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IN THIS ISSUE JEWISH VOICE AUG 2017 28 7 15 7 THE WALL Two opinion pieces look at the politics and practicalities of policies at the Kotel and how it impacts the Jewish communities in Israel and the Diaspora 12 JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL Sweet sounds of music flowed at the 1st Annual Jewish Music Festival 15 JEWISH SCENE Look who we’ve “scene” around 12 our community 40 28 THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: EDUCATION ON THE COVER Transitions: back to school or back into Some may recognize this month’s playful cover art from guest lecturer Hanoch Piven. the classroom – and digital learning, too Piven shared his inspiration with the Delaware community on February 19, 2017 for a Family Friendly Workshop. The colorful and witty illustrations of the talented Israeli artist have appeared throughout the last 25 years on both sides of the Atlantic, in most major magazines, newspapers, children’s books, and advertising campaigns. 40 MAH JONGG!!! Piven created this illustration on the iPad using his app Faces iMake Right Brain One BAM...two CRACK...four DOT Creativity, which was awarded a Parents Choice Silver Award and has been on the top of the Education Charts at the Apple App Store for many years. Piven has taught Millons enjoy the popular game and lectured extensively about creativity in many venues and art schools around the world. More on Hanoch Piven can be found at pivenworld.com. COMM.UNITY 5 NEXT GEN 35 JERUSALEM POST CROSSWORD PUZZLE 42 IN EACH ISSUE OPINION 7 NOSH ON THIS 37 LIFE CYCLES: FED FOCUS 12 RABBIS’ VOICES 38 OBITUARIES 43 JEWISH SCENE 15 CANDLE LIGHTING COMMUNITY TIMES 39 AGENCY UPDATES 23 CALENDAR 46 JEWISH LIFE 40 FEATURE: REFLECTIONS 47 EDUCATION 28 ShalomDelaware.org July 2017August | SHALOM 2017 | JEWISH DELAWARE VOICE | | 113 WE ARE STRONGER Every day of every year, the Jewish Federation of Delaware works with local, national and inter- national agencies to transform lives and deliver hope, dignity and comfort to millions of people in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley, in Israel and around the world. Please support the Annual Campaign and Create A Jewish Legacy so Federation and our local agencies and overseas partners can continue T improving our world Today, Tomorrow and TOGETHER. 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By working together, we (Einstein Day) serving K-5 students are able to ensure Jewish life survives and help forge a solid foundation in Jewish There are also myriad adult educational thrives in our community. education and culture. In addition, you can opportunities available through the find two BBYO chapters on campus every Siegel JCC including the Delaware Valley We hope you noticed our updated look Wednesday evening during the school year Learning Institute (DVLI) and ongoing that began last month via our annual providing a connection to our teens as cultural programs. Federation’s JCRC Shalom Delaware Jewish Community well as additional chapters in Newark and provides our periodic Bagels & Briefings Guide to Life in Delaware and the West Chester, PA. Our community also has and Wine & Wisdom programs to Brandywine Valley. We’ve gone to a a C-Teen program for teens on alternating stimulate Jewish hearts and minds. 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