Creating a vibrant tomorrow for our entire Columbus Jewish community.
JewishColumbus is delighted to host the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY® initiative.
Thank you to our Columbus Jewish community for securing a vibrant and beautiful Jewish tomorrow through the LIFE & LEGACY® program.
What is LIFE & LEGACY®?
LIFE & LEGACY® is a planned giving program to secure the financial future and success of local Jewish organizations.
Why Participate in LIFE & LEGACY®?
At some point, every member of our Jewish community has been impacted by one or more of our partner organizations. Through a planned gift, you can help ensure these institutions continue to serve and strengthen our community for generations to come.
By including a gift in your will or estate plan, you can support the future of Jewish life in Columbus and designate one or more of our partner organizations to benefit from your generosity. It’s a simple way to create a lasting impact.
A strong Jewish community helps build a strong Columbus community. The endowments established through planned giving provide long-term support for the programs, services, and organizations that enrich lives today and will continue to do so for future generations.
Getting Started
Our community’s synagogues and agencies have had a tremendous impact on generations of Jews. Have you considered including the organizations that you cherish in your will, or as a beneficiary of your retirement fund, so you can help those organizations continue to make a difference for a new generation?
Ready to begin? Download our Letter of Intent and contact one or more organizations of your choice today.
Questions to Consider
Can anyone do this?
Yes! You don’t have to be wealthy, just passionate about an organization’s mission. This decision is for after you are gone, and you can decide exactly what part or percentage of your estate to leave via your will or by simply naming an organization or organizations as a beneficiary of your retirement plan. You can make sure that people you love are taken care of first, while still making plans to support the Jewish community long after you are gone.
How do I begin?
It’s easy to do. Reflect on your Jewish passions. What is important to you about our faith and people? What work in our community do you want to support? Then contact the team leader from the organization or organizations you want to work with.
When should I start thinking about leaving a planned gift?
The answer is different for everyone. Some people make a will after the birth of a child; others may wait until they receive an inheritance. Whether you already have a will or are just getting started, it’s always right to think of how you want to be remembered. Now is the time.
Who can help me?
We encourage you to begin your legacy conversation by contacting the team leader of the organization or organizations you care about most to share your interests and learn about the organization’s long-term needs. JewishColumbus staff is available to assist you with the technical aspects of planned giving. You may also want to contact your financial advisors and/or estate planning attorney at this time.
Organizations to Support
Congregation Ahavas Sholom
Dr. Phil Weinerman, Team Leader
Rabbi David Claman
614-252-4815
[email protected]
Beth Jacob Congregation
Hilary Griffith, Office Administrator
614-237-8641
[email protected]
[email protected]
Columbus Jewish Historical Society
Toby Brief, Executive Director
Terry Briggs
614-238-6977
[email protected]
Columbus Torah Academy
Shari Herszage, Development & Marketing Coordinator
614-864-0299 x218
[email protected]
Temple Israel
Ruth Silverman
Natalie Adler, Foundation Executive Director
614-866-0010 ext. 115
[email protected]
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Rabbi Hillel Skolnik, Team Leader
Nancy Gurwin, Executive Director
614-928-3269
[email protected]
Wexner Heritage Village
Judi Koval
614-231-4900 ext. 1474
[email protected]
[email protected]