Life & Legacy Program

“I did not find the world desolate when I entered it and as my parents planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who will come after me.”   – Talmud

Temple Beth Israel is thrilled to participate in the LIFE & LEGACY program, which is a partnership of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF). The program promotes legacy (after-lifetime) gifts to benefit day schools, synagogues, social services organizations and other Jewish entities. By securing legacy gifts, Jewish organizations, such as TBI, can be certain that they will exist for future generations.

The TBI Legacy Circle

It honors those individuals and families who have taken the step to make a legacy gift to Temple Beth Israel.

We invite you to join the Legacy Circle by including Temple Beth Israel in your will or estate plan. Your legacy gift will make the difference between a congregation that struggles in the future and one that has security and  the resources to  thrive and grow, even in difficult times. Every  member of the TBI community can make a legacy gift, regardless of one’s level of wealth. Bequeath the majority of your estate to your family, and consider designating a small percentage to support TBI, just as you’ve done in your lifetime.

Hear what Rabbi Ruhi Sophia has to say about Life and Legacy

Hear what TBI members have to say about Life and Legacy

Sign your declaration of intent HERE!

Download the Life and Legacy FAQ

If you are considering a bequest, please share this suggested language with your estate advisor.

“I hereby bequeath to Temple Beth Israel, a tax-exempt organization, ID#93-0706752, located at 1175 East 29^th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon 97403, the sum of _____ dollars [or alternatively, _____% of residuary estate; description of property; etc.] to be directed by Temple Beth Israel for unrestricted congregational support [or alternatively, for the support of a particular Temple program or facility].”