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Amnon Weinstein: Renowned restorer of violins...and of hope mnon Weinstein, master second-generation luthier (violin maker and restorer) has exceeded his promise by restoring close to 60 violins symbolically connected to the Holocaust, enabling musicians worldwide to perform captivating compositions as part of his Violins of Hope project.

To Amnon, the Violins of Hope represent memorials: “Each instrument is like the tombstone for a missing grave, for bodies that were burned to ashes and were denied a burial.” But at the same time, they are also symbols of hope, so he entitled his collection Violins of Hope. He further explained that Violins of Hope performances began with a 2007 Paris concert, featuring virtuoso and friend Shlomo Mintz.

Now the Sarasota-Manatee community, including high school students, is most fortunate to be the latest venue for the awe-inspiring Violins of Hope – which has resounded in Israel,

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throughout world capitals, including Berlin; and in Cleveland, Ohio, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

During the first three weeks in February, we will partake in this invaluable

experience when Amnon Weinstein; his wife, Asaela (Assi), a prominent journalist; son, Avshalom (Avshi), third-generation luthier and student of the viola; James A. Grymes, the University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC) internationally respected musicologist and award-winning author of Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour; Shlomo Mintz, conductor, educator and one of the foremost violinists of our time; and several esteemed musicians will present outreach programs comprising stirring stories, a welldesigned Holocaust curriculum, and evocative musical performances.

We owe this once-in-a-lifetime experience to one dedicated man: Amnon Weinstein, who never in his lifetime – certainly not before the end of the twentieth century – had envisioned undertaking a monumental campaign of repairing these instruments and restoring victims’ legacies.

Quite the opposite.

As a child living in Tel Aviv with his parents, Moshe and Golda, and younger sister, Esther, Amnon Weinstein had been devastated by the Holocaust, even though his parents had emigrated from Lithuania to Palestine in 1938 as professional classical musicians. “My grandfather, a rabbi, said that it was sacrilege to live in Israel until the return of the Mashiach, so except for an uncle, the rest of the family remained – and died – in Eastern Europe.”

Moshe moved his family to Tel

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Aviv and opened his workshop, where he received violins from survivors and others often in exchange for food and money. Included in his inventory were violins from members of Bronislaw Huberman’s newly established Palestine Orchestra (Israel Philharmonic Orchestra). Many musicians refused to play them, simply because they were German-made, so Amnon’s

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father bought these instruments, even though he knew he could never sell them. Moshe also provided first violins for such virtuosos as Itzhak Perlman, whose Suncoast alumni will be performing for our community.

After World War II, Moshe suffered his first heart attack having learned that hundreds of his relatives had perished.

“From that moment, he never spoke about the Holocaust, and my mother responded to my questions about my grandfather by showing ghastly photos of piled-up bodies, saying, ‘This is our family.’”

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Amnon’s passion for music, imbued in his soul, helped him through that difficult period. “I was always at my father’s working table...” where master violinist and artisan Moshe meticulously carved the wood for future stringed instruments and restored old, damaged ones while mentoring his son.

Amnon further explained: “I started working with wood as a child, aspiring to become a sculptor. But I was drawn to the sounds of those instruments and finally decided to follow my father’s path.” Amnon studied violin making in Cremona, Italy, birthplace of the Stradivarius violin, and pursued his restoration apprenticeship in Paris, France.

Having taken over his father’s business after Moshe’s death in 1986, Amnon tried to repress the dark past from consciousness. But even as a respected luthier, Amnon wouldn’t touch a violin, viola or cello from the Holocaust. As late as the 1980s, Amnon couldn’t bring himself to restore a weather-beaten violin of a death-camp survivor who wanted it for his grandchild. “Seeing ashes on the instrument and in the case – most likely from the Auschwitz crematoria – was too much.

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one with a swastika cut into it. “That one is for exhibit only.” Amnon explained that that violin – defaced by the wrath of Nazi hatred of the Jews – is more meaningful when you can see that despicable symbol.

Working with Avshi, this charismatic artisan devotes countless hours and his own resources to Violins of Hope, which focuses especially on the courage and resilience during an era of unspeakable evil.

His wife, Assi, will “...even if the Jewish violinists tell another story in Febhave disappeared, I try to promise ruary of resilience – and them that their legacy will be born resistance. Her father, Asael Bielski, the second again as the notes are played.” of three brothers, was a – Amnon Weinstein famous Jewish resistance way to Israel. He [Daniel] had started fighter immortalized in the book and interviewing several Jewish musicians film Defiance. He and other partisans who had emigrated to Palestine or Israsaved 1,200 Jews in the occupied Soel. That piqued my interest, and I also viet Union during World War II. Acstarted exploring that question.” cording to Amnon, “We are completely In 1996 Amnon was finally able different in this way. Her family killed to embark on the journey to reclaim Germans, by quantities... My family his lost heritage. Following his Dreswas all killed by the Germans.” den speech in 1999, he intensified his Yet through his Violins of Hope, search for answers, first using the meAmnon and the many musicians – dia to publicize his project. In fact, afyoung and old – have been victorious ter he gave a radio interview about the over the Nazis. Not through retaliation. young partisan, Motele Schlein, and Through music. his violin (see The Jewish News SepIn fact, Amnon is overjoyed that tember 2016 issue), Amnon received today’s youth have had the opportunity a few instruments also endowed with to play these violins. Recently, he was stories. Encouraged, he began scouring speechless when he heard an ensemble warehouses, antique markets, and vioof Cleveland students playing klezmer lin shops. music on some of his violins.

In fact, Amnon has become fervent Excited about his impending visit about his pursuit, dedicating himself to Sarasota and sharing 16 violins in to locating and painstakingly restorhis collection, Amnon believes that the ing those instruments played by Jewmost important message he hopes to ish musicians in Poland and klezmer convey to our youth is “...you need to families in central Europe. “This is my find a language to talk to each other, tribute to those victims, whose stories rather than fight.” will live forever. These violins give a Amnon also looks forward to fuvoice to the voiceless.” ture programs in Nashville, Tennessee, Passionate about his quest, he says and Birmingham, Alabama, “...hopethat each violin – some of which have fully a big project, which will include a the Star of David – tell extraordinary touring exhibition in major cities in the stories. According to Amnon, he can U.S. and around the world. This project identify a violin’s history from the is now starting and we are working on scuffs and scars on it. “Today I am like that hard.” a policeman. I can identify which ones We’re indebted to such visionaries suffered and which didn’t.” as The Jewish Federation of SarasoThe only violin he won’t repair is ta-Manatee’s Roz Mazur, a Board of Interestingly, a German bow maker’s persistent invitation for Amnon to speak at a conference coupled with Amnon’s quest for answers helped him begin orchestrating the Violins of Hope.

Daniel Schmidt was the impetus.

Amnon explained: “I hired a German apprentice from Dresden, who finally convinced me to present a lecture to the German Violin and Bow Makers Association about how the German and Austrian instruments found their

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Director vice president; and Ilene Fox, Chief Development Officer, who invited Amnon to our area last summer when they were in Israel. Since then, the indefatigable efforts of Director of Programs and Administration Jeremy Lisitza, various individuals, the media and other organizations continue to help Amnon nurture his dream – and bring The Federation vision to fruition.

An upcoming Jewish News article will talk about the vital role of many of our musicians who will ensure that Violins of Hope will continue to flourish: Sarasota Orchestra members, including a featured soloist; alumni of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast; and the State College of Florida’s

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Words cannot convey who this world-respected luthier really is. Suffice it to say, that for us and so many others, he’s a “Benefactor Extraordinaire.”

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“A Taste of Chanukah” returns for 2016 with a New York theme

By Jessica Zelitt, Mimi and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern

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he sixth annual “A Taste of Chanukah” event is sure to be a great one. The theme of the event is “Chanukah Festival New York-Style” and the entire festival will be centered around the New York lifestyle. There will be plenty of food and fun activities for all ages. The event, hosted by Chabad of SarasoJessica Zelitt ta, will take place on Monday, December 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz of Chabad of Sarasota has been involved with the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community for over 25 years. Born in Israel, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, to study at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Yeshiva. After marrying, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked with the Israeli community. In 1990, the family moved to Sarasota and has been serving the area ever since.

At the event, there will be kosher food from local restaurants including Michael’s On East and Munchies 420 Café, as well as classic Chanukah foods such as latkes and sufganiyot. In addition, there will be many fun en-

tertainers and musicians, including a Bubble Magic Show, juggling and balloon twisting by Blaise, and a Freilach music band playing traditional Jewish music. Activities at the event will be abundant. There will be bungee jumping, a Zorb race track, which involves running inside a human-sized bubble, an Orbitron ride like the one found at space camp, a magic show for the children, and arts and crafts. There will also be many vendors and a display of several large Chanukah menorahs. To fit in with the New York theme, a menorah shaped to look like the Statue of Liberty will also be lit.

The event is free to the public, and

is sure to be a fun time for all. Rabbi Steinmetz calls it, “A Chanukah celebration where the entire community, both young and old, join together.”

For more information, please contact the Chabad of Sarasota office at 941.925.0770 or info@atasteofchanu kah.com, or visit www.atasteofchanu kah.com.

Jessica Zelitt is a recipient of the Mimi and Joseph J. Edlin Journalism Intern Scholarship, a program funded by Miriam Edlin in memory of her husband.

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n the not-too-distant future, our Holocaust survivor generation will no longer be, and when that day will come our reliance on films about the Holocaust will be even more acute.

Filmmakers who add to the vast filmography of the Holocaust will bear even more responsibility as to how our collective Dr. Andre Krauss memory of this unprecedented event will be preserved.

The passing of the survivor generation will be a crucial moment in our history because as the last real witnesses to the genocide will disappear into the twilight, the ranks of Holocaust deniers, even state-sponsored ones, will just grow bigger. In preserving our collective memory of the Holocaust, it is not only its denial that we must beware of. We must also confront the possibility of neglect of the Holocaust memory due to emotional fatigue or even the false sense that the Holocaust loses its relevance in light of more recent atrocities happening around the world.

We must also beware of the currents of the counter narrative in film that tends to either whitewash the crimes against European Jewry during World War II or creates a false equivalency between the suffering of millions of Jewish victims of the genocide engineered and implemented by the Nazis, with the general suffering of war-torn Europe during the war.

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Auschwitz, no one can now retell Auschwitz after Auschwitz.”

The creator of the massive documentary Shoah, Claude Lanzmann, insisted that Holocaust films should only deal with the how and never with the why, because explaining the why would necessarily invoke some sort of plausibility for the Holocaust. Film and Holocaust historian Annette Insdorf distinguishes between films that illuminate the Holocaust and films that exploit it. She poses the question as to whether filmmakers can make a movie that is both morally just and at the same time marketable.

Films such as Life is Beautiful or Train of Life opt for humor as a vehicle for their Holocaust narrative. However, they often risk using borderline anti-Semitic Jewish stereotypes to make their point. The film Inglourious Basterds turns the table on historical fact by portraying the Jewish anti-Nazi fighters as more sadistic and bloodthirsty than the Nazis themselves.

As is often the case with Holocaust-related subjects, research on Holocaust films still presents us with more questions than it provides answers.

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feature films, few events in the history of mankind have been so widely documented and illustrated in film as the Holocaust. This vast body of cinematic work has, in turn, generated an enormous body of written material, including scholarly research as well as critical evaluations of Holocaust filmography.

Education about Holocaust filmography is therefore increasingly important, especially because, in our mediated world it becomes uncertain whose history will be remembered as the official history. As films are the most important visual material documenting the Holocaust, they provide the iconographic repertoire or the visual clues of how we think of the Holocaust.

The Holocaust cannot be viewed as just another genre of film. It has its own conditions and it demands a special kind of commitment both from the filmmaker as well as from the viewer.

According to Ingmar Bergman: “No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions; deep into the twilight room of the soul.”

This is perhaps why cinema, more than any other art form, has been tested by the Holocaust and by depictions of it. Opinions on controversial issues such as the use of humor in films about the Holocaust are still divided. In fact, the very question as to whether the Holocaust can and should be represented in the film medium is still debated.

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Federation to award over $90,000 in education scholarships

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This year, we are pleased to announce a brand new scholarship called the Melissa Wides Foundation Education Scholarship. Students eligible for this scholarship must have documented special needs or be majoring in a field

to assist individuals with special needs.

Additionally, this scholarship will be renewable for up to four years as long as the recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements.

And just a few years ago, Robert Michelson left his entire legacy, over $1 million, to The Federation, enabling us to provide, in perpetuity, six education scholarships each year to deserving students. Mr. Michelson remembered the benevolence of others who helped him on his journey and recognized that we all have an obligation to care for others and our future generations.

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“Celebrate Israel” fundraising event

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politics. These presentations were folhis October, the First Church lowed a delicious falafel lunch, catered of the Nazarene in Bradenton

by Michael Lauberblat of Brooklyn hosted “Celebrate Israel,” a funCatering. draising event for the Alyn Children’s At 7:00 p.m., after an earlier meetHospital in Jerusalem. The daylong and-greet, guests gathered in the spafestival featured workshops, speakcious 1,000-seat sanctuary of the First ers, inspired music, and an authentic Church of the Nazarene. After opening Israeli meal. The event was sponsored prayers by Rabbi Simon and Pastor

by Nick and Becky Manassa, pastors Nick Manassa, the United States and Isof Resonate Life Church, in partnerraeli flags were ceremoniously brought ship with the Heller Israel Advocacy to the front of the sanctuary by ROTC Initiative of The Jewish Federation students, followed by the national anof Sarasota-Manatee. them sung by Pastor Becky Manassa, The morning agenda, moderated and “Hatikvah,” the national anthem

by Rabbi Howard Simon, included of Israel, sung by Betty Silberman. talks by two staff members of The The Nazarene Church Choir, directed Federation. Richard Bergman, major

by Pastor Wes Hurley, also performed. gifts officer, spoke about the impact of After this, Orna Nissan, Director of Hothe Holocaust on survivors and its rellocaust Education and Israel Programs evance in the world today. He then infor The Federation, invited six Holotroduced Paul Molnar, who described the brutal suffering he and others endured in Auschwitz. Molnar, a Hungarian Jew, was just 10 years old when Germany invaded Poland and World War II began. The next presentation featured Jessi Sheslow, The Federation’s Director of Community Relations, who, along with IDF soldier Oded Israely, spoke about contemporary issues in Israeli society and Pastor Nick Manassa, Gail Cox, Jessi Sheslow, Oded Israely, Orna Nissan

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caust survivors to come to the front of the room to be honored: Paul Molnar, Rifka Glatz, Susie Konicov, Paul Temmer, Jeannette Kuskoski and Kurt Marburg. Pastors Nick and Becky Manassa gave each a plaque and a letter signed by the people who attended the event.

Unfortunately, due to Tropical Storm Hermine, which had been raging throughout the day, the evening’s speakers, Israel Consulate General Lior Haiat, Rabbi Jonathan Hausman, and Laurie Cardoza-Moore, founder and president of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations, were unable to get to the event. Rabbi Simon and Jessi Sheslow filled in and did a magnificent job. Jessi gave an enlightening talk about the BDS Movement on college campuses both locally and nationwide, and Rabbi Simon spoke about Prime Minister Shimon Peres. Rev. Joe Green, U.S. outreach director for Alyn Children’s Hospital, spoke about the hospital,

which is a comprehensive rehabilitation center for physically challenged and disabled children, adolescents and young adults. Located in Jerusalem, the hospital treats all patients, regardless of religious belief, nationality or ethnic background.

The evening concluded with a collection for the hospital and a beautifully moving solo by Pastor Hurley, followed by Pastor Herb McMillian of the Nazarene Church thanking the attendees and a closing prayer.

Gail Sylvia-Cox is a former elementary and special-needs teacher who currently teaches a class about Israel at the Nazarene Church. She lived in Israel for more than four years, where she worked with the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem. She has visited Israel more than 70 times and leads groups there with various pastors annually through her ministry, Israel God’s Heart.

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When the children got their fill of seeing all the trucks, they could also jump to their hearts’ content in the bounce house.

The highlight of the day came when Erin Hevern and her son, Theodore Dotson, won the Monster Truck gift basket, which included four tickets to the monster truck rally.

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StandWithUs presentation informs STEP fellows

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hen StandWithUs Southeast High School Coordinaf tor Rayna Rose Exelbierd oshared her story about how members of the Students for Justice in Palestine group on her college campus placed an eeviction notice on her dorm room door -and displayed bloody baby body bags kat their makeshift apartheid wall in the sstudent quad, she got the complete attention of every person who attended her October presentation on The Jewtish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee g

campus. She was describing a new form of anti-Semitism, laden with disdain for Israel and its very right to exist.

Rayna went on to explain how she alone, against the recommendations of professors, the administration, her friends and even her parents, fought back. Ultimately, her plight led to the dismissal of the university’s president and a reversal in attitude of its campus leaders. Now, Florida Atlantic University has a thriving Jewish population and a supportive campus environment,

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thanks to Rayna’s perseverance. Her message to others? If you truly believe in a cause, never give up, no matter what.

