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“Songs & Stories: A Tribute to George Gershwin” People of the Book Event
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee With Author Tracy Walder
Known as one of the most renowned musicians in the United States, Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
George Gershwin was a composer of jazz, opera and popular songs for Tracy Walder’s The Unexpected Spy details her incredible true story.
stage and screen. Many of his works are now standards. Join singer and Walder happened to meet a CIA recruiter at a jobs fair and was recruited
storyteller Gilda Solve to (re)discover some of his hits from shows by the agency while a USC student and Delta Gamma sorority sister.
including An American in Paris, Lady Be Good and Shall We Dance? Sing She spent the next five years as a covert operative for the CIA’s Counter-
along (but stay on “mute,” please) to the beat of “Fascinating Rhythm,” terrorism Center, assuming aliases, thwarting terrorist attacks, and hiding
“Embraceable You” and many, many others. Don’t miss this joyful per- in the trunks of cars on her way to debrief terrorists at black sites. Tracy
formance, which takes place from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Guests are will talk about her book from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Tickets are $10 Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El
welcome to ask questions via chat throughout the program. “Early Bird” per household. To register or to purchase a sponsorship package or Page
tickets for $12.50 are available until 48 hours prior to the performance. Turner Pass, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information, contact
Regular tickets are $15. To register, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. For Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
more information, please contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or
941.343.2113. “Jewish Dietary Laws:
Where Do They Come from and Why?”
What Jews eat distinguishes us from other people – and from other Jews.
6000 Cattleridge Dr. But from where do these laws and customs derive? Why does the Torah
Suite 100 prohibit shrimp? Why does the Talmud demand we separate milk and meat?
Sarasota, FL 34232 Why did the earliest American Jews see these laws as impediments to
being fully actualized Jews? Join Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner
(941) 378-8977 Glickman and the Adult Education Committee for a stimulating dis-
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Fyzical is the leader in health and wellness providing patients with wellness cussion featuring primary source material from the Torah, Talmud,
programs & clinical care in Fall Prevention, Orthopedic & Vestibular Rehabilitation. medieval scholars, and Orthodox and Reform sources. This free presenta-
tion begins at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota.
Contact us for your Visit us at Please visit sarasotatemple.org to register.
free balance screening
and/or a 10 minute trial our new Classic Jewish Non-Fiction:
on our new The Belarus Secret by John Loftus
Hydromassage location!
Lounge Chair. Introducing our new In 1948, in direct defiance of presidential orders, a secret State Department
section began smuggling into the United States Nazi criminals/collabora-
tors from the wartime Nazi puppet government of Byelorussia, including
Radislaw Ostrowski, former Byelorussian president, the highest-ranking
heated pool with Nazi to receive U.S. citizenship; the commander of the Nazi’s Byelorussia
treadmill... Brigade, whose men carried over 40,000 Jews to an execution ground;
and a mayor who supervised the killing of 5,000 Jews in a single day. This
class, presented by the Al Katz Center, begins at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Cost:
$10 per day or $50 for all classes this month. To RSVP and receive the
Zoom link, please call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

Rosh Chodesh Society Course: “Well Connected”

All women are invited to join the second segment of Chabad of Sarasota’s
Rosh Chodesh Society course entitled “Well Connected.” The monthly
course, led by Sara Steinmetz, is packed with spiritual insights and practical
input to make you feel connected to your Jewish roots. This month’s
segment is entitled “Soul Food – Secrets of a Spiritual Diet.” Following
the one-hour class, women will enjoy painting trivets. For assistance
with underwriting, this course appreciation is extended to Anne Stein. All
women are welcome at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva
30 Years of expertise Road. At the moment, a mask policy is in place. Free for Women’s Circle
members. For non-members, the cost for the entire seven-session course is
You may not need home care today but be prepared and $99; individual classes are $20 each. Anyone joining the Chabad Women’s

become educated about the process… call today for a Circle for a Rosh Chodesh Society class for the first time is our guest at
30 Years of Expertise no charge. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sara Steinmetz at
complimentary consultation.
941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com.
You may not need home care today but be prepared and
become educated about the process….call today for a “Famous and Not So Famous Jews”
Private Duty Home Care
complimentary consultation. Please join us for a fun-filled evening with columnist Nate Bloom to hear
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