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Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Introduces Robin Social-Emotional Curriculum

By Karin Hallett Martin J. Gottlieb Day School

This year, the Martin J. Gottlieb Day School is proud to partner with the Robin Organization to offer its students, parents, and teachers a new comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum that is integral to the educational experience at our school. SEL is a process through which children: 1. Acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities and manage emotions. 2. Achieve personal and collective goals. 3. Feel and show empathy for others. 4. Establish and maintain supportive relationships. 5. Make responsible and caring decisions. In addition to student learning, the Robin curriculum provides teachers and parents with workshop training in strategies that help adults understand a child’s social-emotional development. The purchase of this program was made possible by generous support from advisory fund grants at the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida.

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Parent’s participating in Robin workshops have been impressed with the calming strategies modeled by the engaging instructor. It is hard to be a parent today - and arguably, even harder to be a kid. New pressures of social media, distance learning, and cultural and political upheaval are all weighing on our children. The Martin J. Gottlieb Day School’s involvement in the Robin SEL curriculum helps to bridge the relationships between home and school so students can grow, learn, and be who they are with increasing confidence.

“Academic excellence remains foremost in our efforts at Martin J. Gottlieb Day School. Student growth involves a full range of skills, experiences, and aptitudes,” Karin Hallet, Head of Schools said. “The Robin SEL curriculum helps us all pay closer attention to the many facets of school life as it figures into the daily lives of our students. We welcome the community to join us.”

ROBIN SEL INSTRUCTION AT MARTIN J. GOTTLIEB SCHOOL

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ROBIN SEL AT MARTIN J. GOTTLIEB DAY SHOOL

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WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY TOURS THE USS CARNEY (DDG-64)

COMMANDER ALEXA F. JENKINS, US NAVY (LEFT) AND JEANINE ROGOZINSKI (RIGHT)

NICOLE BROWN (LEFT) AND ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR/PRESIDENT-ELECT, HALEY TRAGER (RIGHT) WITH OFFICERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JACKIE GOLDMAN, NANCY PERLMAN, AND KIM ROBBINS

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY CONNECTIONS

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Women’s Philanthropy hosted the first Connections program of the 2022-2023 year at the home of Suzie Becker. Featured speaker, Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, shared fascinating details on the mass arrest of 16 rabbis in St. Augustine during the Civil RIghts Movement. Connections is a fun and interactive program for women to connect with other women throughout Northeast Florida. 1. MARCY SANDLER (LEFT) AND JOAN ROSENBERG (RIGHT) 2. ESTHER BORER (LEFT) AND YVONNE COHEN (RIGHT) 3. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: HILLERI ZANDER, MICHELLE BRANLY, CHRISTY ROSEN, AND CECILIA CRISTOL

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY LEAD

Women’s Philanthropy kicked-off the inaugural LEAD - Leadership, Engage, Accelerate, and Development - program with a panel on the past, present, and future of Women’s Philanthropy. The 10-month program has also featured a session on legacy, a tour of local partner agencies, and an overview of Israel & Overseas.

The Inaugural Joshua Society Event took place at the beautiful home of Karen and Ronald Rettner. The featured guest speaker, Nancy Spielberg, shared her experiences growing up in a Jewish family and the important stories she’s telling with her documentary films.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR/ PRESIDENT-ELECT HALEY TRAGER, LEAD CO-CHAIR RACHEL MORGENTHAL, NATIONAL WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY BOARD MEMBER JOAN LEVIN, LEAD CO-CHAIR NICOLE BROWN, WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY CHAIR DIANE ROTHSTEIN GLORI KATZ (LEFT) AND DORRI KRAUS (RIGHT) CHRISTY ROSEN (LEFT) AND SHERILL HERZFELD (RIGHT)

INAUGURAL JOSHUA SOCIETY EVENT

FEATURED SPEAKER, NANCY SPIELBERG (LEFT) AND BOARD PRESIDENT, JENNIFER PLOTKIN (RIGHT)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: LYNN ZIMMERMAN; PAST-PRESIDENT, SANDY ZIMMERMAN; AND ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR/PRESIDENT-ELECT, HALEY TRAGER SUE EAGLSTEIN (LEFT) AND BOB FEIST (RIGHT)

KAREN RETTNER (LEFT) AND NANCY SPIELBERG (RIGHT)

2022 MEGA CHALLAH BAKE

HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

In response to the devastating destruction to our neighboring communities caused by Hurricane Ian, Federations across the country banded together to deliver emergency relief support to those who were severely impacted. An Amazon wish list was created based off the immediate needs for the cleanup and temporary housing for those who were displaced. The items that were purchased were shipped to the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida, and a group of volunteers loaded the truck that transported the items to Southwest Florida.

