Why is the Jewish community of Greater Hartford so special to you? Blythe and I came to the area...
Inspirational Legacy Giving: Four Questions for Seth and Blythe Kaufman
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Marla Perlstein – Legacy Story
I came from the small town of Lorain, Ohio. We had one synagogue, so it was the center of...
Harriet Cutler – Legacy Story
The Jewish Community of Greater Hartford and Congregation Kol Haverim are special to me for many...
Janice and Rich Hoff – Legacy Story
Rich and I have been members of Congregation Kol Haverim (CKH) since 1986. At the time, our sons...
Howie Breinan – Legacy Story
I grew up in Glastonbury. My fondest memories are being a member of NUTSY (Temple Sinai,...
Michael and Naomi Cohen Support the Community Through Service and Planful Giving
Sharing a commitment to fulfilling the Jewish teaching of tikkun olam. When reflecting on living...
The Zablotskys Invest their Time, Talent and Treasure in Jewish Education
Vivian and Ted Zablotsky share a common belief: to sustain a strong Jewish community, you need...
The Goldbergs: Past, Present and Future
What type of world do we want to live in? Since getting married in 1990, Karen and Gerry Goldberg...
The Levines Invest in the Community’s Vibrant Future
When Carolyn and Michael Levine’s youngest child was born just after they moved to West Hartford...
Paying it Forward for Generations
Temkin Family Promises First Commitment to LIFE & LEGACY Program Gayle and Steve Temkin don’t...
Why I am Leaving a Legacy Gift
Karen Donn’s Love for Jewish Community Inspires her Generosity
I was born in Hartford and grew up in Cheshire where my parents were founding members of Temple Beth David. My parents were married in 1961 (60 years and still going strong!) by the legendary Rabbi Silverman of the Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford
Fifteen Jewish Organizations to Participate in Greater Hartford Legacy Giving Initiative
WEST HARTFORD, CT – February 15, 2021 – The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (The Foundation) is spearheading a regional legacy giving initiative with 14 Jewish organizations that’s part of Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s (HGF) Life & Legacyprogram. A nationwide Jewish legacy giving initiative, Life & Legacy has secured more than 28,000 after-lifetime commitments with an estimated value of over a billion dollars for Jewish organizations across North America.