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Candle Lighting:  5:39 PM

November 4, 2011 / 7 Heshvan 5772 


FEDERATION FOCUS:

Albert Einstein Academy, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Delaware, is a Jewish Day School dedicated to the development of the whole child.  The school instills a love for learning, places a high value on academic achievement, and develops individuals who will contribute to their communities.  Click here for more information.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Calendar

  

Family-Friendly Shabbat  

with a PJ Library Twist    

6:00-7:15 PM

Congregation Beth Shalom

 

Shabbat Unplugged
8:00-10:30 PM
Friday, November 4
Temple Beth El

 

Havdallah Hayride
7:30 to 9:30 PM
Saturday, November 5
Bellevue State Park

 

Jewish Study with YLD and CBE
November 4-6
Congregation Beth Emeth

 

General Assembly
November 6-8 

Denver, CO   


Six-Week Course  
7:45-9:15 PM
Wednesday, November 9
Chabad Center

Various Philadelphia Locations

PJ Library Launch Party

10:30-11:30 AM 

Sunday, November 13

Delaware Children's Museum

 

Extreme Job Makeover

10:00-Noon 

Sunday, November 13

Congregation Beth Shalom

Email Contact 

   

Bagels & Briefings with Congressman John Carney
8:30 to 10:00 AM

Monday, November 14

Siegel JCC  

 

YLD Schmooze & Brews
Quizzo Night

7:00-10:00 PM

Monday, November 14 

Chelsea Tavern

 

JCC Blue Jeans Ball  

7:30 PM 

Saturday, November 19

Siegel JCC   

AROUND TOWN

Shalom Guide Icon  

Click here to access  

the Jewish Community Guide  

to Life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. 

AROUND THE WORLD


  • Israel to freeze UNESCO dues (11/3)
  • Amid war talk, Obama calls for keeping pressure on Iran (11/3)
  • Shas lawmaker chides Shalit for his Shabbat at the beach (11/3)
  • Gunmen fire on Israeli troops at Gaza border (11/3)
  • Syms files for bankruptcy (11/3)
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    Greetings!

    I am often reminded how unique our Delaware Jewish community truly is. The accessibility and support of our state representatives is like no other. We are fortunate to have their steadfast support locally and in Israel. (Note our next Bagels & Briefings is on November 14th featuring Congressman John Carney - details below).

    The ongoing support and cohesion of our synagogues is another wonderful attribute that defines our community. Seeing many of our area rabbis at Wednesday's Business Professionals Breakfast was a true testament to their commitment in building community.

    I am truly fortunate to lead a community that has the support of a loyal professional staff, consistent collaboration from our
    beneficiary agencies as well as the dedicated leadership of our volunteers whose passion for our sacred mission ensure Federation's continued success.

    Thank you for Improving Our World...TOGETHER.

    Shabbat Shalom
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    Seth J. Katzen
    Chief Executive Officer

    There is still time to close your 2011 Annual Campaign gift. Please make your secure online donation at www.ShalomDelaware.org.
    Building Community
     with
    Community Builders
    Bret and Elisa Morris with Alan Levin
    Event Chairs, Elisa and Bret Morris
    with guest speaker, Alan Levin

     

    On Wednesday, over 85 business professionals came together to learn about the "Economic Outlook in Delaware" from Alan Levin, Cabinet Secretary of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO).  

     

    Attendees were also afforded an opportunity of networking with other professionals who share a passion for building a stronger future in our community.

      

    Mazal tov to Federation's Affinity Group Chair, Connie Sugarman, on the success of Wednesday's program!

    An Opportunity to Help

    Wilmington BBYO parents and community members are being asked to help BBYO host more than 200 teens visiting our community from November 11th-13th! BBYO needs your help in showing CRE BBYO what a great place this is to be Jewish!   

     

    There are 30 teens who still need housing. Please call Robin Jacobs Freschman at 302-540-1300 for more details and to offer your help.

    BBYO CRE Board
    Wimington Tikvah BBG and Brian L. Dombchik Wilmington AZA Board Members

    Carney   

    The mission of the Jewish Federation of Delaware is to mobilize the Jewish community to address issues, meet needs and build an agenda for the future.

    Our vision is to bring people together into a community coalition, grounded in Jewish teachings and heritage, to strengthen the State of Israel, the global Jewish family and local organizations in order to further the survival of the Jewish people.