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Your Centennial Legacy
N E W S L E T T E R F O R T H E L I V I N G L E G A C Y S O C I E T Y, F A L L 2 0 2 1
Leadership Matters
Since 1910, Federation leadership has
always been cognizant of the past while
planning for what’s ahead. The Centennial
Campaign was inaugurated in 2010 to
safeguard that future with legacy gifts to
ensure Jewish continuity.
Jim Koshland has chaired that Centennial Campaign since
its inception and personifies how excellent stewardship can
leave an enduring footprint. As he hands the baton to the
next Centennial Campaign Chair at the end of 2021, the
Centennial Campaign stands at $215,907,991 from 368
donors and families as of June 30, 2021.
This represents the largest Federation fundraising effort in its
history. Like Jim, each Centennial Campaign donor is continuing Jim Koshland
to carry out the vision of those who came before them.
During his tenure, Jim was supported by a stellar Federation opportunities and raising emergency funds for Hebrew Free
Centennial Committee consisting of: Gerson Bakar z”l, Loan during COVID-19 during a deluge of need.
Adele Corvin; Steven Fayne, Richard Fiedotin, John Jackie Safier, Chief Executive Officer at Prometheus
Friedenrich z”l, John Goldman, Nancy Grand, Stephen Real Estate Group, noticed that the Federation building,
Grand z”l, Jim Heeger, Warren Hellman z”l, Tom Kasten, particularly its community areas, needed refurbishment.
Ron Kaufman, Laura Lauder, Bernard Osher, John Pritzker, With her keen insight of how surroundings can affect people
Richard Rosenberg, Alan Rothenberg, Dan Safier, Donald working within a space, she performed an unprecedented
Seiler z”l, Arthur Slepian, Roselyne Swig, and Harold Zlot. heroic act, volunteering to personally donate the funds and
The Endowment Committee was also chaired by a dynamic supervise upgrading of the building at 121 Steuart Street.
leader, Laura Lauder, who helped oversee, steward, and grow Leadership matters! The Federation and the Jewish
the Federation’s endowment funds. A few examples of her community are fortunate to have this strong pipeline of
innovative leadership include introducing new philanthropic dedicated and generous leaders who lend not only their
models and partnerships including impact investing resources, but their precious time.
Centennial Wall
The Wall of Honor is the centerpiece of the
Federation’s lobby and stands as an enduring tribute
to the Centennial donors’ extraordinary generosity,
recognizing those individuals and families whose gifts
begin at $250,000. The individual Jerusalem stones in
the sculpted wall allow new donors to be added and
celebrated each year. Centennial donors at all levels
will be prominently recognized. î
Centennial Campaign Committee members, left to right:
Ron Kaufman, Harold Zlot, Roselyne Swig, Alan Rothenberg,
Tom Kasten, Adele Corvin, Jim Koshland, Danny Grossman,
Laura Lauder, Richard Rosenberg, Gerson Bakar z”l, and Dan Safier
J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y F E D E R AT I O N A N D E N D O W M E N T F U N D
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Bringing Light to Our Communal Spaces
Boardroom With Windows
Jackie, Josh, Lauren and Dan Safier Lobby
Hallway Highlighting Federation Leadership Jackie Safier
In the sweep of Jewish topography, between “I think physical environment
our homes and our sacred spaces, there are and design affects how we feel.
very few places that have the potential to We can have a totally different
bring us together as a community. Jackie experience meeting in an
Safier saw this opportunity in the Federation’s exceptional environment.”
building which had not been renovated since – JACKIE SAFIER
its construction in over a quarter of a century.
“You know, it’s a wonderful building that previous donors Jackie’s husband, Dan, has also served in important
provided to the community and a great location, but it hasn’t leadership roles at the Federation, including as Chair
ever been refurbished,” Jackie said. “We saw the opportunity of the Endowment Committee. Their daughter, Lauren,
to add windows with a view to the Bay Bridge, bring in participated in the Diller Teen Fellows program which
natural light, and create a special environment to hopefully utilizes the Federation building space.
last a very long time.” Jackie is a hands-on philanthropist
in areas where she can lend her expertise including capital “I think my parents were amazing role models and set a
projects. Accordingly, it didn’t take long for her vision to be wonderful example. And being exposed to all that they
enacted.“ I hope it functions as a welcoming gathering place did in philanthropy and in the Jewish community shaped
that brings the Jewish community together.” Jackie and the my interests to this day. So I think we’re essentially just
Helen Diller Family Foundation have spent many years and continuing what they started.”
