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Your Guide to Celebrating Israel @ 70 in Sarasota-Manatee Volume 8, No. 1 2018 Edition 108 pages USPS Permit No. 167

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From the Executive Director

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is proud to present this special edition of Connections magazine in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary of statehood. Our Federation has a longstanding history of supporting the State of Israel. Through solidarity, education, friendship and activism, we bring together members of the Jewish community, local ministerial associations, area synagogues, interfaith organizations, and people of all ages and backgrounds to advocate and show their love for Israel. Connections was designed to provide our community with resources that educate and raise awareness about Israel and its people, culture and traditions. We are thrilled that so many organizations in Sarasota-Manatee will be joining the celebration of this significant milestone in Israel’s history by hosting lectures, food festivals, children’s programs, film screenings and more…all the details of which you can find here in Connections. Be sure to keep this magazine handy throughout the year so you won’t miss any of the fun! On behalf of the The Federation’s board and staff, I invite you to join us in the celebration of Israel @ 70! We look forward to seeing you! – Howard Tevlowitz

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Table of Contents

FEDERATION.............................................12-19

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee...........12-16 Heller Community Relations Committee.......................17 Federation Grants to Overseas Organizations.......18-19

ARTS & CULTURE.......................................20-45

News and Information....................................................20-21 Film/Books/Music....................................................................22 Festivals/Celebrations.....................................................24-30 Jewish/Israeli Food...........................................................32-33 Federation Holocaust Services...........................................34 Speakers/Lectures/Classes.....................................35-45

DIRECTORY...............................................46-51

Israel Tech Innovation...........................................................64 15 Ways Israel Amazed and Inspired in 2016........65-67 Maps.........................................................................68 The Four Cultures of Israel............................................70-73 Prime Ministers of Israel......................................................74 Presidents of Israel.................................................................75 Heroes of Israel..................................................................76-77

FOCUS ON YOUTH....................................78-87

Federation and other Programs...................................78-85 Directory.........................................................................86-87

CALENDAR.............................................88-101

Community Events.........................................................88-100 Candle Lighting Times........................................................101 Jewish Holidays.....................................................................101

ISRAEL @ 70...............................................52-77

INDEX........................................................103 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS.....................104

Synagogues.......................................................................46-48 Organizations.....................................................................49-51

The Balfour Declaration.................................................52-54 Zionism.....................................................................................55 Israel: The More You Know...................................................56 Demographic and Factual Information..........................57 Advocating for Israel........................................................58-59 Israel and the United Nations............................................60 Jewish Federation Missions.................................................61 Ethiopian Jewry.......................................................................62 Israel and Sarasota-Manatee...............................................63

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NEWCOMERS!

Looking to connect with other members of the Jewish community? We want to help you with your transition to the Sarasota-Manatee area, and help you feel at home. Our mid-size community offers the benefits of a large city with the hospitality of a small townâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a multitude of synagogues, Jewish organizations, and cultural events. Join us for a complimentary NEWCOMERS RECEPTION, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 5:00 PM at The Francis, 1289 N Palm Avenue, Sarasota. Please refer to page 30 for details. QUESTIONS? Contact Ilene Fox

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TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM is a full-service synagogue which offers a variety of worship services including daily minyan, Shabbat, Festival and High Holy Day services, and services for children. Services are a wonderful mix of traditional melodies, Hebrew songs, Torah chanting, and joyous spirit. We welcome you to find your Jewish home here at Temple Beth Sholom. Our kehillah values congregational diversity and encourages innovative and uplifting experiences. TBS will proactively promote involvement across all age groups, with an enhanced emphasis on engaging and retaining young families. We encourage unaffiliated Jews of all denominations to join with us and help build an outstanding and sustainable Jewish community.

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Ritual Involvement touching on all aspects of Jewish life

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Judaica Shop variety of items for your holiday, gift and every day needs

Judaica Museum and Holocaust Garden reflecting the eclectic culture of our Jewish life

Youth Group serving our youth, 3rd–12th grade Sisterhood and Men’s Club where adult congregants enjoy friendship

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• Megemeria: Ethiopian-Israeli jewelry • Traditional Israeli Foods • Christian Goods and Judaica • Birthday Party for Israel in Kids Section • Children’s Choir from Community Day School • Israeli Music • Sights, Smells and Tastes of Israel!

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY

by attending our WE LOVE ISRAEL SHUK: a place for gathering, shopping, tasting new treats, finding new jewelry or Judaica, and experiencing life like an Israeli! Vendors will wow you with their challah covers, sparkling Ethiopian Israelimade jewelry or the perfect mezuzah for your home. Musicians and speakers will share their love for Israel.

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If so, please email a high resolution digital copy to israel70@jfedsrq.org and be sure to include a short note about where and when it was taken. Your submissions will be used to create the “Israel From the Eyes of the Community” display at the Shuk! B Y

QUESTIONS? Contact Co-Chairs Rosann Black at RosannIsrael70@gmail.com or Melissa Howard at MelissaIsrael70@gmail.com For more information, contact Jessi Sheslow at jsheslow@jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109

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he mission of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota- or in Israel and in 70 countries around the world Manatee is to strengthen Jewish life and identity through The American Jewish Joint Distribution Comin our community, provide for Jewish people in mittee and The Jewish Agency for Israel. need, and promote support for Israel. We are commitIn addition to underwriting numerous social welted to our vision of a vibrant Jewish community. We feel fare programs, all Federation programs are now geared that one of the best ways to build community is by col- toward one or more of the following goals: (1) ensurlaborating with people and organizations who share our ing a vibrant Jewish future, (2) ensuring the safety vision. We are so fortunate and security of Israel, and to have many partners, both (3) fighting anti-Semitism religious and secular, who and BDS. embrace our values and are We believe that ongoing willing to work together on educational opportunities new and exciting initiatives are key to combating bigthat impact the lives of indiotry, racism, bullying and viduals here in our commuanti-Semitism. In order to nity and around the world. accomplish this, we work The Jewish Federation of together with educational Sarasota-Manatee has been a institutions, the faith comcommunity leader in grantmunity, and area non-profit ing funds for vital programs organizations. and initiatives over the past We believe deeply in To strengthen Jewish life decade. Federation has bethe importance of interfaith and identity in our community, come more than social proinitiatives to help build a provide for Jewish people in need, grams, social welfare and strong and healthy commuand promote support for Israel. services. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about policy, nity. Our Jewish Federation advocacy, Zionism and makis viewed as the premier ing sure Holocaust survivors interfaith connector in and seniors in distress get the Sarasota-Manatee area. the support they need. These Through our work with are the kinds of programs and initiatives that are sup- the Robert and Esther Heller Community Relations ported by our Jewish Federation. Committee, we have established strong partnerships We strive to improve the human condition, es- with the Sarasota and Manatee Ministerial Associapecially for those in need or at risk, whether in our tions, the Catholic Diocese, NAACP Sarasota Chapter, local community through our partnership with JFCS, Unidos Now and hundreds of clergy throughout our

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Federation two-county area. Federation’s clarity regarding interfaith activities is one of the more pointed changes Federation has made over the last five years. Our focus is on increasing the teaching of acceptance and understanding within our public schools and through our arts community; building relationships with other minority communities; and continuing to strengthen our relationships with faith-based and not-for-profit communities. Being a good and active neighbor is a major component of supporting Jewish needs locally, as well as a primary Jewish tenet. On our Interfaith Mission in 2017, we had the opportunity to travel with representatives from the Community Foundation of Sarasota, NAACP Sarasota Chapter, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, Ringling School of Art + Design and more. We have already seen the impact that the trip to Israel has made on these and other organizations. For example, Economic Development Corporation is planning to return to Israel in late 2017 with additional members of their team to scout potential partnerships for businesses in our area. We work together with our partners to bring Israel to our community through various events and programs; as well, we have a longstanding commitment of providing Israel travel experiences to teens and young adults, families and leadership of the Jewish and secular community. This year, our Federation is focused on a communitywide celebration of Israel @ 70. This theme will run through many of our programs. In an effort to expand Connections2018

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DECEMBER 10 Temple Beth Israel DECEMBER 12 Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch DECEMBER 17 Chabad of Sarasota DECEMBER 17 Chabad of Venice & North Port Chabad of Venice & North Port JANUARY 16 JANUARY 23 JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY 14 FEBRUARY 25 FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 8 –10 MARCH 25 APRIL 15

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Temple Sinai

EVENT NAME* Documentary: Egyptian Jewry Chanukah Israel Celebration A Taste of Chanukah 2017 Chanukah Israel Klezmer Festival Jerusalem Uncovered: The Archaelogical Claim to Jerusalem Luncheon: Israel-Mote Partnership

10th Annual Food Festival Celebrating Israel Chabad of Venice & North Port Lecture: Raid on Entebbe SaBra Hadassah Education Day: Jewish Genetic Diseases Temple Beth Sholom Rescuing Syria’s Jews: Dr. Judy Feld Carr Jewish Congregation of Venice Shalom Shuk 70 – An Israeli Market Place Israel Pub Night Temple Emanu-El A World of Jazz – Jazz Club of Sarasota Sarasota Jazz Festival Sarasota Jewish Chorale Remembering to Rejoicing: The Legacy of Anne Frank and the Miracle of Israel Jewish Genealogical Society Israel Heritage Celebration of Southwest Florida

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Federation the program to impact as many people as possible, we are partnering with synagogues, churches, arts organizations and other non-profits to support their Israelthemed programming. Our Israel @ 70 chairs, Rosann Black and Melissa Howard, have selected a number of thought-provoking and fun events designed to deepen our community’s connection to Israel.

Our Federation proudly welcomed our newest Israeli Shaliach, Maor Ben-Arie, to Sarasota-Manatee earlier this year. This position is a partnership between Federation, Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, and Community Day School. Maor is working with individuals

of all ages to bring Israel to our community through education, interesting programs and thoughtful conversation. As a Federation, it is our goal to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday by honoring its cultural, artistic and historical achievements. And it is our goal to honor Israel for being a humanitarian democracy seeking a just peace for its people. We are proud to be a major supporter of Israel, through providing missions so that all ages can be exposed to the miraculous Israel experience firsthand; through Israel celebrations and programs presented locally; through education and advocacy on Israel’s behalf; and through funding of critical social and human services in Israel. Our support for Israel is fervent and enduring. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our entire community!

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Honoring the Italian community

Ethiopian-Israeli Hip Hop Concert FEBRUARY 18 Ethiopian-Israeli Cultural Day FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 26

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ince its inception, the Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative, now called the Heller Community Relations Committee (CRC), has been our community’s leading pro-Israel voice. Through the years it became much more and for many more people. We have successfully integrated education about anti-Semitism and our interfaith communities as well. The CRC has advocated for peace and security in Israel through education, information and

community awareness; raised awareness of and actively confronted anti-Semitism and global radical Islam; and directly addressed anti-Israel activities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. CRC has made these efforts through educational programs, community outreach and partnerships with Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and public officials. In the last few years, anti-Semitism on the college campus

has risen and even infiltrated one of our hometown colleges. Our response is the initiative Fighting Anti-Semitism Today. The “TODAY” is critical in this task force. We are not working to educate about anti-Semitism of the Catholic Church pre-Nostra aetate, anti-Semitism of King Ferdinand II and the Spanish Inquisition, or even anti-Semitism in early 1930s Europe. It is now important to battle anti-Semitism of TODAY. In 2015, the anti-Semitism of TODAY was BDS on the college campus. In 2017, the anti-Semitism of TODAY is bomb threats to Jewish organizations, and neoNazis proudly marching in our streets. The Heller CRC engages all of our community, including thousands of non-Jewish Israel supporters, by speaking about these issues and opening missions to Israel to civic groups, churches and other organizations and religious institutions. Our greatest strength is the relationships we’ve built in the community. You might think there’s no reason for Jews in the Diaspora to advocate for Israel, because it’s already established and thriving, right? Wrong. We need your help, your advocacy, activism and friendship. To learn more, please visit www.sarasotalovesisrael.com.

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Federation Federation Grants to Overseas Organizations Children - $10,000 American Friends of Leket Israel: Meal Rescue for Holocaust Survivors and Seniors in Need - $15,000 American Friends of Yad Eliezer: Feed a Baby - $10,000 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: relief for elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union - $19,000 Chaverim Israel Family: Free Pharmacy program - $20,000 Galilee Medical Center: Underground Control Room for emergencies - $14,000 Hand in Hand: Center for JewishArab Education in Israel: School in Kfar Saba - $18,000 Hatzolah: Ambulance for the Jerusalem Area Project - $15,000 Jerusalem College of Technology/ Lev Academic Center: Education for Ethiopians Program - $10,000 The Jewish Agency for Israel: Choosing Tomorrow La’ad - $15,000

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With your help, we can continue making strides to end hunger.

while, simultaneously, one third of all food produced is wasted. Leket Israel’s mission is to rescue excess food from hotels, caterers, farmers, army bases, and others and distributing it to the hungry.

