FEDERATION NEWS AND NOTES
September 14, 2018 ~ 5 Tishrei 5779
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CEO message
to the community
Friend!

Good morning. I hope everyone had a happy and healthy start to the new year earlier this week.

On Wednesday morning our Facilities Management Board (FMB) met to review active projects that will further enhance the Jewish Community Campus. We appreciate the ongoing leadership of FMB Co-Chairs, Robin Kauffman Saran and Arnie Caine, as well as our active committee.

I traveled to Rehoboth Beach on Thursday to meet with the Rehoboth Beach Film Society who will continue coordinating the Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival this coming March. Federation will also continue being a premiere sponsor of this popular film festival that sold out last year. I also met with leadership from Seaside Jewish Community and a new Federation Board member as we forge stronger connections with our community down state.

Shalom Baby also held it's first Baby Einstein Music Program with Mr. Shelly, in collaboration with the Albert Einstein Academy. The next program is scheduled on October 11th at 9:30am in the AEA Music Room.

Wishing you all Gmar Chatima Tova. May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life and have a blessed year, filled with hope and prosperity. 

We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.

Shabbat Shalom ,
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
News and Commentary
Israeli Judge Recognizes Conversion to Judaism by Private Court |
US Takes on Anti-Israel BDS Activities on University Campuses| (Israel Hayom - 9.12.18)
Department of Education Adopts new Definition of Anti-Semitism in Schools| Michael Stratford
Trump Administration Orders Closure of PLO Office in Washington | Karen DeYoung & Loveday Morris

( Israel Hayom - 9.13.18)
( Israel Hayom - 9.13.18)
( New York Times - 9.12.18)
( Times of Israel - 9.8.18)
( Wall Street Journal - 9.7.18)
Upcoming Federation Events and Programs
September 17th
7:00 PM
JCRC/Hadassah Candidate's Forum.
October 4th
7:00 PM
Campaign Opening Event and Celebration.
November 4th
10:00 AM
Jewish Genetics Brunch & Learn
Upcoming Community
Events and Programs
Today, Tomorrow, and TOGETHER
Federation Strengthens Community
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 Philanthropy Director 302.427.2100 or  [email protected].
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.

To learn more about
Creating A Jewish Legacy.

Shari Dym
CJL Program Manager
302.427.2100 or  [email protected].
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