Spies Like Us?
It is hard for me to believe that 30 years ago today I celebrated my bar mitzvah at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Orlando, Florida. Looking back, it was one of the proudest days of my life.
Marc's Remarks
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There are Special People
There are special people…and then there are special people. On Wednesday morning our community lost one of those very special ones, Henry Blauer.
Time Flies When You're Having Fun
Hard for me to believe – On June 1, 1994, 18 years ago today, I started my professional career in the Federation movement at THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore (yes, that is what it is called).
Difficult Decisions Not Made Lightly
Following months of site visits, review of informational and financial packets, directed questions, and deliberations among a diverse group of community volunteers, the Jewish Federation met with its partner agencies to talk about their projected allocations (all based on our Annual…
The Talks
My 77-year old father is currently visiting from Orlando, Florida – he, of course, is focused on spending time with his grandchildren.