Dear Community Member,
Good morning.
Federation President, Bill Wagner, and I reconvened our Kashrut Task Force on Monday evening to continue discussions on the formalization and updating of our policy inclusive of Federation meetings, programs and events. As the central address for the Jewish community, it is our goal to ensure that every member of the Jewish community feel included and comfortable to attend events planned and sponsored by Federation. Subsequent conversations will include our clergy, Executive Committee and Board.
On Tuesday, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
released its
latest report
that compares anti-Semitic incidents in 2016 to 2017. The numbers are troubling and reveals that the 13 reported anti-Semitic incidents from Delaware in 2017 represents a 300% increase over the number of incidents reported from Delaware in 2016 - this includes one incident of vandalism and twelve incidents of harassment.
I am grateful for the dedicated professional staff at Federation who provide the behind-the-scenes support in meeting our mission every day. We work as a T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) and instill a culture of collaboration. On Wednesday, the team assembled our
Jewish VOICE
annual subscription appeal requesting financial support of our primary communication vehicle. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please
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to make a secure online donation. Thank You!
On Thursday morning, students attending the Albert Einstein Academy visited the Federation offices dressed in their Purim costumes and sang festive songs. It was a wonderful way to start the day. Later that morning we were also visited by the Flikshtein family who delivered mishloach manot bags. Chag Sameach!
Federation's Executive Committee met on Thursday afternoon under the leadership of President, Bill Wagner. This group of leadership provides ongoing guidance and counsel to ensure we are fiscally sound and transparent. I
n our commitment to serve as the wise stewards of your philanthropic dollar, we are proud to report that your Federation received the highest level of recognition for being a trusted and transparent organization in each of the industry’s key evaluators: Charity Navigator, GuideStar and Great Nonprofits.
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to view our accountability practices that are accessible on our website.
We Are Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware
