If you read this piece I write weekly, you’ll notice that I very deliberately and often describe much of our work with young adults.  I find our engagement of our younger generations exciting and motivational.  It is all about our collective future.
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Our family seder was exactly the same as previous years - but different.  How can something be the same and different at the same time?
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Good Deeds Day was a tremendous success.  Over 700 volunteers came out last Sunday to give back to worthy organizations that help clients in need throughout our region.  For over 250 of those who volunteered, this was their first time participating in a Federation volunteer experience.  The Jewish Federation Volunteer Center is definitely achieving one of its primary goals of connecting more members of our community with our community and with each other. 
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Impact.  That's what we are looking for from the dollars we invest in programs and agencies.  I experienced and witnessed the impact of our financial investment this past week while sitting with a group of undergraduate students who participated in Birthright Israel during their winter break.
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