Donor stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to CJP and caring for our community and beyond.

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  From Modest Giving to Monumental Impact
  After decades of quiet, steady support, Mel Levine's final gift to CJP created a powerful - and lasting - legacy.
  
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  From Generation to Generation: One Family's Legacy
  A few years ago, as Ken Wexler thought about how to best leave his Jewish legacy, he realized there were two partners that could help him make the biggest impact. The first was CJP. The second was his grandson, Jake Bronstein.
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  A Personal Legacy: "I'm who I am today because of my time at CJP"
  This is Cheryl January's story. CJP's Senior Director, Philanthropy Operations, created her own endowment fund to support the organization's professional development long into the future.
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  A Commitment to CJP — Now and Forever
  In the late 1970s, Merle discovered how deeply important it was to express her Jewish identity. Today, she's an advocate for planned giving. Find out more about her journey.
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  A Final Wish to Share the Love of Learning
  Learn how Paul and Carol quietly created a huge impact in our community with their devotion to the written word.
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  From Generation to Generation: One Family's Legacy
  As they considered their legacy, Diane and Neil Exter had two priorities: to support CJP's work and to create a way for their children (and their children's children!) to stay connected to the Jewish community long into the future.
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  Supporting CJP in Every Way Possible — Now and Forever
  Inspired by her father's legacy, Sarah found herself creating a lasting gift to safeguard the Jewish future for generations to come.
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  Inspiring Generations through Summer Camp
  As Joey began to consider how his philanthropy could support the Jewish community — he thought back to the summers at camp that helped shape him.
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  A Family's Legacy of Giving: Supporting Seniors Through Endowment
  Vivian Freeman wanted to continue the legacy of her late husband Herb with an endowment fund in his honor, in turn, when she passed, her children upheld the meaningful tradition.
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  "A core belief": A Legacy of Service and Philanthropy
  CJP gave Joyce and Bruce a platform to turn the lessons from their past service and philanthropy — into meaningful action.
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  Teplow Family Continues Dewey Stone's Legacy
  When Dewey died in 1977, former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said, "No American Jew did more for Israel." The Teplow family wanted to keep his memory alive for generations to come.
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