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Jun 17, 2024

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‘Accentuate the Positive’

by Maxine Kaufman

June 17, 2024

The events of October 7th have left an indelible mark on the Jewish community, locally and globally. The Federation staff and lay leaders are here to guide the community through these turbulent times. By fostering solidarity, providing education and advocacy, addressing antise…

May 14, 2024

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Rescued from their hand

by Maxine Kaufman

May 14, 2023

Passover 2024 is in the books. This year, at our second annual First Night Passover Community Seder, we hosted more than 70 people. It fills me with pride knowing that this seder provided so many with the opportunity to honor the traditional Jewish celebration of freedom, all t…

Mar 28, 2024

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Cesspool of psychological filth & the redemptive hope of education 3/28/24

by Janet Hammer

I start my post today by comparing my achingly beautiful surroundings in our awesome Florida jungle with the ache of ugliness I perceive in this world  
 
It is drippingly humid. The birds are so happy and the sounds are muffled by the pervasive dampness. You can smell the plants and so…

Mar 26, 2024

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Hatching Escape Plans? - 3/26/24

by Janet Hammer

 

Do you know anyone with escape plans?
Lately I am hearing an ever increasing number of friends or sometimes more marginally connected acquaintances say they are hatching escape plans for the civil disruption ahead of us. What can they imagine ? What scenario can they concoct that will…

Mar 25, 2024

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I Ask Why! - 3/25/24

by Janet Hammer

 

171 Days 
Sunday….. Sam and I joined up with the Clearwater Florida  Walk for Their Lives group.  Every Sunday we meet locally in a public gathering calling for the release of all hostages held by hamas. We are one of 180 groups that gather and send our messages of hope and love …