Chanukah
Community Calendar
Jewish community events happening in Sarasota & Manatee.
Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2021
Dec 24, 2021
Christmas Eve
Dec 25, 2021
Christmas Day
Dec 31, 2021
New Year's Eve
Nov
28 2021
Dec
5 2021
Temple Sinai presents: Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:00AM
Bethany Leinweber
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
HANDS ON HANUKKAH is a Community Wide Event taking place at the UTC Mall in front of Saks Fifth Avenue, bottom level,…
Dec
1 2021
Torah Trails Sinai on Siesta with Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Samantha Kahn
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Siesta Key Pavilion
948 Beach Road
Siesta Key, FL
Talk Torah with Rabbi Kahn while walking on Siesta Key Beach.
Dec
1 2021
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:15PM
University Town Center (UTC)
120 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah with festive events every day of Hanukkah.
Dec
1 2021
TEE Presents Pop-Up Hanukkah at Lido Beach
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Lido Beach
Savor a beautiful beach sunset with Temple Emanu-El on the fourth night of Hanukkah – Wednesday, December 1, from 4…
Dec
2 2021
Temple Sinai Word by Word with Rabbi Samantha Kahn
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Reading and discussing the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Samantha Kahn.
Dec
2 2021
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:15PM
University Town Center (UTC)
120 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah with festive events every day of Hanukkah.
Dec
3 2021
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:15PM
University Town Center (UTC)
120 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah with festive events every day of Hanukkah.
Dec
3 2021
Temple Emanu-El Presents Glow-in-the-Dark Hanukkah
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
151 McIntosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Family celebration featuring a menorah lighting, fresh latkes, doughnut-decorating, and glow-in-the dark crafts, face…
Dec
3 2021
Temple Sinai Si
6:00PM - 7:15PM
Temple Sinai
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
Enter only from Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
Temple Sinai's 30th anniversary celebration the first Sinai-versary Erev Shabbat.
Dec
4 2021
Pop-Up Hanukkah at The Green at UTC
11:30AM - 2:30PM
The Green at UTC (University Town Center)
The hottest new outdoor space in town is The Green at UTC (University Town Center) – and Temple Emanu-El and Commun…
Dec
4 2021
Pop-Up Hanukkah at The Green at UTC
11:30AM - 2:30PM
The Green at UTC (University Town Center)
Premier outdoor Hanukkah event hosted by Temple Emanu-El, Community Day School, and University Town Center, featuring…
Dec
4 2021
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:15PM
University Town Center (UTC)
120 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah with festive events every day of Hanukkah.
Dec
4 2021
Menorah Lighting on the TEE Green
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Emanu-El
151 MCINTOSH RD
Sarasota, FL 34232
Join new and old friends at Temple Emanu-El as we light our giant outdoor menorah and enjoy a Hanukkah performance by…
Dec
5 2021
TEE Presents Pop-Up Hanukkah at Morton's Market
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Morton's Market
1924 South Osprey near Hillview
Sarasota, FL 34239
Visit Temple Emanu-El's Happy Hanukkah table outside the popular Morton’s Market, 1924 South Osprey near Hillview, …
Dec
5 2021
STEP Yom Ha Tzedek - Parshat Vayeshev/Criminal Justice Reform
3:00PM - 4:15PM
TBD
To register for this free event and receive up-to-date information, visit jfedsrq.org/events or contact Jessi Shesl…
Dec
5 2021
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah
4:00PM - 7:15PM
University Town Center (UTC)
120 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Temple Sinai Hands on Hanukkah with festive events every day of Hanukkah.
Dec
5 2021
Women of Sinai Movie & Dessert
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Sinai
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
Enter only from Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
Women of Sinai present movie, “The Song of Names,” and box dessert to take home.
Dec
6 2021
Sharon Geller: Knock Knock... Jews There? A Talmudic Take on Comedy
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
An entertaining performance about the importance of laughter and humor in Judaism with examples taken right from the…
Dec
8 2021
Confronting the Complexity of Holocaust Scholarship
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Zoom
A serious void in understanding about the Holocaust in the 21st century shines a light on a critical need to…
Dec
8 2021
People of the Book: Ben Freeman - Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, by Ben M. Freeman, is inspired by his experiences with LGBTQ+ pride. Hear him…
Dec
9 2021
Temple Sinai Word by Word with Rabbi Samantha Kahn
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Reading and discussing the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Samantha Kahn.
Dec
10 2021
Women's Giving Circle Open House
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Selby Public Library
1331 1st St
Sarasota, FL 34236
The Women’s Giving Circle’s mission is to enhance the lives of Jewish women and children who need help and live…
Dec
10 2021
Temple Sinai Family Friendly Nachas Erev Shabbat Service
6:00PM - 7:15PM
Temple Sinai
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
Enter only from Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
Temple Sinai’s Erev Shabbat service, celebrating Religious School’s 4th graders
Dec
14 2021
Just Schmoozing Live
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Ed's Tavern on Main Street
10719 Rodeo Drive
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Come and meet fellow tribe members for fun and laughs at Ed's Tavern on Main Street Lakewood Ranch. Cash bar and…
Dec
15 2021
Global Connections – Combatting Antisemitism’s Resurgence
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Global Connections – Combatting Antisemitism’s Resurgence
Zoom
Miami, FL 33101
Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews Kenneth Stern (Director, …
Dec
15 2021
Songs & Stories: A Tribute to George Gershwin with Gilda Solve
4:00PM - 5:00PM
ZOOM
Join singer and storyteller Gilda Solve to (re-)discover the music of famed composer George Gershwin. Don’t miss…
Dec
16 2021
Temple Sinai Word by Word with Rabbi Samantha Kahn
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Reading and discussing the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Samantha Kahn.
Dec
16 2021
Dec
16 2021
People of the Book: Tracy Walder - The Unexpected Spy
7:00PM - 9:00PM
ZOOM
FL
Ex-CIA agent, Tracy Walder, held clandestine meetings in clandestine locales with spies and embedded civilians from…
Dec
18 2021
Come Visit JFEDSRQ at the Sarasota Farmers Market!
7:00AM - 1:00PM
Sarasota Farmers Market
Located at the intersection of Lemon Ave. and Main St.
Sarasota, FL
A favorite pastime of visitors, snowbirds and long-timers alike is strolling the Sarasota Farmer’s Market in…
Dec
18 2021
SRQ Farmer's Market
7:00AM - 1:00PM
Come visit us at the Sarasota Farmers Market where we're hoping to meet new and old friends alike.
Dec
19 2021
Jewish Genealogical Society of SW FL program
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Zoom
The 1950 U.S. Federal Census will be released to the public on April 1, 2022. Learn more about the 1950 census,…
Dec
21 2021
People of the Book: Tim Darcy Ellis - The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
Professional archaeologist, Tim Darcy Ellis, speaks about his book, The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives via Zoom.
Dec
23 2021
Temple Sinai Word by Word with Rabbi Samantha Kahn
9:15AM - 10:15AM
Reading and discussing the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Samantha Kahn.
Dec
23 2021
Exploring Broadway: Fabulous “Fiddler” | Back by Popular Demand!
4:00PM - 6:00PM
ZOOM
Join instructor James Sokol for a one-time exploration filled with interesting facts, delightful tidbits and…
Dec
31 2021
Temple Sinai Rhythm & Jews Erev Shabbat Service
6:00PM - 7:15PM
Temple Sinai
4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
Enter only from Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
Temple Sinai Rhythm & Jews Erev Shabbat Service with the inspirational sounds of the Bruno Trio