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Community partners help Community Day School

prepare for Hanukkah

hile Hanukkah is typically Sholom; and “Hanukkits” from The cultures in order to cre-
a very social and festive oc- Jewish Federation of Sarasota- ate a safe, inclusive en-
Wcasion, Covid-19 made the Manatee – which provided supplies vironment for children to
traditional observance of the holiday for parents or teachers to teach a lesson learn, play and grow.
more difficult. Leaders and teachers about the cultural significance of Ha- Visit communityday.
at Hershorin Schiff Community Day nukkah and the dreidel game, and read org for more about the
Staying connected to your grandkids School – with the support of several a PJ Library book about the holiday. school.
In advance of Hanukkah, classes
community partners – planned advance
Hanukkah supplies provided
during the pandemic activities as well as in-person and vir- learned about the holiday and did crafts by Chabad of Sarasota were
distributed to school families
projects related to it. For example, one
tual celebrations during the holiday’s
eight days in order to enable school preschool class “traveled the world” to
families of all faiths to share in the joy learn about the holidays celebrated in
and how to build those bonds even and fun of the holiday while keeping countries such as Israel, Mexico and
over the internet. Be with us for an in- everyone safe and distanced. Italy.
teresting conversation about the how’s, Some of the donations from the While Community Day is a Jew-
what’s and why’s of grandparenting at community included: hanukkiyot for ish day school, families of all faiths
its best in 2021! families that didn’t have one from are welcome and enrolled. The school
Register online at jfedsrq.org/pj. Chabad of Sarasota; dreidels and gelt strives to build bridges between dif-
For more information about this pro- from the Sisterhood at Temple Beth ferent faiths, levels of observance and
gram or PJ Library, please contact me
at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.
org.
Serving Preschool - Grade 8
Socially distanced classes with low student:teacher ratios
Instruction tailored to each student's individual needs
Extensive outdoor learning and play in every grade
Hebrew and Spanish offered for all students
Daily fine arts
Athletics opportunities for all K-8 students
Medical professional on-site
Convenient hours for working parents
Accredited by FCIS, FKC, and Prizmah
Flexible online learning option available for grades Pre K-8

Hayes Frandsen hugs Menschy, Community 941-552-2770 | communityday.org
Day’s mascot, after receiving her hanukkiah Ian Freeman and Henry Freeman with Menschy
1050 S. Tuttle Avenue | Sarasota, FL 34237

OF SARASOTA-MANATEE

GRANDPARENTS
G R A ND P A R EN T S RE A D — S I NG — DA NCE — G AT HE R — GR OW
PJ Library has partnered with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
®
Put on your costumes and bring smiles to the residents to provide families raising Jewish children with the gift of free, high-quality
PROGRAM
of Aviva Senior Living! PR O G R A M children’s books, music, and resources that foster deeper engagement with
Jewish life in our community.
Join one of our PJ programs below
Join us on Looking for new ways to connect virtually with to start enhancing your family’s Jewish journey.
your grandchildren?
Sunday, February 21 The PJ Library Grandparents Program Children Ages 6 mo. thru 8 years

2:30 pm helps you connect across the miles via Zoom!

We will be CDC Compliant, and more details
will come closer to the event to those who register.
This is for ALL ages, so come and show off Sign-up at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ
your best Queen Esther or Haman costume!

Please register for this FREE program at Tuesday, February 9 at 10:00 am Children Ages 8 thru 12 years
JFEDSRQ.org/PJ REGISTER ONLINE AT

JFEDSRQ.org/PJ

QUESTIONS? Sign-up at pjourway.org
For more information, contact Jessi Sheslow at Contact Jessi Sheslow
jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109. For more information, contact
at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org Jessi Sheslow
or 941.343.2109 jsheslow@jfedsrq.org

PJ Library Sarasota-Manatee is generously 941.343.2109 PJ Library Sarasota-Manatee is generously
funded in part by Edie and David Chaifetz. funded in part by Edie and David Chaifetz.