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Dear Nicole,
Good morning. We are sending this week's edition of Federation News & Notes a day early due to Shavuot beginning this evening. On this holiday, it is said we stand together at Sinai to receive the Torah.
This past Sunday morning, PJ Library families had a marvelous time at the Brandywine Zoo. We have more than 500 subscribers of this family engagement program across Delaware & the Brandywine Valley who receive free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old. Click here to learn more or to register your child/grandchild on our website.
I also had the privilege of attending Federation beneficiary agency, University of Delaware Hillel's 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Kristol Center Sunday morning. It was a meaningful program with the past, present, and future leaders celebrating the Kristol family and the continued success of UD Hillel. Yasher koach to UD Hillel President, Wendy Goldberg, UD Hillel Executive Director, Donna Schwartz, and the UD Hillel Board of Directors. UD Hillel works to help students create meaningful Jewish experiences to grow personally, professionally, and Jewishly.
On Monday, the Siegel JCC held its annual Sports Classic at the Wilmington Country Club. I had the honor of attending the evening cocktail reception to congratulate the winners and support our valued beneficiary agency. Kol Hakavod to Siegel JCC President Beth Moskow-Schnall, CEO Ivy Harlev, the Sports Classic Committee and sponsors. The Siegel JCC is where people of all faiths and backgrounds come together to learn, share, play, and celebrate.
Extremism and hate are surging across the nation, threatening our communities and our civil liberties. As such, I attended a special webinar on Tuesday afternoon, hosted by the ADL Philadelphia Chapter. Federation will continue working with the ADL as well as other organizations against hate. A recording of the program can be found at this link and can be accessed with passcode #0ch!@6m. ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. #StandUpAgainstHate
I attended the Kutz Senior Living Campus Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening. Attendees learned of the successes and challenges of running a senior nursing facility during these trying times. Yasher koach to President Michelle Glazier, CEO Felisha Alderson, the Board, the Kutz Auxiliary, and award recipients. KSLC provides exceptional rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care services with compassion, dignity and respect in partnership with our residents and families.
On Wednesday evening we celebrated Community Shlicha, Irit Gavze, for her year of service. Instead of goodbye, Israeli's say, "L'hitraot" - until we see each other again. Thank you Irit for building a living bridge between Delaware and Israel. Please know your Delaware community will miss you and we hope to see you during our Israel@75 Community Mission in October! Click Here to visit our Israel@75 Community Mission page.
Following Irit's Farewell, Federation's Board of Directors met under the leadership of Board Chair, Russ Silberglied. We thank our dedicated lay leaders who provide ongoing guidance and counsel to Federation operations as well as addressing community needs.
Please be aware that the Federation offices are closed on Friday, May 26th in observance of Shavuot and Monday in honor of Memorial Day. We remember those who gave their lives and their health for our freedoms.
Please join us at these upcoming Federation programs...
June 1st at 6pm - Federation Happy Hour & 88th Annual Meeting
June 12th at 8pm - Distant Cousins concert + Federation Night @Bellefonte Brewing Co.
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