Marc's Remarks

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Shalom Bayit

Campaign 2015 is here! It begins this Sunday with Super Sunday at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Come by for an hour…connect with community members…and start our community’s campaign with a great beginning.

Off and Running

Well, Labor Day has passed. That means school is in session, no more wearing white shoes, and in many people’s minds, the summer is over. It also means we are “off and running” with an exciting year ahead for our Jewish community and your Jewish Federation.

Proud Father

When younger, many of us had to listen to the “pearls of wisdom” our parents would often share.

Sirens Again

It is that time of the year when we want to make the most out of the final weeks of the summer. Many people are enjoying vacations…offices seem quieter…and people are enjoying the beautiful weather. Unfortunately, these summer weeks have been unsettling in Israel. The sirens are now cont…

Teen Beat

On ‎August 18, 1983, as I was entering 9th grade, I went to the Orlando Jewish Community Center and joined AZA (Aleph Zadik Aleph -- the boys component of BBYO). From that date my life took a very important turn.