Friday, January 24th, 2020 | 27 Tevet 5780
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Friend!

Good morning.

On Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Federation's Jewish Teen Philanthropy Initiative (JTPI) coordinated a memorable J-Serve Day of Community Service program attended by more than 100 teens! We are grateful for the leadership of J-Serve Chair, Jayson Alonzo, as well as community members Philippa Miller, Regina Alonzo and Federation's Shari Dym who coordinated a memorable day of giving back.

Please be reminded that tonight is Federation Shabbat at Congregation Beth Emeth where our seven state-wide synagogues and beneficiary agencies come together for an evening of solidarity.

Federation's Super Sunday , our largest single day of fundraising of the year is this Sunday. Please make the call and answer the call in support the 2020 Annual Campaign.

#WeGrowStrongerTOGETHER.

Shabbat Shalom ,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
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Federation Shabbat
JANUARY 24TH AT 5:30 PM SERVICE AT 7:00 PM
Congregation Beth Emeth

Join our state-wide synagogues from Wilmington, Newark, Dover & Rehoboth Beach at CBE for an evening of community!

5:30 PM " Nourish & Nosh " with various activities including PJ Library program, yoga, adult craft, torah study, whiskey & wine tasting, and service projects (we are collecting toiletries)
6:30 PM " The Schmooze ": Preneg wine & cheese, light snacks & chatting
7:00 PM Service
8:30 PM Oneg
Super Sunday
JANUARY 26TH AT 9 AM TO NOON & 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Siegel JCC - Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Volunteers are needed to make phone calls to donors thanking them for their previous support to JFD & asking them to please continue to support us for the 2020 Annual Campaign. Volunteers may also write Thank You Cards to donors. A PJ Library program will take place in the morning with a special performance by Silly Joe from 11-11:45 AM. For more information visit ShalomDelaware.org/Super2020 or call (302)427-2100.
Think & Drink
JANUARY 29TH AT 6 PM
Hummingbird to Mars (Trolley Square)

The Jewish Community Relations Committee and CONNECT, young adult network are inviting you to attend a bar talk with a Priest and a Rabbi to talk about global values that are common both in Judaism and in Christianity. Together we will learn about how religion affects who we are as people and what makes us similar despite of our differences. First drink is free with advanced registration! For more info, contact Daniella@ShalomDel.org or (302) 427-2100.
Love, Sex & Judaism
FEBRUARY 16TH AT 11 AM
The Residences at Harlan Flats

Join us for lox & bagel brunch with LGBTQIA+ Advcate, Sex Educator, and Young Jewish Professional, Galia Godel for a discussion about love, intimacy, sexuality & more! For more info, contact Daniella@ShalomDel.org or (302) 427-2100.
Jewish Community Day at The Wilmington Blue Coats
MARCH 8TH AT 2:00 PM
76ers Fieldhouse
401 Garasches Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801

Join your DE Jewish community for a fun afternoon watching the DE Blue Coats take on the Lakeland Magic sponsored by Jewish Federation of Delaware and the Siegel JCC. $10 Discounted tickets. Interactive kid’s t-shirt toss, Kosher concessions, music & More! Parking $5. For more information, contact Nicole@ShalomDel.org | (302) 427-2100 or CarrieKee@ShalomDel.org | (302) 478-5660
One Book One Community
MARCH 22ND AT 7 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom

Join us for an evening with guest speaker, Georgia Hunter. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Rabbi Jacob Kraft Education Foundation of Congregation Beth Shalom and Federation's Jewish Community Relations Committee. For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at Ellen@ShalomDel.org or call (302)427-2100.
Upcoming Community
Events and Programs
Summer In January Atid Camp Kef.
JANUARY 26TH AT 12:15 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom - Social Hall

R Wiffle Ball, lunch, S',ores, Crafts, Gaga & Card Games. All siblings who attend Hebrew School are welcome to attend. Atid is open to all Jewish 4-6th graders. Families do not need to be members of CBS to attend. Cost: $15/members annually & $25/non-members. To RSVP contact, Bryan Abramson, Youth Program Director at babramson@cbswilmde.org
Judaism's Gifts To The World
JANUARY 29TH AT 12:15 PM & 7:30 PM
Chabad Center

J Six Wednesdays, Jan 29 - Mar 4, 12:15-1:35 PM or 7:30-9:00 PM at Chabad Center. Fee: $95 (textbook included). Each week a new topic. When it comes to big-ticket questions like social responsibility, assisted suicide, or human equality, modern society still grapples endlessly to find its footing. Join us to unpack the Torah origins for six of the world's most cherished values - and find the powerful gift of guidance they provide as we navigate our own daily choices. For more info email info@chabadde.com or call (302)529-9900.
Siegel JCC Grub & Give At Lucky's Coffee Shop
JANUARY 30TH AT 5:00 PM
Lucky's Coffee Shop

Join us for J night at Lucky's Coffee Shop ! Lucky's is opening for dinner just for the J community. Join us for dinner, order a la carte off a menu selected just for us, and 10% of proceeds will benefit the J. For more information, contact KatieGlazier@SiegelJCC.org or call (302) 478-5660.
Jewish Life On Campus
FEBRUARY 2ND AT 6:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom

All high school students and their parents are invited to an informational chat with Senior Jewish Educator at University of Delaware, Rabbi Nick Renner. Topics covered include: connecting with other Jewish students/local Jewish community; Jewish fraternities/sororities; anti-Seimitism & anti-Israel views/activities; available Jewish studies/Israel/Hebrew programming; keeping Kosher & observing Shabbat; Birthright Israel. To RSVP, contact Bryan Abramson, Youth Program Advisor at babramson@cbswilmde.org or call/text (302) 588-0509.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
FEBRUARY 7TH AT 10:00 AM
Siegel JCC - Auditorium

Please join us for an education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. The program will discuss what to watch for in yourself and others. For more information, contact KatieGlazier@SiegelJCC.org or call (302) 478-5660.
Parents Night Out, Kids Night In
FEBRUARY 8TH AT 6:30 PM
Siegel JCC

Come and raise the roof at the J! Create new friends and reconnect with old in an inclusive, safe and fun environment. We offer engaging programming for kids ages 1-5, grades k-5 and grades 6-8, respectively. For more information, contact BeckyStahl@SiegelJCC.org or call (302) 478-5660.
Shanghai Sonatas: A Musical
FEBRUARY 15TH & 16TH AT 3:00 PM
University of Delaware - Mitchell Hall

A pioneering new musical in development that combines musical theatre, live classical music and visual art. Based on the memoirs of Jewish refugee musicians who escaped Nazi Germany and found refuge in Shanghai in the 1930s and ’40s, this musical shares how music helped them to survive the war and how they taught classical music to the local Chinese. For more information, visit ShanghaiSonatas.com .
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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