Jeff Marcus was born in Brooklyn and went to Lawrence HS in Long Island. He attended Rider College, and Grad school at Trenton State. Jeff worked in the mental health field and in Special Education.  He has been married for 44 years, has 2 children and 2 grandchildren.  Jeff became a believer 5+ years ago and currently attends Beth Zion Synagogue in Jackson, NJ.  
He is currently retired and teaches chess to schools and also privately.