Friday, January 13, 2023 | 20 Tevet 5783

Light Candles at 4:41 PM

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From his April 1963 "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."

Dear Nicole,

Good morning.

The Delaware Jewish community was featured in the latest episode of Unorthodox, the world's leading Jewish podcast. Federation brought the hosts to Delaware this past November. Click here to listen to their Hitting the Road episode 344 on Spotify with the Delaware spotlight at the 40 minute mark. Take pride in the First State being regarded as the "Cornucopia of Jewish Life" and the "Mid-Atlantic of Jerusalem"!

ADL and the Center for Antisemitism Research recently published, Antisemitic Attitudes in America: Topline Findings. These findings should be a wake-up call. Click here to read the Executive Summary.

Jewish Living Delaware/January 2023 is our Health + Wellness issue. Click here to access the digital edition.

Federation Shabbat is Friday, January 27th at Temple Beth El in Newark. We look forward to being together and celebrating Jewish life. Click here for more information.

Super Sunday is January 29th - our largest single day of fundraising for the 2023 Annual Campaign. Please make the call and answer the call! Click here to volunteer.

The 2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware & the Brandywine Valley findings will be presented on Tuesday, January 31st at 7:00pm. Click here to learn more and register. Thank you to Study Co-Chairs Leslie Newman and Richard A. Levine, and the Steering Committee, for their leadership and support.

The Federation office will be closed on Monday, January 16th in observance of MLK Day.

We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.

Shabbat Shalom,

Seth J. Katzen

President & CEO

Women's Rosh Hodesh Group

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT NOON

Zoom

Join us for our featured speaker, community lay leader and Federation Past-President, Connie Sugarman. This a free and open to the community program.

Federation Shabbat

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT 7:30 PM

Temple Beth El

Join us for our annual Federation Shabbat at Temple Beth El. Services follow by Oneg sponsored by Jewish Federation of Delaware.

Super Sunday

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH AT 9 AM

Siegel JCC

Join us as we kickoff the 2023 Annual Campaign with a day of volunteering with Jewish Federation of Delaware. Make phone calls to donors thanking them for their previous gifts and asking them to continue supporting JFD. Write thank you notes to those who already gave. Silly Joe concert at 11 AM and a Dignity Grows Packing Party at 1 PM. A perfect blend of community and volunteering! For more information, contact Nicole@ShalomDel.org.

2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware & the Brandywine Valley

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST AT 7 PM

ZOOM

Jewish Federation of Delaware will host a virtual Town Hall webinar to share the results of the 2022 Community Study of Jewish Delaware & the Brandywine Valley. The Study, a socio-demographic portrait of the Jewish community in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, was prepared by an independent professional team from Brandeis University. Dr. Matt Boxer, the lead investigator, will present the highlights. There will be an opportunity for questions immediately following the presentation. For those unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and posted on the Federation website. The Executive Summary, Full Report, and Appendices will also be available to download on the Federation website following the webinar. 

For more information, contact Seth Katzen at Seth@ShalomDel.org.

Turning Curses Into Blessings (SHEMOT)

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z"l

RabbiSacks.org - 01.12.23

‘Rage and a lack of hope’: Iran’s economic woes add fuel to protests

BABAK DEHGHANPISHEH

Washington Post - 01.10.23

The sky isn’t falling on Israeli democracy

JONATHAN S. TOBIN

JNS - 01.12.23

Netanyahu must have these talking points ready

MEIR BEN-SHABBAT

Israel Hayom - 01.10.23

Siegel JCC Open House

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT 10 AM

Siegel JCC

Join us for our open house featuring Sunday Family Funday activities (from 10 - 11:30 AM). After that there will be kid-friendly crafts, story time, and the gaga pit will be open! For the adults there will be fitness challenges and vendors in the fitness center! Bring a friend and receive one month free with our referral discount when they sign up for a full membership! For more information, contact AnnaSaul@SiegelJCC.org.

An Evening With David Meluskey

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH AT 7 PM

ZOOM

Director of Political Affairs for World Jewish Congress, David Meluskey will speak on the global fight against antisemitism. Cost is $18. Please register to attend. Organized by The Hadassah 4 - Stronger Together, a collaboration of four chapters in Hadassah Greater Phildelphia.

Mini Ball 2023

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST AT 7 PM

Siegel JCC

Get ready to suit up and break it down! Siegel JCC, in collaboration with Pinemere Camp, is bringing back the Mini Ball! This dance party features DJ Hot! Hot! Hot!, a dance contest, and games! Jewish Federation of Delaware/PJ Library is sponsoring a delicious ice cream bar!

For more information, contact BeckyStahl@SiegelJCC.org.

• For Grades K - 5
• Dress: Whatever makes you feel fabulous!
• Cost: $25 M/ $35 NM

Delaware Synagogues Game Night

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AT 7 PM

Siegel JCC

Wear your favorite Football Team attire.

Make a pizza to enjoy while participating in the games!

Please RSVP by January 30

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth: Sylvia Wagman - srwag8@comcast.net

Beth Sholom Dover: Karen Konowitz - capecodlady05@gmail.com

Congregation Beth Emeth: Teresa Cooper - tcooperde@gmail.com

Congregation Beth Shalom: Ellen Abramson - eabramson@cbswilmde.org

Seaside Jewish Community: Sara Rosen- Boysies.rosen@gmail.com

Temple Beth El: Shelley Perlmutter - slperlmutter@aol.com

Chabad of DE

Zoom Link and Pizza Recipe to Follow 

And Much More!

Questions - contact Co-Chairs of Game Night

Beth Ledger - Bipalan@aol.com or Sylvia Wagman - srwag8@comcast.net

Jewish Living Delaware

Check out this month's issue of Jewish Living Delaware!

JANUARY 2023

SHALOM Delaware 

The Community Guide to Jewish life in DE and Brandywine Valley.

2022-2023 Edition

Impact Report

to the Community

When We Come TOGETHER Great Things Happen.

2021-2022 Report