The Torah Fund Legacy Society: Building a Vibrant Jewish Future
Posted on Jun 21, 2022
Can you imagine what it was like when a small group of women got together in 1942 and established Torah Fund? Not even six months had passed since the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the world was engulfed in war, the Axis nations appeared to have the upper hand,* and the annihilation of Jewish communities of Europe was at its peak. Rabbis and scholars were among the many killed. And yet, these women with clear vision, mighty determination, and a bit of chutzpah said now is the time to ensure that we have rabbis, cantors, educators, and leaders to enable Judaism to survive and thrive into the future!
This is the legacy they passed to us. For 80 years, we, the women of Conservative Judaism, have treasured that legacy and supported the annual campaigns and special projects that have fulfilled that vision. Our donors, through their annual commitments and more, have enabled us to raise needed funds year after year.
Torah Fund now has The Legacy Society, and we recognize the women who have indicated that they wish to be part of continuing the legacy begun in 1942, by making bequests to Torah Fund. These women have the same vision and determination of our founders–and probably a bit of the chutzpah, too! It is an honor to recognize these individuals:
Gloria Adelson
Meryl and Michael Balaban
Susan Ben-Rubin
Karen Block
Linda Boxer
Ellen Kaner Bresnick and William O. Bresnick
Donna Burkat
Marilyn and Robert Cohen
Laurie B. Davis
Emert Family Trust
Barbara Ezring
Rachel Ferber
Teri L. Fields
Marjorie E. K. and Mark Fuhrmann
Madeleine Gimbel
Wendy J. Glasser
Nancy Goldberg
Debra Kaner Goldich
Sue Gurland
Toby B. Holtzman
Lela Beren Jacoby
Judith Dickstein-Kenter and Rabbi Barry A. Kenter
Janet Coleman Kirschner
Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan Kremer
Debbie Lempert
Dr. Ellen Leonard
Barbara Levin
Deborah A. Letow
Suzanne and Solomon Levy
Esta Z. Lichtenstein
Catherine Gordon Litofsky
Joan G. Lowenstein
Audrey Madans (z”l)
Carol Madvig
Blanche Meisel
Marjorie Miller
Marion Mohl
Denise S. Mosk
Cheryl S. Patt
Mimi Pollack
Renee Ravich
Robin Rogel-Goldstein
Tobie Rosenberg
Anita L. Schick
Cory Schneider
Carol and Michael Schnitzler
Edna Schrank
Randy Schwartz
Maxine L. Pfefferman-Silverberg
Carol and Jeff Simon
Gloria Spitzer
Marsha Strongin
Cathy Swerdlow
Marcia Toppall
Rita Wertlieb
Karen J. Winer and Stanley T. Winer (z”l)
Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields
In addition, there are six generous donors who wish to remain anonymous. For more information about how you can become a member of our Torah Fund Legacy Society, please contact Marcia Toppall, Cathy Swerdlow, or the Torah Fund Office.
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