Sacred Space, Sacred Future: The Bicentennial Capital Campaign for B’nai Jeshurun

The Sacred Space, Sacred Future campaign is a bold investment in BJ’s next century: our home, our people, and our purpose.
Together, we will raise:

• $20 million to renew and revitalize our Community House and Sanctuary buildings, the daily heart of BJ life, where we pray, learn, celebrate, and care for one another.
• $20 million to grow BJ’s endowment, ensuring the continued vitality of the programs, services, and spiritual life that define us.

At the center of this campaign is a lasting tribute: the dedication of the Community House in honor of Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership and vision, linking his legacy to BJ’s physical and spiritual heart.

Now is our time to celebrate, reflect, and act.

• The bicentennial invites us to honor our past and imagine our future.
• Roly’s retirement offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to express our gratitude through lasting impact.
• The Sanctuary and Community House, built in 1928, require necessary upgrades and renewal to serve future generations with strength and beauty.

BJ’s strength flows from the abundance of its people and their generosity, spirit, and shared vision.
Your support will:

• Secure and renew our sacred spaces
• Sustain our community for generations
• Honor Roly’s leadership and carry his vision forward

At the campaign’s conclusion, we will unveil a community donor installation in the renewed Community House in dedication of Roly’s 40 years of service and a lasting expression of gratitude to everyone who helped make vision real. 

Together, let’s shape BJ’s sacred future in our sacred space.

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Direct Gifts

Cash, Check, Wire, or Electronic Payment [LINK TO GIVEBUTTER]

A direct and impactful way to support the campaign immediately.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock

Donating appreciated securities can be a tax-efficient way to give while maximizing the impact of your gift.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

Donors age 70½ or older may direct up to the allowable amount from an IRA directly to B’nai Jeshurun, satisfying required minimum distributions while supporting the campaign.

Donor Advised Funds

A direct and impactful way to support the campaign immediately from your charitable fund.

Pledges Over Time

Multi-Year Pledges

Donors can choose to make pledges payable over five years.

Blended Gifts

What Is a Blended Gift? Combining Current and Future Support

A blended gift combines a current contribution with a future commitment such as a bequest. It allows you to support the campaign now to balance present capacity with lasting impact.

Legacy Giving

Legacy Focus

A legacy gift ensures that your values, vision, and love for B’nai Jeshurun endure beyond your lifetime, sustaining a vibrant spiritual home for generations to come.

Bequests and Planned Gifts

Including B’nai Jeshurun in your will or estate plans is a meaningful way to create an enduring impact.

Common types of bequests include:

Specific Bequest

A gift of a specific dollar amount or asset (e.g., cash, securities) designated for B’nai Jeshurun.

Life Insurance Policies

Some donors choose to name B’nai Jeshurun as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or donate a paid-up policy as a meaningful way to make a future gift.

These and other options offer flexibility and can be tailored to reflect your personal values, family priorities, and long-term vision for BJ.

There is no single right way to give, only what is meaningful to you. We welcome the opportunity to talk confidentially about options that align with your values, goals, and vision for B’nai Jeshurun’s future.