millions of dollars creating special spaces and supporting Not only is Jackie continuing the work of Sanford and Helen
causes from the arts to education, to healthcare. Diller, but she is also building upon it. The Federation is
Of course, one of their greatest philanthropic passions is the immensely grateful for the new gathering space for years to
Diller Teen Fellows Initiative and the Diller Teen Olam Awards come and the vision for making it happen.
created by her mother, Helen Diller, of blessed memory.
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Ensuring Jewish Community
“Our lives have been
made immeasurably
richer by
participation in the
Jewish community
whose continuation
we believe to be
essential to the
health and vitality of
the world in which
our son and future
grandchildren will
be living.”Á
– EILEEN RUBY
Eileen Ruby
Several years ago, not long before he became part of. Even if you didn’t know anything
about Judaism… which I didn’t,” said Eileen. But when
passed, Rob Ruby, of blessed memory, wrote
she moved to San Francisco, met Rob, the love of her
a short passage in the East Bay Federation’s life, and some other friends who were “doing Jewish
Book of Life. In two powerful sentences, things”—mostly at the Federation—her commitment to
Rob articulated why he and Eileen—who our community became much more purposeful. As their
careers took off, he as a lawyer and she in the jewelry
both served as presidents of the East Bay
business, so did their care and passion for the Jewish
Federation—were so committed to the community. And it’s a passion she maintains to this day.
Jewish community and why they ultimately
The Federation and the Jewish community are fortunate
decided to endow their gifts. to have Eileen’s ongoing leadership in important efforts
“And that’s exactly how I feel today,” said Eileen. “Judaism supporting our pandemic affected global society.
has been valuable in our lives. The community has been
valuable in our lives. We think it’s valuable to the world
“We’ve been the lucky beneficiaries
and we want this for other people. We want a world where
there’s Jewish community and there’s a place for the next
of a legacy passed down to us by
generation and the generation after that to go…” Toward those in earlier generations, who
that end, not only have the Rubys designated bequests to invested in the Jewish community, we
the Federation, but to Berkeley Hillel, BBYO, Temple Sinai, want to do everything in our means
and Hebrew Free Loan. to ensure that Jewish life continues to
“I grew up in Detroit. Where even if you didn’t engage, thrive locally and abroad.”
there was a de facto Jewish community that you just – EILEEN RUBY
Centennial Donors: A
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The following generous donors have left legacy gifts, made formal Centennial commitm
Centennial year in 2010. Also included are those individuals who have r
PA CE SE T T E R S Dr. Ernest & Anna Thorn z”l Nathan J. & Virginia H. CENT ENNIAL
$20,000,000 & above In honor of Bert z”l & Friedman z”l LIVING LEGACY
Tad & Dianne Taube Mary Ann Tonkin Donny & Janie Friend S OCIET Y
Arthur Weil Peter & Luz M. Frohwein z”l, Up to $249,999
in memory of Hans & Flore permanent funds,
V ISIO N A RI E S Beverly & Bernard Wolfe z”l reaffirmed commitments
