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FEDERATION NEWS & NOTES
Keeping our community informed, inspired, and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel, and around the world.
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October 27, 2017 ~ 7 Cheshvan 5778 ~ Light Candles at 5:48 PM
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Dear Community Member,
Good morning.
The November edition of the
Jewish VOICE
went to press on Monday, our
Food to Table
issue. You can anticipate receiving your printed copy next week and the online digital edition link will be included in next week's issue of
JVOICE
.
On Tuesday, our JCRC leadership attended a conference call
briefing with Ambassador Dennis Ross, Middle East expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, for a wide-ranging discussion and analysis of the President's decertification of the Iran Deal.
We met with the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Wednesday to discuss Federation's continued support of
Jewish Heritage Night
. We look forward to our continued commitment of this summer's festive event that is tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.
Federation's Jewish Fund for the Future Board of Trustees met on Thursday morning under the leadership of Chair, Jack Blumenfeld. The total managed assets of our endowment has exceeded $25 million for the first time in the fund's history.
Kol Hakavod
to the leadership including our JFF Investment Committee chaired by Suzanne B. Grant.
Our Facilities Management Board (FMB) also met on Thursday morning as well. The FMB manages the Jewish Community Campus and ensures that our ongoing operations are managed efficiently and seamlessly.
We are excited and fortunate to be bringing Jennifer Weiner to Delaware as our Women of Wisdom (WOW) featured speaker on November 1st. If you have not already registered, please
click here
and join the 200+ women in attendance!
We Are Stronger
TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware
Please be reminded of upcoming Federation programs and events:
November 1st at 6:30pm:
Women Of Wisdom (WOW) Event
with Jennifer Weiner
Siegel JCC Auditorium
November 9th at 7:00PM:
Trauma & Recovery in Israeli Society Through Cinema
Siegel JCC Auditorium
November 12th-14th:
JFNA General Assembly
Los Angeles, CA
November 28th at 8:30am:
FED TALKS
with Dr. Roger Horowitz from UD and the Hagley Museum
Siegel JCC Auditorium
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(
JNS
- 10.26.17)
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RabbiSacks.org - 10.25.17)
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New York Times - 10.25.17)
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Washington Post - 10.25.17)
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ynetnews.com -
10.24.17)
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Times of Israel -
10.23.17)
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New York Times -
10.23.17)
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Washington Post -
10.23.17)
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Upcoming Federation Events & Programs...
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Jewish Federations of North America
General Assembly - November 12-14, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
The GA brings together Federation volunteer leaders and professionals from across the continent, and those engaged in the business of Jewish philanthropy from around the globe.
At GA 2017, we’ll venture further into the future of Jewish education, philanthropy, and our community — taking The Federation Movement farther than ever before. Join us for this seminal event.
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Upcoming Community Events & Programs...
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Mike Dixon presents an illustrated and intriguing lecture about the evolution of crime, punishment, and police work in Delaware from the colonial era thru the mid-twentieth century.Fast-paced talk examines old country jails, headline-grabbing criminal escapades, former methods of punishment (whipping post, lynchings) and unheralded peace officers.
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INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION & PANEL
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 7-9PM
By Rabbi Michael Beals
On Wednesday, November 15, from 7- 9 pm, there will be an Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration & Panel, in the Trabant Theatre at the University of Delaware, with convenient parking at the Trabant Center Parking Garage, 17 W. Main Street, in Newark.
The first-of-its-kind event is sponsored by UD Hillel, Better Together, along with the Delaware Council on Faith Based Partnerships (DCFBP), which serves at the pleasure of Delaware Governor John Carney. DCFBP members will be representing the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Baha’i, Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh faiths on the panel, as well as presenting scriptural readings based on the theme of Thanksgiving from their respective faith traditions.
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Siegel JCC's CRAFT BASH - Thursday, November 16, 2017
Brew, create, and celebrate at the J's first ever Craft Bash! Registration is
closed
, but our "Once-In-A-Lifetime Raffle" is
OPEN!
Help raise the much needed funds to support community youth and programs.
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Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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TODAY...
the Annual Campaign
The Annual Campaign addresses the most pressing needs and issues at a moment's notice.It feeds the hungry, helps the unemployed, supports families with special needs, and funds Jewish education.
The Annual Campaign provides essential, unrestricted dollars for the organizations that provide amazing services to our community and to those in need around the world.
Click here to make a secure donation today.
Contact
Wendy Berger
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TOMORROW...
Create A Jewish Legacy
Leaving a legacy allows individuals and families to support the Jewish causes they care so deeply about. An endowment ensures that tomorrow's needs will be met
through perpetual funding.
A legacy acts as a beacon of light to future generations of Jews around the corner and around the world.
Click here to learn more about Creating A Jewish Legacy and ensuring tomorrow.
Contact
Seth J. Katzen, CEO
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Learn More About Federation...
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Jewish VOICE
Check out this month's issue of the
Jewish VOICE!
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SHALOM Delaware
The Jewish Community Guide to life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
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Report to the Community
Federation is the trusted steward of your philanthropy.
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Federation is the wise steward of your philanthropy
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Charity Navigator
The nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of
charities. Federation is one of only eight Delaware charities to receive their highest Four-Star Rating.
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Guide Star The leading source of nonprofit information. Federation is a Platinum Participant, the highest level of recognition offered due to our commitment to transparency.
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Great Nonprofits The leading provider of user reviews about nonprofits. Federation has been honored with their Top-Rated Award every year since 2012.
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