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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CEO message to the community
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Friend!
Good morning. Our Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) met on Monday evening under the leadership of Co-Chairs, John Elzufon and Jenn Steinberg. The JCRC is the public arm of Federation focusing on social and political advocacy efforts.
On Tuesday morning I had the privilege of attending an invitation-only program coordinated by the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) featuring Charles Elson, a leading expert in governance who offered his perspective on board issues which can impede high performance. This exclusive event for Executive Directors and Board Chairs was generously presented by M&T Bank.
Federation's Israel & Overseas Committee met under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Michelle Margules and Gael Szymanski to discuss upcoming programming. We are excited to be bringing several films from the Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival (March 13-17) to Wilmington between March 31-April 2 (see details below). Our Holocaust Education Committee (HEC) also met on Wednesday evening under the leadership of Chair, Steve Gonzer.
Last night I attended an Author Talk program Federation co-sponsored with Hagley that featured Hasia Diner, author of "
Julius Rosenwald: Repairing the World." Attendees learned about the son of a peddler who took the helm of Sears, Roebuck and Company. He believed in the importance of giving in the present to make an impact on the future.
Federation has three programs this Sunday including Community
Shlicha, Daniella Buchshtaber's presentation to the Temple Beth El Men's Club in the morning, our Jewish Teen Philanthropy Initiative's screening of the film,
Rocky, at 4pm and
One Book, One Community program at Congregation Beth Shalom at 7pm.
We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
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Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
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On April 9, Israelis will go to the polls to decide their political future. What are the key issues, who are the main players and what will the results mean for Israel? Join The Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs for a conversation with two top Israeli journalists about these issues and more.
Israeli Elections 2019: Polls, Projections, and Predictions
with Haviv Rettig Gur, Israeli Journalist & Political Correspondent, The Times of Israel
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 1:00 PM ET
Rettig Gur will present an overview of the upcoming Israeli elections for us, explaining what has taken place and what we can expect. He will analyze the various alliances that have been formed and how they will affect the outcome. He will also try to answer the ultimate question: Will Netanyahu remain in power, and what kind of governing coalition will emerge?
Register for the April 2 Briefing
And the Results Are In! Outcomes and Analysis of the Israeli National Election
with Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor, The Jerusalem Post
Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 2:00 PM ET
Harkov will review and analyze the results of the Israeli elections just as the final results come in. She will help us understand who are the big winners – and the big losers – and what kind of government is likely to now be formed. And ultimately, she will try to help us predict what this means for the future of Israel.
Register for the April 10 Briefing
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OFFICIAL PA DAILY LAUNCHES PERSONAL ATTACK ON U.S. MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY
M. Hirsch & N. Jacques Zilberdik
Photo:JPost.com
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THE LINE BETWEEN CRITICISM OF ISRAEL AND ANTI-SEMITISM
Aaron Kliegman
Photo: Getty
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FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES IN GREECE, ISRAEL IS NO LONGER THE ENEMY
Liad Osmo
Photo:Reuters
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THE UN'S HUMANITARIAN PROPAGANDA WAR
Gerald M. Steinberg
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More News from Around the World
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I'VE FACED THE CHARGE OF DUAL LOYALTY BEFORE
Rahm Emanuel
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ILHAN OMAR KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT SHE'S DOING
Bret Stephens
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CLASH CONTINUES OVER CONTROL OF THE TEMPLE MOUNT IN JERUSALEM
Khaled Abu Toameh
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ON JEWISH CHARACTER
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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NEW BAND MAKES JEWISH SOUL MUSIC FOR MAJOR HOLLYWOOD MOVIES AND TV ADS
Lisa Klug
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WHY CHALLENGING REP. OMAR MATTERS
Daniel Elbaum
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FOR JEWS, ILHAN OMAR'S ATTACK ON "ALLEGIANCES" TO ISRAEL IS ALL TOO FAMILIAR
Alex Zeldin
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Upcoming Federation Events
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Rocky the Movie
MARCH 10TH at 4 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium •
$10/person
Presented by Jewish Federation of Delaware Jewish Teen Philanthropy Initiative. Popcorn and snacks provided. More Information:
Shari@shalomdel.org
or (302)427-2100
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Lauren Belfer
MARCH 10TH at 7 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom •
Free
The book will be available for purchase with an opportunity to have it signed. The presentation will be followed by a dessert reception.Presented by the Rabbi Jacob Kraft Educational Foundation of Congregation Beth Shalom
More Information: Gary Harad at
g27harad@hotmail.com
or (302)547-5665
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Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival
MARCH 13TH-17th
Jewish Federation of Delaware will once again be the Premiere Sponsor of the 2019 Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival.
Click here
to view trailers of the twelve films that will be screened during the festival.
We are also pleased to be collaborating with the Rehoboth Beach Film Society to present the
Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival Federation Encore! Series
from March 31st-April 2nd, screening three films in New Castle County. Stay tuned for more details...
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PJ Our Way Hamantaschen Wars
MARCH 17th
University of Delaware Hillel
Come join us for an afternoon learning about working in the hospitality/food industry, having a friendly game of Hamantaschen Wars with your PJOW friends and get an introduction to Hillel while we are there!
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Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival Federation Encore! Series
MARCH 31st - APRIL 2nd
Siegel JCC Auditorium
Jewish Federation of Delaware, in collaboration with the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, is pleased to present our inaugural Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival Federation Encore! Series. Building upon the success of this annual down state event, we will be bringing three of the select films to New Castle County for special screenings.
Cost: $5 per movie or $12 for the 3 movie package.
