Friday, January 15, 2021 | 2 Shevat 5781
Light Candles at 4:44 PM
|
|
Keeping our community informed, inspired, and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel, and around the world. |
|
weekly message to the community
from the President and CEO...
|
|
Friend
Good morning. This has been another challenging week for our country as we look forward to next week's Presidential Inauguration and moving forward.
I met with our Beneficiary Agency Executives on Tuesday morning as part of our monthly sessions for improved communication and collaboration.
On Wednesday afternoon select lay leadership joined me in attending a webinar entitled, Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education, presented by Dr. David Bryfman and The Jewish Education Project. The session included a discussion on the intersection of philanthropy and education in shaping the community of tomorrow.
Wednesday evening was the premiere of the new free digital series, Bringing Israel Home, hosted by 5-time James Beard award winner Mike Solomonov. Each week’s episode focuses on a different piece of Israeli life. Click Here to watch the episode with all future episodes every Wednesday at 8:00pm.
Federation's SVP/Financial Resource Development, Wendy Berger, and I gave a presentation on Thursday to more than 100 development professionals from around the country as part of Jewish Federations of North America's Financial Resource Development Leadership Experience (FRDLX) on the success of our 2020 Annual Campaign and supplemental emergency campaigns.
Last night were two programs, State of Anti-Semitism Amidst the Pandemic: Combatting Old Hatred, Seeding New Hope, presented by the Simon Wiesenthal Center with Elan S. Carr, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. Our Create A Jewish Legacy also coordinated, 10 Legacy Fundraising Strategies, for the benefit of our partner organizations. Legacy gifts ensure the future of our Jewish community.
This Sunday is the Siegel JCC's virtual Quiz Bash. Click Here to register.
We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO
P.S. - I know that many of you are hurting and remind you that your Jewish community is here for you. If you are need of emotional support, please contact Jewish Family Services of Delaware's JFS On Call. We are here for you.
|
|
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
|
|
We invite you to participate in a brief Jewish educational programming survey by clicking the button below! |
|
upcoming federation events |
|
Exploring The Intersection Of Black & Jewish Identity In America
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT 10 AM
ONLINE
This session welcomes new audiences to a meaningful discussion on race and identity in Jewish American life, and highlights the voices of Jewish People of Color. Led by Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, we will sing, pray and share plans for service.
|
|
T'B'Shvat Take Home Kit & Zoom
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT 11 AM
ONLINE
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with Albert Einstein Academy and PJ Library. Bag pick up will be the week of January 17th. Zoom activity to be held on Sunday, January 24th at 11 am. To Register for your take home kit and for Zoom login information please email Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
|
|
Virtual Super Sunday
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT 10 AM
Zoom Event
Join us for the first ever VIRTUAL Super Sunday! Support your Jewish Community by making your 2021 Annual Campaign pledge! Volunteer to call donors to thank them for their previous support for our Jewish Community. Volunteers may also write Thank You Cards. PJ Library will host special Silly Joe Concert at 11 AM – 11:45 AM. DERECH will hold a Community Unity Program from 1 PM – 1:45 PM. To volunteer, contact Nicole@shalomdel.org.
|
|
Virtual CommUNITY Service of Song & Prayer
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT 1 PM
Zoom Event
Join us for our community-wide CommUNITY Service of Song & Prayer that is being coordinated by Delaware Association of Rabbis and Cantors (DERECH) at 1 PM.
|
|
Super Sunday Silly Joe Concert
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT 11 AM
Zoom Event
PJ Library will host special Silly Joe Concert at 11 AM – 11:45 AM. DERECH will hold a Community Unity Program from 1 PM – 1:45 PM. For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
|
|
Virtual Mission To Washington
MONDAY, FEB 1ST - TUESDAY, FEB 2ND
Online
The first-ever Virtual Mission to Washington is an opportunity for communities across the United States to join together virtually with political leaders and policymakers from both sides of the aisle, to advocate for the future of the Jewish community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and advocate for laws that fight antisemitism, ensure a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and provide government resources to keep Jewish institutions flourishing.
|
|
Jscreen Jewish Genetic Testing
WEDNESDAY, FEB 3RD AT 7 PM
Via Zoom
Its more than just Tay-Sachs! Join us for a conversation with JScreen that debunks the myths around genetic testing and provides families with vital information that can help keep our next generation healthy. JScreen is a national non-profit public health initiative dedicated to preventing Jewish genetic diseases. **This conversation is for all ages, all religious backgrounds (sefardic, ashekani, and not Jewish), and all stages of life (pre or post kids). For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
|
|
upcoming community events |
|
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH AT 5:45 PM, 7:30 PM OR 9:15 PM
Via ZOOM
|
Our annual fall fundraiser is going virtual! Join us for a fun night of trivia for adults over Zoom. The theme of Quiz Bash is: Believe There is Good in the World / Be The Good. All event proceeds will go towards COVID relief for the J – supporting safety, wellness, education, food security, and more. Choose the time option that works best for you, and play as a household team! For more info, contact annasaul@sieglejcc.org.
|
|
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH AT 3:30 PM
Via ZOOM
|
Caring for a loved one with dementia? Meet the JFS COMPASS team to learn more about the program, common caregiver stressors & risks, and other JFS services and resources available to you. Additional upcoming dates: February 16 and March 23. Contact: Kate Gruber at kgruber@jfsdelaware.org or 302-478-9411.
|
|
One Book One Community: Georgia Hunter
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2021 AT 7 PM
ZOOM Event
|
Georgia Hunter will speak on her book "We Were the Lucky Ones". New York Times Best-Seller Author, Georgia Hunter, at age 15, learned she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. She will share what the decade-long journey of unearthing and recording her family history entailed and how it influenced her book. "WE Were the Lucky Ones", has been translated into 13 languages and received numerous awards. For more information, contact Gary Harad at g27harad@hotmail.com.
|
|
QuaranTEEN
WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM
ONLINE
|
FREE to attend. This support group for teens ages 14-17 provides an opportunity for participants to process recent changes and stressors with their friends and peers. Now a joint group for ALL teens (regardless of gender identity). Contact Susan at snakaweesa@jfsdelaware.org for more information or to get the secure ZOOM access link.
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Check out this month's issue of J-VOICE Monthly!
|
|
The Jewish Community Guide to life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
|
|
Federation is the trusted steward of your philanthropy.
|
|
Federation is the wise stewards of your philanthropy |
|
The leading provider of user reviews about nonprofits. Federation has been honored with their Top-Rated Award every year since 2012.
|
|
The nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Federation has received their Four-Star Rating the past five years.
|
|
The leading source of nonprofit information. Federation is a Platinum Participant, the highest level of recognition due to our commitment to transparency.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
