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July 18, 2014 / 20 Tammuz 5774
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NEWS & NOTES
Federation's weekly e-news to keep you informed, inspired and connected to Jewish life in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley.

Message from the CEO...

 

"This morning, I convened the Security Cabinet. We decided that Israel would respond positively to Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire. Hamas chose to continue the campaign and it will pay for this decision. Whoever tries to attack the citizens of Israel, Israel will strike at him. When there is no ceasefire, our answer is fire. It would have been preferable to resolve this by diplomacy and we tried to do so when we acceded to the Egyptian ceasefire proposal. But Hamas left us no choice but to broaden and intensify the campaign against it. This is what we will do until we achieve our goal - the restoration of quiet for Israel's citizens while inflicting a significant blow on the terrorist organizations. These are moments in which decisions must be made with equanimity and patience, not in haste. I am determined to do the right thing and I know that you rely on me and on us to ignore the background noise and concentrate on the main task - guarding your security and your lives."
   
 ~ Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to his security council on Tuesday night
 

 

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It's overwhelming to imagine the constant threat of rockets as part of our daily lives - yet it is very real for the majority of Israel. View the rocket alarms as they go off in Israel on a map. This is a must-see and provides a vivid reminder of what Israelis have been facing every day.
 
Although we can't stop Hamas' barrage of rockets targeting Israel, we can certainly help mitigate its impact on Israelis, just as Federation has done whenever Israel has been in need. 

 

Federations across North America have mobilized an emergency campaign to help alleviate the psychological and physical effects of the conflict on Israel's population. 

 

Please support our Israel Under Fire Emergency Campaign to assist and support Israelis living under constant rocket fire. 100% of all donations will go directly to relief efforts in Israel and Federation will absorb all administrative costs. 

Click here to make your secure online donation. 

 

Please also join us for our TOGETHER We Stand With Israel Solidarity Rally at the Siegel JCC on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00pm.

 

Wishing success to our IDF soldiers in the air, on the water, and on the ground, and we wish for their speedy return at the operation's end. Am Yisrael Chai!  

 

TOGETHER We Are Federation. 


Shabbat Shalom,
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Seth J. Katzen

 


Federation Launches Israel Under Fire Emergency Campaign 

 

Jewish Federation of Delaware is joining Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) national effort to send emergency relief to Israel. Our collective system has committed $10 million to help ensure that families living under the constant threat of rocket fire receive the immediate assistance they need. 
 
CLICK HERE to support the Israel Under Fire Campaign

100% OF ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO RELIEF EFFORTS IN ISRAEL  
Jewish Federation of Delaware will absorb all administrative costs. 

 

Sending prayers for peace to our Israeli friends and family,
 
Robin Kauffman Saran      
Israel Under Fire Campaign Chair           
 
Bob Pincus
Israel Under Fire  Campaign HonoraryChair



Congregation Beth Emeth Sisterhood QVC Tour & Lunch
Wednesday, July 23rd - 10:00AM

Join us as we take a tour of the incredible and fun QVC Studio in West Chester, PA!  Cost for the tour is $6/person. The QVC Studio Tour is a one of a kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. We will get to see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of customers! We may get to watch a program in progress and may even get a glimpse of a favorite host or guest! We will be meeting as a group in the QVC lobby at 9:45 am. You must RSVP in advance for this event to reserve your spot!  We will collect your money for the tour at QVC. For anyone interested, we will have lunch together after the tour at Harvest Restaurant in Glen Mills, PA.  You will be responsible to pay for your own lunch. Lunch will be at approximately 12:30 p.m. You do not need to be a member of Sisterhood or CBE to attend! Men can join us too if interested!

 

Please contact Missy Rosenthal (610) 361-1075 or [email protected] to RSVP for the tour and/or lunch or if you have any questions!  QVC is located at 1200 Wilson Drive in West Chester, PA.  Harvest Restaurant is located at 549 Wilmington Pike in Glen Mills, PA. 

 

Jewish Community Softball

All games are at the Siegel JCC softball field.

 

Warm up is from 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Game is from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Men, women and teens are invited; open to the entire community

No charge


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August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

 

Any questions - Call Rabbi Steven Saks at (302)762-2705 or [email protected]

 

 

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