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18A March 2020 COMMUNITY FOCUS

SpaceIL’s Yonatan Winetraub to speak at Jewish History of synagogues in Sarasota-Manatee

National Fund-USA’s Breakfast for Israel in Sarasota By Kim Sheintal, President, Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL

ewish National Fund-USA (JNF) Mars utilizing shelter and attendees will be de- ing infrastructure for ecology, special he Jewish Federation of Sara-
sota-Manatee’s 2019 Com-
will host its annual Sarasota water from Martian lava lighted with Yonatan’s needs and heritage preservation. Tmunity Study indicates that the

JBreakfast for Israel on Wednes- caves. firsthand insights on JNF’s Tu B’Shevat Community Jewish community has doubled since
day, March 18, and will feature guest “Time and again, Is- this amazing feat.” Celebration will take place on March 2001. Today, there are 28,800 Jews
speaker Yonatan Winetraub, co-found- rael, this tiny 71-year- JNF is the leading 18 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts living in Sarasota-Manatee. Given the
er of SpaceIL. old nation, has proven it philanthropic organi- Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota) growth of the Jewish community, it is
SpaceIL, a $100-million Israeli can do anything – even zation for Israel that from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with registra- no surprise that we can count 15 syna-

nonprofit, is widely known for its mon- reaching the stars,” said supports critical envi- tion and a complimentary kosher break- gogues to serve the exploding popula-
umental attempt to land Beresheet, the Breakfast Co-chairs Edie ronmental and nation- fast opening promptly at 9:00 a.m. tion.

first private interplanetary robotic mis- Chaifetz, Helen Glaser building activities in Registration for the Breakfast for The Jewish Community Center
sion, on the moon. Winetraub, whose and Toby Siegel. “Thanks Israel’s north and south. Israel is required by Thursday, March of Sarasota, the fi rst organized Jew-
keynote is titled “Small Country, Big to Yonatan and SpaceIL, Through its Billion Dol- 12 via jnf.org/sarasotabfi. For more in- ish group in Sarasota-Manatee, was

Dream: Leading Israel into the Space Israel is now part of the Yonatan Winetraub lar Roadmap initiative, formation on attending the Breakfast, established in 1925 with Phillip Levy
Race,” was also part of the Internation- exclusive club of the few nations to JNF is developing new communities please contact Joshua Mellits, Director, as president. Temple Beth Sholom,
al Space University Program at NASA, have achieved a mission of cosmic in the Galilee and Negev, connecting Western Florida, at jmellits@jnf.org or the oldest congregation in Sarasota-
studying the creation of colonies on proportion. JNF Breakfast for Israel the next generation to Israel, and creat- 941.462.1330. Manatee, was officially formed in

Local entrepreneur and philanthropist 1927, when those interested in forming
a Conservative congregation with its
own building raised money by solici-
turned author donates book proceeds tations, fundraisers and bond sales. Al-

though circus owner John Ringling was

By Gail Glickman not Jewish, he made the biggest finan-

itchell Epstein, long-time completed his MBA and the other has development, common sense, practical The beneficiaries of the book are cial contribution. Land on Washington
th
Temple Sinai congregant, just graduated from college, incredible advice and humor. Forty Carrots Family Center, Children Boulevard and 12 Street (today’s 6 th
Mentrepreneur, philanthropist feats considering both were homeless Epstein started working with the First, V Foundation – Dick Vitale Fund Street) in Sarasota was donated by the
and now author of Mr. Lucky: My Un- shortly before meeting Epstein. Federal Government and retired when for Pediatric Cancer, New College
expected Journey to Success, plans to Inspired by his own life stories and he sold his banking business in Atlanta of Florida, Ringling College of Art +
donate 100% of the pro- challenges, the book and moved to the Sarasota area with Design and Delta Sigma Pi (business

ceeds from his first book. reveals his unique his wife Dawn and daughter Melanie. fraternity).
Sarasota local charities viewpoint that led to
the building of a suc-
supporting scholarships cessful business. Ep- New Member Drive
and helping less fortunate
families will receive “Mr. heart-breaking events Open House at JCV
stein was faced with
Lucky’s” charitable dona-
tions. Epstein will host a in his life, losing his By Cynthia Greene

book signing at Temple house to fire, being
Sinai on Sunday, March held up at gunpoint he Jewish Congregation of Ven- ments will be served.
ice (JCV) is a busy place. Rabbi
The Open House committee under

15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and falling off a roof TBenjamin Shull was formally the chairmanship of David Borans has