$10,000,000–$19,999,999 Frohwein z”l
at all levels or amount
Barbara & Gerson z”l Bakar Marianne Goldman z”l
B U I L D E RS unknown
Helen & Sanford Diller z”l $500,000–$999,999 Olga & Stanley Goldsmith z”l Anonymous (21)
Marcia & John Goldman Ethnea & William Auslen z”l James Heeger & Daryl Messinger Don Abramson
Janet & Albert Schultz z”l Alvin H. Baum Jr. z”l Douglas M. & Mary E. Heller z”l Betty Denenberg Adler
Helen Sarah Steyer Stephanie Block Rachelle Hirstio z”l Hyman Agid z”l
Patty Wolfe z”l Joe & Nancy Blum Sonya & Stephen Hurst Maimoona M. Ahmed
Marian & Allan z”l Byer Lee z”l & Martin Katz Jeanne & Philip Alper z”l
PILL A RS Libi Cape Barbara & Ron Kaufman Beverly z”l & David Altman
$5,000,000–$9,999,999 Steven J. Cohen Rachel & Wilfred Kay z”l, in Edith & Peter Altmann z”l
Laura & Gary Lauder Leonie J. Darwin z”l memory of Peisach & Sara
Katz, & their children Sholom, Hilde & Alfred Amkraut z”l
Bob & Connie Lurie Marion & Jack Euphrat z”l Shimon, Sima, Lea, Rachel, & Robert Charles Armstrong z”l
Barbara & John Osterweis Nanette & Richard Freedland Benjamin z”l Millie & Aron Aronovsky z”l
Ruth & Donald Seiler z”l Mimi & Arthur z”l Gauss Emil Knopf Dr. Kenneth J. Arrow z”l
Howard & Susan Geifman Adele z”l & Don Langendorf Marie Aslan z”l
G U A RDIA NS Chris & Warren Hellman z”l Marvin Langsam z”l Yetta & Morris Bach z”l
$3,000,000–$4,999,999 Frederick J. Isaac Alvin & Rosanne Levitt Sue & Ronald Bachman
Jill & John z”l Freidenrich Phyllis & Harvey Koch z”l Galina & Lev Leytes Ralph & Estelle Bardoff z”l
Hilda & Manfred z”l Namm Mark & Debra Leslie The William & Fern Lowenberg The Barlow Family
Rob z”l & Eileen Ruby Fred & Yvonne Levy z”l Family Keith P. Bartel z”l
Jack & Carole Strauss z”l Joan R. & Howard H. Larry & Gladys Monroy Marks Jack Beckerman z”l
Ellen & Raoul Wexberg z”l Mechalovitz z”l Diane & Robert Neuhaus Fritzi Benesch z”l
Phyllis & Stuart z”l Moldaw Scholarship Fund
Daniel Benjamin z”l
SUSTA IN E R S Eleanor & Laurence z”l Myers Robert & Jan Newman
Annette M. Berger
$1,000,000–$2,999,999 Mildred & Jeremiah Nissim z”l Barbro & Bernard Osher
Anonymous Aline & Warren Berl z”l
Catherine & Michael Podell Karen & Brian Perlman
Ann & Irwin Bear z”l Jean Katherine Bernstein z”l
Barbara & Richard Rosenberg Shirley & Robert z”l Raymer
Valli Benesch & Bob Tandler Eleanor & Gerald Besson
Dorothy & George z”l Saxe Joyce & William Remak z”l
Elizabeth Bing z”l Crownie & Martin Billik
Lloyd & Lassie Ulman z”l Sheri & Paul Robbins
Doris & Ben Blum z”l Lenore Kay Bleadon
Dr. Marvin & Ilene Weinreb z”l Alan & Susan Rothenberg
Helen C. Bulwik Judy Gold Bloom
Anita & Ronald Wornick z”l George Sarlo
John & Catherine Debs Jane Blumberg Goldberg z”l
Seligman Family Foundation
Meri & Joseph Ehrlich z”l Betty & John Blumlein z”l
G R E AT GIVE RS Albert A. Shansky z”l
Aviva Shiff Boedecker
Bunny & Steven Fayne $250,000–$499,999 Dana & Gary Shapiro
Myrna z”l & Tom Frankel Michael Borrus
Anonymous Abra & Jordan Sills
Robert & Michelle Friend Jerome & Dolores Braun
Dr. Bernard S. Aarons Joelle Steefel & Jennifer
Tricia Hellman Gibbs & D.D.S. z”l Spitzer Family Fund Margot E. Braun z”l
Richard Gibbs In Honor of Congregation Howard M. Steiermann Dorothy & Arnold Breit z”l
Nancy & Stephen Grand z”l Rodef Sholom Marlene & Marty Stein Arthur & Lucille Brown z”l
