Page 11 - Jewish News | November 2021

FEDERATION NEWS November 2021 11A

2021-2022 Religious School Scholarships awarded

By Jeremy Lisitza, Director of Innovation and Volunteer Engagement
he Jewish Federation of Sara- Federation’s scholarships support our Director of Temple Emanu-El Reli- made the gifts possible. These chil-
sota-Manatee has awarded synagogues by encouraging parents to gious School dren, as they grow up, will help keep
T$27,435 for need-based Reli- enroll children who otherwise might “I have retired as education chair our culture vibrant and alive.” ~ Susie
gious School Scholarships in 2021 to not have enrolled.” ~ Anonymous for Temple Beth El in Bradenton. But Konicov
assist 73 children. Since 2013, the Fed- “Thank you very much for the I can vouch for the help that the Fed- For more information regarding
eration has awarded a total of $308,390 scholarship for religious school. You eration has given, and is still giving, to need-based Religious School Scholar-
benefiting 790 children. The Federa- have made it possible for our son to several of our families. These children ships, visit jfedsrq.org/religious-school
tion’s Board of Directors strongly be- continue his religious school educa- have benefited and grown in the knowl- or contact me at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or
lieves that this scholarship program is tion. We are so grateful for your help.” edge of their Jewish culture. Thank you 941.343.2113.
of the utmost importance to help fami- ~ Anonymous to the many people who donated and
lies with financial assistance, ensuring “Temple Sinai is so grateful for
a strong Jewish foundation for their the Federation’s need-based Religious
children. School Scholarships as they truly help Why WE belong
Patti Wertheimer, Interim-Chair families afford the best religious school
of the Need-Based Religious School experience offered in Sarasota. The
Scholarship Committee, explains, “The families can let go of the stress and We never imagined
increased need for religious school know their local Jewish community is being able to be a part of
scholarship funding this year was bit- here to support them and ensure their something so special,
tersweet. The fact that so many people child develops pride in their identity as so significant for the
continue to prioritize their children’s a Jew and a love for Jewish learning
Jewish education and that our commu- and experiences!” ~ Bethany Leinwe- community and for
nity of donors is generous enough to ber, Director of Youth Education, Out- Jewish people.
help, makes the task of granting schol- reach and Engagement It’s magical.
arships extremely rewarding.” “Temple Emanu-El is deeply
Responses from families and edu- grateful for the financial support that Mitchell, Dawn and Melanie Epstein
THE EPSTEIN FAMILY CHUPPAH
cators who have received scholarships the Federation has provided to some
for their children reinforce the benefits of our Religious School students these
of this program: past few years. Although it is our tem-
“Jewish learning and community is ple’s policy that no Jewish child is ever
a wonderful gift, especially as it lasts denied a Jewish education because of
far beyond the classroom. I am grateful financial reasons, without the Federa-
that my children will know their culture tion’s support, we would have to bear
and heritage thanks to the generosity of this entire burden. Temple Emanu-El
others who share it.” ~ Anonymous Religious School is dedicated to pro-
“The Federation excels at support- viding Jewish students and families
ing local families wanting to provide with a firm Jewish foundation and we
a Jewish education for our children are thankful that the Federation has JFEDSRQ.org/ProudStrong
F ederation
through Religious School Scholar- partnered with us toward reaching this
ships. Besides supporting families, the sacred goal.” ~ Sabrina Silverberg,
2021

C
elebration

Monday, November 8, 2021

7:00pm EST • Michael's On East
In Person* and Via Zoom
*We are monitoring CDC guidelines. If it is unsafe to gather
in person, we will celebrate only on Zoom.
CHAIRS: JAIME MARCO AND DAVID WEIMAN

WELCOMING NEW PRESIDENT BRUCE UDELL

Award Recipients

Doris Loevner Memorial Young Leadership Award Yad Chazakah (Strong Hand) Award Morasha (Legacy) Award
Gustavo Trope Mayer Bob Israeloff Judy Fox
Ahava (Love) Award Ayshet Chayil (Woman of Valor) Award Avodah (Service) Award
Anne Stein Stacy Hanan Elliot Ofsowitz
Chinuch (Education) Award Atid (Futures) Award Acharai (Follow Me) Award
Bernadette Bennett Aaron Ruben Joel Morganroth
The Betty Schoenbaum – Heart to Heart Award Kehillah (Community) Award Ish Chayil (Man of Valor) Award
Julie Wright Halbert Stacey Gillman Howard Tevlowitz
L’Dor V’Dor (Generation to Generation) Award Zachor - Eisenhower (Never Forget) Award Kehillah Ha’argonit (Corporate Community) Award
Joy Moravitz Helen Fagin Ian Black Real Estate
Hatikva (Hope) Award Chalutzim (Pioneer) Award
Adrienne Cohen Carole Kleinberg

For information, contact Jeremy Lisitza To RSVP, visit JFEDSRQ.org/events
jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113