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Each of our lives has a ripple effect on others. All of us leave a legacy.
When I joined the Jewish Community Foundation in 2005, the Endowment Leadership Institute and Create a Jewish Legacy programs were still in their early stages. Since their inception in 2004, these initiatives have transformed the landscape of Jewish collaboration and philanthropy in San Diego. Their remarkable success has been instrumental in securing over $200 million in future commitments for Jewish organizations throughout the city.
Moreover, over $100 million has already been received in current gifts, significantly contributing to the sustainability and longevity of our synagogues, agencies, and day schools. The generosity of individuals and families who have made these contributions underscores their commitment to ensuring a vibrant and enduring Jewish community in San Diego for generations to come.
The Jewish Community Foundation takes pride in having designed and implemented this program, which has now become a national model supported by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation under the Life & Legacy initiative.
As you explore this tribute book, which honors and recognizes all the Create a Jewish Legacy Society Members, you will see that the essence of a legacy is its personal nature. You have the opportunity to make a gift to an endowment fund or plan a bequest to any program or institution that holds special significance to you.
The Jewish Community Foundation offers complimentary and confidential legacy planning consultations. We invite you to join the over 1,400 individuals and families who have already created their legacy, and we would be truly honored to assist you in beginning this meaningful journey today.
What will your legacy be?
Jeremy Pearl, J.D., LL.M. President and Chief Executive Officer Miriam and Jerome Katzin Presidential Chair
1,400 Create a Jewish Legacy Society Members IN APPRECIATION
*Of Blessed Memory
Isaac Abadi
Malvina Abbott
Glenn & Jodi Abel
Irving & Celeste Abel*
Judith Abeles & Beverly Miller
Dean & Nancy Abelon
Leonard Abrahms
Clifford Acheatel*
Janet & Larry Acheatel
Roger J. Acheatel, MD & Ingrid H. Scharpf, MD
Sam & Mildred Ackerman*
Loretta H. Adams
Jozef and Tamara Adato
Ernest and Ellen Addleson
B.J. & Sybil* Adelson
Mrs. Cyril (Suzie) Adler
Martin Adler*
Ester Ahronee
Joe & Kerrie Aiello
Jonathan Aires
Grayton E. Allen*
Todd & Stephanie Allen
Alice Alperin*
David & Yael Alpert
Phillip & Beth Alpert
Earl & Sandra Altshuler
Betty Amber
Philip & Irma Ames
Gertrude Aminoff*
Harvey & Judith Amster
Stan & Pam Amundson
Murray* & Anne-Marie Anker
Tibor & Anna Apfelbaum*
Irving & Cecelia Appelbaum*
Perry Arenson
Susan Arenson
Gillian Argoff-Treseder
Betsy J. Arnold
Ruth Aronoff*
Daniel & Joyce Arovas
Ellis Atkins*
Donald August*
Josiah & Katherine Auspitz
Reuben Auspitz & Dawn Good Elk
Stanley Auspitz
Ilan Awerbuch & Lynn Pollock
Joyce Axelrod
Wallace & Debbie Bain
Dr. Stephen Baird & Carol Davidson Baird
Alan Bark
David Z. Bark
Diana Barliant* & Nowell Wisch
BarbaraSue & Lewis* Barnes
Ralph & Marian Barnes*
Ellen Barnett*
Joel Barnett
Laurielynn Barnett
Michael & Lori Barnett
Renee Barnow
Bonnie Baron
Laurie Baron
Michael & Bonnie Bart
Michael Bartell & Melissa Garfield Bartell
Selma Baxt*
Juli Bear
us online - jcfsandiego.org/legacy
Your commitment to the future starts here.
By making a commitment to include a Jewish organization in your after-lifetime plans, you are following in the spirit of our Jewish people by sharing your blessings with others.
To leave your imprint on our Jewish community for generations to come, you are invited to join the Create a Jewish Legacy program.
Joan Beber
Stanley Beck*
Stanley Becker
Leslie Belden
Irvin & Ruth Belenzon*
Lawrence & Judith Belinsky
Fritzi Bellamy*
Marlene Bellamy and Don Maescher
Miriam & Jason Belsky
Leo & Barbara Benavidez
Benenson Family
Family of Marla Bennett*
Simone Bennett*
Martin & Jean Benowitz
Amnon Ben-Yehuda
Leslie & Jacob Bercovitz
Geoffrey & Carla Berg
Paul & Judith Berg
Fred & Donna Berger
Mark Berger & Jackie Tolley
Norman Berger & Ruth Feldman
Rabbis Michael & Aliza Berk
Robert* & Sondra Berk
Jack Berkman
Roy (z”l) and Joan Sable and Jane and Colin Scher
Kevin & Michelle Berkowitz
Neil & Ruth Berkowitz
Marsha Berkson
Michael and Carolyn Berlin
David & Sharlene Berman
Ralph* & Roberta Berman
Alice Bermanis*
Edgar & Julie Berner Family
Sidney & Gloria Bernsen*
Steven & Deanna Bernsen
Dr. Leonard & Beverly Bernstein
Sheldon Bernstein*
Stanley Bernstein*
Dawn & Brian Berson
Raquel Berson*
Samuel Berson*
Robert Berton
Roberto & Rebeca Besquin
Ezra & Lisa Betech
Mark & Lynda Better
Deborah Naomi Beyer
Hildi Beyor
Brenda & Wolf Bielas
Evan & Hollie Bierman
Rebecca Bierman
Terri Bignell
Charles & Susan Bisom-Rapp
Julie Black
Gary & Barbara Blake
Yael & Alain Blanc
Gayle Blatt
Paul Bledsoe*
Larry & Cindy Bloch
Barbara Bloom*
Jack & Esther Bloom*
2,250 + LEGACY
Leonard & Deanne* Bloom
John & Shirley Bloomenthal*
Isaac & Marcy Blumberg
Robert & Joyce Blumberg
Scott and Karen Blumen
Roger & Marilynn Boesky
Rabbi Avram & Leah Bogopulsky
Rabbi Lenore Bohm
Robert & Karen Bohrer
Bolker-Rizzi Family
Leoni Bollinger*
Howard & Lori* Bolotin
Peter Bonavich & Sheree Swetin*
Your legacy gift of any size will ensure that your family’s values live on in perpetuity.
Roxanne Katz, Rose Schindler (z”l) , and Shannah Katz (left to right)
Jewish Tradition
teaches that one of our key responsibilities is to make the world a better place for future generations.
Stephen & Janice Boner
Philip & Sylvia Borkat*
Larry* & Sandra Bornstein
Jonny Borok
Aaron Borovoy
Mark & Ellen Bramson
Jane Brand
Andrew & Jenny Bratt
Richard & Lillian Braun*
Susan & Richard Braun
Dr. Ira & Sharon Braverman
Mark & Gail Braverman
Denise Clare Breitbard*
Robert & Lillie Breitbard*
Harvey & Anne Brenner
Shirley Brenner*
M. Robert Breslauer
Michael Breslauer & Stefanie Levine
Stacie Bresler-Reinstein
Jaime & Karen Breziner
Yoni & Jessi Breziner
Mitchell & Merle Brodie
Glen H. Brodowsky
Dan* & Nina Brodsky
Arthur Brody* & Phyllis Cohn*
Arthur & Sophie Brody*
Hattie Brooks*
Howard Brotman*
Dr. Abraham & Pamela Broudy
Donald & Ruth Broudy
Claudette Broussard
Amy Bebchick & Rabbi Jeffrey Brown
Barbara Bry & Neil Senturia
Deborah Bucksbaum
Gerry & Judy Burstain
Donald & Betty Byrnes*
Werner Cahn
Isaac & Alicia Calderon
Frances Caminer*
Beth Caplan
Ed & Pamela Carnot
Lori Carnot
Kim Carnot and Traci Carpenter, Emma and Harley Carpenter
Michael & Barbara Carr
Ralph Carson*
Stephen & Linda Carson
Theodore* & Ella Cashuk
Shlomo & Leslie Caspi
Tamar Caspi
Claude Cassirer*
Karla Castetter
Rabbi David & Adrienne Castiglione
Morris* & Doreen Casuto
Alberto Chaljon
Louise Chandler
Marc Channick
Angela Chapman
Jorge* & Celia Chazan
Alberto Kalach Cherem
Edward & Susan Cherlin
Peter & Elaine Chortek*
Robert & Kimberly Chortek
Susan Chortek Weisman & Eric S. Weisman
Andrew Chotiner
Janet Clancy
Barbara Jean Clark*
Randy Clark & Tom Maddox, M.D.
