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Just Reel Films “Jewish Resistance in the Holocaust”
Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Abba Kovner lived in Vilna, which was overrun by the Nazis in June 1941.
Join us for a screening of I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy In the Vilna Ghetto, he released a manifesto entitled “Let us not go like
of Simon Wiesenthal (Runtime: 105 minutes) at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. The lambs to the slaughter!,” the first warning of the Nazi plan of mass ex-
documentary explores the Austrian-Jewish architectural engineer who termination of Jews. Kovner escaped from the Ghetto to the forest, com-
became a Nazi hunter after surviving the Holocaust. To register for this film manding the “Avengers,” a Jewish partisan group that engaged in guerrilla
sponsored by Ian Black Real Estate, please visit jfedsrq.org/events. This attacks and sabotage against the Germans until the Soviets arrived in July
event is free, but we would appreciate your consideration of a donation 1944. Join us for this discussion at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710
to The Jewish Federation’s STRONGER TOGETHER: Coronavirus Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10. Distance learning arrangements
Relief Fund to help people who are impacted by this crisis. To make a available. To RSVP or for more information, call Dr. Beverly Newman at
contribution, please visit jfedsrq.org/relief. 941.313.9239.

Mitzvah Knitting Group at Temple Emanu-El
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Are you a knitter or crocheter interested in using your talent to brighten SUND A Y , JUNE 2 1
the lives of others while making new friends? If so, please come to the
Mitzvah Knitting Group sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. We “American Presidents and the Jews”
gather monthly to craft and socialize, and our beautiful handiwork has
been donated to local new parents as well as needy families in Sarasota- Which American presidents have been friends of the Jews? George
Manatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite Washington championed religious freedoms. Abraham Lincoln reversed
pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company! This free event be- General Grant’s expulsion of Jews during the Civil War and instituted the
gins at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. first Jewish army chaplains. Harry Truman recognized the State of Israel
For more information, email Susan Bernstein, susanhope22@comcast.net. within minutes of its declaration in 1948. Richard Nixon saved Israel
In the interest of safety and public health, this event may be postponed or during the 1973 Yom Kippur War with a massive airlift of desperately
held in an interactive online format. Please email info@sarasotatemple.org needed armaments. Today, the U.S. embassy is in Jerusalem decades after
or call 941.371.2788 for updates. it was authorized by Congress. Join us for this discussion at 2:00 p.m. at the
Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10. Distance
learning arrangements available. To RSVP or for more information, call
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WEDNESD A Y , JUNE 1 0 Dr. Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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“Victory Day: Six-Day War Retrospective” THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Surrounded in June 1967 by powerful Arab neighbors threatening to drive
the Jews into the sea, Israel designated public parks as emergency morgues. “This Month in Jewish History”
Instead, a modern-day miracle occurred as Israel destroyed the air forces
of Egypt, Syria and Jordan in the first hours of the war, drove its tanks to Significant Jewish events in June include: Jewish insurgent forces captured
the Suez Canal, captured the Golan Heights, and liberated Arab-controlled the fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem in 65 CE, marking the outbreak of
eastern Jerusalem, including the Biblical Old City, on its way to the Jordan the Jewish revolt against Rome; 1,902 years after the revolt against Rome
River. Join us for this discussion at 1:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 began, Jews finally regained control of Jerusalem in the Six-Day War in
Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $10. Distance learning arrangements 1967; the Jewish Brigade was formed in Palestine in 1942; the first public
available. To RSVP or for more information, call Dr. Beverly Newman at warning of rising anti-Semitism in the U.S. was given in a sermon by Rev.
941.313.9239. Henry Ward Beecher, father of Harriet Stowe, in 1873. Join us for this
discussion at 11:00 a.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West,
Bradenton. Cost: $10. Distance learning arrangements available. To RSVP
THURSD A Y , JUNE 1 1 or for more information, call Dr. Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.
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“Caring for the Caregiver”
“Reaching Out when the Doors are Closed” Many of us will have to provide care for an elderly parent, spouse or loved
We live in a world that is restricted and separated through state-mandated one. The status of being a caregiver can be isolating and may be difficult
“stay at home” protocols, quarantines and other barriers that prevent us to function in a vacuum. As part of the Temple Beth Sholom “Staying
from coming together socially, spiritually and even through commerce. Connected” lecture series, we will answer the questions: How can we
The fear surrounding this pandemic has created isolation for so many support someone who is providing the care, and how as a caregiver, do
of us. As part of the Temple Beth Sholom “Staying Connected” lecture you take care of yourself? This free event with Rabbi Miriam Weisel
series, we will explore the question: In this world of separation, how can begins at 7:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom or possibly in person, depending
we as a community, reach out and support one another? This free event on the health situation. Please check www.templebethsholomfl.org/events
with Rabbi Anat Moskowitz begins at 7:30 p.m. virtually on Zoom or or the Temple Beth Sholom Facebook page for further details. For more
possibly in person, depending on the health situation. Please check www. information, please contact Rabbi Michael Werbow at 941.955.8121 or
templebethsholomfl.org/events or the Temple Beth Sholom Facebook page info@templebethsholomfl.org.
for further details. For more information, contact Rabbi Michael Werbow
at 941.955.8121 or info@templebethsholomfl.org.
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Temple Emanu-El “Splash Shabbat” your skin
Temple Emanu-El takes “Splash Shabbat” on the road! Our annual fun
morning of water play for young Jewish and interfaith families will be
held at 10:30 a.m. at the Payne Park Splash Pad, 2050 Adams Lane, Sara-
sota. Enjoy the playground, and then a bagel breakfast and age-appropriate
Shabbat prayers, songs and movement with Rabbi Michael Shefrin. An
“oneg” of popsicles concludes the morning. “Splash Shabbat” is designed
for families with children up to age 6, but all are welcome! Free, but ad-
vance reservations requested. In the interest of safety and public health, Comprehensive Dermatology • Skin Cancer Detection
this event may be postponed. For updates, please contact Rabbi Elaine • Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery • Cosmetic and Laser Services
Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaine-glickman@comcast.net. • Medical Spa Treatments

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Temple Emanu-El Presents Reinventing Rosalee
Temple Emanu-El’s popular “Sunday at the Movies” series proudly screens
Reinventing Rosalee – the incredible, inspiring documentary chronicling
the life of Rosalee Glass. A Holocaust survivor taken prisoner in a Soviet 8451 Shade Avenue, Suite 205
gulag during World War II, she transformed her later years – becoming an David S. Sax, MD Sarasota, FL 34243
actress at age 80, winning a beauty pageant in her 90s, and riding Alaskan
sled dogs at the age of 100. A discussion will follow this fascinating film. Board Certified Dermatologist
The screening begins at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Carlee LaPensee, ARNP upderm.com
Road, Sarasota. Cost: $5. In the interest of safety and public health, this Jesse LeBaron, PA-C
event may be held in an interactive online format. Please email info@
sarasotatemple.org or call 941.371.2788 for updates. 941. 417.4104

Due to COVID-19, please check with each organization for event updates.