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Jewish Events in Sarasota and Manatee

44 upcoming Jewish community events in Sarasota and Manatee from Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

  • Mah Jongg Open Play

    Wed, Oct 71:00 – 4:00 PMRitter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life

    Ongoing: Wednesdays Time: 1-4pm Venue: Ritter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life 602 McIntosh Rd. Donation: $5/person (proceeds benefit the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee) Experienced players only…

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    Today

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Wed, Oct 77:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

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    Today

  • Kaddish for the Barrio | Sarasota Jewish Theatre

    Wed, Oct 77:30 – 9:30 PMThe Sarasota Players

    Kaddish for the Barrio Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Ortiz is the moving story of a haunted young Latino gang member (Brandon Billings), his sister Elena…

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    Today

  • Natalia Van Genderen & Serenna Jones | Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series

    Thu, Oct 811:00 AM – 12:00 PMAviva Senior Living

    Aviva invites you to join us for the 2026 Ernie Kretzmer Concert Series, our free concert series! For the month of October, enjoy a live performance from Natalia Van Genderen and Serenna Jones! RSVPs are required for…

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    Tomorrow

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Thu, Oct 87:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

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    Tomorrow

  • Kaddish for the Barrio | Sarasota Jewish Theatre

    Thu, Oct 87:30 – 9:30 PMThe Sarasota Players

    Kaddish for the Barrio Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Ortiz is the moving story of a haunted young Latino gang member (Brandon Billings), his sister Elena…

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    Tomorrow

  • Kaddish for the Barrio | Sarasota Jewish Theatre

    Fri, Oct 91:30 – 3:30 PMThe Sarasota Players

    Kaddish for the Barrio Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Ortiz is the moving story of a haunted young Latino gang member (Brandon Billings), his sister Elena…

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    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Fri, Oct 97:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

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    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Sat, Oct 107:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

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    This week

  • Kaddish for the Barrio | Sarasota Jewish Theatre

    Sat, Oct 107:30 – 9:30 PMThe Sarasota Players

    Kaddish for the Barrio Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Ortiz is the moving story of a haunted young Latino gang member (Brandon Billings), his sister Elena…

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    This week

  • Kaddish for the Barrio | Sarasota Jewish Theatre

    Sun, Oct 111:30 – 3:30 PMThe Sarasota Players

    Kaddish for the Barrio Sarasota Jewish Theatre Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Ortiz is the moving story of a haunted young Latino gang member (Brandon Billings), his sister Elena…

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    This week

  • ChillZone

    Sun, Oct 112:30 – 3:30 PMSarasota Jewish Center

    Sundays in Sarasota just got better with ChillZone: pizza, games, activities, prizes, and friends each week in a fun, Jewish environment for children and teens. Register: https://www.chillzone.org/register…

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    This week

  • Special Event Film Screening: October 8

    Sun, Oct 115:00 – 7:00 PMMoravitz Terrace Room at The Ora at the Morganroth Event Center

    Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: The Terrace Room at The Ora, 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota 34232 The events of October 7th changed lives far beyond the places where…

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    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Sun, Oct 117:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Mon, Oct 127:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Monday Night Momentum

    Mon, Oct 128:00 – 8:45 PMSarasota Jewish Center

    Join us every Monday evening for inspiring Torah learning, meaningful discussion, connection, and awesome food. Walk-ins Welcome!

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    This week

  • Mah Jongg at Temple Beth Sholom

    Tue, Oct 1312:30 – 3:30 PMTemple Beth Sholom

    Join us every Tuesday from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Temple Beth Sholom. Beginners, advanced, or interested in learning, everyone is welcome to join the fun. Bring your friends and make new ones! RSVP and contact details…

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    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Tue, Oct 137:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

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    This week

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    Study with Rabbi Dermer at Temple Beth Sholom

    Wed, Oct 1410:00 – 11:00 AMTemple Beth Sholom

    Genesis: The Book of Family Life Class is held each Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the multipurpose room at Temple Beth Sholom. October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 All are welcome: Temple members, prospective members…

    Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗

    This week

  • Mah Jongg Open Play

    Wed, Oct 141:00 – 4:00 PMRitter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life