(TOP ROW) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: CEO, MARIAM FEIST; LAUREN KATZ; SHERRIE SAAG; AND ADAM GITLIN (BOTTOM ROW) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MARKETING MANAGER, ZAHNI THUZAR; JEANINE ROGOZINSKI; DIRECTOR, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS & FAMILIES, FAYE HEDRICK; CAMPAIGN AND DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR, RACHEL HEISER; FOUNDATION MANAGER, JENNIFER RENSCH; AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, SARA BASS 33

BLACKNESS AND RACE IN MEDIEVAL JEWISH CULTURE

The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and the Jewish Community Alliance partnered to host Blackness and Race in Medieval Jewish Culture, a program subsidized by a 2022 B’nai Tzedek Next Gen Grant from the Jewish Foundation in partnership with Mel and Debbie Gottlieb. The focus of this year’s grant making cycle was to support programming that seeked to solve or improve social justice issues facing our Jewish Northeast Florida community. The program featured a seminar examining medieval Jewish viewpoints on race, with guest speaker Dr. Caroline Gruenbaum. The program also included a thought-provoking discussion that was facilitated by 904WARD, and an exclusive, kosher, catered meal prepared by Top Chef participant Chef Kenny Gilbert of Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar.

RIVER GARDEN

RIVER GARDEN & THE JCA PARTNERSHIP

Beginning October 1, 2022, River Garden and the JCA have partnered together - bringing a higher level of health, wellness and social programming to members of The Coves. Members of The Coves at River Garden are delighted with this new benefit of JCA membership.

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1. RANDEE RICHMAN ADMIRES THE NEW EXHIBIT AT THE JCA VANDROFF ART GALLERY. 2. STRENGTH TRAINING IS IMPORTANT FOR OLDER ADULTS. ROSLYN BERG IS ABLE TO USE WEIGHT MACHINES AT THE JCA THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE COVES.

BERNARD & ALICE SELEVAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

PIZZA IN THE HUT

Bernard & Alice Selevan Religious School students and families gathered at the Jacksonville Jewish Center for our Annual “Pizza in the Hut” event on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. We ate dinner, provided by Margo’s Catering, in the Goldman Sukkah. After dinner, families worked together to complete an interactive Sukkah Escape Game and even got to shake the lulav & etrog!

THE SUKKAH ESCAPE GAME - ORGANIZING THE CLUES FINDING THE RIGHT KEY OUT OF 20 IS NOT SO EASY...

READY TO SHAKE THE LULAV & ETROG! WORKING OUT A CLOUD CIPHER

DUBOW PRESCHOOL

LEARNING ABOUT ABRAHAM AND SARAH’S HOSPITALITY WITH THE JEWISH STUDIES TEACHERS AT THE DUBOW PRESCHOOL DUBOW PRESCHOOL BUILDERS OF THE FUTURE

CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS

BLT - BAGELS, LOX, TEFILLIN

BLT - Bagels, Lox, Tefillin Sunday morning is where Men & Boys Ages 13-20: Feed our MIND with a Jewish Schmooze! Feed our BODY with an awesome bagels & lox breakfast! Feed our SOUL with Tefillin! Tefillin & Instructions are always available. No experience necessary. For more info, reach out to Rabbi@JewishSJohnsCounty.com

TEENS JOIN THE BLT- BAGELS LOX TEFILLIN AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS

TEFILLIN WRAPPING AT BLT - BAGELS LOX TEFILLIN AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS ENJOYING BREAKFAST AT BLT- BAGELS LOX TEFILLIN AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS

CTEEN

Cteen at Chabad of St. Johns spent their Sunday doing Mitzvot! We tie-dyed t-shirts for children in the hospital and enjoyed a Kosher BBQ. At Chabad of St. Johns, Jewish teens learn about themselves and their heritage through giving to others and participating in interactive, hands-on activities. Cteen is open to all local Jewish teens, regardless of affiliation. For more info, visit: www.JewishSJohnsCounty.com, email Dini@JewishSJohnsCounty.com, or call (904) 701-4422.

