Quotes by Mark Charendoff

“We need to become more aware of how rapidly the definitions of what it means to be Jewish are changing. The philanthropic community must not shy away from confronting the difficult issues of identity and continuity these transformations raise.”

“The story is these brand new donors to the scene. Its not about spending 50 cents to get a dollar. The point was identifying people who could keep giving year after year into the future. So its 50 cents hopefully to get $10.”

“I think there is certainly a renewed interest in day schools as a mechanism for meeting the challenges of ensuring a positive Jewish identity in the next generation. I think the question was always, is that interest deep or wide?”