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The Jewish Agency for Israel: Wings – Services for Lone Immigrant Soldiers - $18,000 Mote Marine Laboratory: MoteIsrael Cooperative Marine Research Program (MIC) - $10,000 NATAL: Israel Trauma Center for Victims of Terror and War: Clinical Trauma Treatment for Children in NATAL’s Clinical Unit - $15,000 Orr Shalom: Safety Net Program for At-Risk Babies - $15,000 A Warm Home for Every Soldier: Adoptive Families for New Immigrant Lone Soldiers - $15,000 Yad Ezra V’Shulamit: Feed a Baby program - $20,000 Yashar LaChayal: Needy Soldier Supply Closet - $15,000 ZAKA Search and Rescue: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - $16,000 ZAKA Search and Rescue: Resilience Training in Belgium and France - $18,000

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he Overseas Granting Committee and the Women’s Giving Circle of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee granted a total of $350,000 to non-profit organizations in Israel in 2017 to support projects that directly impact the lives of Jews in Israel and overseas through education, security and disaster preparedness, social services, elder care and more. Our Overseas Granting Committee, chaired by Nelle Miller and Steve Lewis, chose 20 deserving projects from the 107 grant applications they received. These grants are designed to protect and care for Jews in places and at times when they are most vulnerable or in need. The committee granted a total of $300,000 to the following projects: American Committee for Lehosheet Yad: In-patient activities and support services - $12,000 American Friends of Jordan River Village: Creating a Future for Sick

Every woman matters here. The Women’s Giving Circle [ “Ma’agal Nashim”] is a giving circle that empowers women as funders, decision makers and agents of change. Each member contributes the same amount, and each has an equal voice in directing our funds. The giving circle model multiplies individual actions, creating a tremendous collective impact. In the last four years, we have distributed more than $133,000 in grants to nonprofits in Israel that help women and children of all backgrounds live safer, healthier and more meaningful lives. OUR MISSION To enhance the lives of Jewish women and children who are in need of help and live in Israel.

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The Federation’s Women’s Giving Circle, Ma’agal Nashim (Circle of Women), awards grants to organizations in Israel benefiting women and children. Its mission is to practice tikkun olam (improving the world) through a circle of caring women in order to enhance the lives of Jewish women and children in Israel. The group, founded four years ago by Ros Mazur and Karen Bernstein, and now chaired by Adrea Sukin, received 88 applications and chose 10 projects to fund in 2017 with a total of $50,000. Grants were made to the following: Artists4Israel: Healing Arts Kits to prevent PTSD in children in crises - $5,000 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: SULAMOT (music for social change) project - $6,000 Ethiopian National Project: SPACE (School Performance and Community Empowerment) scholastic assistance for Ethiopian-Israeli girls - $5,000 Shabtai Levi Home: sexual abuse survivor therapy at the Mother/ Child unit - $6,000 Mavoi Satum: emotional support for mesoravort get (Jewish women denied a divorce) - $6,000 Orr Shalom: clothing and equipment packs for orphans at risk - $6,000 Krembo Wings: Youth Movement for Children: Community Leaders Counselor Training (Tsfat Branch) - $6,000 Bat Melech: animal-assisted therapy for children who are victims of domestic abuse - $2,000 Economic Empowerment for Women: A Business of One’s Own program - $5,000 Crossroads: Teen Crisis Hotline - $3,000 For more information about Federation’s Overseas Granting Committee or the Women’s Giving Circle, contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org.

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he Jewish News of SarasotaManatee is now recognized as one of the leading Jewish community newspapers in the country. Published monthly by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the newspaper serves as a major source of Jewish news and information for the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community. In addition to more than 10,000 subscribers, the newspaper can be found in all area temples and synagogues in Sarasota-Manatee, as well as our partner agencies, public libraries and various businesses in the area. Serving the community for over 45 years, the newspaper, first published in 1971, has gone through several design, paper, size and editorial changes. Most issues have between 36 and 48 pages. Each month, readers of The Jewish News get news and updates on all Jewish-related local events, including the Jewish Film Festival, family programs, book study groups, timely lectures, theatrical performances, food festivals and comedy nights. They also get updates from local synagogues and Jewish organizations. It is the place they turn to for Federation updates, community news, Jewish Happenings, photos of recent events, and features on local leaders. The newspaper also has a Focus on Youth section, Israel & the Jewish World items, commentary pieces and general Jewish interest articles. Ted Epstein, editor/designer of Connections, has been the managing editor and designer of The Jewish News

since August 2009. The mission of The Jewish News is to be the source of news and features of special interest to the Jewish community of Sarasota-Manatee; to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions in the Jewish community; and to communicate the mission, activities and achievements of the Federation and its Jewish partners. In accomplishing this mission, the newspaper seeks to: • Celebrate Jewish life in SarasotaManatee • Inform, enrich and entertain its readers • Strengthen Jewish identity and facilitate participation in Jewish community life • Provide an efficient advertising and editorial network to businesses that serve our area • Provide dynamic and effective outreach to the Jewish and interfaith community • Provide a forum for discussion to engage and educate the Jewish family The latest issue can be viewed online at www.TheJewishNews.org. For more information about The Jewish News or to receive a subscription, please call 941.371.4546 x0 or send an email to info@jfedsrq.org. We welcome editorial submissions from the community. Send them to jewishnews18@gmail.com. For advertising questions, contact Robin Leonardi at The Federation at 941.552.6307 or rleonardi@jfedsrq.org.

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News and Information e-newsletter

ach week, the Federation emails a community newsletter with the latest information on upcoming community events and cultural activities, news from Israel and the Jewish world and more. When there’s fastbreaking news, you’ll get an alert as well. To sign up, visit www.jfedsrq.org and click on the “Get Updates” link at the top of each page, or send an email to info@jfedsrq.org.

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isitors to www.jfedsrq.org will find a wealth of information, including upcoming Federation and community events, a community directory, program descriptions, education opportunities, Holocaust Awareness, Federation partners and sponsors, and links to the online version of The Jewish News monthly newspaper and this publication. There are also sections that provide information on where you can get help, such as camp incentive grants, education scholarships, and senior services. The website makes it easy to learn about ways you can support your Federation and how you can get involved.

Community Calendar

he Federation maintains a calendar for meetings and events of all Jewish organizations in the area. Visit the Community Calendar page at www.jfedsrq.org and you’ll find extensive listings of events for today, this week, this month and throughout the year. You can search for events by keyword, a range of dates, or the hosting organization. Have an event you’d like to make the community aware of? You can add it to the calendar as well.

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The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the JCC Association, the Israeli Consulate General in Miami and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, invites you to celebrate Israel @ 70! The Jewish Federation will be screening a variety of recent and classic Israeli films throughout the year at libraries in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

These screenings are FREE and open to the public; RSVP required. For details, visit jfedsrq.org/jff18 This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture. Naiditch Family Foundation

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Films/Books/Music 9th Annual Jewish TBS Idelson TBS Book Review Film Festival Library Film and Discussion emple Beth Sholom’s Idelson LiMatinee Series brary offers reviews on books

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s ninth annual Jewish Film Festival will be held March 8-18. The event will feature multiple films with Opening Night at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; Closing Night Festivities will be held at the Sahib Shriners Convention Hall; all other films will be screened at the Regal Hollywood 20 in downtown Sarasota. The goal of the festival is to expose viewers to a variety of films that showcase Israel’s history, culture and people in honor of Israel @ 70. These films can inform one’s thinking, cause us to laugh or cry, and help us gain a better understanding of the issues facing Israel today. For more info, contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfed srq.org, or visit www.jfedsrq.org/events.

he Idelson Library is pleased to announce the continuation of its Matinee Film Series with a new state-of-the-art video projector. The films are shown in the Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall (1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota) at 1:15 p.m. Refreshments, including popcorn, are served courtesy of the Men’s Club. A question-and-answer session follows each film. The suggested donation is $3 for Temple Beth Sholom members and $5 for nonmembers. All of these films have received wide acclaim at Jewish Film Festivals throughout the country. For more information, call 941.955.8121. Upcoming films: December 21: Inside Hana’s Suitcase January 25: The Women’s Balcony February 15: Inventing Our Life: The Kibbutz Experiment

that present unusual perspectives on the Jewish experience. The programs are held in the Band/Desenberg Chapel (1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota) at 1:15 p.m. Light refreshments are served in the chapel lobby. For more information, call Arlene Hamburger at 941.921.2554. Upcoming reviews: December 6: Dr. Earl Prohofsky will review Einstein: The Life of a Genius by Walter Isaacson January 17: Dr. Ralph Levitt will review Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World by Seth M. Siegel February 7: Harold Halpern will review Herzl’s Vision: Theodor Herzl and the Foundation of the Jewish State by Shlomo Avineri

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oin The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee as we celebrate Ethiopian-Israeli culture with Café Shahor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee), an Ethiopian Israeli hiphop duo, on February 17 and 18. The events are chaired by Simone Knego. The Saturday night event will be held at the Sahib Shriners Convention Hall in Sarasota; the Sunday event will be held at Temple Sinai and will be family-friendly. For more information, please contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org, or visit www.jfedsrq. org/israel70.

Chabad of Sarasota’s A Taste of Chanukah

habad of Sarasota invites you to its Community Chanukah Festival Israel-Style. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the event takes place on Sunday, December 17 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Admission is $5 per person; free for children under 13. For more information, visit atasteofchanukah.com or call 941.925.0770. Here are some highlights: Enjoy a performance by Comic Daredevil Bello Nock Live entertainment and performance by BMX Trick Stars Ride the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Large balloon menorah Enjoy catered kosher food prepared by the area’s finest caterers, including Michael’s On East and Munchies 420 Cafe Latkes, sufganiyot, pretzels, popcorn carts and more Slide down the Hermon mountain from a large 4-ton snow slide Enjoy bungee jumping and Orbitron game Live music, magicians, arts & crafts, face painting and more

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Festivals/Celebrations We Love Israel Shuk/Marketplace

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n honor of Israel’s 70 anniversary of statehood, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee will host the We Love Israel Shuk on Sunday, January 14 on The Federation Campus. The event is chaired by Rosann Black and Melissa Howard. The Shuk (the Hebrew word for an open-air market) is a place for gathering, shopping, entertainment, food and experiencing life like an Israeli! Vendors will sell Judaica, jewelry and art; food vendors like Michael’s On East and Louies Modern will bring you traditional Israeli cuisine; kids will have an area just for them with games and activities; and from the main stage, you’ll be entertained by musicians and hear from speakers who love Israel and what it stands for. Admission is free! For more information, please contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org, or visit www.jfedsrq. org/israel70. th

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Arts & Culture Yom HaAtzmaut/ Israel Family Education

emple Emanu-El Religious School is known for hands-on learning and captivating Jewish educational experiences for children and teens – and the school’s recent expansion into family education will take on a decidedly Israeli twist this year! Temple Emanu-El is proud to announce that a family learning program centered on Yom HaAtzmaut – Israeli Independence Day – and Israel will take place in the spring. With various learning stations; experiential opportunities to explore Israel’s culture, art, food and music; and lessons and projects for parents and children to engage in together, this promises to be a very special morning connecting families with Israel. Whether families have visited

Festivals/Celebrations Israel and know our homeland well, or are just beginning to forge a connection to Israel, all will be uplifted and enriched by this intergenerational learning experience. For more information, please call 941.379.1997.

Chanukah Israel Celebration

very year, Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch draws hundreds to its popular Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year, Chabad will be celebrating Chanukah with an Israeli-themed event. The event will feature a concert

with The Freylach Band, an Israel Charity Box Menorah, Israeli-style kosher food, Kona Ice Truck, Chanukah art, face painting, doughnut decorating, hot latkes, Judah the Maccabee, dreidel mascot, dreidel moon bounce, Chanukah Storytime Booth, Latke Bike, raffles and more. The community is invited to spread the light and donate to eight different charities in Israel with the eight charity box candles featured on the Israel Charity Box Menorah. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Admission is free with nominal food fees. This event is sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Lakewood Ranch Main Street. For more information, please call 941.752.3030, email info@chabad ofbradenton.com or visit www.chabad ofbradenton.com.

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Festivals/Celebrations Women’s Day Luncheon

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee sponsors the annual Women’s Day Luncheon which provides an opportunity for women to come together around a theme they can all relate to while enjoying an inspiring speaker and a delicious lunch. This event is held annually in December and has featured speakers such as Paula Abdul, Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim and Campbell Brown. This year’s event features U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman. For more information on the Women’s Day Luncheon, please contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org.