1. JEWISH TEENS GATHER AT THE RIVERFRONT AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS CTEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT 2. TEENS TIE DYE T-SHIRTS FOR CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS CTEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

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GROW

The GROW After School Enrichment Program, a project of Chabad of St. Johns, is where kids dive deep into their Jewishness, get creative and messy, and discover their Jewish pride. Each session consists of interactive Jewish learning that feature engineering, drama, art, cooking, dance, and the unique Aleph Champ Hebrew reading workshop. GROW is for Jewish children of all backgrounds and all levels of knowledge to join together. GROW takes place on Tuesdays in St. Johns and on Wednesdays in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra. For more info, contact Dini Sharfstein at Dini@JewishSJohnsCounty.com, or call (904) 701-4422

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1. GROW STUDENTS AIRBRUSHED CANVAS BAGS AS WE LEARNED STORIES FROM THE TORAH ABOUT MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES 2. GROW STUDENTS PUT TOGETHER ADORABLE KIDDUSH KITS AS WE LEARNED ALL ABOUT SHABBAT 3. GROW STUDENTS PREP GRAPES AND SQUEEZE OUR VERY OWN GRAPE JUICE FOR SHABBAT KIDDUSH!

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GROW STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE CREATION OF THE WORLD WITH A GIANT BALL AND MITZVAH GAME GROW STUDENTS MASTER HEBREW READING WITH THE THRILLING ALEF CHAMP PROGRAM

KOSHER FOOD CLUB Each month, Chabad of St. Johns sponsors a Kosher Food Club at local High Schools. This month, it was all different flavors of fresh Challah and a Sukkah with the Lulav & Etrog.

CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS KOSHER FOOD CLUB POSES IN FRONT OF THE SUKKAH AT A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS AT CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SHAKING THE LULAV & ETROG AT CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS KOSHER FOOD CLUB ELLIANA TESLER - PRESIDENT AT

CHABAD OF ST. JOHNS KOSHER

FOOD CLUB SHARES BEAUTIFUL LESSONS ABOUT SUKKOT BEFORE WE ENTERED THE SUKKAH AND ENJOYED FRESHLY BAKED CHALLAH 37

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cafe Israeli @ 7 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Join our Israeli Community Shlicha, Tal, for a fun-filled evening of learning through Tal’s version of Chanukah Jeopardy! Please visit jcajax.org to register or call (904) 730-2100 ext. 228. For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271. This program is fully funded by the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida.

Ladies White Elephant Gift Swap @ 7 p.m. Starbucks Jax Beach 975 3rd Street S White Elephant Gift Swap. A ladies pre-Chanukah evening of laughter and fun. Bring a wrapped Chanukah gift up to $13 value. Bring a friend or come meet new ones. RSVP: Chabadbeaches. com/Chanukah For further information, call Dafne at (904) 770-0502

DECEMBER 14, 2022 Chanukah MakerPalooza @ 6 p.m. Jacksonville Jewish Center Martin J. Gottlieb Day School invites you to Chanukah Maker-Palooza, an evening of Invention, Creativity, Curiosity and Hands-On Learning organized by the STEAM team. Children will have a chance to create projects. The event is open to the public.

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Quarterly Cocktails & Holiday Mitzvah @ 6:45 p.m. Time Out Sports Grill 10140 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32257 Join the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Young Professionals & Families Division for a drink (or two) before heading to the Jacksonville Jewish Center for their annual Latkes & Vodkas event at 8 p.m.! Bring an unwrapped toy with you for The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services annual toy drive.

Latkes & Vodkas @ 8 p.m. Jacksonville Jewish Center 3662 Crown Point Rd Latkes, Desserts, Casino Games*...and an Open Bar! (21+) $36 for Adults, $20 for Young Professionals (21-30) Sponsor a casino table for $360 (includes 2 admissions) Sponsor a specialty drink (i.e. dizzy dreidel or chocolate gelt) for $180 www.jaxjewishcenter.org/ lv2022

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Beth El Community Hanukkah Dinner & Celebration @ 5:30-8 p.m. Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue 288 N. Roscoe Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Please join us for a Community Hanukkah Celebration & Dinner at Beth El The Beaches Synagogue. There will be food, music, latkes, dreidel, & more!

