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Eight Days and Nights —Eight Community Lights

We light a candle on the first night of Hanukkah for Einstein Day—the only Jewish day school in Delaware—fostering inquisitive learners, critical thinkers, and dynamic leaders.

On the second night of Hanukkah, we light a candle for the Siegel JCC and their Early Childhood Center, who nurture Jewish belonging and encourage social, physical, and intellectual growth in an environment guided by Jewish values and culture.

We light a candle on the third night of Hanukkah for Jewish Family Services of Delaware, who provide critical care management and community education, guided by Jewish values, to strengthen the well-being of the individual, family, and community. 

On the fourth night of Hanukkah, we light a candle for Kutz Senior Living Campus and the KSLC Auxiliary, who recognize that growing older is a special time in life. They provide a continuum of care with sensitivity and compassion steeped in Jewish tradition and values.

We light a candle on the fifth night of Hanukkah for the University of Delaware Hillel and UD Chabad, who pave the way for students to have meaningful Jewish experiences. UD Hillel and UD Chabad serve as focal points of Jewish life on campus.

On the sixth night of Hanukkah, we light a candle for Israel and our overseas partners, the Jewish Agency for Israel, including our Partnership2Gether (P2G) sister city in Mitzpe Ramon; the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC); World ORT; and Leket Israel (Food Bank).

We light a candle on the seventh night of Hanukkah for our synagogues throughout the First State—Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, Chabad Center of Delaware, Chabad of Southern Delaware, Congregation Beth Emeth, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Beth Sholom of Dover, Seaside Jewish Community, Temple Beth El, and our Community Havurahs.

And, on the eighth night of Hanukkah, we light a candle for a strong Annual Campaign to meet today’s needs and creating a Jewish Legacy that ensures our Jewish future.

The impact of Jewish Federation of Delaware is extraordinary. Together with our community-wide network of organizations we help care for people in need, nurture and sustain the Jewish community, and respond to emergencies here in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel, and around the world.

Thanks to your continued and generous support, We Grow Stronger TOGETHER As One.

Chag Sameach,
The Officers, Board of Directors, and staff of the Jewish Federation of Delaware.