StandWithUs is an international non-profit organization that believes education is the road to peace. Rayna and other StandWithUs professionals promote discussions, answer tough questions, and educate others about the complexities of the Arab-Israeli relationship. They also enlist the help of others to utilize the tools they provide in an effort to educate their peers and communities, promote facts and challenge misinformation.

Along with our Jewish Federation STEP Fellows, Rayna will help examine the needs of our community and continue to work with our teens to help them educate their peers and create meaningful and impactful programs in their schools and clubs. As more and more anti-Semitic activity creeps into our schools and neighborhoods, it is imperative that we do our part to combat it, and to help foster positive atti-

tudes about, and support for Israel. As Albert Einstein said: “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” It is time to take a stand, hineni, for if not now, when?

If you missed the presentation in October but are interested in learning more about what you can do to support Israel, please come to the next StandWithUs presentation on Sunday, January 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on The Federation campus, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Teens and their families are strongly encouraged to attend, but this free presentation is open to the public and all are welcome.

For more information, please contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events.

Holocaust Survivors Luncheon

By Pieter Kohnstam

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his year’s Holocaust Survivors Luncheon at Temple Emanu-El was filled with smiles and warm feelings. In spite of the sad passing of Shimon Peres, which was on the minds of the attendees, it was also the beginning of our New Year.

The luncheon is not easy to organize. Many of our numbers are dwindling. I noticed that only one third of the temple’s social hall was occupied.

A few years back we could not get a seat, having to stand in line for food or parking spaces.

On the upside, this year we parked wherever we wanted and were warmly welcomed by volunteers from Jewish Family and Children’s Service and Anne Stein. The Aloha Nui Hula Dancers performed in style and, as a final encore, a few courageous guests par-

ticipated in learning how to dance the hula.

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, represented by Orna Nissan and Anne Stein, visited with Holocaust survivors at their tables and made sure we were all comfortable and enjoying ourselves. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and get reacquainted with those survivors I have known throughout the years.

Rabbi Michael Shefrin of Temple Emanu-El guided the pre-school children in singing – a delightful promise of the continuation of the Jewish people. The rabbi demonstrated his musical prowess by blowing the shofar for almost two minutes – a powerful way to welcome the New Year.

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An amazing learning adventure in Poland and Israel

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his summer I had the opportunity to explore my past, my present and my future by participating in the Ramah Poland/Israel Seminar Program with the help and generosity of the Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Program through The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. It was a remarkable experience and one that has changed my life forever in so many ways. I would like to thank The Fed-

eration and donors for assisting me in this amazing learning adventure.

On June 18, I flew to Poland with 92 other Jewish teenagers who had the same intention as I did: to learn more about the Holocaust, the treachery our families endured by walking where they walked, and why it’s so important to be Jewish. During those intense 10 days, I learned so much not only about myself, but also about my friends and Poland’s Jewish history, both past and present. One of the most meaningful things I specifically remember occurred right before entering the memorial site at Treblinka. My group leader looked through my group of 30 people and said, “The people who died here walked in with names and didn’t have the privilege to leave. We are walking in with our names and we get to leave.”

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Each year, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and its generous supporters provide thousands of dollars in scholarships for local high school students to participate in travel to Israel and on programs with strong Jewish content.

Through these opportunities, teens are able to gain a firsthand understanding of Jewish values such as tikkun olam (repairing the world), connect with other Jewish teens from around the world, strengthen their appreciation for the history of Judaism and Israel, and experience Jewish life in other communities. For more information, please contact Andrea Eiffert at aeiffert@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6308.

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nate in my mind to this day. I can’t begin to explain how meaningful they are to me now and how many truths they hold. Her words put what we saw into perspective and made me appreciate my subsequent six weeks in Israel even more. This was my first trip to Poland and Israel. As I walked down to the Kotel with my eyes closed, tears streamed down my face. Upon opening

them, the tears still flowed, and I realized I was really in Jerusalem.

This program exposed me to so many fantastic things Israel has to offer, and I learned so much while exploring the history and land at the same time. I can’t wait to go back!

Erica Lester attends Sarasota High School.

A revelatory experience

By Daniel Nissan

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recently returned from a NFTY Mitzvah Corps trip to Southern California, thanks to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and its generous donors who awarded me a Domestic Teen Travel Scholarship.

Our group of 17 was hosted in campus dorms. Seeing how college students live while still being in high school was very insightful. We were first divided into groups, and my group was sent to assist a nonprofit called Grid Alternatives. Its mission is to provide solar panels free of charge to homeowners with limited income and resources. The first day on the job site we canvased in a government-funded, low-income community called Baldwin Hills. We split into groups and went searching for people who qualify for this great service. I met so many different characters, including people who were agreeable and eager to hear our mission, and people who bluntly shut doors in our faces.

I used to think that people who canvassed were bothersome and invaded my privacy.

But, after being in their shoes for only one day, my closeminded thoughts disappeared when I realized the positive change they were trying to affect in their communities and the value they bring to their job.

It was a huge revelation.

The following week, we went to a transitional home called Alexandrea House. Its mission is to provide temporary

housing for homeless men, women and children while they save up to move out on their own. We heard the stories of women who had nothing, living on the streets with their kids, having no family or financial support, struggling to find a meal. Fortunately, they found Alexandrea House and are quickly rehabilitating themselves and their children. Our group helped out around the house, sorting through donations, cooking, and assisting in the summer camp where we met wonderful kids and teens, and formed warm friendships.

We also combined fun with volunteering and visited the surrounding area, including Venice Beach, Hollywood Hills and many other places.

This was the most moving social justice trip I have been on to date.

Daniel Nissan is a senior at Riverview High School.

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he third annual National IsraeliAmerican Council Conference took place in Washington, D.C. this past September. More than 2,000 people gathered to explore topics cenhtered around the “three pillars” upon which this year’s conference was focused: The Next Generation, the State of Israel, and the Jewish People.

I felt privileged to be among the many Israeli-American participants and representing The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. I felt egreatly encouraged by the topics disscussed both at the plenary sessions and the group workshops. The speakers oaddressed a variety of topics, includging the current situation in the Middle dEast; education in the face of renewed -anti-Semitism; combating the Pales-tinian BDS (Boycott, Divestment and dSanctions) propaganda machine; and a subject that is close to my heart: the rdual identity of the American-Israeli.

“Hybrid Identity of Israeli-Ameris cans: Longing, Belonging, and Raising Children,” a panel discussion conduct-ed in Hebrew, included panelists Dr. gMiriam Adelson, Dr. Simach Lebibov-ich, Dr. Nilli Sachs and Shmuel Rosner. One point of discussion included a -2013 study that showed that 57 percent of Israelis who live in the United States say they will return to Israel at some point in their lives. Panel members debated whether Israelis who live outside of Israel experience the kind of cognitive dissonance and mental stress experienced by individuals who hold two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas or values. According to statistics, there are between 500,000 and 800,000 Israelis living in the U.S. As a vital component of American society, they play a major role in social activism, academia, culture and innovation.

As I understand it, Israeli-Americans live with some feelings of guilt due to the fact that our beloved country is always under siege and we’re here and not there. This can result in a deep sense of yearning to feel that we still belong.

To relieve some of this dissonance, I believe it is important to develop traditions and actions that will preserve the Israeli, and as such, the Jewish consciousness. These traditions include going to synagogue, laying the phylacteries, lighting the Sabbath candles, etc. Although I grew up in Israel in a secular family where we almost never attended synagogue, once I moved to America and after my children were born, I became more of a traditional Jew – or what is called in Hebrew a mesortit. I started to attend synagogue services in order to feel that I belonged and to experience the Jewish holidays and atmosphere. Yet, according to the panel discussion, it seems that for a large number of us, especially secondgeneration Israeli-Americans, simply attending services in synagogue doesn’t necessarily remedy the situation. Rather, it was suggested that the best way for engaging Israeli-Americans is to send our youth to Israel.

In our community, The Federation has been sponsoring missions to Israel for teenagers for the last 10 years. On these trips, teens tour Israel for two

weeks, learn about its history, enjoy its culture and foods, and benefit from many other cultural experiences. As a result, a number of these teenagers subsequently joined the IDF and, for many who participated in these missions, a love for Israel has become instilled in their hearts.

The mission of the Israeli-American Council is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generations, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the people of the United States and the State of Israel.

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After all we have been through we need a good laugh

By Marden Paru, Dean, Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” – Psalm 126:2 he Psalmist had it right. Judaism has endured all these millennia of horrors and victimization through laughter and humor. And the Almighty has provided the shelter for survival. Otherwise, there is no other logical explanation for how the Jewish people outlived the ancient Egyptians, Amalekites, Canaanites, Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Syrian Greeks and Romans. You won’t see any of them downtown, shopping in our malls or living in our gated communities. They are the ones who disappeared from the pages of history.

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After that, the Jewish people survived two more millennia of antiSemitism: ghettoization, enslavement, inquisitions, expulsions, displacements and mass murder. It is truly a wonderment that Jewish religion, culture and ethnicity are alive today as well as a Jewish nation-state which came into existence in 1948, situated in the historic homeland of our people.

There is a myriad of explanations that attempt to account for this phenomenon of Jewish survival. The one I like best is the application of humor to tight situations that empowered the Jew to survive. As it says in Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

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cry, they laughed; when they mourned, they also found reasons to dance.

In fact, history reveals that the Jewish people had a penchant for wit and humor and were at the forefront of all facets of the entertainment world.

Why are so many comedians Jewish? What are the background and origins of Yiddish wit and comedy? Was it a coincidence that the movie industry was founded by Jewish immigrants and that much of “Broadway” was inhabited by performers, directors and producers who identified as Jews?

The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is offering an eight-week course, “The History of Jewish Humor,” which begins Monday, December 5 from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. The tuition fee is $60. The course will explore all of these issues

plus study the depth and breadth of this unique ethnic humor: from the Russian shtetl to American television; from the Wise Men of Chelm to the heyday of the Borscht Belt; from humorous interactions in the Bible to the State of Israel. You are invited to study and laugh as you add to your own repertoire and knowledge of Jewish humor. No kidding.

To enroll, please contact me at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail. com. Classes are open to all regardless of background, affiliation or creed.

The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee supports the Yeshiva through an annual grant. Scholarships are also available.

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your spot at this unique holiday event. n Thursday, December 22, Aviva: A Campus for Senior Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, a Life will welcome the comlandmark senior living community in munity to experience the wonder of Sarasota since 1993, unveiled its new Hanukkah at a Celebration of Lights name – Aviva: A Campus for Senior event. Participants will enjoy scrumpLife – on October 26, 2016. Founded tious holiday treats, a unique Hanukon the Jewish values of a reverence for kah presentation, and a tour of the life and a belief in its dignity, Aviva: A resort-style senior living campus nesCampus for Senior Life will continue tled in the Meadows. its legacy of excellence as Sarasota’s Known as the Festival of Lights, only rental senior campus offering all Hanukkah is a holiday that commemlevels of living. For more information, orates the historic rededication of the visit AvivaSeniorLife.org.

Holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Maccabean Revolt. In recent years, Hanukkah has become a major holiday in the United States celebrated by many interfaith believers. Aviva invites you to attend and enjoy a time of socializing and learning. The event is free but space is limited. Please call Volunteers and residents assist with lighting over 1,000 candles at the 2015 menorah lighting event 941.757.8520 to reserve

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he Sarasota community is honored to welcome distinguished guest Ira N. Forman, who will speak on the topic “Global Anti-Semitism in 2016: What the U.S. Government is Doing to Combat It,” at a special “Lunch and Learn” event at Temple Emanu-El (151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota) on Wednesday, December 14 from noon to 2:00 p.m. This special presentation is sponsored by the Florida Holocaust Museum, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Temple Emanu-El. The event is offered free of charge, and attendees are invited to bring their own lunch to enjoy while listening to Mr. Forman’s talk.

Mr. Forman was sworn in as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism on May 20, 2013. Inspired by his parents’ values, Mr. Forman has accumulated 30 years of experience in

Jewish communal work and public service.

“We at Temple Emanu-El are thrilled to host Ira Forman and to invite the entire community to hear his firsthand, up-close report on global anti-Semitism and the response of our government,” Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman stated. “We are also so grateful to the Florida Holocaust Museum

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n Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m., JFCS will present one of Sarasota’s most well-known and elegant events, the JFCS annual gala. With an incredible performance by the Sarasota Orchestra, along with other special entertainment, this evening is sure to be classy, memorable and fun!

This year’s event is simply called “The Gala.” It’s a straightforward name for an evening with a straightforward message: JFCS makes a difference in people’s lives. “As in the past, this evening will feature great entertainment and will be a fabulous time for those who attend, but it will also present a strong message,” said Barbara Brizdle, JFCS Gala Chair. Brizdle continued, “Regardless of age, social status or religion, JFCS is there to help people overcome the myriad of challenges that life brings them.”

“Our board of directors and our staff are among the most caring, compassionate and dedicated people any-

one will ever encounter. Together they provide the all-important safety net of the counseling, case management and financial assistance that prevents people from falling through the cracks and empowers them to become selfsufficient,” explains Brizdle. “In addition to a delightful musical evening, this year’s gala will feature our clients, their real stories, and the positive impact JFCS has had on each of them.”

While our 2016 gala is once again a sold-out season favorite, be sure to reserve your seat for the other upcoming JFCS signature events by calling Monica Caldwell, Development Director, at 941.366.2224 x142. The JFCS Family Celebration Luncheon is scheduled for Monday, January 23; Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge will be held at The Resort at Longboat Key Club on Tuesday, March 21; and Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 2.

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Mr. Forman served for nearly 15 years as the Executive Director of the National Jewish Democratic Council and spent four years with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, where he worked as Political Director and Legislative Liaison. He has also served on the boards of a number of Jewish non-profits.

In the Clinton Administration, Mr. Forman served as the Director of Congressional Relations for the Office of Personnel Management. Earlier in his career, he worked as professional staff of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Mr. Forman received his B.A. from Harvard University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in Government.

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Temple Emanu-El to host “Interfaith Family Open House”

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emple Emanu-El invites interfaith families to attend the community’s first-ever “Interfaith Family Open House” on Sunday, December 4, from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m.

Hosted by Temple Emanu-El’s Membership Committee, the “Interfaith Family Open House” welcomes parents, grandparents, couples and adult children who are involved in interfaith relationships. In a supportive, friendly and warm atmosphere, attendees will enjoy casual mingling over coffee, juice and light bites; a facilitated conversation on “The December

Dilemma” and the joys and challenges of the winter holiday season; and the opportunity to share ideas for special programming and events of interest to interfaith families. All are encouraged to attend, regardless of temple membership or affiliation, and to participate in Temple Emanu-El’s interfaith programs.

“The ‘Interfaith Family Open House’ is a natural outgrowth of the synagogue’s longtime commitment to outreach and to welcoming interfaith families to the Jewish community,” explained Temple Emanu-El Membership Chair Kim Sheintal.

“Temple Emanu-El is enriched by

its diverse congregation. Our mission is to be a welcoming and informative resource for both Jewish and non-

Jewish members,” Sheintal stated. “By initiating a new program for interfaith families that will feature both social and educational activities, we hope that we are offering an appealing agenda for those who enter our doors.

“With your input and participation,” Sheintal added, “we hope to create a program that provides you and your families with opportunities that will be both fun and informative.”

The “Interfaith Family Open House” is free, but advance reservations are requested; email interfaithTEE@ gmail.com. For more information, call Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433.

Rita Wetsman helps Elijah light the menorah at Temple Emanu-El’s “Interfaith Family Hanukkah Party,” one of Temple Emanu-El’s many outreach events for interfaith families

Temple Beth Israel holds food drive for All Faiths Food Bank

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onoring the tradition of community service during the Jewish High Holidays, Temple Beth Israel, the Center for Jewish living on Longboat Key, collected over 60 bags filled with staples and other food products to donate to All Faiths Food Bank. The temple has been holding this food drive for the past nine years, beginning with the Rosh Hashanah holiday and ending with Yom Kippur, 10 days later.

The food drive, led by Social Action Chair Alice Blueglass, is supported by our local Publix Supermarket, whose manager generously donates the

grocery bags. The bags are distributed to the congregation and returned full to the temple, then donated to All Faiths.

There is a pressing need for food in our community, and keeping that in mind, there is always a barrel available at the temple for food collection.

The most needed products are peanut butter, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, canned tuna and chicken, and other non-perishable products (no glass!).

Just drive up to the front door of the temple and make your donation! The temple is located at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key.

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Building Jewish community in the 21st century

y h lOver the last few months, our comtmunity has welcomed four new pulapit rabbis. We wanted to introduce each to The Jewish News readers and -asked them to write a short essay on the theme of building Jewish commudnity in the 21st century. In this issue, we thear from Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield of Temple Beth El in Bradenton.

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Forging a community of mitzvah doers

By Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield

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e are a people with a history spanning 4,000 years. Over the centuries Judaism has gone through many changes, with many serious threats to our very existence. It is miraculous that we should still be here. Why is that?