Newcomers Reception

re you new to Sarasota-Manatee or new to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee? Join The Federation at its annual Newcomers Reception on January 11 at 5:00 p.m. to meet and connect with others in the community and learn about upcoming programs and events. This free event will be held at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Avenue, Sarasota. RSVP required at www.jfedsrq.org/ events or contact Ilene Fox at ifox@ jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2111.

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Synagogues Congregation Kol HaNeshama Services at Southgate Community Center 3145 Southgate Circle Sarasota, FL 34239 941.244.2042 office@congkh.org www. congkh.org Rabbi Jennifer Singer Post-Denominational Books & Bagels Group, Scholar-inResidence, Social Action Committee, At-Home Shabbat Dinners, Meditation Group, Jewish Film Club, Adult Education

Congregation Ner Tamid P. O. Box 10261 Bradenton, FL 34282 941.755.1231 shalom@nertamidflorida.org www.nertamidflorida.org Rena Morano, Rabbinic Associate Rabbi Barbara Aiello, Rabbinic Advisor Pluralistic Adult Education, Jewish Life Cycle Events, Dinner & Movie Nights, Holiday Events

Jewish Congregation of Venice 600 N. Auburn Rd. Venice, FL 34292 941.484.2022 jcvenice2@gmail.com www.jewishcongregationofvenice.org Rabbi Harold Caminker Independent, Inclusive Library, Art & Artifacts Collection, Holocaust Torah, Memorial Park, Education Enrichment, Film Series, Jewish Food Festival

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Temple Beth El Bradenton/ Lakewood Ranch 5150 Peridia Blvd. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 941.755.4900 tbebradentonfl@yahoo.com www.templebethelbradenton.com Rabbi Michael Sternfield Reform International Film Series, Religious School, Adult Education, Sisterhood and Men’s Club, Monthly Musical Havdalah

Temple Beth El - North Port 12711 Tamiami Trail S. North Port, FL 34287 941.423.0300 admin@templebethelnorthport.org www.templebethelnorthport.org Bruce Chudacoff, President Conservative/Egalitarian

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Temple Beth Israel 567 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 35228 941.383.3428 info@tbi-lbk.org www.tbi-lbk.org Rabbi Stephen L. Sniderman Reform Judaica Shop, Library, Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity, 92Y@TBI, Scholar-in-Residence, Kallah Scholar, Summer 2018 Israeli Film Series

Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.371.2788 info@sarasotatemple.org www.sarasotatemple.org Senior Rabbi Brenner J. Glickman Assistant Rabbi Michael A. Shefrin Reform Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Adult Education, Social Action, Israel Committee, Family Programs, Film Series

Temple Beth Sholom 1050 South Tuttle Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237 941.955.8121 info@templebethsholomfl.org www.templebethsholomfl.org Rabbi Michael Werbow Conservative Judaica Shop, Idelson Library, Daily Minyan, Kosher Kitchen & Catering/Room Rental, Men’s Club & Sisterhood, Youth Groups, Cemetery

Temple Sinai 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34231 941.924.1802 office@SinaiSRQ.org www.SinaiSRQ.org Rabbi Michael Churgel Reform Jewish Food Festival, Lifelong Learning, Social Action, Holiday Programming & Dinners, Religious/ Hebrew School, Preschool, Summer Preschool Camp

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 580 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232 www.jfedsrq.org Howard Tevlowitz, Executive Director 941.371.4546 info@jfedsrq.org

American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) www.afmda.org Southeast Region 561.835.0510 southeast@afmda.org American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) www.aipac.org Florida Regional Office 954.382.6110 flreg@aipac.org

Association of Professional Jewish Artists and the Institute for Jewish Spiritual Education 1532 Pelican Point Dr., BA241 Sarasota, FL 34231 Rabbi Goldie Milgram and Joan L. Davidson, Co-Chairs 914.500.5696 rebgoldie@gmail.com artjoand@aol.com

AVIVA: A Campus For Senior Life www.avivaseniorlife.org Jay Solomon, CEO 941.225.8369

American Jewish Committee (AJC) www.ajc.org Brian Lipton, Regional Director, AJC West Coast Florida 941.365.4955 liptonb@ajc.org

American Technion Society Technion-Israel Institute of Technology www.ats.org Gulf Coast Chapter 941.378.1500 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) http://florida.adl.org 561.988.2900 florida@adl.org

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Directory Brandeis National Committee BNC Sarasota www.brandeis.edu/bnc/ Ellen Klein, Membership Vice President 941.351.6762 ellenforbrandeis@gmail.com Consulate General of Israel to Florida & Puerto Rico www.consulateisrael.com 305.925.9400

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) www.fidf.org 561.483.2771 boca@fidf.org

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Hadassah, Greater Venice Chapter Harriet Davidson, President 941.492.6025 rklein2692@gmail.com

Hadassah, SaBra Chapter P.O. Box 19992 Sarasota, FL 34276 Susan Prohofsky, President 941.404.6636 susanprohofsky@gmail.com

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. 2688 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34237 www.jfcs-cares.org Heidi Brown, President/CEO 941.366.2224 info@jfcs-cares.org

Jewish Genealogical Society 4462 Violet Avenue Sarasota, FL 34233 www.jgsswf.org Kim Sheintal, JGS of SWFL President 941.921.1433 klapshein@aol.com

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Jewish War Veterans of Sarasota/ Manatee Counties, Post 172 1957 N. Honore Ave., #C414 Sarasota, FL 34235 Stan Levinson, Commander 941.907.6720 stanlevinson172@gmail.com

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Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council, Inc., supporting AVIVA www.avivaseniorlife.org/foundation. html Scott Anderson, VP of Philanthropy 941.357.1609 Sarasota-Manatee Chevra Kadisha 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 Men: 941.484.2790 Women: 941.349.3611

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Sister Cities Association of Sarasota 1626 Stickney Point Road, #102 Sarasota, FL 34231 http://sarasotasistercities.org/en/city/ tel-mond-israel Sid Krupkin, SCAS City Director for Tel Mond 941.400.0956 skrupkin@aol.com State of Israel Bonds www.israelbonds.com Florida West Coast Monica DiGiovanni 727.282.1124 tampa@israelbonds.com

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100 years of international recognition of the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in their historic homeland, the Land of Israel. Source: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs ovember 2, 2017, marked 100 years since the Balfour Declaration, a historic statement of sympathy issued by the British government for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel. Lord Arthur James Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary, penned the historic letter on behalf of the British Government, to Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild, a prominent leader

of Britain’s Jewish community. The Declaration expressed the British government’s recognition of and support for the inalienable right of the Jewish people for self-determination in their historical homeland, the Land of Israel. (The Declaration refers to the Land of Israel as “Palestine,” since this was the common geographical denomination of the area at the time, without any

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political or ethnic connotation. Everyone living there was called “Palestinian,” Jew and Arab alike.) British Prime Minister Theresa May has described the Balfour Declaration as “one of the most important letters in history.” Meanwhile, the British government recently stated that, “establishing a homeland for the Jewish people in the land to which they had such strong historical and religious ties was the right and moral thing to do, particularly against the background of centuries of persecution.” Balfour Reflects International Support for Jewish Sovereignty Moreover, far from acting alone, Great Britain was actually part of a major international consensus supporting Zionism, the aspiration of the Jewish people to restore their independence and sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Prior to issuing the declaration, Great Britain coordinated with its allies. - On June 4, 1917, several months before the Balfour Declaration, the French government issued a letter by its Foreign Minister, Jules Cambon, which endorsed the Zionist cause: “...it would be a deed of justice and of reparation to assist, by the protection of the Allied Powers, in the renaissance of the Jewish nationality in that land from which the people of Israel were exiled so many centuries ago...” In October 1917, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson told the British

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Israel @ 70 that he approved their plan for a declaration in favor of the Jewish people’s national movement, and in August 1918, he said so publicly. He based his policy on the new principle he introduced to international relations: a people’s right to self-determination. In May 1918, the Italian government pledged to help facilitate the establishment of a Jewish national center (“centro nazionale ebraico”). In January 1919, Japan stated that it would “gladly take note of the Zionist aspirations.” Similar endorsements then came from Chinese leaders and Siam (Thailand). While Great Britain acted in conjunction with other nations, the Balfour Declaration stands apart from these other endorsements in that it became part of the 1922 mandate issued by the

League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations. The League of Nations decision was a major milestone: it granted official recognition from the international community to the Jewish national movement, which led to Israel’s independence on May 14, 1948, and to Israel’s admission to the UN on May 11, 1949, as its 59th member. After almost 2,000 years of yearning, the Jewish people restored their home and sovereignty in the Land of Israel. 100 Years of Arab Rejection The Balfour Declaration recognized not only the inalienable rights of the Jewish people, but it also stipulated that “nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine.” The Balfour Declaration made clear that supporting Jewish rights did not preclude the rights and liberties of the Arab side.

In a similar vein, throughout the decades, the Zionist dream encompassed respect for and coexistence with all people in the region, including the Palestinian Arabs. This vision was most clearly outlined in Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which states that all citizens, irrespective of race, religion or gender, have equal rights. Today, some 20% of Israel’s population is comprised of Arab citizens, who enjoy full rights and liberties and serve in prominent positions in law, politics, medicine and other fields. The Jewish leadership at the time of the Balfour Declaration, as today, sought to cooperate with their Arab neighbors. Chaim Weizmann, who represented the World Zionist Organization, and Emir Feisal (one of the most prominent Arab leaders) signed an agreement in 1919 to work together to bring about the aspirations of both

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Israel @ 70 the Jews and the Arabs of the region. Unfortunately, this precedent did not last long. Throughout the 20th century, extremist Arab leaders rejected Jewish rights, promoted an exclusivist worldview that the land only belonged to them, and encouraged violent attacks on the Jewish population. This rejection of the legitimate and internationally-mandated and recognized claim of the Jewish people to a national homeland in the Holy Land is the bedrock – the ground zero – of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is the thread which connects every war, every atrocity, every diplomatic maneuver and every terrorist act initiated by the Arab side, from 1917 to today. Even now, the Palestinian side, instead of looking forward and educating and building toward a future of peace, is still looking backwards, trying to turn back the hands of time, re-litigate and deny, and reject the world’s accep-

tance of the justice of the Jewish people’s claims. Thus, at the July 2016 Arab League Summit, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his intention to sue Britain for issuing the Balfour Declaration. His and other Palestinian leaders’ rejection of the Balfour Declaration reflects their consistent denial of any rights of the Jewish people in their homeland, and thus, drives peace further away. The vehement opposition to the Balfour Declaration was and has remained rooted in the anti-historical view that Jews are aliens, and in the false assumption that they have no connection to the land and no right of any kind to live there as a people. This attitude of Arab exclusivism continues to drive the Arab-Israeli conflict to this day. In a recent example of how this rejectionism manifests itself, on October 19, 2017, the Palestinian diplomatic delegation to Colombia tweeted, quoting

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Yasser Arafat, that “the end of Israel is our objective… We do not want peace, we want war, victory.” Looking Forward In 1917 the British government acknowledged an historic truth and the Arab world launched a 100 year-long campaign to deny and erase that truth. As Israel – the nation-state of the Jewish people – marks with gratitude the endorsement of its national story embodied in the Balfour Declaration, it looks to its Palestinian and Arab neighbors with its hand outstretched in peace and cooperation, urging them to accept, once and for all, the legitimacy of Israel’s membership of the family of nations. Only thus will the peace we all yearn for be able to come into being. Text of the Balfour Declaration: Foreign Office November 2nd, 1917 Dear Lord Rothschild, I have much pleasure in conveying to you, on behalf of His Majesty’s Government, the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations which has been submitted to, and approved by, the Cabinet. “His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country.” I should be grateful if you would bring this declaration to the knowledge of the Zionist Federation. Yours sincerely, Arthur James Balfour

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region would benefit from their restoration of the land. Within 50 years the Zionist dream became a reality. Britain recognized the thriving communities Jews had built, and in the 1917 Balfour Declaration, endorsed the “Zionist aspirations.” In 1920, the League of Nations reinforced this commitment and carved out the Palestine Mandate from the defeated Ottoman Empire for the Jewish homeland. On May 14, 1948, Israel was reestablished as a modern state and recognized by the community of nations. It lived up to the Zionist dream. Israel began modern statehood with a Jewish majority that had purchased and

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settled the land and accorded full civil, political and cultural rights to all its minorities, including Arabs, Muslims and Christians. Today, Jewish and non-Jewish Zionists around the world support the state of Israel and hope to see the full Zionist vision realized – a safe and thriving Israel living at peace with its neighbors.

