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October 24, 2014 / 30 Tishrei 5775
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On Monday evening I attended a "GA Pep Rally" at the home of Robin Kauffman Saran in an effort of educating and inspiring community members to attend the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly - November 9th-11th in National Harbor, MD. Jenn Steinberg is serving as our Delegation Chair and encourages you to join us in DC. Please see below article for more information or click here for the GA website. 
 
Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) Director, Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt, accompanied more than 40 community clergy to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday sponsored by the Halina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee (HEC). Women who attended the International Lion of Judah Conference last month gathered at the home of Caryl Marcus-Stape to share their experiences and discuss implementing best practices in Delaware. Our community is well represented on a national level with Suzanne Grant, Robin Kauffman Saran and Connie Sugarman all serving on National Women's Philanthropy with each holding leadership positions. 

Last night was Federation's inaugural Men's Nite Out "Scotch and Steak" event at the Buena Vista Conference Center in Newcastle. The former Governor's Mansion provided the perfect setting for attendees to network, learn more about Federation and the difference we make locally and globally. We also heard from renowned scotch whiskey connoisseur and columnist Joshua London. Special thanks to our Co-Chairs, Chris Alonzo and Michael Longwill, as well as Federation staff Wendy Berger and Andrea Bock for ensuring a seamless and memorable evening.
 
This morning I will be meeting with the Executive Directors of our five local beneficiary agencies; Albert Einstein Academy, Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Siegel JCC, The Kutz Home and University of Delaware Hillel. Through Federation's Annual Campaign we allocate critical funding to our local agencies and programs every year. Support the 2014 Annual Campaign today with your tax-deductible gift via our secure website by clicking here.
 
Federation also supports myriad programs in Israel including our special partnership in Arad. Through our alliance with the Ethiopian National Project (ENP), we are now supporting the ENP SPACE Scholastic Assistance Program that is MUCH more than just scholastic assistance! It's about preparing for a better future, developing the will to be a part of and give back to Israeli society, as well as broadening horizons through extracurricular activities. Learn more about ENP SPACE here. 

On Sunday I will join more than 50 community leaders comprised of Federation's Board of Directors as well as the boards of our beneficiary agencies and synagogues for Leadership Training. Jonah Halper, author of, "Date Your Donors," will be the featured speaker and facilitator. Later that afternoon, Federation's Ben-Gurion Society will be having a program at the Delaware Nature Center featuring former Olympic Canadian Swimmer, Karen James, who will share her story about the 1972 Munich Olympics. Special thanks to BGS Chairs, Lauren and George Danneman. 
 
Below please find links to this week's news and commentary from a variety of media sources;
 
 

Parliament shooting shocks Canada (The Washington Post)

 

The Islamic Republic and Islamic State (The Jerusalem Post)
 

 
 


 

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Dancing In Jaffa
Theatre N At Nemours
October 31 - November 2, 2014
Fri. 4PM | Sat. 11AM, 5PM | Sun. 11AM

 

Directed by Hilla Medalia

partially subtitled
1 hr 28 mins, rated NR

Renowned ball-room dancer Pierre Dulaine takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his city of birth, Jaffa, to teach Jewish and Palestinian Israelis to dance and compete together.

Click here for more information.

 

Congregation Beth Emeth Brotherhood
"The State of Israel" presented by Community Shlicha Lior Ron
Congregation Beth Emeth 
Sunday, November 2, 2014 |
9:00 - 10:30 AM

Come meet our Community young emissary, Lior Ron, who will talk about Israeli society and conflicts, and answer your questions.

You can learn about her on the Jewish Federation of Delaware's website.

Breakfast will be available a la carte. All CBE members and the community are welcome to attend. 

Please contact Steve Zimmerman at 302-762-2976 or zimross@comcast.net if you plan to come.
 
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!
ELECTION DAY 
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 

Your vote is your voice as an American citizen. It's your opportunity to be heard, to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions and to have a say in important issues that affect your community.

On Election Day, every vote matters.

Don't forget to vote on November 4th!
 
Jazz Kabbalat Shabbat
Congregation Beth Emeth
November 7, 2014 | 8:00PM
Free and Open to the Community

Join us for amazing Shabbat services and music as we kick off Israel Jazzphest with Seeds of Sun! The Israeli JazzPhest is Philadelphia's premiere showcase for presenting the eclectic world of Israeli Jazz and World music. Sponsored by the Israeli Consulate and hosted by Congregation Beth Emeth, Jazzphest kicks off with world-renowned band Seeds of Sun. Join us for amazing Shabbat filled with music and love for Israel!
 

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

 

Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly

November 9-11, 2014

National Harbor, MD

Jennifer Steinberg, Delegation Chair
  

  
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!

 

Congregation Beth Shalom Men's Club
"Not Just For Men - Fall's Men's Club Brunch/Presentation"
Sunday, November 9th
at 10:00 AM

The community is welcome to attend this fascinating and informative presentation by the renowned sex therapist, relationship counselor, and author, Dr. Debra Laino. Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast. Mimosas will be served.  

For questions or more information, please email David Fruchtman at DFruchtman@gmail.com

The Delaware Historical Society and the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware present

Rabbi Ferdinand Leopold Sarner - A First-Person Interpretation

Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 PM

Research Library, 505 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Rabbi David Wucher performs a first-person interpretation of the first active duty Jewish chaplain in the Civil War, Rabbi Ferdinand Leopold Sarner of the 54th New York Regiment in the Union Army.

 

Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reservations required.

 

For more information, please call 302-655-7161 or email deinfo@dehistory.org

 

Free parking provided by Colonial Parking 6th & Shipley streets

        

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