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What Is Create a Jewish Legacy?

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The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts

The Jewish Endowment Foundation

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
 

Why Give?

Family of generationJewish tradition teaches that one of our key duties is to make the world a better place for future generations. Chances are you already donate generously to the Jewish charitable organizations of your choice. But have you considered including those organizations in your will, so you can continue to make a difference for generations to come?

Whether you use a will or other estate planning vehicle, your generosity can do a world of good. An estate planning professional can help you start this rewarding process.

Your legacy can reflect everything that is most important and meaningful to you. The legacy planning process can engender heartfelt conversations with your family and build bonds with your partners in the community.

The act of creating a legacy empowers you to complete the work of your heart, and to enjoy the peace that it brings. You are assured that your work will continue and the Jewish future will be bright.


Testimonials

Stephen Bennett considers himself a lucky guy.  For many years he operated a successful business that he found so enjoyable that he called it his "hobby."
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Knowing how the JCC nurtures its preschoolers all the way through the community's senior adult population was the primary reason Larry and Sue Bernstein decided to Create A Jewish Legacy.    read more

Though they are members of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires "Legacy Circle," rather than making provisions via estate planning through their wills, Sydelle and Lee Blatt chose an alternate manner of giving: a charitable gift annuity. read more

"As my mother, a founding member of the Home taught me, we must teach our children the mitzvah of helping others, by volunteering (chesed) and offering our financial support (tzedakah)."    read more

Community is synonymous with Seymour Frankel. read more

"The future of Judaism is in Israel, not in the United States," noted Martin Silver. read more

Create a Jewish Legacy of Western Massachusetts is jointly funded by the Jewish Endowment Foundation and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The Federations of Western Massachusetts and the Berkshires are program partners. A grant from the Jewish Federations of North America provides administrative staff support.