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Haggigat Hanukkah Community Day School students

at Temple Emanu-El spread Hanukkah joy through visits to seniors

tudents from Sarasota’s Her- Hanukkah party. the opportunity to bring her
shorin Schiff Community Day The students at Community Day students to area senior resi-
SSchool spread Hanukkah joy School enjoy numerous intergenera- dences.
on the final day of school before win- tional opportunities. In recent years, “Many of our students
ter break. The K-2 students traveled to students from Community Day and don’t have grandparents here
Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life to residents at Aviva have enjoyed gather- in town and their opportuni-
perform Hanukkah songs and distrib- ings for Shabbat and Jewish holidays as ties to spend time with older
ute holiday cards they made in school. well as projects incorporating the shar- people are very limited,”
They were thrilled to receive goody ing of stories, and creation of memory she said. “I’ve found that
bags and cards from residents. The third books and family trees, among other our kids absolutely light up
and fourth graders went to The Inn at activities. The students also enjoy the when we tell them we’re go-
The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods to Apple Muffin Project and “Baking with ing to do something to make
perform Hanukkah songs and play the Bubbies” program, in partnership with other people smile. They
traditional dreidel game with residents the Sisterhood at Temple Beth Sholom. definitely enjoyed their time
there. Afterward, the children returned Longtime Community Day School celebrating Hanukkah with
to Community Day for a school-wide teacher Barbara O’Brien is thrilled for their new friends at Aviva Community Day School student Sophie Lirio
and The Fountains!” with Aviva resident Miriam Ring

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School

Preschool - 8th grade

Where students learn, lead and laugh together
Aviva resident Melva Marmion is thrilled to receive a Hanukkah card
from Community Day students Ava Rupp and Cayden Stolarski The Community Day School difference:

The Gan Trike-a-Thon A Jewish day school that is committed to diversity
Rigorous, project-based learning
raises money for St. Jude’s Music and art for every child, every week, all year
Healthy and active outdoor learning daily

Children’s Hospital Competitive athletics

By Gail Glickman Variable Tuition Model – affordable for every family
ikes, Cozy Coupes, balance Accredited by FCIS, FKC & PRIZMAH
bikes and scooters all riding
Baround a decorated course of Hershorin Schiff Community Day School
flags, colorful cones and balloons was 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota
the sight you saw when you walked (941) 552-2770 | admissions@communityday.org
into The Gan at Temple Sinai on No- www.CommunityDay.org
vember 15.
The Gan has been raising money
for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for
over a decade with its annual Trike-
a-Thon. Leading up to the race, Gan
children raise money from family and
friends to donate to St. Jude’s, a hos-
pital that is internationally recognized
for its pioneering work in finding cures
and saving children, solely supported and helmet safety along with doing a
by donations. Over the last decade, mitzvah for others. The week leading
The Gan children, family and friends up to the event teaches children to al-
have raised more than $10,000 during ways wear a helmet when they ride, F A M I L Y E V E N T
the annual Trike-a-Thon. The funds go to always look where they are going,
directly to the children at St. Jude’s. to ride on the sidewalk and be careful
All 60 members of The Gan at around driveways, and that it is a mitz-
Temple Sinai had a great time partici- vah to do good for others. Most impor- Chabad of Sarasota Presents
pating in the annual event. It was fun to tant, the focus is on safety first. This is POLKA DOT
see the children get excited while they not a race. Everyone is a winner when
learned about the importance of bike we help others. PURIM PARTY
This beautiful tradi-
tion of doing good deeds Enjoy family time and spirit of the Purim holiday with loud and
for others while biking joyful instruments from around the world, and making your
safely was enjoyed by own polka-dot hamentashen! Hot dog dinner will be served
all. The Gan collabora- (vegetarian options available upon request).
tion with St. Jude’s will
continue year after year. WHEN WHERE COST
Laura Freedman, Direc- Wednesday, Chabad of Sarasota’s This Event
tor of Early Childhood March 4 Weinstein After School is FREE
Education, emphasized 5:00 pm Jewish Enrichment Program
how this annual pro- 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota
gram is in keeping with Register at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ
The Gan at Temple Si-
nai’s mission of grow- For more information please contact Sara Steinmetz at
ing minds, strengthening 941.925.0770 or Sara@ChabadOfSarasota.com.
bodies and nurturing SPONSORED BY Sarasota-Manatee
souls.
FAMILY Chabad

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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.