Friday, September 4, 2020 | 15 Elul 5780
Light Candles at 7:10 PM
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Keeping 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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message to the community
from our president & ceo
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Friend!
Good morning.
This week we welcomed back students attending the Siegel JCC's Early Childhood Center (ECC), Albert Einstein Academy as well as University of Delaware. A significant amount of time and effort was spent in preparing for this return as well as the adjustments that are continuing to be made and modified based on evolving circumstances. We thank our agencies who have worked tirelessly preparing for a safe and secure return. Todah Rabah!
On Tuesday evening the new members of our j-VOICE Monthly Committee met virtually with Editor Jaidy Schweers, Co-Chairs Ellisha Caplan and Meredith Rosenthal and myself. It proved to be an excellent way of introducing them to our award-winning publication that serves as the only monthly state-wide publication with a Jewish lens.
Federation hosted its third Community Leadership Workshop on Wednesday morning with consultant, Kelly Segal, that was attended by the Board of Directors of Federation, our five beneficiary agencies and seven synagogues. This session, "The Role of Board Members as Ambassadors, Friendraisers and Fundraisers," was interactive, informative and inspiring. The Community Leadership Workshop series was generously underwritten by the Beau Biden Leadership Fund in an effort to provide ongoing leadership development opportunities.
On Wednesday evening we hosted the fourth and final program of our Living Jewishly in 2020: Our Role in Social Justice virtual series. This program, "Social Vision - Social Justice Through Torah's Lens", was facilitated by Rabbi Sholom Vogel who discussed social justice through the lens of the Torah. This interactive series was a collaboration of Wilmington's young adult groups - Moishe House Without Walls, Young Jews Who Schmooze, Federation's CONNECT: Young Adult Network, and Chabad Young Professionals.
Our Facilities Management Board (FMB) held its quarterly meeting on Thursday morning under the leadership of FMB Co-Chairs Arnie Caine and Robin Kauffman Saran.
My sincere best wishes for a safe and relaxing Labor Day holiday weekend.
We are in this TOGETHER and We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Seth J. Katzen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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GIFT OF LIFE MARROW REGISTRY, RUTGERS AND ROOT RESEARCHERS LAUNCH CROWD STUDY OF TISSUE MATCH GENES IN COVID-19
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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upcoming federation events |
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PJ Library Story Walk
SEPTEMBER 6TH THROUGH THE 21ST 2ND
Siegel JCC Walking Path
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Come and enjoy a story walk! Enjoy a walk with your family as you come across pages of a PJ Library book with some fun activities to keep you busy. Available September 6-21
(weather permitting) on the walking path at the Siegel JCC (between the picnic grove and pool). Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org. |
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PJ Library Story Time
SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 10 AM
Zoom
Join us for a story with a special guest reader! For more inforamation, contact Philippa@shalomdel.org. Registration required. Once you register, you will receive an email with instructions and link.
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CONNECT Challah Bake
SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 2 PM
Zoom
CONNECT invites you to prepare your stomach and mind for the High Holidays. Visit Shalomdelaware.org/connectchallahbake for a list of ingredients to have ready for the event. For more information or if you cannot find all ingredients, contact Philippa@shalomdel.org. Registration required. Once you register, you will receive an email with instructions and link.
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Rosh Hashanah Virtual Cooking Event
SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 8 PM
Vimeo Webinar
Learn to make Kale, Apple, Walnut and Sumac-Onion Tabbouleh, Honey Glazed Chicken, and Apple Cake from Executive Chef and Co-owner of Zahav, the 2019 James Beard Foundation award winner for Outstanding Restaurant. Michael Solomonov will dazzle in this virtual cooking event. All participants will be entered to win one of two cookbooks. A drawing will take place after the event in which two winners will be chosen.
Open to all Federation Women’s Philanthropy members. No fee to participate. Advanced registration is required. Event password, recipes, and ingredient list will be sent before the event.
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PJ Library Mail Time
Mail Letters by SEPTEMBER 15TH
At Home
Grab your crayons, pens and colored pencils! Write a letter or draw a picture to send to our friends at Jewish Family Services of Delaware. These notes will be added to care
packages that will be delivered at the end of the month. Due by September 15th. For more information, contact Philippa Miller at Philippa@shalomdel.org.
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Communal Kvell
SEPTEMBER 16TH AT 1:30 PM
Online Event
Join us for an inspiring afternoon, as we kvell about our collective response to the Covid-19 pandemic at home and around the world and kick off our 2021 campaign. Celebrity guests Eugene, Dan and Sarah Levy from the Emmy-nominated Schitt’s Creek will be the featured guests - you won’t want to miss it!
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Virtual Conversation With Michael Ian Black
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST AT 8 PM
Zoom Webinar
In the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, you are invited to a conversation with comedian/actor/writer/director Michael Ian Black (www.michaelianblack.org) author of the new book A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son to be published September 15th. No fee to participate, but advanced registration is required: www.jewishphilanthropyct.org/mib Brought to you by Jewish Federation of Delaware in collaboration with Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County.
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Virtual Candidates' Forum
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7 PM
Zoom Webinar
Co-sponsored by Jewish Community Relations Committee and Hadassah Chapter Wilmington. Use registration button below to register. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar. For more information, contact Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt at Ellen@shalomdel.org.
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upcoming community events |
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The Siegel JCC’s Senior Center is preparing healthy, delicious, Kosher meals for delivery to seniors and others in our community every weekday.
We can deliver to the North Wilmington area. Pricing for those in our ongoing meal program will be as usual. For all others, lunches are $5 each, plus a $1 delivery fee. Reserve early - lunches are first come, first served.
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KidsPlace Extended
WEEKDAYS SEPT. 14TH THROUGH DEC. 31ST
Siegel JCC
KidsPlace Extended Day is a new program for the start of the 2020-21 school year. This program is for K-5th graders, weekdays from 12:30-5:30 PM, Sep14 – Dec 31. KidsPlace Extended Day will support remote learning for those that need to be logged on during program hours. After the school day has ended, the schedule will mirror our traditional afterschool program, while maintaining our safe and fun environment. Registration is now open.
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100% of funds raised will go directly to the COVID-19 response efforts.
Receive JFD facemask & touchless door opener when you donate $36.
Receive 2 kits for donations of $50 or more.
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If you, or someone you know, is in crisis due to the Coronavirus,
please let us help.
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Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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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
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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
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Check out this month's issue of J-VOICE Monthly!
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The Jewish Community Guide to life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
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