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Federation’s Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch A kickoff to the 2020 Women’s Giving Circle

Newcomers Event – “A little shtetl was born” By Debbie Yonker, Chair, Women’s Giving Circle Ethiopian-lsraeli women to follow powerment program which transforms

he Hospitality Committee of
grantees during the meeting. This
the Women’s Giving Circle gave the members deeper insight into their aspirations of becoming nurses in Israel’s at-risk youth into at-promise
Twelcomed current, new and the mission and accomplishments of Israel. They also heard from ZAKA’s youth. By training with dogs over a
prospective members to its December Achotenu, which empowers young K-9 Leadership Training, a unique em- year’s time, they hone their strengths
Open House. The Women’s Giving and build their self-confidence in order
Circle is a group of passionate and car- to begin dealing with past traumas.
ing women in Sarasota-Manatee com- Membership in the Women’s Giv-
mitted to making a difference in the ing Circle is $518, and each member
lives of in-need or at-risk women and votes for organizations to receive fund-
children in Israel. ing. Since its inception in 2014, the
The Women’s Giving Circle is en- Women’s Giving Circle has granted
tering the granting cycle for 2020 and more than $231,000 to at-risk women
all were invited to participate in read- and children in Israel.
ing the grant applications. The group Membership is open. For more
also communicated via Zoom video information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at
conferencing with two of the 2019 Women’s Giving Circle members 941.343.2113 or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.
Holocaust survivors celebrate Stay connected at www.jfedsrq.org

the Festival of Lights

By Jessi Sheslow, Director of Community Relations
very year, The Jewish Fed- education events throughout the year.
eration of Sarasota-Manatee Our Holocaust Survivors Speakers Bu- 3 Years in a Row
Epartners with JFCS of the Sun- reau provides an opportunity for the 3 Years in a Row
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Holocaust Museum to provide a fun For more information about the
and social Hanukkah celebration for Speakers Bureau or if you are a 2 R E T IR E M E N T E S T A T
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Marc Bokoff, Dan & Sheryl Jacobson, Roz Bokoff our local Holocaust survivors. Generation Holocaust survivor, please
More than 75 survivors and contact me at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or
spouses enjoyed a Hanukkah meal by 941.343.2109.
Temple Sinai Catering, a symbolic
menorah candle lighting, and lively
music by the Freylekh Trio. At times,
the room had the energy of a bar/bat
mitzvah party with several people up
and dancing to traditional Jewish mu-
sic and music from the Balkan states.
It truly was a celebration of love and Lakehouse West Readers’ Choice 2017
light with guests also enjoying spin-
ning dreidels and eating gelt that was Best Retirement Community &
part of their table decorations! Best Assisted Living
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Scott & Lisa Zelniker with Federation Board President Randon Carvel of the Suncoast, and holds Holocaust Enjoying a delicious lunch of brisket and latkes Assisted Living Facility License #5850

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