Page 8 - Jewish News_January 2022

8A January 2022 FEDERATION NEWS

A Lion of Judah and Pomegranate It’s showtime! The Sarasota Jewish Theater

reunion and celebration! season is here!

By Ilene Fox, Senior Philanthropic Officer By Trudi Krames, Sr. Director of Programming
hen the Lions of Judah, the event, requiring a negative Covid will take this moment to shine a light tiatives, such as the Stronger Together
Pomegranates and Snow- test or proof of vaccine, as well as on all you have done to build this in- Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Keep
Wbird Lions gathered during masks when not eating, for the safety credible community. We will talk Us Safe Fund for security needs fol-
January 2020, we could not have pos- of all attendees and staff. about the major initiatives of National lowing last year’s antisemitic vandal-

sibly dreamed that it would be more Joining us for the festivities will ism of local synagogues.
than two years before we would be be the dynamic, inspirational Carolyn We will also celebrate a milestone
together again. We are so excited that Gitlin, who proudly serves as Chair anniversary in women’s philanthropy:
the opportunity to gather in person is of The Jewish Federations of North during 2022, the Lion of Judah turns
arriving soon! The Lion of Judah and America’s National Women’s Philan- 50! Created in 1972 by Norma Kipnis
Pomegranate Luncheon will return on thropy board. Wilson (z”l) and Toby Friedland (z”l)
Wednesday, January 26 at 11:30 a.m. Carolyn says, “I am looking for- for the Greater Miami Jewish Federa-
at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Co-chairs ward to meeting the incredible women tion Women’s Division Campaign, the
for the event are Jeanne Marlowe of Sarasota-Manatee. We will celebrate Lion of Judah is now an international
and Anne Spindel. We will follow coming together in person for the first symbol of commitment to the global

#SafeArtsSarasota Covid protocols at time in a very long time. Together, we Jewish community.
This exciting program has brought
6000 Cattleridge Dr. together women of all ages and from
Suite 100 many walks of life to play an essential
Sarasota, FL 34232 role in creating social justice, healing
the sick, feeding the hungry, preserv-
(941) 378-8977 ing human dignity and building Jewish
CATTLEMEN
Fyzical is the leader in health and wellness providing patients with wellness identity. Today, there are more than
programs & clinical care in Fall Prevention, Orthopedic & Vestibular Rehabilitation. Carolyn Gitlin 16,000 women worldwide who are
Women’s Philanthropy and discuss the proud Lions. Inspired by the success
Contact us for your Visit us at collective impact we are having around of the Lion of Judah, the Pomegranate
free balance screening the world.” was founded by the Jewish Federation
and/or a 10 minute trial our new Although many of us have con- of the Lehigh Valley in 1981.
on our new nected virtually for the past few years, If you have thought about becom-
Hydromassage location! a reunion of our Lions, Pomegranates ing a Lion of Judah, this 50 anni-
th
Lounge Chair. Introducing our new and Snowbird Lions in person is tru- versary is the year to do it! For more
ly something to look forward to. This information about the Lion of Judah or
group of women includes the most dy- Pomegranate programs, please contact
namic and philanthropic Jewish wom- me. Are you a Lion of Judah in anoth-
heated pool with en in Sarasota-Manatee. We can’t wait er community who would like to con-
63
63
treadmill... to acknowledge this sisterhood for its nect with the Sarasota-Manatee Lions?
ongoing generosity, including support Please let me know. I can be reached at
% %
of our annual fund and our special ini- ifox@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2111.

O F A ME RI C A N JE W S
OF AMERICAN JEWS

feel their communities are less safe than
they were a decade ago.*

In partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN), we are
dedicated to keeping our Jewish community safe. We provide:
• Safety and Security Training
• Information Sharing
• Security Advice and Consultation
• Security Website Platform

For detailed information and to sign-up for
COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE
security alerts, visit
JFEDSRQ.org/SRQSafe

To report an incident, go to the web page listed above, then
click the red, “Click Here to Report an Incident” button.

*Anti-Defamation League survey of American Jews & perceptions of antisemitism