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2B January 2021 JEWISH HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6
WEDNESD A Y , JANU AR Y 6 THURSD A Y , JANU AR Y 7
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7
People of the Book Event People of the Book Event
With Ben Sheehan With Myla Goldberg
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is a witty and highly Feast Your Eyes, framed as the catalogue notes from a photography
relevant annotation of our founding document. It’s the go-to guide to how show at the Museum of Modern Art, tells the life story of Lillian Preston:
our government really works (or is supposed to work). Written by political “America’s Worst Mother, America’s Bravest Mother, America’s Worst
savant and entertainment veteran Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy Photographer or America’s Greatest Photographer, depending on who was
by experts in the field of constitutional law, the book is an entertaining talking.” After discovering photography and moving to New York City,
and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays Lillian is arrested and thrust into the national spotlight when a small gallery
out. Tickets to this 7:00 p.m. event on Zoom are $10 per household. exhibits partially nude photographs of Lillian and her daughter Samantha,
For admission to this and all other People of the Book events, please changing the course of both of their lives. Tickets to this 10:30 a.m. event
visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information, contact Jeremy Lisitza at on Zoom are $10 per household. For admission to this and all other People
jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113. of the Book events, please visit jfedsrq.org/books. For more information,
contact Jeremy Lisitza at jlisitza@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2113.
Bereavement Support Group
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Siblings 2 – Archaeology Program PJ Library Community Havdalah
A new Bereavement Support Group via Zoom begins from 1:30 to 2:45 With Steven Stark-Riemer With Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai
p.m. Facilitated by Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz, the In discussing his course, Steven Stark-Riemer states, “The religions we
group offers the opportunity to learn how others are dealing with grief, know today as Judaism and Christianity were born at the same time,
examine ways loss can impact us, gain coping insights, cultivate resilience nurtured in the same environment, and their parent was Second Temple
and discover renewed hope. Especially during the social isolation associ- Judaism. In this course, we will examine the Dead Sea Scrolls and Jewish
ated with Covid-19, it is important for those who have suffered the loss apocalyptic eschatology as a prelude to exploring the roots and early
of a loved one to have time to share and find support. Sponsored by The development of the ‘Siblings,’ their responses to the First and Second
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and JFCS of the Suncoast, the Revolts against Rome and, finally, their ‘Parting of the Ways.’” The cost
group will meet on six successive Wednesdays through February 10. The for the entire series is $36 for Temple Beth Sholom members and $50
cost is $36. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to regis- for non-members. Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. You must register at
ter, contact Rabbi Katz at jkatz@jfcs-cares.org or 941.366.2224 x166. templebethsholomfl.org/events. For more information, call 941.955.8121
Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbis” or email info@templebethsholomfl.org.
Are you looking for a great lunch date? Grab a bite to eat, log into Zoom, Jewish Music With Chazzan Cliff Abramson
and join Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Associate Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Temple Sinai’s Chazzan Abramson will give
Rabbi Michael Shefrin and friendly, interesting companions for socializ- a free class on Jewish Music Education focusing on what we sing and
ing and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest. This why we sing it. For more information, call 941.924.1802 or email office@
popular monthly program has become a hit online as new and old friends sinaisrq.org. For the Zoom link, visit templesinai-sarasota.org.
enjoy the opportunity to gather virtually. All are invited to this free event
at noon. Please register at sarasotatemple.org to receive the Zoom link, or Cooking With the Chabad Women’s Circle
call 941.371.2788 for more information.
Join us at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom when, three home cooks will present dishes
Concierge Adult Hebrew Reading Course that are aesthetically pleasing, tasty and easy to replicate. All are welcome
to this free event. For the Zoom link, RSVP to Sara Steinmetz at sara@
Chabad of Sarasota is pleased to offer concierge adult Hebrew reading chabadofsarasota.com.
for anyone interested in learning to read or improve on Hebrew reading
accuracy and pace. The 10-week course will allow participants to have an
individualized Hebrew reading mentor to meet with weekly for 15 minutes
via Zoom. Participants will be given steady time slots between 7:00 and
8:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $75. To register, call the Chabad office
Make someone
at 941.925.0770 or email sara@chabadofsarasota.com.
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