I do not believe for a moment that we are still here today because God selected us. We are here not because Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield God has favored us but because the Jewish people have remained true to their convictions even in the toughest of times. The Jews have survived not for survival’s sake alone but because we have never have lost sight of why there should be Jews.

In the Pirke Avot we read the concise sayings of some of the most illustrious rabbis of antiquity. One of these was Rabbi Meir. One of his best known quotations is: “Do not look at the vessel but rather what it contains.” We, the Jewish people, are the vessel; the contents are the core values of Judaism. Without the contents, the vessel is essentially a worthless container.

Particularly since the Shoah, and especially over the past 70 years, the Jewish people have been preoccupied with self-preservation – for good reason. With Israel still facing relentless hostility, that fear of our destruction has not ended. We need to be remain concerned not only with the how of Jewish survival but also with the why.

We need to be able to answer the question of why there should be Jews, or face the likelihood of our disappearance, or becoming as marginal as the Amish.

Fewer and fewer Jews attend religious services on a regular basis. For many Jews, religious services simply have lost their impact. Most Jews go to far more movies than synagogue services in the course of a year. This is not a criticism. It is a candid observation.

Here is my conviction of what it will take for Judaism to remain vibrant.

The first step needs to be self-evaluation.

We need to be more candid with ourselves. Organized Judaism is just not working the same any more.

Next, we need to realize that although many Jews tend to describe the Jews as an ethnic or cultural group, this does a great disservice to Judaism. We need to stop thinking of being Jewish as if we are members of some kind of private club. This applies specifically to our perception of interfaith marriage – the preponderance of young Jews marrying non-Jews.

This leads me to a third necessity: the core values of Judaism must take precedence over ethnicity. Judaism, at its heart, is more than a religion. It is a value system. We need to do much more to emphasize that Judaism has standards and expectations rather than dumbing down Judaism to the lowest common denominator of ethnic identity.

Looking to the future, there will be Jews in America only if there will be Judaism. Without Judaism, there will be no Jews because then the Jews will

be unnecessary. The Jews are the vessel, but as Rabbi Meir taught, it is the content that is essential. The values and ideals of Judaism will never grow old or stale.

And this then leads to a final conviction, which is that we are long overdue for a renaissance, for re-inventing and renewing Judaism for the 21st century.

Two thousand years ago, temple sacrifices were replaced by the synagogue. A whole new Judaism came into being and Judaism flourished. I believe that it is time for another transformation, one based not on ceremonies and worship services, but on more tangible applications of what our traditions are intended to convey. I am convinced that if we do so, Judaism will be more vibrant than ever, and more gratifying than we can even imagine.

That, my friends, is what Judaism can be at its very best. And it is exciting.

This is my aspiration for the entire Jewish people; to be a part of the renaissance of Judaism. Very simply: fewer words and much more action. Overwhelmingly, we are a very privileged community, welleducated and brimming over with talent and resources.

We need to channel these qualities so as to become a fuller and better faith community bonded together by the satisfaction that comes from Judaism in action, when committed people work together for the betterment of our community and our world.

On Yom Kippur we read the Torah’s prescription for the renewal of Judaism. “See…this commandment is not too hard for you, nor is it remote. No, it is very near to you, in your mouth and in your hand, that you may do it.” That you may do it. Not just talk about it, not just pray about it. Just do it.

I have a goal: to forge the congregation I serve into a community of mitzvah doers. For this is the very essence of Judaism. If we can focus on the why of Judaism, we will succeed in breathing new life into our ancient people, reinventing ourselves as we have done many times before and thereby helping create a much-needed renaissance of our Jewish people.

Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield was ordained at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, America’s oldest rabbinical school. He currently serves at Temple Beth El, a reform synagogue in Bradenton.

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s part of my heritage, a primary aspect of my Jewishness involves my dealing with personal issues of trauma and loss through the generations. My grandfather’s trauma experience manifested itself to me initially in the numb and distant look on his face when, innocently as a child, I asked him about his family. Only later in life did I learn that his family was consumed Dr. George Lindenfeld in the Holocaust.

To add insult to injury, his two daughters died too early: one due to an auto accident while on her honeymoon; the other due to suicide from post-partum depression.

Probably, based on these experiences, I have always been drawn as a Clinical Psychologist to the issue of trauma that had earlier been called Shell Shock and is now called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Furthermore, as a veteran, it disturbs me enormously that 20 veterans are taking their own lives through suicide on a daily basis. I preface this by informing you that in my opinion, our ‘Gold Standard’ treatments in the mental health field are basically ineffective in eliminating all PTSD symptoms such as insomnia and repetitive nightmares.

With the above information in mind, my colleague, Dr. George Rozelle, and I have been approved by a human research committee (QuietMind) to proceed with a study of 36-combat veterans with PTSD in the greater Sarasota region. Specifically, we seek veteran volunteers with continuing PTSD symptoms from three differing combat theaters including Vietnam, Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraq/Afghanistan.

Inclusion criteria for the study requires that the volunteer: be free of the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury; had not experienced traumatic events prior to military service; be free of a condition called Tinnitus (ringing in the ears). As our expectation is a change in health status following the cessation of PTSD symptoms, we also require permission to receive medical information from the primary treating physician.

Additionally, I have trained my first group of six therapists in a noninvasive rapid treatment that I have come to call RESET Therapy. The term stands for Reconsolidation Enhancement by Stimulation of Emotional Triggers. Another part of my mission is to train therapists in this procedure that has ramifications for the mental health community in general. Further studies related to this procedure will be forthcoming, and an increasing number of trained and certified therapists can provide increased potential to, once and for all, end the nightmare of trauma.

Letters of support for this study are to be provided by the Sarasota Veterans Commission and the CEO of our Jewish Family & Children’s Service. The treatment itself is brief, effective and free of any side effects. RESET Therapy uses a ‘healing sound’ to block restoration of emotional reactivity from the memory circuits of the brain. The treatment has application not only to veterans but also to First Responders and civilians who are burdened by the inner scars of emotional trauma.

This study is a first step to ending the continuing nightmare of PTSD. Our goal is to reduce the number of those who choose death rather than continuing to live in a world of emotional pain. Beyond these extremes,

the issue of quality of life becomes paramount. Those with PTSD live in a world varying from profound numbness to one of hyper-arousal or periods of both. There is little question that this phenomenon wreaks havoc on family life and stability.

A PowerPoint presentation is available for group awareness purposes. Interested veterans can personally reach me at 828.335.1300 or glindy123@ gmail.com, or Dr. Rozelle at his MindSpa Integrative Wellness Center at 941.497.6290 or grrozelle@aol.com.

Dr. George Lindenfeld was born in New York City. He is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology and retired from active practice two years ago in order to engage in research around the issue of trauma. He has written three articles on the topic that were published in Academia.edu. He is currently writing his fourth book, entitled First Responders, on matters related to the topic of PTSD.

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ded Israely, who recently arrived in Sarasota, spoke at the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 172’s first meeting of the 20162017 season.

Oded is in Sarasota on a grant from The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee and is working primarily at the Hershorin-Schiff Community Day School. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), serving as a Combat Soldier and Commander in the NACHAL Division, Sabotage Unit.

On October 16, Oded gave a brief rundown of his experiences in the Is-

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Deborah Bortnick to be honored as Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood’s Light of Torah

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he Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom looks forward to its annual day of study at a gala brunch on Sunday, December 4, when longtime congregant Deborah Bortnick will be honored as the 5777 Light of Torah.

Deborah’s masterful chanting of Torah and Haftarah, and melodic leading of Shaharit, Shabbat and Festival services enriches the Beth Sholom worship experience and delights

all participants. She is committed to visiting the sick and homebound, and assists all who need help with transportation and shopping needs.

The keynote speaker and discussion leader will be Carol Simon, Women’s League of Conservative Judaism International President. WLCJ is observing the 100th anniversary of its founding this year. Following an elegant brunch, prepared and served by “Edibles by Ethel,” Carol will lead a

celebration of the past and glimpse into the future of American Jewish women.

Women’s League is as dedicated today as it was in 1918 to the creation of a vibrant North American Jewish community that nurtures the individual, family and community with the values of Jewish tradition.

All are welcome to attend. For registration details, contact Torah Fund Co-chairs Joan Braude at 941.981.5498 or Dana Corn at 941.493.0947.

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Singing guys wanted

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o you love to sing? Do you like to be surrounded by attractive women who will think you are wonderful because you are a man who can sing? Then the Sarasota Jewish Chorale is for you. If you are like me and never thought you had a voice, you may surprise yourself.

In my late fifties, I found I enjoyed communal liturgical singing.

The only public singing I had Alan Rothman done was at my Bar Mitzvah. The cantor of my synagogue had a mission to use music as a vehicle to bring his congregants closer to Judaism.

Although he led successful adult and youth chorales, when he announced he wanted to start a Men’s Chorale, he coerced me and about a dozen others to join this new ensemble. We regularly sang for services, as well as at many Jewish venues. The highlight of my experience with the chorale was a trip to Eastern Europe where we sang in synagogues, museums and the U.S. Consulate in Warsaw. Soon after my mother’s passing, I joined the Adult Chorale to honor my mother, who had sung in the chorale for many years.

Upon wintering in Sarasota, I hoped to find a chorale in which to keep singing. My wife’s cousin, a founder of the SJC, encouraged me to join. I was happy to find a choral group

that fosters Jewish music in the Sarasota community. We have great singers, but more men are needed.

For more information, please contact Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011 or asuskov2002@yahoo.com.

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he Sarasota Jewish Chorale has a busy schedule this month.

The Chorale will have regular rehearsals on Thursday evenings, December 1, 8, 15 and 22. It will also take part in two Chanukah celebrations.

The Chorale will perform a variety of popular songs for Chanukah, including “Light One Candle” by Peter Yarrow, and the widely popular Ladino song “Ocho Kandelikas.”

The Chorale will sing at the Shabbat services at the Jewish Congregation of Venice on Friday, December 16.

The JCV is located at 600 North Auburn Rd., Venice. Services are at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

Then on Thursday evening, December 29, the Chorale will provide entertainment for the Sisterhood Dinner at Temple Beth Israel, located at 567 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. The SJC rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hecht Building on The Federation campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Prospective singers may attend rehearsals and will always receive a warm welcome. Please call Susan Skovronek at 941.355.8011 if you plan to attend. Also, call Phyllis Lipshutz at 941.924.6717 to book your event for the 2017 season.

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Ambition, loyalty and obsession darken dazzling bio-fiction treatment of Marc Chagall The Bridal Chair, by Gloria Goldreich. Sourcebooks Landmark.

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He was a Russian Jew raised in a religious household whose life, until after the end of World War II, was a series of relocations brought on first by the need to Phil Jason escape Russian/ Soviet anti-Semitism and later the Nazi’s brutal takeover of France. Though he spoke Yiddish and employed Jewish imagery and themes in some of his most renowned works, he was not otherwise attached to Jewish culture, theology or ritual.

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The teenage Ida is a ravishing young woman, a real head-turner who enjoys the smiles on men’s faces. She is confident, intelligent, fashionably attired and articulate. Living in a world of art and artists, she is already quite knowledgeable about that world. She is pleased to be her father’s daughter.

In time, she will want to be more than that – but Marc’s approval will always be important.

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E f ments without distractions. i Generally, he gets whatw a he wants.

a slave to propriety. When Ida becomes pregnant, he is horrified. He and Ida’s mother, Bella, insist on Eventually, Ida also gets an abortion. This is not what she wants: a fine, devotIda’s preference, but she ed husband; three children; respect; and much-needed agrees to it. Somewhat peace of mind. less threatening to Marc is Ida’s marriage to a Goldreich’s narrative has non-Jew, but he accommany strengths beyond those modates himself to it of characterization and the exploration of relationships (though the as long as Ida puts her father’s needs above all else. large cast of vividly depicted characAnd, sometimes reluctantly, she ters is a powerful achievement). Readdoes. Her place in the world is not as ers will learn a great deal about the someone’s wife, or an independent history of modern art, artistic technique and the business of art. The author’s identity (which she often longs for), but as the great Marc Chagalls’ daughter. descriptions of particular artworks are Ida becomes the manager of the spectacular.

Chagall domestic situation and the Her handling of setting is also suChagall industry. She selects their perb. Readers are invited to visit many various residences, arranges for the places exquisitely described, places smooth running of these households, that have not only dimensions, materiand becomes the principal agent for the als and colors, but atmosphere. We exdisplay and marketing of her father’s plore homes in Paris and its environs, artworks. Thus, she is in constant conother communities in France, New tact with prominent collectors, dealers, York City, upstate New York, Zurich, gallery owners and museum curators. and many more. Goldreich’s descripThese overlapping responsibilities, tions are lavish backdrops for her charwhich she handles with determination acters’ actions. Almost too lavish. and skill, define her place in the world.

The pace is leisurely, and on ocThey also limit it. She couldn’t casion seems too slow. The detailed be doing this for Picasso, or for herdescriptions slow it down. Some readself. Indeed, her personal artistic amers will feel that less would have been more. Others will enjoy every morsel bitions are sacrificed to serving her of information. father, whose appreciation is rarely shown. She even arranges for his misAll in all, The Bridal Chair is a tresses (officially housekeepers), one towering achievement: emotionally powerful, psychologically deft, and a of which, non-Jewish, brings a Chagall feast of sensory images. son into the world.

Philip K. Jason is Professor Emeritus Marc is a grand manipulator, of English from the United States Nawhose practiced ineptness in many arval Academy. He reviews regularly for eas leaves others to pick up the pieces.

Florida Weekly, Jewish Book World, He is not lazy. Indeed, his dedication Southern Literary Review, and other to his art consumes him, but he shuns publications. Please visit Phil’s webeveryday responsibilities and insists site at www.philjason.wordpress.com. that his work demands ideal environBeginning in February 2017, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is the presenting sponsor of an exhibition of Marc Chagall’s nature-inspired artwork at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens titled Marc Chagall, Flowers, and the French Riviera: The Color of Dreams. The exhibition will include the masterwork painting The Lovers (1937), on loan from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

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By Nate Bloom, Contributing Columnist Editor’s note: Persons in BOLD CAPS are deemed by Nate Bloom to be Jewish for the purpose of the column. Persons identified as Jewish have at least one Jewish parent and were not raised in a faith other than Judaism – and don’t identify with a faith other than Judaism as an adult. Converts to Judaism, of course, are also identified as Jewish.

Kirk Douglas Turns 100 This item is being penned a few weeks before Kirk Douglas’s 100th birthday on Friday, December 9. God willing, he’ll celebrate it with family and friends and there will be a lot of media attention. But, you never know – so let me relate a few “evergreen” things about Douglas that aren’t likely to be in the standard birthday article or any type of short coverage.

Born Issur Danielovitch, the son of a ragman, Douglas had a remarkable run of quality hit movies from the late ’40s through the mid ’60s. Less well known is that he was the producer, as well as the star of two great movies: Spartacus and Paths of Glory. He hired a virtually unknown STANLEY KUBRICK to direct those films, and he hired blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo to write Spartacus and gave him screen credit – a mortal blow to the blacklist.

He starred in the first Hollywood film made in Israel (The Juggler, 1953). This story of a Holocaust survivor starts dour. But ultimately the film is a hopeful look at the then new country.

A near death experience in 1991 started the intellectual process that led Kirk to embrace rigorous Jewish practice and he had his second bar mitzvah, at age 83, in 1999. His wife of 62 years, ANNE BUYDENS, now 86, converted to Judaism in 2004. It must be gratifying for Kirk that MICHAEL, 72, the most famous of his four sons, decided in the last few years to firmly identify as a Reform Jew. Michael was led to this largely by his own son, DYLAN,

now 15, who expressed a sincere wish to be Jewish and have a bar mitzvah (which happened in Jerusalem).

Last year, on his 99th birthday, Douglas gave $15 million to build a larger center for Alzheimer’s patients at the Motion Picture & Television Home. This is on top of $25 million he has already given the Home. This is his most famous charity, but there are scores of others. I suspect part of his fortune stems from his foresight in buying up (1962) the rights to One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He turned the film rights over to Michael, and Michael got an Oscar for producing the 1975 film. It cost $3 million to make, and made $109 million (almost $500 million today).

Catch-Up and Something New Man with a Plan is a CBS comedy series that started on October 24 and new episodes air Mondays at 8:30 p.m.. Matt LeBlanc stars as a stay-athome dad whose wife has returned to work. JESSICA CHAFFIN, 34, has a regular supporting role as Marie, a neighbor LeBlanc consults about parenting. Chaffin and her comedy partner, JAMIE DENBO, 43, have long had a comedic bi-weekly podcast (“Ronna and Beverly”) on the Earwolf Network.

They play two 50-something Jewish women who dispense advice and interview real celeb guests.

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Interested in Your Family’s History?

Nate Bloom (see column at left) has become a family history expert in 10 years of doing his celebrity column, and he has expert friends who can help when called on. Most family history experts charge $1,000 or more to do a full family-tree search. However, Bloom knows that most people want to start with a limited search of one family line.

