Gift Donor Stories
Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.
Anne and Steve Fassler
Anne and Steve Fassler have a proud Jewish heritage and have been committed to strengthening the Jewish community throughout their lives.
Honoring Our Values by Including the Jewish Community Foundation in Our Wills
Lifelong Greater Philadelphia residents Barbara and John Rosenau grew up in homes that emphasized the values of giving back to their community.
A Philanthropic Journey for Families Begins Here
When Julie and Jordan Savitch were parents with young children, they decided to prioritize philanthropy for the whole family.
Inspired Giving
Rochelle and Herb Bass have given to the Jewish Community Foundation for 50 years. Recently, they arranged a legacy gift as an expression of the love they feel...
Lynne and Jerald Brownstein
"Legacy is important to us because it is our hope to 'spread the word' from generation to generation..."
Freedmans' Estate-Plan Gift to Support the Jewish Community Foundation Far into the Future
Sharon and Joel Freedman first connected with Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia through their work advocating for Jewish individuals with disabilities.
William H. Helfandz"l
As Jews, we believe it is our responsibility to care for one another.
Aarons' Gift of Retirement Plan Assets Creates Funds That Match Their Passions
Carol and Bennett Aaron's investment in Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia spans many decades.
Holly and Norm Nelson: Endowment Gift a "Natural Progression"
Holly and Norm Nelson's involvement in Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has been a journey filled with family and friends that has enriched both the Jewish community and the Nelsons' lives.
Jodi and David Miller: Life Insurance Gift Will Fund Endowment
Jodi and David Miller hope that their decision to endow a gift to Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia through the purchase of an insurance policy clears up the misconception that "endowments are something that should only be considered by people who are much older than us and who have a significant amount of wealth."
Ruth and Robert Anolik: Holocaust Survivor Honors Parents with Endowment
When Dr. Robert Anolik's father was studying medicine during Hitler's rise to power, he had to stand in the back of the classroom with the other "Jew boys."
Caren and Adam Levin, Marvin and Stefani Levin: Two Generations of Family Create Endowment Funds
Adam Levin hadn't planned to create a legacy gift when he heard a presentation at a the Jewish Community Foundation Endowments Corporation meeting about using life insurance to fund one.
Mary and Nathan Relles: Life Insurance Gift Will Increase Endowment
Mary and Nathan Relles have supported our community through Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia for more than 25 years.
Steve Asher: Community Leader's Forethought Keeps Commitment Alive for Decades
Steve Asher, one of Philadelphia's leading antitrust class action attorneys, actively supported his synagogue, Israel, the Jewish community, and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
Janice Block: LOJE to Support the Future of Her Jewish Community
For Janice Block, it was camp that did it. Her Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) can be traced back to her six years at Camp Council, a Jewish overnight girls' camp in Phoenixville.
Sheva Cohen: Building Community with a Bequest
Sheva Cohen's immersion in her Jewish community began almost by accident. She and her husband Marty had recently moved to Elkins Park, where they joined Adath Jeshrun.
Florence and Louis Feder: A Gift to Continue the Work of Our Local Jewish Communities
Even at 103 years of age, Florence "Flossie" Ehrlich Feder loved the Philadelphia Eagles.
Anabelle and Mark Fishman: Endowment Honors Dad by Funding Trips to Israel
Mark Fishman tells the story of his parents' 25th wedding anniversary in 1974: Bernard Fishman asked his wife Annabelle what he could get her to celebrate the momentous occasion.
Adam Klazmer: Life Insurance Gift Begins a Legacy at the Age of 27
When it came time to decide how to spend the summer between ninth and tenth grade, instead of signing up for another season at his beloved Camp Ramah, Adam Klazmer and his brother decided to travel to Israel to work on a moshav outside of Zichron Ya'akov.
Gretel and Ernest Posner: Investing Real Estate in the Jewish Future
Gretel and Ernest Posner first met on a blind date. Gretel had her reservations.
