Leave a Jewish Legacy

Every act of generosity has the power to uplift the community. When you endow your gift, your good intentions are multiplied because, like a seed, an endowment has the power to grow. Once the seedis planted, an endowment takes on a life of its own, creating a legacy with the power to touch the lives of those you want to help in perpetuity. That means, when your work is done, your gift will live on forever.

A community is only as strong as its permanent resources. Your Jewish legacy will assure a vibrant and flourishing Jewish community for many generations.

Why leave a Jewish Legacy?

• To strengthen Jewish identity, culture, continuity and pride
• To educate our children and provide stimulating lifelong Jewish education
• To care for our most vulnerable and ensure dignity for all those in need
• To develop furture leaders for our community
• To preserve an excellent quality of life for our seniors
• To connect with and commit to Israel and the worldwide Jewish community

Your legacy gift of any size can be designed to match your personal circumstances.
Some options to consider include:

• A bequest in your will or trust
• An outright endowment gift, using appreciated assets or cash
• A life insurance policy
• An IRA or pension plan
• A charitable remainder trust
• A charitable gift annually

Your legacy is vital to the future of our community. Consider endowing your annual gift today.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford work in partnership to ensure the future of our community. To learn more about how you can leave a Jewish legacy, contact Beth Appelman at Federation, (860) 727-6123 or Deb Rothstein at the Jewish Community Foundation at (860) 523-7460.