Marc's Remarks

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Divesting From Cherished Relationships

Our community lost a special man and extraordinary Jewish professional in Alvin Rackner, who served as Executive Director of Jewish Family and Child Service from 1966-1993.

In Case You Missed the Annual Meeting

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the three abducted teens, Gilad Shaer, Eyal Yifrah and Naftali Fraenkel and their families.

Proud

Join me on Thursday, June 19 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Zidell Hall at the Rose Schnitzer Manor for the 94th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland.

Did You Make Your Bed Today

I hope you enjoyed the Shavuot holiday. On May 17, Admiral William H. McRaven, ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command, gave the commencement address at the University of Texas at Austin. Excerpts from his speech were printed in the Wall Street Journal.

Jewish Portland Tomorrow-The Report

In January, I shared with the community an idea for Jewish Portland Tomorrow (JPT) developed by a group of leading philanthropists.