August 29, 2014 / 3 Elul 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...

After more than 50 days of hostilities by Gaza terrorists, Israel received welcome news this Tuesday that Hamas had finally agreed to an indefinite cease-fire.

While we all hope this current cease-fire will hold, we cannot forget that since July 8, more than 4,500 rockets and mortars were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip.

These attacks forced more than 80 percent of Israel's population into bomb shelters, with rockets reaching as far as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Remarkably, Israel's new, multi-tiered rocket defense system (developed with help from the United States) intercepted a reported 90 percent of rockets headed for densely populated civilian areas.

Please find below links to this week's news and commentary from a variety of news sources;

An Open Letter to Critics of Israel (Video)

Hamas victory celebrations should not be easily dismissed

Pain and Gain for Palestinians and Israelis Post Gaza War

An Insider's Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth

Hamas Vows to Re-Arm for "Devastating Battle of Liberation"

Steve Wozniak calls trip to Israel 'one of my best experiences ever'

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TOGETHER We Are Federation.

Shabbat Shalom,

Seth J. Katzen

Photo: Haim Zach/GPO

PM Netanyahu sums up Operation Protective Edge

Upon the establishment of theceasefire, I can say that there is a major military achievement here, as well as a major diplomatic achievement for the State of Israel. Hamas was hit hard and it did not receive even a single one of the conditions that it set for a ceasefire, not even one. As Prime Minister of Israel, I hold the supreme responsibility for the security of Israel's citizens and this is what guided my colleagues - Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz - and I during each stage of Operation Protective Edge. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the cooperation and the joint work for the security of Israel's citizens.

From the first moment we set a clear goal: The goal was to strike hard at Hamas and the terrorist organizations and in so doing bring prolonged quiet to all Israeli citizens. I can say that Hamas was indeed hit very hard. First of all, we destroyed the network of attack tunnels that it built over the years. I would like to make it clear that we introduced the ground force for this goal. When the mission was completed, when the IDF reported to us that this mission had been completed, we pulled the force back in order to deny Hamas the possibility of killing our soldiers or abducting them, goals that it very much aspired to.

The Projected Image: The Jewish Experience on Film

TCM proudly presents The Projected Image: The Jewish Experience on Film, a weekly showcase of movies focusing on Jewish history and heritage as portrayed on screen. An extension of TCM's popular Race and Hollywood franchise, this showcase features introductions by Dr. Eric Goldman, an expert on Yiddish, Israeli and Jewish film; and founder and president of Ergo Media, a video publishing company specializing in Jewish and Israeli video. Goldman is also the author of The American Jewish Story Through Cinema (2013) and Visions, Images and Dreams: Yiddish Film Past and Present (2011). Read More

General Assembly

November 9-11, 2014

National Harbor, MD

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 - Final Game on Sunday, August 31st

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 31

Siegel JCC softball field.

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

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