FEDERATION NEWS & NOTES
January 4th, 2019 ~ 27 Tevet 5779
Light Candles at 4:33 PM
Keeping our community informed, inspired, and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel, and around the world.
CEO message
to the community
Friend!

Thanks to YOU, the 2018 Annual Campaign not only met - but exceeded - its goal of raising $1.8 million for our local and global community. This amazing achievement is an increase of 10% over 2017 thanks to the generosity of our vibrant community and passionate leadership - We Grow Stronger TOGETHER!

We hope you've received your printed copy of the January 2019 j-VOICE Monthly, our Sports & Fitness issue. If not, CLICK HERE to read the digital e-dition.

Last night, Federation's Israel & Overseas Committee met to solidify our exciting 2019 programming and event calendar. Please join us for our next FED Talk on January 16th at 7:00 pm (see information below). This is a free and open to the community program.

We are also working with our beneficiary agencies to confirm volunteer activities on MLK Day. Federation's PJ Library has planned an MLK Sunday Funday as well (see below).

My sincere best wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful 2019.

We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.

Shabbat Shalom ,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Federation of Delaware’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) has undertaken a re-branding effort in order to remain relevant and appealing to those community members in their 20s, 30s and early 40s. We solicited opinions and asked our young adults to vote on their favorite name and logo. Based on the responses received, we selected CONNECT: Young Adult Network as our new name.

Federation will sponsor after-work networking programs as a welcome end to the daily grind as well as a great way to meet new like-minded people. Through a variety of community service initiatives and projects, CONNECT members will make a profound difference in the local and global community.
We are in the process of creating a CONNECT steering committee and recruiting a group of interested people who will assist us in taking an active role.

If you are between the ages of 20-40 and looking to become more involved in shaping the future generation of Jewish life in Delaware, please contact Daniella Buchshtaber at 302/427-2100 or Daniella@ShalomDel.org  
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Upcoming Federation Events

PJ Our Way Five Below Headquarters Tour

JANUARY 13TH
1 - 3 PM

$10/Child - RSVP by January 8th

For more information: Jamye@shalomdel.org
For more information: Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt (302) 427-2100 or Ellen@ShalomDel.org

PJ LIBRARY MLK SUNDAY FUNDAY

JANUARY 20TH
10 AM - NOON
ECC AMPHITHEATER

Learn how MLK changed the world and how you can make an impact too.

For more information: Jamye@shalomdel.org

FEDERATION SHABBAT

JANUARY 25TH
5:30 PM
Temple Beth El

Join our statewide synagogues at TBE in Newark for a PJ Library Shabbat Program, Community Shabbat Dinner and Shabbat Services with oneg to follow.
Adult Kosher Buffet Meat Dinner: $25.50
Child: $10 - $70 Maximum
Reservations required by Jan. 18th

For more information: Tbe@tbede.org

SUPER SUNDAY

JANUARY 27TH
9 AM - NOON & 3 - 6 PM
Siegel JCC Senior Lounge

Make phone calls or write Thank You cards to donors thanking them for their support and asking for continued commitment to the 2019 Annual Campaign.

A PJ Library Concert with Silly Joe will take place at 11AM in Siegel JCC Auditorium

For more information: Wendy@ShalomDel.org
For more information about PJ Library Concert with Silly Joe: Jamye@ShalomDel.org
Upcoming Community
Events and Programs

JCC OPEN HOUSE & CAMP PREVIEW

JANUARY 6TH
10 AM - 1 PM
Siegel JCC

For more information: KatieGlazier@SiegelJCC.org or call (302)478-5660

KARATE

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Siegel JCC

For more information: CarrieKee@SiegelJCC.org

AKSE ACADEMY

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
6:15 - 9:30 PM
Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth

$10 if reserved by 1/17, $12 at the door

For more information: office@akse.org JCC.org or (302)762-2705 

CRIME AND CONSEQUENCE

6 WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING FEB.8
Chabad of DE

A Jewish exploration of conviction, sentencing and criminal rehabilitation.

For more information: info@chabadde.com
Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
The history of Delaware's Jewish community is a microcosm of the history of our People in America. It is the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware which has captured this century-plus palette. You will find storekeepers and State leaders, judges and, well, you name it and you'll find Delaware's Jews.
Keep your eye out for our April annual meeting at which we'll highlight the Jewish Judges and Justices of Delaware.

Be a part of our past as we move into the future!

Our Fall 2018 newsletter has just been published. Read it at https://jhsdelaware.org/jhsdfall2018web/ and visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHSDel
Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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 Philanthropy Director 302.427.2100 or  Wendy@ShalomDel.org.
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
302.427.2100 or  Shari@ShalomDel.org.
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