To commemorate the start of the Jewish New Year, the Sarasota synagogue enjoyed a luncheon at The Meadows Country Club.
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Amanda Sebastiano
| 2:21 p.m. September 14, 2015
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Temple Emanu-El's Rosh Hashanah luncheon Sept. 14 embraced the way parishioners plan to enjoy a new year — alongside friends and with plenty of Kosher food. The event, held at The Meadows Country Club, featured a three-course meal that kicked off with apples, honey and challah, to start the Jewish New Year off sweet, event planner Sandy Schneiderman said. The synagogue's event planners have hosted the luncheon for three years as an avenue for the Jewish community to embrace the holiday alongside friends and family. This year's event drew a crowd of 133 people — the largest attendance of the event's brief history.
Eileen and Jerry Finehirsh enjoy time with friends.
Alice Cotman and Sandy Schneiderman help coordinate the annual luncheon.
Sylvia Gross and Debby Solomon are excited to welcome a New Year.
Marion Goldsmith, Diane Milrod, Joan Halpern and Susan Skovronek enjoy cold salads and drinks.
Marlene Meyer says cheese with friends Judy and Jerry Fleischer.
Robert Griesman and Helene Davis ring in the Jewish New Year alongside friends.
"We're all celebrating together for a happy New Year, and to celebrate the end of another year," Caryl Magnus said.
Bunny Shuman, Doris Caplin, Phyllis Troy, Mollie and David Lafferman, Joe Kopper and Alan Shuman strike a pose.
Jan Nogradi and John Hockenberry shares stories while waiting for lunch.
Harriet Goldstein sips on tea and chats with her friends.
Alice Shwon enjoys time with friends and fellow parishioners.
Michael Kennelly made time in his day for the luncheon.
Mark and Barbara Peltz view a New Year as an oportunity to reevaluate the previous year and make improvements to their lives the following year, they said.
