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Sarasota News Leader February 8, 2013 Page 106 FROM MADRID TO MARRAKESH PLANNED AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL On Sunday, Feb. 10, at noon, the social hall of Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Road in Sarasota, will come alive with the exotic sounds, tastes and visions of all things Sephardic. A term used to refer to Jews of Middle Eastern, Spanish or North African origin, "Sephardic" encompasses a unique style of Jewish food, music, art and folklore; these lesser-known aspects of Jewish culture will be brought to life by Temple Emanu-El's director of religious education, Sabrina Silverberg, in an adult learning program titled, From Madrid to Marrakesh, a Temple news release says. After a Mediterranean lunch catered by the Oasis Café, Silverberg — "herself a proud Sephardic Jew," the release says — will present an interactive workshop about Sephardic Jewish life. Covering topics such as the history of Sephardic Jews; their holidays and life-cycle customs and ceremonies; the contributions of notable Sephardic Jews; and more obscure subjects such as superstitions, mysticism and taboos, the lecture will include a video presentation of short films and music samples as well as a question-and-answer session. The session will conclude with a surprise handson activity prepared by Silverberg, the release notes. Sabrina Silverberg/Contributed photo "When I was asked to give a presentation on Sephardic Jews, I was intrigued," Silverberg says in the release. "I saw it as an opportunity to get in touch with my Sephardic roots and speak about a subject that is dear to my heart. I was thrilled to learn more about Sephardic Jewry, and I am excited to share this richness and diversity." The cost of From Madrid to Marrakesh, which includes lunch, is $10 for Temple Emanu-El members and $15 for guests. For more information, call Judilee Sterne at 349-9287 or email judisterne@msn.com. CONGREGATION TO PRESENT THE COMEDY 37 POSTCARDS The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism will present 37 Postcards on Feb. 8, a "laughout-loud comedy about a zany family with a prodigal son who is unprepared for what he finds after his long absence," a news release says. mingham (MI) Temple: Mike Beltzman, Judy Schneider, John and Noreen Zimmer, Ruth Goldman, Jerri Sasson and Sandy Altman, the release adds. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Unity, 3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota. CHJ members Having been performed in various U.S. and will be admitted free; for non-members, the cost is $10. German venues, this staged reading will be presented in Sarasota by members of the Bir- Reservations are required by calling 929-7771.