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Why Create a Legacy? JCF Donor Alan Blumenfeld Shares His Story
The Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. has the great fortune of working with hundreds of donors who care about the Southern New Jersey...
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Jun 30, 20222 min read
Leave a Lasting Legacy via Your Life Insurance Policy
Anybody who knew Al Schachter (of blessed memory) could quickly see the passion he exuded for Congregation B'nai Tikvah-Beth Israel...
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Jun 14, 20222 min read
Welcome Back, Blumenfeld Field Day
Q: What do you get when you combine beautiful weather, several dozen kids from two different schools, lots of great activities, and pizza...
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May 5, 20221 min read
Thank You Legacy Donors!
On behalf of the entire Jewish community of Southern New Jersey, the Jewish Community Foundation would like to thank the hundreds of...
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Apr 5, 20221 min read
Plan Your Estate and Legacy with this Free Guide
With Tax Day around the corner on April 15th, taxes may be on your mind as you gather documents and submit your return, if you haven't...
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Mar 16, 20222 min read
3 Creative Ways a DAF Can Enhance Your Philanthropy
Life is hectic, your charitable giving efforts need not be. The Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. can help you streamline and even...
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Feb 23, 20222 min read
5 SNJ Organizations Earn Legacy Incentive Grants
And that's a wrap! The LIFE & LEGACY/Each One Reach One initiative took place in the second half of 2021, concluding December 31st,...
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Feb 16, 20223 min read
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: Act Now, Save on Taxes
(Note: The following column will also appear in the February 23, 2022 issue of the Jewish Community Voice. Due to the timely nature of...
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Feb 2, 20222 min read
Your Legacy Gift Supports Federation's Next 100 Years
January 31-February 6, 2022 marked Super Week and Super Sunday for the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, the agency's biggest...
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Dec 8, 20212 min read
Magnify Your Legacy this Month!
Let's start with a brief refresher: In conjunction with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the JCF launched the LIFE & LEGACY(R)/Each One...
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Dec 6, 20211 min read
8 Thoughts to Consider During this Chanukah Season
In the December 1, 2021 issue of the Jewish Community Voice, the JCF's Money Matters column poses eight questions to get you thinking as...
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Dec 1, 20212 min read
8 Tips for Your Year End Philanthropy
With Chanukah here and candles lighting the night, many individuals and families not only give gifts to one another, but also give gifts...
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Nov 30, 20211 min read
Considering Year End Philanthropy with the JCF? Note these Deadlines
The last few weeks of the year can be a great time to review your financial and tax plans and subsequently consider making charitable...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
Stack Your Tzedakah! Open a DAF with the JCF to 'Up' Your Giving
Last summer, the JCF posted on our blog how you could "Boost Your Tzedakah with a DAF!" What follows is a lightly revised version of the...
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Oct 20, 20212 min read
JCF Endowment Fund Ensures Continuity of Katz JCC Library
Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, the Harold Sanders Memorial Library of the Katz JCC would steadily serve 20-30 community members per day...
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Oct 4, 20211 min read
JCF Hosts Arlene Schiff for "Legacy 101" Presentation
The Southern New Jersey Jewish community is fortunate to have hundreds of generous and foresighted donors who are each creating a Jewish...
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Sep 13, 20212 min read
Create a Legacy with Beneficiary Designations
If you have a life insurance policy or retirement account, you decide who to designate as beneficiaries. In many cases it may be your...
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Sep 8, 20211 min read
JCF Column: 'JCF can help you support your synagogue for years to come'
With the High Holy Days upon us, the Board and staff of the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. wish you Shanah Tovah—a happy, healthy,...
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Aug 24, 20212 min read
Now Is a Great Time To Create a Legacy
On Wednesday, April 18th, the JCF hosted Arlene D. Schiff, National Director of the LIFE & LEGACY initiative of the Harold Grinspoon...
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Aug 16, 20211 min read
Create Your Own JCF Grant Fund
Thanks to numerous philanthropic donors over the years, the JCF manages a group of endowment funds that collectively spin off annual...
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