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ion is an age-old name for Jerusalem and the land of Israel. Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people who sought to restore their freedom and independence in their ancestral homeland. Theodore Herzl founded the modern Zionist movement in 1897, but the dream of restoration and return had always been at the core of Judaism and Jewish identity. Rome tried to obliterate the millennia-old Jewish state in the first century, but unlike other nations conquered in ancient times, the Jews survived and never lost their profound attachment to their land of origin. Jews lived in the land of Israel continuously for 3,000 years. Those forced into exile expressed their yearning to return in their daily liturgy and prayers. For 2,000 years many came back in periodic waves of immigration. By the late 1860s Jews once again were the majority in Jerusalem. Zionists adapted this historic dream to modern political ideals and circumstances. They were inspired by national liberation movements and driven by ongoing anti-Jewish persecution and discrimination that occurred even in progressive Europe. The Zionists believed that if the scattered Jews reunited in their historic homeland, joining the Jews who were already there, they could restore their freedom, be free from prejudice, and further develop their unique culture. Disagreements arose among Zionists as Jews from different countries and with different ideologies – religious and secular, socialist and conservative – joined together. But they united around fundamental principles that combined idealism and practicality. They would seek official support from other national governments. They would return legally, purchase the land, and restore it through their own labor. Zionists envisioned living in friendship with nonJewish residents and believed the entire

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ISRAEL: THE MORE YOU KNOW

Israel is a vibrant democracy…the only one in the Middle East

QQ Israel is the opposite of an apartheid regime. It is a multicultural, liberal democracy whose independent judiciary upholds and enforces equal rights, liberties, and protections for all of its citizens. QQ Israel’s 25% non-Jewish minority has always had equal voting and political rights. Arab Israelis were elected to the first Knesset (parliament) in 1949 and have won as many as 14 seats in a single election. Some hold important positions in the government, court system, and military. QQ Polls consistently show that if a Palestinian State were established, more than 80% of Israel’s Arab citizens would choose to remain Israeli citizens. QQ Palestinians suffer under real apartheid conditions in Arab countries, where Palestinians are oppressed and often discriminated against by law. QQ Israel has made repeated offers of Statehood to the Palestinians, in which more than 96% of the West Bank would become Palestine. Every single offer was rejected by the Palestinians. QQ “I am shocked by the claim that the free, diverse, democratic state of Israel practices apartheid. This ridiculous accusation trivializes the word apartheid, minimizing and belittling the racism and suffering endured by South Africans of color.” ~Rev. Dr. Kenneth Meshoe, Member of South African Parliament

The Security Barrier is designed to protect all of Israel’s citizens...Arabs and Jews alike

QQ Israel began building the security barrier in 2002, during a brutal Palestinian suicide bombing and terrorist campaign which claimed the lives of 1,000 Israelis, over 70% of them civilians.

QQ Before Israel began building the fence, no natural or artificial barrier prevented terrorists from simply walking into Israel and attacking innocent Israelis. QQ Since Israel began building the barrier, casualties from terrorist attacks have dropped by over 90%. QQ 97% of the barrier is chain link fence; 3% is a wall, mainly to prevent snipers from shooting Israeli drivers.

The Boycott Divestment Sanction (BDS) movement is unfair and biased… and hurts Palestinians in the West Bank

QQ BDS singles out Israel alone for boycotts while ignoring the world’s real human rights violators, including North Korea, China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and many more. QQ BDS condemns and silences groups that promote dialogue and coexistence between ordinary Israelis and Palestinians.

QQ An estimated 16,000 Palestinian businesspeople have founded

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companies and factories in Israel and in Israeli industrial zones in the West Bank, according to a 2012 study. QQ There are 788 factories in 14 industrial parks in the West Bank. These factories employ over 11,000 Palestinians, and pay them two to three times what they could make elsewhere on average. The BDS campaign cynically seeks to end that opportunity for these Palestinian employees.

Hamas controls what happens in Gaza… and underneath it

QQ Israel left Gaza completely in 2005; since 2007, when Hamas overthrew the Palestinian Authority, it has exercised authoritarian control of Gaza, and makes virtually all spending decisions. QQ Hamas is a radical Islamist group and is designated a Palestinian terrorist organization by the U.S., the EU, Canada, Japan, and Israel and banned in Jordan, the UK, and Australia.

QQ Hamas’ stated mission is the “obliteration” of Israel. QQ Hamas systematically commits double war crimes with impunity, targeting Israeli citizens and forcing its own citizens to be directly in the line of fire. QQ Since 2008, Hamas has randomly fired 7,649 rockets and missiles into civilian Israeli neighborhoods. QQ Hamas steals 95% of the cement earmarked for humanitarian aid to construct terror tunnels from Gaza into Israel in order to attack civilians. Weapons, explosives, and commandos are routinely transferred through these tunnels—and through similar tunnels under Gaza’s border with Egypt.

Despite Hamas’ terrorist activities, Israel provides supplies and humanitarian aid to Gaza QQ Israel transfers about 15,000 tons of supplies and humanitarian aid every week to the people of Gaza.

QQ Since October (2015), Israel has let into Gaza 4,824,000 tons of building materials. QQ Israel continues to pump 5 mcm of water into Gaza annually, as agreed on in the Oslo Accords. QQ Despite Hamas’ diversion of resources to supply its war machine, Gaza’s and the West Bank’s standard of living ranked higher than all South Asian and Arab countries and even outpaced Brazil, Russia, India, and China.—U.N. Human Development Project

The West Bank is controlled and administered by the Palestinian Authority and its President Mahmoud Abbas...not by Israel QQ This government was elected by the Palestinians living in the West Bank

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Israel @ 70 When is anti-Israel sentiment or language also anti-Semitic?

ccording to The United States State Department, follow these three Ds: Demonize Israel • Ex. Using the symbols and images associated with classic antiSemitism to characterize Israel or Israelis • Blaming Israel for all inter-religious or political tensions Double Standards for Israel

• Applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation • Multilateral organizations focusing only on Israel for peace or human rights investigations Delegitimize Israel • Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, and denying Israel the right to exist

Demographic and factual information Establishment: May 14, 1948 in Tel Aviv, Israel Size: Israel is slightly larger than the State of New Jersey Elevation: The highest point in Israel is Har Meron at 1,208 meters. The lowest point is also the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea at -431 meters. Population: (as of May 2017) Israel’s population is 8,680,000 – 74.7% are Jewish, 20.8% are Arabs, 4.5% are identified as “others” (non-Arab Christians, Baha’i, etc.). Languages: Hebrew, Arabic and English are all official languages of Israel. Literacy: 97.8% of the population can read and write. Government: Israel is a parliamentary democracy. It has both a Prime Minister and President. Eighteen-year-olds can vote in elections. All Israeli citizens can vote and run for office. Currently, Arab Muslims, Arab Christians, Orthodox Jews, Secular Jews, women and homosexuals are represented as elected officials in the Knesset.

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Israel @ 70 Instructions: XX Roughly chop the cilantro. Scrub the carrots, then cut them into chunks (do not peel). Cut celery into chunks, including leaves. Reserve. XX In a medium-sized soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté till translucent. XX Add garlic, carrot chunks and celery. Continue to sauté till onion turns golden and ingredients begin to caramelize. Add red lentils and barley to the pot, stir. Cover mixture with 2 quarts of broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup of the fresh cilantro to the pot along with the cumin, hyssop or parsley, sumac (optional) and bay leaf; stir. XX Cover the pot and let the stew simmer slowly for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until barley is tender and the stew is thickened.

Ethiopian:

Ethiopian Jews are widely considered to be the lost tribe of Dan. They kept strict biblical Judaism and were not exposed to rabbinic interpretations throughout the years. Beginning in 1979, Israel began military operations to bring Ethiopian Jews home to Israel. Operations Moses and Solomon brought the most people – combined they helped 56,000 Ethiopian Jews immigrate to Israel. Today we see generations of Israeliborn Ethiopians who serve in the IDF, study at universities and have careers in entertainment. Potato-Beet Salad with Lemon Ingredients: • 1/2 onion, chopped • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced • 1 lb red-skinned potatoes • 1 lb beets Instructions: XX Combine onion, lemon juice, oil

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and jalapeño in large bowl. Set aside. XX Cook potatoes and beets in separate large saucepans of boiling salted water until just tender, about 30 minutes for potatoes and 45 minutes for beets. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. XX Add beets and potatoes to lemon mixture and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Druze:

The Druze are a small community in Israel of Muslim Arab Israeli citizens. Members of the Druze join the IDF, serve in the military, hold political positions and generally consider themselves to be Zionists. The Druze make up 1.6% of the Israeli population, and while they are Muslim, it’s considered to be a separate branch of Islam. Stuffed Zucchini Ingredients for the stuffing: • 3 tbs olive oil • 1 small onion, chopped fine (3/4 cup) • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced • 3 tbs Whole Spice Druze Nuts & Spice Mixture • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb • 1/4 cup basmati rice • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 2 tbs parsley chopped fine Instructions: XX In a nonstick pan, heat up the oil. XX Add onion and sauté for eight minutes, until slightly browned. XX Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional two minutes. XX Add Druze Nuts & Spice Mixture and ground beef. XX Sauté the meat for three minutes and add rice, pine nuts, salt and pepper. XX Gently mix all ingredients and lower the heat.

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Israel @ 70 XX Cook on low heat for eight minutes. XX Add chopped parsley and remove from heat. Ingredients for the sauce: • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 bay leaf, whole • 2 cups chopped onion • 7 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 tbs Whole Spice Druze Nuts & Spice Mixture • 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 2 tbs fresh lemon juice • 2 cups boiling water Instructions: XX In a nonstick pan, heat up the oil. XX Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf and sauté for 30 seconds. XX Add chopped onion and sauté for eight minutes, until slightly brown. XX Add chopped garlic and sauté for an additional three minutes, until fragrant. XX Add turmeric, salt and Druze Nuts & Spice Mixture and mix gently. XX Add chopped parsley, black pepper and boiling water and simmer for four to five minutes. XX Remove the cinnamon stick before pouring the sauce over the stuffed zucchini. Ingredients for the zucchini: • 6 medium to large zucchini or summer squash Instructions: XX Cut zucchini into 2 1/2" lengths, starting at the blossom end. XX Hollow the zucchini pieces, wash well and set aside. XX Stuff the zucchini with the meat and rice mixture and arrange it in a small saucepan or baking dish (we used a 7"-diameter saucepan that was 4" deep). XX Pour the sauce (minus cinnamon stick) over the stuffed zucchini. XX Cover the sauce pan and bake at 400 degrees for one hour.

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Israel @ 70 Prime Ministers of Israel

he Prime Minister of Israel is the head of the Israeli government and is the most powerful political officer in Israel (the President of Israel being a titular figurehead). He or she wields executive power in the country, and has an official residence in Israel’s capital, Jerusalem. Following an election, the President nominates a Prime Minister after asking party leaders whom they support for the position, though between 1996 and 2001 the Prime Minister was elected in a separate election to the rest of the Knesset. In Hebrew the position is called Rosh HaMemshala (Head of Government). Occasionally, the title of “Premier” is used when referring to the Prime Minister.

