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THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE PRESENTS
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“Caring for Our Seniors Saras ta
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Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee ewish
Among the greatest challenges our community faces during the Coronavirus heater
pandemic is caring for our seniors – keeping them protected physically, T
active mentally, and nourished spiritually and emotionally. Pamela Baron,
MSW, Director of Aging Services at JFCS, and Marc Codron, Director of
Strategic Partnerships at JDC-Eshel, will engage in a conversation about
their work, its successes and challenges, what we have learned about The Sarasota Jewish Theater proudly begins its inaugural season
caring for our seniors during this pandemic, new initiatives in Sarasota- with a series of rehearsed readings on Zoom. These three plays
Manatee and in Israel, and how we can all work together to help protect will be performed by superb actors and directed by
and sustain this essential population. This free event, which takes place well-respected Sarasota directors.
at noon on Zoom, is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
Manatee, JFCS of the Suncoast, Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)- Tickets $18 per play | $36 for the series
Eshel and Temple Emanu-El. Please register at sarasotatemple.org/event-
registration.html to receive the private Zoom link.

Chabad of Bradenton Course: “Code to Joy”
Join Chanie Bukiet at noon, either in person (outdoors and social dis-
tanced) or on Zoom, for the seven-session course on “Code to Joy: The
road to joy is easier when you don’t go it alone.” The course explores the
underlying ideas and beliefs that sustain a truly joyful life. In this session,
we will learn that all of us matter and have been charged with a personal
mission to connect ourselves with the divine. The course fee is $75 and
includes the textbook; or pay $18 per class. Lunch will be served. For
more information, the Zoom link and to reserve your spot, call Chanie at
941.752.3030 or email info@chabadofbradenton.com.
The Florida Holocaust Museum Exhibition Opening WOMEN I HAVE LOVED

Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual event with Rabbi Irvin Ungar, who will
present “Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue: The Art and Propaganda of
Arthur Szyk.” This free event will stream on Facebook Live (facebook.
com/thefhm). Rabbi Ungar is the curator of the Arthur Szyk Society in
California. He devoted the past quarter-century to scholarship on Szyk.
Thank you to Dr. Herbert and Jane Wollowick for sharing their collection.
This exhibition is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf
Coast, the Gemunder Family Foundation and an anonymous donor. It is
also sponsored in part by the State of FL, Dept. of State, Division of Cul-
tural Affairs, and the FL Council on Arts and Culture, and the National En-
dowment for the Arts. For more information, visit flholocaustmuseum.org.

Chabad of Sarasota Course: “Code to Joy”

All women are invited to join Chabad of Sarasota’s Rosh Chodesh Society
course entitled “Code to Joy.” The monthly course, which takes place on
Zoom at 7:30 p.m., is led by Sara Steinmetz. It will be packed with spiritual
insights about trust, optimism, regret, faith, introspection, mindfulness, JANUARY 31 • 3pm
relationships and rituals you can easily apply to real life. This month’s Featuring Carolyn Michel and directed by Howard Millman,
class is entitled “What Am I Here For?” and will discuss how to best
express your personal strengths while pursuing your life’s mission. For this play features highlights of Carolyn’s rich career,
assistance with underwriting this course, appreciation is extended to Anne with scenes and stories ranging from Sid Caesar and
Stein. All women are welcome! Cost: free for Rebbetzin Circle members Broadway to major performances in regional theaters.
($180 annually) and Women’s Circle members ($99 annually); $20 for
non-members. Anyone joining a Rosh Chodesh Society class for the first
time is our guest at no charge. For anyone who signs up for the entire
course and is unable to join a class, a recording of the lesson will be shared. CHERRY DOCS FEBRUARY 28 • 3pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 Featuring Jim Floyd and Dylan Jones and narrated by Robert Turoff,
or sara@chabadofsarasota.com. this intense drama unfolds when a skinhead, accused of a vicious hate
crime murder, is assigned a Jewish public defender. Play by David Gow

THINKING OF SELLING OR TRADING FROM DOOR TO DOOR MARCH 21 • 3pm

THAT CAR, BOAT, OR RV? Featuring Geraldine Librandi, Katherine Michelle Tanner, and
Sandra Musicante, directed by Carole Kleinberg and narrated by
• Our online form makes it easy. Rabbi Geoff Huntting, this funny and moving play spans 70 years.
• Support a worthwhile cause. As a grandmother, mother and granddaughter grow and change,
• Receive tax benefits. secrets and surprises are revealed that are grounded in love and
appreciation of family. Play by James Sherman
A live Zoom talk-back will be held after each play.

To register, please visit JFEDSRQ.org/events

QUESTIONS? Call Leslie Podolsky at (941) 315-2095

Visit jfedsrq.org