We need to continue to make our voices heard.  

Now more than ever!!

Do you know your Elected Officials??

Go to USA.gov - Put in your address - up pops your Federal and State elected people. 

It tells you every which way possible to reach them.  Tell them what you are thinking.

Do it!!

Did you see this news:

We have officially changed our name to embrace and impact Manatee County!!  

Our hearts break with and for our brothers and sisters in Israel.  There are many worthy organizations that would appreciate your support.

Magen David Adom, 1st responders  afmd.org

International Red Cross  http://icrc.org

Soroka Medical Center (Negev region) http://soroka.org

Our Jewish Federation http://jfedsrq.org/Israel

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Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.  This guest column was provided by the board of the Sarasota County Democratic Party Jewish Caucus

We must speak out against antisemitism in Sarasota, across Florida 

Students of history know that Adolf Hitler came to power, in part, because of the lie that Jews were responsible for Germany’s defeat in World War I. Sadly, we see a strong similarity with what is happening in America today.

We see parts of America embracing the lies that everything is 'the Jews’ fault' – the demise of Elon Musk’s 'X,' COVID, conspiracies about 'globalists' and George Soros, etc. The Sarasota County Democratic Party Jewish Caucus strongly condemns, denounces and decries all forms of antisemitism. It has no place in our communities.

In Sarasota, the Jewish community has been attacked because of our religion. It was not that long ago that Temple Emanu-El and Temple Sinai in Sarasota were vandalized with swastikas and other despicable graffiti.

And the year 2022 brought increased incidents of antisemitism across Florida, including 21 in Sarasota County, 26 in Hillsborough County, 28 in Duval County and 21 in Pinellas County.

Nationwide, other disturbing acts of antisemitism in recent memory include:

The hostage situation at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. The attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh where 11 Jews were killed. The mass shooting at Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego.

What is responsible for this explosion of hate and prejudice? When lies replace reality and white supremacists and other far-right antisemitic fringe groups are encouraged to emerge from the shadows, the consequences are predictable – and it is not only Jewish citizens who are targets. It is time for all Americans to forcefully, loudly and completely reject these lies which foment hatred. It is also time to reject the politicians who spread these lies.

Speak out whenever you are exposed to antisemitism. We cannot and will not allow history to repeat. Hatred can only be extinguished when good people forcefully condemn it.

Ways to Get Involved:

ActivateAmerica.vote

Founded in 2017, Activate America empowers volunteers to help elect Democrats and defeat MAGA extremists in Congress.

During the 2022 midterm election cycle, Activate America volunteers made 10 million voter contacts at a cost of just above 10 cents per contact, a bargain for democracy! This election cycle, we’re all in to hold the Senate and flip the House from red-to-blue.

Postcards, phone banking and texting are easy to do from home.

Local Events and Activities:

Sarasota County Democrats  sarasotadems.org

Manatee County Democrats  manateecountydemocrats.com

They have events and volunteer opportunities galore!

School Board Elections 2024

The August 2024 school board elections are extremely important for the future of our county's children.  In the age of book banning, conspiracy theories, and attacks by Governor DeSantis on school boards, it is vital to come out strong for the best candidates.  

Antisemitic hate in Sarasota

The Sarasota-Manatee County Democratic Party Jewish Caucus and the Sarasota County Democratic Party strongly condemn and denounce all forms of antisemitism. It has no place in our community.