Dear Community Member,
Every Friday morning we share with you a weekly summary of Federation activities and programs. Each week we share with you how Federation makes a difference in the lives of so many throughout Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel and around the world. We serve as the central address and community convener to Jewish life through our network of organizations that focus on two critical things:
- Feed, clothe, comfort and rescue people in need
- Inspire, educate an connect people to their Jewish identity
Your generous support of the Annual Campaign provides critical funding to our five beneficiary agencies – the Siegel JCC; Jewish Family Services of Delaware; Albert Einstein Academy; University of Delaware Hillel; and The Kutz Home/Lodge Lane Assisted Living. Ensuring a strong Annual Campaign also supports BBYO chapters throughout Delaware, the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware, PJ Library, and a number of outreach and identity initiatives.
A strong Annual Campaign also supports the global Jewish world through our international partnerships with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and World ORT. We provide specific funding to the Ethiopian National Project, Partnership2Gether and special projects in our sister city of Arad, the Negev Funding Coalition and Birthright Israel.
This morning, we share with you that our 2017 Annual Campaign is approximately $80,000 away from meeting our goal and allocation commitments to these organizations who count on your generous support. With less than 10 days remaining in the year, we ask you to please give to the 2017 Annual Campaign – if you have not made your commitment, please do so today. If you’ve previously pledged your support and are in a position to give a little more, please do so today. Every gift and every amount makes a difference.
You still have time to take action that will make a meaningful difference, while reducing your income tax liability for 2017 by mailing a check to Federation by December 31
st
or donating online at
ShalomDelaware.org/donate
.
On behalf of the thousands of people who depend on us – Thank You.
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:
January 17th at 8:30 am
FED Talk with Amal Elsanah Al'Hjooj
Bedouin Women in the Negev Today
Siegel JCC
January 21st at 2:00 pm
PJ Our Way Limo Scavenger Hunt
Siegel JCC Lobby
January 26th at 5:15 pm
PJ Library Shabbat Program
January 26th at 7:30 pm
Federation Shabbat
Congregation Beth Shalom
January 28th from 9am-noon & 3-6 pm
Super Sunday
Siegel JCC Senior Lounge
January 31st at 7:00 pm
FED Talk with Mehereta Baruch-Ron
Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo
Siegel JCC
