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Friday, September 30, 2022 | 5 Tishri 5783
Light Candles at 6:28 PM
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Federation News & Notes
Weekly highlights that keep 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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Jewish Living Delaware - October
The October edition of Jewish Living Delaware, our Senior Life issue, is currently on its way to your mailboxes. In advance of receiving your printed copy, you may access our digital edition here.
Jewish Living Delaware remains the ONLY monthly magazine covering Delaware and the Brandywine Valley with a Jewish lens.
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Holocaust Education Committee
The Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee (HEC) met on Wednesday night under the leadership of Chair, Dr. Robin Karol-Eng.
The mission of the HEC is to educate the community on the causes and events of the Holocaust so that its lessons may prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
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Shabbat Shalom. May you have a meaningful and easy fast... | |
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Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO
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As we begin a new year, millions of Floridians are in danger.
Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in Florida, has already plunged large parts of the state into darkness and destroyed many homes and businesses.
It is too early to assess the catastrophe, but Ian came ashore as a category 4 hurricane with winds at 155 mph, a storm surge exceeding 12 feet, rainfall totals likely more than 24 inches, and resulting flooding and tornadoes in Central Florida and beyond. More than 2.5 million residents were told to evacuate and millions more have no power or water. Statewide there undoubtedly will be many billions of dollars in damages.
The storm is still overhead and conditions on the ground have made it difficult and premature to see Hurricane Ian’s overall impact on our Jewish communities in Central Florida. We know that many communities in Ian’s path will have significant needs. Jewish Federations are uniquely positioned to help at times such as these.
JFNA’s Emergency Committee—a volunteer body that allocates emergency funds collected to address disaster relief—will make grants to support this disaster from our limited national reserves. We invite you to join us in supporting these relief efforts and to share this information with others in your community who might be inclined to donate to this cause by contributing through this dedicated national mailbox.
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One of the most impactful aspects of our collective strength is our capacity to respond to major crises. When Russia invaded Ukraine six months ago, Federations sprang into action. Not since the efforts to save Soviet Jewry have Jewish institutions around the world been called upon to save so many lives, aid so many refugees, and enable so many to make Aliyah.
Click Here for the latest update.
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Credit: Sivan Farag/Jewish Agency For Israel | |
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Young Adult Network
CONNECT in the Sukka
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 11:00 AM
Siegel JCC Courtyard
Come CONNECT with our new Community Shlicha and our Young Adult Network in the Siegel JCC sukka. For more information, contact Irit Gavze or visit our website.
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Women's Rosh Hodesh Group
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH AT NOON
ZOOM
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Continuing our series on women leaders in our community, Oryah Vogel, community leader and Chabad Shelicha, will be our presenter next guest presenter. For more information, contact Ellen@ShalomDel.org. | |
Seaside Jewish Community in partnership with Federation
Presents a Multi-faith Program:
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How different are Jewish and non-Jewish Persian music traditions? In this program Dr. Dardashti will show the cross-cultural connections between Jews and non-Jews in the Middle East through music.
This is a free program. To register, go to SeasideJewishCommunity.com, click on the calendar, then click on October 29. Masks required. Questions?
Please contact Sara Rosen at boysies.rosen@gmail.com
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Community Leadership Training
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT 6 PM
SIEGEL JCC AUDITORIUM
JFD is sponsoring a Jewish community leadership training program featuring the dynamic and engaging Aaron Henne. Open to JFD Beneficiary Agency execs & boards, all local synagogue clergy and their boards, and Jewish Historical Society leadership. Register by Oct. 28.
For more information, contact Nicole@ShalomDel.org.
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Preston Lecture & Film
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH AT 4 PM
SIEGEL JCC AUDITORIUM
This year's Preston Lecture features the showing of the film, JANKA followed by a discussion with Oscar and David Speace and Janice Noga. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Delaware's Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee.
For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at Ellen@ShalomDel.org.
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UNORTHODOX - Live Podcast
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH AT 6 PM
SIEGEL JCC AUDITORIUM
Jewish Federation of Delaware brings you a LIVE taping of Unorthodox, the #1 Jewish podcast. Join the show's hosts, journalists Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibowitz, and Mark Oppenheimer, for an inspired and entertaining evening featuring News of the Jews, special guests, giveaways, and more! Doors open at 5:15 PM.
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Book Talk with Author:
How the Soviet Jew Was Made
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RD AT 4:30 PM
ZOOM
In his new book, Sasha Senderovich offers a close reading of post-revolutionary Russian and Yiddish literature and film that recast the Soviet Jew as a novel cultural figure. Senderovich urges us to see the Soviet Jew anew, as not only a minority but also a particular kind of liminal being. Registration is required. This event is free and open to the public.
Co-hosted by the University of Delaware Jewish Studies Program and Russian Studies Program. For more information, contact Katie Capallo, ktw@udel.edu.
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Reps for Dollars
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH AT 9 AM
SIEGEL JCC
Come out and see your J staff sweat and push themselves to the limit. Enjoy a morning of fitness, fundraising, music, and fun! Sponsor a participating J staff Member and every dollar donated will equate to the number of reps per exercise completed. Proceeds from the event benefit Jewish Federation of Delaware & Siegel JCC.
For information email: daveparris@siegeljcc.org.
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Spaghetti in the Sukkah
WEDNEDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 5 PM
SIEGEL JCC COURTYARD
Join us with your little one in the J's Sukkah for a spaghetti dinner with your family in celebration of the upcoming holiday of Sukkot! For more information, contact KatieGlazier@SiegelJCC.org.
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Quizzo in the Sukkah
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT 6:30 PM
SIEGEL JCC
Ages 21+ Join us in the sukkah for a night of trivia, music, drinks, and friends! We are doing our first-ever Quizzo at the J. Test your trivia skills in groups of 5 or fewer for a chance to win prizes! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. This is a 21+ event. COSTS: Member: $10.00; Non-Member: $15.00. For more information, contact KatieGlazier@SeigelJCC.org.
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Jewish Living Delaware
Check out this month's issue of Jewish Living Delaware!
OCTOBER 2022
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The Community Guide to Jewish life in DE and Brandywine Valley.
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When We Come TOGETHER Great Things Happen.
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