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What is the Create Your Jewish Legacy Program?

Create Your Jewish Legacy is the Cincinnati Jewish community’s collaborative program that trains and supports our Jewish agencies, congregations, and day schools in legacy giving, to ensure the future of Cincinnati’s Jewish community.

We envision the day when our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can enjoy the same or better quality of Jewish and community life as we embrace today. Together we promote the message that all of us, regardless of age, wealth, or affiliation, have the ability to make a difference for future Jewish generations. Our goal is for every local Jewish organization to have a significant endowment, allowing them to continue their important missions, and to serve our community with vital, innovative programming and services.

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Why It’s Important

Legacy gifts help build a permanent endowment which allows organizations in our community to have a steady source of income during both calm and turbulent times.

Funding and Organization

The Create Your Jewish Legacy (CYJL) program began as part of the LIFE & LEGACY initiative, with funding from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, The Jewish Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, and seven private families. Started in September 2014, 23 organizations now participate in this ongoing program. The CYJL program is managed by the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and made possible by the help of dozens of volunteers across the community.