Friday, June 4, 2021 | 24 Sivan 5781
Light Candles at 8:09 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.
Congratulations to Isaac Herzog on being elected Israel's 11th President, taking over from Reuven Rivlin. Herzog is a veteran politician, the former head of the Labor Party, a former leader of opposition, a former welfare and diaspora minister and is the son of Chaim Herzog, who served as Israel's president from 1983 to 1993. He is currently the Chairman of the Jewish Agency. In these challenging times, we wish Bougie tremendous success.
I attended a webinar on Wednesday hosted by the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) entitled, The Symbolism of Palestinian Terror, featuring Aboubakr Mansour. Antisemitic incitement has been a stable of Palestinian propaganda for decades. With social media, incitement for violence took a new turn as it assumed a life of its own. Mansour looked into how symbolic systems are created and deployed to create psychological conditions for young Palestinians that produce such violence in a specific prescribed way and coordinate such actions between individuals. Click here to watch a recording of the webinar. Click here to read Mansour's recent piece, Symbolic Warfare in the Middle East.
Dignity Grows is a new Women's Philanthropy initiative of Federation that provides monthly personal and feminine products to women, girls and individuals assigned female at birth, who cannot afford them. We thank the volunteers who packed bags Thursday morning and Chairs, Michelle Silberglied, Nancy Crain, and Kimberly Felzer. Click here to learn more about Dignity Grows.
On Thursday afternoon I attended another webinar, Keeping Safe, Being Secure: Introduction to Situational Awareness Training, hosted by the Secure Community Network (SCN). SCN is the official homeland security and safety initiative of Jewish Federations of North America. Given the increase in antisemitic incidents and violence directed at members of the Jewish community - both internationally and in the U.S. - experts shared how to improve awareness of your surroundings as well as report and react to situations that can occur anywhere at any time – whether at the synagogue, on the street, or online.
Please join us virtually on Thursday, June 10th at 6:00pm for Federation's Annual Meeting. Click here to register.
Through our resiliency and commitment to tikkun olam, We Grow Stronger TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom,
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Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO
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Proposed 2021-2022
Slate of Officers & Board of Directors
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To be voted on at Jewish Federation of Delaware's 86th Annual Meeting on 6/10/21 |
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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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SUNDAY, JUNE 6TH AT 2 PM
Location TBD The Gaga Pit
We will meet at the Gaga Pit at the Siegel JCC. Siegel JCC COVID-19 guidelines will be observed. To RSVP or for more information, contact [email protected].
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THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH AT 6 PM
ONLINE
Powered By YOU With Gratitude: Let’s Celebrate Our Community’s Accomplishments TOGETHER
This past year has been filled with ongoing challenges yet our community persevered with numerous stories of hope and resilience. Please join us virtually for Jewish Federation of Delaware's 86th Annual Meeting on Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10th. We will celebrate the IMPACT our community has made TOGETHER during these unprecedented times: beneficiary and partner agencies, staff and individuals such as YOU – our loyal supporters and leaders – who have made it possible for Federation to meet the rapidly changing needs in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel and around the world. Advanced registration is required. For more information, contact [email protected].
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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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TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 7PM
ZOOM
You're invited to the 99th Annual Meeting of CBS Wilmington. This special event will include: Honoring Arlene & Bob Davis, z”l with the Etz Hayim Award and Electing the Slate of Officers for the 2021–2022 Board of Directors. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link for the Event. Register by Friday, June 4 and receive a dessert treat to be enjoyed during the meeting. (Delivery to local homes). For more information, contact Shari Dym at [email protected].
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 6PM
Siegel JCC - Amphitheater
Head to our outdoor campus to enjoy some live music at the amphitheater! The concert will feature the Knotty G’s. No registration required; learn more here. For more info, contact [email protected].
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WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH AT NOON
ONLINE
Since its inception in 2001, the Ethiopian National Project (ENP) has led a grassroots effort, in partnership with the Federation community, to address barriers to the full and successful integration of Ethiopian Jewish immigrants and their children into Israeli society. Join us to celebrate the positive outcome of these efforts, learn how your Federation benefits from this partnership, and hear where ENP is headed next and how you can help them get there.
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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
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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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WEDNES 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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Jewish Federations of West Palm Beach Florida and Delaware are teaming up to bring you a new Melton School of Jewish Adult Learning summer 6-session course. Cost is $179.
Love, Loss and Wisdom
July 12 - August 16, 2021 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern
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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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Federation is the trusted steward of your philanthropy.
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Federation is the wise stewards of your philanthropy |
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The leading provider of user reviews about nonprofits. Federation has been honored with their Top-Rated Award every year since 2012.
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The nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Federation has received their Four-Star Rating the past five years.
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The leading source of nonprofit information. Federation is a Platinum Participant, the highest level of recognition due to our commitment to transparency.
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