The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville extends a warm “welcome back!” to Mark Freedman who will be the organization’s Interim CEO. Mark was the Federation’s executive director for seven years before his retirement in 2018. His permanent home is in Parkland, Florida, but he will be spending plenty of time in Nashville in the coming months.
Among Freedman’s duties will be to play a key role in the search for a new permanent CEO. Federation President Aron Karabel says it is exciting to have Freedman back in the community. “With decades of experience in the Jewish Federation system, unique ability to build community, and deep relationships in and around Nashville, I know he will be an asset over these next few months to help us exceed our annual campaign goal, support and mentor our incredible professional staff, and find our next CEO.”
Freedman is happy to be back in Nashville and to continue to serve the Jewish community. “The Jewish Federation has always been, and will continue to be, the lead agency convening Jews of all backgrounds to express their commitment to Jewish values and Jewish life. The Jewish Federation is the catalyst that serves to reinforce and strengthen all of K'lal Yisrael. We should be very proud of all that we do, and it is an honor to stand with you in fulfilling our sacred mission, our bold vision, and our ambitious goals.”
Karabel says he is looking forward to working with Freedman again. “Though our community has significantly changed and grown since Mark was last here, I’m confident that he will successfully expand the Federation’s reach through engagement and outreach.”
You will hear more from Mark in the coming weeks but if you would like to connect with him, his email address is: markfreedman51@gmail.com, and his cell phone number is
210-410-1415.
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