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(STEPHEN FRY, 59), decides to turn it into a web-only magazine and McHale finds himself office-bound and supervising a staff of “raw” millennials. The show also co-stars CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE, 27, as a tech nerd who knows everything about surviving on Mars, but has never been out of the city.

Both actors are the sons of Jewish mothers and non-Jewish fathers. Fans of Brit TV will know Fry, a UK native, from the Blackadder shows in the ’80s. His film roles include the Master of Lake-town in two Lord of the Rings movies. Mintz-Plasse is most associated with his debut film role in Super Bad (2007) as a teen with a phony ID that hilariously says that his name is “McLovin.”

On Friday, December 2, Netflix will start streaming the Israeli series Fauda, a suspense drama about the soldiers of Mista’arvim, the special defense forces of the Israel Army. This commando unit is specially trained to integrate into the Palestinian community by adopting the language, clothing and mannerisms of the locals. A huge critical and ratings hit in Israel, it is presented in the original Arabic and Hebrew (with subtitles). Its drawn both Jewish and Arab audiences because of its intricate plots, realistic combat scenes, and the way in which it depicts the lives and thoughts of both Israeli and Arab combatants. It has been praised for giving roughly equal time to both sides and not painting either side as wholly evil or good.

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K’zohar Ha-Ivrit Hanukah: The Holiday of Lights

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his month we celebrate Hanukah. On this lovely holiday we light candles for eight days to remind us of the Maccabean victory over tyranny and oppression. The menorah, which holds the lit candles, is placed on the windowsill to proclaim the miracle of Hanukah inside and outside of the house. Let Dr. Rachel Dulin us explore a few words connected with lights, which are at the center of the Hanukah celebration.

First, the Hebrew word for “light” is or (Pl. orot or orim). The word or, the opposite of darkness, appears in the Bible 122 times and is derived from the verb le-ha-ir, meaning “to give light,” “to shine” and “to brighten.” And, since or is a central symbol of the holiday, it is not surprising that Hanukah is called, in Hebrew, Hag Ha-orim, “the Holiday of Lights.” However, in the biblical Book of Daniel, which is written partially in Aramaic, we find the noun nur, which, in Aramaic, means “fire.” Nur entered the Hebrew and means also “to shine.” The word menorah, namely “candlestick” and “lampshade,” and ner, meaning “candle,” are related to this noun. Interestingly, in Aramaic, me-nor-ta has the same meaning as the Hebrew menorah. And in Arabic, manarah is not only “candlestick” but also “lighthouse” and “the tower in the mosque,” which entered the European languages as “minaret.”

The menorah has nine holders.

Eight holders are to place each ner as

it is lit. On the first night one ner is lit, the second night two and so on. And since we are taught that nerot Hanukah cannot be used for any other purpose but proclaiming the symbol of the holiday, a ninth ner is added to be used as the shamash, “the attender,” which helps light the rest.

In Israel, the menorah is known as ha-nu-ki-yah. The word ha-nu-ki-yah was coined by Hemdah Ben-Yehuda, the wife of the great Hebrew linguist Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. In 1897, she wrote a series of letters describing the celebration of Hanukah by Jews and Christians outside of Israel as they congregated in a home where “a golden ha-nu-ki-yah was hung at the center of the room” (Le-shonenu la-Am 108).

Ha-nu-ki-yah became a part of modern Hebrew despite the fact that Ben-Yehuda did not include it in his famous Hebrew dictionary.

And so, the or which emanates from the ne-rot placed on the menorah continuously reminds us that freedom is not free. Moreover, the or which shines from the nerot placed on the hanu-ki-yah declares that the victory of the Maccabees was a result of a long and bitter fight against the forces that tried to destroy us. In short, the orot of Hanukah, as they flicker in the dark, are a reminder of the struggle for religious and national freedom throughout the generation and the miracle of our national survival.

Chag Orim Sa-me-ach!

Dr. Rachel Zohar Dulin is a professor of biblical literature at Spertus College in Chicago and an adjunct professor of Hebrew and Bible at New College in Sarasota.

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After weeks of intense discussion, the British decided to allow a few of the Struma’s passengers to continue their journey to Palestine by land. On February 12, 1942, British officials approved that children on the Struma aged between 11 and 16 would be given visas for Palestine, though the Turks objected to transporting them at Turkish expense. The British, in turn, refused to send another ship to rescue the children, while Turkey denied them permission to travel overland.

On February 23, 1942, with her engine still unworkable and her desperate refugee passengers still aboard, Turkish authorities boarded the Struma, and cast it out to into the Black Sea. The next morning there was an enormous explosion, and the Struma sank. It was later determined that it had been torpedoed by a Soviet submarine, which classified the ship as an “enemy target.” Some passengers survived briefly by hugging pieces of debris, but for hours no rescue came. The torpedo and subsequent sinking of the Struma killed all 10 crew members and all but one of the 780 Jewish refugees aboard.

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The morning of December 7, 1941, saw the Japanese attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, on what President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to as a “Day of Infamy.” The event itself did not automatically lead to the U.S. Dr. Paul Bartrop entering World War II, and for a few short days this new conflict saw the United States in a war with Japan only. America did, however, have an ally in this conflict, because simultaneously with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor came attacks on British Hong Kong and Malaya, drawing the British Empire into war with Japan.

Then, inexplicably in the eyes of some at the time, German dictator Adolf Hitler and Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on the United States on December 11, 1941. In Washington, President Roosevelt asked Congress for a counter declaration of war on Germany and Italy, saying that “Never before has there been a greater challenge to life, liberty and civilization.”

Almost immediately, the President pledged the U.S. to a “beat Hitler first” strategy that saw the United States concentrate on the European theater prior to turning on the Japanese enemy in the Pacific. Eventually, by war’s end, nearly 90 percent of America’s military resources were devoted to defeating Hitler.

While all this was being played out, other “days of infamy” were taking place with regard to the Holocaust. On December 8, 1941, near the city of Lodz in Nazi-occupied Poland, Chelmno, a new extermination camp designed specifically for murdering Jews, became operational. Jews taken there were placed in mobile gas vans and driven to where they would be buried, while carbon monoxide from the van’s engine exhaust was fed into the sealed rear compartment. All those in the van would be murdered. Early in the New Year, these vans gave way to fixed gassing installations at Chelmno, the first of what became known as the Nazi “extermination camps.”

As if to underscore these new arrangements, on December 16, 1941, the Nazi governor of occupied Poland, Dr. Hans Frank, declared during a cabinet meeting of his senior advisers: “Gentlemen, I must ask you to rid yourselves of all feelings of pity. We must annihilate the Jews wherever we find them and wherever it is possible in order to maintain there the structure of the Reich as a whole.” With this, the worst phase of the killing during the Holocaust was about to begin. At the start of 1942, 80 percent of all Jews in the Nazi-occupied areas were still alive; one year later, 80 percent of all those to be murdered in the Holocaust were already dead.

Earlier that same week, on December 12, 1941, the Struma, a small ship carrying 769 Jews desperate to leave Europe for safety in Palestine, departed the Romanian port of Constanţa and ventured into the Black Sea. The waters off Constanţa – the biggest port on the Black Sea – were mined for defense, so a Romanian vessel escorted the Struma out to sea. On December 15, the ship arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, but not before its diesel engine failed numerous times while in transit. The ship then remained there, at anchor, while British diplomats and Turkish officials discussed the fate of the Jewish passengers on board. The

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JEWISH INTEREST

Flory Jagoda…“Keeper of the Flame”

By Arlene Stolnitz

songs from her nona (Ladino for grandmother). Growing up in Vlasenica in a large extended family and later in Sarajevo, Flory never forgot the once vibrant Sephardic culture she knew as a child. Her songs, sung in Ladino (another name for Judeo-Espanol), reflect the daily life, customs and holidays she remembers sung by the women in her family. As in other cultures we have seen, it was the women who carried out the role of preserving their rich heritage through music.

In 2013, she performed to a soldout audience for the Celebration Concert at the prestigious U.S. Library of Congress. She has been given the title National Heritage Fellow, the highest honor given by the U.S. to traditional artists.

“Ocho Kandelikas” is one of Flory’s most popular songs. Written in 1983, it is a rewrite of a song she remembers as a child. It is her recollection of Hanukkah celebrations in Sarajevo, on which each night of the holiday there were matchmaking parties. Evenings were spent singing and dancing as parents planned the future weddings of their children. “Pastelikos,” almond honey cakes, were served as symbols of good (sweet) fortune and successful matches.

Beautiful Hanukkah is here, Eight candles for me.

One candle, two candles, three candles Four candles, five candles, six candles Seven candles, eight candles for me.

I will give many parties with happiness and pleasure.

I will eat little cakes with almonds and honey.

Flory has written more than 50 songs in the Ladino-Judeo tradition.

Besides the popular “Ocho Kandelikas,” titles include “Adiyo Kerida,” “Hamisha Asar” and “Durme, Durme.”

Impressively, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities has established the Flory Vigoda Sephardic Music Fund to help save this precious musical tradition. Income from this fund provides support for special projects related to Sephardic music including sponsorship of apprentice musicians who gather, record and transcribe music. Apprentices are involved in the creation of documentary materials related to Sephardic music and the life and work of Flory Jagoda.

You can hear some of her recordings on YouTube and at www.milken archive.org.

Arlene Stolnitz, founder of the Sarasota Jewish Chorale, is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Venice. A retired educator from Rochester, New York, she has sung in choral groups for over 25 years and also sings in Venice’s Chorale (formerly Exsultate!). Her interest in choral music has led to this series of articles on Jewish folk music in the Diaspora.

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Frequently sung by the Sarasota Jewish Chorale at Hanukkah concerts, this song is most often requested by groups who know the Chorale’s repertoire and want to hear it again and again.

Arlene Stolnitz One of the most recognized musicians in Sephardi music today, Flory Jagoda was born in Sarajevo to a family of singers and folk-musicians. Even though she had no formal music training, she became accomplished in guitar and accordion, and generally serves as her own accompanist.

During World War II, she and her parents fled Bosnia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, when their Sephardi-Jewish community was completely destroyed.

Eventually, she met and married her American-born GI husband while still in war-torn Europe. After the war they emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Virginia where they still live.

Now in her 90s, and the only member of her family to survive the Holocaust, her commitment and interest to the preservation of the Sephardi culture has earned her the title, “Keeper of the Flame.” A documentary entitled Flory’s Fame premiered in 2011. Her inspiring life story, it tells in powerful words her desire to preserve the soulful music of the Sephardi community stretching back to pre-Inquisition days in Spain.

Flory Jagoda learned many of her

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Israel rushes aid to the world’s worst earthquakes Israel is often one of the first countries on the ground to offer aid after the world’s most devastating earthquakes.

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Khadka, a maid at the hotel, had sbeen trapped in an air pocket covered cby a corpse. She was rescued after a dramatic 10-hour operation led by IsraAID, an Israeli humanitarian aid organization.

The 24-year-old was taken immediately to the only working hospital in Kathmandu, a large field hospital run by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Khadka was one of thousands of people across Nepal who survived the first quake and the second magnitude 7.3 quake that followed two weeks later, thanks to Israeli aid. The

IsraAID working in the Gongabu district of Kathmandu (Photo: IsraAID/Mickey Noam Alon)

two quakes were a catastrophic double blow for Nepal that left 9,000 people dead, 22,000 injured and hundreds of thousands of homes, offices and temples destroyed or damaged.

Israel was one of the first countries to send humanitarian aid to Nepal, and the range and breadth of that aid from so many sectors of Israeli life – the government, the military and various NGOs – was so significant that the Nepalese today regard Israel as a source of inspiration.

According to figures compiled by CNN, Israel sent more personnel to the disaster scene than any other country.

The IDF arrived in Nepal two days after the first quake, with a team of 260 physicians and search-and-rescue experts. Within 12 hours they had set up a field hospital in Kathmandu, the IDF’s largest ever, which included two operating tents, four intensive-care tents, 60 hospital beds, and specialists in neonatal and adult care.

The team brought 95 tons of humanitarian and medical supplies from Israel, and during their stay they treated 1,600 patients, performed more than 85 surgeries and delivered eight babies.

They also fortified 332 public buildings, and conducted safety and survival workshops for 605 Nepalese citizens.

Israeli civilian NGO IsraAID also arrived two days after the quake, with an emergency relief team of doctors and search-and-rescue specialists. The team quickly established a temporary field clinic in the Sindhupalchowk district of Nepal, one of the worst-hit areas.

The organization brought supplies and medical services, and opened psychologist-staffed safe spaces for children left wandering the streets after the quake.

Community development nonprofit Tevel b’Tzedek (The Earth in Justice), which has been carrying out humanitarian work in Nepal since 2007 and already had a team on the ground, rushed to help, providing connections, training and understanding of the region to other NGOs arriving on the scene.

Magen David Adom (MDA) sent out a trained disaster delegation including 10 paramedics and two physicians, and later distributed building supplies and food to 800 Nepali families.

The Dream Doctors sent medical clowns to bring relief and cheer to survivors.

Other Israeli NGOs – ZAKA, United Hatzalah, Natan International Humanitarian Aid and Israeli Flying Aid – were also involved in rescue, recovery and relief operations in Nepal along with FIRST, a consortium of Israeli government and army rescue services.

Over a year later, Tevel b’Tzedek and IsraAID are still at work in Nepal, offering training and support to help villagers get back on their feet.

Tevel b’Tzedek runs a youth service program modeled after Israel’s Shnat Sherut, year of national service, in earthquake-devastated villages to help rebuild communities. Tevel also runs a variety of recovery programs in agriculture, education, disaster-risk reduction, resilience, crisis intervention and income generation for some 25,000 villagers in six of Nepal’s most impoverished regions.

IsraAID runs a variety of humanitarian projects in Nepal and plans to be there for at least three more years. The organization distributes warm clothing to Nepali children, has brought in Israeli specialists to train local NGOs to run an emotional support hotline, and has set up a beekeeping cooperative staffed by women who lost their

homes and sources of income in the earthquake.

The organization also trained six theater troupes to present plays in earthquake-affected districts, to relay information about community resilience and trauma, a model that is now being adopted by UNICEF. Nepal was not the first time that Israel has rushed to provide aid in the wake of a deadly earthquake. Israeli humanitarian workers have helped out after earthquakes in India, Turkey, Peru, and the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Southeast Asia in 2004.

Here are the main earthquakes where Israel has given aid since 2010: Jan 2010: Israel gained worldwide praise for the speed and efficiency with which it offered aid to Haiti in the wake of a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake that killed around 160,000 people and left 280,000 buildings destroyed. Five years later, Israel was still in Haiti helping rebuild the community.

July 2010: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Feb 2011: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand, which killed 185.

March 2011: The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku, Japan, which killed some 16,000 people and left 230,000 homeless.

As in Haiti, Israeli aid organizations remain in Japan today long after all other foreign aid organizations have left. Aid workers are helping to build a mental health

support network in the country, and recording the testimonies of survivors.

April 2015: A double earthquake in Kumamoto City, Japan, which killed 49 and injured 3,000.

Feb 2016: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, which killed 117 people, 115 of them in one residential building in Kaohsiung City.

April 2016: The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador, which killed 661 and injured nearly 28,000 people.

To view more stories on Israel’s exceptional humanitarian aid efforts abroad in the My Name is Israel aid exhibition, or to download the exhibit for display, visit http://www.israel21c. org/exhibition/my-name-is-israel/.

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BRIEFS TEL AVIV, JERUSALEM AMONG WORLD’S 40 BEST CITIES

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are on the 40 Best Cities in the World list as compiled by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

The annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey slotted Tel Aviv as 17th best city and Jerusalem as 28th top municipality.

“With influences from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv is one of the world’s most vibrant, diverse cities.

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Winter or summer, the Tel Aviv beach is always number one on any todo list.

The travel magazine’s readers also chose Jerusalem as a place every true global traveler must visit.

“Long a place of religious pilgrimage for Christians, Jews and Muslims, Jerusalem is now drawing a different sort of pilgrim: the global traveler. In addition to its significant sacred and religious sights, the city draws visitors with its cutting-edge art scene and a growing number of notable restaurants.

Head to the Israel Museum for an exploration of the country’s culture, and stop for a bite at Machneyuda for authentic Mediterranean cuisine,” reads the magazine’s entry on Jerusalem.

Tokyo, Kyoto and Florence took the one, two and three spots on the list. The magazine reported that readers cast more than 100,000 votes when choosing the 40 best cities. (Viva Sarah Press, ISRAEL21c)

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About four in ten American Jews have traveled to Israel at least once (many have done so more than once), and a similar share of Israeli Jews have visited the U.S. A solid majority of Jewish Americans say they are either “very” or “somewhat” attached to Israel and that caring about Israel is either “essential” or “important” to what being Jewish means to them. Most Israeli Jews say that a thriving diaspora is vital to the long-term survival of the Jewish people and that Jews in the two countries share a “common destiny.” (Pew Research Center)

ISRAEL’S NEW NATIONAL CAMPUS FOR ARCHAEOLOGY IN JERUSALEM

The Israel Antiquities Authority is constructing a multimedia, multi-floored underground complex designed to show off some of the best finds from the past 1.5 million years.