Arnold A. Grossman z”l Marion Bacciocco z”l Anne Steirman Steve Brown
Carolen & Douglas Herst Barbara & Jerry Bentkowsky z”l David Steirman Martin & Geri Brownstein
Maurice Kanbar Riva & David Berelson, in memory Harold Stoll z”l Family Fund Neill & Linda Brownstein
Candee & Jack Klein of Gita & Henry Baigelman z”l Lynn Burrows Bunim
Edward R. Stolman z”l
Cathy & Jim Koshland Amy & Matt Berler Jane & Sumner Burrows z”l
Ruthellen & Monte z”l Toole
Harry, Ella, & Pearl Lapidaire z”l Louis Briskin Memorial Irving David Caplan z”l
Designated Philanthropic Fund Carol & Norm Traeger
Stephen S. & Maribelle B. Leavitt Charles & Barbara Weiss Ruth Carolyn z”l
Phyllis & David Z. Cook Helene H. & Frank J. Catz z”l
Cindy & Steven Marion-Walker Paul & Barbara Weiss z”l
Dana Corvin & Harris Weinberg Arthur Cerf z”l
Judith Moss z”l Carol A. Weitz
William z”l & Adele Corvin Edith & Norman Coliver z”l
John Pritzker Howard & Lisa Wenger
Joan & Charlie Davis Robert F. Cowan z”l
Lisa Pritzker Maurice D. White z”l
Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Geraldine Crane z”l
Carol & Harry Saal Sheldon & Rhoda Wolfe
The Daniel & Sandra Feldman Wendy Croft Salinsky z”l
Jaclyn & Dan Safier Family Fund Diane & Howard Zack
Edward I. z”l & Judith A. Hanna Zeidler-Jassman z”l Dr. Elaine Dallman z”l
Saul A. Fenster z”l
Schutzman Mary & Harold Zlot Renee & Ervin Delman z”l
Richard Fiedotin
Elizabeth & Howard Shwiff Margo & Robert Derzon z”l
All donors, including members of the Living Legacy Society who have previously informed the Federation o
Campaign. If your name has inadvertently been omitted from the list of Centennial donors who intend
Please contact Joy Sisisky, Chief Philanthropy O
Legacy of Generosity
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ments in writing, or established permanent funds since the beginning of the Federation’s
reaffirmed their intention to include the Federation in their estate plan.
List in formation, as of August 31, 2021
Annette Dobbs z”l Tom & Kendra Kasten Ray H. Rosenman z”l Otto & Idell Weiss z”l
Edith & Benjamin Dorfman z”l Isabel F. Kaufmann z”l Gerald B. Rosenstein z”l Suzanne H. Weiss z”l
Donald Drapkin z”l Allen & Hannah King Marjorie S. Rosenthal z”l Malka Weitman & Eric Strauss
Dr. Ronald S. Dunn Vivian & Sidney Konigsberg z”l Maureen & Paul Roskoph Erna & Herman Wertheim z”l
Maxyne Earl z”l Peter z”l & Carol Kornfeld Lotte Ross z”l Frederic Whitman z”l
Dr. Jack & Seena Elfant z”l Stephanie & Morris z”l Krantz Luba R. Ross Gail Wilensky
John L. & Linda L. Elman Bernis & Larry Kretchmar Barbara & Julius Roth z”l Kathy Roberts Williams
Barbara & Jeff Farber Linda & Frank Kurtz Lottie L. & David T. Rothschild z”l Joseph & Doris Willingham
Wesley z”l & Bonnie Fastiff Virginia Ladensohn z”l Esther Rubin z”l Celina (Basia) & Jacob
Sylvia & Michael z”l Felsenstein Jack Langsam z”l Phyllis Rubinstein z”l Wisniewski z”l
Doris & Donald z”l Fisher Albert Leaver z”l Ellen & Jerry Saliman Gerda Wodlinger z”l
Louis & Janet Fisher z”l Maryan Lebell z”l Ethel Salwen z”l Margaret & Martin Zankel
Dr. Martin Fleishman z”l Warren G. Lefort Howard R. Samuel z”l David & Rosalie Zemansky z”l
Susan & David Folkman J. B. Leibovitch & Judy Chun Loren & Shelley Saxe Mark Zitter & Jessica Nutik Zitter
Eleanor z”l & Albert Fraenkel Joseph J. Levin Gail Schlachter z”l Alanna Zrimsek &
