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FEDERATION NEWS August 2020 5

Zooming from summer

This series highlights mission-based programs and projects that are supported by into “season” with Federation
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Funding for these initiatives is de-
rived from the Annual Campaign. The series helps to explain where your generous By Trudi Krames, Program Director
dollars are spent and features certain initiatives that enrich the lives of Jews living Established 1971 o here we are, coming close to in past years, we are excited to have author Dr. Michael J. Greenberg –
in Sarasota-Manatee, local projects with area partners, and overseas programs that PUBLISHER wrapping up summer, having some of our signature events tentative- Tuesday, August 4 at 10:30 a.m.
support the social and humanitarian needs of Jews in Israel and around the world. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sexperienced a few months of ly on the calendar! Save the dates for: ‹ “Israel Series” with Ken Stein,
Your generous support is found in our tenet of tikkun olam – repairing the The Larry & Mary Greenspon community engagement virtually. As X Kristallnacht – President of the Center for Israel
world! Family Campus for Jewish Life we reflect and look back, The Jew- Monday, November 9, 2020 Education on Tuesdays, beginning
Klingenstein Jewish Center
580 McIntosh Road ish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee X International Holocaust August 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Sarasota, FL 34232-1959 couldn’t be happier with the success Remembrance Day – ‹ “Broadway to Boogie-Woogie to
Phone: 941.371.4546 we have had “going virtual!” We con- Sunday, January 24, 2021 The Beatles” – Summer Concert
Fax: 941.378.2947 tinue to receive positive feedback from X Community Lecture – Series with Brian Gurl & Carlann
E-mail: jewishnews@jfedsrq.org community members that our ability to Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Evans on Wednesday, August 12 at
Website: www.jfedsrq.org provide a great variety of virtual pro- X Jewish Film Festival – 7:30 p.m.
Published Monthly grams that stimulate, excite and edu- March 10-21, 2021 ‹ A no-holds-barred Q&A with
Volume 50, Number 7 cate folks of all ages has been a source To learn about our continued up- Rivkah Slonim, a self-described
August 2020 of great comfort. coming virtual events, be sure to check “Chassidic Feminist,” unpacking
40 pages As we now begin the transition to the Happenings section of The Jew- stereotypes in cinema’s depic-
USPS Permit No. 167 “season,” we must consider the suc- ish News, as well as up-to-date infor- tion of Chassidic life as told in the
cesses of this new world of online mation on the Federation’s website at Netflix miniseries Unorthodox –
September 2020 Issue Deadlines:
Editorial: July 29, 2020 programming versus in-person pro- jfedsrq.org/events. You can also be in- what Hollywood gets right and
Advertising: August 3, 2020 gramming. What will that look like? formed in real time about our programs wrong about the show – on Thurs-
What does our community want? What and events via our twice-weekly Fed- day, August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: is our community comfortable with eration eblasts (visit jfedsrq.org and ‹ “Yiddish Radio Project” presented
Change of address inquiries in terms of our signature events? Do click “Eblast Sign Up” in the bar at the by Baila Miller on Thursday, Au-
can be sent to Bobbi Barger we offer our traditional in-person pro- top). gust 20 at 7:00 p.m.
at bbarger@jfedsrq.org grams or make them only virtual? Or, Here are several virtual program If you are not sure how to access
or call 941.371.4546 x0 do we provide a hybrid approach with highlights for August, all via Zoom: these programs, check out the how-
PRESIDENT an in-person component for those who ‹ Club Fed showcases: “Religions of to video at this link and join us virtu-
Randon Carvel are comfortable and a virtual one for the World with Dr. Steven Derfler” ally: support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER those who are not? Time will tell, but – Mondays, August 3 to September 201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
Howard Tevlowitz one thing you can count on, your Fed- 14 at 10:30 a.m. (no class Labor For more information, please con-
eration will be ready! Day, September 7) tact me at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF Looking ahead to “season,” while ‹ The Heller CRC presents “Tables 941.706.0037. See you online!
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING it may not look exactly the way it has Turned on Them” with lecture by
Marty Katz

