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38A February 2020 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Join young families at “Strawberry Fields Tot Shabbat”

This program is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
oung Jewish and interfaith of hand sanitizer!), families will par- story with Temple Emanu-El Associate org/events. For more information,
families are warmly invited ticipate in an age-appropriate outdoor Rabbi Michael Shefrin. Families are please call Rabbi Michael Shefrin at
Yto spend Shabbat in the straw- Shabbat worship experience, featur- then invited to unpack and enjoy their 941.371.2788. We look forward to cel-
berry fields at “Strawberry Fields Tot ing songs, blessings, movement, and a brown-bag lunches. We will then head ebrating Tot Shabbat with you in the
Shabbat” on Saturday, February 29 at to the strawberry fields to pick fresh strawberry fields! For more informa-
11:00 a.m. at Hunsader Farms. delicious strawberries for dessert. The tion about PJ Library, please contact
A very special opportunity to cel- morning will finish up with a train ride Andrea Eiffert at aeiffert@jfedsrq.org
ebrate Shabbat, the blessings of nature, as well as mini ice cream cups for all or 941.552.6308.
and the taste of fresh-picked strawber- the little ones. Although
ries, “Strawberry Fields Tot Shabbat” this special event is de-
is one of Temple Emanu-El’s signature signed especially for
events, and is proudly presented in families with children
partnership with The Jewish Federa- up to age 6, older kids
tion of Sarasota-Manatee and PJ Li- are also warmly invited.
brary. Spaces are lim-
This wonderful morning will be- ited for “Strawberry
gin with socializing with old and new Fields Tot Shabbat,”
friends as children explore the play- and early registration
ground area and feed the animals in is encouraged. Please
the newly enhanced petting zoo. Af- Sasha Leopold and Eliana Lasko-Scott reserve your family’s The Weber and Feld families enjoyed the train ride
ter playtime (and generous spritzes at last year’s Strawberry Fields Tot Shabbat spot at www.jfedsrq. at last year’s Strawberry Fields Tot Shabbat

Sarasota BBYO Menorah Building Workshop

This program is sponsored by a huge hit for families
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
By Jessica Zimmerman, Associate Regional Dir., North Florida Region This program is sponsored by
n December, Sarasota BBYO gath- inspiring platform from which the The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
ered for two exciting events. The best and brightest teen and adult lead- amilies from around the area got together to prepare for Chanukah.
Ifirst was a movie night and pot- ers from across the Jewish world (and in the Chanukah spirit with a In addition to building and paint-
luck. BBYO teens enjoyed Grease in a beyond) unite to celebrate, dream and FHome Depot Menorah Building ing menorahs, children received a
movie room with lots of pizza and take action to continue strengthening Workshop on Sunday, December 8. The Chanukah gift bag with their very
snacks. One week later, Sarasota hosted the future. sounds of children laughing, hammers own menorahs and glow-in-the-dark
Tampa BBYO for Global Shabbat, an With nearly 5,000 total attendees, banging and Chanukah music playing Chanukah toys. They got their faces
international BBYO initiative to cre- opportunities to participate in direct brought the festive atmosphere of Cha- painted, prepared Chanukah cards
ate something meaningful around the service and unique Shabbat services, nukah to Home Depot. It was exciting for residents at Aviva - A Campus for
theme of Shabbat. Twenty teens gath- and appearances from very special to see close to 100 children gathering Senior Life, tasted delicious latkes
ered for this special event that encom- guests – to name a few things to look and doughnuts, and enjoyed a Cha-
passed Havdalah, unique programming forward to – IC 2020 is going to be off nukah Stick-It Together Art Project.
crafted by BBYO teens themselves, the charts. Rabbi Mendy Bukiet spoke about the
and lots of food. To be added to our email list and message of Chanukah and the impor-
This month, our BBYO teens are receive updates about BBYO program- tance of adding light in the world with
pumped for International Convention ming, email me at jesszimmerman@ acts of goodness and kindness.
(IC) in Dallas on February 13-17. IC bbyo.org. I hope to hear from you and Three children were the lucky win-
has become an unparalleled conven- welcome you to Sarasota BBYO. ners of a Maccabot Chanukah Dancing
ing, offering a powerful, strategic and Robot and an Emoji Menorah.
The Menorah Building Work-
shop was organized and sponsored by
Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood
Ranch, The Jewish Federation of
Sarasota-Manatee, PJ Library and
Carly and Stella Guido Home Depot.

READ—SING—DANCE—GATHER—GROW

PJ Library has partnered with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-
®
Manatee to provide families raising Jewish children with the gift
of free, high-quality children’s books, music, and resources that
foster deeper engagement with Jewish life in our community.

Join one of our PJ programs below
to start enhancing your family’s Jewish journey.

Children Ages 6 mo. thru 8 years

Sign-up at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ

Children Ages 8 thru 12 years

The Balas family enjoys the Menorah Building Workshop
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aeiffert@jfedsrq.org
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