Marc's Remarks

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Now Is The Time

I often get asked, “Why should I support the Jewish Federation?”

Measure 101

Although there has not been much news about it yet, ballot Measure 101 will be voted on in a special election in January.

70 and #Doing Good - Proud Of It

On behalf of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland we are grateful to the 100 volunteers who joined us at the Oregon Food Bank on #DoingTuesday earlier this week.

A Time for Thanks

In keeping with the tradition of giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for all the wonderful people who allow me to share my life with them: my family, my friends, my colleagues and people like you. I am extremely thankful for the privilege of doing what I do and for having so…

Los Angeles Learnings

This past week, nine volunteer and professional leaders from our Jewish community attended the annual Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) General Assembly (GA) in Los Angeles.