In this eBlast, we provide links to events coming soon

(click on the link in the event name for details).

For a full listing of events (new ones added every day),

please visit the EVENT CALENDAR.

Worship at a Glance

Friday, July 4

at 7:30 PM

Shabbat Evening Service - via Zoom

Seaside members are invited to join Temple Beth El (Newark, DE)

members in a Zoom-only Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Michael Beals.

Go to the event page for instructions for the Zoom link.

Saturday, July 5

at 10:00 AM

Shabbat Morning Service

(In person at Seaside & via Zoom)

Led by Rabbi Michael Beals of Temple Beth El (Newark, DE)

Rabbi Beals will be sponsoring the Kiddush.

Registration is required.

Saturday, July 12

at 10:00 AM

Shabbat Morning Service

Led by Rabbi Julie Danan

Registration is required.

Friday, July 18

at 7:30 PM

Shabbat Evening Service 

Led by Rabbi Julie Danan

Registration is required.

Special visitor Brenda Kasprzewski, Executive Director

of Lewes Rehoboth Association of Congregations (LRAC)

Anita Smulyan will be sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat.

Notices

   PART TIME - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DIRECTOR 

       SEASIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY 


Our growing congregation is seeking a creative, values-driven individual to direct our weekly Sunday morning Religious School. The 2025-2026 school season is September – May, 9am – 12pm, (Kindergarten to 6th grade), and our once-a-month Pre-K Menschkins class. We offer a dynamic program featuring music, art, and Jewish learning. This is a paid position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an engaging curriculum
  • Recruit/mentor volunteer teachers & aides
  • Manage school calendar & budget
  • Plan holiday events with Rabbi/Committees
  • Foster strong family engagement

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Jewish education and basic Hebrew
  • Great communication and organizational skills
  • A love for children and community.

For further detailed information, contact 

Marilyn Waltzer: Treasurer@seasidejewishcommunity.com

2025 Yizkor Book of Remembrance


The Book of Remembrance is dedicated to the memory of our loved ones who have passed away. By honoring their memory through gifts of tzedakah, our contributions become a living memorial ensuring the continuity and renewal of Jewish life and community. Seaside is again providing a Book of Remembrance during Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur. If you would like to have the name(s) of your loved one(s) included in our Book of Remembrance

CLICK HERE

We are asking for a donation in the amount of $18 for each name. The deadline for submissions is August 17th. 


Attention All Artists


We are looking for an original piece of artwork for the cover of the

2025 Yizkor Book of Remembrance. Please submit a high-resolution

file of your artwork or photography for consideration to Phyllis Bloom at prsbloom1228@gmail.com by August 17.

Upcoming Seaside Events

Thursday, July 17

at 7:00 PM

Notable Jewish Lives - Jerry Seinfeld via Zoom

Seaside member Jeffrey Rosen continues with his fourth installment in this series of the lives and works of Jewish comedians. Jeffrey will base his talk on two titles: Seinfeld: The Making of an American Icon by Jerry Openheimer and Seinfeldia: How a Show about Nothing Changed Everything by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.

Sunday, July 20

at 7:00 PM

4th Annual Seaside Summer Concert

Featuring John McCutcheon

Epworth United Methodist Church

To purchase tickets: CLICK HERE

Seaside is pleased to again welcome John McCutcheon, a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician. Along with his storytelling and fun, listeners will hear this master musician play hammer dulcimer, banjo, piano, harmonica, guitar and more.

CLICK HERE TO SEE HIM PERFORM

Saturday, July 26

at 6:30 PM

Havdalah on the Beach (and Diaper Drive)

Led by Rabbi Julie Danan

Seaside’s annual celebration of summer, sand, and friendships will be held at Cape Henlopen State Park’s Gordons Pond Pavilion (South Entrance). Beloved folk music duo, The Levins, Ira and Julia, will provide music and lead Havdalah with Rabbi Julie beginning at 6:30 PM. Pack a sumptuous family picnic dinner (sorry, no grilling), and bring a dessert to share on our Seaside dessert buffet. In case of inclement weather, please check our website for updates. The Community Service Committee will once again be collecting diapers to donate to the Baby Pantry of the Community Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach. 

Coming Soon

Friday, August 1

at 5:30 PM

Shabbat B'Que and New Member Shabbat 

Led by Rabbi Julie Danan

Music by Chaverim Sharim

The Annual Shabbat B'Que will be held RAIN OR SHINE from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on the patio. If there is inclement weather, it will be held in the Social Hall on the lower level. Please join us for wonderful food, and a great chance to meet and greet longtime and new members. This event helps to promote membership at Seaside and Is an opportunity for interested non-members to attend. The New Member Shabbat Service (in person and via Zoom) will follow at approximately 7:00 PM and the Oneg at 8:00PM. New members that joined between August 2024 to the present who would like to participate in the Service with a Hebrew or English reading, please contact Elaine Hochman, Membership & Outreach Committee Chair at: beachgirl.elaine@gmail.com 

Wednesday, August 20

at 7:30 PM

Beautiful The Carole King Musical

Clear Space Theatre Company

Beautiful is the story of a nice Jewish girl made good. The story of Carole King and her success as a singer songwriter is compelling and a wonderful reprise of her songs.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

Weekly Recurring Events

Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM: Walk the Boards

Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM ( 6/3 - 9/2): International Student Outreach Program (ISOP) at Epworth United Methodist Church 

Every Wednesday at 9:15 AM: Chant & Meditation

Every Thursday at 3:30 PM: Bowling League

Mi Shebeirach
Prayer for Healing

Please contact our office to add names to the healing prayer list, to notify us of family members who have died, or to let us know about a celebration or milestone in your life that you want to share with the Seaside family. Please allow at least one week notice. Leave a message at (302) 226-8977 or email rabbi@seasidejewishcommunity.com

Express Yourself

Communications Committee

sjc-communication@googlegroups.com


Board of Directors

sjc-board@googlegroups.com


Worship Committee

sjc-worship@googlegroups.com


Other (please specify)

seasidejewishcommunity@gmail.com

Seaside is an independent, unaffiliated community

of approximately 400 families consisting

of approximately 600 individuals.

Our services are egalitarian.

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Seaside Jewish Community

18970 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 1472, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Voicemail: (302) 226-8977