Temple Emanu-El welcomed the community to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
By
Amanda Morales
| 6:07 p.m. January 17, 2016
Sarasota
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For the second year Temple Emanu-El invited guests of all faiths to join in a tribute to the legacy and lessons of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Guests gathered at the temple on Sunday, Jan. 17 in anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a performance by the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Along with songs, the troupe was joined by Rev. Charles McKenzie to reenact some of King's landmark speeches.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the All Faiths Food Bank.
Members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performed songs between speeches.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Leon Pitts during the interfaith tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Temple Emanu-El.
Temple Emanu-El member Linda Joffe sings along during the performance.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe member Ariel Blue.
Rev. Charles McKenzie recites landmark speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs led the group for the performance.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs performs "A Change is Gonna Come."
Program Chair Don Malawsky addresses guests during the tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Temple Emanu-El.
Christopher Eisenberg performs with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
Rabbi Richard Klein welcomed guests to Temple Emanu-El for the second interfaith Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute.
Audience members clap along with the performance.
Following the tribute guests were invited to socialize and enjoy refreshments.
