August 1, 2014 / 5 Av 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...

Over the past three weeks, a new level of anxiety has swept across Israel. Not only have Hamas terrorists continued to fire rockets at Israeli civilian centers, but also the Israel Defense Forces have discovered an extensive network of terrorist tunnels that reach inside the Jewish State. Of the ten Israeli soldiers who were killed earlier this week, five were ambushed by terrorists emerging from a tunnel. The existence of these tunnels and the threats they pose to Israel's security cannot be overstated.

Many of the nation's top Jewish leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on short notice Monday to join U.S. lawmakers in expressing solidarity with the embattled state of Israel. The event, held at the National Press Club, highlighted unity within the Jewish community among the three main denominational movements and across the political spectrum.

The Senate passed a resolution Tuesday that states the Senate's support of Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks and condemns a "bias" United Nation's report. S.Res. 526 was passed through a unanimous consent agreement. The resolution also condemns a United Nation's Human Right Council report that stated Israel had committed human rights violations against the Palestinian people.

John Elzufon, JCRC Chair, had a poignant opinion piece published in Tuesday's News Journal. You can read it here.

This Shabbat we offer especially prayers for peace.

TOGETHER We Are Federation.

Shabbat Shalom,

Seth J. Katzen

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to see the immediate impact of the Israel Under Fire Emergency Campaign

Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan

Wednesday, August 6th - 7:00 PM

Siegel JCC Auditorium

Please join us on Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM for an evening of singing, dancing and celebrating Israel with the Israel Scouts Caravan! This free and open to the community event is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Delaware and the Siegel JCC.

Please support the Israel Under Fire Emergency Campaign

Federation has initiated an emergency "Israel Under Fire" Emergency Campaign in conjunction with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to send immediate and urgently needed funds directly to Israel during this conflict. JFNA, through a focused and rigorous allocations process, has already distributed over $10 Million where the greatest needs are. They project the need for an additional $20 Million going forward. Through a focused and rigorous allocations process, areas that have been identified with the most immediate needs that include:

Ongoing trauma counseling- There are tens of thousands living in daily terror and in need of ongoing help and support

Strengthening local communities - Including upgrading of shelters, portable shelters, situation rooms, communications equipment, etc.

Investing in volunteer frameworks that strengthen the resiliency of communities - Especially throughout the South

Respite for children, families, at-risk populations, professionals and volunteers - For the thousands of people affected around the clock

Emergency preparedness - planning and training for front-line responders

Emergency health care - Especially for the two hospitals in the south bearing the brunt of responding to those injured

Click here to make a donation to the Israel Under Fire Emergency Campaign

*100% OF ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO ISRAEL - FEDERATION WILL ABSORB ALL ADMIN COSTS

General Assembly

November 9-11, 2014

National Harbor, MD

Day 25. Over 2,500 rockets have been fired at Israel. The current crisis and the Federation response has been extraordinary. And it underscores just how important our work is as a community.

It is also a reminder of what makes the GA so important. It's not just an exciting event-it's the most powerful symbol of what we do.

With Israel in peril, we know that our solidarity as a global Jewish community is more essential than ever. But it's also essential that we, Federation volunteer leaders and professionals continue to explore new ways of thinking and new forms of leadership. That we discover how to strengthen and invigorate our communities in fresh ways. That's what GA 2014 is all about. And it's going to be electrifying.

So get ready to engage with dynamic speakers, from prominent political figures to renowned intellectuals and philanthropic visionaries. Get ready for unexpected and innovative thinking. Get ready to be inspired to new heights. And get ready to have an incredible time doing it.

Go to www.generalassembly.org to get the latest program info and to register now!

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

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Any questions - Call Rabbi Steven Saks at (302)762-2705 or office@akse.org

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