 March 1, 2013 / 19 Adar 5773
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Federation's weekly e-news to keep you informed, inspired and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
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Greetings!,
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March 2013
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Earlier this week, Federation went to press on the March 2013 edition of the Jewish VOICE which is our special expanded 44-page Passover edition. Please look for mailed copies early next week and you can also view our digital online edition by clicking on the cover image.
Tonight, more than 100 young adults throughout our community will gather at nine host homes to participate in Shabbat for 100. What a wonderful response for our first-time Young Leadership Division event that engages young adults in a meaningful and memorable way.
And tomorrow evening our community will come together to honor and celebrate Albert Einstein Academy's Head of School, Michal Cherin, at their sold out AEA Gala. It has been a sincere privilege having the opportunity to learn and be inspired by Michal. Her warmth and passion for teaching has made an indelible impression on our children and our community.
With the strength of a people and the power of community, we are Improving Our World...TOGETHER.
Shabbat Shalom
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Jewish Federation-supported programs engage college students in Jewish life. According to a recent survey, in 2012, 48 percent of Jewish college students in the United States were involved in Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, an agency partner of Jewish Federations. That number is up significantly from just 34 percent in 2005. Learn more about Hillel's approach to growing student involvement.
The Kristol Center for Jewish Life/Hillel Foundation at the University of Delaware Hillel is a beneficiary agency of Jewish Federation of Delaware. To learn more about UD Hillel, please click here.
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More than 60 UD Hillel students attended Birthright Israel last month. Photo Credit: Alexandria Nau
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Women's Philanthropy presents WOW Spring Luncheon
Featuring June Hersh
Wednesday, April 24th at 11:30 AM
Siegel JCC
 Please join the Jewish Federation of Delaware's Women Philanthropy for our WOW Spring Luncheon with featured speaker, June Hersh, on Wednesday, April 24th at 11:30am in the Siegel JCC Auditorium. June will share her book, Recipes Remembered: A Celebration of Survival, which explores both the recipes and the stories of Holocaust survivors. Event Co-Chairs: Lisa Dadone-Weiner Jodi Cohen Cost: $60 per person This event is open to all women making a minimum $100 tax-deductible gift to the 2013 Annual Campaign.
To register online, click here. Please watch June Hersh this Sunday on QVC between noon-3:00PM featuring Recipes Remembered.
**You can purchase June's cookbooks at the WOW Event on April 24th!**
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CAMPAIGN 2013 | |
2013 Campaign Video
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TOGETHER We Do Extraordinary Things.
Please watch our Campaign 2013 video that will inform and inspire you about the myriad ways Federation makes a world of difference. The Annual Campaign is your opportunity to donate to the Jewish Federation of Delaware in support of Jews locally and globally. To make a secure online donation, click here.
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Other Community Events
The 30th Annual JCC Snowball Run
Sunday, March 3rd
Siegel JCC - Registration 9:30 AM
 This unique, 5 mile run course is a favorite among local race runners. 30th Anniversary commemorative souvenirs and refreshments will be available for everyone, and the first 200 registered will also receive a Technical T-shirt. Registration opens at 9:30 AM, Children's Fun Run kicks off at 10:35 AM, 5 Mile run/5K Walk starts at 11 AM. For more information or to volunteer, please contact 5Mile run/5K Walk $30 Fun Run $10
An Evening of Comedy with Rabbi Bob Alper
Saturday, March 23rd
7:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
Rabbi Bob Alper is the world's only practicing rabbi doing stand-up comedy...intentionally. There's a reason why XM/Sirius satellite radio plays Rabbi Bob Alper's bits several times daily, often sandwiched between Bob Newhart and Bill Cosby. For one, his unique background. As an ordained rabbi with a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary, he has served congregations for fourteen years, which has prepared him well for a twenty-three year comedy career with wonderfully unique material presented in a way that's intelligent, sophisticated, and 100% clean.
To purchase tickets, click here.
What's Jewish About Breast and Ovarian Cancer? Sunday, March 24th 9:00 - 10:30 AM Congregation Beth Emeth  Please join us for a very important presentation on genetic risk factors for breast and ovarian cancer. One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a gene mutation that causes a drastically increased risk for these cancers. Our speakers will be Stephanie Kaplan, a member of Kesher Israel in West Chester, PA, and Rebecca Mueller, a genetic counselor from the University of Pennsylvania. Stephanie discovered that she has this gene mutation, which led her to make some very difficult decisions to protect her health. There is no charge for this program. A Kosher-style breakfast will be available for purchase at the Kishka Café. Register by emailing Laurie Ross at rossle@comcast.net.
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The March issue is now online! Click image above to view a digital edition of our publication.
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View our Report to the Community and learn more about Federation and our valued partners.
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SHALOM Delaware
2012/2013
The Community Guide to Jewish Life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.
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Federation is the wise steward of your philanthropic dollar...
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Jewish Federation of Delaware has received a Three-Star Rating on Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities.
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Jewish Federation of Delaware has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.
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Jewish Federation of Delaware has earned the GuideStar Exchange Seal, demonstrating its commitment to transparency. GuideStar is the leading source of nonprofit information.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Jewish Federation of Delaware's
JOURNEY TO ISRAEL 2013: November 3rd - 13th
Stay tuned...
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