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By Anne Middleton, The Ora Athletic Club member When I first joined The Ora Athletic Club, I was just following my favorite Zumba instructor and a group of friends. I knew I would enjoy the dancing, the music, and the chance to spend time with people I already...
July 4, 2026 marked the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial—250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Arnold Kaplan, who started the Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica with his late wife Deanne, will share with us stories and...
Eleven Jewish teens represented the Florida Gulf Coast delegation at the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games in Kansas City in August. They joined over 900 athletes from across North America and around the world, including Mexico, Israel, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Panama and...
From a letter by Eugene, Anzhelika & Family Camp Yonnie brought the joy of Shabbat back into our home. Since moving to the United States more than half a year ago, one of the things I have missed most has been celebrating Shabbat as part of a Jewish community. We...
By Lauren Cohen, Outreach Manager Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. Whether you have just moved to our community or have lived here for a while and have not yet had the chance to connect, we are so glad you are here. Our Jewish community is...
Shepard Englander, Chief Executive Officer America’s 250th anniversary evokes deep gratitude for American Jews. Jews have never enjoyed greater freedoms than in America, where we have been able to practice our faith proudly and openly, build strong...
July 4, 2026 marks the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial—250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Arnold Kaplan, who started the Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica with his late wife Deanne will share with us stories and...
Bette Zaret, Holocaust Education Initiative As she nears 99 years old, local Holocaust Survivor Helga Melmed continues to ensure that the lessons of history are neither forgotten nor ignored. Last month, Helga was invited by the city of Hamburg, Germany to address the...
Bette Zaret, Holocaust Education Initiative I have seen “Fiddler on the Roof” more times than I can count. I know the music, the humor, and the heartbreak well. Yet the recent and magnificent production at Asolo Repertory Theatre felt entirely new to me. It...