FEDERATION NEWS & NOTES
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July 21st, 2017 ~ 27 Tammuz  Light Candles at 8:07 PM
Message From the CEO...

Dear Community Member,

Good morning! 

You should have received our 2017-2018 Shalom Delaware Guide that was mailed last week. Did you notice the production improvements including a modified size and magazine-style format with glossy pages throughout for improved legibility? Click here to preview the online edition and please let us know what you think. Complimentary copies can also be picked up at any of our on-campus communication hubs, beneficiary agency locations, state-wide synagogues and at select business locations.

Please be aware of our upcoming programs and events in the coming weeks...

7/21 - PJ Library "Tiny Tots Get Together" @ Einstein Day

7/24 - JCRC Screening of the film, "The Lemon Tree" @ The Siegel JCC

8/2 - Jewish Heritage Night @ The Wilmington Blue Rocks

8/6 - PJ Library Poolside @ The Siegel JCC Outdoor Pool

8/9 - Distant Cousins Concert @ The Siegel JCC Outdoor Amphitheater 

Shabbat Shalom,

Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware  

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News & Commentary
( Haaretz - 7.20.17)
The Prophetic Voice | Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
( RabbiSacks.org - 7.19.17)
Operation Good Neighbor: Israel Reveals Massive Humanitarian Aid to Syria | Judah Ari Gross ( Times of Israel - 7.19.17)
Pinhas Inbari ( JCPA.org  - 7.19.17)
( Jerusalem Post - 7.19.17)
( Jewish Telegraphic Agency - 7.18.17)
( Bloomberg.com - 7.18.17)
Alex Traiman ( JNS.org - 7.17.17)
( EU Reporter - 7.16.17)
The Israel I support | Sarah Tuttle-Singer
( Jewish Journal - 7.12.17)
Upcoming Federation Events & Programs...
Upcoming Community Events & Programs...
Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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, Senior Philanthropy Director at 302.427.2100 or  Wendy@ShalomDel.org.

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 Rachel Jacobson, CJL Program Coordinator, at 302.427.2100 or  Rachel@ShalomDel.org.


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