Layne & Melissa Cogan
Abraham Cohen*
Eddie Cohen
Eddy & Vicky Cohen
Ezra Cohen
Hal & Helen Cohen*
Hannah Cohen & Elliott Edelstein
Harris & Karen Cohen
Hy & Helen Cohen*
Joseph Cohen & Martha Farish
$100 + MILLION
ALREADY RECEIVED by the San Diego Jewish Community as a result of this program
Joshua & Lyda Cohen
Marilyn Cohen*
Michael & Myrna Cohen
Molly Cohen*
Robyn Cohen
Sofia Cohen*
Aaron Cohn
David & Lesley Cohn
Phil & Alice Cohn*
Ron & Lupita Cohn
Martin* & Marilyn Colby
Martha Congress*
What is a legacy plan?
The beauty of a Jewish legacy is that it's yours to create. You can leave a bequest (a gift in your will or estate) to any program or institution that's close to your heart. Chances are you already donate to these organizations.
Honor your lifetime of giving by including your favorite organization(s) in your charitable estate plans.
Your Passion. Your Plan. Your Legacy.
Our Create a Jewish Legacy Story
In April 2004, the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) launched an unprecedented program for the San Diego Jewish community – the Endowment Leadership Institute (ELI). Initially bringing together 12 Jewish organizations, synagogues, and day schools, participants collaborate towards the common goal of establishing endowments for the long-term financial sustainability of our Jewish community. ELI provides training, consulting, coaching, and marketing as part of a comprehensive, high-quality, program. The effort of the professionals and lay leaders at participating organizations, to encourage and secure the creation of charitable estates is known as Create a Jewish Legacy. This visionary program has been responsible for expanding the culture of giving in San Diego by raising endowment dollars to help ensure that vital programs, services, and institutions flourish now and in the future.
What will your Legacy be?
Once individuals or families commit a legacy gift of any amount to one or more Jewish organizations, they are invited to provide a personal statement to be included in the San Diego Jewish Community’s Book of Life. The inscriptions in the Book of Life detail the personal thoughts, life experiences, and philanthropic vision that inspired the commitment. These statements, along with photos of the donor or family, are kept on permanent display at the JCF offices and on our website. Each year, a few families are invited to be interviewed for a Book of Life video to complement their Book of Life statement. These statements and videos inspire others to include Jewish organizations in their charitable plans.
The success of the Create a Jewish Legacy program in San Diego caught national attention and was adopted by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation to become the model for Life & Legacy. Since its launch, donors have committed almost a billion dollars in future gifts to participating organizations across North America, securing a strong Jewish future.
As part of our mission to ensure the future of the Jewish community, the Jewish Community Foundation offers complimentary, confidential legacy planning services to both Jewish and non-Jewish community members. In addition, JCF partners with professional advisors in documenting legacy intentions and promoting philanthropic giving. With every customized legacy plan drafted, the goal is to honor that individual’s lifetime of giving.
It has been said that you die twice; one time when you stop breathing and a second time, when somebody says your name for the last time. We work hard to ensure that the community will remember the names of the generous donors that have safeguarded our community’s future, turning their memories into blessings.
Richard & Genevieve Conroy*
Joan Cooper*
Harold* & Avrille Copans
Shaun & Keri Copans
Amy Corton & Carlton Eibl
Bard & Pamela Cosman
Damon & Susan Couch
Winifred A. Cox
Joel Craddock & Mark Parker
Gertrude Cromartie*
Dr. Arthur & Eilene* Cummins
Rabbi Ralph & Hedy Dalin
Rabbi Yoni and Naomi Danzger
Julie & Paul Datnow
Clive David*
Stuart* & Sharon Davidson
Jeffrey & Mardelle Davis
Russell Davis
Donna & Larry* Dawson
Deborah DeBow & Herb Weissman
Diane Decourcy
Lawrence & Sherry Delsen
Debbie Deverett
Sylvia DeWoskin*
Ronnie & Lorna Diamond
Dr. Sheldon & Natalie* Diamond
M. Chris Dickson Foundation
Jeanne Dillon*
Mark Dillon
Sandra and Sam* Dimenstein
Zachary and Sigalit Dimenstein
Ben & Robin Dishman
Sidney Djanogly
Patricia Doering
Rabbi Joshua & Stephanie Dorsch
Nancy & Jeff Dosick
Steven Douek
Laurie Doyle
Estelle and Lou Dunst*
Theresa Dupuis & Gary Kornfeld
Mike & Amy Durschlag
Stacey & Jeff Eaton
Agathe & Berek Ehrenfried*
Joan Eichberg
Linda Eichler-Lepkowski
Moises & Jennifer Eilemberg
Dr. Daniel & Emily Einhorn
Cecelia Eisenberg*
Jim & Marti Eisenberg
Norman* & Toby Eisenberg
Al* & Naomi Ruth Eisman
Jeff Elden
Mark & Cheryl Ellis
David & Claire Ellman
Rabbi Irving & Francine Elson
Lee & Maria Elson*
Lynne Elson*
David Engel*
Many of these donors have committed to include multiple organizations in their estate plans.
Judith Friedel and Joyce Axelrod
Louis & Adelle Engel*
Michael S. Engel
Ruth and Isaac Engel
Samuel & Sue Engelman
Steven & Amy Epner
Daniel & Phyllis Epstein
Dr. Janet Esser*
Inez P. Exton*
Gail Faber
Beth Faber Jacobs
Leon* & Judy Faitek
Howard Falberg*
Jane Fantel
Dan and Jamie Feder
Elsa and George Feher*
Myron Feinberg*
Philip & Beverly Feinberg
Lillian Feingold*
Inge Feinswog
Ira & Andrea Feinswog
Dr. Franklin Felber
Howard & Barbara Feldman
Create a Jewish Legacy Visit us online.
Everyone has a unique family and financial situation.
Your legacy commitment of any size can be designed to match your personal circumstances.
Michael & Batsheva Feldman
Morey & Jeanne Feldman*
Michael & Carolyn Felzer
Walter & Pam Ferris
Elliot & Diane Feuerstein
Charles* & Alberta Feurzeig
Jessica & Robert Fink
Mathew & April Fink
Rhona & Raymond Fink
Tobie Fink
Philip and Nadine Finkel*
Susan Finkelstein
Kira Finkenberg
Joseph Fisch
Barbara Fischbein
Arnold* & Esther Fischer
Jack & Sigrid Fischer*
Merle Fischlowitz*
Teresa Fischlowitz*
Judy & Tom Fisher
Manuel & Nettie Fisher*
Dr. Noel & Miriam Fishman
Jonathan & Meryl Flam
Susanna & Michael Flaster
Martin & Lucille Fleischman
Muriel Fleischman*
Armando Flores & Rachel
Swimmer-Flores
Reuben Fogelson*
Fran Forman
Pauline Foster*
Davis B. Fox
Lynda Fox*
Ronald* & Carol Fox
Steve & Ellen Fox
Leonard & Marcia* Fram
Alessandra Franco
Rabbi David Frank & Davida Shreiber
Dr. Gary* & Barbara Frank
Jeffrey & Cantor Lori Frank
Jeffrey & Rachel Frankel
Mindi and Doug Frankel
Ethel Frederick
Milton & Faiya Fredman*
Helen Freedman*
Mitchell J. & Jackie B. Freedman
The Freeman Foundation
Laura & Bill Freeman
Morris Freifelder*
Friederike Freund*
Moshe Fried
David & Gertrud Friedburg*
Judith & Dr. William Friedel
Donald* & Lois Friedlander
Dick & Randee Friedman
Judith B. Friedman
Gary Frost & Linda Fredin
Graeme & Simone Gabriel
Richard & Sharon Gabriel
Gregorio & Melissa Galicot
Jose & Ana Galicot
Rafael & Karla Galicot
Elaine Galinson
Laura Galinson & Jodi Diamond
Murray Galinson*
Joe & Rona Gallen*
July Teper Galper
Heidi Gantwerk & Andrew Mayer
Mel Garb*
David Garber
Guy* & Joan Gardner
Alan Gary & Joanee Udelf
Max M. & Jayne V. Gauchman*
Hymie* & Rhoda Gaylis
Jean & Franklin Gaylis and Family
Sylvia & David Geffen
Jay & Lisa Gelbart
Gerald* & Rita Geller
Joel & Marlene Gerendash
Ellen Gerhart
Arthur Gesensway*
Cristal Ghitman
Gerald & Marcia Gilberg*
Jon & Bobbie Gilbert
Jon M.* & Linda L. Gilbert
Arthur & Ruth Ginsburg*
Phillip & Francine Ginsburg
Amnon Gires & Monica
Handler Penner
Trude Gitler*
As my ancestors planted for me, so do I plant for my children.