A total of 12 people have served as Prime Minister of Israel; five have served on two non-consecutive occasions: ÎÎ David Ben-Gurion (first time, 1948 - 1953) ÎÎ Moshe Sharett (1953 - 1955) ÎÎ David Ben-Gurion (second time, 1955 - 1963) ÎÎ Levi Eshkol (1963 - 1969) ÎÎ Golda Meir (1969 - 1974) ÎÎ Yitzhak Rabin (first time, 1974 - 1977) ÎÎ Menachem Begin (1977 - 1983) ÎÎ Yitzhak Shamir (first time, 1983 - 1984) ÎÎ Shimon Peres (first time, 1984 - 1986) ÎÎ Yitzhak Shamir (second time, 1986 - 1992)

ÎÎ Yitzhak Rabin (second time, 1992 - 1995) ÎÎ Shimon Peres (second time, 1995 - 1996) ÎÎ Benjamin Netanyahu (first time, 1996 - 1999) ÎÎ Ehud Barak (1999 - 2001) ÎÎ Ariel Sharon (2001 - 2006) ÎÎ Ehud Olmert (2006 - 2009) ÎÎ Benjamin Netanyahu (second time, 2009 - present)

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Israel @ 70 Presidents of Israel

he President of the State of Israel (Nesi HaMedina - President of the State) is the Head of State of Israel. The position is largely a ceremonial figurehead role, with executive real power lying in the hands of the Prime Minister. The current president is Reuven Rivlin. The president’s powers are rather limited in scope compared to heads of state in other countries. The president: Signs every law (except those that pertain to the president’s powers). Chooses a member of the Knesset to form the government in consultation with the parties making up the body. Confirms diplomats and receives foreign diplomats. Signs treaties, approved by the

Knesset, with foreign countries. Appoints judges to the Supreme Court (upon advice of the Judicial Appointments Committee). Appoints the governor of the Bank of Israel and other bureaucrats (upon advice of the Prime Minister). Has the authority to pardon criminals and commute sentences. Presidential powers are usually exercised based on the re c om m e n d a tion of appropriate government President Reuven Rivlin ministers. Although the president’s role is non-political, Israeli heads of state per-

form important moral, ceremonial and educational functions, and also play a part in the formation of the cabinet, or government. Albert Einstein, a Jew but not an Israeli citizen, was offered the presidency in 1952 but turned it down. Presidents of Israel: Chaim Weizmann, 1949 - 1952 Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, 1952 - 1963 Zalman Shazar, 1963 - 1973 Ephraim Katzir, 1973 - 1978 Yitzhak Navon, 1978 - 1983 Chaim Herzog, 1983 - 1993 Ezer Weizman, 1993 - 2000 Moshe Katsav, 2000 - 2007 Shimon Peres, 2007 - 2014 Reuven Rivlin, 2014 - present

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ISRAEL CHARITY BOX MENORAH • ISRAELI-STYLE KOSHER FOOD • KONA ICE TRUCK CHANUKAH ART • FACE PAINTING • HOT LATKES • DOUGHNUT DECORATING • JUDAH THE MACCABEE • DREIDEL MASCOT • CHANUKAH STORYTIME BOOTH NEW! LATKE BIKE • DREIDEL MOONBOUNCE • RAFFLES SPREAD THE LIGHT AND DONATE TO EIGHT DIFFERENT CHARITIES IN ISRAEL WITH OUR EIGHT CHARITY BOX CANDLES. THIS EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED BY LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET.

ADMISSION IS FREE. NOMINAL NOMINA FOOD FEES TO APPLY. SPONSOR $500. CHANUKAH ISRAEL CELEBRATION IS SPONSORED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE.

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Israel @ 70 Heroes of Israel

Theodor Herzl May 1860 - July 1904 Founder of modern political Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland

Moshe Dayan May 1915 - October 1981 Military warrior and politician who helped negotiate the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty

Jonathon “Yoni” Netanyahu March 1946 - July 1976 Awarded Medal of Distinguished Service; Killed in action during Operation Entebbe

Ben Gurion October 1886 - December 1973 First Israeli Prime Minister

Golda Meir May 1898 - December 1978 Israel’s first woman Prime Minister and third woman in the world to hold this office

Hannah Senesh July 1921 – November 1944 Jewish Palestinian paratrooper trained to rescue Jews during the Holocaust

Elinor Joseph 1991 Christian-Israeli; First Arab woman to serve in a combat role in the Israeli army

Ilan Ramon June 1954 - February 2003 First Israeli astronaut; died in the Columbia space shuttle explosion

Shahar Tzuberi September 1986 Israeli Olympic bronze medalist; nephew of Gad Tsobari, 1972 Olympic wrestler

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Gal Fridman September 1975 Only Israeli (sailing) to win two Olympic medals; first gold medalist in Israeli history

Gilad Shalit August 1986 IDF soldier taken by Hamas terrorists near Gaza border and held prisoner for five years

Gal Gadot April 1985 Played a superhero on the big screen and became a hero for Jews and Israelis

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Beneva Square 7246 S. Beneva Rd. Sarasota, Fl 34238 941-921-1458

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Focus on Youth The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee For these programs, unless otherwise programs for Teens

hrough local donors and The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, STEP (Shapiro Teen Engagement Program) provides opportunities for teens in the community to make Jewish friends and connect to Jewish life in Sarasota. STEP caters to the varied interests of teens, with room for everyone under this giant program umbrella. Whether you are looking for social activities, art classes, community service hours or something else, STEP and The Federation aim to provide activities and programs that interest you.

For more information, visit jfedsrq.org/ step. Each year, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee selects high school students to participate in the prestigious Bob Malkin Young Ambassadors Teen Leadership Program (BMYA), which culminates in a twoweek mission to Israel. The program includes pre- and post-mission education and leadership training during which participants will develop their relationships with one another and with Israel. Thanks to a generous donation

specified, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org.

from Joan and Bart Levenson, the Levenson Exchange and Advocacy Program (LEAP) will further enhance the BMYA experience through experiential learning and connections with teens in our sister city of Tel Mond, Israel. For more information, visit www.jfedsrq. org/bmya. In April 2018, thousands of Jewish teens from around the world will share a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the March of the Living Mission, where

Preparing students to be LEADERS and GLOBAL CITIZENS

• Preschool - 8th grade • Rigorous, project-based curriculum • Individualized and accelerated program • Multiple foreign languages • Fine arts programs daily • Competitive athletics • Intensive outdoor learning and play • Convenient hours for working parents • Accredited by FCIS, FKC & PRIZMAH

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota | (941) 552-2770 | CommunityDay.org

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Focus on Youth where they will march three kilometers from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration complex built by the Nazis. The march commemorates Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. From Poland, participants will fly to Israel to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. The Federation partners with local philanthropists to provide scholarships for area teens to participate. This program is open to students in grades 11 and 12. For more information, contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org. The Send-A-Kid-to-Israel Program (S.K.I.P.), which provides funds for teen travel to Israel, reflects The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s commitment to Jewish continuity and identity for our community. The program provides scholarships to enable area Jewish teens to participate in Israel trips and programs sponsored by an accredited cultural and/or educational organization. S.K.I.P. is funded in large part by the Betty and Herb Schiff S.K.I.P. Fund. Applications for 2018 programs are due by April 1. Details and applications can be found at jfedsrq.org/skip. Each year, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee awards Education Scholarships to qualified applicants. Scholarships generally range from $500 to $5,000 per student and are available to Jewish students and a limited number for non-Jewish applicants. In 2017, more than $90,000 was awarded to local teens. The primary consideration for these scholarships will be based on financial need, however, a good academic record and community involvement in Jewish activities are also evaluated. The deadline for the 2018-19 school year is April 9. Details and applications can be found at www.jfedsrq. org/educationscholarships. High school students wishing to participate in a Jewish domestic travel program may apply for a scholarship from The Federation. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served

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Who’s Going to Give

$90,000 to a Bunch of

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee will award more than $90,000 in education scholarships to eligible students for the 2018-2019 school year.

Scholarships are available to students of the Jewish faith. The only exception is the Robert Michelson Interfaith Scholarship.

$5,000

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Jacqueline SiegelFrascella Scholarship

Ned and Janet Sinder Scholarship

$2,000

$1,000

The Jewish Federation Scholarship Fund

Michelson Interfaith Scholarship

Betty Schoenbaum Fund

$500

Renewable for 4 Years

B’nai B’rith Gulf Coast Lodge Scholarship

Melissa Wides Foundation Education Scholarship

AWARD VARIES Ronald and Geri Yonover Scholarship

APPLY ONLINE

JAN. 1-APR. 9, 2018 JFEDSRQ.org/ EducationScholarships

WHO CAN APPLY? • Students who identify as Jewish. The only exception is the Robert Michelson Interfaith Scholarship.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Students whose families have resided in • Students seeking enrollment in an Sarasota or Manatee county full time for undergraduate program at a university, at least two years. college, community college, vocational school or technical program.

The primary consideration for these scholarships is financial need. However, a good academic record, involvement in Jewish activities and community service will be evaluated. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

For more information,

Come to the OPEN HOUSE on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

OR contact Andrea Eiffert at aeiffert@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6308

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basis, and an interview is required. Applications for 2018 programs are due by April 1. Details and applications can be found at jfedsrq.org/us-teen-travel. The Jewish Federations of Collier County, Lee & Charlotte Counties and Sarasota-Manatee Counties have worked collectively to provide a Hillel presence for students at Ringling College of Art + Design, New College of Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Our Hillel professional works with the students to plan Jewish programming and holiday celebrations, provide internship and leadership opportunities, and Birthright Israel experiences. It is estimated that there are more than 1,000 Jewish students attending colleges in this area. Our staff and students operate under the auspices of Hillel International. For more information, contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 or jsheslow@jfedsrq.org. Through the Friedman Family Fund, The Federation provides scholarships for students in grades 10-12 to study abroad in Israel on the Alexander Muss High School in Israel Program. Students attend part of the academic school year or summer in Israel during their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school on a fully-accredited academic and fun experience, earning high school and college credit. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications for 2018 programs are due by April 1. Details and applications can be found at jfedsrq.org/amhs. The AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference is the pro-Israel community’s largest annual gathering, drawing thousands of participants from all 50 states. The Federation brings high school and college students to the highly-subsidized Policy Conference each spring in Washington, D.C. Details and applications can be found on The Federation’s website at jfedsrq.org/aipac.

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Focus on Youth “Why I Love Israel” – for Teens

t the monthly CTeen meetings, teens explore the Holy Land and how our mission as a people is intrinsically bound to Israel. Students are given the information and tools to have knowledgeable, factual discussions about Jewish claims to the land and modern political realities. This interactive program empowers students to stand up and voice their opinions, while identifying and expressing their role as a member of the Jewish nation. It’s an engaging and stimulating discourse about the land of Israel. All lessons include videos of a road trip

through Israel, giving students an insider’s view of real life in the different regions and cities there. This program is sponsored in part by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information and a schedule, please call Chaya Rivka Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or visit www.chabad ofvenice.com.

Israeli Film Series for Teens

he teen community of SarasotaManatee is invited to experience great films, socialize with old and new friends, enjoy delicious lunches, and strengthen their connection to Israel in an innovative program

sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and the Israel Committee of Temple Emanu-El. Four times a year, teenagers gather at Temple Emanu-El for an Israeli film series, featuring specially-chosen Israeli movies designed to appeal to teens and to spark interest and discussion. In addition to watching the movie together, teens enjoy time to socialize over lunches ranging from pizza to freshly-prepared falafel, and participate in a guided conversation about the film. The movies have been chosen by Marni Mount and Dr. Uzi Baram, members of Temple Emanu-El’s Israel Committee. They made their selections after viewing over 50 possibilities. For a complete list of dates and more information, contact Temple Emanu-El Israel Committee Chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or elaine-glickman@comcast.net.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES Mark Your Calendars:

Important scholarship application deadlines for teens and families. November 1, 2017–January 31, 2018 Scholarship applications accepted for Jewish Overnight Camp Grants More information: JFEDSRQ.org/Camp March 1–April 1, 2018 Scholarship applications accepted for: Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Domestic Teen Travel programs, SKIP (Send a Kid to Israel Program) More information: JFEDSRQ.org/teen-travel January 1–April 9, 2018 Education Scholarship applications accepted More information: JFEDSRQ.org/EducationScholarships September 1–November 15, 2018* Scholarship applications accepted for: AIPAC Policy Conference, Bob Malkin Young Ambassador Mission to Israel (BMYA)/Levenson Exchange and Advocacy Program (LEAP), Alexander Muss High School in Israel, Domestic Teen Travel programs, SKIP (Send a Kid to Israel Program), *March of the Living deadline is October 31, 2018 More information: JFEDSRQ.org/teen-travel

Questions? Contact Andrea Eiffert at aeiffert@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6308

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Focus on Youth Jewish Overnight Camp Grants

BROUGHT TO YOU BY AND FRIENDS

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Saturday, Oct. 28 Family Concert with Rick Recht 5:30-7:30pm Temple Sinai

Wednesday, Nov. 15 Kid’s Challah Bake 5:00pm Chabad of Sarasota

Sunday, Dec. 17 Chabad Taste of Chanukah

3:00-6:00pm Phillippi Estate Park (with Chabad of Sarasota)

Sunday, Jan. 14 We Love Israel Shuk Noon-5pm Jewish Federation Campus

Monday, Jan. 15 Small Hands Give Back

10:30am-Noon O’Brien Family Farm (with Community Day School)

Sunday, Jan. 28 Tu b’Shvat on the Farm

he Jewish Overnight Camp Incentive Grant Program provides subsidies of up to $1,000 per child for campers attending a Jewish not-for-profit overnight camp. Grants are provided by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Eligible parents and children must be Jewish, residents of Sarasota or Manatee counties, and legal residents of the United States. Grants are paid directly to the camp and are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, please contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org.