DECEMBER 19, 2022 JCA Chanukah Extravaganza @ 5:45-9 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Join the JCA community for the annual lighting of our giant outside menorah! The celebration will feature our world famous latkes, hot dogs, songs, and activities. For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at (904) 730-2100 ext. 271 or rachel.sandler@jcajax.org

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Chanukah Fire & Ice Marsh Landing Country Club Pavilion 25655 Chanukah Fire and Ice, an incredible Chanukah experience for all ages! Live ice carving, lighting of an ice monorah, amazing fire and stunt show, hot chocolate bar, crafts, raffles, latkes, and more. Bonus Chanukah gift with registration by 12/15. RSVP at Chabadbeaches.com/ Chanukah. For further info, call Dafne at (904) 770-0502

Chanukah Helicopter Gelt Drop @ 6:15 p.m. 400 Nocatee Center Way Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 10th annual Chanukah Celebration at Nocatee! THE CHANUKAH HELICOPTER GELT DROP - 10,000 chocolate coins will rain down from the sky! - A Chanukah Light Show - Menorah Lighting Ceremony - Laser Light Dance Party - Latkas and more!! Tuesday, December 20 at 6:15 p.m. For more info, visit JewishSJohnscounty.com or call (904) 701-4422

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Chanukah in Atlantic Beach @ 6 p.m. Adele Grange Cultural Center 716 Ocean Blvd Atlantic Beach Chanukah in Atlantic Beach - A Chanukah Celebration for all ages, Menorah Lighting, Latkes, Jelly donuts, games, raffles, crafts, and more. chabadbeaches.com/ Chanukah

Hanukkah & Hockey Night @ 7 p.m. Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena Join your Icemen as we

celebrate Hanukkah & Hockey Night on Wednesday, December 21! For more info, please contact Trent Blair, trent@ jacksonvileicemen.com

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Light up World Golf Village @ 6:30 p.m. World Golf Hall of Fame 1 World Golf Pl. St. Augustine, FL 32092 Join us as we kindle a 9-foot Menorah at the World Golf Hall of Fame! Right in front of the Trophy Tower! Enjoy: Hot latkes, Doughnuts, Dreidels, Music, & Dancing!

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Hanukkah Candle Lighting @ 3:30 p.m. River Garden Join the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and River Garden as we come together before Shabbat to light candles and sing a few Hanukkah classics. RSVP to fayeh@ jewishjacksonville.org

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Hanukkah Family Fun at the Center @ 4-6:30 p.m. Jacksonville Jewish Center 3662 Crown Point Rd Join us after Mitzvah Day at the Center for snacks & treats, latkes, dreidels, & games...fun for all ages. Free to attend but donations are accepted. More information at www. jaxjewishcenter.org/ hanukkahfun

JANUARY 9, 2023

Women’s Philanthropy Connections: Book Discussion @ 10 a.m. Home of Suzie Becker Join th Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Women’s Philanthropy DIvision in a discussion of Soul Construction: Shape Your Character Using 8 Steps From The Timeless Jewish Practice of Mussar by Ruchi Koval Please contact Lauren Rickoff at laurenr@ jewishjacksonville.org for more information.

JANUARY 10, 2023

Tuesday’s Together @ 10a.m. First Watch - Mandarin 11111 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223 Community. Conversation. Coffee. Please contact Faye Hedrick at fayeh@ jewishjacksonville.org for more information.

