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VOLUME 5 | NUMBER 3 MARCH 2026
The Joseph & Marion Greenbaum Scholarship provides support for deserving students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Israel. JOSEPH & MARION GREENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP
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22 A Family Tree “Few people in the Jewish community in Delaware embodied ‘Jewish joy and pride’ quite as strongly as Louis and Faith Brown.” In their memory, members of the Brown family share what it means to carry on that legacy of giving and Jewish pride. 28 A Home-Away- From-Home At the foundation of Mid-County Senior Center, founder Sally Williams planted roots of kehillah, mitzvah, and a
26 The Invisible Years For many young Jews, growing up means finding ways to meaningfully engage in Judaism on their own terms. When there’s a break in the infrastructure, these individuals can lose touch with the community, straying further away the longer it persists. Read on to learn how grad students at University of Delaware and the Jewish Grad Organization work to ensure that graduate school doesn’t become an isolating, disconnected part of life.
This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years–and can range up to $2,000 or more each year. Historically, over 40% of applicants receive scholarships.
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30 From Wandering to Rooted Creating your own sense of community is no easy feat. JMU senior Emily Simon tells the story of how she and other undergrad students revitalized their
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respect and love for her “neighbors.” 47 years after the non-profit’s inception, Sally’s granddaughter, Haley, carries on the mission. Read on as Haley shares the legacy her grandmother left and how Mid-County helps seniors to “Age Well!” .
school’s Hillel and the impact it’s had across campus.
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JCRC: Transmitting Courage in Jewish Tradition “Courage is deeply embedded in the Jewish psyche and woven into the fabric of Jewish tradition.” Rabbi Ellen Bernhardt teaches us how we pass bravery and resilience from generation to generation. HEALTH & WELLNESS: Help! I’m Old! Laugh along with Ken Kirsh, as the writer shares some humorous ruminations on how roles can change as parents age.
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Crossword Puzzle
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