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FED Talk
APRIL 9TH AT 8:30 AM
Jewish Federation of Delaware Boardroom • Free to the public
Idith Schaham is a practicing attorney who specializes in personal status (mediation) and women's rights. Bagels and coffee will be served.
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Film Screening Ben Gurion Epilogue
APRIL 14TH AT 3:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium
3:00 PM "A Taste of Israel" Reception and 4:00 PM film screening. RSVP by Wednesday, April 10th to the AABGU office: (215)884-4510 or
winickc@aabgu.org
.
Click Here
to see the movie trailer.
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Business Professionals Event
APRIL 15TH AT 8 AM
Siegel JCC Auditorium •
$18/person by April 1, $25/after
A great opportunity to network with professionals engaged as philanthropists and leaders in our community. Continental breakfast provided. More Information: Wendy Berger at
Wendy@shalomdel.org
or (302)427-2100
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Upcoming Community
Events and Programs
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Parsha and Pizza
Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth
Open to the entire community. Enjoy pizza with interactive parsha discussion.
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Chabad Hamantaschen Bake
MARCH 10th at 12:15 PM Pizza Sale 12:45 PM Hamantaschen Program
Chabad of Delaware
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JCC Un-BBQ
MARCH 13th at 6 PM
Siegel JCC
Join us for an un-BBQ Dinner (formerly Candlelight Dinner). Enjoy fabulous music from
Boxturtle Bob
and a delicious dinner. Cost: Under 12: $7 | 13-59: $10 | 60 and better: $8. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Dinner served at 6 PM. Entertainment begins 6:30 PM. Menu: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Roasted Veggies, Brownies. Call the Siegel JCC front desk to register.
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Einstein's Bday & Pi Day Bash
MARCH 14th at 11:00 AM
Siegel JCC Auditorium
Free and open to the community. Join us for activities, crafts and a juggling show featuring Jonathan the Jugglah. To RSVP:
events@einsteinday.org
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Siegel JCC Brunch and Bubbly
MARCH 14th at 7:00 PM
Siegel JCC
Brunch should be served at ALL hours of the day! Enjoy an evening of brunch, bubbly, and games galore at the J! Help us kick off our fundraising season; all proceeds will go to building the new ECC Infant Playground. Cost: $20/person
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Siegel JCC Pour em' Purim Party
MARCH 16th at 6:45 PM
Wilmington Brew Works
There will be food trucks for those who want to buy dinner, plenty of beer options to purchase for everyone's Pour 'Em needs, and a DJ! We will supply some light snacks - hamentashen included! Costumes are not required but are definitely encouraged. There just may be some prizes for those who are all in!
Registration
is required, but there is no fee - just so we can get a head count.
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Siegel JCC Mini Masquerade for grades K-5
MARCH 16th 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Siegel JCC
Rock on at the Mini Masquerade! Ice Cream Bar, Dance Contest, Entertainment by Hot! Hot! Hot!, Costume Parade. Cost: $20/Members, $30/Non-members.
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UD Hillel Israeli Film Festival: Fill the Void
MARCH 18th at 7 PM
Kirkbridge 006, University of Delaware
Featured Film: Fill The Void. Shira, a young woman living in an ultra-orthodox enclave in Tel Aviv, has to choose: which man will she marry? The question forces her to weigh the claims of family loyalty, religious duty and her own desires. Next feature film dates are Monday, 4/8 and Monday, 4/29. For more information
click here
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C Teen Purim On The Red Carpet
MARCH 20th at 7:00-9:00 PM
Leaving from AJCC at 6 PM
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Purim in Outer Space
MARCH 21st at 5:00 PM
Chabad of Delaware
Megillah Blast-off - Ha-Moon-Tashen - Cosmic Buffet Dinner - Open Galaxy Bar - Moon Walk Masquerade - Live Music - Amazing Atmosphere - Star-studded Live Entertainment
OUTTA THIS WORLD FUN FOR ADULTS AND KIDS! Prepaid by Monday, March 11: $20/Adult, $12/Child, $70/Family of 2 Adults and 3+ Children Paid After Monday, March 11: $25/Adult, $15/Child, $85/Family of 2 Adults and 3+ Children. Sponsorship: $120
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Purim Carnival
MARCH 24th at 9 AM - NOON
Congregation Beth Emeth
There will be lots of food and games. Fun for the entire family. You can also sign up to be a Purim Carnival Sponsor. Tickets: $5 = 10 Tickets; $10 = 25 Tickets; $18 = 50 Tickets. Tickets are good for games and food! $25 = Child Wristband *does not include food, photo booth or bounce house. $15 = Adult Wristband *includes access to Palace Lounge.
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Einstein's The Lion King Kids
MARCH 27th at 10:00 AM | MARCH 28th at 7:00 PM | MARCH 31st at 2:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium
Eintstein's 2019 Drama Club Production. Open to the public. For more info, call (302)478-5026 or visit
EinsteinDay.org
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Music Concert
MARCH 31ST at 3:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
Concert is free and open to the public. Please register by calling (302)654-4462. Sponsorship's available for $90 and $180.
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JFS' 120th Birthday Bash
APRIL 6th at 8:00-11:00 PM
The Gables at Chaddsford
RSVP by March 22nd.
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Second Night Seder
APRIL 20TH at 5:30 PM
Beth Emeth
Make your reservations now! Dinner is $10.00 per person for CBE members; $15 person for non-members. Children under 5 are FREE. We will be hosting a traditional Seder menu with matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, main course, dessert and beverages.
https://www.bethemethde.org/event/congregational-seder.html
or contact Lori by emailing her at lwyzga@bethemethde.org or call the office at 302-764-2393.
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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
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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.
To learn more about
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 is one of only eleven Delaware charities to receive their highest Four-Star Rating.
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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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