Good morning. I am still beaming from watching Aly Raisman's floor routine earlier this week that landed her a gold medal. She made us all proud to be American, proud to be Jewish and proud to be American Jews. As the New York Post front cover attests, Aly is truly a Star of David, winning the hearts of our country. 

This past Wednesday, Federation and the Siegel JCC co-hosted our community's first visit from the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan (Tzofim). The caravan performed during the day for all JCC campers and a second performance later in the evening for the entire community. More than 400 people attended and enjoyed the two performances.

Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan

I am also pleased to report that the Jewish Federation of Delaware recently received the GuideStar Exchange Seal, demonstrating our commitment to transparency. Federation's rating on Charity Navigator, another charity evaluator, recently upgraded our Federation to a three star rating (receiving 70/70 points on our Accountability & Transparency score). 

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

PS - Federation is looking to hire a Create A Jewish Legacy Program Coordinator. Please contact Richard Nassau for more information at Richard.Nassau@ShalomDel.org. 

The Jewish Federation of Delaware recently received the GuideStar Exchange Seal, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. The Seal demonstrates Federation's deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.

In order to be awarded the GuideStar Exchange Seal, Jewish Federation of Delaware had to fill out every required field of our nonprofit report page on www.GuideStar.org, including our annual report, financial data, mission and impact statements, etc.

Click here to view our GuideStar listing. 

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.