Good morning. We hope you are enjoying the August issue of the Jewish VOICE. Additional copies can be found throughout the Garden of Eden campus or please stop by our offices on the second floor for a copy.

Please join us for a free and open to the community event on Wednesday, August 8th when the Siegel JCC and Federation will host the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. It will certainly be an enjoyable evening for all. 

With the strength of a people and the power of community, we are Improving Our World...TOGETHER.

Shabbat Shalom, 

Seth J. Katzen

Chief Executive Officer

Tonight marks the first Shabbat in Delaware for Congregation Beth Shalom's new Cantor and Education Director, Elisa Abrams.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Cantor Elisa has long been passionate about Jewish music and liturgy.  She graduated from the Jewish Theological Seminary this past May with a dual masters in Sacred Music and Jewish Education, as well as Certificate of Hazzan. 

Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is comprised of some of the most talented teens in Israel, and they are coming to Delaware this August! The Israel Scouts will entertain and inform you about Israel through song, dance and film. 

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Siegel JCC Auditorium
FREE and Open to the Community 
Please register to allow for adequate seating by calling 302-427-2100.

This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Delaware and the Siegel JCC. 

THE MATCHMAKER - Click on the arrow to view the trailer.

 

On Monday, August 20, join Seaside Jewish Community and the Jewish Federation of Delaware for "The Matchmaker", an award-winning Israeli film. Discussion following the screening. FREE and open to the entire community.  The film starts at 7:00 PM.     

Jewish Federation of Delaware is pleased to announce our planned mission to Israel this October in celebration of our partnership's 50th Anniversary.  Delaware will be joining our New Jersey communities on a mission to Arad, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Mission Chairs: Connie and Michael Sugarman 

Please join us on this memorable journey!

For more information, please contact Roberta Matz, Roberta.Matz@ShalomDel.org.  

Partnership2Gether fosters enduring relationships between and among Jewish communities in New Jersey/Delaware and Arad/Tamar. Through personal encounters, cultural and educational opportunities, and joint projects. P2G is funded through  your contributions to the JFD Annual Campaign.