MANAGING EDITOR Jewish Film Festival 2020
Ted Epstein

ADVERTISING SALES – a virtual success!
Adam Kaplan – 941.552.6307
By Jeremy Lisitza, Director of Innovation and Volunteer Engagement
PROOFREADERS istorically, the Jewish Film ing the early days of this pandemic less
Edward D. Cohen, Rhonda Kaplan, Festival (JFF) is one of the isolating.”
Marianne Mandell, Elliot Ofsowitz, Hmost sought-after events in “You all did a wonderful job, mak- we will strive to make the experience
Jeff Sherman, Jill Simons, Linda Stern, our programming season, bringing ing sure the Jewish Film Festival hap- even more seamless and easy for our
Bryna Tevlowitz thousands of people together to local pened. Congratulations.” community members. We will create

MISSION STATEMENT: The Jewish News of theaters across the area. Talk about “Really enjoyed the 2020 virtual a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Sarasota-Manatee strives to be the source of large community gatherings for 11 film festival. No one knows what the page to explain how to view films on
news and features of special interest to the straight days! COVID risk will be next spring. Since your smart television to support our
Jewish community of Sarasota-Manatee, to This year, however, we were faced it could be high, it might be prudent to members with technology issues, as
provide a forum for the exchange of ideas th
and opinions in the Jewish community, and with a new challenge in the 11 hour plan for a virtual film festival or at least well as viewing options beyond one’s
to communicate the mission, activities and – the COVID-19 crisis. We took what a combination.” computer or smart phone.
achievements of the Federation and its Jew- had been solely an in-person experi- As we look to the 2020-21 pro- The 2021 Jewish Film Festival
ish community partners. ence, virtual. gramming season with virtual options will be chaired by Cheryl Shapiro and
OPINIONS printed in The Jewish News of After the 2020 JFF virtual events likely, it is empowering and energiz- Bunny Skirboll.
Sarasota-Manatee do not necessarily reflect were over, we sent a survey to patrons ing to know we have our community For more information about the
those of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota- who purchased tickets and viewed the standing behind us! In addition, as we Jewish Film Festival, contact me at
Manatee, its Board of Directors or staff. films, as well as those who opted out, grow and learn to advance our skills to 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.
SUBMISSIONS to The Jewish News are sub- to learn from them their experience provide excellent virtual programming,
ject to editing for space and content, and and hear their thoughts for the future
may be withheld from publication without
prior notice. Approval of submissions for of the film festival. We received 231
publication in either verbal or written form responses, providing the following sta- Enjoy Your Favorites
shall always be considered tentative, and tistics:
does not imply a guarantee of any kind. ‹ 81% watched the films virtually
Submissions must be sent electronically to ‹ 68% agreed it was worth the fee FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
jewishnews@jfedsrq.org.
of $15 per household to view the Enjoy a 3-course meal with a
LETTERS to the editor should not exceed 300 films virtually in the comfort and bottle of wine or choose your
words, must be typed, and include the writer’s favorite items à la carte.
name, mailing address and phone number. security of home
Letters can be submitted via USPS or email ‹ 89% of the people who did not Order meals online for curbside
pick-up or free delivery.
(jewishnews@jfedsrq.org). Not all letters will participate in the virtual 2020 JFF (Limited delivery zone - call for details.)
be published. Letters may be edited for length plan on participating in the 2021
and content. JFF Use promo code “MICHAELSATHOME” for 15% OFF WWW.MICHAELSATHOME.COM
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ADVERTISING: Publisher reserves the right ‹ The majority of attendees would
to refuse any advertisement and may require like a hybrid option of viewing at
the words “Paid Advertisement” in any ad.
Publication of advertisements does not con- home and in theaters
stitute endorsement of products, services or Some of the comments shared in
ideas promoted therein. the survey included the following:
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