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L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Gift Society

Judea Reform Congregation has established the L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Gift Society to celebrate and thank the individuals who are committed to sustaining our community for generations to come. 

Should you choose to include Judea Reform Congregation in your will or other estate plans, we would be honored to know of your intentions and have you as a member of our L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Gift Society.

Legacy gifts are directed to one of the following Endowment Funds. Please contact Emily Young if you wish to discuss other options.

  1. Judea Reform Congregation Clergy Team Endowment: Provides long-term financial sustainability to support our Clergy Team.
  2. Judea Reform Congregation Life & Legacy Endowment Fund: Provides long-term financial stability for temple operations, with promised after-lifetime gifts.

Any of our Committee members are available to meet with you to start a conversation: Rebecca Elvin, Andy Feldman, Lynne Kohn, Stacy Lavin, Norm Loewenthal, Sonna Loewenthal, Carrie Norry, Judith Ruderman, Barbara Silver, Barry Silver, Steve Simon, and Heidi Tyson

For more information or to speak to one of our Committee members please contact Stacy Lubov, Development Coordinator.  

We are grateful to our Legacy Donors for their continued commitment to Judea Reform Congregation.

L'Dor V'Dor Gift Society Members 

 

 

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Why Legacy Gifts?

A legacy, planned, or deferred gift includes:

  • An after-lifetime gift to an existing or new endowment fund of Judea Reform Congregation.

Legacy gifts will ensure that Judea Reform Congregation endures and prospers for future generations as a welcoming community that supports, educates, and provides a spiritual home for all who come through our doors. Judea Reform’s L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Gift Society consists of donors like you that want to secure a future of sacred engagement for generations to come.

Ways to Give

The goal of planned giving is to help you plan your estate and charitable giving in a way that benefits you, your family, and your congregation. There are many ways you can make these planned gifts and enjoy tax and income benefits:

  • Will or bequest of cash, real estate, securities, or other property
  • Life insurance
  • IRA and retirement accounts
  • Charitable remainder trust
  • Donor advised fund
  • Other options upon consultation

Please consult with a financial or estate planning professional to determine the best vehicle for you. 

Documents for Making a Gift

  • Letter of Intent (LOI): Ready to commit to leaving a legacy gift to Judea Reform Life & Legacy Endowment? Fill out this form to state your intent to do so in your preferred timeframe.
  • Sample Language for Giving Instrument: If you've already submitted a Letter of Intent and are ready to formalize your legacy gift, use this guide for sample language to use in your selected giving instrument to ensure that your gift is allocated to the Judea Reform Life & Legacy Endowment as you intend.
  • Gift Confirmation Form: Once you've formalized your legacy gift, please let us know by filling out this non-binding Gift Confirmation Form. Once you do so, we will be pleased to welcome you as a member of our L'Dor V'Dor Legacy Gift Society.
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