Plan for your legacy … and that of the Jewish Home

Whether you have already meticulously planned your estate or are presently making those decisions, the Jewish Home’s Development department is here to help you determine how to fulfill your philanthropic goals and acts of tzedakah.

Dorothy and George Saxe at the Jewish Home

Dorothy and George Saxe

When you include the Jewish Home in your estate plan, you not only take advantage of the tax benefits of charitable giving, but you also affirm the enduring spirit of L’Dor VaDor – each generation’s pledge to care for the one that came before.

Many options are available in making a planned gift to the Home. Although the most common choice is a direct gift from a will or trust, there are opportunities that may include using real estate or an instrument that provides life income for you or a loved one.

“We decided to include the Home in our estate plan because of the extraordinary care it provides for seniors in the Jewish community. We have been involved with the Home for years and know that each year brings new challenges to providing the excellent care that makes the Home a wonderful place. A bequest can make such a difference in the future.”

- George and Dorothy Saxe

“Great is the privilege of the philanthropists, for they waken the good in the community.”

- Zohar


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