Friday, June 11, 2021 | 1 Tammuz 5781
Light Candles at 8:12 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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weekly message to the community from the president and ceo... |
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Good morning.
Last night was Jewish Federation of Delaware's 86th Annual Meeting and our second virtual annual meeting under the theme of - Powered by YOU, with Gratitude. While we weren't together in person, we certainly shared the ruach and celebrated the wonderful successes achieved the past year.
Our community faced adversity head on and learned to pivot the past 15 months. We adapted to the changing times and in doing so, continued to grow the Annual Campaign that address today's needs as well as Legacy gifts that ensure a Jewish tomorrow. Thanks to your generous support combined with wise stewardship and fiscal responsibility, our Annual Campaign distributions exceeded $2 million - a notable achievement within itself but doing so during a pandemic is truly amazing.
We thanked outgoing Board Chair, Richard Levine, for his inspired leadership the past two years as well as the outgoing board members who have completed their terms. We also welcomed incoming Board Chair, Russell Silberglied, and installed the 2021-2022 Officers and Board of Directors. Having an engaged and effective leadership provides a foundation built on a shared vision supported through transparency and accountability.
Congratulations to our Steven J. Rothschild Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient, Steve Gonzer, for chairing the Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee and for his leadership with Holocaust Education Bill (HB 318) being passed in the Delaware legislature.
For those community members unable to join us, Click Here for a link to our 2020-2021 IMPACT Report to the Community that is posted on our website. Click Here to watch our Year In Review video.
Thanks to YOU, We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO
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Melissa Block & Jerome Socolovsky
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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upcoming federation events |
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Virtual and In-Person Screenings
Welcome to the 6th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society in partnership with the Seaside Jewish Community.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH
Constitution Yards
JFD's Young Adult Networking group is planning to chill out together. For more information and to RSVP, contact [email protected].
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upcoming community events |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 13TH AT 10 AM
Siegel JCC
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Mark your calendars and join us on the outdoor campus to explore your J. We will be unveiling our new pickleball courts, the outdoor pool will be open, and you’ll have the opportunity to see all that there is to do outdoors at the J for people of all ages! Please RSVP. For more information, contact Katie Glazier: [email protected].
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MONDAY, JUNE 14TH AT 7 PM
ONLINE
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Join us as we elect our new Board of Directors, reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, pass the gavel of leadership, and honor our award winners. Pre-registration is required. |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16TH AT 6:30 PM
ONLINE
FREE to attend, ONLINE. Every third Wednesday of the month. Community members and essential personnel have been working tirelessly to serve and positively impact the community during the pandemic. JFS Delaware is here to give back and help these helpers through a limited series of public wellness workshops. Topics may include: Prioritizing Wellness, Getting Out of Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Positivity. This series is open to essential personnel AND other members of our community including parents, teachers, caregivers, healthcare workers, and more! For more information contact, Becca McAdams at [email protected].
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THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 2:30 PM
ONLINE
JFS COMPASS is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to facilitate a support group for caregivers of loved ones with dementia, every third Thursday of the month. Support groups are a wonderful way to connect with others who are on a similar journey and learn practical caregiving tips. When you register you will be asked to create a free account with the Alzheimer's Association, which will also connect you with all the resources they have to offer! We are happy to help you with this registration process if needed. For more information, contact Kate Gruber at [email protected] or call 302-478-9411.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 7PM
ONLINE
In honor of Pride Month, we're honored to present the latest film from acclaimed Jewish filmmaker Sébastien Lifshitz. Presented by the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF). Use discount code PhillyJewishFilm at check-out for $4 off the film! Questions? Give us a call at (215) 545-4400 or email us at [email protected].
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THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 7:15 PM
ONLINE
Mark your calendars and join the J’s resident dietician/nutritionist AJ Greenetz, DTR, CFT for a free nutrition workshop on Zoom. This workshop will feature a 30-minute presentation on food labels followed by a Q&A. You will learn how to break down food labels, understand what they mean, and feel a renewed sense of empowerment at the grocery store. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Dave Parris at [email protected].
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MONDAY, JUNE 21ST AT 7 PM
ONLINE
The Wilmington Chapter of Hadassah invites the community to join us for a presentation by Ken Bravo, president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). He will expose some common bubbemeises (grandmother's tales) and tell us how to get started exploring our roots, how to use online resources, and how to find census, naturalization, and newspaper records. If you are not a Hadassah member, contact Sylvia at [email protected] by noon on June 21 for information and a Zoom link.
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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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