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16A March 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

Temple Emanu-El and Federation hold tribute Musica Sacra of Sarasota presents

to Martin Luther King Jr. Ernest Bloch’s “Avodath Hakodesh”

By Don Malawsky | This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee or the final work of its 2019-
2020 season, Musica Sacra of
“ allelujah! Hallelujah! Hal- black church in Birmingham. terms was well received by the capac- Action Committee of Temple Emanu- FSarasota will present Ernest
Reverend Charles McKenzie pro-
lelujah!” So sang the won-
El. Trustee Barry Gerber served as
ity crowd.

Hderful choir of the Light of vided a perspective of the civil rights Joining in the commitment to fight the Master of Ceremonies, and Presi- Bloch’s “Avodath Hakodesh” for bari-
the World International Church – along movement during the 1960s, a tumul- all hatreds including racism and anti- dent Ken Marsh provided a welcom- tone soloist (cantor), chorus and or-
with an array of inspirational spiritu- tuous decade marked by tragic assas- Semitism were Howard Tevlowitz, ing message to all attendees, and those chestra. Musica Sacra dedicates this
th
als – at the sixth annual Martin Luther sinations, including that of Dr. King. CEO of the Federation, and Trevor who joined the event via livestream. concert to the 75 anniversary of the
King Tribute at Temple Emanu-El on The teachings of Dr. King and Harvey, President of the NAACP in After the conclusion of the Tribute, the liberation of Auschwitz, to memori-
Sunday, January 19, the day before the comparisons to the long arc of Jew- Sarasota. participants and hundreds of attendees alize those who lost their lives and to
honor those who survived. We, too, say

official MLK holiday. ish history and experience were high- The event was sponsored by the joined together for a dessert reception
Co-sponsored by the Heller Com- lighted by Temple Emanu-El Associate Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Social and continued the dialogue. “never forget.” The event takes place
munity Relations Committee of The Rabbi Michael Shefrin. Mentioned on Sunday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. at
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Man- repeatedly was Dr. King’s close and New Bereavement Support First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota,
atee, the event also included the beau- warm association with the Jewish com- 2050 Oak Street.
Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) was
tiful words of peace, love and justice munity during a time of great stress Group begins March 10
for all in the community by Reverend and upheaval in our nation. The state- born in Geneva, Switzerland. His ex-
Kelvin Lumpkin. Through poetry and ments of deep commitment expressed This program is Sponsored by traordinary talent as a musician was
dance, Dr. Lonnetta Gaines also ex- by Reverends Lumpkin and McKen- The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee evident from a very early age. He
played violin at age nine and began
pressed the importance and tragedy of zie that the African-American com- any who have lost loved lain Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, the group composing shortly thereafter. His
the loss of life of four African-Amer- munity will continue the fight against ones have benefited from is open to people of all faiths and back- studies included some of the premier

ican girls in the 1963 bombing of a anti-Semitism in the strongest possible Mtheir participation in the Be- grounds, and will meet for six weekly teachers and conservatories in Europe.

reavement Support Groups offered by Tuesday sessions from 1:30 to 3:00 Bloch moved to the United States in
JFCS of the Suncoast. To be able to p.m. through April 14. Exploring the 1916, became an American citizen in
WE HAVE MOVED TO share with others is a source of com- impact of loss, providing coping skills 1924, and played a formidable role as
fort, fosters healing, engenders re-
and developing strategies to move for- composer, musical director, and teacher
newed possibility and contributes to ward in the wake of loss are some of
1800 SECOND STREET, SUITE 895 personal growth. the topics that will be discussed.
Sponsored by The Jewish Fed- The cost for the entire program of
eration of Sarasota-Manatee, JFCS’s six sessions is $36. Pre-registration is
next Bereavement Support Group will required. For more information and to
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