Life and Legacy

Securing our community’s financial future through endowment building and end-of-lifetime giving.

Life & Legacy at Temple Chai: Securing Our Future Together
Life & Legacy is a collaboration between the Center for Jewish Philanthropy and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Its goal is to promote after-lifetime giving and create endowments that will support organizations like Temple Chai and ensure our Greater Phoenix will continue to be a  vibrant Jewish community for future generations. Temple Chai, along with 20 other local Jewish organizations, is working together to assure Jewish Tomorrows.

Daron Barness

Teri Berman
Frank Blake
Diane Blake, z”l
Deborah and Gary Blyn
Cindy and Adam Brooks Family
Rabbi Mari Chernow
Andrea Cohen
Daniel Cohen
Gregory Cohen
Francine Coles
Janice & Dean Dinner
Diane Eckstein
Jennifer Eckstein
John Eckstein
Flo and Paul Eckstein
Anita Eisenhart
Ellen and Lee Eisinberg
Mark Feldman
Diana Feldman
Barbara and Stephen Finberg
Lory and Ronald Fischler
​Marlyne Freedman
Patricia and Gary Friedlander
Sandra and Paul Goldstein
Stephen Haas
Peggy and Neil Hiller
Helen Holden
Alan and Amy Isaacson
Carol and Norman Janoff
Lisa Kaiser
Ginny Keller
Martin Keller
Barry Kipnis
Randi Kipnis, z”l
Cindy and Jeffrey Kleiman
Sandra andJeffrey Kravetz
Elizabeth Lipman Leonard
Sharon Lewis
Lisa and Howard Luber
Carol and Joseph Newman
Joyce Opria
Sheryl and Richard Quen
Sandy Rife
Seymour Rife
Esther and Don Schon
Rabbi Emily and Scott Segal
Bruce Selin
Mayor Shanken
Sheryl and Joel Sherman
Nona and Michael Siegel
Laural and Arnold Sigel
Elizabeth and Gary Silber
Barbara and Barrett Silver
Berry v Errol Sweet
Kara Thieleman
W. David v Robert Weiner
Debbie Berkowitz and Gary Weiss
Jessica and Joshua Yanow
Robyn Young
Carole and Alan Zeichick
Joel and Marilyn, z”l Zolondek

How it works:

  1. Complete a Declaration of Commitment by clicking on the link below—Please consider adding Temple Chai to your estate plans by completing a Declaration of Commitment. If you would like help completing the form, please get in touch with Wendy Cohen.
  2. For a detailed explanation of legacy gift types, click on the Giving Options page below. You can make a legacy gift from your will/trust, IRA, life insurance or a cash gift. You can also make a lifetime gift of cash at any time.
  3. Once you decide how to fund your AFTER LIFETIME legacy gift to Temple Chai and by which vehicle, please update your estate documents. Then complete the Confirmation Form below and attach a copy of the pertinent page. Don’t forget to keep a copy for yourself with your other important papers and share this information with you family. This way, when your after-lifetime gift is realized (you are no longer with us), the detailed paperwork ensures that the money is placed in the Temple Chai Life & Legacy Endowment Fund, which is housed at the Jewish Community Foundation at the Center for Jewish Philanthropy.

Why Legacy Giving Matters:
Legacy gifts help ensure the long-term financial health of Temple Chai, supporting our mission to serve as a welcoming and inclusive community for all. By making a legacy gift, you align your values with Temple Chai’s vision, creating a lasting impact.

Consider joining us in this meaningful endeavor. For more information on how you can leave a legacy gift, please contact Wendy Cohen at wcohen@templechai.com.Together, we can secure a vibrant future for our community.