The Israel Democracy Institute mourns the passing of
its co-founder and International Chair
Bernie Marcus z"ı
Legendary businessman, giant of philanthropy, passionate friend of the State of Israel and champion of the Jewish people. We extend our deepest condolences to the Marcus family and to the staff and trustees of the Marcus Foundation. May his memory be a blessing
Amir Elstein, Chair, Board of Directors
Yohanan Plesner, President, Israel Democracy Institute Arye Carmon, Co-Founder and former President, IDI

Deepest condolences to the Marcus family on the passing of
Bernie Marcus
A true friend of Israel & the Jewish community
May his memory and the lasting impact of his philanthropic endeavors continue to be a blessing to his loved ones and the causes he passionately supported
Sami Sagol

המכון הישראלי לדמוקרטיה אבל על פטירתו של היו"ר הבינלאומי וממייסדיו של המכון
ברני מרכוס ז"ל
איש עסקים מעורר השראה, ידיד אמת למדינת ישראל,
פילנתרופ נדיב ומגן העם היהודי.
תנחומינו מעומק הלב למשפחתו, לנאמני קרן מרכוס ולעובדיה.
אמיר אלשטיין, יו"ר הוועד המנהל, המכון הישראלי לדמוקרטיה
יוחנן פלסנר, נשיא המכון הישראלי לדמוקרטיה
ד"ר אריק כרמון, מייסד המכון ונשיאו לשעבר.

with heartfelt sadness we mourn the passing of our dear friend and ardent supporter
Bernie Marcus z"ı
a philanthropist whose extraordinary generosity and visionary leadership enabled thousands of Jewish individuals and families make Israel their home
His unparalleled commitment to the Jewish community and the State of Israel has left an indelible mark for generations to come
Our deepest condolences to Billi, Fred and Michael, and extended families, who continue to carry his passion for tzedakah and his profound love for Israel. May his memory be a source of strength and blessing
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
Tony Gelbart Co-Founder & Chairman
.Rabbi Yehoshua Fass Co-Founder & Executive Director