Legacy Society & Endowment Book of Life

The Legacy Society of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland honors donors who ensure the future of our community through current or planned gifts. Membership is open to all donors, regardless of gift size.

Judy & Steven Willensky

In the course of a lifetime, we reach forks in the road. The paths we take often determine the destiny of so many others.  Our great-grandparents and grandparents chose the road across the Atlantic, not knowing English and with empty pockets.  Through hard work and unwavering faith, they established themselves in their new American homeland.  Our parents chose to ensure that their children had the finest education and were raised with strong Jewish values and traditions.  Their activism in building Jewish institutions and defending our country will be their legacy. And what of us?  We returned to Cleveland in 2002 determined to make a positive impact in this unique Jewish community.  The organizations we are involved with touch our hearts every day... and we know there is so much more to do.  To honor our families for the choices they made, and to help ensure that our Jewish community continues to flourish, we choose to establish this legacy gift.