September 12, 2014 / 17 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...

This past Sunday, eight women from our community attended the International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC) in New York. Community leader and Federation Past-President, Suzanne Barton Grant, was the National ILOJC Co-Chair and Caryl Marcus-Stape received the prestigious Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award, the highest recognition for women in the Federation system. Thanks to Delegation Chair Michelle Margules for leading the Delaware contingency.

On Monday morning, community leadership representing Federation, our five beneficiary agencies and synagogues from North Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach, met with county, state and federal law enforcement officials for a special Security Briefing. It provided an excellent forum to understand the realities and complexities Jewish institutions face every day. The briefing also solidified the strong safety and security preparations and measures we have in place on the Jewish Community Campus.

On Tuesday, our Community Shlicha, Lior Ron, attended a special dinner at Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth who hosted leadership from Christians United For Israel (CUFI). Special thanks to AKSE Rabbi Steven Saks and Susan Warner from Olive Tree Ministries for coordinating this effort.

On Wednesday I attended two key conference calls - An Israel Action Network Teleconference regarding college campuses and the delegitimization of Israel. College campuses have long been a key arena for attempts by the BDS movement to delegitimize the state of Israel. Following the conflict in Gaza this summer, we expect to see a large spike in anti-Israel activities, particularly in student senate resolutions calling for universities to divest holdings from certain companies doing business with Israel.

The second call,"In the Aftermath of the Ceasefire Agreement with Hamas", featured Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Hundreds of people dialed in to hear the Ambassador share his experiences advocating for Israel in the UN and reflect on the ramifications for Israel in the aftermath of Operation Protective Edge. Click Here to listen and download a recording of the call.

Later Wednesday afternoon, I attended the one-year anniversary celebration of Lodge Lane Assisted Living. Our community is very fortunate to have a continuum of care from baby to bubbe. Mazal Tov to David Driban, President of the The Kutz Home, Executive Director, Karen Friedman, and The Kutz Home leadership.

Thank you to those who attended last night's Candidates Forum, co-sponsored by Federation's Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) and the Wilmington Chapter of Hadassah. Special thanks to Forum Moderator/Michael Sigman, JCRC Chair/John Elzufon, JCRC Director/Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt, Candidates Forum Chair/Sandi Townsend, Wilmington Hadassah President/Orly Wallach and Wilmington Chapter of Hadassah for ensuring a seamless program.

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

Statement by the President on ISIL

Israel Must Put Security First

ISIS is spreading, experts warn

Hamas may break taboo and seek to negotiate with Israel, leader says

2 weeks after conflict, Hamas power vacuum not filled

Countdown to the new 9/11

Ferguson-Gaza comparison is way off mark (Mark Wagman's Letter to the Editor 9.9.14)

Yesterday marked the 13th anniversary of 9/11. We remember, reflect & recommit to honoring those we lost by living with compassion, empathy & love.

TOGETHER We Are Federation.

Shabbat Shalom,

Seth J. Katzen

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An Extra Day of Summer

Sunday, September 14th from 2:00-5:00PM

Siegel JCC Outdoor Campus

Bagels & Briefings with Jonathan Adelman

"Israel: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times."

Tuesday, September 16th - 8:30AM

Siegel JCC Auditorium

Free and Open to the Community

YLD/PJ Library Present

"Apples & Honey"

Sunday, September 21st - 3:00PM

Linvilla Orchards

Young Leadership Division's

Rosh Hashana Wine Tasting

Tuesday, September 23rd - 5:00PM

Siegel JCC Courtyard

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

Congregation Beth Shalom Men's Club

"Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American"

National Museum of American Jewish History

Sunday, October 19th -

Guided Tour begins at 2:30PM

The community is welcome to join the CBS Men's Club for a private tour of this fascinating exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Tickets are only $18/adult $15/Youth 13-21 $11/Children Under 13. Click on banner to order. For questions or more information, please email David Fruchtman DFruchtman@gmail.com

General Assembly

November 9-11, 2014

National Harbor, MD

Jennifer Steinberg, Delegation Chair

Summer has all but disappeared and we will be dipping apples in honey in the blink of an eye. Before you start mapping out your holiday logistics, take a moment now to register for the GA!

Confirmed speakers include: Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer, award-winning political correspondents Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell, Academy Award winning actress and activist, Marlee Matlin and more. They will be there, will you?

Our fantastic program is up and ready for perusal on our website and new speakers and exciting events are being added all the time.

Get ready to be inspired. What are you waiting for? Register today.

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

Jewish Community Softball - Season Extended until September 21st!

By popular demand, softball season has been extended into September. Come join the fun 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

September 14 and 21

Siegel JCC softball field.

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

Temple Beth El Seeking Synagogue Administrator

Temple Beth El in Newark, DE is seeking a synagogue administrator to run a busy office and facility: organized, independent, enthusiastic individual with strong people, management, and computer skills. Position requires interaction with Rabbi, Education Director, staff, Board of Directors, auxiliary groups, and congregants.

Familiarity with Jewish customs and life cycle events is required. Send cover letter and resume to tbe@tbede.org

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