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12B November 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

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Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL Meeting Sarasota Contemporary Dance
JewishGen is engaged in a modernization of its website (jewishgen.org). Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD) presents an ensemble of dancers
The databases are easier to use and early documents have become easier performing several selections from its upcoming season. The company’s
to find. Its continued efforts in working with individuals and organizations 16th Main Stage Season, “GRIT,” is a testament to its passion, purpose and
have added millions of new records to its collection. Join us at 12:45 p.m. perseverance. SCD is returning to the stage with greater conviction than
on Zoom for socializing prior to the 1:00 p.m. event with speaker Diane ever before, bringing contemporary dance back to Sarasota both in person
Jacobs. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Kim Sheintal at and virtually. Reflecting the true grit of the company, SCD is raising the
klapshein@aol.com or 941.302.1433. voices of its own dancers, presenting their talent as choreographers in
various stages of their careers. This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. at Aviva
“18 Jewish Holidays: Chanukah” Senior Living, Kretzmer Center, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. For more
Chanukah begins on Sunday, November 28 this year as Jews around the information, contact Lynne Georgette at 941.203.6237 or lgeorgette@
world celebrate the Festival of Lights. The numerous Books of Maccabees, avivaseniorlife.org.
although not part of the Tanach, document the bravery and tenacity of a
small group of Jewish fighters who successfully and miraculously fight for Grand Yud Tes Kislev Dinner
religious freedom against the mighty Greek army. “Call to remembrance Join us as we celebrate the New Year of Chassidus with the printing of
what acts our fathers did in their generations, so shall ye receive great the Tanya and a special grand dinner and Chassidic gathering. Explore
honour, and an everlasting name… fight the battle of the people.” This the curious origins, philosophy and joy of the Chassidic Jew. Join Rabbi
class, presented by the Al Katz Center, begins at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Cost: Yoske Gopin, Chabad emissary to West Hartford, Connecticut, as he
$10 per day or $50 for all classes this month. To RSVP and receive the presents an insider’s view of Judaism’s fastest growing denomination.
Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239. This free event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine
Road, Bradenton. For more information or to RSVP, contact Rabbi Mendy
Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com.
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People of the Book Event
With David Biro
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Music & Morsels: French Impressions
In a small Italian village, nine-year-old Luca Taviano catches a stubborn Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
cold and is subsequently diagnosed with leukemia. After an exhaustive Take a break from Thanksgiving preparation to enjoy the classical music
search, a match turns up 3,000 miles away in the form of an unlikely donor: of France. Hear how composers from Mozart to Gershwin were inspired
Joseph Neiman, a rabbi in Brooklyn, New York, who is suffering from by the city of Paris, and indulge yourself in the sensuous impressionis-
a debilitating crisis of faith. As Luca’s young nurse risks her career and tic harmonies of composers such as Debussy, Ravel and Satie in pianist
races against time to help save the spirited redheaded boy, she uncovers Ian Scarfe’s live concert. After the concert, Scarfe welcomes and replies
terrible secrets from World War II – secrets that reveal how a Catholic to questions from guests. The event takes place from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
boy could have Jewish genes. Can inheritance be transcended by accidents on Zoom. Order by Monday, November 22 for the “Early Bird” price of
of love? That is the question at the heart of This Magnificent Dappled $12.50 per ticket. Regular tickets are $15 and are available until the start of
Sea, a novel that challenges the idea of identity and celebrates the ties the performance. To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more in-
that bind us together. David will talk about his book from 7:00 to 8:00 formation, contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
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.
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Temple Sinai Rhythm & Jews Erev Shabbat Service
Join Rabbi Samantha Kahn and Chazzan Cliff Abramson at 6:00 p.m. for a
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festive Rhythm & Jews Erev Shabbat Service with the inspirational sounds
Road (enter only from Proctor Road), Sarasota. Masks required. For more
information, visit templesinai-sarasota.org/events.

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