WHAT IS LIFE & LEGACY?

LIFE & LEGACY is a partnership program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) that assists communities across North America, through partnerships with Jewish Federations and Foundations, to promote after-lifetime giving to benefit local Jewish day schools, synagogues, social service organizations and other Jewish entities. Through training, support and monetary incentives LIFE & LEGACY motivates Jewish organizations to secure legacy gifts, steward donors and integrate legacy giving into the philanthropic culture of the Jewish community. The vision of the program is that generous and forward-thinking members of the community will have an opportunity to express their passion, purpose and commitment to the future of our most valued Jewish organizations.

WHY CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY

You can have an impact on the future of Jewish life with a legacy gift of any size. Through this one gift, you can support organizations you care about such as Federation, your synagogue, JCC, or Jewish Day School. You can also fund programs that safeguard and strengthen Jewish life here in the Lehigh Valley, in Israel, and around the world while focusing on specific areas of interest including seniors and Holocaust survivors, Israel experience and advocacy programs, and so much more. Express your values, honor your heritage, and do something lasting and significant for the community you care so much about. Creating your Jewish legacy ensures that you will be remembered while your work and Jewish values will continue beyond your lifetime. It is also a meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one while providing for a vibrant Jewish community for generations to come.

You can make it happen in five easy steps:

1. Reflect on your Jewish passions and discuss them with your loved ones.

2. Contact the participating organization(s) closest to your heart.

3. Contact Aaron Gorodzinsky, Director of Development, or complete a Letter of Intent and return it to the intended organization.

4. Formalize your commitment by having a conversation with your professional advisor* or attorney* or contact aaron@jflv.org for more information.

5. Once you've formalized, we encourage you to complete a testimonial to encourage others to make their gift.

WHO ARE THE LOCAL LIFE & LEGACY PARTNERS?

Ten local Jewish organizations have made a commitment to work together to support the future of the Lehigh Valley Jewish community. Talk to any of them to learn more about ways you can support these organizations and beyond.

• Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley
• Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley 
• Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley
• Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley
• Congregation Am Haskalah 
• Congregation Bnai Shalom
• Congregation Brith Sholom 
• Congregation Keneseth Israel
• Congregation Sons of Israel
• Temple Beth El