Friday, July 10, 2020 | 18 Tammuz 5780
Light Candles at
8:14 PM
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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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"This year has been incredibly difficult for businesses throughout Delaware, but every day, I’ve seen the perseverance, the cooperation, and the resolve of Delawareans to come together, support one another, and get through this together."
~ Senator Chris Coons (D-DE)
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message to the community
from our president & ceo
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Friend!
Good morning.
On Monday Federation Board Chair, Richard Levine and I conducted Board Training for our five new Board of Directors with the support of SVP/Financial Resource Development, Wendy Berger. We are looking forward to having the guidance, counsel and active participation from our new Board members.
On Tuesday I attended a webinar hosted by the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement on
"Radical Thinking for Organizations – Seeing Through New Lenses"
. COVID-19 has changed the environment in which we deliver services and has exposed weakness in some program/service models, stretched capacity of others and identified different or new needs. This workshop was designed with framed questions to help us think beyond “the normal” and begin a journey to increased impact.
On Wednesday I met with our Agency Executives as part of our bi-weekly leadership meetings which ensures a mechanism for information sharing and collaboration. In the evening our Allocations Co-Chairs, Bob Hronsky and Mitch Steinberg met with us to review our upcoming meeting schedule and process that begins next week.
On Thursday afternoon I attended
an educational webinar on Israel and the West Bank
with
Washington Institute for Near East Policy’s David Makovsky who explained the role of the U.S. Mapping Committee, the story behind the napkin map and more.
Our Executive Committee met on Thursday evening under the leadership of Board Chair, Richard Levine.
I hope you will join us on Wednesday, July 15th for our collaborative session with ADL Philadelphia's Robin Burstein on
Anti-Semitism in the Age of COVID-19
.
Click here
to register in advance.
We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Seth J. Katzen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Governor John Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency
For months, Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrifices to flatten the curve, and protect the health of their family members, friends, and neighbors. We are beating COVID-19. Let’s not go backwards.
Wearing a face mask in public settings is still required by this State of Emergency declaration. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Keep your distance from others outside your household. We know from public health experts that following these basic health precautions is the best way to prevent community spread of COVID-19.
Thank you to all Delawareans and visitors who are following these precautions. Whether or not you have symptoms, consider getting a test to help us track the spread of this disease. Locations are available at
de.gov/gettested
.
Stay vigilant. We will get through this by continuing to work together.
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100% of funds raised will go directly to the COVID-19 response efforts.
Receive JFD facemask & touchless door opener when you donate $36. Receive 2 kits for donations of $50 or more.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis due to the Coronavirus, please let us help. Email us at
JFDinfo@ShalomDel.org
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Click on the Synagogue for Links to Services & Programming
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Additional News Links & Updates
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Upcoming Federation Events
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ADL Presentation for DE Jewish Community
JULY 15TH AT NOON
Zoom Webinar
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at
Ellen@shalomdel.org
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Virtual Candidates' Forum
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7 PM
Zoom Webinar
Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Committee and Hadassah Chapter Wilmington. Registration link coming soon.
For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at
Ellen@shalomdel.org
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JCC Lunch Delivery
WEEK OF JULY 13TH - 17TH
North Wilmington
The Siegel JCC’s Senior Center is preparing healthy, delicious, Kosher meals for delivery to seniors and others in our community every weekday. Reserve a lunch one day in advance by emailing
jackierankins@siegeljcc.org
or leaving a voicemail at (302) 613-9215. We can deliver to the North Wilmington area. Pricing for those in our ongoing meal program will be as usual. For all others, lunches are $5 each, plus a $1 delivery fee. Reserve early - lunches are first come, first served.
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Grief & Loss Support Group For Teens
WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH AT 7 PM
Online
In collaboration with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, JFS Delaware is hosting a free, online support group series for teens (ages 13-17) who are experiencing and processing grief and loss. Topics covered will include stages of grief, avoiding complicated grief, and personal expressions of grief & loss. This is a 6-part series and will meet every Wednesday through August 12; we encourage participants to attend all 6 sessions.
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Siegel JCC Gesher Summer Program 2020
We are continuing to accept registrations for the Siegel JCC’s Gesher summer program for rising 1st-6th graders! Get a glimpse into the safe, fun summer our friends are having at the J
here
. Registration is on a weekly basis, with availability Jul 13 - Aug 14. Learn more and register
here
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Siegel JCC Summer Membership 2020
Get your summertime membership on! Summer at the J runs now through Labor Day Weekend and includes access to our full facility: Fitness Center, Group Exercise Classes, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Beach Volleyball, and more. Sign up
here
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Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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TODAY...
The Annual Campaign
- Addresses the most pressing needs
- Feeds the hungry
- Helps the unemployed
- Supports families with special needs
- Funds Jewish education
Wendy Berger
Senior Vice President,
Financial Resource Development
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TOMORROW...
Create A Jewish Legacy
- 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.
Creating A Jewish Legacy.
Shari Dym
CJL Program Manager
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Check out this month's issue of
J-VOICE Monthly!
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The Jewish Community Guide to life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
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Federation is the trusted steward of your philanthropy.
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Federation is the wise stewards of your philanthropy
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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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The nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Federation has received their Four-Star Rating the past five years.
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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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