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42A March 2020 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Temple Emanu-El plans weekend of Purim family fun

he community is warmly invit- Emanu-El Religious School students, warmly welcome. emerged from oppression.”
ed to a weekend of Purim fam- lively music with the Family Shabbat The family fun continues at Pu- For more information, please email
Tily fun at Temple Emanu-El! Band, and the opportunity for children rim Pandemonium on Sunday, March teers@sarasotatemple.org.
This wonderful weekend begins to ascend the bimah and march with 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Purim
with a special Family Shabbat Service the Torah scrolls, families are invited Pandemonium begins with a Megillah
on Friday, March 6 at 7:15 p.m. After to participate in a Purim mask-making reading, Purim songs, an original Pu-
a festive service led by Rabbi Brenner craft and enjoy a deluxe hamentashen rimshpiel (Purim play) and a costume
Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin and ice cream sundae bar. Reserva- parade with prizes for all, and contin-
featuring a story, prayers led by Temple tions are not required, and all are ues with a fabulous carnival featur-
ing bounce houses, obstacle courses,
a dunk tank, games and prizes, lunch
– and delicious home-baked hamen-
tashen. Admission is free, and game
and food tickets can be purchased in
advance or at the event.
“Purim is a time when we are com-
manded to be intentionally jolly, silly
and loud,” said Temple Emanu-El Di-
rector of Education Sabrina Silverberg,
MARE. “For the children, it is a time
F A M I L Y E V E N T for play and merriment. And for the
adults, it is a beautiful expression of
David, Priy, and Kohav Weiman got in
our tradition, a remembrance of when the Purim spirit with costumes at last year’s
faith won over tyranny, and freedom Purim celebration
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Presents
TOT SHABBAT

at Siesta Beach Park

Families and their young children are invited to attend this beachy
and musical tot Shabbat, complete with music, story time, snacks
and beach games led by Sababa Beachaway Camp staff. Free Please submit your life cycle events
and open to all families (geared for preschool aged children). (births, B’nai Mitzvah, anniversaries)

WHEN WHERE COST to jewishnews@jfedsrq.org. Photos
Saturday, Siesta Beach Sunset Pavilion This Event
April 18 948 Beach Rd., Siesta Key is FREE welcome; please e-mail as JPGs at 300dpi.
10 am (meet by the playground)
Rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate location will be communicated.
Register at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ
For more information please contact Andrea Eiffert at
941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org.

SPONSORED BY

Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin snapped a selﬁ e with Abner,
Sammy, Alexandra, Josie, Alex and Zoe at last year’s Purim celebration

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calendar, visit www.jfedsrq.org.

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Chabad of Sarasota Presents
POLKA DOT

PURIM PARTY

Enjoy family time and spirit of the Purim holiday with loud and We can make you a shidduch (a match)!
joyful instruments from around the world, and making your Our Community Connectors can’t wait to meet you!
own polka-dot hamentashen! Hot dog dinner will be served Dori and MG specialize in connecting families raising Jewish
(vegetarian options available upon request). children to each other and to Jewish experiences
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WHEN WHERE COST
Wednesday, Chabad of Sarasota’s This Event
March 4 Weinstein After School is FREE
5:00 pm Jewish Enrichment Program
7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota
Register at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ

For more information please contact Sara Steinmetz at
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