Legacy Giving:
Build a Jewish Future
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy Giving, also known as Planned Giving, is a way to ensure that your values and commitment to Jewish life continue for generations to come. By including our synagogue in your estate plans, you help secure the future of our congregation, sustaining Jewish learning, worship, and community for years to come.
Planting for the Future: A Timeless Jewish Value
There is a well-known Midrash about a man planting a carob tree. A passerby asks him, “Why are you planting this tree? It will not bear fruit for seventy years.” The man replies, “Just as my ancestors planted for me, so too do I plant for future generations.”
Legacy Giving is our way of planting for the future. Just as those who came before us built and sustained our Jewish community, we have the opportunity to do the same for those who will follow. Through your legacy gift, you ensure that Jewish life continues to flourish—not just today, but for generations to come.
Why is Legacy Giving Important?
For over 170 years, Temple Anshe Sholom has been a pillar of Jewish life in Hamilton. Legacy gifts help us maintain and grow our sacred community, providing:
✅ A lasting impact – Your gift supports future generations in their Jewish journeys.
✅ Financial stability – Endowments and planned gifts strengthen our ability to thrive in changing times.
✅ A meaningful way to give – Legacy Giving allows you to make a larger impact than might be possible during your lifetime.
Ways to Give
You can leave a legacy in many ways, including:
- Bequests – Naming our synagogue in your will for a specific amount, percentage, or residual gift.
- Life Insurance – Designating our synagogue as a beneficiary of a policy.
- Endowments – Creating a fund that provides ongoing support to our synagogue.
Make Your Mark on Our Future
Legacy Giving is a powerful way to uphold the values that matter to you. Whether your passion is Jewish education, music, social justice, or sustaining our congregation’s operations, your planned gift helps ensure these priorities continue.
We invite you to join others who have committed to securing Temple Anshe Sholom’s future. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.