In our tradition, we are taught that our physical and mental well-being are the vessels through which we perform the work of tikkun olam (repairing the world). This month, as we focus on health and wellness, we reflect on how nurturing our individual health directly sustains the vitality of our entire community.
At the Federation, we believe that building a thriving community starts with healthy individuals. Whether it is supporting mental health awareness or ensuring our seniors have access to the care and social connections they need, our mission is to protect and enhance Jewish life at every stage. Thanks to our beneficiary agencies and partners, we provide critical social services to our community.
True wellness cannot be discussed without acknowledging the heavy toll which rising antisemitism and hate take on our hearts and minds. When we feel forced to conceal our identities or navigate daily life with hypervigilance, it drains our spiritual and physical vitality.
We recognize that this ‘vigilance’ is a form of trauma. This is why the Federation’s commitment to your wellness includes both security and soul-care. Through our Community Security Campaign, we work to ensure your physical safety, while our beneficiary agency wellness initiatives provide the communal support necessary to heal the anxiety and isolation which hate aims to create.
True wellness is not a solo journey. It is found in the “golden path” of balance (shvil hazahav) and in the power of our collective responsibility. I encourage you to take time to rest, recharge, and reconnect. By prioritizing our health today, we ensure we have the strength to serve, celebrate, and grow for years to come.
We Grow Stronger TOGETHER As One.
With gratitude,
Seth J. Katzen
President & CEO, Jewish Federation of Delaware
To learn more, please visit our Beneficiary Agencies:: Siegel JCC www.SiegelJCC.org
Jewish Family Services of Delaware www.JFSdelaware.org Kutz Senior Living Campus www.KutzSeniorLiving.org Albert Einstein Academy www.EinsteinDay.org University of Delaware Hillel www.UDhillel.org
