Houston Jewish Community Foundation

10/03/2026

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways to build a lasting legacy without compromising your financial security today. Here’s why:
- Your assets remain entirely yours to use throughout your lifetime.
- Simply designate a percentage (like 5% or 10%) or a set amount through your will, IRA, or life insurance policy.
- Partner with 𝐇𝐉𝐂𝐅 to ensure your support flows directly to the causes and community institutions dearest to your heart.

Even modest gifts, when invested within our community endowments, compound over time to safeguard our shared Jewish future.

Ready to see how simple legacy planning can be? Find out more here: 🌐 https://cutt.ly/0yftDugB

📞 346-699-HJCF (4523)
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09/29/2026

The Jewish organizations we love are part of our families’ lives. A legacy gift helps ensure they remain here for future generations.

Cindy Dauber Anapolsky from HJCF and Anna Schwarz Shabtay from Evelyn Rubenstein JCC joined ERJCC’s Lifelong Learning participants to discuss how legacy giving continues the support we provide today.

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

Happy birthday to Abby!

We’re celebrating Abby and the warmth and professionalism she brings to HJCF every day. Wishing her a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead!

09/22/2026

What happens when modern psychology meets 800-year-old Jewish wisdom?

In a compelling thought-leadership piece, executive coach Whitney Hess explores what happens when you overlay Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs directly onto Maimonides’ Eight Levels of 𝐓𝐳𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐡.

The core insight? Personal fulfillment and philanthropic duty grow hand-in-hand.

The highest rung of Tzedakah is building long-term capacity, independence, and dignity for those around us.

You can read more about this here: 🌐 https://cutt.ly/Wyps22lC

How are you climbing the ladder of 𝐓𝐳𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐡 this year?

09/21/2026

Donating long-term appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares directly instead of cash lets you bypass capital gains taxes while claiming a charitable deduction for the full fair market value.

Rather than losing a portion of your wealth to taxes, you redirect that full financial strength straight to the community, amplifying your dollars to protect and empower local Jewish institutions, schools, and essential social safety nets!

Support a favorite cause today or fund your 𝐃𝐀𝐅 for tomorrow. Our team makes transferring stock completely seamless!
📞 346-699-HJCF (4523)
📧 [email protected]

09/19/2026

A recent study from the 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 reveals a powerful truth about modern philanthropy: 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (𝐃𝐀𝐅) succession plans provide the ultimate simple pathway to multi-generational giving.

Because the assets in your 𝐃𝐀𝐅 are already designated for charitable use, there are zero out-of-pocket adjustments to your current income. By simply naming successor beneficiaries, you can ensure your charitable vision continues seamlessly!

You can find out more in this article: 🌐 https://cutt.ly/ayftazEG

At the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, we make naming your DAF successors straightforward and tailored to your family’s deepest values.
Ready to secure your fund’s future without the hassle?
📞 346-699-HJCF (4523)
📧 [email protected]

09/16/2026

Such a meaningful afternoon at Holocaust Museum Houston with a wonderful group of women.

We shared lunch, conversation, and the chance to hear from Elyse Spector Kalmans, granddaughter of Naomi Warren, as she spoke about her grandmother’s story.

Grateful to everyone who joined us and to HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON for making the afternoon so special.

09/14/2026

Assets in 𝐇𝐉𝐂𝐅 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 are invested with a long-term perspective in mind. Managed by an outside investment manager and allocated across diversified portfolios, these assets grow tax-free within the fund, helping increase the potential impact of your charitable giving over time.

This structure allows your charitable dollars to grow before grants are made, supporting greater flexibility and long-term impact. Learn more about how a Donor-Advised Fund can support your philanthropic goals:
📞 346-699-HJCF

09/11/2026