Tragedy -- Again
Understanding we had two horrible tragedies yesterday, I do want to share a bit about Sukkot. The festival of Sukkot is supposed to be the most joyous of the three biblically mandated festivals (not so easy at the moment)...
Marc's Remarks
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Israel and the Square
I hope that everyone had a meaningful Yom Kippur and will have a wonderful and healthy 5776. The Jewish Federation has started its 100 Days of Impact for our Annual Campaign. To date, our campaign already stands at $700,000 – an impressive beginning since we really just started our efforts.
Good Behavior
On Rosh Hashanah, according to Jewish belief, God writes down all of the events that will occur during the coming year, including births, deaths, and good and bad fortune. Until God “closes the book” at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, we all have the opportunity to change our coming fate…
The New Year and Beyond
It is hard to believe the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is already here. This is a time of reflection – personal, professional and communal. How can I be a better husband, father and person? How can I be a stronger communal leader? And what can the Jewish Federation do to strengthen our…
Time Flies When Having Fun
It's hard to believe I will be celebrating my fifth anniversary as the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation on September 1. The Jewish Federation is very proud of its accomplishments over the past five years. We have worked hard to respond to voices in our community and continue to…