The PJ Library

1:00-3:00pm The Rudd Family Farm (with Temple Beth Sholom)

Saturday, Mar. 17 Strawberry Fields Tot Shabbat 11:00am Hunsader Farms (with Temple Emanu-El)

Sunday, Apr. 15 Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration 6:00pm Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County

Sunday, Apr. 22 Israel’s Birthday Celebration

10:00-11:30am Urfer Park (with Temple Sinai)

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he PJ Library program supports families raising Jewish children by sending high-quality Jewishthemed books and music on a monthly basis to children ages six months to eight years. This program is free! In addition, PJ Library works with community partners to present children’s concerts, Tot Shabbat and other

family activities. Register your child online at www.pjlibrary.org. The PJ Library is a partnership of The Harold Grinspoon Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. For more information, please contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org.

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January 3: Teen Travel Reunion January 14: Israel@70 Shuk (selling hotdogs as a fundraiser) January 24: Education Scholarship Open House January 28: STEP/Parent Scholar in Residence dinner with Dr. Romirowsky

FEBRUARY 2018 February 11: StandWithUs Israel Advocacy Workshop: Peace in the Middle East February 25: STEP/BMYA program at Aviva

MARCH 2018 March 18: Leadership Training with Rabbi Yonah Schiller

APRIL 2018 April 4: College Lecture Series

Go to JFEDSRQ.org/STEP for the most up-to-date listings. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org

Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232

he Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee offers students ages 16-22 the opportunity to be published and get real-world writing experience through the Miriam and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Internship. Interns write for a professional publication, The Jewish News of Sarasota-Manatee, as well as The Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog, and learn more about the Jewish nonprofit world. Preferred are applicants who wish to pursue a career in journalism, have a desire to work in the nonprofit sector and are interested in helping others. Applicants interested in writing or graphic design/illustration are encouraged to send samples of their work, a resume and a cover letter to Kim Mullins at kmullins@jfedsrq.org or snail mail to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, Klingenstein Jewish Center, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232. The deadline for submissions is April 1.

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and its generous donors are committed to providing teen travel scholarships for the following educational, experiential, and exploratory programs:

• Alexander Muss High School in Israel

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March of the Living

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SKIP

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Domestic Teen Travel

Participate in a 6-, 8-, or 18-week program. Enjoy college living in a high school environment in Israel.

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(March 4-6, 2018) Join more than 18,000 pro-Israel activitsts for the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington D.C. Take part in an accredited academic, experiential, or volunteerbased domestic teen travel program and receive a scholarship from The Jewish Federation.

(April 8-22, 2018) Participate in this 2-week program bringing Jewish teens from around the world to Poland and Israel. Take part in an accredited academic, experiential, or volunteer-based program to Israel and receive a scholarship from The Jewish Federation.

Application Deadlines Posted Online at JFEDSRQ.org/teen-travel

Bob Malkin Young Ambassador / Levenson Exchange and Advocacy Program (Tentative dates: June 17-July 2, 2018) Join other local 10th & 11th grade students for a 2-week trip of a lifetime.

BOB MALKIN YOUNG AMBASSADORS TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

For more information and to apply, go to

JFEDSRQ.org/TEEN-TRAVEL or contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org

Focus on Youth Camps: Camp Gan at Temple Sinai 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 941.926.9462 www.thegansarasota.org Laura Freedman, Director of Early Childhood Education laura@templesinai-sarasota.org

Directory Camp Gan Israel Chabad of Venice 21560 Angela Lane Venice, FL 34293 941.493.2770 www.chabadofvenice.com Rivka Schmerling rivka@chabadofvenice.com

Camp Gan Israel 5712 Lorraine Road Bradenton, FL 34211 941.752.3030 www.chabadofbradenton.com Chanie Bukiet, Program Director chanie@chabadofbradenton.com

Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center at Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.377.8074 www.sarasotatemple.org Elaine Sharrock, Director preschool@sarasotatemple.org

Camp Gan Israel 7700 Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34238 941.925.0770 www.chabadofsarasota.com Sara Steinmetz, Director sara@chabadofsarasota.com

Day Schools: Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237 941.552.2770 www.communityday.org

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIPS

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Need-based Scholarship Assistance For Sarasota and Manatee County Students We would like to help make religious school a reality for your child by offering need-based scholarship assistance. In the past four years, The Jewish Federation has funded more than $154,000 to assist 400 children to attend Religious schools in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Find out if we can assist your child attend a Jewish religious school. Questions? Contact Debbie Sanford at dsanford@jfedsrq.org or 941.706.0033

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Amy Meese, Director of Admissions and School Operations ameese@communityday.org Hebrew/Religious Schools: Chabad of Sarasota Weinstein Religious School 7700 Beneva Road Sarasota, FL 34238 941.925.0770 www.chabadofsarasota.com Sara Steinmetz, Director chabadWRS@gmail.com Hebrew School of the Arts 5712 Lorraine Road Bradenton, FL 34211 941.752.3030 www.chabadofbradenton.com Chanie Bukiet, Program Director chanie@chabadofbradenton.com Hebrew School of the Arts 21560 Angela Lane Venice FL 34293 941.493.2770 www.chabadofvenice.com Chaya Rivka Schmerling, Education Director charivka@gmail.com Temple Beth El Bradenton Religious School 5150 Peridia Blvd East Bradenton, FL 34203 941.755.4900 www.templebethelbradenton.com Susie Konicov, Education Chair skonicov@verizon.net Temple Emanu-El Religious School 151 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.378.5567 www.sarasotatemple.org Sabrina Silverberg, Director of Education teers@sarasotatemple.org

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Directory Temple Sinai Religious School 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 941.922.9322 Steve Weintraub, Director of Youth and Adult Education sweintraub@SinaiSRQ.org Preschools/Early Childhood: Babyccino 5712 Lorraine Road Bradenton, FL 34211 941.752.3030 www.chabadofbradenton.com Chanie Bukiet, Program Director chanie@chabadofbradenton.com Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center at Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.377.8074 www.sarasotatemple.org Elaine Sharrock, Director preschool@sarasotatemple.org

CTeen (Bradenton / LWR) 5712 Lorraine Road Bradenton, FL 34211 941.752.3030 chabadofbradenton. com Rabbi Mendy Bukiet, CTeen Leader rabbimendy1808@ gmail.com CTeen Venice 21560 Angela Lane Venice FL 34293 941.493.2770 www.chabadofvenice.com Chaya Rivka Schmerling, Education Director charivka@gmail.com STEEMY (Sarasota Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Youth) Temple Emanu-El 151 McIntosh Road

The Gan at Temple Sinai 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 941.926.9462 www.thegansarasota.org Laura Freedman, Director of Early Childhood Education laura@templesinai-sarasota.org Youth Groups/Teens:

Sarasota, FL 34232 941.378.5567 www.sarasotatemple.org Alex Zalkin, STEEMY Advisor steemyadvisor@gmail.com Tayla Rosenthal, STEEMY President taylarosenthal@gmail.com Temple Beth Sholom Youth Groups 1050 South Tuttle Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237 941.955.8121 x1002 www.templebethsholomfl.org Kelly Nester, Rabbinic Assistant knester@templebethsholomfl.org Temple Sinai JOOSY & SAFETY (Youth Groups) 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 941.922.9322 Steve Weintraub, Director of Youth and Adult Education sweintraub@SinaiSRQ.org

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JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMP GRANTS Meeting Space: Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 239.263.4205 www.bbyo.org Skylar Haas, Associate Regional Director shaas@bbyo.org

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, in partnership with local philanthropists, provides first-come, first-served incentive grants for Jewish children from Sarasota and Manatee to attend not-for-profit Jewish overnight camps.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: NOVEMBER 1, 2017 THRU JANUARY 31, 2018 Need-based scholarships will also be available this year.

For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert at aeiffert@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6308

Apply Online at

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Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is hosting a season of exciting programs designed to celebrate Israel – arts and culture, diversity, food, film and much more! December 12, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Shonim B’Yachad Exhibit Shonim B’Yachad is an artistic educational project aiming to endow the values of equality, tolerance and shared existence. Artwork is created by students of all ages and backgrounds in Israel. Sponsored by The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee, Embracing Our Differences, Ringling College of Art + Design, and The Daniels Centers for Progressive Judaism. Ringling College of Art + Design Free; tour is self-guided Debbie Sanford, 941.706.0033, dsanford@jfedsrq.org jfedsrq.org/israel70

January 14, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. We Love Israel Shuk/Marketplace Featuring Israeli vendors, food, music, children’s activities, shopping, speakers and more. A taste of Israel in SarasotaManatee! Jewish Federation Campus Free jfedsrq.org/israel70 January 30-31, 10:00 a.m. Scholar-in-Residence Lecture Series with Dr. Asaf Romirowsky A two-part series focusing on the beginning of modern-day Palestine and the transformation of Israel. January 30 – The Road to Independence from the Pre-State to

Celebrate Jewish life!

Statehood; January 31 – The Creation of the Modern-Day Middle East from 1967 to Today. Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus $18 each or $30 for the series RSVP: 866.465.3995 or jfedsrq.org/events February 6, 11:30 a.m. Federation Lion of Judah/ Pomegranate Luncheon Featuring Food Network Israeli pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel, executive chef and owner of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City. Known for his couture cakes, Ben-Israel is also a well-respected judge on various Food

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Calendar Network shows. Michael’s On the Bay at Selby Gardens Tickets start at $75 with a minimum gift of $1,800 to The Federation’s development efforts. RSVP: Gisele Pintchuck, 941.706.0029 or gpintchuck@jfedsrq.org February 17, doors open 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Ethiopian Israeli Hip-Hop Concert featuring Café Shahor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee) Cousins Uri Elman and Ilek Sahalu, who were born in Ethiopia, immigrated to Israel as children. They have been writing and performing hip-hop since they were 16. The duo has since performed in more than 20 countries. This event is presented in partnership with Art, Rhymes and Beer. Sahib Shriners Auditorium, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota $10 in advance/$15 at the door RSVP: jfedsrq.org/events

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ENRICH JEWISH LIVES VIA EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

For more information or to request a brochure, contact Ilene Fox at 941.343.2111 or ifox@jfedsrq.org or Rich Bergman at 941.552.6306 or rbergman@jfedsrq.org

Lion of Judah & Pomegranate

February 18, 11:00 a.m. Ethiopian Israeli Cultural Day Featuring a performance by Café Shahor Hazak (Strong Black Coffee), activities for children and teens, Israeli food, and jewelry made by Ethiopian Israelis. Temple Sinai Free; RSVP required RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events February 26, two seatings: 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Israeli Dinner with Chef Einat Admony Einat Admony, owner of Balaboosta in New York City, two-time Chopped winner and author of Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes to Feed the People You Love, will create a delicious Israeli meal, complete with wine pairings. Louies Modern $150; seating is limited RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018 featuring

Ron Ben-Israel Michael’s On The Bay at Selby Gardens, Sarasota, FL 11:30AM “Mr. Ben-Israel is the Manolo Blahnik of wedding cakes…” –The New York Times Co-Chairs: Anne Spindel and Susi Benson-Steenbarger

To learn more about the Lion of Judah and Pomegranate divisions, please contact Ilene Fox at 941.343.2111 or ifox@jfedsrq.org © RBI Cakes

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Calendar March 8-18 Various times and locations 9th Annual Jewish Film Festival This year’s Jewish Film Festival will feature Israeli films in honor of Israel @ 70. Opening and closing night

Ensemble and The Shuk Band. Event will serve to honor those in our community who have supported programs to provide teen trips to Israel. Robarts Arena Tickets start at $10 RSVP: 866.465.3995 or jfedsrq.org/ events starting late January

celebrations will feature food, special guests and more. Tickets start at $15 RSVP: 866.465.3995 or jfedsrq.org/ events starting late January

March 20, 10:00 a.m. Scholar-in-Residence Lecture Series with Rabbi Yonah Schiller Topic: Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah Beatrice Friedman Theater on The Federation Campus $18 RSVP: 866.465.3995 or jfedsrq.org/events

March 11, 7:00 p.m. Happy Birthday Israel Party Featuring the Keshet Chaim Dance

April 15, 6:00 p.m. Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration Join The Federation to celebrate Israel’s

