Excerpts from the Endowment Book of Life

The Endowment Book of Life is a collection of personal statements written by donors who have made commitments of $100,000 or more to the Federation’s Endowment Funds. Donors are given the opportunity to sign their statements at a special dinner preceding the Legacy Society event.

The Endowment Book of Life is on permanent display at the Federation’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building. Video statements may be viewed online at jewishclevelandgifts.org.

JEFF & DANIELLE WILD

We believe in helping to perpetuate the vibrancy and vitality of our Cleveland Jewish community for the next generation, just as our previous generations have done for us. Our legacy gift will continue our annual campaign gift after we are gone, enabling us to help strengthen our community for generations to come.

ALAN & BARBARA ROSSKAMM

A community shows its true compassion by caring for its less advantaged and its seniors. That said, as Jews, we also have a responsibility to the greater community and to seek equity for all. The Rosskamm family is proud to be a part of this deeply committed Jewish community of Cleveland.

DAVID & LYNN HEIMAN

We have made our commitment to the Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland with a passion driven by a combination of emotions: gratitude, responsibility, obligation, concern and confidence.

AMY WAIN

If my endowment makes a difference in the life of even one person in need, I will have fulfilled my intention. I am honored to be inscribed in this Endowment Book of Life. L’dor v’dor.

Pictured with sister Beth Wain Brandon, left.

ELEANOR SCHWARTZ

I proudly honor Harry’s memory with my commitment to endow my Lion of Judah campaign gift knowing these funds will be used in the most meaningful way.

GREG & SHELLEY MARCUS

We want to perpetuate the meaningful work of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. We have benefited from those who preceded us and we have confidence that the Federation will continue to plan and support programs to ensure a vibrant Jewish Community for our son and many generations to come.

DR. DAN WEIDENTHAL

It is a privilege to be able to establish a Lion of Judah Forever Fund at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in honor of my late wife Judy … we believe that no one can assess the needs of our community better than the board and staff of our Federation. Pictured with sons David Weidenthal, left, and Jeffrey Weidenthal, right.

PENNY GREENBERGER

It is through their examples [my grandparents and parents] that I became passionate about being able to make a difference in the world.

Eleanor (left) and Penny (right) with Penny’s husband, Bob.