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Giving Tuesday
  • GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021.
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Kutz Foundation Support Provides Boost

The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware is pleased to announce a grant from the Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation for the Coxe House renovation project.  News of the grant was welcomed by officers and board of directors of the JHSD.

JHSD archivist, Gail Pietrzyk, reported, “With the COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to pick up our mail as often as we would  like.  It was a terrific boost to everyone to find such generous support from our members and the Jewish community in our mailbox.”  Additional donations for the Coxe House and for the JHSD were also received.

The JHSD Board has been working on many of the preparations that are needed for this change. The by-laws of the 501(c)3 organization have been updated, a policy and procedure manual is under review and updated membership and financial management systems are taking shape.

“We have not only outgrown our space,” said archivist Pietrzyk, “we’ve outgrown our shoestring, bare-bones operation and the board has been amazing.  They have worked very hard to help us reach this goal and prepare for the future. The generosity of the community and the dedication of everyone who has worked for this is so encouraging.  I love the stories I find in the JHSD collections. So many of the organizations in the Jewish community started with someone who had an idea to serve the community and the determination and passion to get others involved.  And those stories are not found only in the past. I see it happening today, for our work, and I am so happy to be a part of it.”

Work on the renovation project are moving forward and bids from contractors will be opened next month.

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It’s Giving Tuesday

It’s Giving Tuesday, the day we give back to organizations that we believe in — and we hope you will consider a donation to the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware.

Our Fall 2018 newsletter was just released and mailed to our members. You can read a copy here and learn about all the exciting developments at the JHSD.  We want to do more and reach more members of our community in our efforts to preserve the documents, and tell the stories of Delaware’s Jewish community.

Your tax-deductible donation will make a big difference for the future of the JHSD. As we move forward towards an exciting future, demonstrating the support of our members and growing our membership is so important.

Become a member today and support a future of preserving the past.



or you may make your check payable to Jewish Historical Society of Delaware. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible under IRS guidelines.

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
505 North Market Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801

The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware is a Beneficiary Agency of The Jewish Federation of Delaware