Good Morning.

This past Sunday morning, more than 20 members of our community from different synagogues came together at the Siegel JCC for our final Community Softball game of the summer. Special thanks to Rabbi Saks for coordinating this program and for the many players who participated throughout the summer.

Following the game, I was invited to attend the University of Delaware Hillel Board of Directors Retreat at the home of community leader and UD Hillel Board member, Eve Slap. It was meaningful to participate in this dialogue and hear about the wonderful things happening on campus.

On Tuesday, our Jewish Education Committee under the leadership of Co-chairs Allison Land and Connie Sugarman, met with representatives from area synagogues, Siegel JCC and BBYO. Through an application process, Federation will be funding select teen-based education programs that are open to the community.

On Wednesday, several members of Federation leadership attended a Regional Campaign Conference in Baltimore sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America. This invaluable learning will be incorporated into the development of our 2014 Campaign Plan and utilized throughout the year. Special thanks to Immediate Past President, Robin Kauffman Saran, Connie Sugarman and Development Director, Wendy Berger, for representing Delaware at this important conference.