YOUR MOMENT. YOUR LEGACY. YOUR CHABAD.
Planned giving is a meaningful way to create a lasting Jewish legacy and help ensure a vibrant Jewish future in Buffalo. By remembering Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your will or estate plan, you can continue inspiring Jewish lives and strengthening our community for generations to come.
This is your moment to hold hands across the generations.
Imagine a future where your generosity continues to inspire Jewish lives, strengthen Jewish identity, and bring the warmth of Yiddishkeit to people you may never have the opportunity to meet.
A future where a Jewish child discovers the beauty of their heritage, a family experiences the joy of Shabbos, or someone searching for meaning finds a welcoming Jewish home.
Your legacy can help make that future possible.
By remembering Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your will or estate plan, you can make a lasting difference in the Jewish community you care about, ensuring that the values and traditions you cherish continue to flourish for generations to come.
You don’t have to be wealthy to leave an extraordinary legacy. Every gift, regardless of size, has the power to make a meaningful difference.
Your Legacy. Their Jewish Future.
At Chabad Downtown Buffalo, we believe that every Jew matters, every mitzvah makes a difference, and every individual deserves a connection to their Jewish heritage.
From welcoming families around the Shabbos table and celebrating Jewish holidays to teaching Torah, offering personal guidance, and reaching out to those who may otherwise feel disconnected, our mission is to ensure that Jewish life in Buffalo continues to grow and thrive.
But a strong Jewish future doesn’t happen on its own. It is built by people who care enough to invest in it.
A gift through your estate plan is more than a charitable contribution. It is an expression of your values, a reflection of what matters most to you, and a powerful way to pass those values on to future generations.
Your generosity today can become someone else’s inspiration tomorrow.
It’s Easier Than You Think
Leaving a gift to Chabad in your will or estate plan is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to create a lasting Jewish legacy.
You can provide for your loved ones while also remembering the causes and institutions that have made a difference in your life.
Here are a few ways you can leave a legacy:
- A Specific Bequest: Designate a particular dollar amount or asset to Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your will or trust.
- A Percentage of Your Estate: Leave a percentage of your remaining estate to Chabad, allowing your gift to reflect the value of your estate at the time.
- A Residuary Bequest: Designate all or part of what remains in your estate after other obligations and distributions have been fulfilled.
- A Beneficiary Designation: Name Chabad as a beneficiary of an eligible retirement account, life insurance policy, or other qualifying financial account.
The beauty of a charitable bequest is that you can make a meaningful commitment to the Jewish future without making an immediate donation.
A gift made through a revocable will or trust can generally be updated as your circumstances and wishes change, subject to applicable law.
Certain planned gifts may also provide estate or other tax benefits, depending on your personal circumstances. Your estate-planning attorney or financial advisor can help you determine the most appropriate arrangement.
A Gift That Lives On
Think of the people who helped shape your Jewish identity.
Perhaps it was a parent or grandparent who lovingly shared the traditions of Shabbos and Yom Tov. A teacher who inspired you. A rabbi who offered guidance. Or someone who simply made you feel proud to be Jewish.
Now imagine having the opportunity to pass that same inspiration on to someone else.
By including Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your estate plans, you become a partner in carrying Jewish traditions, values, and community life into the future.
Your legacy can help ensure that the doors of Chabad remain open, that Jewish learning remains accessible, and that future generations will always have a place to discover the warmth and beauty of Judaism.
We’re Here To Help
Planning your legacy is a deeply personal decision, and we’re here to help make the process as comfortable and meaningful as possible.
Whether you’re considering a charitable bequest for the first time or have already included Chabad in your estate plans, we’d be honored to speak with you about the impact your generosity can make.
Rabbi Labkowski
Email: rabbi@chabadbuffalo.com
Phone: 716-545-6806
There is absolutely no obligation, and any conversation will be treated with care and discretion.
Already included Chabad in your estate plans?
We would love the opportunity to thank you personally and, if you wish, recognize your generosity. We also understand that some donors prefer to remain anonymous, and we will respect your wishes.
Sample Bequest Wording
If you would like to remember Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your will or estate plan, the following sample language may be helpful to you and your estate-planning attorney.
For legal purposes, please use our organization’s full legal name: Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo Inc.
Option 1: A Specific Dollar Amount
“I give and bequeath the sum of $__________ to Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo Inc., Federal Tax ID 85-2943619, to be used for its general charitable and religious purposes.”
Option 2: A Percentage of Your Estate
“I give and bequeath __________ percent (____%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo Inc., Federal Tax ID 85-2943619, to be used for its general charitable and religious purposes.”
Option 3: The Remainder of Your Estate
“I give and bequeath all of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo Inc., Federal Tax ID 85-2943619, to be used for its general charitable and religious purposes.”
Our Legal Information
Legal Name: Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo Inc.
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 85-2943619
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Important: The sample language above is provided for informational purposes and is not intended as legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult a qualified estate-planning attorney when creating or updating your will or trust and to discuss your plans with your family and financial advisors.
Let Your Legacy Be a Blessing
The greatest legacies are not measured only by what we leave behind, but by the lives we continue to touch.
Your love for Judaism. Your commitment to community. Your belief in the Jewish future.
These are the things that can live on long after us.
By remembering Chabad Downtown Buffalo in your estate plans, you can help ensure that the light of Yiddishkeit continues to shine brightly in Buffalo for generations to come.
Your Moment. Your Legacy. Your Chabad.
Thank you for considering a gift that will continue to inspire Jewish lives for generations.