September 19, 2014 / 24 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.

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Photo: Donna Harlev

This past Sunday afternoon, the Siegel JCC, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new JLoop, Volleyball Courts and High Ropes Course. Yasher koach to Siegel JCC President, Michelle Silberglied, Executive Director, Ivy Harlev, sponsors, donors and the JCC leadership. The Siegel JCC is a valued beneficiary agency of Federation.

Photo: Andrea Bock

On Monday evening, Federation held its inaugural Solomon Society event at the home of Reiko and Barry Kayne with featured speaker, Jonathan Adelman, a well-known expert in Middle Eastern and International affairs.

Federation's Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) hosted a Bagels & Briefing on Tuesday morning with Jonathan Adelman who presented, "Israel - The Best of Times, The Worst of Times." Thanks to JCRC Chair, John Elzufon, and JCRC Director, Ellen Bernhardt, for coordinating this important program.

On Tuesday evening, CTeen held its Kickoff Event at the Siegel JCC. CTeen is a Jewish Teen Network that meets bimonthly throughout the school year. Events are for teens ages 13 - 18 and include fun social activities, engaging community service projects, international shabbatons, pizza and nosh, debate sessions, and more! Jewish Federation of Delaware's Jewish Education initiative partially funds CTeen in Delaware.

On Wednesday afternoon, Community Shlicha, Lior Ron, met with Albert Einstein Academy students to coordinate a Rosh Hashana treasure hunt activity. Nest week, Lior will be working with the AEA 3rd grade class in a holiday card exchange with students from our sister city in Arad, Israel.

Federation held its first Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings of the fiscal year on Wednesday evening. Thanks to the leadership of Federation President, Jack Blumenfeld, and Annual Campaign Chair, David Margules, our leadership is poised for continued success and growth.

Create A Jewish Legacy, a program of Federation and Jewish Fund for the Future, held its Cabinet meeting Thursday morning. This innovative initiative helps communities build and enhance its endowments to ensure the Jewish community is here Today, Tomorrow and TOGETHER.

Later this morning, Federation's Jewish Fund For The Future's Board of Trustees will be having its first meeting of the fiscal year. Thanks to JFF Chair, Bob Pincus, for his continued guidance and counsel in building our community endowment fund. If you are interested in learning more about Creating A Jewish Legacy, please contact Andrea Bock at 302/427-2100 or andrea@shalomdel.org.

Join Federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD) and PJ Library parents for our annual Apples & Honey event at Linvilla Orchards on Sunday afternoon. YLD is also hosting a Rosh Hashana Wine Tasting Event in the Siegel JCC courtyard on Tuesday, September 23 at 5:00 PM.

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

Freshmen Fest 2014 reaches 150 new Jewish students at UD (UD Daily)

Netanyahu: Iran behind cyber attacks on Israel (Jerusalem Post)

93-year-old former Auschwitz guard charged (Times of Israel)

The War Between ISIS and al-Qaeda for Supremacy of the Global Jihadist Movement (The Washington Institute)

UN evacuates all troops from Golan as Syria fighting worsens (Times of Israel)

What's Behind Germany's New Anti-Semitism (New York Times)

Israel Can't Do Without US Jewry (eJewishPhilanthropy)

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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 at DFruchtman@gmail.com

Voices of the Generations: This is Your Life

November 8, 2014 | 2:00 P.M.

Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street, Dover DE 19901

The Biggs Museum (Dover, DE) is proud to host a lecture and screening by Julie Kohner entitled Voices of the Generations on November 8, 2014 at 2 PM on the museum's first floor .

After the war, the speaker's parents, Hanna and Walter Kohner of Czechoslovakia, were reunited in California where Walter found work on This is Your Life, a popular TV program recounting the lives of guests through surprise visits with their friends and families. Hanna, a survivor of five concentration camps, was featured on a 1953 episode of This is Your Life and made history as the first Holocaust survivor to share her story on American national television.

Julie Kohner will play her mother's episode during this program and discuss the impact of this artistic medium on America's growing understanding of the Holocaust. Her parents went on to write a book about their unique experience of survival and reunion, as debuted on This is Your Life, entitled Hannah and Walter, A Love Story which will also be discussed.

For more information, visit www.biggsmuseum.org

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

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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