This has been a memorable week on many levels - a week that exemplifies what we can accomplish together as one community;
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Rabbi Chuni Vogel and Henry Topel
Photo Credit: Brad Glazier Photography
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We began the week with Chabad's 25th Anniversary Celebration honoring community builder, Henry Topel, on Sunday evening. More than 250 people filled the Brandywine Country Club including Governor Jack Markell, Lt. Governor Matt Denn, Sen. Tom Carper and Congressman John Carney. Congratulations to Henry, Rabbi Vogel and Event Chair, Caryl Marcus-Stape for an evening to remember.
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JCC's Steve Biener
and Marty Lessner
Photo Credit: Donna Harlev
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TheSiegel JCC's Annual Meeting on Monday evening congratulated Outgoing President Steve Biener and welcomed Incoming President Marty Lessner.
Award recipients included;
President's Award
Lee C. Goldstein z"l
Harry Cohen Leadership Award
Phyllis and Buddy Aerenson
Barbara Weiner Emerging Leadership Award
Stacy Hochheiser Weaver
Community Leadership Award
Alex Hafer/Koons Lexus
Staff Person of the Year Award
Katie Glazier
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AEA's Bill Adelman, Michal Cherrin, Lauren Martin and Rick Alexander
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The Albert Einstein Academy held its
Annual Meeting on Tuesday night to thank Outgoing Co-President Rick Alexander and install new Co-President Bill Adelman who will join Lauren Martin for the coming year. We welcome returning and new board members as well as look forward to an increased student enrollment on campus this fall.
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Jewish Heritage Night
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Tuesday evening was also Jewish Heritage Night at the Blue Rocks. Both young and old alike came out to Frawley Stadium to watch the Blue Rocks take on the Carolina Mudcats. From the Jewish War Veterans of Delaware to Federation's Young Leadership to Daisy Troop 739, everyone had a great time!
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Photo Credit: Rabbi Beals
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On Wednesday evening, Congregation Beth Shalom hosted the Albert Einstein Academy Graduation. Mazel Tov to the Class of 2012/5772 - Ariella Beals and Talia Gillespie. It was a special evening with prayer, song and celebration.
And last night, the Siegel JCC held its ECC Graduation.
Please join us on Thursday, June 14th for Federation's 77th Annual Meeting at the Siegel JCC with featured speaker Micah Halpern (see article below for more details).
Shabbat Shalom.
Seth J. Katzen
Chief Executive Officer
