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40A April 2020 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Temple Emanu-El presents a family second-night Seder

emple Emanu-El Religious of the Passover story, crafts, sharing, over foods as well as matzah ball soup, Passover, “Family Seder: A Journey

School, Tot Shabbat and high discussion and, of course, a delicious brisket, chicken fingers, potato kugel, Out of Egypt” is open to the entire
Tschool youth group STEEMY Seder meal with all the symbolic Pass- veggies and dessert. In the spirit of community.
are proud and excited to announce “Both Temple Emanu-El rabbis
“Family Seder: A Journey Out of are excited to be a part of this inaugu-
Egypt” – a family-friendly, interac- ral event bringing tradition to today,
tive, second-night Seder experience. bringing history to here, and bringing
This new, innovative and wonderful excitement to the Exodus,” Rabbi She-
program will be held Thursday, April frin stated. “Passover Seders are my
9 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., and will be absolute favorite moment of the Jew-

oﬃciated by Temple Emanu-El Senior ish year, and I haven’t been this ex-

Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associ- cited before. Let’s experience freedom
ate Rabbi Michael Shefrin. together!”
This Family Seder is welcoming, Reservations made by Thursday,
meaningful for all ages, and an oppor- April 2 for “Family Seder: A Journey
tunity to share this sacred season with out of Egypt” are $30 per adult and $15
other young Jewish and interfaith fam- per child ages 5-13. Children four and
ilies. The dedicated organizers have under are free. The dress is Country
planned an aﬀordable evening steeped Club Attire.

in both traditional and modern Jewish Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin and Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman For reservations or more informa-
ritual – with an interactive retelling will lead “Family Seder: A Journey Out of Egypt” tion, email teers@sarasotatemple.org.

Aiden Nisberg follows in the family tradition

at the Jewish Congregation of Venice Community Day School students listen intently to Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler’s presentation

iden Nisberg celebrated his followed by his sister Esther’s baby his heart...his gentle kindness. He is they spend 25 minutes in our Sunday
Bar Mitzvah on Friday, Febru- naming a year later. calm, centered and immensely caring School program teaching Hebrew to
Aary 21 at a service oﬃ ciated And there’s yet another tie to the with his family. This past summer I the rest of the kids. Aiden really guides
by Rabbi Ben Shull and Cantor Marci Vitkus family. Cantor Marci’s hus- worked with Aiden and his sister Es- the lesson. He is a natural leader.”

Vitkus at the Jewish Congregation of band Andy was Aiden’s teacher in the ther, who will become Bat Mitzvah a Aiden’s Bar Mitzvah was the first
Venice (JCV). 5 grade. Aiden and his sister attend a year from now. They both did so well one performed jointly by Rabbi Shull
th
The Nisbergs have a long history school for gifted learners. that I gave them the ultimate teach- and Cantor Vitkus since he became the
with Cantor Marci, starting when she In Cantor Marci’s words, “It is in- ing challenge. So now, once a month, JCV spiritual leader in July 2019.

oﬃciated at Aiden’s parents’ wedding credibly profound and strikingly age
in October 2005. Two years later, Alan defying to be here 13 years later oﬃci-

and Megan Nisberg asked Cantor Mar- ating at Aiden’s Bar Mitzvah. Aiden’s

ci to oﬃciate at Aiden’s baby naming, most redeeming quality has to do with

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READ—SING—DANCE—GATHER—GROW
F A M I L Y E V E N T PJ Library has partnered with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
®
Manatee to provide families raising Jewish children with the gift
of free, high-quality children’s books, music, and resources that

Temple Sinai Presents foster deeper engagement with Jewish life in our community.
PASSOVER to start enhancing your family’s Jewish journey.
Join one of our PJ programs below
PANDEMONIUM

Families with young children are invited to Children Ages 6 mo. thru 8 years
experience Passover the PJ way!
Enjoy craft station, make and taste a traditional Passover
Seder treat, sing songs and walk through the parted Red Sea!

WHEN WHERE COST
Sunday, Temple Sinai This Event
April 5 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd. is FREE Sign-up at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ
10 am Sarasota

For more information please contact Bethany Leinweber
at bleinweber@templesinai-sarasota.org.