Bless all those who support the needs of the community. —Siddur

The Adath Jeshurun Foundation welcomes you to your resource for charitable gift planning!

The Adath Foundation is dedicated to building a strong synagogue endowment which will provide financial support to further the mission of the congregation ensuring the future of Adath Jeshurun Congregation.

We've created this Web site to provide insight for you on determining your own personal legacy and our future. If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner.

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option.

Your partnership is essential for a vital future.

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

Carol and Michael Bromer's Beliefs Will Carry On
Caring for future generations is our responsibility. Carol and Michael Bromer have fulfilled this responsibility by including a gift in their will for the Adath Jeshurun Foundation. Find out what lead them to make this decision and how they completed the gift. Many years ago, easily a quarter of a century, we were at a party with many string players from the Minnesota Orchestra. As the evening grew late... More

Weiners' Commitment to Adath's Future Challenges Us All to Do Our Part
Andy and Marci Weiner have made supporting their community a priority in their lives. Not only have they helped mold the Adath's past, but they continue to support the ongoing life of the congregation and plan to ensure its future by remembering the Adath Foundation in their estate plans. More

Liberman Family Legacy: A Strong Bond to the Land of Israel
In 1966, Zvi and Miriam Liberman immigrated to the United States from Israel with their children Ziv, Lee and Ronit. Leaving their beloved homeland and family, they made this move with mixed emotions. More

Martin and Laura Lipshutz Add Life to Their Giving for Adath's Future
Martin and Laura Lipshutz were pleasantly surprised at how much more they were able to contribute to the future of Adath Jeshurun by exploring their gift planning options. We often say that all Jews are mishpacha (Hebrew word for family), as we hold a common heritage and values. This sense of family is often extended to one's congregation as... More

How to Name Us as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan
If you would like to change the beneficiary of your retirement plan to benefit The Adath Jeshurun Foundation but are worried that the process may be inconvenient and complicated, you're about to be pleasantly surprised. Read how easy it is. More

The Mess She Nearly Left: Estate Plan Review Averts Potential Heartache
When Tracy O'Brien* created her first will in 2002, her goal was simple—to protect the future of her only son. Estate planning attorney Johni Hays reviews the 2002 plan and gives her advice to ensure Tracy's goals are met. More

Good Things Happen When You Make a Will
What do you want your will to do? When kept up-to-date, your will can specify your exact wishes. Check to make sure your will covers these seven planning practices. More

Research Reveals What the Kids Will Think of Your Charitable Intentions
Have you thought about including The Adath Jeshurun Foundation in your estate plan—as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets or as a recipient in your will, for example—but hesitated because you were worried about providing for your family? New research reveals how your loved ones feel about sharing their inheritance. More

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