Legacy Society

“As our parents planted for us before we were born, so do we plant for those who will
come after us.” -Talmud

Our Legacy Society is composed of dedicated community members, board leaders and staff who have made a commitment to securing the future of Shalom Institute for generations to come. By establishing legacy gifts, they emulate a forward-thinking vision that empowers Shalom Institute to navigate future challenges with resilience.

Becoming a Legacy Society Member

When making a legacy gift to Shalom Institute Endowment you are able to designate your donation to the impact area that matters the most to you. You will to ensure the future of Shalom Institute and our signature programs such as Camp JCA Shalom or Shemesh Farms. All Legacy Society members are acknowledged on Shalom Institute’s website and invited to select gatherings with Shalom Institute senior staff and our Board of Directors. Additionally, there are opportunities for named Endowment funds if your family wishes to endow a particular initiative or program.

My estate is not large, will my legacy gift make a difference?

Regardless of your income or the size of your estate, your contribution makes an impact. There are many ways to leave a legacy gift, such as bequests, gifts of stocks or bonds, retirement accounts, and more.

How do I leave a legacy gift?

There are many ways to leave a legacy gift:

Bequest: a donation established through a will.

Life Insurance: by naming Shalom Institute a beneficiary, your premiums are tax deductible

Charitable Gift Annuity: provides the donor with income for life while the remainder of the trust becomes the property of Shalom Institute.

IRA or Pension Plan: provides future income to Shalom Institute and may provide significant tax advantages to the donor.

Hear from our Legacy Society Members

“As a founding member of Shalom Institute Legacy Society, I believe that every Jewish child should have the opportunity to experience the magic of Camp JCA Shalom. Shalom Institute’s Legacy Society is the perfect vehicle for our family to continue to support jewish camping. We want Shalom Institute to thrive and to be able to provide transformative experiences to Jewish families for years to come, long after we are gone.”

– Andrea Spatz, Shalom Institute Board Member, Legacy & Endowment Chair, and Past President

“Supporting Shalom Institute is one of the joys of my life. But leaving a legacy bequest to Shalom Institute ensures that our community future generations will continue to benefit from invaluable Jewish programs like Camp JCA Shalom, Camp Gesher and Shemesh Farms for generations to come. It’s a meaningful and comforting way to leave an impact, preserve our heritage, and support a vibrant Jewish future.”

– Art Verity, Shalom Institute Board President

Explore the opportunity to join our Legacy Society

Please contact Lisa Rosenfeld, Development Manager, at 818.889.5500 ext. 121.

Together, we can continue to build and strengthen Jewish identity for future generations.

Shalom Institute is part of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s JCAMP180 Create A Jewish Legacy project that works with Jewish camps to develop an organizational legacy.