Campus facili-
Temple Emanu-El Religious the school buildings and the renovation aligned Jewish values, including ex- hope that you will support each orga-
panding Jewish educational opportu-
nization in any way you can, and join
nities for the more than 3,000 Jewish
ties, the Federation undertook a vig-
School ends year with spirit
us in strengthening the Federation and
Community Day School for genera-
children in Sarasota-Manatee. We look
orous Capital Campaign. Our shared
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