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Our national system has been exploring new models of allocating our collective funds to global needs. Notice that I use the word "global" as opposed to "overseas". The concept is that we, as a Jewish people, have common needs and concerns wherever we may be geographically and that…
"Don't go it alone" "Do Not Separate Yourself from the Community" - Pirkei Avot “United we Stand, Divided we Fall” "The Good of the Many Outweighs the Good of the Few, or the One" - Mr. Spock So many great quotations talk about our need to be with others. It's what community…
Over 110 people turned out for the second Jewish Business and Professionals Networking event on Tuesday evening. It was phenomenal to see all types of professionals coming together under the proverbial Federation "banner" to meet each other. This initiative is gaining real traction as a…
One of our fantastic lay leaders came to visit me last week. This is someone with whom I love to speak. He has insight and history which help inform me as a professional. Beyond that, he’s just a great guy. He said to me that I am always so positive in my weekly messages. He…
It's hard to remember to type 2012 and not 2011 in the subject lines of my emails. I know it will probably take me weeks until it becomes a true habit. We all have good habits and bad habits. They have formed over our lifetimes. They are tough to change even when we have the right…
