Barbara
“My parents and grandparents were active in Jewish philanthropy while I was growing up, so it was a natural part of life for me. It was clear early on that I was expected to support both Jewish and secular organizations and to share whatever material benefits I might gain with those less fortunate.
“These are the lessons I have passed on to my son and two daughters. Now that my children are grown and self-sufficient, I would like them to experience first-hand the pleasure and fulfillment that comes from supporting causes they believe in. That is why my husband and I created individual funds for each child. In addition to using their funds, our children have continued a family tradition of participating in community service activities. From my perspective, that’s the best inheritance I could give them.”