Uzi Dahari, the authority’s deputy director, said that Israel has more than 2 million ancient artifacts in storage so it is building what he calls an “archaeological campus.”

The center, due to be completed in 2018, will also house one of the largest archaeological libraries in the Middle East, specialized archaeological laboratories for rescuing and restoring ancient relics, and climate-controlled storage rooms. (Ruth Eglash, Washington Post)

SAUDI LOBBYIST CALLS FOR “COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCE” WITH ISRAEL

While having a common enemy in Iran will help accelerate any rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, a more solid foundation for establishing ties could manifest in a mutually beneficial economic partnership. History tells us that Arabs and Jews were some of the strongest partners in trade, culture and mutual security, living in relatively peaceful coexistence for centuries.

Over the past 70 years, Saudi Arabia and Israel have never sought any provocative or hostile actions against each other. Moreover, there are hundreds of Jews hailing from many corners of the world who are currently working in Saudi Arabia, contributing to its financial, infrastructure and energy projects.

Saudi Arabia is going through its biggest economic transition in its history. Its National Transformation Plan represents a golden opportunity for Israel to participate in and help bolster the Saudi economy. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without any source of flowing water, while Israel is a world leader in water engineering.

(Salman Al-Ansari, founder and president of the Saudi American Public Relation Affairs Committee, The Hill)

GAZA BUSINESSMAN CALLS TO RESTORE ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL

Gaza businessman Nabil Bouab said in an interview, “I was the first person to open a factory in the Karni industrial

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Briefs...continued from previous page zone and in less than a year 50 factories were opened there that employed tens of thousands of workers. I want there to be peace because my interests depend on peace and quiet.”

Bouab recounts that before Hamas came to power in Gaza he owned four textile factories in Karni, which provided 2,000 jobs. The factories were closed down in October 2007.

“Gaza’s people have learned the hard way that nobody is going to help them and so I think looking to their Israeli neighbor is the right direction.”

“Let’s re-operate the Karni industrial zone where I had four Israeli partners whom I worked with from 1999 to 2007.” (Amiram Barkat, Globes)

Sinai threatening China’s maritime trade, China is building a “steel canal” through Israel to connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea that bypasses the Suez.

The emergence of Israel as a Mediterranean energy player, its continued stability, robust military in a neighborhood of unstable and weakening Arab states, and outreach to the Eastern Hemisphere by joining the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization, is slowly creating a new regional and international system of shared interests.

(Dr. Christina Lin, Asia Times - Hong Kong)

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THE IDF’S BEDOUIN BATTALION

The IDF Desert Reconnaissance Battalion is made up mostly of Bedouin officers and men. For much of its 30 years of existence it has been based along the border with Gaza, playing a key role in preventing terrorists from infiltrating Israel.

Maj. Nader Eyada, from the Bedouin town of Beit Zarzir near the Jezreel Valley, is a 10-year veteran of the unit. He has a B.A. from the University of Haifa.

Muhammad Shibli, the main medic in the unit, has been in the IDF for seven years. “I was born in Shibli [a Bedouin village in the Galilee]. I wanted to protect Israel from terrorism and threats, wherever they come from. We live with Jews, there is no such thing as difference, we are one nation living together and we want to live in peace.”

He notes that rockets fired from Lebanon, Syria or Gaza don’t distinguish among people and communities.

Since 1948, more than 110 Bedouin have died defending Israel. (Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post)

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In 1581, Heinrich Bunting, a German cartographer, portrayed the world as ecomprised of the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, which converged in Jerusalem. This world is converging with China’s silk road integration project.

With the rise of Salafi-jihadism in the Middle East increasingly threatening China’s overseas citizens and assets, especially their maritime trade via the Suez Canal, Israel is emerging as a strategic node on China’s southern corridor on the New Silk Road. Concerned over the presence of ISIS, al-Qaeda and other Islamic extremist groups in

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Fast forward six-and-a-half decades, and the Little Country that Could is not only nourishing its own eight million citizens, but is also helping countries around the world do the same.

“We are the only country in the world that has come to such a high development stage in such a short period of time,” said Yakov Poleg, head of the Agriculture Ministry’s Center for International Agricultural Development Cooperation (CINADCO).

“The beauty is that Israel is willing to share all its development achievements with other nations.”

Then-Foreign Minister Golda Meir created Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) in 1957 after a trip to Africa.

Since then, MASHAV has trained 270,000 participants from 132 countries, of which 70% involved agriculture. (Sharon Udasin, Jerusalem Post)

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he world has seen, time and time that is Syria to deepen and become again, the picture of a young more threatening for all who reside in boy, pulled from the bombedthis country. out rubble of an Aleppo building, with The city that suffers the most from his hands trying to wipe away the tears the failure of negotiations is Aleppo. and the blood that covers his face. It is That city is fast becoming the example one of the saddest pictures I have ever par excellence of what is happening in seen. It is the clearest repreall of the Middle East. sentation of what is taking The goal of the Rusplace in Aleppo and the threat sian government, in that exists regarding the city its continued support and all of Syria. of President Assad of Syria, is to make life in Weeks ago the hope was that the United States Aleppo so difficult, so and Russia could work out painful, so destructive, a ceasefire in this war-weary that those fighting to country and move to a posisave Aleppo will give tive settlement of the many up and the city will beRabbi Howard A. Simon faceted problems that have come a wasteland and existed in Syria for years. But, alas, a symbol of all that Assad and VladiSecretary of State John Kerry and Rusmir Putin want to see take place in this sian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, land that has suffered so painfully from facing the reality of Moscow’s continthe rigors of war. The result will be ued bombing of Aleppo, broke off nethat the little boy’s face will become gotiations, thus allowing the quagmire the symbol of death and destruction

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that is Aleppo.

Our world is plagued by one struggle after another. Iran, whose leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, continues to support Hezbollah and wages war in areas that reflect Iran’s personal concerns, believes that such struggles are in the best interest of Iran and will continue to demonstrate the weakness of the West. ISIS wages war against any country or people that refuse to accept its definition of Islam. President Mahmoud Abbas continues to support terrorism of any sort that is launched against Israel, while at the same time protesting Israel’s every action to protect itself and its citizens. Conflict is the way of life in the Middle East.

The world stands by issuing proclamation after proclamation protesting

these actions, but no one listens and no one pays heed to the realities that are rampant in this part of the world. It is the saddest state of affairs imaginable, and the saddest fact of all is a young boy with a bloodied face and eyes asking the question “why?” It should not be, but it is, and the world should beR ashamed for allowing such hatred, T death and destruction to occur. How sad, how very sad.

Rabbi Howard A. Simon is the founding chair of The Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative. For more information about the Heller IAI, visit www.sarasotalovesisrael.com or contact Jessi Sheslow at 941.343.2109 jsheslow@jfedsrq.org.

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COMMENTARY

Gratitude From the Bimah Rabbi Brenner Glickman Temple Emanu-El

COMMENTARY BRIEFS ISRAEL SEEN AS A “VILLA IN THE JUNGLE”

During my last visit to Washington, I met with one of the most prominent media personalities in the U.S., who has not spared his criticism of Israel’s governments. The reality in the Arab arena, he said to me, has slapped many people in the face. It has exposed trends of violence and cruelty at volumes which we have not witnessed for decades.

You can’t ignore half a million dead in Syria, he added, while focusing on the behavior of border guard officers at a roadblock in the West Bank.

The international preoccupation with Israel’s conduct in the West Bank is nothing but an attempt to evade responsibility for the mass murder taking place in Syria.

Quietly, in closed conversations, many public opinion leaders in the U.S. are voicing agreement with the official Israeli approach that “there is no one to talk to,” or are at least saying that they understand the despair regarding any Arab leadership as a partner for an agreement. Now we see, they told me, that those who described Israel as “a villa in the jungle” were right. But the jungle is more dangerous than we thought, and the villa is more exposed than we thought. (Sever Plocker, Ynet News)

UNESCO’S DANGEROUS ANTI-SEMITIC MYTHS

While the recent UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem implicitly denies any Jewish (or, for that matter, Christian) connection to the Temple Mount, what should worry us most is its affirmation of the paranoid conspiracy theory that holds that Jews are plotting to harm Islamic holy sites. UNESCO “condemns the escalating Israeli aggressions” against “Muslims’ access to their holy site Al-Aqsa,” “deplores the continuous storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif by Israeli right-wing extremists,” and “deeply decries the continuous Israeli aggressions”

committed by “the so-called ‘Israeli antiquities’ officials.”

There’s a long history to Arab claims that Jews or Zionists or Israelis have threatened Al-Aqsa.

Such claims are part rallying cry, part conspiracy theory, and part a transparent projection of past actions against Jewish holy sites that fell into Muslim hands.

The power of this lie, both in inciting violence as well as mobilizing Arab and Muslim public opinion, was first understood in the 1920s by the Mufti of Jerusalem (and future Nazi collaborator) Haj Amin al-Husseini. He saw Al-Aqsa as a way of turning a local conflict into a regional, religious and even global conflict. The claim that Jews were seeking to harm Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem in 1928 was the pretext for a wave of Arab violence against Jews, culminating in the massacre a few months later of 67 Jews in Hebron.

This method served as a model for each of the future eruptions of violence following false claims of Jewish threats to Al Aqsa, which occurred roughly once a decade.

What is clearly a pathology is treated instead as a possible grievance – and, in the case of UNESCO, a genuine one.

Immediately after conquering the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967, Israel handed control of the Temple Mount to the Islamic Trust, or Waqf, and forbade any Jewish religious rite on the entire Mount (not just in the mosques), a status quo it has maintained to this day. Israel has not conducted any excavations under the Mount or the mosques on the Mount.

It is the visits of Jews to the Mount – but never inside the mosques – that is preposterously described in the UNESCO resolution as “storming Al Aqsa.” In fact, the only worshipers regularly harassed on the Temple Mount are the few Jews who have the temerity to silently visit their faith’s holiest site.

(Shany Mor, Tablet)

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n 2003, two professors of psychology conducted a series of studies about the effects of thankfulness.

What these two professors discovered surprised the world, and even the professors themselves.

The researchers asked hundreds of subjects to keep a personal journal for two months. The subjects were divided into two groups randomly. The first group was asked, once a week, at the end of each week, to write down five things that they were thankful for from that week. The second group was asked to write down each week the five things that irritated them from the past week.

So for two months, hundreds of people are writing down each week what they are thankful for, and hundreds of people are writing down what irritates them. Then, after two months, the researchers put the subjects through a whole battery of questions and tests.

This is what they found: After two months, the people who wrote the gratitude journals were healthier than the ones who focused on their gripes.

Healthier! By dozens of indicators that scientists use to measure basic health and wellbeing, the ones who counted their blessings were healthier.

Those who kept the gratitude journal reported falling asleep more easily and sleeping longer than those who focused on irritants. Those who kept the gratitude journal experienced less anxiety. They had fewer symptoms of depression.

Amazingly, the ones who kept a gratitude journal exercised more than the ones who did not. Why? No one knows.

In the last decade, dozens of researchers have performed this study in all sorts of populations and keep finding the same results. One group tried it on patients with muscular dystrophy undergoing physical rehabilitation. They tested the patients after two months, and those who kept a gratitude journal could physically do more than those who did not. Couples therapists have tried this experiment on their patients. People who keep a gratitude journal show much kinder behavior toward their romantic partners.

The results are stunning. Thankful people are healthier, happier and sleep better. Who does not want that?

Right now, we are all still aglow from the feelings of gratitude that we experience on Thanksgiving. We love this holiday because it feels good to give thanks, and appreciate all we have in life.

But how do we take this fleeting sensation and turn it into something more lasting? How can we go from feeling thankful, to being a thankful person?

Judaism is the answer. Jewish tradition encourages us to be thankful every day, and all year long. Before we eat a meal, we should say a motzi. We should stop a moment and offer our thanks to God for the food we have been given. Jewish tradition encourages us to take happy moments and make them grateful moments.

When a baby is born, or a couple is married, or we see a friend after a long time, we are encouraged to recite a Shehechyanu. Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, shehechyanu, v’kiyemanu, v’higiyanu lazman hazeh. Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season. This is our way to say thank you to God for every good thing in life, even for life itself.

If we live a basic Jewish life, we cannot help but be more grateful.

So come to temple this Shabbat and join us in offering thanks to God for all of our blessings. Do it for your health!

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By Skylar Haas, BBYO City Director ish students about their heritage, and uring the High Holidays, stuexpose our non-Jewish students to the“ dents from the Hershorin BYO advisors serve as positive international conventions, domesbeautiful traditions of Judaism,” said Schiff Community Day School

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Prior to the High Holidays, elementary and middle school students baked muffins with members of the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood. The week before Rosh Hashanah, kindergarteners visited Anchin Pavilion to deliver the baked goods. Ryan Hoffman, who has been the Ba’al teki’ah for Temple Beth El since he was 12 years old, sounds the shofar They spent some time with residents, doing a craft activity, performing a holiday song, and enjoying apples dipped in honey to celebrate a sweet New Year.

On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, approximately 75 K-8 students traveled to Temple Beth El in Bradenton. They enjoyed a musically-infused educational program led

by Rabbi Michael SternCommunity Day School kindergarteners Isabella Gammicchia, Kai Parks and Nathan Katz during the visit to Anchin Pavilion field, Cantorial Soloist Deborah Suta, Ba’al Tokea Ryan Hoffman and community-wide Youth Shaliach (Israeli ambassador) Oded Israely. Students learned the shofar calls on kazoos and enjoyed a Rosh Hashanah music video as well as songs performed by the Temple Beth El band.

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e have all heard about the benefits of music in young children’s lives, and if only my next sentence could come to s life, it would be absolute proof of this , statement. I would love to show you exactly what we heard and saw when our wonderful guest performers set up to play for the children of Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Center!”

These were the enthusiastic words of Temple Emanu-El Early Learning Center instructor Tammy Libera after the classical musical duo NONA, Nadine Trudel and Gil Katz, performed original compositions for the preschoolers and helped the children exl plore the musical instruments. Nadine and Gil, who are also performers in the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Opera musicians, play the cello and the double bass, respectively; Gil is also a composer.

“The children were absolutely intrigued and sat totally engrossed in the music – from our youngest to the oldest!” Libera continued. “NONA played a song that was composed by Gil, which had such an emotional grip on everyone who walked into our school that morning, stopping many parents from heading out the door to work.

After the spectacular performance, Nadine sat with each child in the school and let them have the opportunity of playing the mini-cello.

“It was an experience that I think will forever be remembered by these children,” Libera concluded, “and might have even spurred on a future musician or two!”

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Students and staff create gift for Temple Sinai

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n the first day of Religious School this year, the morning began outside with the unveiling of a piece of art, one that many of the students helped create. Last January, plans began to create a mosaic mailbox pillar for the temple. Little did anyone know what to expect and how long it would take.

The idea had been mulling around for over a year but it wasn’t until Margie Silver came to work as the Religious School’s art teacher that the idea became a possibility. After looking at possible designs online, we chose a rectangular pillar with an angled top.

How exactly to execute the project came together when Pearse Kelly, a professional mosaic artist (splashmosaic.com) and a friend of Temple Sinai, was willing to drop in for consultations which he continued to do throughout the spring and summer.

The mosaic designs were conceived by the students and refined by Margie and other staff once tiles were purchased. The sun on top, the tree (representing Torah as a Tree of Life) and the flowers (suggestive of the

flowers in The Gan’s logo) were all elements the students suggested. The numbers on the mailbox were ordered from Jerusalem and are a unique style of Armenian pottery popular in Israel.

The final design was transferred onto sections of mesh onto which students glued tiles. The local postmaster was called in to approve the mailbox’s new location and to confirm that a flag was not required.

Many, many thanks to all involved.

Now identified with a plaque, this gift from the Religious School to the temple in honor of its 25th anniversary is a piece of art that will be enjoyed for years to come.

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Volume 46, Number 12

Jewish Happenings THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Women of Sinai luncheon and program Join Sue Huntting, RJE as she reflects on her working years at Temple Sinai as a Jewish educator. The event begins at noon at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). Cost: $15 for members and spouses of members; $18 for guests. For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

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THE DESTINATION for December!

Lunch and Learn: Critical Stages in Jewish History Join us for one or all Lunch and Learn sessions as we view and discuss Dr. Isaiah Gafni’s lectures on critical stages in Jewish history, led by Rabbi Michael Werbow and guest lecturers. Sessions take place on Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, Multi-purpose Room, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. This month’s schedule: December 1 “Judaism” or “Judaisms;” December 8 - Out of the Caves - Discovery at Qumran; December 15 - Changing God’s Address - Temple to Synagogue.

New participants are always welcome. Cost: free for TBS members; $5 donation requested for nonmembers. For more information, please contact the temple office at 941.955.8121.

The Books of Maccabees The little-known volumes of the Books of Maccabees are worthy of study and deep discussion, although they were excluded from the Jewish Bible.

