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Your Community Enews for J​ une 3rd, 2021 | 23rd of Sivan, 5781

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Unite Against Hate at a Community Gathering Organized and Hosted by The Florida Holocaust Museum Today, June 3rd | 6PM T​ he Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, Fl

In response to the tragic antisemitic vandalism that stained The Florida Holocaust Museum on May 27 -- an educational institution devoted to preserving the memory of the six million that were murdered during – the Museum is asking the community to join together in solidarity to #UniteAgainstHate. A peaceful communitywide gathering will take place featuring prominent political, religious, civic and community leaders, and a local Holocaust survivor. Participants are asked to bring a personally meaningful book on any topic that will be incorporated into a special unifying and interactive moment during the event. This gathering is free of charge. When: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6:00pm EST Where: The Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 *Please be aware that for security reasons, the Museum will be CLOSED during this event. Parking is limited. Refer to this document for suggestions on parking in the area. PRESS: To report an advance/post story, schedule interviews, or attend the event, contact: • Monika Levin: [email protected] or 954.379.2115 • Matt Carswell: [email protected] or 954.379.2115

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Thank you to those that attended Day of Action Against . We hope you enjoyed the event.

Please submit your questions or comments to: [email protected]. Hate is unacceptable, and inaction is inexcusable. We must all #ActAgainstAntisemitism.

Right now, we ask you to visit www.ActAgainstAntisemitism.org and take action in three ways: 1) Contact your Members of Congress to urge them to speak out to address the threat of antisemitism and all forms of hate. 2) Get social media resources you can share with your friends and family online. 3) Stay up to date on #ActAgainstAntisemitism news and other important work by signing up for updates on our websites at: - ADL: www.adl.org - American Jewish Committee: www.ajc.org - Hadassah, WZOA, Inc.: www.hadassah.org - Jewish Federations of North America: www.jewishfederations.org - Orthodox Union : www.ou.org - Reconstructing Judaism: www.reconstructingjudaism.org - Union for : www.urj.org - United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism: www.uscj.org

With your solidarity, we can pressure our political leaders and people across society to become our allies in condemning anti-Jewish hate, violence against Jews and antisemitism in all spaces; no caveats and no qualifiers.

Thanks again for your support.

Best, The #ActAgainstAntisemitism Team

P.S. Thank you to Melissa Weiss from Jewish Insider (www.jewishinsider.com) for guiding our program. www.JewishGulfCoast.org | 727-530-3223

Quick List: Federation Events June 14 - Jewish Community Camp - Session 1 begins! June 4 - Parsha Pathways June 18 - Parsha Pathways June 6 - Art Workshop & Virtual Exhibition June 25 - Parsha Pathways (P2G) June 30 - Real to Reel Film Series June 11 - Parsha Pathways July 1 - Talkshow Live on Facebook (P2G) June 11 - THE TRIBE Outdoor Potluck Shabbat & Swimming

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

June 3 - #UNITEAGAINSTHATE Community June 13 - Discover Judaism's Life Changing Gathering (TFHM) Ideas (CBS) June 6 through 13 - A Taste of Convention June 13 - Collection of Brotherhood (FJMC) Member Marvin Feldman on Palmetto June 6 - Discover Judaism's Life Changing (Brotherhood) Ideas (CBS) June 14 - Chat with a Career Coach (TBJL) June 8 - Create a Brand that Markets Y-O- June 15 - Unlock the Potential of LinkedIn U (TBJL) (TBJL) June 9 - Two Part Series: Jewish Traditions June 16 - Book Group (Hadassah St. Pete) of Death and Dying (CBS) June 16 - Your Community Foundation June 9 - LIVE! Interview Practice with Inspiring Philanthropy (TOP) Feedback (TBJL) June 16 - Demystifying Behavioral June 10 - "Covid's Affect on Children" Interviews (TBJL) (Hadassah St. Pete) June 16 - Jewish Women: Radicals, Rebels, June 10 - How to Write Compelling & Reformers (Hadassah Florida) Correspondence (TBJL)

More Federation Events

Join us Friday Mornings at 11AM! Speakers Lineup:

June 4 - Rabbi Pinchas Adler, Chabad of Pinellas County

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81746282670? pwd=VnkxeDMvRnJ6ODJqa05COGQzMnZhQT09

Meeting ID: 817 4628 2670 Password: Parsha

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Jule 11 - Rabbi Danielle Upbin, Congregation Beth Shalom June 18 - Rabbi Philip Weintraub, Congregation B'nai June 25 - Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, Hillels of the Florida Suncoast

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Join The Tribe of Florida's Gulf Coast for an outdoor potluck Shabbat dinner and swimming. June 11th | 6 - 9pm

This fun event is going to take place IN PERSON outdoors in Clearwater, Florida. The address will be shared upon registration for the event. Wine & Challah will be provided. Please bring a dairy or parve dish to share. This event was generously underwritten by Brandi Baldwin.

