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FEDERATION NEWS December 2021 3A

2021-2022: A season of programs

with purpose – Tikkun Olam

By Trudi Krames, Sr. Director of Programming
hen you hear the Hebrew dition to supporting Federation’s over- we know more Jewish households are three plays in person from Febru-
phrase Tikkun Olam, what all mission and tenets, we support the living in our broader geographic area ary through April
Winitially comes to mind? Federation’s strategic mission priori- than ever before, most of whom are ‹ Community Lecture with Israeli
Most folks think of this Jewish value ties with age-appropriate programming disconnected from traditional Jewish actress and activist Noa Tishby –
as healing, repairing or rebuilding the that intentionally educates, excites, en- organizations or Jewish programs and Tuesday, February 22 (in person)
world. Their call to action is typically lightens, energizes, enriches and enter- opportunities. Through engagement on ‹ Jewish Film Festival – March 2-13
in the form of physically doing some- tains from “babies to bubbies?” Much our new campus, we will connect Jews (in person and virtual options for
thing such as lending a helping hand, or goes into how we create our program to Jewish life and to each other! Our films)
one that is monetary, such as making a season. We thoughtfully hand-select programming will support these strate- ‹ Women’s Day – Monday, April 4
charitable donation. Tikkun Olam may programs that strategically represent gic imperatives by offering unique op- (in person and via Zoom)
be expressed in many different forms this exact Jewish value of Tikkun Olam. portunities to engage more people. To learn about our upcoming pro-
such as bringing a community together. We have programs and events of advo- So, what are the next steps for you grams and events, be sure to check
All are acts of kindness in some way. cacy, service, acts of kindness, social regarding programming and events the Happenings section of The Jewish
As I have been reflecting about justice, and preserving the health and with Federation? Save the following News as well as up-to-date information
what is now my third season of pro- well-being of our community and plan- dates for a truly exceptional season of on the Federation’s website at jfedsrq.
gramming with The Jewish Federa- et. We have broadened our outreach chai-brid signature programming and org/events. Be informed in real time
tion of Sarasota-Manatee, I can say and engagement to the population at events: about our programs and events via our
that the work done by Federation’s large – a cross-cultural and interfaith ‹ Sharon Geller’s Knock Knock… Federation eblasts (visit jfedsrq.org
Program Department is also a form platform through affinity community Jews There: A Talmudic Take on and click “Eblast Sign Up” at the top
of Tikkun Olam. The programs and organizations, schools, universities, Comedy – Monday, December 6 of the page).
events we strive to provide our com- libraries, places of worship and media via Zoom Also in this issue, read more from
munity are aligned with the tenet of our outlets. ‹ International Holocaust Remem- Federation’s Program Team about our
Randon and Lynn Carvel (photo credit: Karen Arango)
Federation’s mission, Tikkun Olam. In The priorities of the Federation’s brance Day with keynote speaker upcoming plans for teen programming
upping our game this season to one Program Department stem from Jewish Susan Eisenhower, granddaugh- through STEP, as well as program-
that is “chai-brid” (a take on the word tradition of L’dor v’Dor – From Gener- ter of former president, General ming for families with young children
“hybrid”) – live and in person or vir- ation to Generation. Our programs and Dwight D. Eisenhower – Thurs- through PJ Library.
tually – we, too, are doing our part to events will hopefully pass on the val- day, January 27 via Zoom For more information, contact me at
help heal by bringing our community ues of our culture and traditions, and ‹ Sarasota Jewish Theater will offer tkrames @jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0037.
together. enable Jews, especially younger Jews,
The Federation’s Program Depart- to explore and deepen their connec-
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