Your Community Enews for M ay 6th, 2021 | 24th of Iyar, 5781
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast & The Pinellas County Board of Rabbis present THE ORIGINAL ZOOM: A SHAVUOT EXPERIENCE May 16th | 5PM | FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Fill out the form at JewishGulfCoast.org/Shavuot2021
Join us for this unique chance for the entire Pinellas County Jewish Community to study with members of the Board of Rabbis and discuss diverse issues and questions that emerge from the themes of the festival of Shavuot. Imagine that “Original Zoom Meeting” hosted by the Holy One of Blessing, revealing the Divine Self, establishing the covenant, giving the Torah, the Ten Commandments to the Israelites at Sinai. Consider Ruth, the Moabite, in the “waiting room” wanting to join the meeting. Who was actually in the room when it happened?
Discover the many perspectives of the Pinellas County Community through this collaboration. Register at JewishGulfCoast.org/SHAVUOT2021.
Participants can select TWO Breakout Seminars: Rabbi Danielle Upbin Rabbi Joshua Lobel Rabbi Philip Weintraub Israel: A Pilgrimage of the “Let me in!” Tales from the Who was in the Zoom Heart; An exploration of waiting room. room at Sinai? modern Zionism and advocacy - Why Israel still Rabbi Matthew Berger Rabbi Michael Torop matters Two Tablets: A Jewish Ten- No computer, No Zoom, Step Program No Equality. Rabbi David Weizman “Wherever you Sleep I will Rabbi Aaron Lever Sleep” Niggun as Torah
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Quick List: Federation Events May 21 - Parsha Pathways with Rabbi Philip Weintraub May 7 - Parsha Pathways with Rabbi May 23 - Virtual Tour of Caesarea (P2G) Danielle Upbin June 2 - Sociable Singles May 12 - Real to Reel Film Series June 11 - THE TRIBE Outdoor Potluck Presents: THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE Shabbat & Swimming May 14 - Parsha Pathways with Rabbi Summer 2021 - Jewish Community Josh Lobel Camp! May 16 - The Original Zoom: A Shavuot Experience May 16 through 18 - Shavuot
Quick List: Community Events Please submit your events to the Federation's Community Calendar! Q uestions? Contact Kara at [email protected].
May 9 - Discover Judaism's Life May 19 - Soft Skills: Essential Skills in Changing Ideas (CBS) 2021 (TBJL) May 10 - Pre-Shavuot Scholar in May 20 - Antisemitism-Racism-Hate Residence Series Featuring Rabbi Jack Extremism in 2021 (ADL Florida) Riemer (CBS) May 20 - Silk Road to Shanghai: The May 11 - Beyond Disputes (CBI) Jews of China (Hadassah St. Pete) May 11 - Ace Your Next Interview (TBJL) May 22 - Youth Scholarship Shabbat May 12 - Unlock the Potential of Honoring Peggy Gerson (CBS) LinkedIn (TBJL) May 23 - Discover Judaism's Life May 13 - Judaism's Top 10 List: THE TEN Changing Ideas (CBS) COMMANDMENTS (CBI) May 24 - Chat with a Career Coach May 13 - Pre-Shavuot Scholar in (TBJL) Residence Series Featuring Rabbi Jack May 24 - Board Meeting (Menorah Riemer (CBS) Manor) May 14 - No Place for Hate Day (ADL May 25 - Managing the Financial Impact Florida) of the Corona Virus (TBJL) May 16 - Discover Judaism's Life May 25 - Book Group (Hadassah St. Changing Ideas (CBS) Pete) May 26 - Determine Your Career Identity (TBJL) More Federation Events
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Speakers Lineup:
May 7 - Rabbi Danielle Upbin, Congregation Beth Shalom
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May 14 - Rabbi Josh Lobel, Temple B'nai Israel
May 21 - Rabbi Philip Weintraub, Congregation B'nai Israel
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Save the Date for our upcoming Sociable Singles Meeting Next Meeting: June 2, 2021 Our Sociable Singles meet on the first Wednesday of each month on Zoom. For Zoom link information, participants will need to register in advance at JewishGulfCoast.org/Singles-Signup.
Monthly Speakers! June Speaker: TBA
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Groundbreaking Filmmaker Aviva Kempner will be our special guest at this week's Real to Reel Virtual Film Screening of: The Spy Behind Home Plate! May 12th | 7PM | Zoom Tickets at JewishGulfCoast.org/REALTOREEL
Watch this interview about Aviva's fascinating career, and then submit your questions to be asked LIVE during a Q&A after the screening of her film.
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Inquire about our Jewish Community Camp today! Visit our website or email Lisa Schmid at [email protected]
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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" Israel Bonds Jewish War Veterans Radio Program on 88.5 Department of Florida WMNF Jewish Agency for Israel Jewish Women TampaBay-Job-Links Jewish Alliance to End International (JWI) Domestic Abuse of Tampa Tampa Bay Jewish Film Bay (JAEDA) Jo-El's Kosher Deli Festival
Jewish Burial Society & Lylah Pinellas Chapter of "Third Opinion" Radio Chapel Hill Memorial Park Hadassah Program on 88.5 WMNF
Jewish Community Camp Menorah Manor TOP Jewish Foundation
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.
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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 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 727-430-5817. [email protected] or based, and helps provide social 727-430-5817. support to seniors, especially We also have a list of local food those living alone, or isolated assistance sources. We can Holocaust Survivors should during this current crisis. If you provide grocery gift cards to contact their case manager or would like to be considered for assist with food purchases for contact Marlene Wain at this service, or to volunteer, those that need this support. [email protected] or please contact our CHATS 727-200-0563. 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
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].
The Jewish Federation of Florida's Gulf Coast is seeking Office Volunteers! Interested? Email [email protected].
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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.