    Ongoing: Wednesdays Time: 1-4pm Venue: Ritter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life 602 McIntosh Rd. Donation: $5/person (proceeds benefit the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee) Experienced players only…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Wed, Oct 147:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

    This week

  • Shalom, You’re Home: Newcomer Connections Meet-Up

    Thu, Oct 1510:00 AMRitter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life

    Venue: Ritter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life 602 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota Note: (When you enter the campus the Hub is the small white building on the left.) Date: October 15, 2026 Time: 10:00am Admission…

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  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Thu, Oct 157:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Fri, Oct 167:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • Families

    Camp Yonnie Pajama Party

    Sat, Oct 176:30 – 10:30 PMThe Stone Lodge

    Time: 6:30–10:30 PM Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Venue: The Stone Lodge 562 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 Price: $36 per child, $54 for the family (2+ children) Treat yourself to a date night, while Camp Yonnie…

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  • Dice, Diamonds & Denim Casino Night

    Sat, Oct 177:00 PMThe Ora at the Morganroth Event Center

    When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 7:00pm Where: The Ora at the Morganroth Event Center 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota Dice, Diamonds, Denim is cancelled, for other 26-27 Season Events click here to browse our calendar.…

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  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Sat, Oct 177:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • Temple Beth Sholom’s Men’s Club Breakfast

    Sun, Oct 189:30 – 11:30 AMTemple Beth Sholom

    1002 RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.

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  • ChillZone

    Sun, Oct 182:30 – 3:30 PMSarasota Jewish Center

    Sundays in Sarasota just got better with ChillZone: pizza, games, activities, prizes, and friends each week in a fun, Jewish environment for children and teens. Register: https://www.chillzone.org/register…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Sun, Oct 187:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Mon, Oct 197:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • Monday Night Momentum

    Mon, Oct 198:00 – 8:45 PMSarasota Jewish Center

    Join us every Monday evening for inspiring Torah learning, meaningful discussion, connection, and awesome food. Walk-ins Welcome!

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • Mah Jongg at Temple Beth Sholom

    Tue, Oct 2012:30 – 3:30 PMTemple Beth Sholom

    Join us every Tuesday from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Temple Beth Sholom. Beginners, advanced, or interested in learning, everyone is welcome to join the fun. Bring your friends and make new ones! RSVP and contact details…

    Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗

  • Just Schmoozing SRQ

    Tue, Oct 204:00 – 6:00 PMCafe Barbosso

    Date: October 20, 2026 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Venue: Café Barbosso 5501 Palmer Crossing Cir., Sarasota, FL Come and meet fellow Jewish locals for fun and laughs! Cash bar and complimentary light appetizer nosh. Security…

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  • Dali’s Aaliyah

    Tue, Oct 206:30 – 8:00 PMThe Florida Holocaust Museum

    Lecture at The Florida Holocaust Museum regarding Salvador Dali’s ‘Aaliyah’. In 1966, Samuel Shore, head of Shorewood Publishers in New York, commissioned Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) for a project commemorating the…

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  • BERNSTEIN’S WALL – One Week Engagement at Burns Court Cinema

    Tue, Oct 207:30 – 9:30 PMBurns Court Cinemas

    Coming to Sarasota: BERNSTEIN’S WALL is the award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary from director Douglas Tirola exploring the life and legacy of legendary composer, conductor, educator, and cultural icon…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

  • Online

    Study with Rabbi Dermer at Temple Beth Sholom

    Wed, Oct 2110:00 – 11:00 AMTemple Beth Sholom

    Genesis: The Book of Family Life Class is held each Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the multipurpose room at Temple Beth Sholom. October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 All are welcome: Temple members, prospective members…

    Listing says all are welcomeView listing ↗

  • Mah Jongg Open Play

    Wed, Oct 211:00 – 4:00 PMRitter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life

    Ongoing: Wednesdays Time: 1-4pm Venue: Ritter Wolk Hub on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life 602 McIntosh Rd. Donation: $5/person (proceeds benefit the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee) Experienced players only…

    Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗

December 2026

About events in Sarasota and Manatee

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes on its calendar at jfedsrq.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

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