70th anniversary of statehood. Familyfriendly. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Free; RSVP required RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events April 22, 10:00 a.m. PJ Library Israel Birthday Celebration Celebrate Israel’s birthday with PJ Library of The Jewish Federation and Temple Sinai. Urfer Park, 4000 Honore Ave., Sarasota Free; RSVP required RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is proud to partner with area synagogues and organizations to help bring Israel @ 70 to our community and celebrate with as many people as possible! For up-to-date information on these and other community events, please check The Jewish News, www.jfedsrq.org, and the individual temple and organization websites. December 5, 7:00 p.m. Dreidel Tournament for Israel The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton $180 for annual CTeen membership RSVP: 941.752.3030 or info@chabadofbradenton.com or www.chabadofbradenton.com December 6, 5:00 p.m. Denial Screening and 92nd Street Y Denial is a historical film that recounts Deborah Lipstadt’s legal battle for truth. The film will be followed by the 92nd Street Y presentation of “Denial – The Holocaust on Trial: A Conversation with Deborah Lipstadt.” Temple Beth El Bradenton $5; pizza dinner will be provided No RSVP needed www.templebethelbradenton.com or 941.755.4900 December 10, 7:00 p.m. Starting Over Again Screening Florida premiere of documentary about the Jews of Egypt Temple Beth Israel $10 RSVP: 941.383.3428 or info@tbi-lbk.org December 12, 6:00 p.m. Chanukah Israel Celebration Lakewood Ranch Main Street Free; Nominal food fees RSVP: 941.752.3030,

info@chabadofbradenton.com or www.chabadofbradenton.com December 13, 5:30 p.m. Simcha Israel International Film Series Enjoy a film and a delicious meal prepared by Rabbi Michael Sternfield. Temple Beth El Bradenton $10 941.755.4900 December 17, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. A Taste of Chanukah 2017 Chabad of Sarasota invites you to join us for a Community Chanukah Festival Israel-Style. Phillippi Estate Park $5; free for children under 13 941.925.0770 December 17, 4:30 p.m. Chanukah Israel Klezmer Festival Chabad of Venice and the Federation invite you to this event. Centennial Park, Downtown Venice Free RSVP: 941.493.2770 January 10, 6:30 p.m. Simcha Israel International Film Series Enjoy a film and a delicious meal prepared by Rabbi Michael Sternfield. Temple Beth El Bradenton $10 941.755.4900

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January 16, 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. “Jerusalem Uncovered - The Archaeological Claim to Jerusalem” Chabad of Venice and the Federation invite you to this event. Chabad of Venice Education Center $10 RSVP: 941.493.2770 January 17, 7:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y Presentation Interview with Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People Temple Beth El Bradenton Free www.templebethelbradenton.com or 941.755.4900 January 23, 11:30 a.m. Israel-Mote Partnership Luncheon Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President & CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will discuss the Mote-Israel partnership. Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota RSVP by January 17: Amanda Chandler, achandler@mote.org January 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 10th Annual Jewish Food Festival Eat in or take out Temple Sinai Free 941.924.1802 or www.jewishfoodsrq.com

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Calendar February 1, 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. “Raid on Entebbe” Chabad of Venice and The Federation invite you to this class. Chabad of Venice Education Center $10 RSVP: 941.493.2770 February 13, 7:00 p.m. CTeen Israel Food Gift Drive The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton $180 for annual CTeen membership RSVP: 941.752.3030 or info@chabadofbradenton.com February 14, 11:30 a.m. SaBra Hadassah Education Day Panel discussion on Jewish Genetic Diseases. Lunch will be provided for a nominal charge. Jewish Federation Campus – Zell Room RSVP: Lee Ruggles, 941.924.1338 or lruggles.sabra@gmail.com

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February 25, 7:00 p.m. “Rescuing the Syrian Jewish Community and Bringing Them to Israel” Dr. Judy Feld Carr will share her amazing story of how she was able to ransom and/or smuggle much of the Syrian Jewish Community into Lebanon and Turkey where the Israelis were waiting to transport them to Israel. Temple Beth Sholom $10 941.955.8121 March 6, 7:00 p.m. “Seventy Years of Israel, the Miracle in the Making” A conversation with Rabbi Howard Simon, moderated by Isaac Azerad. Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity Program celebrating the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel. Temple Beth Israel $10 for advance reservations; $15 at the door; free for TBI members RSVP: 941.383.3428 March 8-10, Various times 38th Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival – A World of Jazz Featuring musicians from all over the world; closing night concert will feature Israeli pianist Ehud Asherie Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota Tickets start at $39 for Jazz Club Members; $49 for nonmembers www.jazzclubsarasota.org/festival--2 or 941.366.1552 March 13, All day Birthday Party for Israel @ 70 Celebrate Israel’s birthday by hearing from Israeli Christians, a Holocaust survivor and local Jewish community leadership. First Church of the Nazarene Bradenton, 1616 59th St. W., Bradenton Free Gail Cox, 941.721.7392 or gailcox@tampabay.rr.com

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Calendar March 14, 6:30 p.m. Simcha Israel International Film Series Enjoy a film and a delicious meal prepared by Rabbi Michael Sternfield. Temple Beth El Bradenton $10 941.755.4900 March 21, 7:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y Presentation David Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel Temple Beth El Bradenton Free www.templebethelbradenton.com or 941.755.4900 March 25, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sarasota Jewish Chorale Concert Remembering to Rejoicing: The Legacy of Anne Frank and the Miracle of Israel – The Chorale concert honors Anne Frank with a repertoire of songs with Holocaust overtones, and a tribute to Israel’s 70th birthday. The dramatic choral program will be accompanied by instrumentation and a coordinated slideshow. Temple Beth Sholom $18 in advance; $20 at the door Ronnie Riceberg, info@sarasotajewishchorale.org, 508.942.1479 or www.sarasotajewishchorale.org April 15, 1:00 p.m. Israel Heritage Celebration The Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL presents family stories by people present in Israel at the time of her founding (and earlier), with Jewish and Israeli music provided by Sharon and David Ohrenstein. Aviva – A Campus for Jewish Life Free RSVP: 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com

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Federation events plus Israel-themed events from area temples and organizations open to the entire community For up-to-date information on these and other community events, please check The Jewish News, www.jfedsrq.org, and the individual temple and organization websites.

December 2017 December 4, 11:30 a.m. Women’s Day featuring Aly Raisman Aly is the two-time team captain of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team (2012 and 2016). She is the second-most decorated American gymnast of all-time with six total Olympic medals and was recently named the most famous Jewish athlete by ESPN. Michael’s On East $80 plus a minimum $100 contribution to The Federation’s development efforts RSVP: Gisele Pintchuck, 941.706.0029 or jfedsrq.org/events

December 15, 5:15 p.m. Chanukah Musical Erev Shabbat Service The service is followed by a traditional, family-friendly Chanukah dinner. An Israeli Scholar-inResidence will make a presentation. Temple Sinai Prices and RSVP: 941.924.1802 or SinaiSRQ.org

December 10, 12:15 p.m. Israeli Film Series for Teens Temple Emanu-El Free 941.379.1997 December 10, 2:00 p.m. “The Maccabees’ First Chanukah in Israel” Explore the roots of many of the familiar Chanukah traditions with direct links to their origins in Israel, followed by the “Music of Light” concert at 3:00 p.m. by Israeli piano virtuoso Eleonora Lvov. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

December 17, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. “Tell Us Your Israel Stories” Celebration Assn. of Professional Jewish Artists invites you to a celebration of Israel and Hanukkah with professional Jewish storyteller Rabbi Goldie Milgram. Includes an Israel Stories Open Mike. Kobernick House Free 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com

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Calendar December 18, 6:00 p.m. Downtown Hanukkah Celebration of Israel at 70 Join the Temple Beth El Bradenton/ Lakewood Ranch family for a community celebration of Hanukkah Israeli style. Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Mosaic Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave. West Free 941.755.4900

The Shonim B' Yachad Project

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December 25, 12:00 p.m. The Long Way Home Screening This Academy Award-winning film depicts the three-year period from Holocaust liberation in 1945 to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948 and the continuing ordeals of Holocaust survivors during this tumultuous time as they sought to find refuge in the Promised Land. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239 December 31, 11:00 a.m. “Israel in 2018” Learn the latest in innovative Israeli endeavors and take a glimpse at the exciting future for Israel and what it means for the Jewish people throughout the world. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

January 2018 January 5, 6:30 p.m. Israeli Dinner Temple Beth Israel $35 RSVP: 941.383.3428 or info@tbi-lbk.org

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 10am – 5pm RINGLING COLLEGE OF aRT & DESIGN DIANE ROSKAMP EXHIBITION HALL 2700 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL

Shonim B’Yachad is an artistic educational project aiming to endow the values of equality, tolerance, recognizing the “other,” and shared existence. Central to the project is an exhibition of artwork which was created by students of a variety of ages and backgrounds from Israel. Don’t miss this opportunity to view artwork from the original collection in this self-guided tour. SPONSORED BY

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January 11, 18 and 25, 12:30 p.m. “Jewish Identity and the Land of Israel” Adult Education Series Temple Emanu-El $10 per class; $30 for series 941.371.2788 January 11, 5:00 p.m. Federation Newcomers Event Welcoming those new to SarasotaManatee and to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee The Francis Free; RSVP required RSVP: Ilene Fox, 941.343.2111 or ifox@jfedsrq.org

January 21, 2:00 p.m. Screening of film Remember Temple Emanu-El $5 941.371.2788 January 26, 10:30 a.m. “70-Year Israeli Timeline” Examine the highlights of Israel’s journey from a newly-independent state subjected to invasion by five neighboring Arab countries bent on its immediate destruction to the 21st century world-leadership role it now plays in so many fields of achievement. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239 January 26, 6:00 p.m. “Footsteps in Israel” & Israeli Buffet Dinner Celebrate Congregation Ner Tamid’s signature Shabbat at Table with a delicious Israeli buffet dinner and

January 19, 5:30 p.m. Israeli-Style Shabbat Dinner Chabad of Sarasota invites you to this dinner event, sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Chabad of Sarasota Free RSVP: 941.925.0770 January 21, 11:00 a.m. “The Wannsee Conference and the Birth of Israel” In January 1942, fifteen members of the Nazi leadership met in a villa outside Berlin to plan the complete destruction of the Jewish people, moving the survivors of history’s most horrific tragedy to tirelessly demand entry into the historic Jewish Holy Land. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

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Kabbalat Shabbat prayers. After dinner, take a “walk” through a giant puzzle map of Israel, and share interesting information, entertaining anecdotes, and favorite memories. This is a great experience for parents, children, grandparents, couples and acquaintances. Congregation Ner Tamid Free RSVP by January 19: 941.755.1231 or shalom@nertamidflorida.org January 28, 3:00 p.m. International Holocaust Remembrance Day This Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee event honors the Italian community with special guest Consul General of Italy Gloria Bellelli. First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota Free; RSVP requested RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events

PJ Library helps families on their Jewish journey by sending Jewish-content books and music on a monthly basis to children from age six-months to 8-years. This program is completely free for families, thanks to the generosity of The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and our incredible donors.

PJ Our Way engages kids ages 9 thru 11-years-old with FREE books, music, and activities that nurture their Jewish journey, as well as their intellect. This program is completely free for families, thanks to the generosity of The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee and our incredible donors.

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January 7, 2:30 p.m. “Maps of Israel Across Time” Take a fascinating look at the changing borders of Israel over the past 3,000 years, followed by a “Timeless Piano Concert” by internationally-acclaimed Israeli pianist, Eleonora Lvov. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

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Calendar January 31, 9:30 a.m. ORT Game Day Luncheon Celebrating Israel Bring your own game equipment for game of your choice. In honor of Israel, Rummikub lessons will be available. Meadows Country Club $38 RSVP: Diane Rosenblum, diane6412@gmail.com; for details, call Dana Corn, 941.493.0947

February 2018 February 2, 7:00 p.m. Operation Entebbe The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton $25; early-bird discount by January 18: $18 RSVP: 941.752.3030, info@chabadofbradenton.com or www.chabadofbradenton.com

February 4, 4:00 p.m. Positively Israel – Live Music and Multimedia Presentation Temple Beth Israel $10 RSVP: 941.383.3428 or info@tbi-lbk.org February 11, 12:15 p.m. Israeli Film Series for Teens Temple Emanu-El Free 941.379.1997 February 18, 2:30 p.m. “Important Documents of Israel” No country can claim an historical record of written documents as can Israel, whose written record stretches back over 3,000 years, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Balfour Declaration, the Declaration of Independence of May 1948, and

the 1950 Law of Return. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239 February 21, 12:00 p.m. Sophisticated Ladies Celebrate Israel@70 Temple Beth Sholom’s Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction raises money for youth programs, Camp Ramah Darom scholarships, and community-wide youth groups. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on an extensive array of items displayed at the auction, including jewelry and gift certificates. Temple Beth Sholom For pricing and information: Hannah Puckhaber, 941.955.8121

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Calendar February 24, 4:00 p.m. Israel ShabbART Association of Professional Jewish Artists celebrates Shabbat and Israel’s 70th year on Siesta Key Beach with an Israel Labyrinth experience, music, stories, dancing and art-making. Free 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com February 25, 2:00 p.m. Krav Maga – Israeli Self-Defense Seminar Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces. It emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios, which increase strength, awareness, self-control and determination. The Al Katz Center $18 RSVP: 941.313.9239

