Chabad Tomorrow Booklet

Your Moment.

Your Legacy.

Your Chabad.

This is your moment to hold hands across the generations. This is your moment to ensure a Jewish future that is spiritual and meaningful. This is your moment to leave a Jewish Legacy.

Changing Jewish Destiny

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habad has been at the forefront of rebuilding the Jewish community after the Holocaust. From sparse headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson inspired a generation of young couples to go out and spread Yiddishkeit.

With endless love, devotion, and energy, his emissaries rebuilt Judaism throughout the world. From Casablanca to Rio de Janeiro, Chabad has brought a positive, uplifting message to the Jewish people.

Today, Chabad is found at every major University across North America, providing

a safe and welcoming environment for college students away from home. The Jewish Learning Institute, the world’s largest Adult Educational program, has revolutionized Adult Jewish Learning.

Cteen brings together high school students from around the world, to enrich and inspire their Jewish identity.

The Friendship Circle provides children with special needs a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences. In addition, the Friendship Circle provides their parents with respite and support.

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO LEAD US FORWARD. Planned Giving to Chabad builds Judaism where it is needed most: in your local community.

From pre-school to day school, visiting the sick or comforting the poor, this is your moment to make a difference. Join with Chabad through the loving act of Planned Giving by leading your community to a strong and vibrant future. This is your Moment.

“Let the Jewish children know from the start what they're about until they're old enough to say I like this... this is me and I am a Jew and i am proud of it” — Myrna Horton, Tustin, CA

“He always said he wanted to see the continuation of Yiddishkeit, through the education we bring up our children with. Roots are important. He felt that Jewish education had to survive.�

A Gift for the Ages MR. HERMAN STERN, TENAFLY, NJ

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erman Stern was a generous and kind man with a stubborn determination to better the lives of others.

"People would love to come and sit and speak with him because he had something to teach everyone," a former employee told the NJ Jewish Standard, "He liked surrounding himself with young people because he felt it kept him young."

After a long and successful career in real estate, Stern made the ultimate commitment to a Jewish Future, when he bequeathed his fortune to Chabad. For Herman, childless in his long-time marriage to beloved Lily, it was the right way to be remembered.

His gift to Chabad was developed into a new school, sanctuary, and social hall. The new shul is named in Stern’s honor. "It's a big thing he did there," a friend told

the newspaper, "It was the right thing. For the time that he lived in Tenafly, he found a home there.

They made him quite welcome; they became his family. They surrounded him. It was the right thing to do because these people were his family."

Another friend added, "He always said he wanted to see the continuation of Yiddishkeit, and Yiddishkeit can only be from the education we bring up our children with. Roots are important. He felt that Jewish education had to survive."

Stern’s surviving family told the New York Times they called him “Uncle Herman,” a name of great affection and someone who will be sorely missed, but Herman Stern’s generous act of loving kindness will live on—through every child who walks through the doors of the Chabad in Tenafly, New Jersey.

When Paul's disease deteriorated, he moved in with Rabbi Langer and was adored by his family. Paul’s legacy gift has allowed Chabad to continue the work he cared so much about.

Finding a Family MR. PAUL HOFFMAN, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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n 1975 Paul became acquainted with Chabad in Berkeley. As Paul became more observant, he assisted Rabbi Yosef Langer in many of the various Chabad programs. Paul would make a daily commute from his home in Berkeley to volunteer for Chabad in San Francisco.

Paul was involved in all facets of activities at Chabad. He worked tirelessly to facilitate the growth of Judaism in the bay area. He was always there to help his fellow Jews with tremendous care and compassion. He humorously told people he was Chabad’s oldest errand boy working in the country.

At Chabad, Paul became part of the furniture. He was drawn to Judaism for the sense of community and to help nourish his Jewish identity. His

exploration of his Jewish roots gave him a purpose in life, and he became friendly with the many students that passed through the Chabad house.

Later in life, when Paul developed Lou Gehrig’s disease, Rabbi Langer and his wife assisted him in finding the best medical care possible. From doctors and social workers, to hospital visits and trips to the pharmacy, the Langer’s were at his side. With his disease deteriorating, they arranged for caregivers to help him.

Paul moved in with Rabbi Langer and was adored by his family.

Paul’s legacy gift has allowed Chabad to continue the work he cared so much about. He was particularly interested in the education of Jewish youth, a subject which was very dear to him.

Why should I give a legacy gift to chabad?

For over 200 years, Chabad has led a worldwide Jewish resurgence. There is not a major city or college campus, anywhere, which does not have a Chabad center. Chabad exists to serve our local community today, and is planning to serve generations into the future.

I am not a wealthy person.

Can my gift make a difference?

Yes, every gift is important. Planned giving offers an excellent opportunity to take care of your family and leave a substantial Jewish Legacy.

“Just as my forefathers planted those for me, So too I Plant these for my children” —Talmud Taanis

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