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Marc's Remarks

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Passover of Learning

I hope everyone is enjoying their Passover. I can hear my father saying, “Almost done. I can finally have my real cake and eat it too.” (Federation is closed tomorrow in observance of the late days of Pesach.)

Success in Washington

Tonight marks the beginning of Passover and the first seder. I hope that you and your family (and friends) enjoy the special evening.

Lots of Faiths

Last night, I had the pleasure or participating in our community’s 19th annual Intergroup Passover Seder. This event, generously funded by the Emily Georges Gottfried Fund, the Jewish Federation, and the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, is one of the highlights of the year.

INSPECTION TRIP

As you read this I am on a plane flying back from a wonderful four day trip to Israel. I was here with community leaders, Priscilla and Tony Kostiner, Kathy Davis-Weiner and Michael Weiner, and my colleague Caron Blau Rothstein on an “inspection trip.”

Where's the Beef

Earlier this week, someone sent me a very fun, cute, and short video (please watch), created by two Portlanders (and BB Camp alumnae). It is a video about a group of seniors in Palm Desert who celebrate Shabbat at a local Wendy’s restaurant. Yep – Wendy’s the hamburger place.