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JEWISH HAPPENINGS November 2021 11B

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Home Depot Menorah Workshop Songs & Stories: “Cabaret Francais” Kol HaNeshama Class Sheds Light on Hanukkah
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Congregation Kol HaNeshama invites you to gain new insights into the
Throughout the centuries, France has had a sound of its own. Take a front Festival of Lights at a provocative class titled “Hanukkah: What Happened
row seat at your computer and join jazz and cabaret singer Gilda Solve & Why and Its Importance in Jewish History.” Join us at 10:00 a.m. via
for a live (from near Paris!) performance of songs that evoke the French Zoom. Presenter David Steinberg, who has published works on the history
musical spirit. Whether by Jacques Brel, Claude Nougaro or Michel of the Hebrew language and on the influence of Hellenistic Culture upon
Legrand, each has its unique sound fragrance. And, “Oh La La,” they are Judaism, will draw on the Apocrypha (1 and 2 Maccabees). The class
SO French! Order by Monday, November 15 for the “Early Bird” price of is free for Kol HaNeshama members, and $18 for non-members. For
$12.50 per ticket. Regular tickets are $15 and are available until the start more information, or to register and receive the Zoom link, please call
of the performance at 4:00 p.m. To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. 941.244.2042 or go to khsarasota.org/seeking-wisdom/current-classes.
For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or
Temple Sinai’s Men’s Club Annual Blood Drive 941.343.2113. Sarasota Wind Quintet of the Sarasota Orchestra

Founded in 1984, the Sarasota Wind Quintet is the resident woodwind
JNF-USA Reading Series: “Why Do Jewish?” quintet of the Sarasota Orchestra performing throughout the area. The
Join Jewish National Fund-USA and author Zachary Bodner, President and ensemble presents programs that feature masterworks of the literature as
Chief Executive Officer of the Oshman Family JCC, to discuss what it well as new and varied repertoire. Their engaging personalities always
means to not only “be Jewish” but to “do Jewish.” Through a combination assure the listener of an entertaining and enlightening experience. Current
of personal stories, insights from some of the world’s greatest teachers and ensemble members include Betsy Hudson Traba, principal flute; Jonathan
contemporary analysis, “Why Do Jewish?” takes one of our oldest wisdom Gentry, principal oboe; Bharat Chandra, principal clarinet; Joshua Horne,
traditions and provides an accessible guide for anyone looking for answers co-principal horn; Fernando Traba, principal bassoon. This free event
Sarasota Real Estate and the Law of Bar Mitzra to life’s most important questions. This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. on begins at 2:30 p.m. at Aviva Senior Living, Porte Cochere, 1951 N.
Zoom. Register at jnf.org/readingseries. For more information, contact Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more information, contact Lynne Georgette at
Sarah Cohen at scohen@jnf.org. 941.203.6237 or lgeorgette@avivaseniorlife.org.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
THURSD A Y , NO VEMBER 1 8 SENIORS KOSHER CAMP EDUCATION
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Holocaust Museums Around the World YOUTH GROUP LONGBOAT KEY MUSIC CULTURE
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Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee YOUNG ADULTS N G F O R S O M E T H I N G J E W I S H ?
Alongside Classroom Without Borders scholars, we will travel monthly JUDAICA VENICE
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with museum historians, experts and contemporary witnesses to 10 dif- FOOD CHEVRA KADISHA
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A Virtual Conversation with Tovah Feldshuh ferent regions. We will explore the history behind exhibits, discuss the JFEDSRQ.org/Directory EDUCATION
SUMMER CAMP
nature of memory and memorials, and discover how the world remembers HILLEL CULTURE
the Shoah and honors the lives we lost. We will also explore how that SARASOTA MOHEL
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memory is interconnected to genocides, both past and present. Our experts SOCIAL TEEN KOSHER CAMP CEMETERIES
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will challenge us to grapple with issues of cultural identity, responsibility SENIORS NORTH PORT SOCIAL
to community and decision-making, as well as ways in which individuals SHABBAT YOUTH GROUP ARTS FAMILY
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and nations responded, or failed to respond, to the crisis through close YOUNG ADULTS BRADENTON
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examination of each museum’s artifacts and memorials. Join us from 1:00
to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more infor-
mation, contact Bette Zaret at bzaret@jfedsrq.org or 941.228.3676.
Help the Hungry with Temple Emanu-El
In partnership with All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB), Temple Emanu-El in-
vites you to “give back” this Thanksgiving season. Temple Emanu-El is
supplying volunteers for AFFB’s turkey distribution for needy families
CTeen Sarasota: “Putting Thanks into Thanksgiving” from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please call Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman to see if
shifts are available. We are also holding a drive-through food drive from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota.
Please drive through to drop off donations of nonperishable food and re-
ceive a Thanksgiving treat from AFFB and Temple Emanu-El! For more NOV 17–JAN 1
information, please call Rabbi Glickman at 941.379.1997. Book and lyrics by GEROME RAGNI

AJC’s 2021 Civic Achievement Award Dinner
AJC is proud to honor Mark Pritchett, President & CEO of Gulf Coast and JAMES RADO
Community Foundation, with its 2021 Civic Achievement Award at a
Tribute Dinner at Michael’s On East, 1212 East Avenue South, Sarasota. Music by GALT MACDERMOT
This prestigious award is presented to individuals for their professional
“Every Book of the Jewish Bible: Joshua” achievements and civic-minded leadership. This invitation is being ex- Directed and Choreographed by JOSH RHODES
tended to vaccinated individuals. We will be taking appropriate precau-
tions in light of Covid. Guests will have the option of indoor or outdoor
dining. The event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Dinner Chairs The Rock Musical
are David and Edie Chaifetz, Larry and Debbie Haspel, and Joel and That Started A Movement!
Gail Morganroth. To RSVP or for more information, contact AJC’s Brian
Lipton at 941.365.4955 or liptonb@ajc.org.

Classic Jewish Non-Fiction:

Holocaust Babies - Secondary Level
Holocaust Babies chronicles the one-month lifetime of the niece of author ON SALE NOW!
CTeen Pre-Chanukah Bash Dr. Beverly Newman, Bianca Louise Vleeschhouwer, who was born and
murdered in Nazi concentration camps. “If it were not for one line on a
transport list… no one would ever have known of my birth.” Chapters World-class Theatre 941.351.8000
include: Poison Gas Today, Sobibor Death Camp and Babies Born in Made in Sarasota asolorep.org
Concentration Camps. Get the inside story on this full-color illustrated Learn more about our safety protocols at asolorep.org/safety #SafeArtsSarasota
book. This class, presented by the Al Katz Center, begins at 7:00 p.m. via
Zoom. Cost: $10 per day or $50 for all classes this month. To RSVP and
receive the Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239. Virginia B. Toulmin
Foundation