Lilli & Max Frank z”l Lenore & Lewis B. z”l Levin Adrienne & Norman Morton z”l Levin
Nanci & Gary Fredkin Harold & Phyllis Levy z”l Schlossberg
Isabelle & Edgar Freuder z”l Janet Lewis z”l John R. Schwabacher z”l – Zichrono Livracha,
Mara & Rudolph Friedman z”l Lucille & Henry z”l Libicki In Memory of Gerald Seltzer z”l of blessed memory
Rebecca & Seymour Fromer z”l Mel & Bettie Lichtman z”l The Russell-Shapiro Family
Louise H. Ginsburg z”l Greta & Eric Livingston z”l Grace Shulman z”l
Dr. Abraham & Natalie Goetz z”l Eva T. Lokey z”l Nathan z”l & Rebecca Siegel
Sylvia & Captain Walter Margit Lowenstein z”l Harry & Juliette Silver z”l
Goldenrath z”l Hans Lowhurst z”l Edward Silverberg z”l
Eric B. Goldman Caroline & Brian Lurie Alice & Daniel Simon z”l
Kurt Goldstrom z”l Lois & George Maisels z”l Esther & Richard Sirinsky
Adean Golub Abraham Malaster z”l Emily Skolnick z”l
Rabbi Marvin Goodman & Susan & Jay Mall Mildred Snitzer z”l
Deborah Kelman Joanne W. Sobel z”l
Elie & Gerry Marcus z”l
Ruth Gordon z”l Vivian Solomon z”l
Melville Marx, Jr. z”l
Doris Livingston Grasshoff z”l Frank Solomon, Jr. z”l
Marlyn G. McClaskey z”l
William & Frances Green z”l Valerie Sopher
Barbara J. Meislin /
Lorene & Samuel Greenblat z”l Purple Lady Fund Susan Wander Sorkin
Harold P. Greene z”l Allen & Cecilia Meyer Paul Spitz z”l
Flora Greenhoot z”l Frank G. Meyer Walter R. Steinberg z”l
Charles P. Gresham z”l Howard J. & Eleanor W. Miller z”l Ruth S. Steiner z”l
Daniel Grossman & Erika Miller z”l Elsie M. Stevens z”l
Linda Gerard
Susan & Bill Mirbach Jennifer Stoeck
Judith Grossman z”l
Ruth Morse z”l Merna Strassner
Eleonore Gruenebaum
Milton Mosk Anne Strauss
Erna z”l & Guenter E. Gruschka
Mark Moss & Lisa Braver Moss Dr. & Mrs. Irving B. Tapper z”l
Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Gunsberg
Charlotte Newman z”l Herman P. & Sophia Taubman
Peter Haas, in memory of his Philanthropic Fund
Leah Noher
parents Ernst & Helen Haas z”l
Adele R. Passalacqua Isabelle & Lawrence Tomsky z”l
of Portland, OR
Helen & Milton Pearl z”l Charlene & Sid z”l Tuchman
Susan Hamlin
Rose Penn z”l Gertrude Vederoff z”l
Helen z”l & Arthur Hausman
Herbert & Frances Perkins z”l Dr. Walter & Dorothy R. Vogel z”l
Phyllis C. Helfand
Caryl Lancet Ritter Myron & Jerrie Rubenstein
Ida G. Hodes z”l
Frances Pivnick z”l Wacholder z”l
Gerald Hoytt z”l
Lilly Radcliffe z”l Joseph z”l & Kathi Wahed
Dr. Alex & Bernadette Inkeles z”l
Ingeborg & Leonard Ratner z”l Thomas L. Waite z”l
Robert & Lois Jacob z”l
Cecil P. Reeves z”l Marilyn Waldman
Barbara R. Jacobs
Joyce Baker Rifkind Alfred & Lee Weber z”l
Phyllis & Alvin Janklow
Gloria & Milton Roberts z”l Margot & Ernest Weil z”l
Ellen & Robert Jasper
Jerome Robinson Lewis & Helen Weil z”l
Raymond Kaliski z”l
Miriam & Eddie Robinson z”l William & Roschelle Weiman z”l
Dorothy & Harry Kallberg z”l
Samuel Rodetsky z”l William & Arden Weinberg z”l
Joel Kamisher
Norman Rogers z”l Michael S. Weinberger z”l
Rosemary & Daniel Kaplan, in
Patricia & Robert Ronald Dr. Raymond L. & Marilyn K.
memory of Lisabeth Kaplan z”l
Weisberg z”l
of their intention to make a legacy gift, are invited to reaffirm their commitment now to join the Centennial
d to leave a legacy to the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, our sincere apologies.
Officer, at 415.512.6428 or email JoyS@sfjcf.org.