Book I, covering the period from 175 BCE to 135 BCE, is a historical religious text for one of the most important periods of Jewish history, when our Maccabees rose up against Greek tyrant Antiochus, who “insolently entered the sanctuary and took away the golden altar,” causing the world’s first war for religious freedom. Classes begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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A Journey Through the Life of the Prophets Join Dr. Robert A. Franklin, Th.D. for a study on the life and times of major historical figures in the Tanakh. This exhilarating class will highlight those called by G-d and filled with His Spirit, and how these figures became woven in to the fabric of Israel’s phenomenal history. Classes are free and take place at 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life, 1951 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota. To RSVP or for more information, call 941.757.8520.

Don’t Forget YourYear-end Tax Savings You have until December 31 to take advantage of the tax savings for 2016.

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER

• If you have an IRA and are 70 ½ years and above, you can make a TAX-FREE charitable distribution of up to $100,000.

• This distribution counts toward your minimum required annual withdrawal.

• The funds you transfer to Federation will not be included in your taxable income.

• Using IRA assets for the charitable rollover can also reduce your taxable estate.

For more information and to make your 2016 contributions, contact Ilene Fox at

941.343.2111

AVOID CAPITAL GAINS TAXES Appreciated Stocks • Give appreciated stocks directly to the Federation. The tax benefits are two-fold: - You get a deduction for the fair market value of the stock - Capital gains taxes do not apply Charitable Trusts • With a charitable remainder unitrust, you put $100,000 or more into a trust that pays out income to you for your life, with what’s left going to charity at your death.

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This is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning strategies, you should always consult with your own legal and tax advisors.

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December 2016 16 hungry polo players for a post-game family style dinner.

Elvis on the dance floor.

One pretty girl in a white dress.

An obnoxiously large 40th.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 “The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person” The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (which meets at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota) will have the pleasure of welcoming Rev. Roger Fritts, Minister for the Sarasota Unitarian Universalist Church, who will speak on “The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person.” Rev. Fritts studied Political Science at Arizona State University. After serving in a number of churches, he was called to serve as Senior Minister of Cedar Lane Unitarian Church in Bethesda, Maryland. He served there for 18 years and ministered to congregants working in the White House, on Capitol Hill, in federal government agencies, and state and county government.

Free and open to the public, this event begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.

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Temple Beth Israel 567 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key www.tbi-lbk.org All events are $15 at the door and $10 with advance reservations Free admission to Temple Beth Israel members Mondays, December 5, 19, and 26 at 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Allan Schwartz “How the Health of World Leaders Impacted Jews” Dr. Schwartz will once again be bringing us his original programs regarding how the illnesses of certain world leaders have impacted the Jews. This year he will focus on Stalin’s brain illness and the question of whether he was poisoned. Another program will describe the strokes suffered by President Woodrow Wilson and what role they may have played in the Treaty of Versailles. Finally, he will unpack the question of whether Churchill suffered from manic depression, and what his views were on Zionism and Jerusalem.

Dr. Schwartz was Director of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine and has received many awards at Hahnemann and Drexel. He is the author of two textbooks and numerous articles.

Wednesdays, December 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Baila Miller “Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz” Baila Miller is well known in the area for her engaging continuing education classes on art, music and Yiddishkeit. This year she will focus on Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, the ultimate “Power Couple” of the 20th century. This presentation will examine O’Keeffe, a major figure in American art (1887-1986) and Stieglitz (1864-1946), who devoted his life to making photography an accepted art form. These sessions are always among the most popular of the series.

To register Call the Temple Office: 941-383-3428 Ask about special incentives and introductory memberships.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House (5712 Lorraine Rd., Bradenton) for a hilarious journey with world-renowned comedian Marc Weiner. From MTV to mikvahs, Kmart to Kabbalah, and text messaging to Shabbos – in Weiner’s one-mensch show everything’s sacred by nothing is profane.

Enjoy a cash bar, appetizers and dessert. This is an adults-only event.

Admission: $40; Table Sponsor: $360; Event Sponsor: $500. For ticket information, call 941.752.3030, email info@chabadofbradenton.com or visit www.chabadofbradenton.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 “Infamous Documents in Jewish History” From Haman’s decree for Jewish destruction in ancient Persia, through Spain’s expulsion in 1492, the forged Protocols of the Elders of Zion in 19th century Russia, the Nazi Nuremberg Laws, and the 1964 PLO Charter calling anew for the destruction of Israel, written documents have been central to the Jewish struggle for survival over millennia. As people of conscience, it is incumbent upon us to study the exact wording of documents that have impacted Jews throughout history. Classes begin at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included.

To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Club Fed Latkes and Bingo Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Zell Room on The Federation campus (580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota) and celebrate Chanukah with delicious latkes and some Bingo fun. For more information, contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org. To register, please call 866.465.3995 or visit jfedsrq.org/events.

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“Jewish Short Stories” Congregation Kol HaNeshama will kick off a course exploring “Jewish Short Stories” on Tuesday, December 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with sessions continuing on Tuesdays, December 20, January 10 & 24, and February 7 & 21. These six thoughtful classes will focus on close reading and discussion of stories representing different Jewish communities and historical periods. The series is among a wide variety of Adult Education courses offered by KH for 2016-17. Subjects range from “Making Prayer Real” to “The Art and Science of Aging.” Most courses take place at South Gate Community Center, 3145 Southgate Circle, where KH typically conducts services and activities. For complete information, including instructors, locations and fees, call 941.244.2042 or email office@congkh.org.

Rosh Chodesh Society course: “Simple Truths” Join the Rosh Chodesh Society for its second class of the year with a refreshing look on how to handle everyday simple questions. Women are invited to learn pivotal Jewish insights for a more centered life. “Simple Truths” will help guide participants through life’s many bumps and struggles. The course begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Cost: $75 (textbook included) or $18 per class. Rosh Chodesh Society members receive a $5 discount. For more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

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Unpacking the Tanakh

Rosh Chodesh Society course: “Simple Truths”

Join Rabbi Churgel in this ambitious weekly class to learn the Jewish Bible from beginning to end. Newcomers are always welcome to join as you can pick up where we left off the week before. Please bring your own Tanakh (Jewish Bible) and any commentaries that you would like to reference for our discussion. This free class begins at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, December 7 and 14 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

All women are invited to join Chabad of Sarasota’s Rosh Chodesh Society course entitled “Simple Truths – Pivotal Jewish Insights For Centered Living.” Although “Simple Truths” is a seven-part monthly course, each segment stands alone. This month’s segment, entitled “Where Pleasure Meets Purpose,” will explore how to balance our internal tugs toward a carefree and unrestrained life with our craving for deeper meaning and purpose. Following the class, participants will enjoy an array of soups, and learn to easily make them. Refreshments will be served. For assistance with underwriting this course, appreciation is extended to Anne Stein.

The course starts 7:15 p.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road.

Cost: free for Rebbetzin Circle members; $10 for Rosh Chodesh Society members; $12 for nonmembers. Anyone joining a N’shei Chabad Women’s Rosh Chodesh Society class for the first time is our guest – no charge.

For more information or to RSVP, call Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or email NCWSarasota@gmail.com.

Temple Emanu-El “Lunch with the Rabbi” Are you looking for a great lunch date? Temple Emanu-El welcomes you to our signature monthly program of lunch, socializing, and discussion of current events and subjects of Jewish interest with new and old friends.

This promises to be another wonderful “Lunch with the Rabbi” featuring Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Assistant Rabbi Michael Shefrin. All are invited at noon to Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota.

Please bring a brown-bag lunch – homemade dessert and terrific company are provided. For more information, call the temple office at 941.371.2788.

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Temple Sinai’s Brown Bag Lunch Temple Sinai had a longstanding tradition of its rabbi hosting a Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesdays. Rabbi Churgel will honor this practice of inviting congregants and guests to bring their own lunch and deliberate “worldly events” and other topics of interest among friends. Participants are encouraged to introduce their own ideas for discussion, analysis and or debate.

This free event begins at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 7 and 14 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift). For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

HERE’S “TO LIFE” ON THE GULF COAST Committed to the Jewish Community for almost 20 years, Stacy is passionate about real estate and strives to build everlasting relationships based on exceptional service, uncompromising values and a strong work ethic.

“How Yiddish Songs and Synagogue Melodies Influenced Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood” Based on a book by Jack Gottlieb and the instructor’s personal experience as a performer in the American Musical Theatre, this class examines the deep influences that Jewish musical modes, melodies and motifs have had on America’s popular musical entertainment culture. From Broadway to Hollywood and from Gershwin to Porter, Jewish musical themes are at the core of many popular staples of American music. Many songs and song recordings will be deconstructed to reveal their Jewish roots. No previous musical knowledge is required. This class begins at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift).

Cost: free for members; $36 for the series for nonmembers. For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

“Isaac Bashevis Singer Chanukah Stories” One of the most celebrated of modern Jewish writers, Isaac Bashevis Singer, was at his best when weaving tales of Chanukah in the Old Country.

The wonderment of children at this most enjoyable of children’s Jewish holidays is a recurring theme in Singer’s stories. Join Old Reb Berish in the studyhouse as he bakes potatoes over an open fire while firing the imaginations of his listeners with wondrous tales of miracles of Chanukahs of yore.

Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 7, 14 and 21 at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

ORT Gift Wrap

“Life in the Israeli Army”

ORT gift wrappers at both Westfield malls in Sarasota (Westfield Southgate, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, and Westfield Sarasota Square, 8201 S. Tamiami Trail) will wrap gifts to raise money to support ORT educational programs in the United States and around the world. Gift Wrap booths are open during most mall hours. Donations are appreciated. Contact Kim Sheintal at 941.302.1433 to be a volunteer wrapper.

All ages are invited to the Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club “Breakfast Speakers Series” at 9:30 a.m. at the temple, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota.

Sergeant Oded Israeli, Jewish Agency emissary to Sarasota – sponsored

by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee – will speak about his experience in the Israeli army. Enjoy a terrific lox and bagel breakfast for only $5 per person. RSVP to Kelly Nester at knester@templebethsholomfl. org or 941.955.8121. For more information, contact Rabbi Dr. Ed Weinsberg, Men’s Club Breakfast Speakers Series Coordinator, at 941.444.9790.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

BNC’s Musical at the Asolo Theatre

Family Shabbat Dinner Bring your friends and family to Temple Beth Sholom (Multi-purpose Room, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota) and enjoy a Shabbat dinner catered by Edibles by Ethel, after the 6:00 p.m. Shabbat service. For more information, please contact Kelly at the temple office at 941.955.8121.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Join the Sarasota chapter of the Brandeis National Committee for its annual Musical at the Asolo Theatre starting with a pre-performance discussion at the theater at 11:30 a.m.; lunch on the mezzanine at 12:30 p.m.; and a performance of Guys and Dolls at 2:00 p.m. The Asolo Repertory Theatre is located at 5555 N. Tamiami Trail. Cost: $80 for BNC members and $90 for guests. If you have a subscription to the Asolo and wish to exchange your ticket for this performance, the cost is $35 for BNC members and $45 for guests. For more information, contact Linda Geller at lindalgeller@aol.com or 781.888.9802, or Janet Tolbert at jrt3501@yahoo. com or 941.388.9624.

Tot Shabbat at Crowley Nature Center

Chanukah Shopping & Crafts Fair

Jewish and interfaith families are warmly invited to celebrate Shabbat and the blessings of nature! Join us at 10:30 a.m. in the beautiful natural setting of Crowley Nature Center (16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota) to enjoy the play area, a nature-inspired craft, a yummy bagel breakfast, and ageappropriate Shabbat prayers, songs and movement with Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin. We’ll also get into the Hanukkah spirit with a special story, Hanukkah treats and, of course, dreidels and gelt for the little ones! Limited free spaces available with advance reservation.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman at 941.379.1997 or Liana Sheintal Bryant at lianasheintal@aol.com.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Chanukah music, crafts for children, Chanukah tales and Chanukah gifts. While you attend this communitywide event, you can purchase silent auction items, original framed wildlife artwork, unique handmade quilts created by Susan Kohnstam, books by local Holocaust survivors and others, original Zionist posters designed by the Al Katz Center in support of the State of Israel, and many other items as Chanukah gifts for your home, family or friends. The event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Al Katz Center, 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Donations greatly appreciated; healthy kosher foods with vegan options available. For more information, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

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CTeen Junior Youth Group All teens in grades 7-8 are invited to join the CTeen Junior Youth Group at 2:00 p.m. at Kobernick House (North 1951 Honore Ave., Sarasota) to add holiday spirit and do a special Chanukah craft with the residents. We will then continue to Sky Zone for excitement and fun. To sign up or for more information about CTeen Junior, which provides teens the opportunity to have fun with Jewish friends while learning and embracing Jewish values, contact Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or sara@chabadofsarasota.com.

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Join us at 7:00 p.m. for Chabad of Sarasota’s 13th annual Comedy Central Live with comedian John Joseph, one of the hottest comics working today.

Whether he is performing for 100 people at a corporate show or 10,000 people at a rock concert, John combines stand-up comedy with music and improvisation to truly entertain his audiences. He is charismatic, consistently funny, highly original and a true professional with a natural command of pacing and timing. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a private pre-show for the event sponsors. The event takes place at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. Cost: $40; sponsor the event for $500. For tickets or more information, call the Chabad office at 941.925.0770.

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Join us for an informative and educational event about the relationship between Israel and the United Nations. International lawyer, diplomat, writer and activist, Hillel C. Neuer, the Executive Director of UN Watch, a human rights NGO in Geneva, Switzerland will tell us about the biases that he witnesses within the UN everyday.

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December 2016 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

The Mitzvah Project

Fifty Shades of J Chanukah Celebration

They were called “mischlinge,” a Nazi term meaning “mixed blood” or, more crudely, “half breed.”

It was used to describe Germans descended from one or two Jewish grandparents. By the outbreak of World War II, tens of thousands of “mischlinge” were serving in the German armed forces.

The Mitzvah (the play), conceived, co-written and performed by actor and child of survivor Roger Grunwald, tells the tragic story of a German halfJew who became a decorated officer in Hitler’s army. The Mitzvah is coauthored and directed by Broadway veteran Annie McGreevey. The lecture examines the historical conditions that produced two centuries of GermanJewish striving, intermarriage and conversion, which, in turn, produced over a hundred thousand “mischling” soldiers. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. on The Federation campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $10.

For more information, contact Orna Nissan at 941.552.6305 or onissan@ jfedsrq.org. For tickets, please call 866.465.3995 or visit jfedsrq.org/events.

Join singles and couples, and meet new and old friends at 6:00 p.m. at Louies Modern, 1289 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. Ages 50 and over are welcome.

For more information, please contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford @jfedsrq.org. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events.

Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch Book Review

Mitzvah Knitting Group at Temple Emanu-El

Join us at 1:30 p.m. at the Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Amenity Center (5240 Esplanade Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch), to discuss Saving Sophie.

In his sequel to Once We Were Brothers, Ronald Balson illuminates the personal side of the Middle Eastern conflict through his characters. The event is facilitated by Marilyn Abrams. No charge; donations appreciated.

For more information, call 941.281.2587.

Are you a knitter or crocheter interested in using your talent to brighten the lives of others while making new friends? If so, please come to the Mitzvah Knitting Group sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood. We gather monthly to craft and socialize, and our beautiful handiwork has been donated to local new parents as well as needy families in SarasotaManatee and in Israel. Bring your needles or crochet hook and a favorite pattern – we’ll supply the yarn and great company. We meet at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. For more information, email Susan Bernstein at susanhope22@comcast.net.

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Israeli Folk Dancing at Temple Emanu-El Whether you are an experienced Israeli dancer or have never danced a hora, Temple Emanu-El warmly invites you to fun, lively evenings of Israeli folk dancing in a friendly, spirited environment. We’ll learn dances during the first half of the evening, and then practice and dance together.

Dances are a mix of slow and fast, circle and line, and partners are not needed. Sessions are held the second Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: Free to Temple Emanu-El members; $5 donation requested for guests. For more information, call Kathy Rance at 941.223.6503.

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JFCS Holocaust Survivors Chanukah Luncheon All survivors are invited to attend the luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Temple EmanuEl Social Hall, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. This is a multi-agency event sponsored by JFCS of the Suncoast, Inc., Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. To RSVP or for more information, call Jennifer New at 941.552.6304.

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CTeen Join CTeen for its fourth get-together of the year, with the theme of “Defiance.” Teens will learn the art of negotiating through external pressures with activities and crafts such as Melt-it, Shape Up and a group dreidel game. Teens will also create oil lava lamps, ice cream doughnut sandwiches, and comfort pillow cases, and help the Chabad Terror Victims Project. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. CTeen’s mission is to give teens three things: Jewish Network, Jewish Identity, Jewish Values. Cost: $180 per teen for an annual CTeen membership. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

LIGHTS IN BLOOM 6-9 PM, DECEMBER 16-23 & 26-30

The 13th Annual Lights in Bloom, Sarasota’s premier holiday light display, offers visitors a stroll through magical gardens filled with beautifully lit flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and more. The tropical paradise includes nightly entertainment and activities to celebrate the season.

