Mainstream communal groups stress willingness to cooperate with the incoming administration; progressive organizations vow to oppose White House’s agenda

A prolific donor, he gave more than $2.7 billion over 30 years to Jewish, Israeli, Republican, medical and local Atlanta causes; 'his mother taught him at a very young age about the concept of tzedakah, about giving back,' the president of his foundation told eJP

Born to Jewish immigrants from Russia, Marcus went on to become one of the most prominent philanthropists in the U.S., supporting Jewish and Zionist initiatives, as well as donating to Republican campaigns

The concert series kicked off its first of three shows on Sunday with support from UJA Federation of New York, Jewish reggae musician Matisyahu, campus affiliates and student leaders

Recipients include Julie Platt, Ronald Lauder and Malcolm Hoenlein, as well as French, British and Australian supporters of Israel