Epstein has a pas- face-first. Yet he felt installed on January 26, and the annual been meeting regularly to ensure that
sion for mentoring young these life-changing
people to inspire them to Mitchell Epstein challenges inspired Jewish Food Festival took place on the event will be informative and enter-
be successful in their careers and hap- him to share a perspective that would February 16. On Sunday, March 15, the taining. David hopes that prospective
synagogue will host an Open House for
members interested in joining a small
pier in their personal relationships and help others become more prosperous prospective new members from 1:00 to and active congregation in Venice will Temple Beth Sholom on Washington Boulevard, circa 1956. Because of limited parking
life. Two of the youths he mentored and feel more joyful. His book has 4:00 p.m. Anyone who joins on March “join us for a casual visit while you and the trend to move to the south side of town, the congregation’s 130 families bought land
have achieved great heights. One has been praised for sharing his personal on Tuttle Avenue in 1958. (photo courtesy of State Archives of Florida)
15 will receive a JCV membership for kibbitz, learn more about JCV, enjoy
a year at half price. fantastic food and have fun. You will
A trivia challenge planned by Meg quickly discover what our members
Suddenly single Antine will be one of the highlights already know – JCV feels like home.”
The event is free, but reservations
of the afternoon, in addition to a wel-
Planning today for a future come from Rabbi Shull and informa- are required. Respond to David Borans
you, or someone in your life, tion about the many spiritual, social before Sunday, March 1 at iesinc@
and other activities at the JCV. These
aol.com. The Jewish Congregation of
did not envision include choir, book club, Rabbi Shull’s Venice is located at 600 North Auburn
Torah study, women’s discussion Road (off East Venice Avenue). We

group, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, quilt- invite you to attend, learn about our
ing group, learning breakfasts, Jewish unique congregation and have a very
War Veterans and chavurot. Refresh- special afternoon.
Discover the seven steps toward financial confidence and learn how you can
be ready, whether you or someone in your life: Temple Emanu-El Summer
• Has an ailing or healthy partner
• Is reconsidering their relationship Diners support JFCS
• Is single through divorce, death, illness, accident or choice
By Dick Gross
Choose one of two dates:
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m hat a joy! Recently, my manent housing. Although JFCS re-
Jewish Congregation of Venice wife Ethel and I presented a ceives a federal grant, the money is
600 North Auburn Road | Venice, FL 34292 Wcheck to JFCS of the Sun- not enough to serve all those in need.
coast for $712.78 to Heidi Brown, Through donations such as ours, JFCS
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m President/CEO; Peter Fleischmann, serves an additional 161 households.
Sarasota City Center Chief of Client Services; and Richard Heidi Brown thanked Temple Emanu-
1819 Main Street | Sarasota, FL 34236
McDaniel, Director of Veterans Ser- El for this positive impact on our com-
RSVP via jfedsrq.org/events or to Brieana Duckett-Graves at vices. munity.
(941) 552-6305 or bdgraves@jfedsrq.org. This was the money raised by res- I was proud to share that in the past
taurants in Temple Emanu-El’s 2019 six years, the Summer Dining Program
Presented by:
Alison Gardner Summer Dining Program, in which raised $4,329.95. Not only are we doing
Senior Vice President – Financial Advisor temple members and guests gather a mitzvah for the veterans, the Summer
Senior Portfolio Manager – Portfolio Focus for dinner at local restaurants after Dining Program is a wonderful way for
Shabbat services, and a percentage of Temple Emanu-El members and guests

Sponsored by: diners’ bills are donated to JFCS. Res- to meet new friends and find commu-
taurants include Apollonia, Bangkok, nity in a warm, friendly setting.
Beckham’s on the Trail, Demetrios, I’m looking forward to Friday,
Greek Taverna, Miguel’s, Popi’s on the June 12, when the Summer Dining
Ranch, Public House, Salute!, Schnit- Program 2020 begins!
zel Kitchen and Yume Sushi. The
money is designated
for JFCS’s OMAP, Op-
eration Military Assis-
tance Program.

Suncoast Pearl Wealth Group During our visit
www.suncoastpearlwealthgroup.com to JFCS, we learned
that OMAP offers the

Investment and insurance products: • Not insured by the FDIC or any other Suncoast’s low-income

federal government agency • Not a deposit of, or guaranteed by, the bank veterans financial and
or an affiliate of the bank • May lose value employment assistance
© 2020 RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. so that they and their
All rights reserved. 19-QP-0755 (01/20) Richard McDaniel, JFCS Director of Veterans Services;
families can obtain or Dick Gross, Temple Emanu-El Summer Dining Program Chair;
maintain stable, per- Heidi Brown, JFCS President/CEO; and Ethel Gross

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