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MAKE A COMMITMENT TO ASBI A PART OF YOUR LEGACY

For nearly 150 years, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation has been an indispensable resource for Jewish life in Chicago and a national model for vibrant, welcoming, and stimulating congregational life.
 
By making a legacy gift to ASBI, you can help ensure the sustainability of our community and make your impact at ASBI last for generations to come.

Leaving a legacy gift is simple and there are a variety of options. We encourage you to speak with your legal advisor or tax professional to determine what type of legacy gift is right for you. Some options include:
 
• Bequest/Will
• Life Insurance Policy
• Retirement Plan Assets (IRA, 401k)
• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Cash Gift
 
Sign a Declaration of Intent form below to let us know that you have made or will make ASBI a part of your estate planning. Questions? Please contact legacy@asbi.org.

 
 

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is a Declaration of Intent legally binding?
No—it simply lets us know your intention to include ASBI in your estate planning.

What happens after I sign a Declaration of Intent?
The next step is to formalize your legacy commitment to ASBI. Make arrangements to add ASBI to your will, life insurance policy, or whatever type of gift works best for you. We’ll check in with you a few months after you’ve signed the Declaration of Intent.

What if ASBI is already in my will or is a beneficiary in another way?
Thank you! Please fill out a Declaration of Intent form so that we can have updated records on file and can recognize you for your generous and forward-thinking gift to our community.

Am I too young to make a legacy gift to ASBI?
Making a legacy gift is a great way to show your dedication to ASBI now. For many, this is actually a great time to make a legacy gift – when life circumstances make giving financially at a high level difficult, this is a way to give in a truly meaningful way without impacting your current finances at all. Everyone, regardless of age or wealth, has the ability to leave a legacy gift.

Which type of legacy gift is best for me?
There are many gift options and we encourage you to speak with your legal advisor or tax professional to determine what type of legacy gift is right for you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

"We are always grateful to the community that has made us feel welcome and nourished us spiritually. So, of course we included ASBI in our wills!"



"ASBI has provided an incredibly warm and dynamic community for our family to learn and grow in. Our wish is that it continues to thrive for years and years to come. Therefore, we are happy to have made a legacy commitment and hope others will join us in ensuring the financial health and stability of this special community."

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