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Your Community Enews for J​ une 24th, 2021 | 14th of Tammuz, 5781

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

June's Real to Reel Film Screening of DEAR FREDY is going HYBRID! Wednesday June 30th | 7PM | via Zoom OR in person at the Federation Offices in Largo JewishGulfCoast.org/REALTOREEL

Based on popular demand, our Real to Reel Film Screening of DEAR FREDY by Rubi Gat will now be HYBRID - in person at the Federation Offices in Largo, as well as via Zoom.

The event begins at 7PM. Tickets are $10. All attendees (whether virtual or in person) will have the opportunity to engage with the film's director, Rubi Gat, during a live Q&A, as well as other members from the community, after the screening of the film.

Learn more, view the movie trailer, watch a special interview with Fredy Hirsch's niece, and purchase tickets for this HYBRID event at JewishGulfCoast.org/RealtoReel.

LEARN MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY www.JewishGulfCoast.org | 727-530-3223

Quick List: Federation Events

June 14 through July 9 - Jewish July 7 - Sociable Singles Meeting Community Camp - Session 1 July 7 through August 1 - ONE2ONE June 25 - Parsha Pathways English(P2G) June 30 - Q&A with a Developmental July 11 - Volleyball Beach Hangout (THE Psychologst (Jewish Community Camp) TRIBE) June 30 - Real to Reel Film Series - NOW July 12 through August 6 - Jewish HYBRID Community Camp - Session 2 July 1 - Talk Show LIVE on July 24 - Tu B'Av (P2G) July 28 - Q&A with a Developmental July 4 - Independence Day Psychologst (Jewish Community Camp) July 5 - Federation Offices closed for Independence Day

Quick List: Community Events Please submit your events to the Federation's Community Calendar! Q​ uestions? Contact Kara at [email protected].

June 24 - Professional Photo Shoot July 11 - Chief Anthony Holloway: (TBJL) Seeking Reality through Differing June 27 - Discover Judaism's Life Perceptions - Hadassah St. Pete Changing Ideas (CBS) July 11 - Discover Judaism's Life June 24 - 5 Steps to Negotiate a Job Changing Ideas (CBS) Offer (TBJL) July 14 - An Intimate Conversation with June 30 - Jewish Women: Radicals, Shira Haas ( Bonds) Rebels & Reformers (Hadassah Florida) July 18 - Discover Judaism's Life July 4 - Discover Judaism's Life Changing Changing Ideas (CBS) Ideas (CBS) July 20 - A Virtual Informational Program (JSCREEN)

More Federation Events

Join us Friday Mornings at 11AM! Speakers Lineup:

June 25 - Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Hillels of the Florida Suncoast

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88516719566? pwd=S1JhaiszNURDRUx2b1k2cVEwb013QT09

Meeting ID: 885 1671 9566 Password: Parsha

Join by Phone +1 646 558 8656 US (EDT)

*Parsha Pathways will return in the fall*

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Sign up for our upcoming Sociable Singles Meeting! Next Meeting: July 7, 2021 | 7PM

This month, we will be meeting up IN PERSON (indoors) at The Nosh Pit in St. Petersburg: 4040 Park St N., St Petersburg, FL 33710. R​ SVP by emailing [email protected].

Our sociable singles meet on the first Wednesday of each month. These events are sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast and are typically free of charge. A suggested minimum donation of $54 to our annual campaign will help us to continue this program in the future.

Stay informed by signing up for the mailing list at JewishGulfCoast.org/Singles-Signup.

RSVP FOR JUNE'S IN PERSON EVENT

Jewish Community Camp is in Session! It's not too late to sign your child up. Single weeks available! Inquire today. Visit our website JewishCommunityCamp.com or email Lisa Schmid at [email protected]

ENROLL TODAY!

Q&A WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST June 30, 2021 @ 5pm TBI | July 28, 2021 @ 9pm (online)

Dr Yana Sirotkin, a development psychologist and child development expert, is coming to Temple B’nai Israel at 5.00pm and will present a program called “Why children don’t listen: Common parental mistakes and simple, effective solutions.” There will be a Q&A session afterwards.

June 30, 2021 @ 5pm (Temple B'nai Israel) Why children don't listen: Common parental mistakes and simple, effective solutions.

July 28, 2021 @ 9pm (online) Importance of boundaries and steps for creating healthy limits for children

Email: [email protected] Tel: (727) 314-1429

For more information and resources visit: www.parentingexpert.org or call: (727) 314-1429

Save the date for THE TRIBE's Beach Volleyball Hangout! Sunday, July 11th at 11AM at the Volleyball courts on Gulfport Beach! RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Are you a young adult (20's & 30's) living on Florida's Gulf Coast? Stay up to date on upcoming TRIBE events by subscribing to the mailing list! Fill out the form at JewishGulfCoast.org/TRIBE-SIGNUP.

SIGN UP FOR THE TRIBE'S MAILING LIST PLEDGE YOUR GIFT TO OUR 2021 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN HERE!

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Jewish Community Center of West Pasco

Temple Ahavat Shalom

Temple Beth David COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & PARTNERS

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American Israel Public Jewish Education Loan Partnership2Gether US Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Fund (JELF) Hadera-Eiron SE Consortium Anti-Defamation League Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast Philip Benjamin Tower Empath Health Jewish Genealogical Society PJ Library of Florida's Gulf Florida Holocaust Museum of Tampa Bay Coast

Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Jewish National Fund: St. Petersburg Chapter of Community Services Tampa Bay Region Hadassah

Hillels of the Florida Jewish Press of Pinellas Suncoast Hospice Suncoast County "The Sunday Simcha" Radio Israel Bonds Jewish War Veterans Program on 88.5 WMNF Department of Florida Jewish Agency for Israel TampaBay-Job-Links Jewish Women Jewish Alliance to End International (JWI) Tampa Bay Jewish Film Domestic Abuse of Tampa Festival Bay (JAEDA) Jo-El's Kosher Deli "Third Opinion" Radio Jewish Burial Society & Lylah Pinellas Chapter of Program on 88.5 WMNF Chapel Hill Memorial Park Hadassah TOP Jewish Foundation Jewish Community Camp Menorah Manor

Pinellas County Emergency Operations Center Updates: COVID-19 Coronavirus We encourage everyone to adhere to the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and local public health agencies.

More Community Events

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HADASSAH - CHIEF HADASSAH FLORIDA - TONY HOLLOWAY: JEWISH WOMEN: SEEKING REALITY THRU RADICALS, REBELS & DIFFERING REFORMERS PERCEPTIONS ISRAEL BONDS - AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH SHIRA HAAS

JSCREEN - A VIRTUAL CBS - DISCOVER INFORMATIONAL JUDAISM'S LIFE PROGRAM CHANGING IDEAS

Assistance & Services

We are still here to serve, listen, and help you through this time of uncertainty. Gulf Coast JFCS office locations are open. Please make an appointment before you come to our office and wear a mask and practice social distancing while you are here. Many Gulf Coast JFCS employees are working remotely and may be contacted by phone or email.

Our main number 727-479-1800 is being answered Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. We are also available via email at [email protected].

Below are services to support the local Jewish community. In addition, we can provide information and referral for resources within the community.

Food Pantry Assistance Financial Assistance CHATS Food pantry assistance is Jewish community members CHATS provides a friendly caller available by contacting Gail Allen should contact Gail Allen for for seniors in our community. at [email protected] or assistance via This program is volunteer based, 727-430-5817. [email protected] or and helps provide social support 727-430-5817. to seniors, especially those living We also have a list of local food alone, or isolated during this assistance sources. We can should current crisis. If you would like provide grocery gift cards to assist contact their case manager or to be considered for this service, with food purchases for those contact Marlene Wain at or to volunteer, please contact that need this support. [email protected] or our CHATS Program Coordinator 727-200-0563. at [email protected] or 727-450-7278.

If you are able to contribute to expanding our capacity to serve the most vulnerable populations due to COVID-19, donations can be made at our website: gcjfcs.org/donate

Or by mailing a check to our main office 14041 Icot Blvd Clearwater Fl 33760.

Please indicate "COVID-19 support" on your check or in the notes section of the webform.

Our Mission Inspired by Jewish values, we protect the vulnerable and help people achieve fulfilling lives by empowering individuals and strengthening families.

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Community Opportunities The Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast is seeking Office Volunteers! Interested? Email [email protected].

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR TEMPLE AHAVAT SHALOM, PALM HARBOR Please include resume and cover letter if you are interested in joining our synagogue leadership team. Contact: Rabbi Matt Berger, [email protected].

OFFICE ADMINISATOR/MARKETING COORDINATOR CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM, CLEARWATER If interested please e-mail your resume and cover letter directly to: [email protected].

Federation Inclusion Statement

The Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast actively promotes and recognizes all participants across intersections of observance, faith, ancestry, marital status, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, social class, economic class, ethnicity, race, age, disability, and all other identifying factors represented among our diverse community.

By appreciating the importance of inclusion, we acknowledge that the collective and individual talents, skills, and perspectives of our community members and partners foster a culture of belonging, collaborative practice, innovation and mutual respect.

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