Marc's Remarks

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Bregman Pederson & Balfour

One hundred years ago yesterday, Arthur Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary, sent a letter to Lord Walter Rothschild...

Mikvah For All

I am delighted and ecstatic to share that Rachel’s Well Community Mikvah, on the Schnitzer Family Campus, will open on November 1.

Thoughts on Threats

Ever read an article in the newspaper that gets you really thinking?

More Holidays, More Things Happening

One of the most important things to me as the CEO of the Jewish Federation is to provide professional development opportunities for my team. I am delighted that Ben Winkleblack, our Director of Finance, just Co-Chaired the national Finance Technology and Professionals Institute (FTPI)…

Jewish Community Relations Works

Over the holidays I spoke to several people about the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). It is one of the most important functions of the Jewish Federation and has a long history of success in our community.