TICKET PRICES:

$25 GUESTS • $20 MEMBERS • $7.50 CHILDREN 4-17 • CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE

THE SELBY EXPERIENCE:

$100 ADULTS • $30 CHILDREN 4-17 • CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE

INCLUDES RESERVED PARKING, EARLY ADMISSION, OPEN BAR, COCKTAIL BUFFET AND HOLIDAY DESSERTS.

900 SOUTH PALM AVENUE • SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236 • WWW.SELBY.ORG

The Jewish News is also available online. Visit The Jewish News page at www.jfedsrq.org and you’ll be just one click away!

JEWISH HAPPENINGS

JOIN US FOR

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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AMBASSADOR FLORETA FABER Embassy of the Republic of Albania

Sunday, January 29, 2017 3:00 p.m.

Beatrice Friedman Theater, Federation Campus

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

FEATURE FILM Film: Rescue in Albania A documentary film about the Jewish rescue in Albania during World War II as told by Jewish survivors.

ENTERTAINMENT Albanian Heritage Foundation of Tampa Dancing Group EAGLES will perform traditional Albanian dances.

S A R A S O T A

OPENING NIGHT

Violins of Hope – The Len Mazur Memorial Concert Featuring soloist Shlomo Mintz and 38 members of the Sarasota Orchestra Wednesday, February 1, 2017 • 8:00pm Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota $54.00 | $36.00

A Conversation with Amnon Weinstein and James Grymes Opening by Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Alumni Monday, February 6, 2017 • 7:00pm Riverview High School Auditorium Sponsored by Jewish National Fund $12.50 in advance or $15.00 day of event Tuesday, February 7, 2017 • 10:30am Temple Beth Israel Sponsored by Bob and Judy Vigder $12.50 in advance or $15.00 day of event

Please Register for This Event at

JFEDSRQ.org/Events or call 1.866.465.3995 For more information, please contact Orna Nissan: 941.552.6305 onissan@jfedsrq.org

HOPE

FEBRUARY 1–16, 2017

This year’s program honors the rescue of Jews by Albanians

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

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Community Outreach Performance Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232

For lots of useful stuff, visit www.jfedsrq.org.

CLUBFED

Featuring State College of Florida’s Presidential String Quartet Thursday, February 9, 2017 • 7:30pm Neel Auditorium Performing Arts Center $10.00 in advance or $15.00 day of event

Community Outreach Performance Featuring Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Alumni Monday, February 13, 2017 • 7:00pm First United Methodist Church Sponsored by Robert and Esther Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative $12.50 in advance or $15.00 day of event

CLOSING NIGHT

Community Outreach Performance Featuring Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Alumni Thursday, February 16, 2017 • 7:00pm Temple Beth Sholom Sponsored by The Mazur Family Fund $12.50 in advance or $15.00 day of event

Tuesday, February 10, 2017*

Florida Holocaust Museum St. Petersburg, FL Guest Speaker: Assi Weinstein, preview of the “Courage and Compassion: The Legacy of the Bielski Brothers” and lunch.

Leaving the Federation campus at 9:30 am, returning atpproximately at 3:30 pm $55

Tuesday, March 1, 2017*

For tickets go to JFEDSRQ.ORG/violins-of-hope or call 1.866.465.3995

Dali Museum St. Petersburg, FL The Frida Kahlo Exhibit (Includes lunch at Acropolis.)

Leaving the Federation campus at 9:30 am, returning atpproximately at 3:30 pm $65

Tuesday, April 19, 2017

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Tampa, FL Enjoy some time at the zoo and have lunch on your own in the park.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS CALL 941.706.0033

Leaving the Federation campus at 9:30 am, returning atpproximately at 3:30 pm $40

* These outings are all Inclusive: • Transportation • Admission to Museum • Docent Tour (No full refunds two weeks prior to event)

QUESTIONS?

Contact Debbie Sanford at 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota FL 34232

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Sponsored by JCC Association’s Making Music Happen Centennial Grant Initiative, funded by a grant from Marvin J. Pertzik and the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation ( list in formation)

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS SAVE THE DATES

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HOPE S A R A S O T A

FEBRUARY 1-16, 2017

March 12 –19, 2017

FEBRUARY – JULY, 2017

ANNE FRANK –

A HISTORY FOR TODAY

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APRIL 17 – MAY 27, 2017

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WGC 2017 MISSION TO ISRAEL

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Join the Women’s Giving Circle for an incredible, hands-on mission to Israel where we will visit projects we have funded and more.

2017 MISSION TO ISRAEL MARCH 26 - APRIL 1, 2017

Wednesday, January 4 • 5:00-7:00 pm

New to the area? New to Federation?

You are invited to a Newcomers Reception • Connect with other members of the Jewish community • This event is FREE, but reservations are required

MISSION HIGHLIGHTS • Four nights at the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv • Two nights at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem • Full Israeli breakfast daily; three lunches and three dinners • All ground transportation while in Israel on an air conditioned motorcoach with English speaking guide

ECEPTION

• Culinary tour in Tel Aviv • Shabbat home experience in Jerusalem • A day in Netanya and participation in an impactful community service project • Inspirational and informative speakers and special guests • Free time for shopping, exploring or relaxing

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$3,000* per person

(based on double occupancy, $866 single supplement available)

Hold your spot with a $500 deposit by December 1 *Tips and airfare not included. The mission begins on March 26 at 5pm, and concludes the evening of April 1; please plan your flight accordingly.

For more information, please contact:

Ilene Fox

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Klingenstein Jewish Center 580 MacIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL

ifox@jfedsrq.org | 941.343.2111

SPEAKERS BUREAU

FOR ISRAEL Educate your civic group, church or synagogue and community about Israel with the Speakers Bureau for Israel. The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee through the Heller Israel Advocacy Initiative can provide a group of passionate and highly informed speakers to give clear and direct factual information about Israel and current events surrounding Israel both politically and culturally.

Request a speaker today to provide this engaging and informative topic for your group and/or congregation.

FREE ADVOCATE

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JANUARY 9, 2017

TEMPLE SINAI, 4631 S LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, SARASOTA (ENTER OFF PROCTOR RD)

7:00 PM

JOIN US for a free showing of the film Defiance and let us introduce you to the story of the Bielski Brothers in anticipation of our Club Fed trip to the Florida Holocaust Museum on Friday, Feb 10th. There you will have the chance to meet the youngest Bielski brother’s daughter, Assi Weinstein, who will join us as the guest speaker. Assi is the wife of Violin Restorer, Amnon Weinstein, who will be bringing the Violins of Hope to Sarasota on Feb.1st, 2017.

To RSVP visit jfedsrq.org/events or call 866.465.3995 For more information email: dsanford@jfedsrq.org or call 941.706.0033 INFORM

WE HAVE A LOT TO SAY

For Booking Contact Jessi Sheslow, Speakers Bureau Coordinator

WANT TO DISPLAY THE JEWISH NEWS IN YOUR OFFICE OR BUSINESS?

941.343.2109 • jsheslow@jfedsrq.org PROUDLY SPONSORED BY INSPIRE

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Klingenstein Jewish Center • 580 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

941.371.4546 • www.jfedsrq.org

Robin Leonardi, Account Executive: 941.552.6307 • rleonardi@jfedsrq.org

JEWISH HAPPENINGS

December 2016

SAVE THE DATES!

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CLUBFED Lecture Series

JERUSALEM: 3000 YEARS OF HOLINESS Presented by Dr. Steven Derfler

March 12 –19, 2017 941.371.4546 jfedsrq.org

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8 1 $ S E I R E S E ENTIR “Ten measures of beauty were descended upon the world by God; Jerusalem received nine of them. Yet ten measures of sorrow were visited upon the world by God as well: Jerusalem received nine of them…” according to the Babylonian Talmud. This incredible city is truly the foundation stone of the world’s great western religious traditions.

Anne Frank A HISTORY FOR TODAY This exhibit, which has been shown in more than 40 countries, tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. Selby Public Library will host the exhibit. All who visit the exhibit will gain a better understanding of the Holocaust, World War II, and the impact these events have on today’s society.

THE NATURE OF JERUSALEM IN ITS PHYSICAL SETTING

APRIL 17 – MAY 27, 2017 SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

For more information contact Orna Nissan at onissan@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6305

JERUSALEM OF JUDAISM

Jerusalem began as the City of Ophel of the Jebusites, was occupied by Rome, invaded by crusaders, and today is the capital of Israel. The Jerusalem of antiquity was home to the ancient Israelites who worshiped at Solomon’s Temple. Explore the city’s long religious legacies, from its historical roots to today’s modern Hekal Shlomo Synagogue. Learn about the setting of the city during the time of Jesus. See how Christian traditions developed in Jerusalem, changed over the centuries, and are observed today. During the 7th century CE, the Caliph Omar ruled Jerusalem, protecting the holy site where it is written that the Prophet Muhammad rose to heaven, came face to face with God, received the teachings of Islam, and brought them home. The Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque mark that spot today, and Arabs still refer to Jerusalem as Al Kuds, or “The Holy.”

JANUARY 10, 2017

10–11:30am – THE NATURE OF JERUSALEM IN ITS PHYSICAL SETTING Klingenstein Jewish Center • 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL

JANUARY 31, 2017

JERUSALEM OF CHRISTIANITY

10–11:30am – JERUSALEM OF JUDAISM

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

10–11:30am – JERUSALEM OF CHRISTIANITY

MARCH 7, 2017

10–11:30am – JERUSALEM OF ISLAM The average age of a first-time victim is 11 to 14 years old.

JERUSALEM OF ISLAM

83% of sex trafficking victims in the US are US citizens.

Human Trafficking Awareness Program Human Trafficking is an NCJW national and statewide priority.

Southern Florida and the bay area rank third in the country for the number of vulnerable victims, particularly children and teens as young as 11, who are being trafficked into prostitution and indentured services.

Join us for this important community awareness program to help eradicate this modern-day form of slavery.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7 p.m.

at the Beatrice Friedman Theater on the Federation Campus

All lectures to be held at the Bea Friedman Theater, on the Federation Campus

To purchase tickets visit jfedsrq.org/events or call 1.866.465.3995 For more info contact Debbie Sanford 941.706.0033 or dsanford@jfedsrq.org

Educational Resources Inc.

Bringing peoples, cultures and faiths together through education

RSVP to JFEDSRQ.org/Events or 1.866.465.3995 This event is co-sponsored by...

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

For more information, contact NCJW at 941.342.1855

Klingenstein Jewish Center • 580 McIntosh Road • Sarasota, FL

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JEWISH HAPPENINGS

December 2016

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Major Gifts Dinner

Wednesday February 1, 2017

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GOLF TOURNAMENT to Support the Victims of Terror Fund

5:30pm

Sunday, March 26, 2017 • 8:30am Palm Aire Country Club

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL

Event Chair

Melissa Howard

Couvert will include reserved seating at the Len Mazur Memorial Concert/ Opening Night of Violins of Hope following the dinner.

Co-ed Four-person Scramble $125pp

HENRY WINKLER

Minimum gift of $6,000 to the 2017 development efforts of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is required.

Questions?

Contact Ilene Fox 941.343.2111 ifox@jfedsrq.org

B I L E R A a L YESHIVA t o s a r a s PRESENTS DECEMBER COURSES THE HISTORY OF JEWISH HUMOR MONDAYS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Starting December 5 (Eight Weeks) Why are so many comedians Jewish? What is the background and origins of Yiddish wit and comedy? Was it a coincidence that the movie industry was founded by Jewish immigrants and that much of “Broadway” was inhabited by performers, directors and producers who identified as Jews? Likewise, the music industry interfaced and experienced much of the same phenomena. This course will explore all of these issues plus study the depth and breadth of this unique ethnic humor: from the Russian shtetl to American television; from the Wise Men of Chelm to the heyday of the Borscht Belt; from humorous interactions in the Bible to the State of Israel. You are invited to study and laugh as you add to your own repertoire and knowledge of Jewish humor. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

BASIC JUDAISM TUESDAYS 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Starting December 6 (Eight Weeks) Many of our students have requested a course on Basic Judaism so they can better understand the background and heritage of our great Jewish tradition. This new course will present insight into the Jewish transition from biblical to rabbinic Judaism, a review of religious texts, the Hebrew calendar, customs and ceremonies, ethnic differences, ritual choreography, the holidays, and contemporary Jewish practice. Bring your questions to this class where they will be answered through group discussion and class materials which will be distributed. Please bring a three-ring notebook. This course may be particularly useful to prospective converts, B’nai Anusim (Crypto-Jews), nonJews, and anyone lacking a broad Jewish education. Instructor: Marden Paru; Fee $60.

Includes: Golf, range balls, breakfast “On the Go,” Lunch, Giftbags; Awards (Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin Men, Closest to the Pin Women).

Proceeds benefit Temple Emanu-El and Victims of Terror Fund REGISTER AT:

SarasotaTemple.org/Community/Brotherhood Event sponsored by the following community businesses

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Contact Mark Sharff for details: msharff@gmail.com

Get to know Israel and her people!

Visit SarasotaLovesIsrael.com

HOLOCAUST AWARENESS LECTURE SERIES 18 f the seror ies $

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Presented by Dr. Andre Krauss A research fellow at the Institute of Sociology at the Romanian Academy, Dr. Krauss is a published art historian and media psychologist. He holds doctorates in History of Art from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and Social Psychology from the University of Bucharest, Romania.

BIBLICAL ARCHEOLOGY: DIGGING INTO THE BIBLE FRIDAYS 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM December 2 (Eight weeks) The Tanach (the Hebrew Bible) is a vast treasure trove and a narrative of our People’s history starting 3500 years ago. To some it is merely a book of stories; to our tradition it is the record of the Jewish people from antiquity to the period of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Though there has been a continuous Jewish presence in Eretz Yisrael right up to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948, the Jews’ right to the land is challenged by those who want to rewrite history. Archeological digging in the modern period definitely proves the veracity and continuity of a Jewish presence in the land promised by God to our forefathers. It also verifies many biblical events at the sites referenced in the Tanach. This class will review many discoveries of the last two centuries, including some of the most current, as we ourselves dig into our biblical past. Instructor: Marden Paru; fee $60.

Inquire about multi-course discounts.

Scholarships are also available.

Classes are held on the Campus of The Jewish Federation, 580 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota.

To register or seek more information, please contact Marden Paru, Dean and Rosh Yeshiva at 941.379.5655 or marden.paru@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to the Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva and mail to Marden Paru, 5445 Pamela Wood Way #160, Sarasota, FL 34233.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. It is funded, in part, by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.

2017 LECTURE SERIES THEME:

MOVING PICTURES: FILMS ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST as no one could imagine Auschwitz before Auschwitz, ( no“…just one can now retell Auschwitz after Auschwitz….” ~Elie Wiesel (

Yet, as soon as the guns fell silent on the battle fields of WWII the cameras started rolling, documenting the atrocities discovered in the liberated Nazi death camps. No event in history has generated such a vast and varied filmography as the Holocaust. This lecture series will address a number of problems still debated in relation to the representation of the Holocaust in film.

All lectures start at 10:30 a.m. on the Federation Campus Thu., January 5

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Wed., March 8

RSVP to: 1.866.465.3995 | JFEDSRQ.org/Events For more information, contact Orna Nissan at onissan@jfedsrq.org or 941.552.6305

KLINGENSTEIN JEWISH CENTER

580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

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Stay informed throughout the month. Sign up for the Jewish Federation’s Enewsletter at www.jfedsrq.org.

JEWISH HAPPENINGS

December 2016

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

“Jews in the News” with Richard Bergman

Mommy & Me with a Jewish twist

The National Council of Jewish Women’s program with speaker Richard Bergman begins at noon. Mr. Bergman will entertain you with stories of famous and “infamous” Jewish people. Also learn about the wonderful, inspirational work that NCJW’s volunteers do to help women, children and families in Sarasota-Manatee. Enjoy a lovely luncheon at the Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $25. For information and to RSVP, please call 941.342.1855.

Calling all moms with infants and toddlers up to 36 months to join for a free monthly Mommy & Me program at 9:30 a.m. at Chabad of Sarasota, 7700 Beneva Road. This free and innovative program explores Jewish themes in a stimulating, fun and creative atmosphere. Make new friends as we explore the child’s world through circle time, music, books, crafts and multi-sensory experiences. This is an exciting morning of bonding and quality time for mom and child! For a complete schedule, to register or for more information, contact Sara Steinmetz at 941.925.0770 or sara@ chabadofsarasota.com.

Book review and discussion Howard Levin will review Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet by Jeffrey Rosen, who refers to Brandeis as “the Jewish Jefferson,” the greatest critic of what he called “the curse of bigness” in business and government. Combining narrative biography with a passionate argument for why Brandeis matters today, Rosen explores what Brandeis can teach us about historic and contemporary questions involving the Constitution, monopoly, corporate and federal power, technology, privacy, free speech and Zionism. This free program is open to the public and begins at 1:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, Band/Desenberg Chapel, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Light refreshments will be served before and after the event. For more information, call Arlene Hamburger at 941.921.2554.

