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2B November 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

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People of the Book Event
With Leah Garrett
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
June 1942. The shadow of the Third Reich has fallen across the European
continent. A new commando unit made up of Jewish refugees who have
escaped to Britain, trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat,
is formed. This top-secret unit becomes known as X TROOP. Drawing
on extensive original research, Leah Garrett follows this unique band
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
of brothers from Germany to England and back, to British internment
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
camps, the beaches of Normandy, the battlefields of Italy and Holland,
and the hellscape of Terezin concentration camp‚ the scene of one of the
most dramatic rescues of the war. X TROOP tells the astonishing story of
these secret troops and their devastating blows against the Nazis. Leah
will talk about her book from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Tickets are $10
per household. To register or to purchase a sponsorship package or Page
Turner Pass, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information, contact
Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
Marvin has left his wife for his male
lover and is struggling to keep his Temple Sinai’s Torah Trails on Siesta
family together. In classic William Finn Talk Torah with Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Samantha Kahn while walking on
the beach. This event takes place the first Wednesday of every month at
fashion, FALSETTOS has themes of
9:00 a.m. Meet at Siesta Key Pavilion, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. For
Jewish identity, gender roles, and more information, visit templesinai-sarasota.org/events.
most of all, family.
$26.50 preview Chabad of Sarasota Presents a New JLI Course:
“Outsmarting Antisemitism”
$29.50 single
This new four-session Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) course will be led
$14 student
by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz. Using history, Talmudic sources, Jewish mys-
ticism and contemporary expert analysis, the course addresses some of the
niggling questions we grapple with as individuals and as a community.
Why does antisemitism persist? How can we make hate go away? How
can we counter Israel-focused antisemitism and prevent our youth from
801 N. Tamiami Trail, unwittingly lending their voices to antisemitic agendas? We all have to
Sarasota, FL 34236 be knowledgeable about the history and current manifestations of anti-
semitism if we want to be equipped to combat its spread. That is why this
course matters. It takes place at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road,
and held at both 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person for
either four-week session. Register today at sarasotachabad.com/JLI or call
the Chabad of Sarasota office at 941.925.0770.
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Photography by Frank Atura
SarasotaBallet.org Temple Emanu-El’s “Lunch with the Rabbis”
Are you looking for a great lunch date? Join Temple Emanu-El Senior
Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin and friendly,
interesting companions for socializing, and a discussion of current events
and subjects of Jewish interest. Depending on the Covid situation, this
popular monthly program may take place in person (Temple Emanu-El,
151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) or via Zoom – either way, it’s a wonderful
opportunity to gather with two wonderful rabbis and old and new friends.
All are invited to this free event at noon. Please call 941.371.2788 for up-
dated information and – if appropriate – to receive the private Zoom link.

Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood Book Review
Esta Snider will lead the discussion on The Fall of Natchez by Sabra Wald-
fogel. This is a work of historical fiction that centers on Jewish charac-
ters during the Civil War. Please register online at templebethsholomfl.
org for this 1:30 p.m. event on Zoom. No cost, but donations are always
appreciated. For more information, call the Temple Beth Sholom office at
941.955.8121 or email info@templebethsholomfl.org.

Chabad of Bradenton Presents a New JLI Course:
“Outsmarting Antisemitism”

Through illuminating source texts and captivating case studies, this four-
week course considers the sources of this ancient scourge, along with the
appropriate strategies for overcoming it. It’s time to find the confidence to
fight hate with hope and to stand tall against antisemitism with positivity,
purpose and plenty of Jewish pride! Join us for the final session of this
course at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom and at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine
Rd., Bradenton. For more information or to register, please contact Rabbi
Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.

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