Friday, October 18th, 2019 | 19 Tishrei 5780
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Good morning and Chag Sukkot Sameach !

I am honored to announce that Jewish Federation of Delaware was named a Finalist in PR Daily's 2019 Nonprofit PR Awards in the Branding category for our We Grow Stronger TOGETHER campaign. Category award winners will be notified next month.

On Wednesday I was a guest attendee at the University of Delaware's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a program entitled, " The Legacy of German-Speaking Jews After the Holocaust ," presented by Frank Mecklenburg, Director of Research and Chief Archivist at Leo Baeck Institute. Special thanks to Ben Raphael for the invitation.

Federation's CONNECT young adult network held a happy hour at Trolley Tap House on Wednesday evening. Thanks to Community Shlicha , Daniella Buchshtaber, for coordinating this effort to engage young professionals in Jewish life.

We are also working with our teens to coordinate a day of service initiative on Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 2020. Our planning committee met on Wednesday evening coordinated by Federation's Shari Dym and chaired by Phili Miller who also chairs our Jewish Teen Philanthropy Initiative.

On Thursday, University of Delaware's Jewish Studies Department coordinated the second of three programs on Antisemitism entitled, " After Pittsburgh, Antisemitism in our world today ". This lecture, presented by Dr. Kenneth Stern of Bard College, focused on understanding Antisemitism as a form of hate.

Federation is pleased to be bringing back national recording artist, Distant Cousins, to Delaware on Wednesday, October 30th at Wilmington Brew Works. This is a free and open to the community performance.

Shabbat Shalom ,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
Mort Mandel, z"l'
We have learned of the passing of Morton Mandel on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 98. Mort has been, and will continue to be, a major positive influence on the world and for those of us in Delaware who knew him and had the pleasure of working with him.

I share words received from community leader, Richard Stat, who worked closely with Mort over the years and connected him to Delaware. We are aching and will miss him greatly, but his wisdom and spirit and sparkle permeate us individually and our work, and will continue to guide and lift and inspire us. We are inextricably intertwined.
Together We Remember
OCTOBER 27TH AT 5:00 PM

The Jewish Federations of North America is calling on Jews to pause for a moment on Oct. 27, the first anniversary of the shootings at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh in memory of the 11 people who were shot and killed as they worshiped there. 

At 5 p.m. Oct. 27, the Pittsburgh community will join in a public memorial service for a moment of remembrance. Those who wish to participate can sign up to receive a text message at 5 p.m. that will contain a video reading of a mourning prayer and the names of the 11 lives lost. Following the prayer, you may tune in to a live stream of Pittsburgh’s public memorial service and submit messages of support and solidarity by text.
Visit www.pausewithpittsburgh.com/ to learn more.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A time to honor breast cancer survivors, commemorate those who lost their lives to the disease and support research for a cure.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is slightly more prevalent in Jewish women of Ashkenazi descent.

Learn more by visiting Sharsheret .
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PJ Pumpkin Patch
OCTOBER 27TH AT 11:00 AM
Bellevue State Park - Arts Center Field

Celebrate Autumn with stories and crafts! Play outside. Make new friends. Decorate Pumpkins with us! This event is subject to the weather. Please RSVP to make sure you are registered to participate in our FREE pumpkin painting activity. For more information, contact Lisa Kornblum at Events@EinsteinDay.org .
Holiday Helpers Service Project
OCTOBER 29TH AT 6:00 PM
Jewish Family Services

Have some nosh while making blankets for community members and Jewish Family Services members in need. A service project from Jewish Federation of Delaware's Young Adult Network, CONNECT. For more information, contact Daniella Buchshtaber at Daniella@ShalomDel.org or call (302) 427-2100.
Distant Cousins Concert
OCTOBER 30TH AT 8:00 PM
Wilmington Brew Works

Concert is free and open to the public. Please bring valid ID.
Ann Jaffe Fund for Tolerance & Education
NOVEMBER 10TH AT 2:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium

Nadine Epstein, Editor-In-Chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, will speak about Tipping the Scale of Human Nature toward Tolerance and Kindness. Program is free and open to the public, RSVP’s are requested. This program is sponsored by the Jewish Fund for the Future, the endowment arm of the Jewish Federation of Delaware. For more information, contact Gina Kozicki at Gina@ShalomDel.org or call (302) 427-2100. To make a gift to the Ann Jaffe Fund for Tolerane & Education, Click Here .
Pittsburgh Yahrtzeit
NOVEMBER 20TH AT 7:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium

Join the community in prayer and learning for the Yahrtzeit (Anniversary) of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting. Guest speaker, Rabbi Cheryl Klein, retired rabbi Dor Hadash, Pittshburgh. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact: Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt, JCRC Director at Ellen@ShalomDel.org or call (302) 427-2100.
Create A Jewish Legacy Year 4 Celebration
NOVEMBER 21ST AT 6:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium

We gratefully invite you to celebrate the culmination of CJL's Year 4 with Jewish Federation of Delaware. The evening will feature the presentation of our Book of Life, a delicious dinner* and a delightful program. Dinner couvert: $18. Register by November 13th. For questions, contact Shari@ShalomDel.org or call (302) 427-2100.
*All Kosher Dietary Laws will be observed. This event is open to all who have signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) with registration.
Judy Gold At The Arden Concert Gild
NOVEMBER 23RD AT 8:00 PM
Arden Gild Hall
Upcoming Community
Events and Programs
Shabbat in the Sukkah
OCTOBER 18TH AT 4:45 PM
Siegel JCC - Courtyard

Enjoy the start of the fall season as the Jewish holidays continue. Join other families in the Courtyard for a Shabbat service and delicious dinner to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. All families welcome! FREE for Members & $5 for non-members.

For more information, contact Katie Glazier at KatieGlazier@SiegelJCC.org or call (302) 478-5660.
Author Event with Richard D. Levin
OCTOBER 22ND AT 6:30 PM
Dover Public Library

Local author Richard D. Levin, retired DE attorney, will present selections from his recent book, Justice, Justice Shalt Thou Pursue . This book is a human interest history about the Jewish judges of Delaware and Levin's presentation will highlight several of these public servants. Signed copies of Levin's book will be available for purchase. Copies can also be purchased in the bookstore of the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware.
Introduction 2 Judaism
OCTOBER 24TH AT 7:30 PM
Congregation Beth Emeth

Open to all who wish to learn, considering conversion, or simply want to understand more. No prerequisites, just an open mind. For complete schedule of gatherings and class topics, click the link below. Hosted by Adas Kodesch, Congregation Beth Emeth, Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple Beth El.  
Sunday Family Funday
STARTING OCTOBER 27TH AT 10:00 AM
Siegel JCC Gymnasium

Join us for active gym time for infants and children through age 5* (with adult supervision), including free play AND thoughtfully-planned activities, such as developmentally appropriate CATCH games, obstacle courses, and FUN! *NEW for older siblings! Children ages 5 - 12 (with adult supervision) can enjoy air hockey, foosball, and ping pong on the lower level, tabletop games and game stations in the Youth Wing, and lightspace floor in the Mercaz (fka JCade).
Atid Kef Halloween Scavenger Hunt
OCTOBER 27TH AT 5:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom

Wear your costume, play games, answer questions and find items throughout the building with a friend or in a team. Prozes awarded to all participants. Dinner will be provided. Earn Kef Kredit by attending. Atid Kef is open to all Jewish 4-6th Graders. Families don't need to be members of Congregation Beth Shalom to attend. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non members. To RSVP, contact Bryan Abramson, Youth Program Director at babramson@cbswilmde.org .  
Quiz Bash
NOVEMBER 2ND AT 7:30 PM
Siegel JCC - Auditorium

Register by October 11 th for Quiz Bash, an evening of trivia, food, drinks, and dancing, benefitting the Siegel JCC’s Early Childhood & Afterschool Enrichment programs. We will be honoring Caryl Marcus-Stape & Jeff Stape at Quiz Bash for their decades of leadership and investment in our community.  
Kutz Auxiliary Gala Brunch
NOVEMBER 10TH AT 11:00 AM
Wilmington Country Club

Join us for a delightful, all inclusive brunch hosted by Kutz Senior Living Campus Auxiliary. Enjoy Mimosa's, Bloody Mary's and Wine with music by Sam Nobles on upright bass and Tom Palmer on piano. Cost is $100 per person (tax deductible $35 per $100 Brunch Ticket). Make checks payable to Kutz Senior Living Campus Auxiliary. Proceeds will go towards two combination ovens for the Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing Home's kitchen. Please RSVP by mail by Friday, October 25th to Michael Tannen, PO Box 9826, Wilmington, DE 19809. For more information, contact Peter at the Kutz Home at (302)764-7000.
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 Vice President,
Financial Resource Development
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.

Click here  to learn more about
Creating A Jewish Legacy.

Shari Dym
CJL Program Manager
302.427.2100 or  Shari@ShalomDel.org.
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