– Talmud dor l'dor from generation to generation
Jeffrey Glazer & Lisa Braun-Glazer
Mark & Hanna Gleiberman
Todd Glick
George & Sharon Glickman
5 Your Legacy Plan in easy steps
1 Meet with the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) to develop your plan
Complimentary and Confidential:
All legacy planning phone calls, meetings, and changes are offered at no charge.
To get started, please contact: legacy@jcfsandiego.org or (858) 279-2740.
2 Select one or more causes to support
Example: Your synagogue, favorite organization or alma mater, Jewish and/or secular
3
Decide what to donate
In consultation with your professional advisor, select the asset that best suits your circumstances.
Example: Your will or trust, retirement account, or real estate
4 Use this language to accomplish your charitable goals
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (Tax ID number 95-2504044)
To be distributed according to the most recently dated Legacy Instructions on file with the Jewish Community Foundation.
Example: On your IRA Beneficiary Form or in your will or trust
5 Sign your completed Legacy Instructions
JCF will customize your legacy plan honoring your intentions, and you may make changes at any time at no charge.
Join us at our community-wide Legacy Appreciation Celebrations, and participate by signing the Book of Life.
Joseph & Beverly Glickman*
Jay Glucksman
Lara & Greg Gocal
Rabbi Aaron Gold* & Jeanne Gold
Irving Gold*
Mindy Gold
Morris & Phyllis Gold
Ruth Gold
Dorothy Goldberg*
Jerold & Linda Goldberg
Lee & Frank* Goldberg Family
Maurice A. Goldberg*
Mel & Rory Goldberg
Milton & Madeline Goldberg*
Roland & Myrice Goldberg
Samuel Goldberg*
Warren & Meryl Goldberg
Alan Goldenberg & Giela Gray
Hundreds of Millions
of dollars in future planned gifts will support the Jewish community for generations to come.
Amparo Goldman
Don & Dale Goldman
Harry Goldman*
Lucy Goldman
Sidney Goldman*
Allan & Meg Goldstein
Donald & Toni Goldstein
Eva & Strul Goldstein
Rabbi Lisa Goldstein
Marcy Goldstone
Stuart* & Jo Ann Goldstone
Albert & Sharon Goodman
Dennis Goodman
Michael & Andrea Goodman*
Zelda Goodman*
Teresa Goodwin*
Herman & Jean Gordon*
Mark* & Vicki Madden Gordon
Joseph & Helen Gotkowitz*
Eugene & Dorita Gotlieb
Judi & Robert* Gottschalk
Bette & Dennis Gould
Steve Gould* & Mary Marshall
Jodie Graber
Matthew Graber
Rabbi Philip Graubart & Rabbi Susan Freeman
Abraham Gray* & Elfrieda Meth*
Alan & Elisheva Green
Orin & Liora Green
Reuven & Tamar Green
Larry Greenbaum*
Laurie Greenberg
Linda Greenberg
Quan Greenberg
Beverlee & Pat* Greene
Dr. Oscar & Rita Greene*
Herbert* & Marlene Greenstein
Christopher & Anita Griffith
The Persky-Schuman Family
Be a part of the book
of life.
Create a Jewish Legacy Society Members are invited to provide a personal statement sharing why they included Jewish organizations in their plans in the Book of Life, a treasured archive for our San Diego community.
Visit: jcfsandiego.org/BOL
Harold Grinspoon
Joan Gross
Karen Grossman
Randy & Dawn Grossman
Allen & Toni Gruber
Sylvan & Ruth Grunwald*
David & Claire Guggenheim
Judy Gumbiner
Steven Guthauser & Anna Newton
Charlotte Haas*
Bryna Haber*
Ellen & Herbert Hafter Jr.
Norman* & Diana Hahn
Henry W. & Sophie Haimsohn
Barbara Haislip
Channah Hale*
Joseph Haleva*
Dr. Jeffrey Hall & Fern Platt Hall*
Susan Halliday*
Wayne Hamburger & Sharon Losnick
Ben and Trisha Handler
Denise Handler
Gerald & Judith* Handler
Alberto Tawil Hanono
Judy Hante
Helen Harlan*
Naomi & Wayne Harris
Phyllis & Gordon Harris
Amy Hart
Rae Harvey
David & Aniko Hastings
Leigh Haubach
Alan & Barbara Haubenstock*
Gordon* & Barbara Haworth
Anne Hayden
Marcia Foster Hazan
Jimmy H. Heimann*
Joy Heitzmann & Jack Cohen
Chaim & Michal Heller
Freda Heller*
Chuck & Lisa Helsel
Carlos and Esther Michan (back row)
Debbie and Rabbi David Kornberg (front row)
Brooks & Joanna Herman
Edward & Estelle Herman*
Michael & Maria Herman
Norman & Harriet Herman
Peter Herman & Meryl Maneker
Sue & Jerry Hermes
Lisa & Angel Hernandez
Ernest & Margaret Heuman*
Stanley & Joyce* Heyman
Arthur & Hannah Heymann*
William & Dr. Diane Hillman
Herman Hindel*
Samuel Hindel*
Tina & Dave* Hirr
Gregory & Kathy Hirsch
Hadassah & Beno Hirschbein*
Gary & Tracy Hirschfeld
Alexandra Hirschhorn
Anonymous: In Memory of Nancy Hirsig*
Mark & Cindy* Hoffman
Michael Hopkins
Dr. Gavin & Cheryl Horn
Isadore & Betty Horne*
Donna K. Howard
Rose Howard*
Albert & Leanore Hutler*
Len Hyman
Rae Marie Ibarra*
Dr. Robert & Marie* Ilko
Shirley Imber*
Fredericka Ingham*
Ari & Eva Isaak
Selwyn & Hilary Isakow
Israel & Jacqueline Ismaj
Andrew* & Sonia Israel
Scott & Heather Jablow
Fanya Jackson*
Audrey Jacobs
BOOK OF LIFE STATEMENTS
Edgar and Julie Berner
It is our hope and prayer that our five children teach their children tzedakah, personal and social responsibility, love of our country in spite of its faults, love of learning and education, love of family and friendships, and an understanding of all the beautiful wisdom contained in the teachings of Judaism.
Phil and Ellen (z”l) Lorang
America and the last 70 years are remarkable. They have been so favorable to the prosperity, health, and safety of Jews in general, and to us and our children in particular. Still, the challenges ahead for Jews in America are obvious and many. How could we not put a plan in place to leave a portion of our estates to the Jewish organizations in San Diego, and elsewhere, that have been important to us?
Eva and Ari Isaak
We believe deeply that it is our responsibility to work the soil and to water the roots of our Jewish home. We promise to take action and to nourish this community that has given us so much in return – a spiritual home.
Pat Libby and Mike Eichler
Although only one of us was raised Jewish, both of us have dedicated our lives to Tikkun Olam. Making the decision to provide legacy support to our shul was a natural extension of those beliefs and reflects our desire to ensure that Jewish practices and traditions continue to shape the next generation.
See page 38 for your Book of Life invitation.
Motivations for Giving
A commitment to being Jewish
To live up to the Values instilled by parents and grandparents
To Give Back
To make a Difference
To be part of something Greater than Ourselves
To be Recognized
To Feel Connected with others of similar values
To honor Loved Ones
REMEMBERING & HONORING
Joan Jacobs (z”l)
Joan and her husband, Dr. Irwin Jacobs, are extraordinarily generous philanthropists who have truly embodied tikkun olam - in San Diego, in Israel, and in the world. Their contributions to Jewish life, health and social services, education, arts and culture, and more have greatly improved our beautiful community and will leave an indelible mark for generations to come.
To support an organization because of valuing what the organization does for the Community
We are so appreciative that Joan and Irwin chose to share their philanthropic passion and legacy through a Book of Life video, which may be viewed by scanning here:
Gary & Jerri-Ann Jacobs
Drs. Irvin H. & Jacqueline L. Jacobs
Joan* & Irwin Jacobs
Dr. Karl Jacobs
Sam & Lois Jacobs
Howard Jacoby*
James & Carla Jacoby
Allen & Emma Jaffe*
Doris Jaffe
Irving* & Eleanor Jaffe
Liora Jaffe
Richard & Ann Jaffe
Charles & Rachelle Jagolinzer
Edward & Linda Janon
Emily & Chris Jennewein
Michael Jeser*
Paul Johnsen & Bonnie Kessler-Johnsen*
David & Leigh Johnson
Harold & Catherine Johnson*
Cecile Jordan
Anthony & Natalie Josephson
Julian & Jenny Josephson
Miriam Jubelirer*
Myron & Laura Jucha
David & Susan Kabakoff
Errol & Harriet Kader
Joseph Kahl*
Adam & Ellen Kahn
Leopoldo & Marilyn Kahn
Lionel Kahn
Tania Kahn
Vernon & Lillian Kahn*
Lisa & Doug Kalal
Marjorie Kalmanson
Susan Kanfer
Aaron & Anna Kaplan
Annette Kaplan Weil*
Marjory Kaplan
Maurice & Charmaine Kaplan*
Mavis Kaplan*
Robert & Jodie Kaplan
Dr. Stuart Karasik
Lee* & Dr. Jeri Ann Karlsberg
Irving & Eileen Cox Karp*
Stacey Kasendorf*
Harold & Ruth Kass*
Barry* & Avra Kassar
Jerald* & Margaret Katleman
Alan & Stacey Katz
Larry Katz
Dr. Louis* & Rita Katz
Michael Katz
Norman & Roxanne Katz
Hillel Katzeff
Rabbi Scott Meltzer and Barbara and Bill Sperling
endowment leadership INSTITUT
A Program of the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego
Endowment Leadership Institute participation empowers Jewish organizations to focus on building their long-term sustainability.
In April 2004, the Jewish Community Foundation launched an unprecedented program for the Jewish community – the Endowment Leadership Institute (ELI). Initially bringing together 12 Jewish organizations, synagogues, and day schools, we soon discovered that multiple organizations could successfully collaborate towards the common goal of establishing endowments for the long-term vitality of our Jewish community.
ELI currently provides training, consulting, coaching and marketing as part of a comprehensive, highquality, results-oriented program for professionals and lay leaders from 24 organizations.
Today, 1,400 individuals and families have committed to legacies that will yield an estimated $200 million to ensure a vibrant Jewish future.
Gail Littman Living Legacy Endowment Fund
The Gail Littman Living Legacy Endowment Fund was established in memory of Gail Littman, her vision in creating the ELI program and expanding it to other communities, her leadership at the Jewish Community Foundation, and the incredible impact she made in Jewish legacy giving.
You can contribute to this fund! See page 37.
These Local Organizations
currently partner in the Jewish Community Foundation’s Create a Jewish Legacy program to build endowments for a strong Jewish future in San Diego.
We thank each organization’s legacy team , comprised of staff and volunteers, who are working towards long-term sustainability of Jewish San Diego.
Jewish Federation of San Diego
Tifereth Israel Legacy Society
Jerome & Miriam Katzin*
David & Marlene Katzman*
Nadja Kauder
Lori Kauffman-Faison*
Roberta Kaufman-Fredericks*
Ella Kaufmann*
Dr. Steve & Ann Kavy
Robert & Judith Kelin
Sol & Debbie Kempinski
Mark* & Sabrina Kerbel
Lillian Kerr*
Paul* & Guin Kerstetter
Stanley* & Sherry Kessel
Harry Kessler*
Alan Kholos & Tina Hirsch-Kholos
Todd & Jackie Kirschen
Sheila Kirschenbaum
Drs. Arnold Kisch & Victoria Daubert
Reuben Klamer*
Ross & Beth Klareich
Dr. A.J. Klein*
Jane Klein*
Selwyn & Barbara Klein
Cantor Jacob S. & Belle Kleinberg*
Your Legacy
secures the future of our community to educate our children, care for our elderly, and strengthen Jewish identity.
Rabbi Aaron & Hillary Kleinman
Steven Kleinman*
Kleinman Family Gift
Lawrence & Sherry Kline
Klitzner Family
Alexander Klotz*
Jerry* & Gayle Klusky
Joy F. Knapp*
Dr. Donn & Zena Kobernick*
Todd & Deena Kobernick
Karen Kogut
Allan & Fern* Kohn
Lois Kohn*
Martin & Jill Koller
David Koplar & Karine Seigel
Rabbi David & Debbie Kornberg
Martin & Phyllis Kornfeld*
Richard & Carol Kornfeld
Norman Kort & Annette Feigenbaum
Nancy Kossan
Larry & Kathy Krantz
Lawrence & Sallye* Krause
Shirley Kreloff*
Richard* & Deborah Kremsdorf
Elaine Krieger*
Homer & Ann Kripke*
David K. Kroll
Dr. Seth Krosner & Phil Johnson
Daniel Kucinski
Linda Kucinski
Bernard Kunin*
William & Gaby Kuperman
Dr. David & Jessica Kupferberg
Murray & Flora Kuritsky*
Michael & Ava Kurnow
Adam & Joy Kushnir
Sam & Gabriella Labson*
Aaron & Bernadette Landau
Sam & Jan Landau
Shirley Landau*
Robert Landers*
Edith Lange*
Robert & Susan Lapidus
Steven & Alexis Larky
Dorothy Lasensky
Dorothy Last*
James & Risa Lauth
Steve & Joanne Laverson
Arthur* & Rhoda Lavine
M. Larry Lawrence*
Robert Lawrence* & Laurie Black
Rabbi Marty & Anita Lawson
Robin and Joth Layton
Robert Lazarus
Mack Leblang*
Fanny Krasner Lebovits*
Sheila Lebovitz
William & Yvette Lechtner
Irving & Regina Lee*
Sally Leeds*
Eric & Emma Lefkowitz
Julie Lehrman
Barry Lerner*
Ira* & Susan Lerner
Joseph & Jennifer Lerner
Robert Lerner
Sharon Lerner-Baron
Frances B. Leslie*
Lainie Lesser-Mark*
Terri Levenson
Harriet Levin*
Rand Levin
Helen Levine*
Rebecca & Kerdie Levine*
Susan Levine
Michael Levinson
Sandy & Arthur* Levinson
Hillary & Avi Levison
Gary & Cheryl Levitt
Sam & Helen Levitt*
Ruth Levor
Dr. Jerome* & Leona Levy
Nathan* & Celia Levy
Susan G. Levy
Thomas & Alina Levy
Yiftach Levy & Jennifer
Tabak-Levy
Bernard Lewis*
James Lewis* & Andrea Stein
Malcolm Lewis*
Theodora Lewis*
Pat Libby & Mike Eichler
Jeffrey & Hillary Liber
Rabbi Avi & Vicki Libman
Eleanor Lieb*
Miriam Lieber
Morris* & Zita Liebermensch
Bob Lin
Miriam Lincoff*
Tom & Barbara Lincoln
Philip Linssen & Patricia Ungar
Nancy Linton
Jeff & Sheila Lipinsky
Ruben & Susanne Lisker
Dr. Marshall & Gail* Littman
Jaime* & Sylvia Liwerant
Making a Difference
in the lives of future Jewish generations.
Your thoughtful planning will ensure its success.
Ann and Richard Jaffe IN THEIR OWN WORDS
San Diego Jewish Academy is their passion and will be one of their major legacies in San Diego. But it also reveals so much about their Jewish values and their outlook on life.
Giving is often considered a detached or dispassionate act. But many times, the person giving ultimately gains as much as the recipient, in ways that can be tangible or intangible. “We go from success to significance and elevate our souls by helping elevate others,” as Richard shared in the context of asking others to support the Academy. The Jaffes don’t have any expectation of something in return for their philanthropy. They
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just know from decades of giving that it tends to yield rewards in many ways, including the satisfaction of seeing Jewish students grow into future leaders.
Judaism informs their values and has always been an important part of their lives. The couple like to make annual grants each year to nonprofits on their anniversary – reflecting their shared value of giving back. Richard noted the additional assurance they feel with JCF housing and managing the SDJA endowment, ensuring that their decades of support for Jewish education in San Diego will continue their legacy indefinitely.
Ann and Richard Jaffe
Larry & Marla Lobenstein
Dr. Frances Lobman
Hamilton M. & Estelle* Loeb
Ervin London*
Mathew* & Barbara Loonin
Ellen* & Philip Lorang
Ingram Losner & Jane Willoughby
Craig & Marty Lotzof
Peter* & Lynn Louis
Ilyse Loven
Herbert & Marsha Lubick
Taylor Lucas
Elisa Lurkis & Spencer Wetter
Debbie Macdonald
Patricia Machun
Nina Madden Sabban
Ron & Shamara Madrid
Norman Magid*
Florence Maio*
Dr. Alan Maisel
Dr. Marcy Maisel*
Jack & Deborah Maizel
Luis & Sally Maizel
Andrew & Tanya Malk
Brian & Nancy Helene Malk
Simon & Diana Malk
Tina Malka
Jim* & Gail Malkus
Dr. Robert* & Marcia Malkus
Susan Ten Eyck Mallory
Barbara Mandel
Elaine Mandel*
Jess & Meg Mandel
Mark & Melissa Mandel
David & Felicia Mandelbaum
Barney & Dr. Sandra Mann
Jackie & Charlie Mann
Mark Mann*
Walter & Ruth Mann*
Brian & Suzanne Marcus
Dr. Howard & Lottie Marcus*
Thanks to a remarkable bequest gift to the Jewish Community Foundation by the late Joel and Arlene Moskowitz, in their memory, and supported by their daughters Michelle-Shari Kruss and Danielle Ambrose, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Moskowitz Legacy Resource Center, a dedicated suite in the Jewish Community Foundation offices. This center provides a space for community members to design their personal legacy plans with guidance from staff. Organizations throughout San Diego are invited to host their Legacy Society Members, hold intimate meetings, and conduct board discussions in this suite. This community center will serve as a convening space to inspire, enable, and encourage support for our community for many years to come.
