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Sarasota News Leader March 22, 2013 Page 93 Glickman began his remarks by wishing St. Martha parishioners ���Mazel tov��� on the newly elected pope, then he spoke about the Jewish holiday of Passover. geously support each other in time of trouble. We will defend each other from discrimination, vilification and abuse ��� We ask God to forgive our past hard-heartedness against ���Passover is the ancient celebration of our re- each other, recognizing that it has its basis in demption out of Egypt,��� he said. ���It reminds ignorance and fear.��� us of what is possible: that redemption can After the singing of Let There Be Peace on come; that salvation can come. I encourage Earth, gatherers mingled and ate dinner with us tonight to believe in that hope. new and old friends of the different faiths. ���Nights like this give us that hope,��� he con- Other events ��� including the fall Friendship cluded, ���and that affirmation.��� Luncheon hosted by Temple Emanu-El ��� are Stampiglia then led the assembled in reciting scheduled throughout the year to strengthen a pledge that ���in the name of Abraham, our the bonds among the religious communities, common ancestor in faith ��� we will coura- the news release notes. (From left) Temple Emanu-El members Barbara and Marty Arch socialize with St. Martha Catholic Church parishioners James and Gladys Weir at the Feast of Abraham. Contributed photo