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Federation Celebration “Reflections on the Past, Present and Future
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee of Holocaust Studies”
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in person (Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue South, Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Sarasota) or via Zoom as we say thank you to outgoing Board President Join Classroom Without Borders and preeminent Holocaust Scholar
Randon Carvel and welcome incoming Board President Bruce Udell. The Michael Berenbaum as we explore the complexities of the field of
Federation will also honor selected volunteers. A dessert reception will Holocaust scholarship. The rise of antisemitism across the globe, along
follow. The event chairs are Jaime Marco and David Weiman. Covid pro- with current data that points to a serious void in understanding about the
tocols will be observed. RSVP online at jfedsrq.org/events. For more in- Holocaust in the 21st century, shines a light on a critical need to continue
formation, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. the task of Holocaust scholars to honor the memory of the Shoah. In each
program of this nine-part series, we will meet top scholars in the field
and focus on their research and scholarship. This event takes place from
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
TUESD A Y , NO VEMBER 9 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more
information, contact Bette Zaret at bzaret@jfedsrq.org or 941.228.3676.
“Kristallnacht: The Holocaust on the Front Pages” Kristallnacht Commemoration

The New York Times headlines read “NAZIS SMASH, LOOT AND BURN With Austrian Ambassador Christoph Weidinger
JEWISH SHOPS AND TEMPLES UNTIL GOEBBELS CALLS HALT;
Jews are beaten; 15,000 are jailed during day; All Vienna’s synagogues On November 10, 1938, Jewish homes, hospitals and schools were
attacked.” After November 9, 1938, the heinous extent of Hitler’s plans to ransacked as attackers demolished buildings with sledgehammers and
rid the world of Jews was headlined in newspapers throughout the world. burned them to the ground. Rioters destroyed 267 synagogues throughout
Yet, governments claimed they did not know and refused to aid Europe’s Germany, Austria and the Sudetenland. Christoph Weidinger, presently
doomed Jews as arson and arrests were succeeded by massacres and mass the Austrian Ambassador to Kosovo, will reflect on Austria’s role in the
gassings. This class, presented by the Al Katz Center, begins at 11:00 a.m. Holocaust and its role in understanding Kristallnacht and the horror of its
via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 for all classes this month. To RSVP history. He will speak about the effect that it has had on his own life and
and receive the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239. how it has impacted his personal actions as an Austrian diplomat. Please
register online by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5 at templebethsholomfl.
Vocal Concert with Tenor John Grau org for this 1:30 p.m. event on Zoom. No cost, but donations are always
and Pianist Gloria Cook appreciated. For more information, call the Temple Beth Sholom office at
941.955.8121 or email info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Join us at 1:30 p.m. for an hour of classical selections, including works by
Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Faure and Handel, ending with a selection
of Broadway tunes from Chicago, Les Misérables and Hamilton. Tenor THURSD A Y , NO VEMBER 1 1
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John Graus has performed at prestigious festivals throughout the United
States. Pianist Gloria Cook’s resume includes a long list of important
competitions that she has won, and solo performances at festivals plus “Is It Good for the Jews?”
duo-piano competitions throughout the world. This free event takes place Join us for a fascinating examination of Jewish involvement in American
at Aviva Senior Living, Kretzmer Center, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. politics, how it has evolved and where we may be heading. “Is It Good
For more information, please contact Lynne Georgette at 941.203.6237 for the Jews” is an interactive Nosh and Learn series that promises to cap-
or lgeorgette@avivaseniorlife.org. ture both our curiosity and imagination. Since the time of the Founding
Fathers, Jews have played a major role in the politics of our country. Al
Treidel has served as an educator and educational leader for more than
51 years. Please register online at templebethsholomfl.org for this 10:00
a.m. event on Zoom. Free for Temple Beth Sholom members; $20 for
non-members. This four-session program continues on the following three
Thursday mornings. For more information, call the Temple Beth Sholom
office at 941.955.8121 or email info@templebethsholomfl.org.
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destroyed the Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian air forces on the ground in
the opening hours of the Six-Day War and swept to an unheard-of triumph.
Six years later, Egypt’s surprise attack on Yom Kippur 1973 nearly overran
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JUST REEL EDUCATION the Jewish state until Israel’s daring assault across the Suez Canal trapped
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brings you film documentaries and the Egyptian army. Compare and contrast these two miraculous victories
that shaped modern Israel. This class, presented by the Al Katz Center,
biographies of Jewish-themed topics, paired begins at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 for all classes this
with scholars and the director or producer month. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman
at 941.313.9239.
of the film. This program is a division of
the popular JUST REEL FILMSJUST REEL FILMS and Rosh Chodesh Society Course: “Well Connected”
is brought to you in partnership with This monthly women’s course is just the thing if you’re feeling mitzvah-
curious or if you simply want to find out more about practical Judaism.
Classrooms Without Borders. “Well Connected” will reveal the soul of Jewish ritual life by showing how
to make each mitzvah personal. Each month, we put one area of Jewish

T o see each month’ s film off erings and regist er , visit law under the microscope and explore its rationale, relevance and practical
To see each month’s film offerings and register, visit
application. For assistance with underwriting this course, appreciation is
JFEDSRQ.ORG/JustReel extended to Anne Stein. All women are welcome at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad
of Sarasota 7700 Beneva Road. At the moment, a mask policy is in place.
BR OUGHT T O Y OU B Y Free for Women’s Circle members. For non-members, the cost for the
entire seven-session course is $99; individual classes are $20 each. Anyone
joining the Chabad Women’s Circle for a Rosh Chodesh Society class for
the first time is our guest at no charge. For more information or to RSVP,
contact Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

QUESTIONS? Contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113
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