Danielle Ambrose and Michelle-Shari Kruss (left to right)
Dorothy Lasensky with her Grandchildren
Creating a Jewish Legacy
Use the space below to help start your conversation.
1. What do I/we want my/our family and friends to know about my/our Jewish connection?
2. How do I/we want to be remembered?
3. I/we created a Jewish legacy because...?
Sanford Margolies*
Elias & Frances Margolin*
David Markoff
Arthur* & Joan Markovits
Greg & Julianne Markow
Ellen Marks
Charlotte Marx
Gary & Jayne Marx
Ronald & Cathi Marx
Michael & Lynn Maskin
Lisa Massry & Alexis Massry
Michael & Hilary Mattes
Sandy & Ralph Mayer
Hillel Mazansky*
Phyllis Mazer*
Gloria Mazur*
Wendy McCreary
Louis Mednicoff*
Jane Meis*
Eli & Susie Meltzer
Rabbi Scott & Jennifer Meltzer
Kendall Melville* & Sabina Wallach
David & Luna Memun
Steve & Barbara Mendell
Chana Mendez-Gonzalez
Cantor Sheldon & Marcie Merel*
Jessica Meyer
Paul & Maggie Meyer
Carlos & Esther Michan
David & Rashel Michan
Michael & Jessica Middleton
Joseph & Lauren Milana
Paulette L. Millander
Bill Miller
Lance & Michelle Miller
Karen Miller
Joshua Mills & Nomi Schalit
Lesley Mills
Rachel Millstone
Silva Missler*
Barbara Mitchell*
Dr. Charles* & Ilene Mittman
Clive & Tamara Moch
Alberto Moel & Tania Dubin
Elspeth Helen Momcilovich*
Victor & Nehama Moreno
Bobbye Morgan*
William & Amy Morris
Michael & Marjorie Morrison
Joel & Arlene Moskowitz*
Harris I. Moss
Jonathan* & Gillian Moss
Mark & Ellen Moss
Ann Levenstein Mound
BOOK OF LIFE STATEMENTS
Morris (z”l) and Zita Liebermensch
On behalf of our family, we are most grateful for the opportunity to perpetuate the Jewish tradition of “tzedakah” with our legacy gift.
We especially want to remember and honor all those who came before us; give love and support to all those in the here and now; and be ever mindful to secure a safe and caring future to all those who are to follow.
David and Claire Ellman
We are honored to fulfill our obligation of supporting the Jewish community through the mitzvah of “tzedakah”.
Our children are our precious gifts. It is our responsibility to create and enhance every possible opportunity for them and their fellow Jews to live a rich life steeped in our Jewish heritage and teachings.
Joseph Cohen
The ability to give back and contribute – of time, talent, and financial capacity – is a motivating force for me. I am inspired to help others and understand their charitable capacity for doing good in the world. In the mode of living through giving we enhance our true happiness.
My legacy gift to JCF San Diego is in the belief that a vibrant community foundation will provide strong leadership for the larger Jewish community of San Diego – and elsewhere. Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Community Center are central to the quality of community life and are beneficiaries of legacy gifts.
I am grateful to live in a wonderful city, surrounded by inspiring examples of philanthropy, and desire to do ever more to secure the future of the Jewish community.
See our complete online Book of Life.
Did you know 148 Jewish Organizations
have been included in legacy plans?
Local and National Jewish Organizations
America-Israel Cultural Foundation
American Conference of Cantors Inc.
American Israel Education Foundation
American Jewish Committee
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
American Jewish World Service
Anti-Defamation League
Anti-Defamation League - San Diego
Association for Jewish Studies, Inc.
Be’er Hagolah Institutes
Beit Am Mid-Willamette Jewish Community Center
Beth Israel Congregation, Ann Arbor
Beth Jacob Congregation*
Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs
Blue Card Inc.
Brandeis University
Camp Hess Kramer
Camp Mountain Chai*
Camp Ramah in California
Centro Primo Levi
Chabad at La Costa
Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside
Chabad La Jolla
Chabad Lubavitch of Larchmont and Mamaroneck
Chai Lifeline
ChaiSouthAfrica
CLAL - National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership
Coastal Roots Farm*
Congregation Adat Yeshurun*
Congregation Bet Haverim Jewish Fellowship of Davis
Congregation Beth Abraham, Oakland
Congregation Beth Am*
Congregation Beth El*
Congregation Beth Israel*
Congregation B’nai Zion, El Paso
Congregation Dor Hadash*
Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation
Eshel, Inc.
Fifth Avenue Synagogue
Forward Association, Inc.
Friends of Chabad Lubavitch San Diego, Chabad Hebrew Academy
Friends of Chabad Lubavitch San Diego, Chabad of RSF
Friends of the IDF
Friends of United Hatzalah
Friendship Circle of San Diego*
Habonim Dror Camp Tavor
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America
Halom House
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego*
HIAS Inc.
Hillel - The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Hillel at Washington University
Hillel of San Diego*
Hope Village, San Diego
House of Israel Balboa Park
Impact Cubed
Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Israel Emergency Alliance (StandWithUs)
JAFCO Children’s Foundation
Jewish Braille Institute
Jewish Community Center Association of North America
Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego*
Jewish Family Service of San Diego*
Jewish Federation of El Paso
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation
Jewish Federation of San Diego*
Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
Jewish Reconstructionist Camping Corporation
Jewish Theological Seminary
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
JTEEN of San Diego
Ken Jewish Community*
Keshet Inc.
Kindness Initiative
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus*
Los Angeles Jewish Home
March of the Living
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger - Los Angeles, CA
National Council of Jewish Women
National Yiddush Book Center
Ner Tamid Synagogue*
North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry
Ohr Shalom Synagogue*
ORT America Inc.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Penninsula Temple Beth El Ramah in the Rockies
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Religious Action Center of the URJ
River Garden Hebrew Home
San Diego Hebrew Day School*
San Diego Jewish Academy*
Seacrest Foundation
Selfhelp Home
Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation
Shalom Institute Camp and Conference Center
Sh’ma Institute
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Southern California Yeshiva High School
Survivor Mitzvah Project
Temple Adat Shalom*
Temple Emanu-El*
Temple Solel*
Ten Yad Kallah Gemach Inc.
The Butterfly Project
The Schechter Institutes, Inc.
Tifereth Israel Synagogue*
Torah High Schools of San Diego
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
UC Berkeley Hillel
Union for Reform Judaism Camping System
United Jewish Centers of Metrowest
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
USC Shoah Foundation
Yeshiva Academy of Harrisburg Foundation (The Silver Academy)
Israeli Organizations
America Gives
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
American Friends of Magen David Adom
American Friends of Shalva
American Friends of Tel Aviv University
American Society for Technion
American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel
American Society for Yad Vashem
American Society of the University of Haifa
Beit Hatfutsot
Birthright Israel Foundation
Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America
Central Fund for Israel
Friends of Israel Disabled VeteransBeit Halochem
Friends of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judaism
Friends of Yad Sarah Inc.
IDC Herzliyah
ImpactIsrael dba Friends of Yemin Orde
Israel Air Force Center Foundation
Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
Israel Tennis Center Associates, Inc.
Jewish Agency for Israel
Jewish National Fund
New Israel Fund
Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
P.E.F. Israel Endowment Funds
Together for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers
U.S. Committee Sports for Israel/Maccabi
ZAKA Search and Rescue
And more!
*Currently participating in the Jewish Community Foundation’s community-wide Create a Jewish Legacy program.
30 + ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL
The Book of Life
Nearly 250 personal statements along with photos are kept on permanent display at the Jewish Community Foundation’s offices and website.
Please visit jcfsandiego.org/BOL to view the entire book.
