Marc's Remarks

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From Abigail to Anat

Tuesday, President Barack Obama was re-elected to lead our country for the next four years. As I watched the election returns come in I was fascinated by the exit poll data about how different ethnic and religious groups voted.

We Are Fortunate

Sunday night was a wonderful night for our community. Federation’s Campaign Kick-Off Event, chaired by Lauren Goldstein, was an incredible success with nearly 500 people in attendance, including many who attended a Federation event for the first time.

The Opera and the Oreo

Over the past two years, you have heard me talk about the need to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs and interests while working to attract new audiences and keep traditionalists happy.

Feedback Makes Us Better

Long ago, someone told me that the greatest gift anyone can ever give you is honest and frank feedback. I must tell you that the most important professional feedback I have received since starting my job at the Jewish Federation came from Merritt Yoelin and Bobbie Fields.

DOUBLE Your Pleasure - Exciting News

EXCITING NEWS! As you know, the Jewish Federation is quickening the pace of our community’s Annual Campaign by trying to raise $2.5 million between October and November.