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10B February 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Purim begins Thursday evening, February 25.

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Many of the area’s temples will have Megillah
Community Lecture Featuring Eli Beer readings and parties that evening or the next
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Eli Beer created a life-changing emergency response organization, United day. Contact the temples for more information.
Hatzalah, and found himself experiencing a life-changing month as a
Coronavirus patient this past year. Join us on Zoom from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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for our annual Community Lecture and hear his story about saving other THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
people’s lives and being saved himself. To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/
events. For more information, contact Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@jfedsrq.
org or 941.343.2109. Exploring Opera: The Divas - Part 4
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
“Hurricane Katrina: Planting the Seeds The word “diva” strikes excitement in some, fear in others. Regardless, an
for Long-Term Recovery” opera diva usually has an exceptional voice. Some are legendary while others
In 2007, Dr. Ben Sachs was asked to go to New Orleans to help lead the are almost forgotten. Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James
recovery of Tulane University and the city’s health system after Hurricane Sokol to discover some of these great ladies. Learn about their backgrounds
Katrina. His six-year journey in New Orleans was a unique privilege and and experience their brilliance through performance videos. Hear the
an extraordinary challenge for him. He will share with us a multi-media variations among the female vocal ranges – soprano, mezzo, contralto – and
presentation that will demonstrate the highs and the lows, and the lessons bask in the glorious, gorgeous voices and repertoire. Don’t miss this series,
learned from this incredible experience. The presentation begins at 7:00 terrific for opera newcomers and long-time fans! The event takes place on
p.m. via Zoom. Fill out the form on templebethsholomfl.org for the pass- Zoom from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events.
word and link. No cost, but donations are always appreciated. For more For more information, contact Trudi Krames at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or
information, call the Temple Beth Sholom office at 941.955.8121 or email 941.706.0037.
info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Art in the Afternoon
CTeen Pre-Purim Party Join Brandeis National Committee (BNC) for Art in the Afternoon on
Join CTeen Lakewood Ranch for a Pre-Purim Party including dinner, Zoom at 1:00 p.m., when Joseph Holt, Artistic Director of Choral Artists
Purim activities and games from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Chabad Tent, of Sarasota, will have a conversation with Broadway and Sarasota
5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Masks are required until seated. There is actress and singer Ann Morrison. Joseph and Ann will discuss “You’ll
a suggested donation of $10. For more information and to RSVP, contact Never Walk Alone,” a concert of inspirational Broadway music they will
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030 or rabbi@chabadofbradenton.com. perform on Sunday, February 28. Free for BNC members; $18 for non-
members. To receive the Zoom link, please register with Maris Margulies
at grandmakabat@aol.com or 941.757.3012.
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Pre-Purim Night of Improv
With The Shalom Collaboration Selby Botanical Gardens and Historic Spanish Point
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Join Brandeis National Committee (BNC) on Zoom at 10:30 a.m., when
Join us on Zoom from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a pre-Purim night of impro- Jennifer Romeniecki, President and CEO of Selby Botanical Gardens, will “The U.S. Constitution and the Jews”
visational comedy fun. Be there when the cast of The Shalom Collabora- share exciting updates for the dual campus of these two beautiful Bayfront
tion virtually hits the stage taking us on a journey of comedy, music and properties, each established by forward-thinking women of their time.
theater! To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For more information, Lucky for Sarasota, Jennifer began her tenure at Selby in 2015, where she
contact Trudi Krames at tkrames@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0037. led strategic initiatives to foster sustainable organizational growth. Prior
“Significant Financial Contributions to moving to Sarasota with her husband and two sons, she held key ex-
ecutive positions at the New York Botanical Garden, Metropolitan Opera
of Ancient Jewish Women” and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Free for BNC members; $18 for
We know of contributions made by Jewish women in modern times, says non-members. To receive the Zoom link, please register with Judy Fine at
Rabbi Dr. Susan Marks, Klingenstein Chair of Judaic Studies at New judygf@gmail.com or 941.727.4998.
College. In the time of the Talmud, the contributions of women may seem
difficult to find. However, we can glimpse them if we look closely, explore Outdoor Purim Pre-Packaged Brunch
contemporaneous inscriptions and read against the grain. Join Dr. Marks Chabad of Sarasota (7700 Beneva Road) is hosting an outdoor Purim
on Zoom at 10:30 a.m. for a fascinating and engaging, Temple Emanu- pre-packaged brunch at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will include salad, zucchini
El adult education session as we examine a selection of this ancient soup, bagels, cream cheese, lox, white fish, veggies, tuna pasta salad,
evidence and consider what it reveals. Please register for this free event at hamentashen and a tiramisu trifle. Join the festivities and enjoy the Purim
sarasotatemple.org, or call 941.371.2788 to receive the Zoom link. holiday together as a community. Space is limited. Make your reservation
today! The cost is $18 per person for reservations made by Sunday,
February 21; the price goes up to $25 after that date. Reservations and
THINKING OF SELLING OR TRADING payments may be made at sarasotachabad.com/purim or by calling the
office at 941.925.0770.
THAT CAR, BOAT, OR RV? Purim Party

• Our online form makes it easy. Join Chabad of Venice for a pre-Shabbat, outdoor Covid-safe Purim
celebration! We will have a Megillah reading, pre-packaged food,
• Support a worthwhile cause. mishloach manos, music and entertainment. Get your lunch with Shabbat
• Receive tax benefits. delicacies. Dressing up in Purim attire is optional, but the winning costume
will get a prize. All kids in costumes will receive a prize. Join us at noon
via Zoom or at Chabad of Venice, 21560 Angela Lane. The cost is $25
per adult; children attend for free. For tickets or more information, visit
chabadofvenice.com or call 941.493.2770.

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