Claudia Mulcahy*
Steven & Dina Naiman
Jose & Sara Nakach
George Nathan*
Laurel Nation
Karen Schwartz Natkin*
Sophie Needelman Bloch
Harvey & Linda* Neiman
Jan & Mary Netusil*
Miriam J. Neuhauser*
Alan & Nancy Nevin
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Nevin
John Newberger*
Ron & Marlene* Newell
Eugene* & Suzanne Newman
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Dr. Lawrence & Rebecca Newman*
Michael Newman
Harriet G. Newmark*
Newmark* Family
James & Mary Nierman
Paul Nierman & Deborah Horwitz
Gabriel Nissan
Miriam Norten
Marie Novak
Maury & Lillian Novak*
Robert D. Novick
Mark & Patricia Nussbaum
David & Sharon Ogul
Linda & Larry Okmin
Joseph* & Sima Oppenheimer
Joel Orgel
Marty Orgel
Norman Orgel
Helen Orin*
Daniel* & Arlene Orlansky
Elaine Orvis*
August Osroff*
Andrea & Lawrence* Oster
Elizabeth Ozer*
Arnold & Marilyn Packer*
Felicia Palmer
Martin & Beverley Pamensky
Deborah Pantoni
Stanley & Roselyn Pappelbaum
Judith E. Parker
Malcolm Parle*
Joan Parry*
Karen & T.J. Parry
Jennifer & Thomas Paul
Max Pawl*
Payne Family
Daniel & Laurie Pearl
Jeremy & Kelly Pearl
Valerie & Bobby Peck
Dr. John & Jean Penn
Legacy Giving Options
What’s right for you?
Creating your Jewish Legacy through planned giving enables you to have a lasting impact on the organizations you care so much about. Below are some of the ways to achieve your long-term charitable goals.
Bequest
Naming Jewish Community Foundation, or other organizations, in your will or trust. This is the most popular planned giving method and the simplest. A comprehensive and custom Legacy Plan will be created.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A simple contract between you and the Foundation in which you make an irrevocable gift of cash or securities in exchange for lifetime income based on age. Part of the payments are tax-free. After your lifetime, your chosen organization(s) receives the remainder of the funds.
Charitable Lead Trust
A trust prepared by your attorney. Potentially receive an income tax deduction, provide your favorite organization income for a fixed term, and the remaining assets return to you or other named family members.
Retirement Plan Assets
Most types of retirement plans are heavily taxed at death so they are advantageous assets for giving. Name the Foundation or your favorite organization(s) as beneficiary while avoiding income and estate tax for your heirs.
Endowment Fund
A permanent fund that supports your favorite organization(s) in perpetuity. Distributes a fixed percentage of the fund to your chosen organization(s) each year.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A trust prepared by your attorney that provides you with income and a tax deduction upon creation. The remainder of the trust is distributed to your favorite organization(s). Useful for complex assets, such as real estate. More flexibility than a gift annuity to select the level of income.
Life Insurance
Name the Foundation or your favorite organization(s) as partial or sole beneficiary of your policy. Leverage your giving by naming a new policy or transferring an existing policy to the Foundation to be designated to your favorite organization(s). You may receive an immediate and future income tax deduction for the premiums paid or value of the transferred policy.
In 2014, this award was created in memory of Sheila who was the Chair of the Jewish Community Foundation at the time the Endowment Leadership Institute (ELI) program began. Established by the Potiker family, this fund supports participating ELI organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their Create a Jewish Legacy endowment building programs.
Howard Potash*
Hughes & Sheila Potiker*
Seth & Susan Pransky
Irv Pregozen*
Jessica Pressman & Brad Lupien
Cheryl Rattner Price
Robert & Allison Price
Morton & Jana Printz
Rabbis Deborah Prinz & Mark Hurvitz
Seymour Rabin*
Michael & Naomi* Rabkin
Miriam Radin*
Robert Radlow* & Janet Esser*
Ernest & Evelyn Rady
Douglas Rafner & Sandy Siperstein Rafner
Barry Raskin & Dr. Linda Olafson
Ruth Raskin*
Abraham & Anne Ratner*
Andrew Ratner & Marcie Sinclair
Manny & Shirley Ravet*
Henry & Barbara Reed*
Robert & Joan Reese
Allan & Pearl Reiter*
Dr. Stephen & Bobbe Reitman
You can contribute to this fund! See page 37.
Tabitha Reitman*
Andrew Resnick & Liz Levine
Vivian J. Rich
Edward H. Richard
Joshua Richman
Lois Richmond*
Art & Jeannie Rivkin*
Dr. Stuart and Mrs. Joanne Roberts
Len* & Connie Robin
Jeremiah* & Cassidy Robins
Rolf Robins*
Debbie Rodriguez
Elena Romanowsky
Barbara Rose
Howard & Laura Roselinsky
Charles & Elizabeth* Rosen
Judy Rosen*
Allan & Pearl Rosenberg
Bernice Rosenberg*
Donald & Stacy Rosenberg
Frieda Rosenberg
Ruben & Fanny Rosental
Adam & Jami Rosenthal
Ellin & Alan Rosenthal
Emily Rosenthal
Judy & Rabbi Leonard* Rosenthal
Ephron Rosenzweig
Stephen and Joan Rosenzweig
Hannah L. Roskin*
Jeffrey & Shelley Ross
Dr. Allison Rossett
Ivan* & Janet Rostovsky
Abraham & Ana Rothman
Anna Rottenberg*
Gary Rotto
Bill & Sheryl Rowling
Dr. Norman & Barbara Rozansky
Howard* & Judith Rubenstein
Robert Rubenstein & Marie Raftery
Andrew & Lisa Rubin
Norman & Toby Rubin*
Bram & Rochelle Rubinstein
Jeremy Sable & Karen Gross
Thomas & Helen Sabo
tzedakah
righteousness, fairness, and justice
Dr. Bruce & Sheri Sachs
Ray & Marcia Sachs
Anthony & Ellen Sacks
Glenda Sacks
Dr. Peter & Arlene Sacks
Sara R. Sacks*
Devora Safran & Ron Eisenberg
Richard Sager
Al* & Teresita Salganick
Cecile Salomon*
Brett & Nicole Saloner
Todd Salovey & Diane Boomer
Harriet Salter
Eriberto & Stella Salzmann
Edward* & Rae Samiljan and Family
Abbie & Josiah Sand*
Sanders Family
San Diego County Endowment
Maurice Sasson*
Maya Satnick
Irwin* & Gloria Scarf
Howard & Diane Schachat
Sanford & Marjorie Schane
Ruth Schank*
Harriet Schapiro*
Sheldon & Lillian Scharlin*
Mark Schauder
Marilyn Scheininger
Congresswoman Lynn Schenk & C. Hugh Friedman*
Shari & Frederick Schenk
Amy & Bret Scher
Colin & Jane Scher
Dr. George & Mary Ann Scher
William & Rita Scherlis*
Arthur & Evalyn Schiff*
Lynn Schiff
Rose Schiff*
Irving & Gloria Schiffman*
Robert Schimmelfennig*
Helene & David Schlafman
Arlene Schloss*
Craig & Julia Schloss
Shawn Schlossberg
Peter Schmidt
Beverly Schmier*
Ben & Brenda Schneider
Margery Schneider*
Elliot* & Eileen Schubert
Benjamin Schulman*
Jose & Joanna Schulmann
Paul & Joan Schultz
Laura Schumacher
Joseph Schuman
Matt & Gwen Schvimmer
Dara & Darren Schwartz
Hyman Schwartz*
Ira & Mindy Schwartz
Rachel Schwartz*
Richard & Jacquelyn Schwartz
Robert & Judi Schwartz
Sigmond Schwartz*
Yearl & Rachel Schwartz*
Dan & Carol Schwartzblat
Daniel Schwimmer & Lee Fowler
Schwimmer
Edward & Melynnique Seabrook
May L. Sebel
Myron* & Cynthia Seeberg
Jon Steven Segal
Harry* & Leatrice Segel
Colin Seid Family
Nancy B. Gold Seid
Sonya Seiderman*
Charlene Seidle
Sydney* & Denise Selati
Rick* & Sydney Serwin
Harold* & Shirley Shapiro
Melvin Shapiro*
Philip Shapiro*
Shapiro Family
Leah Shapov*
Joel and Sally Shaps
Bette Shatoff*
Mark & Diana Shatz
Hillel & Judy Shear
Gary & Jean Shekhter
Albert & Marilyn* Shelden
Tony & Shari Shelton
Belle & Abe Sherman*
Larry & Barbara Sherman
Mark & Renee Sherman
Lyndsi Sherman Okh
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Those that you can give now and those that may provide you with an extra income.