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From Those Who Came Before Us
Jamie Weinstein
Jamie Weinstein is one of the youngest Of course, an Endowment Committee chair not only has to
honor the past but to look to the future. “I want to continue
Endowment Committee chairs in
to push and develop ways for us to amplify the impact of the
Federation’s history. So it is not surprising philanthropic dollars that we have the ability to grant,” Jamie
that he brings a fresh perspective and added. Toward that end, he will continue working through the
vitality to his newly assumed role. But along community and with other funders to “find opportunities to
create force multipliers on our capital.”
with his relative youth is a keen insight
into the Jewish community that one would Jamie’s experience as a “professional investor” and Managing
Director, Portfolio Manager and head of corporate special
normally associate with someone many years
situations at PIMCO gives him a practical, fact-based
his senior. And the seeds for that wisdom perspective on the most effective role Federation can play in
were planted by his mother and father. terms of making an impact in the community, enabling the
Federation to be a “connector, convener, idea generator” and
“My values and my experience of Judaism were framed
vehicle to propel initiatives forward. “We don’t have enough
through the lens of my parents. They had leadership roles
capital on our own to solve every community need or fix every
in our synagogue, we had bar and bat mitzvahs, we went
problem or drive every new initiative,” Jamie said. “So we
to Jewish summer camp, Shabbat dinners… and it all
have to find ways to amplify what we have and create the
contributed to giving me a sense of Jewish identity,” Jamie
opportunities for other effective organizations to catalyze
said. “And then when I had a family of my own, I knew it
change and help initiate new ways for people to access the
was now incumbent upon me to do the same thing for my
Jewish community.”
children as my parents did for me.”
Accordingly, as Jamie’s Jewish journey brought him from “Who’s looking out for everyone else?
his childhood in Miami to Princeton to New York to the Bay Who is there to fill the gaps? Who’s
Area, he has applied those same values to his philanthropic there to push the new? Who’s there
endeavors and the Jewish community at large. And he
when there’s a need that’s been
has ascended the Federation ranks to his current position
as chair of the Endowment Committee. That sense of
identified but isn’t fully understood?
communal responsibility has risen to what he considers to be Who’s there when there is an
an inviolable trust. emergency? Who’s there when there’s
“The endowment is an intergenerational gift from those an organization that’s trying to grow
who came before us. It’s supposed to last in perpetuity. So I strategically and does not know where
look at my role as serving as the ultimate fiduciary for those to turn to? That’s the purpose of the
generous people who are no longer with us… to be their Centennial Campaign.”
conscience,” said Jamie.
– JAMIE WEINSTEIN
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In Memoriam
Stephen M. Grand, z”l Alvin H. Baum Jr., z”l Ruth & Don Seiler, z”l Allan Glenn Byer, z”l Ronald C. Wornick, z”l
“We believe it is our “It has been satisfying Ruth and Don Seiler “Apparel Ron strengthened our
responsibility to to participate were a team. manufacturer, real community through
use that blessing to in assuring the In Don’s words, estate owner and his philanthropic
do good things for continuity of “If you’ve done well, operator, member resources,
others and the world. Jewish and LGTQ there’s an obligation of the San Francisco entrepreneurial skills,
Anything else would communities and to give back. It does Giants ownership, and his passion for
be irresponsible, attempting to good things, makes dedicated to family, Jewish life.
foolish or selfish.” develop more fully in you feel good about and a generous
– Danny Grossman,
both of these in which yourself, gives you philanthropist with a
– J. The Jewish CEO, Jewish
I anchor my identity.” self-confidence.” special interest in the
News of Northern Community
Jewish community.”
California – Alvin H. Baum, Jr. – Palo Alto Online Federation and
Book of Life message – Phyllis Cook Endowment Fund
The Book of Life
A Road Map for Generations to Come
The Book of Life is a stunning work of art that houses a unique
treasury of testimonials from local donors, recording their
ideals and motivations for keeping our Jewish community
strong and healthy. Designed by renowned Bay Area artist
Joseph Goldyne, the book is prominently displayed in the
Federation’s building at 121 Steuart Street in San Francisco.
