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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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June 2nd, 2017 ~ 8 Sivan
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Light Candles at 8:07 PM
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Dear Community Member,
Good morning and I hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day and Shavuot.
Federation's
inaugural JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL, in collaboration with the Siegel JCC and PJ Library, is this Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Come enjoy festival acts including Reece Ratliff, Chai Notes, SONiA of Disappear Fear, Rachel Schain, Six13, and more, on 2 stages at the Siegel JCC Outdoor Campus.This is a FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY event for all ages.
The community is also invited and encouraged to attend Federation's 82nd ANNUAL MEETING on Thursday, June 8th beginning at 6:30pm. We will recognize outgoing President, Connie Sugarman, welcome incoming President, Bill Wagner, and honor Toni Young with the Lifetime Achievement Award. We will also award our ten community partner organizations with their incentive checks totaling $95,000 as part of our Create A Jewish Legacy program. This is also a free and open to the community program.
We Are Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware
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(
RabbiSacks.org - 6.1.17)
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Jerusalem Post - 6.1.17)
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Huffington Post - 5.31.17)
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Times of Israel - 5.30.17)
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Jerusalem Post - 5.30.17)
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Times of Israel - 5.29.17)
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Upcoming Federations Events & Programs...
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Exciting New Grant from PJ Library!
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Upcoming Community Events & Programs...
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Gail Weinberg to be Honored at Retirement Brunch
June 18th | 11 AM | AKSE
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A brunch will be held later this month honoring Gail Weinberg, lifelong Jewish educator, for her many years of dedication to Jewish education in our community. Serving first as teacher, then as principal, Gail has been a guiding force in the AKSE Talmud Torah for over three decades, touching the lives of countless children and their families.
Date: Sunday, June 18th | 11 AM
Location: Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth
4412 Washington Blvd
Cost: $20 per person, must be paid in advance.
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 5th.
To RSVP or for more information please contact:
AKSE Office at 302-762-2705 or office@akse.org.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2016-2017 Edition
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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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