Robert Siegel & Roslyn Goldstein
Joel Siegfried
Mitchell & Elizabeth Siegler
Robert & Claire Sigal
Jeffrey Silberman & Karen Foster Silberman
Russell Silberstein
Beverly & Howard Silldorf
Patricia Silver
Philip & Dorit Silverman
Raphael & Kitty* Silverman
Sandra Jean Silvers*
Edward & Zella* Silverstein
Irwin & Shirley Silverstein*
Sharon Silverstein
Rabbi Adam & Chava Simon
Blanche Shiller*
Robert & Mao Shillman
Susan Shmalo
Stephen & Denise Shoemaker
Martin & Roberta Shoman
Dr. Sydney & Jane* Shore
Yaakov and Devorah Shore
Jeffrey D. Shorn* & Charles S. Kaminski
Morris Showell*
Norman & Anneliesse Shulman*
Rachel Shyloski
Charlotte & Hano Siegel
Leon G.* & Fern Siegel
Ronald & Anne Simon
Dr. Richard Simons
Judith Simons
Leo & Yanine Simpser
Rabbi David Singer & Danielle Rugoff
Neal Singer & Debbie Broida
Selma Singer*
Anna & Steven Siperstein
Phyllis & Jerry Siperstein*
Arnold & Lucille Sirk*
Beth Sirull and Jonathan Shuster
Robert & Debra Skomer
Donald & Gayle* Slate
Brad Slavin
Ronald Slayen
Joe Oppenheimer (z”l)
Consider a Gift
from your estate to support your favorite organizations.
Phil & Ruth Slonim*
Mildred Small
Marilyn & Stanley* Smiedt
Bonnie Lee Smith
Norman & Jill Smith
Alex & Evelyn Smotkin*
David & Miriam Smotrich
Phil & Sheryl Snyder
Henry Soille*
Elyse Sollender
Elene Solomon*
Esther & Steven Solomon
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Herbert J. Solomon & Elaine Galinson
Howard & Debra Solomon
Diane & Henry Solway*
Florence Somerman*
Howard & Jean Somers
Gidal & Pesla Sonabend*
Hedwig Sonabend*
Ida Soontup*
Bonnie Sowa & Kenneth Ginsburg*
Martin Spar
Alan & Nancy Spector
Sidney* & Penny Spector
Bill & Barbara Sperling
Lee & Bobbie Sperling
Spiegel Family
Lilla Spielman*
Edward* & Vicki Spilkin
Jill & Mark Spitzer
Dan* & Edith Standler
Mark Standler*
Richard & Shari Stegman
Steiman Family
Yehudah Leib & Chane Steiman
Bob Stein
Rabbi Jonathan & Susan Stein
Lisa & Nate Stein
Murray & Orah Stein
Jan Steinert & Richard Bosse
Hannah Step
Steppat Family
Amy & Michael Stern
Bill Stern*
Greta Stern*
Harold Stern*
Judy Spaner Stern
Marty Stern & Marcia Kern
Michael Stern
Mickey Stern*
Pam & Ted Stern
Richard E. Stern*
Ruth Stern
Dorrit Still*
Ashley Stone
David & Jodi Stone
Evan* & Jill Stone
Rod & Gloria Stone
Ryan Stone
Matthew* & Iris Strauss
Ellen & Joseph Strum*
Shelly Sulit
Memorial to Judith Summers*
Beni & Jackie Surpin
Dr. Tom & Lisa Sweet
Michael & Deena Swidler
Charles* & Carol Swimmer
Michael & Anita Szawielenko
Isaac & Anita Szmuilowicz
Mel & Bonnie Tabak
Dr. Charles & Paula Tannen*
S. Mark Taper Foundation
Rae Tauber*
Adelaide Tavlin*
Jeanne Tayler
Robert & Mary-Stuart Taylor*
Martin & Angelica Teal
David & Joan* Tedlow
Roman & Nataliya Telerman
Sydell Templin*
Gertrude Thaler*
Dr. Aron* & Lorraine Thall
Nessim & Sarah Tiano*
Stanley & Janet Tiger
Robert* & Celia Tingley
Tradonsky Family
Kenneth Trestman
Eva Trieger
Eliot Tow
Robert & Nancy Tuggle
Jerry* and Beverly Turchin
Jerry & Carole Turk
Herbert Tuteur*
Jan Tuttleman*
Richard & Susan Ulevitch
Simon & Laura Vainer
Natalie Vanderster*
Richard & Nancie Vann
Kim Varey & Dan Shapiro
Danny & Stacy Varon
Louis & Tamora Vener
Rick & Yvonne Venger
Lainy Vinikow
Lawrence Vinikow
Alan & Caryn Viterbi
Alexandra Viterbi
Andrew & Erna* Viterbi
Audrey Viterbi Smargon
Danielle Viterbi
Samantha Viterbi
The idea is not to live forever, it is to create something that will.
– Andy Warhol
Henry and Sophie Haimsohn
Valerie Viterbi
Morton Vogelson*
Buddy & Diane Voit
Stephen* & Gerry Voit
Sioma & Debbie Waisburd
Babs Walden*
Clive Walden
Michael & Maureen Wallace*
Peggy Ann Wallace
Howard Warshaw*
Dr. Jeffrey & Barbara Wasserstrom
Charles & Randi Wax
David & Sharon Wax
Stephen Wax* & Laurie Price
Kevin & Jamie Wechter
Sylvia & Aaron* Wechter
James & Ellen Weil
John* & Cathy Weil
Alfred Weinberg*
Daniel & Sheila Weinberg
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg*
Sidney M. Weinberg*
Amy Weiner
Sheila Weiner
Neil Weinstein* Family
Rabbi Simcha & Betty* Weiser
Dr. Robert Weisgrau & Roberta Gottlieb
Herbert Weiss
Stephen & Joy Weiss
Dr. Stuart Weiss
Zvi Weiss
Dr. Gary & Nancy Weissberg
Jule & Esther Weissbuch*
Idelle Weissenberg*
Dr. Adam & Beth Weissman
Harry & Jo Ann Weissman
BOOK OF LIFE STATEMENTS
Marjory Kaplan
My endowment for the Jewish people reflects the joy and energy I find throughout our community. As the previous CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation, I feel blessed to have witnessed so many heart-filled conversations about giving back to the community. Meeting with people of all ages and backgrounds, I understand how the strength of our Jewish values compels us to the obligation of tzedakah and leaving the world a better place.
For my family, I am signing the Book of Life to honor my parents, Rita and Myron Joshel, who showed me through their actions what it means to be generous and active in a community. For future generations, I want to help pass on the powerful values that this book represents.
Share your story! See page 38 for details.
Dr. Larry and Rebecca Newman (z”l)
When it was time to think about the legacy we wanted to leave our children it was important to us that through our endowments they would appreciate how greatly our involvement with our community had added richness and texture to our lives. We also wanted to insure that succeeding generations of young Jewish families would find a strong and vibrant community awaiting their participation.
Waisburd Family
In memory of our ancestors, inspired by our children, and thinking of our future generations, we are honored to be able to fulfill our duty of tzedakah during and beyond our lifetimes.
Gerry Weitz & Dr. Karen Joy Shaw
Fred & Arlene Weitzen*
Lawrence & Mary Weitzen
Steven & Ava Weitzen
Matthew & Sharon Weitzman
Gerald & Esther Wellman
Dennis Wengroff*
Howard & Dianne Wertheim
David & Marty* Wertlieb
Eric & Irene Wetsman
Alan S. Wexler*
Sydney & Cynthia Wexler*
Gerald* & Carolyn Wilinsky
Dr. Gidon & Marilyn Williams
Teri Wilner
Elaine & David Wilson
Joseph & Louise Winicki*
Olivia & Marty Winkler
Mort Winski*
Rachel G. Winsten*
Stanley & Dorothy Winter*
George T. & Gayle J. Wise Family
Edith Wiseman*
Stephen & Deborah Wismar
Rabbi Jeffrey & Shoshie Wohlgelernter
Allan & Rochelle* Wolf
William & Irma* Wolf
Lt Col (ret) Hubert & Geraldine Wolff*
Sharleen Wollach
David & Marcia Wollner
Dr. Donald & Marcia Wolochow
Gertrude Womark*
Linda Woodbury*
Gary & Illana Woods
Bertram & Jacqueline Woolf*
Josh Wortman
Dr. Philip & Miriam Wrotslavsky
Allen & Melinda Wynar
Yosi Yedid
Moshe Yehushua
Whoever practices charity and justice fills the world with loving kindness. – Talmud
Ann Youngwood*
Meyer* & Claire Yourman
Henry & Helen Zaguli*
Dr. Marvin & Judith Zaguli
Leonard & Ruth Zanville*
Jane Zeer
Charles & Leah Zibbell*
Lillian Zilbercweig*
Alan Zimmelman
Brian Zimmerman
Charles* & Eleanor Zion
Joshua and Betina Zlotlow
Lois Zlotoff*
Josef Zoldan
Jose Zyman
Anonymous (126)
SAN DIEGO’S Jewish History
San Diego’s Jewish settlers arrived in 1850 with California’s statehood looking for adventure, good weather, better health, and, above all, the opportunity to make the American dream their own. Many who arrived in San Diego were responsible for shaping the early town, building theaters, owning vast tracts of land, engaging in civic service, and participating in politics.