All Centennial donors are invited to compose messages that
will permanently document the personal thoughts, stories, and
values that deepened their Jewish identity and inspired their Ron Kaufman
philanthropy. Along with being included in the Book of Life,
donors who have made commitments of $250,000 or more “Our dream is of a vibrant Jewish Community Federation that
continues to provide aid and leadership for all the needs of Jews—
have their names inscribed on Jerusalem stone in the artistically here and overseas—from generation to generation.” Á
crafted Wall of Honor, located in the Federation’s lobby. – RON KAUFMAN
Invest in the Jewish Future
Create a legacy tailored to your special interest and needs. Á
One way to ensure that your annual Federation gifts live on in perpetuity is to establish a Perpetual Annual Campaign
Endowment (PACE) or a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) in your name. You can also establish or add to a special
purpose fund in an area of importance to you. Perhaps you would like to make a gift to the Federation’s endowment for
seed projects or emergencies, or create another fund that will meet the future needs of the community.
Choose your gift vehicle. The simplest and most common way to make a legacy gift is through a
bequest, which is a gift from your will or trust. Another vehicle—with great tax advantages—is your retirement plan (401(k) or
IRA). To benefit from additional income during your lifetime, consider a charitable gift annuity or a charitable remainder trust.
Life insurance, gifts of real estate, or other appreciated property are also options that may provide significant tax savings.
Contact us. You can reach us at 415.512.6428 to have a confidential conversation about your philanthropic
and estate planning goals.
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Today’s Leaders Rising to the Occasion
Over the years, thanks to the foresight of generous Bay Area donors, endowed funds were established with the
Federation to ensure that funds could be available to be allocated wisely for unforeseen needs.
This visionary safeguard was recently called upon during the rapid progression of COVID-19, when many turned to the
Jewish community for comfort, care, and connection during uncertain and chaotic times.
Unrestricted legacy gifts allow us to meet the most urgent
needs in the moment, with flexibility.
In 2020, the Federation quickly established the COVID-19 Response Fund Task Force—chaired by John Goldman, and
with the Endowment Fund, chaired by Laura Lauder, mobilized quickly. Here are a few examples of how they worked
together to immediately take action during unprecedented challenges:
$2.1 million was granted $1 million from the endowment $804,000 from 13 designated
to 20 Jewish and non-sectarian fund assisted Hebrew Free Loan endowments funded 19 grants in
organizations and four new funds to Pooled Recoverable Grants to meet Israel that met critical needs for older
support individuals and families— the unprecedented demand for zero- adults, children, and individuals with
including seniors, the economically interest loans, requested by community disabilities. These funds also provided
disadvantaged, and the recently members facing lost wages, reduced rapid responses to the emergencies
unemployed, with direct financial small business income, increased created by the pandemic.
assistance, food, mental health, and childcare costs, and food or housing
domestic violence support. insecurity due to the COVID-19 crisis. $900,000 from the endowment
fund was utilized for the creation of
$36,350 was allocated for $2.2 million was utilized for additional scholarship funds for Jewish
Synagogue and Chabad communities emergency grants that support preschools, day schools, and overnight
to assist clergy in providing direct safety-net services (such as food and camps.
support through matching funding healthcare) and for priority populations
for emergency and community aid and help mitigate the financial impact
projects. on Jewish organizations.
Connection of the past to the present and the future.
Legacy giving during and beyond the pandemic has been essential—and it will enable the Federation to uphold a vibrant
community in one year, ten years, and generations from now. Today, you have become the forward-thinking donors. Your
lived Jewish experiences, relationships, investment choices—these are all a part of the legacy that you will leave. We can
help steward you through options to make sure you leave them on your terms to meet your distinct goals.
Contact us. You can reach us at 415.512.6428 to start the conversation.
CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Jim Koshland, Chair
Gerson Bakar z’’l John Goldman Ron Kaufman Dan Safier
Adele Corvin Nancy Grand Laura Lauder Donald Seiler z’’l
Steven Fayne Stephen Grand z’’l Bernard Osher Arthur Slepian
Richard Fiedotin Jim Heeger John Pritzker Roselyne Swig
John Freidenrich z’’l Warren Hellman z’’l Richard Rosenberg Harold Zlot
Tom Kasten Alan Rothenberg
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION AND ENDOWMENT FUND LEADERSHIP
Danny Grossman, Joy Sisisky,
Chief Executive Officer Chief Philanthropy Officer
J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y F E D E R AT I O N A N D E N D O W M E N T F U N D
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