Friday, April 3, 2020 | 9 Nissan 5780
Light Candles at 7:11 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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CEO message
to the community
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Jewish Federation of Delaware’s response to COVID-19
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Friend!
As
Delaware and the rest of the world wrestle with the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on public health, daily life and the economy, The Jewish Federation of Delaware remains committed to supporting Jewish life in our community. We understand that every Jewish organization in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley region is feeling the impact of this uncertain and disruptive environment, and we greatly value the work of our partners as they continue to provide services to – or on behalf of – our Jewish community.
As such, we will be following a framework for our Jewish
Organizations in this unique moment. We believe this three-phase approach as we plan our community’s short- and long-term responses to this pandemic.
PHASE I
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Supporting Jewish organizations on the frontlines of COVID-19 prevention, containment and response. We will support organizations that provide direct services to populations most-vulnerable to – or directly impacted by – the medical and/or economic impacts of this pandemic. We are in direct contact with organizations that meet these criteria and we are working to make sure that they have all the resources that they need to serve our community.
PHASE II
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Sustaining and nurturing Jewish life in this time of physical isolation. Because so many of our Jewish traditions involve congregating and coming together, these unprecedented times call for creativity and innovation to continue our connections to each other, our traditions and our community. From virtual programming to our Jewish Federation team reaching out to our donors to check in on their personal well-being, we are a family and a community. Jewish Federation of Delaware is here for our beneficiary agencies, our donors and our community.
PHASE III
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Helping to mitigate the economic disruption of COVID-19 on Jewish organizations’ financial health. Many organizations’ fundraising events and revenue streams have been disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions and related economic factors may exacerbate challenges with organization’s fiscal health. We have created a COVID-19 Emergency Fund where 100% of all donations received will go directly towards our Jewish community’s response efforts and this fund is totally separate from Federation’s Annual Campaign.
Our staff has been – and will continue to be – participating daily in conversations with national and regional Jewish
organizations from around the country and world – both to advocate for national resources to support Delaware’s Jewish nonprofits and to stay abreast of how other Jewish communities from around the world are responding to this evolving situation.
It is reassuring that in these uncertain times,
WE GROW STRONGER TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
and
Chag Pesach Sameach
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Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
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100% of funds raised will go directly to the COVID-19 response efforts.
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Synagogue Virtual Services and Links
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Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth - Wilmington
Meeting ID: 628 081 3362)
- Kabbalat Shabbat/D'var Torah - Friday, April 3 at 6 PM
- Ma'ariv/Havdalah - Saturday, April 4 at 8:15 PM
- Model Seder - Sunday, April 5 at 4 PM
Congregation Beth Emeth - Wilmington
- Friday night services and Saturday morning Torah study Zoom links available on our homepage at bethemeth.org
Congregation Beth Shalom - Wilmington
Morning Minyan:
Shabbat Services
Passover
Kol Shalom
Havdallah with Cantor Elisa - Saturday, 3/28 at 8pm
Temple Beth El - Newark
- You can view Shabbat and High Holiday services live on our Bima Cam
- If you would like notices about services and events, please register on our website.
Seaside Jewish Community - Rehoboth Beach
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Dear Kutz Senior Living Campus and our Jewish Community Friends and Family,
We are reaching out to you regarding support for much needed medical related donations. We are accepting donations for the following unused items:
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All types of unused protective face masks
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Protective suits, like use for painting
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Goggles, safety glasses and face shields
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Medical gloves, all sizes
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Hand Sanitizer
You can drop off any of these items from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing, 704 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809. If dropping off in person, please do not come into the building. You may leave your donations outside the double doors near the picnic bench. Please be sure to include your name and the details of your donation so that we may send a thank-you for your kindness and generosity.
To ensure the safety of all those dropping off items, please maintain social distancing when dropping off by keeping 6 feet from others doing the same. Our staff will sanitize the outside of all packages before bringing them into the facility, while maintain their social distancing. If anyone is experiencing flu-like symptoms, we encourage you not to come to donate.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Also, please feel free to visit our KSLC website at KutzSeniorLiving.org and our Facebook pages at Kutz Rehabilitation and Nursing & Lodge Lane Assisted Living. On behalf of the Kutz Senior Living Campus, THANK You for any support you can provide.
Yours in Service,
Felisha E. Alderson, MSN, RN, LNHA, CRRN, NE-BC
Executive Director
302-764-7000
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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Additional News Links & Updates
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Upcoming Federation Events
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FED TALK: County Executive Meyer
APRIL 6TH AT NOON
Facebook Live
Join us on Facebook Live for a virtual community conversation with New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer. For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at
Ellen@ShalomDel.org
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CONNECT: Virtual Trivia Night
APRIL 16TH AT 6:00 PM
Come and test your knowledge at our virtual trivia night! CONNECT programs are designated for single or married Jews from our community ages 21-45. Use this Zoom Link to join the event:
https://zoom.us/j/101724552
For more information, contact
Daniella@ShalomDel.org
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PJ Our Way Bowling Fun
MAY 31ST AT 1:30 PM
Bowlero
3215 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE
Come out for some striking fun with your PJ Our Way friends! This free event is for PJ Our Way kids ages 8.5-12. RSVP Required by May 27th. For more information, contact
Philippa@ShalomDel.org
or call (302) 427-2100.
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Upcoming Federation Events
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Virtual JCC Programming
APRIL 3RD
The Virtual JCC is live! Visit our YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/user/SiegelJCC
for virtual programming brought directly to your phone, tablet, or PC. We have over 50 videos including fitness tips and workouts from our trainers to help you stay active, story time and sing-a-longs with our teachers to keep kids engaged, activity ideas to keep the whole family busy, and so much more. Let’s connect beyond boundaries.
Fri, Apr 3
- Cardio Latin Dance workout with JFit instructor Kathleen – 10 AM
- Shabbat Celebration with ECC Teachers Ms Erin & Ms Rachel – 4 PM
- Guided Meditation with JFit instructor Kathleen – 5 PM
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Pre-Passover Virtual Game Show
APRIL 5TH AT 10 AM
ZOOM
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JCC Meal Delivery
APRIL 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH
19703, 19802, 19803, 19806 & 19810
The Siegel JCC’s Senior Center is preparing a limited number of healthy, delicious, Kosher meals for delivery to seniors and others in our community. Check out the menu, and reserve a lunch one day in advance by emailing
jacquelinerankins@siegeljcc.org
or leaving a voicemail at (302) 613-9215. We can deliver to 19703, 19802, 19803, 19806, and 19810. 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. Stay tuned for our Passover lunch menu for the week of April 13
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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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