These early Jewish pioneers were not only pioneers in San Diego, but pioneers in a new country as well. As the 19th century drew to a close, more and more Jews were arriving on American shores seeking a better life for themselves and in doing so, made life better for the communities in which they settled.
In the early 20th century, San Diego’s Jewish community faced obstacles to greater community involvement as restrictive covenants (race restrictions) were attached to particular neighborhood subdivisions like La Jolla, pushing those who helped to fund and build San Diego out of particular locations. But by 1963, Jonas Salk, a Jewish medical researcher and virologist, established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, (designed by a Jewish architect, Louis I. Kahn) and with the completion of UCSD—a school intending to specialize in the intersection between biology and technology—the restrictions were ended as Jewish scientists were some of the top in their fields.
Today, San Diego’s Jewish community thrives and is different than other Jewish populations in other parts of the state and country. 19% of San Diego County’s Jewish population was born outside the United States, including South Africa and mainly Mexico.
To learn more about the history and heritage of San Diego’s Jewish Community and understand the struggles, triumphs, contributions, and legacy of San Diego’s Jewish community, visit sandiegohistory.org/jewish-history.
Passover at Naval Training Center c. 1958
Isador Lewis Cigars c. 1895
San Diego’s First Synagogue, Temple Beth Israel c. 1889
March in Support of Israel, Downtown San Diego c. 1973
Jewish Baseball Team c. 1887 1st Anniversary of Israel’s Independence in Tijuana c. 1949
What is an Endowment?
An endowment fund is a perpetual fund that is invested for growth and provides a source of ongoing annual support to address charitable causes. Consistent annual distributions, through up and down markets, create a mechanism for a forever fund.
Organizations that establish endowment funds are demonstrating the commitment that they will be fulfilling their mission for decades to come. An endowment can also provide financial security to those organizations taking on new challenges or seizing new opportunities as they arise.
Individuals can establish named endowment funds at the Jewish Community Foundation to support their favorite organizations on an annual basis or as a legacy to their children to distribute.
(858) 279-2740 / legacy@jcfsandiego.org
Endowment Funds Available at JCF
Camp Mountain Chai Scholarship Fund
This endowment fund supports camper scholarships to attend Camp Mountain Chai.
Day School Scholarship Endowment Fund
An endowment fund used to support scholarships for the Jewish day schools in San Diego.
Endowment for Youth Philanthropy
This endowment supports youth philanthropy programs such as the Jewish Teen Foundation.
Gail Littman Living Legacy Endowment Fund
The Gail Littman Living Legacy Endowment Fund supports the Endowment Leadership Institute program in building, strengthening, and sustaining the Jewish community.
Holocaust Remembrance Endowment Fund
This fund supports the annual community Yom Hashoah gathering as well as other community Holocaust remembrance and education initiatives.
Jan Tuttleman Jewish Women's Foundation
This endowment fund supports the Jewish Women’s Foundation, a network of women who have joined together to improve the lives of Jewish women and girls.
Jewish Burial Fund
This fund provides financial assistance related to costs associated for Jewish burials.
Marjory Kaplan Foundation Fund
The Marjory Kaplan Foundation Fund helps support the ongoing programs of the Foundation.
Sheila Potiker Endowment Leadership Award
This award recognizes outstanding organizations participating in the ELI program at JCF.
The Marty Klitzner Endowment Fund
This endowment supports the annual Marty Klitzner Symposium for Financial Integrity and/or other Governance Leadership Institute events.
This is just a sample of the many funds available at the Jewish Community Foundation that you are invited to support.
You’re Invited
A page has been reserved in the community-wide Book of Life for your personal statement. Share your story!
Contact us at: (858) 279-2740 legacy@jcfsandiego.org
A Treasured Archive for Our San Diego Community Individuals and families who have planned a legacy gift, or who have contributed to an endowment for a Jewish organization, are encouraged to provide a personal statement to be included in the San Diego Community’s Book of Life. The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego honors and celebrates our Book of Life signers.
These excerpts are from full statements that detail personal thoughts, life experiences, and philanthropic visions that have inspired legacy commitments to Jewish organizations.
Lee and Frank (z”l) Goldberg
Our strong Jewish feelings about tzedakah started with my father, Frank Winicki. He lost his family in the Holocaust, except for two nieces.
He was a strong Zionist in support of Israel. Each of our furniture stores sent $5000 a month to Israel; we even bought an Israeli car. When Israel became a state, my father had a big celebration with a party.
As the years passed our focus turned to our elderly Jewish community, starting with the Hebrew Home for the Aged. Our parents were founders of the home. Today it is the beautiful Seacrest Foundation. Frank and I served on UJF Boards.
We have learned that it is not what you gather but what you scatter that matters.
Barbara Bry
I feel that my life has exceeded my expectations. This is why my estate includes a gift to the Jewish Community Foundation and other Jewish organizations, as well as the establishment of a donor advised fund for my two daughters, Sarah and Rachel. It is my hope that the experience of helping our community will enrich their lives as much as it has mine.
DECLARATION OF INTENT
*I would like to include the following organizations in my charitable plans. (Please check all that apply.)
Beth Jacob Congregation
Camp Mountain Chai
Coastal Roots Farm
Congregation Adat Yeshurun
Congregation Beth Am
Congregation Beth El
Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Dor Hadash
Friendship Circle
Hebrew Free Loan San Diego
Hillel of San Diego
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Jewish Community Foundation (JCF)
Jewish Family Service (JFS)
Jewish Federation of San Diego
Ken Jewish Community
Ner Tamid Synagogue
Ohr Shalom Synagogue
San Diego Hebrew Day School
San Diego Jewish Academy
Temple Adat Shalom
Temple Emanu-El
Temple Solel
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Other ____________________
Other ____________________
Other ____________________
I am joining the Create a Jewish Legacy society to provide for, and leave my imprint on, our Jewish community for generations to come.
It will be our honor to include you in our community-wide celebrations.
Donor confidentiality is always respected.
Please indicate your preference:
To inspire and encourage others to make commitments to Jewish causes for the future, I permit my name to be listed.
I wish to remain anonymous.
NAME (PRINTED)
NAME (PRINTED)
NAME(S)
ADDRESS
PHONE 1
EMAIL 1
Please complete names as you would like to be listed and sign below.
PHONE 2
EMAIL 2
Please contact me to assist with documenting my intentions.
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE
DATE
DATE
This Declaration of Intent is not a legal obligation and may be changed at my discretion. *The organizations you select will be notified of your Declaration of Intent, unless you have indicated that you wish to be anonymous.
Please detach and mail to: Jewish Community Foundation San Diego, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
On behalf of the Create a Jewish Legacy partners, we thank you for your commitment.
Beneficiary Information to Share with Your Professional Advisor
Thank you very much for choosing to create your Legacy Plan with the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF). We support you and your professional advisor to ensure your intentions are honored and documented according to your wishes.
For Trusts:
Charitable beneficiary language for you to provide to your estate planning attorney to include in your will or trust:
“I give (cash of $___________ or _____% of my estate or specified property) to the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (Tax ID Number: 95-2504044), to be distributed according to the most recently dated Legacy Instructions on file with the Jewish Community Foundation.”
For Beneficiary Forms (IRAs, Life Insurance, etc.):
Charitable beneficiary language for you to use to complete your form with the company that holds your retirement plan or life insurance policy:
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego Tax ID Number: 95-2504044
For Gifts of Real Property and/or Partnership Interests:
Charitable beneficiary language for you to provide to your estate planning attorney to include in your will or trust:
“Community Foundation Charitable Real Estate Fund / Tax ID Number: 33-0794699
To be distributed according to the most recently dated Legacy Instructions on file with the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego.”
If you would like us to communicate directly with your professional advisor, we would be happy to do so. If you or your advisor should have any questions at all, please contact us at (858) 279-2740 or legacy@jcfsandiego.org.
We encourage you to consult with your financial planner to discuss the best tax-advantaged vehicle to fund your plan (for example, designating all or a portion of your retirement plan, rather than funds from your trust).
Thank you for making our community stronger for generations to come!
What will your Legacy be?
Joseph and Lenka Finci Jewish Community Building 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 / legacy@jcfsandiego.org / www.jcfsandiego.org
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