“The world needs to understand that Jews settled in Israel not "by might," but "by right.".”
~ Ambassador Ron Dermer, 12/10/17
@ Federation's CHAI Event
Dear Community Member,
Good morning.
We are still
kvelling
over Monday night's CHAI Event with Ambassador Ron Dermer at the Hotel DuPont. More than 175 generous donors attended to support Federation and the Annual Campaign. We sincerely appreciate the leadership of Event Co-Chairs, Barbara Schoenberg and Leslie Newman, as well as the event committee who ensured this was an evening to remember.
On Wednesday morning, Federation's Senior Development Director, Wendy Berger, and I attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals/Brandywine Chapter Annual Meeting. I am honored to be serving on the 2018 AFP Board of Directors for a second year. The keynote speaker discussed Tax Reform and implications to nonprofit organizations. We also received an update on the Universal Charitable Deduction and AFP's efforts in preserving the Johnson Amendment.
The Siegel JCC, Albert Einstein Academy and Federation attended a special Hannukah video conference with our friends in Arad, Israel on Wednesday. It was wonderful celebrating and singing together, enhancing the partnership between Delaware and Arad.
On Wednesday evening we celebrated
HannuKutz
at the Kutz Home. Congregation Beth Shalom provided the latkes, Congregation Beth Emeth's Choir performed and everyone enjoyed jelly donuts compliments of Federation.
Federation's Jewish Fund for the Future Grants Committee met on Thursday evening to review and approve scholarship applications. Special thanks to Chair, Lena Elzufon, and the Grants Committee for their guidance and counsel.
Our PJ Library will be celebrating Hannukah this weekend at Temple Beth El in Newark on Saturday morning and Seaside Jewish Community in Rehoboth Beach on Sunday morning. Federation's footprint encompasses the First State and it is important to extend our wonderful programming down state.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to
tikkun olam
.
We Are Stronger TOGETHER.
Chag Hannukah Sameach
,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware
Please be reminded of upcoming Federation programs and events:
December 16th at 11:00am
Tot Shabbat Pajama Party
Temple Beth El
December 17th at 10:00am
PJ Library Program
Seaside Jewish Community
