2014 Emerging Leadership Project Photo: Federation Staff

On Monday night, Federation's Emerging Leadership Project (ELP) participants met at the beautiful home of Suzanne and Stuart Grant followed by our Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) event for young adults. Attendees heard from Bryan Drowos, National Young Leadership Cabinet member and former Delawarean. Special thanks to our gracious hosts as well as Lauren and George Danneman/BGS Chairs, and Kim and Jeff Felzer/ELP Chairs for a meaningful evening of "Inspired Leadership".

I am also pleased to announce the nomination and selection of George Danneman to National Young Leadership Cabinet, the premier leadership and philanthropic program within The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and throughout the Jewish world. Cabinet is comprised of approximately 300 men and women, ages 30 to 45, from across the United States and Canada who are deeply committed to shaping a bright future for the Jewish people in North America, Israel and around the globe. Yasher koach to George who will represent our Delaware community on a national level.

On Wednesday night, the Siegel JCC held its bi-monthly Candlelight Dinner attracting 90 seniors from our community thanks to the ongoing efforts of Karen Ballard, Senior Center Director at the Siegel JCC. Federation's Israel & Overseas Committee also met to review the various programs and projects we support in our spiritual homeland. Thanks to the leadership of Co-Chairs, Michelle Margules and Lelaine Nemser, we will continue to build living bridges and enhance our ongoing connection to Israel.

A global survey by the ADL released earlier this week reveals that almost half the world does not know that the Holocaust happened and suggests over 1 billion people are anti-Semitic. Click here to learn more.

A poll released Thursday morning by The Israel Project (TIP) shows that voters overwhelmingly hold the Palestinian Authority (PA) responsible for the recent breakdown in peace talks and overwhelmingly agree with the stance - emphasized by both the Israeli government and the State Department - that Jerusalem can't be expected to negotiate with an anticipated unity government that includes the designated terror group Hamas. Click here to learn more.

Please join us on Monday evening in the Siegel JCC auditorium at 7:00 PM for Film Night with our Community Shaliach, Adir Ben Tovim. This will be Adir's final program before leaving our community at the end of the month. We will be hosting a Farewell Reception for Adir on Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 PM in the Siegel JCC Senior Lounge. His presence has left an indelible impression on our community and we are grateful for his dedication and support.

TOGETHER We Do Extraordinary Things.

Shabbat Shalom,

 

Farewell Reception for Adir Ben Tovim 

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth

Thursday, May 22nd 

5:30 - 7:00 PM

   

Please join Federation on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30PM in the Siegel JCC Senior Lounge as we give a warm farewell to Community Shaliach, Adir Ben Tovim, who will be leaving Delaware at the end of the month. Adir has touched many lives in our community over the past year and we wish him well on his next journey.For reservations or more information call 302-427-2100 or email jfdinfo@shalomdel.org.

 

Join Chabad of Delaware for their annual Lag B'omer BBQ, which will feature delicious food, a gigantic moon bounce for the kids, a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, festive Jewish music, a basketball game and more! This event is always a huge hit... Come to find out why!

For more information and/or to register, please visit ChabadDE.com/BBQ.

 

Musical Celebration of Israel

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth

Monday, May 26th

6:30 - 8:30 PM

 

Join the musical celebration of Israel's 66^th Birthday at this year's Café Tamar, with the theme "One People, One Voice!"  Featured performers from throughout the community include violinist Eliezer Gutman, Cantor Elisa Abrams, Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein, Peri Berman, David Gesterak, and Irene Plotzker.  Enjoy performances by the AKSE dance group, Klezmer Band, and Choir, and by dancers from the Albert Einstein Academy.  Adult admission is $10 paid in advance by May 22, $12 at the door, and children under 12, $5.      

 

For reservations and information call 302-762-2705 or email office@akse.org.

 

Come out and join us for the 1st Annual Bagel Flotilla down the Brandywine River organized and sponsored by the Congregation Beth Shalom Men's Club. This is a family friendly event and is open to the entire community over 5 years of age. Two and four hour trips options available.

To make your reservations click here. For more information contact David Bernstein at dbernstein@rlsassociates.com or (302) 373-2239. Deadline for registering is May 30th.