Dor L'Dor Legacy

Why Give to B’nai Moshe’s Legacy Campaign?

Because you have the power to shape the future.

For 114 years, B’nai Moshe has been a home for Jewish life in metro Detroit—a place of prayer, celebration, comfort, and community. Now, we invite you to be part of something truly meaningful: a chance to ensure that our sacred community continues to thrive for generations to come.

Dor L’Dor—from generation to generation—is more than a campaign. It’s a commitment. A legacy. A promise that the values and traditions we hold dear will continue to flourish for our children, our grandchildren, and beyond.

By making a legacy gift, you’re not just giving to B’nai Moshe. You’re building a bridge to the future—preserving Jewish life, culture, and connection in a world that needs it more than ever.

You don’t have to give today to make a difference tomorrow. Legacy gifts can be made through a simple designation in your estate plan—whether it’s a specific amount, a percentage, or an asset. It costs nothing during your lifetime, but the impact is everlasting.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps secure our future. And many come with meaningful tax benefits—consult your advisor to learn how giving can work for you.

Together, we’ve come this far. Together, we’ll go even further.
Let your legacy be a light for generations to come.

Join us. Be remembered. Make history.

Ways to give include:

BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST

• An easy way to leave a legacy.

IRA OR PENSION PLAN

• Designate B’nai Moshe as the beneficiary to all or part of your retirement plan, such as an IRA or 401k.
• Are you 70 ½ or older?  There are benefits for income tax savings with IRA charitable giving.

LIFE INSURANCE

• Consider naming B’nai Moshe as a beneficiary of an existing policy.
• Allows you to pledge a generous gift in the future with an affordable donation today.  This is especially attractive to younger donors.

These are only a few of the opportunities for giving and, in most cases, can be done at no cost to you while you are alive, however gives you the chance to make a lasting gift for future generations.  A legacy gift is a promise for a Jewish future. Your loving act of a bequest or planned gift permanently endows the congregation to secure its well-being for this and future generations. It is your chance to thoughtfully determine how you want to be remembered.

You can make a testamentary gift to Dor L'Dor by completing one simple form informing us of your intent.  It really is just that simple.  Here is what the form looks like:

CLICK HERE TO PRINT A DECLARATION OF INTENT FORM 

For more information on how to participate in B’nai Moshe’s Dor L’Dor Legacy Endowment Campaign, please contact Executive Director Steven Fine at 248-788-0600 or by email at sfine@bnaimoshe.org.