- May 7, 2024
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Rabbi Michael Shefrin, Reverend Kelvin Lumpkin and Rabbi Brenner Glickman
Lonnetta Gaines performs an interpretive dance to "Ballad of Birmingham."
Christine Felton, Adrienne Krouse, Jon and Helen Stafsholt
The Light of the World choir was met with a standing ovation after their performance.
The service was followed by a dessert reception.
Myrtis White, Tajuana Green. Ki Thomas and Michael Gordon
Diane Dorsey and Karen Morgan
Howard Tevlowitz, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Howard Tevlowitz, Barbara Peltz, Lonnetta Gaines, Barry Gerber, Reverend Kelvin Lumpkin, Rabbi Michael Shefrin and Donald Malawsky
Lois Watson and Diana Goodman
Reverend Kelvin Lumpkin preaches to the joint congregations.
Mark Smith and David Lionel
Reverend Charles McKenzie
Susan and Bob Meisel
Trevor Harvey, president of NAACP Sarasota
One thing the congregations of Temple Emanu-El and the Light of the World International Church agree on is that they need to come together and fight for one another. That was the call of action at the annual A Tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 19.
"As we honor the life and legacy, we must remember his call of action for peace, justice, freedom, and equality for all," said Trevor Harvey, NAACP president.
"Everyone should be treated by the content of their character and not the color of their skin. We are in a day and age that we must all stand together blacks, whites, Jews and Gentiles to make this country together as Dr. King tirelessly fought for."
Hosted by Temple Emanu-El and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the event featured poetry readings, interpretive dance and a performance for the Light of the World choir. After the service, there was an opportunity for attendees to mingle over light snacks and desserts.
