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Friday, May 19, 2023 | 28 Iyar 5783
Light Candles at 7:56 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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Dear Nicole,
Good morning.
Federation's Strategic Planning Task Force met under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Jack Blumenfeld and Jennifer Goldstein, on Monday. We are taking a deeper dive into the 2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware & the Brandywine Valley data with the goal of determining community priorities.
On Tuesday, Federation coordinated a Jewish Educators webinar to learn about Open Dor Media, an online vehicle that the Federation is bringing to our community. Attendees included representatives from our state-wide synagogues who will utilize this resource.
The Allocations Committee met on Wednesday evening under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Mitch Steinberg and Connie Sugarman. The committee will be finalizing recommendation that will be presented to the Board of Directors in the coming weeks.
On Thursday, we went to press with the June edition of Jewish Living Delaware - our Senior Life issue. Federation proudly publishes the ONLY monthly Jewish magazine in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. It serves as the primary communication vehicle for our Jewish community, inclusive of our agencies, partners, and synagogues.
Community Shlicha, Irit Gavze, and Federation's Israel & Overseas Committee screened the film, Image of Victory, at the Siegel JCC last night. The film includes a reenactment of the battle and subsequent loss of Kibbutz Nitzanim during Israel's War of Independence and is based on real events.
Also last night, Israelis across the country began celebrating 56 years since the reunification of Israel's eternal capital, Jerusalem. Federation wishes the people of Israel a very happy and peaceful #JerusalemDay!
A reminder that May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Click here to explore the contributions that American Jews have made to the fabric of our nation’s history, culture, and society.
Other upcoming Federation programs...
May 21 at 11am - PJ Library Goes to the Brandywine Zoo
May 24 at 5pm - Help us say "farewell" and thank you to community Shlicha, Irit Gavze
June 1 at 6pm - Federation Happy Hour & 88th Annual Meeting
June 12 at 8pm - Distant Cousins concert + Federation Night @Bellefonte Brewing Co.
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We Grow Stronger TOGETHER. | |
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Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO
P.S. - Yasher koach to Federation beneficiary agency, University of Delaware Hillel, on their 30th Anniversary of the Kristol Center. They will be celebrating this milestone and the Kristol family on Sunday morning.
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Join us in Israel this October!
Join the Jewish Federation of Delaware on an exhilarating seven-day, six-night mission to our Jewish homeland. This customized journey is sure to speak to your passions and interests, and will provide a meaningful connection to Israel.
Our Israel@75 Delaware Community Mission is co-chaired by Connie Sugarman and Josh Schoenberg.
Whether this is your first time or your tenth time visiting Israel, this mission will provide you with a unique, one-of-a-kind experience!
This mission will highlight:
- Society, Politics, & Security
- Food, Wine, & Culture
- Tech & Business
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Historical Perspectives & Future Visions of Israel
Federation is offering a generous limited-time subsidy of $1,500 per-person (maximum family subsidy of $4,500).
For questions, please contact Wendy Berger or Seth Katzen.
Community Mission Website
Registration
FAQs
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SUNDAY, MAY 21ST AT 11:00 AM
BRANDYWINE ZOO
Join PJ Library and AEA for a trip to the zoo for a private tour and educational programming on how to care for wild animals. Cost $11 per person, children under 3 years are free. Pack lunch and join us for a picnic afterward.
For more information, contact Outreach Director, Samantha Grundy at Samantha@ShalomDel.org.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH AT 5:00 PM
SIEGEL JCC
Community Shlicha, Irit, is leaving our DE community and we want to send her off with a party! Join us for water ice at picnic grove of the JCC. All are welcome! Please RSVP so we know how much water ice to get! For more information, contact Nicole@ShalomDel.org.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 6 PM
SIEGEL JCC COURTYARD & AUDITORIUM
Please join us for Happy Hour and the 88th Annual Meeting of Jewish Federation of Delaware. For more information, contact Nicole@shalomdel.org.
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MONDAY, JUNE 12TH AT 8 PM
BELLEFONTE BREWING COMPANY / BRANDYWINE
Distant Cousins is performing a free concert at the Bellefonte Brewing Company!
The evening will be a fundraiser for JFD with guest bartenders. Food trucks will be parked outside for nosh, and JFD will provide pretzels to all attendees. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming. If you're interested in Guest Bartending for Federation, contact Nicole@shalomdel.org.
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SUNDAY, MAY 21ST AT 11 AM
HILLEL STUDENT CENTER
Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Kristol Center. We will also be honoring the Kristol Family for their tremendous contributions to Jewish Life at UD! Tickets are $75. For more information, contact dschwart@udel.edu.
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SUNDAY MAY 21ST AT 10:30 AM
SIEGEL JCC BOARD ROOM
AJ Greenetz, DTR, CFT. A dietitian/nutritionist is a health professional who holds at least a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics. This class is a summarization on how to follow a diet designed around balancing the macronutrients we learned about in the previous lectures. This workshop is FREE for members. Please RSVP. For more information, please contact Dave Parris at daveparris@siegeljcc.org.
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MONDAY, MAY 22ND AT 10 AM
WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Our annual tournament brings together Delaware’s top business, professional, and community leaders for a day of golf, tennis, and pickleball, as well as networking, community building, and fun. The Sports Classic is the primary fundraiser for the Siegel JCC. The event enables the JCC to offer programs for our youth and elderly that would not otherwise have been possible. Find out more and register here. For more information, please contact Anna Saul at annasaul@siegeljcc.org.
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SATURDAY, MAY 27TH AT 10 AM
SIEGEL JCC
Summer is almost here! Join us Memorial Day Weekend for our Outdoor Pool Opening Day! Swing by the outdoor pool snack bar for individually packaged candy, snacks, frozen treats, water, soda, and slushies! Snack bar purchases may be made with either cash or a Munchie Punch card. Munchie punch cards will be available for purchase at the outdoor pool membership desk for $5 or $30. For more information, please contact Steph Kegelman at stephkegelman@siegeljcc.org.
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MONDAY, MAY 29TH AT 6:30 PM
SIEGEL JCC AUDITORIUM
Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth presents Café Tamar, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence and dedicated to Café Tamar cofounder Louis Brown, z”l. Featured performers include violinist Eliezer Gutman, violist Juliana Castillo, pianists Lotus Cheng and Peter Popper, and soloists Cindy Goldstein, Talia Goren, Cantor Yehoshua Redfern, and Beth Brown & Don Diego. Enjoy performances by the AKSE dance group and the AKSE High Holiday Choir. Admission is $12 with advance payment by May 24, $15 at the door, and children 6 to 12 are $5.
Information and advance orders online at AKSE.org/cafetamar or contact office at 302-762-2705 or office@AKSE.org.
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Are you a family raising young children with Jewish values? Then PJ Library is for you! PJ Library, PJ Our Way, and PJ Grandparents are programs sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Delaware that provide free Jewish children's books to families with young children. By signing up, you can receive monthly deliveries of high-quality, age-appropriate books that help foster a love for Jewish traditions and values. These books are a great way to connect with your family's Jewish heritage and inspire meaningful conversations with your children. In addition to providing monthly book deliveries, PJ Library also offers programming for families to connect with others who are raising children with Jewish values as a part of their identity. Whether it's through holiday celebrations or community events, PJ Library provides a variety of opportunities for families to come together and build meaningful connections.
To sign up, simply visit the PJ Library website at pjlibrary.org/delaware and register your family. It's quick, easy, and free! For additional questions about signing up, don't hesitate to reach out to our JFD Outreach Manager Samantha Grundy at Samantha@shalomdel.org.
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