We are so excited to see everyone in person! Register at JewishGulfCoast.org/TRIBE-Shabbat.

LEARN MORE AND RSVP NOW First Session Beginning Soon! Inquire about our Jewish Community Camp today.

Visit our website or email Lisa Schmid at [email protected]

ENROLL TODAY!

Real to Reel Returns with DEAR FREDY and Special Guest, Director Rubi Gat! June 30th | 7 - 9:30pm

Join us for a virtual watch party of Rubi Gat's DEAR FREDY. Tickets are $10, purchase before 6/23/2021 to receive a gift with purchase! Registration will close at 5PM on Wednesday, June 30th.

ABOUT THE FILM: Fredy Hirsch was a proud Jew and an openly gay man living in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia. In Auschwitz he persuaded Mengele to set up a daycare center for 600 children and granted them final moments of happiness. The film reveals His mysterious death just before a revolt he planned. "Dear Fredy" combines Interviews, archival materials and animation.

Grand Prize Jury Award | QFest, Houston Audience Award | Festival Vues d'en Face, France Programmer's Award | Fairy Tales Film Festival, Calgary

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PLEDGE YOUR GIFT TO OUR 2021 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN HERE!

Programs with Partnership2Gether VISIT P2G'S WEBSITE

P2G Art Workshop

Join Sarah Roper from Richmond, VA and Ayelet Gad from Pardes-Hanna Karkur in celebrating the opening of their joint virtual exhibit with a Watercolor Workshop.

JewishGulfCoast.org/Watercolor-Workshop to register.

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Programs with Jewish Together

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Community Directory TEMPLES & SYNAGOGUES

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North County, Pasco & Mid-County South County Hernando Chabad of Clearwater Chabad Jewish Center of Chabad of Pinellas County Greater St. Petersburg Congregation Beth Shalom Chabad Jewish Center of Congregation B'nai Israel West Pasco Temple B'nai Israel Temple Beth-El Chabad Spring Hill

Jewish Community Center of West Pasco

Temple Ahavat Shalom

Temple Beth David COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & PARTNERS

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American Israel Public Affairs Jewish Education Loan Fund Partnership2Gether US Committee (AIPAC) (JELF) Hadera-Eiron SE Consortium

Anti-Defamation League Jewish Federation of Philip Benjamin Tower Florida's Gulf Coast Empath Health PJ Library of Florida's Gulf Jewish Genealogical Society Coast Florida Holocaust Museum of Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Chapter of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Jewish National Fund: Tampa Hadassah Community Services Bay Region Suncoast Hospice Hillels of the Florida Suncoast Jewish Press of Pinellas County "The Sunday Simcha" Radio Israel Bonds Program on 88.5 WMNF Jewish War Veterans Jewish Agency for Israel Department of Florida TampaBay-Job-Links

Jewish Alliance to End Jewish Women International Tampa Bay Jewish Film Domestic Abuse of Tampa Bay (JWI) Festival (JAEDA) Jo-El's Kosher Deli "Third Opinion" Radio Jewish Burial Society & Chapel Program on 88.5 WMNF Hill Memorial Park Lylah Pinellas Chapter of 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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FJMC - A TASTE OF CONVENTION CBS - TWO-PART HADASSAH FLORIDA - SERIES: JEWISH JEWISH WOMEN: TRADITIONS OF DEATH RADICALS, REBELS & AND DYING REFORMERS

HADASSAH ST. PETE - TOP: YOUR BOOK GROUP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INSPIRING PHILANTHROPY BROTHERHOOD - CBS - DISCOVER COLLECTION OF JUDAISM'S LIFE BROTHERHOOD CHANGING IDEAS MEMBER MARVIN FELDMAN ON PALMETTO

Assistance & Services

We are still here to serve, listen, and help you through this time of uncertainty.

Gulf Coast JFCS has temporarily closed office locations throughout the state in order to safeguard the public and employees from the spread of COVID-19. Gulf Coast JFCS employees are working remotely and still available to assist in meeting your needs via telephone and 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 available by contacting Gail should contact Gail Allen for caller for seniors in our Allen at [email protected] or assistance via community. This program is 727-430-5817. [email protected] or volunteer based, and helps 727-430-5817. provide social support to We also have a list of local food seniors, especially those living assistance sources. We can Holocaust Survivors should alone, or isolated during this provide grocery gift cards to contact their case manager or current crisis. If you would like assist with food purchases for contact Marlene Wain at to be considered for this those that need this support. [email protected] or service, or to volunteer, please 727-200-0563. contact our CHATS Program Coordinator 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. CLICK HERE FOR INTERNATIONAL NEWS FROM JFNA

Community Opportunities

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM, CLEARWATER If interested please e-mail your resume and cover letter directly to: [email protected].

FLVS FLEX MODERN HEBREW INSTRUCTOR FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL If interested, please follow the link to create an account with FLVS. Questions can be directed to Amy Cathell Latimer [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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