Marc's Remarks

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There Is So Much

I am writing my remarks this week on a plane ride to Orlando, Florida (where I grew up) for a family bat mitzvah.

Learning from a Special Man

Some people are great teachers. Others are great doers. And a very rare few are a combination of both.

A Tale of Two Communities

We are fortunate to live in the United States of America. 

A Decent Proposal

On February 15, Federation announced a Request for Proposal for new and innovative ideas for Jewish Portland with up to $300,000 available for Community Impact Grants (CIG).

Our Future Is Bright

This past Monday evening, at my invitation, I had the pleasure of meeting with 16 young adult leaders (I was the only one in the room over the age of 40) from across our Jewish community.