March 2018 March 1, 5:00 p.m. Purim in Israel Dinner Chabad of West Bradenton $10 per adult; $5 per child RSVP: 941.735.9049 or www. chabadofwestbradenton.com March 4, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Israeli Art Show The annual Israeli Art Show features stunning artwork by local Israeli and Jewish artists in various media for viewing and purchase. At 4:00 p.m., enjoy an emotive concert of “Spring Romance on the Piano” performed by world-renowned Israeli pianist Eleonora Lvov. The Al Katz Center Donations greatly appreciated RSVP: 941.313.9239

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March 6, 7:00 p.m. Seventy Years of Israel: The Miracle in the Making Temple Beth Israel $10 RSVP: 941.383.3428 or info@tbi-lbk.org

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March 4, 4:00 p.m. Annual Men’s Club Purim Celebration Enjoy a Purim party celebrating Israel at 70, and feast on an Israeli-style barbeque. Temple Beth El Bradenton/ Lakewood Ranch Members: $12; $30 for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) Nonmembers: $15; $36 for a family of four 941.755.4900

April 11, 7:00 p.m. Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration This Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee event remembers the six million who perished during the Holocaust. Location TBD Free; RSVP requested RSVP: Brieana Duckett-Graves, 941.552.6305 or jfedsrq.org/events April 12, 10:30 p.m. “Yom HaShoah - Israel: The Eternal Hope of Jews in the Holocaust” When asked by American officials where Holocaust survivors wished to go besides Israel, many Jews replied, “a second choice if Palestine is not available… a crematorium,” reflecting their despair in living anywhere other than the Holy Land. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

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Calendar April 15, 12:15 p.m. Israeli Film Series for Teens Temple Emanu-El Free 941.379.1997 April 18, 11:30 a.m. Sister Cities Association of Sarasota features its Israel Sister City (Tel Mond) Israeli music, décor and food will set the tone to celebrate Israel Bird Key Yacht Club $28 RSVP: 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com April 18, 5:30 p.m. Yom HaZikaron Observance and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration Remember on Yom HaZikaron the courageous Defenders of Israel who have lost their lives for the Jewish homeland and people; followed at 6:00 p.m. by a performance by worldrenowned Israeli piano virtuoso, Eleonora Lvov, celebrating Yom Ha’Atzmaut with songs, movies, music and Israeli foods. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239 April 18, 6:30 p.m. Israeli dinner, film and lecture Temple Beth El Bradenton/ Lakewood Ranch Compliments of the TBE Board of Directors and Rabbi Sternfield, and The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee 941.755.4900 April 20, 6:30 p.m. Israel Shabbat Dinner Chabad of Venice invites you to this dinner, sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Chabad of Venice Education Center $25 RSVP: 941.493.2770

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Honoring the Italian Community Special Guest

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Gloria Bellelli

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The Mei family was honored by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations for having helped save and sustain countless Jewish residents of their village in Pitigliano in Grosseto, Italy, during WWII.

Sunday, January 28, 2018 3:00–4:30pm first united methodist church • 104 pineapple ave, Sarasota

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Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

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Calendar April 26, 7:00 p.m. “Journey Through Poland: Rebellion & Zionism During WWII” Aviva - A Campus For Senior Life Free RSVP: 941.757.8520 or RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org April 30, 5:00 p.m. A Taste of Memories: Remembering Our Fallen Troops Through Food and Culture Aviva - A Campus For Senior Life Call for guest pricing RSVP: 941.757.8520 or RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org

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May 13, 2:00 p.m. Israeli Music Fest & Feast for Yom Yerushalayim Celebrate the undivided capital of Israel, the reborn homeland of the Jewish people, and join in films, music, discussions and an array of Israeli and Jewish delicacies. Enjoy a concert at 3:00 p.m. The Al Katz Center $10 per adult; $5 per student RSVP: 941.313.9239

June 10, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Day in the Life: Aviva Goes to Israel Aviva - A Campus For Senior Life Free RSVP: 941.757.8520 or RSVP@AvivaSeniorLife.org

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2018 Candle lighting times for the Sarasota-Manatee area: January 5: 5:32 pm January 12: 5:37 pm January 19: 5:43 pm January 26: 5:49 pm February 2: 5:54 pm February 9: 5:59 pm February 16: 6:04 pm February 23: 6:09 pm March 2: 6:13 pm March 9: 6:17 pm March 16: 7:21 pm March 23: 7:25 pm March 30, Eve of First day Passover: 7:28 pm March 31, Eve of Second day Passover: after 8:22 pm April 5, Eve of Seventh day Passover: 7:31 pm April 6, Eve of Eighth day Passover: 7:32 pm April 13: 7:36 pm April 20: 7:39 pm April 27: 7:43 pm May 4: 7:47 pm May 11: 7:52 pm May 18: 7:55 pm May 19, Eve of First day Shavuot: after 8:52 pm May 20, Eve of Second day Shavuot: after 8:53 pm May 25: 7:59 pm June 1: 8:03 pm June 8: 8:06 pm June 15: 8:08 pm June 22: 8:10 pm June 29: 8:11 pm July 6: 8:11 pm July 13: 8:09 pm July 20: 8:07 pm

July 27: 8:04 pm August 3: 7:59 pm August 10: 7:54 pm August 17: 7:48 pm August 24: 7:41 pm August 31: 7:33 pm September 7: 7:26 pm September 9, Eve of First day Rosh Hashanah: 7:23 pm September 10, Eve of Second day Rosh Hashanah: a fter 8:15 pm September 14: 7:18 pm September 18, Eve of Yom Kippur: 7:13 pm September 21: 7:09 pm September 23, Eve of First day Sukkot: 7:07 pm September 24, Eve of Second day Sukkot: after 7:59 pm

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September 28: 7:01 pm September 30, Eve of Shemini Atzeret: 6:59 pm October 1, Eve of Simchat Torah: after 7:51 pm October 5: 6:54 pm October 12: 6:46 pm October 19: 6:39 pm October 26: 6:33 pm November 2: 6:28 pm November 9: 5:23 pm November 16: 5:20 pm November 23: 5:18 pm November 30: 5:17 pm December 7: 5:18 pm December 14: 5:20 pm December 21: 5:23 pm December 28: 5:27 pm

2018 (5778/5779) Holidays Holidays start at sundown on the evening before the dates listed. Tu B’Shevat: January 31 (Wednesday) Purim: March 1 (Thursday) Passover (Pesach): March 31 (Saturday) Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah): April 12 (Thursday) Israel Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron): April 18 (Wednesday) Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut): April 19 (Thursday) Lag B’Omer: May 3 (Thursday) Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim): May 13 (Sunday) Shavuot: May 20 (Sunday) Tisha B’Av: July 22 (Sunday) Rosh HaShanah 5779: September 10 (Monday) Yom Kippur: September 19 (Wednesday) Sukkot: September 24 (Monday) Shemini Atzeret: October 1 (Monday) Simchat Torah: October 2 (Tuesday) Hanukkah (Chanukah): December 3 (Monday) Your Guide to Celebrating Israel @ 70 in Sarasota-Manatee

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Index AIPAC Policy Conference 80 Alexander Muss High School in Israel Program 80 American Friends of Magen David Adom 49 American Israel Public Affairs Committee 49 American Jewish Committee 49 American Technion Society 49 Anti-Defamation League 49 Association of Professional Jewish Artists 49 Aviva 49 Babyccino 87 Balfour Declaration 52-54 BBYO 87 Brandeis National Committee – Sarasota Chapter 49 Calendar of community events 88-100 Camp Gan at Temple Sinai 86 Camp Gan Israel, Chabad of Bradenton 86 Camp Gan Israel, Chabad of Sarasota 86 Camp Gan Israel, Chabad of Venice 86 Camp Grant programs 82 Candle lighting times 101 Chabad Hebrew School of Bradenton 86 Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch 46 Chabad of Sarasota 46 Chabad of Sarasota Weinstein Religious School 86 Chabad of Venice & North Port 46 Chabad of Venice Hebrew School 86 Chabad of West Bradenton 46 Chevra Kadisha 50 Congregation for Humanistic Judaism 46 Congregation Kol HaNeshama 47 Congregation Ner Tamid 47 Consulate General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico 49 CTeen: Chabad of Bradenton 87 CTeen: Chabad of Venice 87 e-newsletter 21 Education scholarships 79 Ethiopian Jewry 60 Federation 12-19 Films 22 Food festivals 32-33 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 79 Gan Preschool at Temple Sinai 87 Hadassah - Greater Venice Chapter 50 Hadassah - SaBra Chapter 50 Hebrew/Religious Schools 86 Heroes of Israel 76-77 Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 86 Holocaust programming 34 Jewish Club at Lakewood Ranch 51 Jewish Congregation of Venice 47 Jewish Family & Children’s Service 50

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Jewish Federation 12-19 Jewish Federation Missions 59 Jewish Film Festival 22 Jewish Genealogical Society of SWFL 50 Jewish holidays 101 Jewish National Fund 50 Jewish War Veterans – Sarasota County Post #172 50 Kosher Consumers Council 50 Ma’agal Nashim (Women’s Giving Circle) 19 March of the Living Mission 78 Miriam and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Internship 84 National Council of Jewish Women 50 Organizations 49-51 ORT America 50 Presidents of Israel 74 Prime Ministers of Israel 75 Sarasota Jewish Chorale 50 Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva 38, 50 Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council 50 Sarasota-Manatee Rabbinical Association 51 Schools 86-87 Send-A-Kid-to-Israel (SKIP) Program 79 Shapiro Teen Engagement Pathways Initiative 78 Sister Cities Association of Sarasota 51 StandWithUs 51 State of Israel Bonds 51 STEP Fellowship 78 Susan Schwaid Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Ctr 86, 87 Synagogue Council of Sarasota-Manatee 51 Synagogues 46-48 Teen Federation programs 78-80 Temple Beth El Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch 48 Temple Beth El Bradenton Religious School 86 Temple Beth El - North Port 48 Temple Beth Israel 48 Temple Beth Sholom 48 Temple Beth Sholom Youth Groups 87 Temple Emanu-El 48 Temple Emanu-El Religious School 86 Temple Emanu-El Youth Group 87 Temple Sinai 48 Temple Sinai Youth Groups 87 Temple Sinai Religious School 87 The Al Katz Center 51 The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 12-19 The Jewish News monthly newspaper 20 The PJ Library® 82 Women’s Giving Circle 19 Youth groups 87 Zionism 55 Zionist Organization of America 51

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Directory of Advertisers AJC 17 ALD Limo Services 26 Allegiant Private Advisors Inside Front Cover Dr. Julian Achim, Venice Psychology Clinic 24 American Friends of Leket Israel 18 Aprio Back Cover AVIVA 4 BookStore1Sarasota 22 Cat Depot 49 Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch 75 Chabad of Sarasota 83 Chabad of Venice & North Port 45, 52 Chevra Kadisha 48 Coastal Eye Institute 64 Congregation Aryeh Yehuda 48 Congregation for Humanistic Judaism 65 Congregation Kol HaNeshama 38 Congregation Ner Tamid 33 Cynthia Henna 24 Feldman Wealth Advisory 27 FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers 24 Hadassah - Florida Central Region 17 Hadassah - SaBra Chapter 63 Hampton Inn & Suites / Homewood Suites 11 Hanan, Stacy, REALTOR® 21 Hebrew Memorial Funeral Services 50 Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 78 Hotel Indigo 28 Hyatt Regency 69 Ian Black Real Estate 39 Jewish Congregation of Venice 32, 53 Jewish Family & Children’s Service 59 Jewish National Fund 74 Lakehouse West 54 Mariash Lowther Wealth Management 43 Michael’s On East 70 Mote Marine 40 National Council of Jewish Women 63 Oasis Café 32 Paisano’s Italian Bakery 32 Penny Hill Group 51 Poet’s Walk 3 Pines of Sarasota 60 Rudd International 22 Sarasota Magazine 15 Sarasota Foot Care Center 77 104

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Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation 5 Tableseide Restaurant Group 2 Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care 37 Temple Beth Sholom 9 Temple Beth Israel 31 Temple Beth El Bradenton 43 Temple Emanu-El 41 Temple Sinai 23, 71 The Collier Group, REALTORS® 61 The Family Jeweler 25 The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch 1 The Jazz Club of Sarasota 25 The Observer Group Back Inside Cover The Players Theatre 29 Toale Brothers Funeral Home 35 TooJay’s 33 Udell Associates 36 University Park Dermatology 30 Urology Treatment Center 6 USF Sarasota-Manatee 79 Venice Theatre 42 Verier, Andrea Quality Psychotherapy 58

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