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MARK Talisman Obituary
Mark E. Talisman
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum mourns the death of Vice Chairman Emeritus Mark E. Talisman. Mark was a "founding father" of the Museum, serving on the Presidential Commission that recommended the creation of a national memorial to the Holocaust. He was appointed to the Museum's first governing board by President Carter and served as Vice Chairman to Elie Wiesel from 1980-1986. Mark was a lifelong advocate for Holocaust survivors. He was an inaugural and passionately dedicated member of the Museum's Committee on Conscience that oversees our genocide prevention work. Mark's leadership and bold vision were instrumental in shaping the Museum in its formative years. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Jill, and their children, Jessica and Raphael. Howard M. Lorber, ChairmanAllan M. Holt, Vice ChairmanSara J. Bloomfield, Director
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June Rogul
July 22, 2019
I was greatly saddened to read of Marks passing. Mark was a colleague over many years. We first worked together on passage of the Jackson-Vanik amendment when I served as Washington Representative of the National Conference on Soviet Jewry. I learned so much from him about how to effectively move legislation through Congress. He was wise, insightful, and a brilliant strategist. A person of many interests, Mark excelled at everything he did. Most important to me, he was my friend. I will miss him.
Paul Wackerbarth
July 22, 2019
Saddened to learn of Mark's passing. He was a good friend and colleague. We served together on The Joint Commission for Humanitarian Assistance, created by the American Aid to Poland Act of 1988. The Commission funded The Institute For Jewish History and Culture in Krakow, as well as numerous other humanitarian projects. For, example, during a trip to Poland in 2013, another colleague told me that wherever he travels throughout Poland he sees rural health clinics funded by the Commission.
I last saw Mark about 10 years ago at the Washington National Cathedral when Madeleine Albright and Jeffrey Sachs spoke there.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Bena Shklyanoy
July 20, 2019
Just signed the guest book but would like to add that I learned Mark's name first from Gal Beckerman's book "When they come for us we'll be gone". My heartfelt thanks to Gal for telling about Mark's contribution.
Bena Shklyanoy
July 20, 2019
I am one of the Soviet Jewish immigrants who would not have escaped but for the efforts of Mark Talisman. My family will never forget and will never take for granted his efforts.
Heidi Farkash
July 16, 2019
I am so so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I was just thinking about him when i was picking citrus in our grove. I used to send him fruit and he was delighted. He was an inspiration, and I was fortunate to have gotten to have a personal relation with him. His life was a blessing. Heidi Farkash
Jon Cardin
July 15, 2019
Mark was the most inspirational person I had the privilege to work for.
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