International Jewish Film Festival Please join Rabbi Michael Sternfield and the Temple Beth El Bradenton family for the film Monsieur Ibraham (France) starring Omar Sharif. This film, situated in Paris of the 1960s is about a young Jewish boy and his relationship to a Persian Muslim man who runs a grocery store across the street from where he lives. Come early, as our very own resident chef, Rabbi Sternfield, will thrill us with his culinary delights as we enjoy a wonderful meal in keeping with the film we will watch. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton, 4200 32nd Street West, Bradenton. Cost: $10. For more information and reservations, please call the TBE office at 941.755.4900, Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Sarasota Concert Association • 2016-17

Bringing You World Renowned Musicians

“Sarasota’s Safe Place for LGBT Teens” The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (which meets at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota), following its Chanukah service and the voices of the Humanaires, will feature Molly Swift, who will speak on “Sarasota’s Safe Place for LGBT Teens.” Swift is the Program Coordinator of ALSO Youth, a Sarasota non-profit whose mission is advocacy, support and outreach for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and asexual youth and their allies. She works directly with youth and their families at ALSO’s dropin centers in Sarasota and Venice, and leads “ALLY 101” workshops for classrooms and groups of youth, local organizations and professionals. She will be accompanied by a small panel of ALSO Youth Ambassadors who are happy to have a platform to share their experiences and insights. Free and open to the public, this event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit chj-sarasota.org or call 941.929.7771.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Violins of Hope documentary The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (which meets at Unity, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota) will feature Violins of Hope, a one-hour documentary featuring Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein, who has devoted the past 20 years to restoring violins recovered from the Holocaust. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration camps, others belonged to the klezmer musical culture, which was all but destroyed by the Nazis. Behind each of the violins is a unique and inspiring story. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. Free for CHJ members; $5 for nonmembers.

Mail check to CHJ, 3023 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231, and include your name and telephone number. For more information, call 941.929.7771.

To Life:

Osmo Vänskä

Dec. 18: Emerson String Quartet Jan. 9: Minnesota Orchestra Jan. 30: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Feb. 22: Apollo’s Fire March 16: Royal Scottish National Orchestra March 30: Daniil Trifonov & Sergei Babayan All concerts at Van Wezel, except for Feb. 22 at Riverview PAC. Single Tickets & Subscriptions:

941-225-6500 www.scasarasota.org

2016-17 Presenting Media Sponsor

The Florida Holocaust Museum’s 25th Anniversary February 25, 2017 Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

The Vinoy Renaissance

St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Join us for a grand celebration of the Past, Present, and Future of The Florida Holocaust Museum!

Featuring: David Eisenhower, Keynote Speaker

Tickets Available Now at TheFHM.org/to-life-annual-benefit Program proceeds benefit The FHM’s educational programming. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call 727.820.0100 x274 or visit TheFHM.org for additional information.

The FHM 25th Anniversary Media Sponsor

55 Fifth Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727.820.0100 • www.TheFHM.org

2017 LECTURE SERIES IN SARASOTA / VENICE / LAKEWOOD RANCH

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The Jewish Federation offers assistance for all ages, like: Camp Grants, Overseas Grants, Education Scholarships, Religious Scholarships, and Women’s Giving Circle Grants. Plus, complimentary programs like PJ Library, Shalom Baby and Senior services provide unique support throughout Sarasota and Manatee.

Learn more at jfedsrq.org/help

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about today’s world 96 Lectures in all

January 9 to March 31

Find out why over 45,000 attend each year!

SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING

2 Music Series with world class music experts 6 Global Issues Series for world news insights

New! Expanded program in Lakewood Ranch with 12 Global Issues Lectures Single Tickets at the door $10 Season Ticket for a 12-lecture series $85 Visit www.sillsarasota.org for schedules and more information Program brochures at area libraries

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December 2016

JEWISH HAPPENINGS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Jewish War Veterans brunch/meeting

Enjoy our Jewish programs in January, February and March 2017 SPECIAL ONE-TIME THURSDAY PROGRAM

Thursday, January 12 • 11:00am–12:30pm STEVE JOBS PRESENTS Israel, Apple and the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Join Steve Jobs (Dr. Ken Hanson using Steve’s persona) as he shares the transferable lessons to be learned from the State of Israel’s “modern miracle.” This semi-theatrical presentation includes amazing graphics and video.

Ken Hanson, Ph.D.

ONE-TIME LECTURES TUESDAYS, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

February 28

W The Ravensbruck Archive at Lund University Library Richard Ohlsson

March 7

W Daily Life in Biblical Israel Elizabeth-Bloch Smith, Ph.D.

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COURSES From The “Final Solution” to New Beginnings to Ongoing Conflict—The Holocaust, Israel and The Middle East Thomas O. Hecht, Ph.D. January 9 and January 16 ............. 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

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The Royals of Ancient Israel Rachel Zohar Dulin, Ph.D. January 10 – January 31 ............... 9:00 AM–10:30 AM

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The Mystery of Job and Hidden Wisdom from The Kabbalah Ken Hanson, Ph.D. February 1 and February 8 ........... 1:00 PM–2:30 PM Two Thousand Years of Anti-Jewish Enculturation and the Genesis of Nazi Anti-Semitism Andre Krauss, Ph.D. February 15 and February 22 ..... 3:00–4:30 PM

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Jewish/Israeli Film Festival Susan Goldfarb & Guest Facilitators February 2 – March 9...................... 2:15 PM–5:00 PM

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Jewish Masters—The Art of Louise Nevelson and Frank Gehry Kevin Costello January 6 and January 13 ............. 3:00–4:30 PM

PE R F O R M I N G A RT S

Jewish War Veterans Post 172 will hold its next meeting in the Activities Room at Kobernick House, 1951 North Honore Avenue, Sarasota. The brunch begins at 9:45 a.m., at a cost of $7 per person. Spouses and significant others are always welcome. The guest speaker will be Terry Acton, head of the Sarasota County Veterans Office. He will bring us up to date on veterans programs and current changes. For more information or directions, please contact Stan Levinson at stanlevinson172@gmail.com.

Chocolate Toy Factory Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch for a gift-wrapping party to brighten up the lives of children in foster care this Chanukah season.

Wrap toys, nosh on Chanukah refreshments, enjoy Chanukah activities and more! The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at The Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Bradenton. Admission is $5; free to Chabad Hebrew School students and families. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida Keren Weiner has been a researcher for over twenty years and involved in Jewish genealogical research for the last ten years. She will present “A Jewish Family’s Letters from the Civil War.” Precious documents from the 1860s tell the story of one family’s immigration, immediate involvement in the war between the states, and their ultimate settlement in the U.S. A Q&A session will follow her presentation, which begins at 1:00 p.m. at Kobernick House, 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. Attendance is free.

Everyone is welcome. RSVP to klapshein@aol.com. For more information, contact Kim Sheintal at 941.921.1433 or klapshein@aol.com, or visit http://jgsswf.org/.

Dr. Thomas O. Hecht presentation Israel expert, Holocaust survivor, and founder of the renowned BeginSadat Center for Strategic Studies in Israel – which has advised every Israeli administration for over 20 years – Dr. Thomas Hecht inaugurates his winter lecture series at the Al Katz Center with a timely and incisive look at “Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism: Same Idea, Different Cloak.” Starkly, in Florida this past year, anti-Semitic incidents have risen 30 percent.

Dr. Hecht’s phenomenal expertise is invaluable to this community! The event begins at 2:30 p.m. at 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $12 per adult; $3 per student; healthy kosher refreshments with vegan options and discussion materials included. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 Temple Emanu-El’s Jewish Book Club Do you love books of Jewish interest? Do you love discussing books of Jewish interest with old and new friends? Under the direction of librarian Dr. Eleanor Wachs, Temple Emanu-El is delighted to facilitate a vibrant and lively monthly Jewish Book Club. Join us at 9:30 a.m. at 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. Cost: free for Temple Emanu-El members; $5 donation requested for guests. For information on the book of the month, please email Dr. Eleanor Wachs at efwachs@aol.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Sarasota Jewish Singles dinner meeting The Sarasota Jewish Singles is an outreach program of Temple Beth Israel to give Jewish singles in the area the opportunity to meet other men and women who are alone. The group meets once a month for dinner, laughter and a time to turn acquaintances into lifelong friends. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Waterfront Restaurant, 7660 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information or to make a reservation, please call or text Rosalyn Fleischer at 941.915.6631 or rozfleischer@gmail.com.

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Chabad of Venice will be partnering with Lowe’s to offer a pre-Chanukah Menorah Workshop at 5:00 p.m. at the Lowe’s Venice location at 1745 S. Tamiami Trail. This event will unite children and their families from across the spectrum of the community in a joyous and interactive celebration of the upcoming holiday of Chanukah. Participants will receive a worker’s apron and then craft their own unique menorah from wood and a host of other supplies available at Lowe’s. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy Chanukah cookies and enter a raffle. Parents will accompany their children and there is no charge for attending. Reservations are required.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

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Chanukah begins Saturday night, December 24

Celebration of Lights Aviva: A Campus for Senior Life welcomes the community to experience the wonder of Hanukkah at its Celebration of Lights event. Participants will enjoy scrumptious holiday treats, a unique Hanukkah presentation, and a tour of the resort-style senior living campus nestled in the Meadows.

This free event begins at 11:30 a.m. at 1951 N. Honore Avenue, Sarasota.

To RSVP or for more information, call 941.757.8520.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

TBS Idelson Library Film Matinee Series Carvalho’s Journey (2015; 95 minutes) is a real life 19th-century American western adventure story about Solomon Carvalho (1815-1897), an observant Sephardic Jew, and his life as a groundbreaking explorer and artist. In 1853, traveling with famed explorer John Fremont’s Fifth Westward Expedition, Carvalho became one of the first photographers to document the sweeping vistas and treacherous terrain of the far American West. Traveling alongside mountain men, pioneers, Native Americans and Mormons, Carvalho produced beautiful art – daguerreotypes that became the lens through which the world experienced the American West. Refreshments, including popcorn, will be served, sponsored by the Men’s Club.

Marty Cohen will lead a Q&A session after the screening, which begins at 1:15 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall, 1050 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Suggested donation is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, please contact the temple office at 941.955.8121.

First night of Chanukah dinner and movie Join the Temple Beth Sholom Men’s Club at 6:00 p.m. for its annual holiday dinner and movie. Keeping Up With the Steins is the hilarious story of the most over-the-top Bar Mitzvah party ever. Enjoy this family Chanukah party with a dairy buffet dinner, Chanukah candle lighting and popcorn.

The event takes place at Temple Beth Sholom, Madeline L. Sainer Social Hall, 1050 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. Reservations required by Friday, December 16. Cost: $15 per adult; free for children under 12; maximum of $40 per family. For more information, contact Paul Rabin at 941.927.0901 or paulconslt@aol.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Chanukah Happiness Brunch

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

Not everything is closed today! Celebrate the very first day of miraculous Chanukah at the Al Katz Center with a special holiday brunch featuring traditional Chanukah foods and other delights. Enjoy Chanukah music and videos, Jewish trivia in teams, crafts for the children, and Chanukah lore.

Spend time admiring the artworks of a dozen local Jewish artists on exhibit at the Al & Sophia Katz Jewish Art Gallery, many of which are for sale. The brunch begins at 11:00 a.m. at 5710 Cortez Road West, Bradenton. Cost: $7 per adult; $3 per child. To RSVP, call Beverly Newman at 941.313.9239.

“Hanukkah Happening” at Temple Emanu-El Get into the Hanukkah spirit at this joyful, festive celebration for the entire family! We’ll begin with a delicious Hanukkah feast catered by the wonderful Brooklyn Catering that includes brisket with all the trimmings and – of course – plenty of fresh latkes! There’s also a menorah-making contest; a visit from Judah Maccabee; crafts and doughnut-decorating; a silent auction; and songs, blessings and fun. Dreidels and gelt for all! The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota. The beautiful Hanukkah service follows at 7:30 p.m. For reservations and pricing, contact Temple Emanu-El Religious School at 941.371.2788 or teers@sarasotatemple.org.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting in North Port Join Chabad of Venice at 5:00 p.m. for a Chanukah celebration at the Warm Mineral Springs in North Port. This free event will include music, latkes and donuts. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

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PJ Library at “A Taste of Chanukah”

Grand Chanukah Klezmer Festival

Join Chabad of Sarasota, PJ Library and the whole community for the annual “A Taste of Chanukah” Celebration. The PJ Library corner will include stories, crafts, snacks and more. Drop off your children with experienced babysitters while you roam the celebration and spend time with friends! The event takes place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on The Federation campus, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert at 941.552.6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org. To register, visit jfedsrq.org/events.

Join Chabad of Venice at 4:30 p.m. for a Chanukah celebration at the gazebo in Centennial Park in downtown Venice. Enjoy the lighting of a 12-foot menorah. Latkes, donuts, chicken soup and refreshments will be available for sale. The free event will feature the Freylekh Klezmer Band and a Salute to our American Heroes and Law Enforcement. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@ chabadofvenice.com.

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“A Taste of Chanukah” The sixth annual “A Taste of Chanukah” celebration, hosted by Chabad of Sarasota from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on The Federation campus (580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota), will feature a New York City theme. Join us for a bustling big-city style holiday with klezmer music, bubble and balloon twisting shows, deli delights, latkes, sufganiyot, hot dogs, hot pretzels, vendors and much more. You may not get to ride a taxi or subway, but you will get to see the kindling of a Statue of Liberty menorah! For the kids there will be a full array of activities, including bungee jumping, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, crafts and PJ Library story time. This community-wide event is offered free of charge. Appreciation is extended to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee as a major benefactor. Our Premier sponsors are Budweiser and Family Practice Associates. Our Sponsors are Sunset Chevrolet; Shapiro, Goldman, Walsh and Babboni; Michael’s On East; Munchies 420 Café; Midas of Sarasota; Team Maslen; and PJ Library. For more information, please visit www.atasteofchanukah.com or www.facebook.com/atasteofchanukah, or call 941.925.0770.

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Englewood Join Chabad of Venice at 5:30 p.m. for a Chanukah celebration at Vino Loco Wines, 420 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. This free event will include music, latkes and donuts. For more information, contact Rabbi Sholom Schmerling at 941.493.2770 or rabbi@chabadofvenice.com.

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at 6:00 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a celebration featuring a Sock Menorah (please bring new pairs of socks to The Chabad House at 5712 Lorraine Road; socks will be donated to the homeless in Manatee County), Powerskip Show from Fight or Flight Productions, Falafel with Yoav, Kosher BBQ sponsored

by Bogey’s, Kona’s Ice Truck, Orit Doughnuts, and hot latkes. Fun activities will include face painting, Judah the Maccabee, Dreidel Moonbounce, Chanukah art, raffles and lots of great music. This event is co-sponsored by Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Admission is free with nominal food fees.

For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

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Menorah Lighting at Ellenton Premium Outlets Join Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at 6:00 p.m. for latkes, doughnuts, dreidels, raffles, a magic show and great music. All are welcome. Admission is free. For more information, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at 941.752.3030.

Bradenton Downtown Hanukkah Celebration Temple Beth El will be holding its annual Downtown Bradenton Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting at 6:00 p.m. at the amphitheater alongside the River Walk (behind the Manatee Performing Arts Center). Enjoy the beautiful music of TBE Cantorial Soloist Deborah Suta, our “Shabbat Live” musical group, and the First United Methodist Church Choir. This event is free and open to the entire community. Please bring lawn chairs.

For more information, please call the TBE office at 941.755.4900, Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Temple Sinai’s Rhythm & Jews

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Join Rabbi Churgel, Chazzan Abramson, friends and neighbors for a Rhythm & Jews Chanukah Erev Shabbat Service. Hear the Bruno Family Musicians in an uplifting service with a variety of traditional, Israeli, Sephardic and Chasidic melodies. A welcome reception begins at 5:15 p.m., and the service begins at 6:00 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota (enter off of Proctor only, between Beneva and Swift).

For more information, call the temple office at 941.924.1802.

Temple Beth El Family Menorah Lighting We invite you to join TBE and its temple family at this Erev Shabbat service. It has become the custom for everyone to join together lighting their menorahs brought from their homes as we light the temple’s Hanukkah menorah, rescued from the Shoah. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El Bradenton, 4200 32nd Street West, Bradenton. We ask that you bring an item of non-perishable food for our Meals on Wheels food bank receptacle. For more information, please call the TBE office at 941.755.4900, Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

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Jerusalem Post Crossword Puzzle “You Probably Know One” By Yoni Glatt

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We hope you feel at home and become active members of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community.

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Editor: YoniGlatt, koshercrosswords@gmail.com Solution on page 15A Across 4. Common Jewish last name 1. Shoe that might be worn on Yom 5. Tref king Kippur 6. Make like David 5. Item shipped when making aliyah 7. Call off an IDF mission 8. Dark yellow or green, for a citron 10. Common Jewish last name 14. Yoni Netanyahu, e.g.

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