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FEDERATION NEWS July 2020 3

The community’s generosity results in assistance

to local Jewish organizations

By Marty Katz, Sr. Director, Communications & Marketing
hat a generous community ered to homebound individuals and our community has been
we live in! Generous donors picked up by others at the syna- phenomenal. The mem-
Wshowed up in force to help gogue. bers of the committee
others less fortunate during the Coro- ‹ CHABAD OF SARASOTA: To were fortunate to be able
navirus pandemic. A total of $300,000 deliver/provide hot meals and to volunteer their time to
was raised for The Jewish Federa- grocery staples to Jewish families assist the Federation in
tion of Sarasota-Manatee’s STRON- in need, including some who are aiding the most vulner-
GER TOGETHER: Coronavirus Relief homebound. able in this time of need.” were available in June. In addition to
Fund. This designated fund includes ‹ CHABAD OF VENICE: To deliver Kim Adler, Chief Operating Offi- more Food Security and Health/Well-
monies solicited during the annual hot meals, groceries and emergen- cer, echoes Stacey’s words. “We were ness grants, the Federation will be
Giving Challenge, a Federation social cy funding for homebound seniors, thrilled by the community’s investment providing grants for organizations’
media campaign, and a board-allocated recently unemployed workers and in our response and relief efforts. Hun- operational deficits.
$100,000 emergency matching grant. healthcare workers (Corona Care dreds of Jewish lives will be touched For more information, please con-
Jewish organizations in Sarasota- & Relief Project). as a result.” tact Kim Adler at kadler@jfedsrq.org
Manatee were encouraged to apply ‹ CONGREGATION KOL HA Grant applications for phase two or 941.552.6300.
for grants from the Stronger Together NESHAMA: To provide technolo-
fund in the following categories: Food gy upgrades to aid the transition to
Security and Health/Wellness. virtual programming and religious Who does the Jewish community turn to for
A granting committee, comprised services for synagogue members the most trusted service in real estate?
of local community members – Chair and the greater community.
Stacey Gillman, Eve Biller, Liz Gell- ‹ JEWISH CONGREGATION OF
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– was established to review applica- upgrades to aid the transition to
tions which were then approved by the virtual programming and religious
Federation board. In the first phase of services for synagogue members
Coronavirus funding, $68,929 was and the greater community.
granted to eight community organiza- ‹ TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL: To pro-
tions including: vide technology upgrades to aid Contributing to the
‹ AVIVA – A CAMPUS FOR SE- the transition to virtual program- prosperity of our
NIOR LIFE: To provide technol- ming and religious services for Jewish Community
ogy upgrades/purchases to address synagogue members and the great- since 1979!
mental health and isolation issues er community.
for senior residents, and support for ‹ TEMPLE SINAI: To provide Ryan Ackerman Barbara Ackerman
a substantial increase in expenses ‘Shabbat in a Box’ meals to fami- 941.387.1818 941.780.6045
for personal protective equipment lies in our community in need of
and sanitation supplies to keep resi- spiritual and physical nourishment.
dents and staff safe and healthy. Stacey Gillman, Granting Com- #1 Small Team in the State of Florida - 2019
‹ CHABAD OF BRADENTON: mittee Chair, said, “In this critical mo- www.ackermangroup.net
To provide weekly Shabbat meals ment we need each other more than
to those in need; meals are deliv- ever. The outpouring of support by

Federation is

a Zooming success O R D E R T O D A Y

By Trudi Krames, Program Director
hoever thought our commu- post-film discussion about the film
nity could pivot so quickly The Accountant of Auschwitz with
Wand go virtual as a means Efraim Zuroff, the Nazi Hunter, on Shabbat
of remaining connected and engaged?! Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 p.m. via I N A B O X
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota- Zoom.
Manatee is thrilled to share that our ‹ Heller Community Relations Com-
“going virtual” has been a great suc- mittee Webinar – “Intergenera- W E E K L Y M E A L S
cess. We have received positive feed- tional Conversations about Zion- C R E A T E D B Y C H E F A D A M
back from community members that ism” with journalist Carly Pildis
our ability to provide a great variety of on Friday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. via FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF
virtual programs that stimulate, excite Zoom. & VEGETARIAN
and educate folks of all ages has been ‹ Comedian Joel Chasnoff returns to OPTIONS
a source of great comfort. As we move Sarasota, virtually, to perform his
together through this new world of on- stand-up act, “Jokes I Can’t Tell in
line programming, we are committed My Act,” on Thursday, July 16 at O R D E R B Y W E D N E S D A Y ,
to offering you the same high-quality 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, P I C K U P O N F R I D A Y !
experience you receive in person, visit jfedsrq.org/events. Tickets are
now from the comfort of your own $10 per household.
homes! ‹ Summer Concert Series with VISIT: templesinai-sarasota.org/shabbatinabox
To learn about our virtual events, Champagne & Ivories on Wednes-
be sure to check the Happenings sec- day, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. Join us
tion of The Jewish News, as well as for the second of three concerts,
up-to-date information on the Federa- “Gershwin to Puccini” via Zoom.
tion’s website at jfedsrq.org/events. If you are not sure how to access
You can also be informed in real time these programs, check out a video on CURING HEADACHES SINCE 1979
about our programs and events via our how to join a Zoom meeting at support.
twice-weekly Federation eblasts (visit zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-
jfedsrq.org and click “Eblast Sign Up” Joining-a-Meeting.
in the top right corner). For more information, please con-
For the month of July, be sure to tact me at 941.706.0037 or tkrames@
join us for: jfedsrq.org. See you online!
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