In one way or another, you have no doubt enjoyed the warmth, closeness, traditions and support of a vibrant Jewish community throughout your life. Once you are gone, who will keep those traditions alive and thriving for future generations?

Consider including our local Jewish agencies and/or congregations in your will so you can continue to make a difference for generations to come. To learn more about making a legacy gift, contact Greta Foster at createajewishlegacy@jewishakron.org or 330-835-0004.

Programs that directly benefit--or are of great importance to--Jewish women can receive funding through the Jewish Women's Endowment Fund, a restricted fund of the Akron Legacy & Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Board of Akron. To view the JWEF projected financial summary, click here. Interested applicants can submit an application by May 30, 2013.

The Jewish Community Board of Akron preserves, enhances and perpetuates the Jewish way of life through:
• Providing cultural, educational, religious and human services needed for the greater Akron Jewish community
• Raising and distributing funds to help provide for the needs of Jewish people in the greater Akron area, Israel and the world;
• Developing Jewish leadership;
• Foster cooperation within the greater Akron community by advancing religious, racial and ethnic harmony in the greater Akron area

To better assist donors and assure accuracy, ALEF has changed its procedure for Donor Advised Fund Requests.  CLICK HERE to find all the information you will need.

The Jewish Federations of North America represents 157 Jewish Federations and over 300 Network communities, which raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually for social welfare, social services and educational needs. The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning). 

For over 80 years, the Jewish Agency has served as the link between the Jewish people and Israel, working to ensure the future of a connected, committed, global Jewish People with a strong Israel at its center. JAFI helped create and build the State and brought over 3 million Jews to Israel.

JAFI's Mission:  To Inspire Jews throughout the world to Connect with their people, heritage and Land, and Empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel.