Friday, January 17th, 2020 | 20 Tevet 5780
Light Candles at 4:46 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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Friend!
Good morning.
On Monday night, Federation's Senior Vice President of Financial Resource Development, Wendy Berger, and I met with Campaign leadership to determine goals and strategies for the 2020 Annual Campaign. We appreciate the leadership and support of Co-Chairs Lisa Dadone-Weiner and Russ Silberglied who will be working closely with our volunteers and leadership in growing the campaign.
The Sussex County Republican Party held a hearing Monday evening that resulted in the firing of SCRP vice chairwoman, Nelly Jordan, by two votes for her remarks last week.
Click here
to read JCRC Chair, Jenn Steinberg's opinion piece published in the
News Journal
on Wednesday.
On Tuesday and Wednesday Community
Shlicha
, Daniella Buchshtaber, and I attended the Jewish Agency for Israel's Shlichut Conference in Newark, New Jersey with other
Shlichim
and Supervisors from across North America. It was an inspiring two days of Israel engagement and enrichment, sharing best practices and working together to face today's challenges.
Our
j-VOICE Monthly
committee met on Thursday morning under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Meredith Rosenthal and Ellisha Caplan. Our award-winning publication requires a team effort and we appreciate having the ongoing vision of Editor Jaidy Schweers and designer, Carolyn Katwan. We are already underway finalizing the February issue with the theme of Art & Film.
I met with our CONNECT (Young Adult Network) Steering Committee Chair, Maddie Driban, on Thursday afternoon to discuss strategies for continued engagement of our young adults. This important cohort will serve as the community leaders of tomorrow and we must build pathways that welcome and encourage participation.
Please be reminded that next Friday is
Federation Shabbat
at Congregation Beth Emeth followed by
Super Sunday
, our largest single day of fundraising of the year. Please answer the call and support the 2020 Annual Campaign.
#WeGrowStrongerTOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
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Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
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Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
Coxe House Campaign
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Thanks to our long-standing strategic alliance with the Delaware Historical Society (DHS), we have a unique opportunity to relocate our archives to The Coxe House, a historic landmark in Willingtown Square on Market Street, adjacent to the DHS and located in the area of Delaware’s original Jewish neighborhood.
The Coxe House, originally located on East 6
th
Street across from the old Adas Kodesh building in the heart of Wilmington’s Jewish neighborhood, provides us with a dedicated facility and a high-profile location. We will have ample areas to relocate our growing archives with additional room for growth, office space and an important multi-purpose meeting room for researchers and group discussions.
This opportunity will also allow us to forge strategic alliances with other important Jewish organizations including the Holocaust Education Committee and the Jewish War Veterans of Delaware who need archive space as well.
Please support the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware's Coxe House Campaign.
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More News from Around the World
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Khaled Abu Toameh
Eitan Fischberger
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Jennifer Steinberg
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JSERVE DE Jewish Community Day of Giving
JANUARY 20TH AT 11 AM
Siegel JCC
Join our community for a day of service. Choose from several different projects taking place throughout the day and to hear Lori Sitler, Executive Director of Child Inc. speak about needs in our Delaware community and how you can make a difference. Supplies for projects & lunch will be provided but please visit our website for a list of collection items you may bring. Cost is $5/person and we ask you to please register by January 10th. For more information, please contact
Shari@ShalomDel.org
or call (302)427-2100.
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Have work or school on MLK Day? You can still help!
Bring any of the following items to JFD by January 20th.
• Books, new or used in good condition
• Blessing Bags (bags to fill with necessities for those in shelters)
• Travel Size Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant)
• Antibacterial gel
• Lip balm
• Toothbrushes, tooth paste, dental floss
• Moisturizer
• Feminine products
• Non-perishable food items (canned beans, dry beans, peanut butter, or other nut butters, rolled oats, canned fruit in juice, not in light or heavy syrup, canned vegetables, low-sodium soups, canned tuna in water, canned chicken, brown rice, quinoa, nuts, unsalted, seeds, unsalted shelf stable milk and milk substitutes, whole grain pasta, low-sodium pasta sauce, popcorn kernels (not microwave popcorn), canned stews unsweetened apple sauce, whole grain, low-sugar cold cereals,olive or canola oils.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Upcoming Community
Events and Programs
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AKSE Academy - An Afternoon of Jewish Learning
JANUARY 19TH AT 2:00 PM
Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth
The community is invited to participate in an afternoon of Jewish learning and light refreshments. Choose one class from each of three sessions. Guest instructors will teach classes on a variety of engaging subjects, including “Growing Up Jewish in the South” (Harriet Jacobs), “Jews in Baseball” (Joel Panitz), “My Current Religion is None. Perspectives on Jewish Attrition” (Richard Plotzker), “Magic in Judaism” (Karen Moss), “When Your Child Lives in Israel” (Sharon and Jordon Rosen), and “Judaism and Medical Marijuana” (Lisa Elliott). Cost: $10 if reserved by 1/16, $12 at the door. Please call the AKSE office at 302-762-2705 for more information and advance registration.
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ECC Curriculum Expo
JANUARY 23RD AT 6:30 PM
Siegel JCC - Early Childhood Center
The Curriculum Showcase will be introducing the components of our curriculum, giving families the chance to meet the teachers for the upcoming school year, and showcasing why out curriculum is purposeful and developmentally appropriate. For more information, contact
ValerieLaRock@SiegelJCC.org
or call (302) 478-5600.
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Camp JCC Reunion
JANUARY 26TH AT 10:30 AM
Siegel JCC
The Join us for a Camp JCC Reunion. Reconnect with camp friends at the J. Learn about our plans for summer 2020. We'll be bringing out the moon bounce, gaga pit & more. For more information, contact
CarrieKee@SiegelJCC.org
or call (302)478-5660.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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