JANUARY 15, 2023

The Berman Family JCA Concert Series @ 3-5 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL

JANUARY 19, 2023

Cafe Israeli @ 7 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Come hang out with our Israeli Community Shlicha Tal, drink coffee, eat Israeli snacks, and talk about Israel. Feel free to come to one or all of the dates. Free to the community. To register, please visit jcajax.org For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org, or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271

JANUARY 22, 2023

Champagne Brunch ft. Commander Alexa F. Jenkins, First Jewish Woman to Serve As Commander of a Warship @ 10 a.m. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Please joing us for the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Women’s Philanthropy Division’s annual Champagne Brunch event, featuring Commander Alexa F. Jenkins, US NAVY, Commanding Officer, USS Carney DDG-64 For more information and registration details, please contact Lauren Rickoff at laurenr@ jewishjacksonville.org

Kids Mega Challah Bake @ 3 p.m. Durbin Creek Elementary School 4100 Race Track Road Saint Johns, FL 32259 Join dozens of children for a day of unity and loaves of fun as we measure, knead, braid, and shape Challah dough! Ages 3-13 $5 a child Sunday, January 22 at 3:00 p.m. REGISTER YOUR CHILD jaxkidsbakechallah.com Sponsorships available. For more info, email Dini@ JewishSJohnsCounty.com or call (904) 701-4422

JANUARY 28, 2023

Beth El Annual Synagogue Gala @ 6:30 p.m. 3 Palms Grille Beth El will hold their Annual Synagogue Gala Event to celebrate Beth El and its members. We hope you can join us to welcome the New Year. Please contact Beth El for more information. (904) 273-9100

JANUARY 29, 2023

JCA - Tu B’Shevat Family Program 2023 @ 3-5 p.m. Beth El Synagogue Join our community to celebrate the new year of the trees with fun family-friendly activities. This program is in partnership with the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida and our local

synagogues. Free to the community. Advance registration is required by January 25. For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271

JANUARY 31, 2023

River Garden Auxiliary Game Day @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. River Garden - Cohen Auditorium A day of games with friends, new and old. Everyone welcome! Contact Faye Hyken (904) 534-8001 flexyfay@gmail.com

Inaugural Business & Professionals Event ft. Ari Ackerman @ 6 p.m. Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park Join the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida as we launch the new Business & Professionals Division. This event will feature guest speaker Ari Ackerman, Serial Entrepreneur, Strategic Investor, Proud Philanthropist, and Partner/ Board Member of the Miami Marlins. For more information or registration details, please contact Lauren Rickoff at laurenr@ jewishjacksonville.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 Super Sunday 2023 Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida Save the Date! For more information, please contact Faye Hedrick at fayeh@ jewishjacksonville.org

The Berman Family JCA Concert Series @ 3-5 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

JCA - Tu B’Shevat Seder 2023 @ 11 a.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL To celebrate the new year of the trees, come participate in a seder involving the fruits associated with Israel. Free to the community. Advance registration is required by February 2. For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

JCA - Jewish Book Club: A Doorway to Heroism @ 7-8 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Come hear from author Rabbi W. Jack Romberg, who is the author of A Doorway to Heroism. It is about a decorated German-Jewish soldier who became an American hero and is actually the author’s great uncle. Free to the community. For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Charcuterie and Champagne - Hamantashen edition @ 7:15 p.m. Location upon RSVP Design, assemble and create your very own delicious Hamantash & fruit Charcuterie board & explore how we can channel the mystical power of our inner queen Esther! The Jewish Women’s Circle is where Jewish women from diverse backgrounds and affiliations in a warm, lighthearted atmosphere. Join us and bring a friend! RSVP required - limited supplies available www.jewishsjohnscounty. com/jwc

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cafe Israeli @ 7 p.m. Jewish Community Alliance 8500 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL Come hang out with our Israeli Community Shlicha Tal, drink coffee, eat Israeli snacks, and talk about Israel. Feel free to come to one or all of the dates. Free to the community. To register, please visit jcajax.org For more information, please contact Rachel Sandler at rachel.sandler@jcajax.org, or (904) 730-2100 ext. 271

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023

Cteen International Shabbaton New York City How to have the best weekend of your life! Local Jewish teens are signed up for this awesome global weekend. Meet Jewish teens from around the world! A Jewish concert in Times Square! To sign up your teen and get our special local discount reach out to Rabbi Mendel at Rabbi@ JewishSJohnsCounty.com

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

JCA Annual Fundraiser: The Great Jaxby - A Roaring Affair @ 7:30 p.m. Join us for a special evening in support of the JCA with a kosher menu created by Chef’s Garden Catering & Events, entertainment by The American Sirens, and a cocktail experience provided by Manifest Distilling.

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