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75 anniversary of Auschwitz liberation Passover is synonymous with love!
th
observed in Poland and Jerusalem feeling of love and deep connec- day. Passover should mean hard work different than you. Let’s focus on what

Education 3. Lots of love and attention are in expressing love and kindness to oth- connects us rather than what divides
tion.
us.
ers, as this is truly a holiday theme.
area of their captivity. They wept, they Corner showered on the children for their Today, tomorrow and every day Indeed, when we have love within
pointed to places where they stood in By Sara Steinmetz participation with the Ma Nishta- leading up to the holiday of Passover, and spread loving kindness to others,
line to be counted by the Nazi guards. na, and the central role of the Hag- as you plan your menu, revise your we are truly experiencing freedom –
They walked in and out of the gas gadah is that “We shall tell it to our guest list and shop for holiday essen- freedom from negativity.
chambers, remembering relatives and children.” tials, plan on doing extra (out of the Wishing you a happy, kosher and
friends whose lives were taken in the assover is a busy, hustle-bustle 4. It is the holiday in which we show way) gestures of kindness. Make it “loving” Passover holiday!
most horrific manner possible. They holiday, and the concept of free- love to our fellow Jews. In fact, a personal goal to reach out to a Jew, Sara Steinmetz is the education direc-

stood in silence as they listened to Is- Pdom is central to it. However, I one of the first texts in the Hagga- family member or acquaintance who is tor at Chabad of Sarasota.
rael’s President Reuven Rivlin state the would like to give a twist to the holi- dah reads, “All who are hungry, let
following: “We remember that Nazi day’s theme and suggest that love is them come and eat!” Sarasota BBYO
Germany initiated, planned and ex- indeed a primary theme relevant to this The concept of love and its rel-
ecuted the Jewish genocide in Poland holiday that doesn’t seem so loving to evance to the Passover holiday is truly This program is sponsored by
as well as elsewhere, and that it bears both our tired hands from all the potato overarching. Perhaps, as we all prepare The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
full responsibility for its actions. How- peeling and to our waistline from eight to embrace the holiday, let us prepare By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region
ever, it is also remembered that Nazi days of eating matzah. to strengthen the love, the positive in-
Germany was greatly assisted in its How are Passover and love syn- teractions and the harmony, and use n February, Sarasota BBYO par- ship, email me at jesszimmerman@
murderous acts by countries through- onymous? them to replace negative emotions that ticipated in BBYO’s International bbyo.org.
out Europe, and this conduct demands 1. It is on this holiday upon which pull us down and pull us further apart. IConvention (IC). Three Sarasota This month, Sarasota BBYO will
responsibility.” G-d displayed His intense love for This is true within the family unit, our teens joined 3,000 Jewish teens from join BBYO Tampa at the Ellenton Ice
Two observances. Terrible remind- us, starting us on our new spiritual social arena and also within our com- all over the world for a once-in-a-life- and Sports Complex on Sunday, April
ers. A time of hate, demonic actions journey. munity. time experience 5. For more information, email me.

and the death of six million of our 2. It is the holiday known to be cel- We may differ from one another in Dallas, Texas. Looking for community service
people. A host of countries and their ebrated with greater family partici- in temperament, religious observance, IC has become an hours? Look no farther! BBYO is part-
leaders deny this fact, but they will not pation. Whenever possible, it is a political beliefs, style of dress and unparalleled gath- nering with Temple Sinai for its an-

erase the reality of Auschwitz and ev- holiday when multiple generations more. However, Passover doesn’t just ering – offering a nual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, April
ery other concentration camp. Death sit around one table, creating a mean hard work preparing for the holi- powerful, strategic 19. Contact me for information on how
ruled during these years of the Second and inspiring plat- to earn service hours while getting to
World War. Life was expendable, espe- form from which know Jewish teens from throughout
cially Jewish lives. That was then. Not Jessica Zimmerman the best and bright- the area.
so today. Am Yisrael Chai, the people est teen and adult To be added to our email list and
of Israel live. The Jewish voice is no leaders from across the Jewish world receive updates about BBYO program-
longer silent. We speak out on behalf (and beyond) unite to celebrate, dream ming, email me at the address above.
of freedom, liberty and support for all and take action to continue strengthen- I hope to hear from you and welcome
those who are threatened by the reali- ing the future. you to Sarasota BBYO.
ties of our ever-so-threatened world. Dani Rudd, Anachnu Ta-
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