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COMMUNITY FOCUS April 2020 15A

“History of British Jewry”

By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva | This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
person stories is unmatched. This is t is believed that the first Jews in sors to the throne and made a mark in this phenomenon. Activity Room at Brookdale Sarasota

why the commitment by the Federation England arrived during the Nor- commerce. English Jews helped found How Jews survived and thrived is Midtown, 2186 Bahia Vista St. To en-
to bring Holocaust survivors to schools Iman Conquest of the country by some of the country’s most iconic a remarkable diaspora story. Thus, by roll or for more information, contact
is a high priority. William the Conqueror (the future Wil- businesses including the supermarket covering a millennium of Jewish his- me at marden.paru@gmail.com or
In addition to speaking with stu- liam I) in 1066. The first written record chain Tesco (founded by Sir Jack Co- tory, this new course will include all 941.379.5655. The fee of $70 includes

dents in schools, Chandler spoke prior of Jewish settlement in England dates hen), clothing chain Marks & Spencer major and significant developments all materials.

to a Just Reel Films showing of War- from 1070. Jewry suffered massacres (founded by Sir Michael Marks and and assess the status of contemporary This course is open to everyone re-

saw: A City Divided, a never-before- in 1189-90. In 1290, all Jews were ex- Thomas Spencer) and Shell Oil (Mar- Jewry. The rocky relationship between gardless of background or personal ori-
screened documentary with actual pelled from England by the Edict of cus Bearsted). Israel and the United Kingdom also entation. The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva
Holocaust footage. He captivated al- Expulsion. And so it went for centu- Anti-Semitism has again raised its will be discussed. is a 501(c)(3) non-denominational
most 300 community members after ries: the Jews were either “in” or “out.” ugly head during contemporary times, A new eight-week course, “His- not-for-profit organization, which also

watching the gripping documentary. And in spite of generally hard mostly attributed to anti-Israelism tory of British Jewry,” is being offered operates, in part, through a grant from

“Howard spoke of his experience as if times, notable Jews proudly took their among the vast number of recent Mus- by the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva, com- The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
it happened yesterday with spine-chill- rightful place among the nobility and lim emigres to the United Kingdom. mencing on Monday, April 6 from 3:15 Manatee.
ing details,” remarked Rosann Black, in Parliament. They served as advi- Aliyah to Israel has increased due to to 4:30 p.m. Classes will be held in the
Just Reel Films Chair.
These stories are difficult to keep You can make a difference at

talking about but Howard Chandler,
their importance. We are fortunate to Temple Sinai’s Annual Mitzvah Day
and so many other survivors, know
hear them, we are fortunate our chil- By Gail Glickman
dren can learn from them, and we hope emple Sinai’s annual Mitzvah munity service. Every generation will The Youth Group Car Wash raises mal abuse and exploitation, promote
the lessons are not lost for our future. Day will take place on Sun- gain a greater understanding of the joy funds for scholarships to Camp Jenny habitat protection for wild animals, en-
To learn more about Holocaust Tday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. of helping others. held at URJ Camp Coleman. Camp courage humane alternatives to animal
education at the Jewish Federation,
Some of the community service
contact me at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or to 3:00 p.m. Mitzvah Day is based on recipients include Resurrection House, Jenny gives impoverished children experimentation and educate the public
the love of “Big Brothers and Sisters,”
the concept of tikkun olam, interpreted
on all these issues. Sinai Youth Groups
941.343.2109.
as helping to repair the world through Children First, JFCS of the Suncoast, three nutritious meals a day and en- are collecting to donate to this worthy
purposeful acts of loving kindness. The Aviva – A Campus for Senior Life, couragement for the future. They also organization. Our Madrichim in grades
theme of this year’s Mitzvah Day is “I Glasser Schoenbaum and Habitat for enjoy a variety of sports and team- 8-12 will coordinate projects for the
can make a difference.” Humanity. One team of volunteers will building activities. Religious School as well.

The event offers Temple Sinai prepare peanut butter and jelly sand- Temple Sinai Youth Groups’ 4 th Mitzvah Day is an opportunity to

members and the community of all ages wiches for the needy. Last year, over annual mitzvah project is to support help make the world a better place. For
a special opportunity to be involved in 1,000 sandwiches were donated to lo- Sarasota in Defense of Animals, which more information, contact Matt Kahn
projects dedicated to performing com- cal organizations. was founded in 1989 to expose ani- at mjkahn79@gmail.com.

Howard Chandler speaks to more than 150 students at Sarasota High School

Attendees at Mitzvah Day 2019 make PB&J sandwiches Peggy Miller and Betty Liner at Mitzvah Day 2019 Attendees at Mitzvah Day 2019 pack school supplies

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