Leave a Legacy for Future Generations
"... As my ancestors planted for me before I was born, so I plant for those who come after me."
- Talmud, Taanit 23a
Our Community. Our Impact. Our Legacy.
Park Avenue Synagogue has served its members and the greater Jewish community for nearly 150 years.
Your legacy gift will help ensure that we can continue providing the meaningful Jewish education, worship, and community you cherish for the next 150 years.
Each year, planned gifts make a significant direct contribution to our budget. Legacy gifts build our endowment, an investment that creates a lasting source of income, securing the future of Park Avenue Synagogue for our children and grandchildren.
Why Make a Legacy Gift
It's Impactful: Your gift will help secure the future of Park Avenue Synagogue for the next generation.
It's Tax-Wise: These gifts do not cost you anything today and help you make a tax-wise investment for the future.
It's Flexible: You can adjust your plans at any time.
Contact Us: To discuss legacy giving, indicate your intentions, or ask any questions, please contact Rachel Birch, associate director of development, at [email protected] or 212-369-2600, or, fill out this form.
Our Tax ID is: 13-1860028
Ways to Make a Legacy Gift
There are various ways that you can include Park Avenue Synagogue in your estate plan:
- A gift in your will or trust – you can leave PAS a dollar amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
- Retirement plans (IRA, 401(k), 403(b)) – you can name PAS as a beneficiary of your account.
- Life insurance policies – you can add PAS as a beneficiary or donate a policy you no longer need.
- Other options include Donor-Advised Funds or appreciated assets such as stock or real estate.
- To discuss legacy giving, indicate your intentions, or ask questions, please email [email protected] or fill out this form.
Join the L'Dor V'Dor Circle
Gifts of all sizes are welcome, and we invite donors to be recognized as members of our L'Dor V’Dor Circle, a committed group of members building the future of Park Avenue Synagogue.
The L’Dor V’Dor Circle includes those who have included or intend to include Park Avenue Synagogue in their estate plan.
To join the L'Dor V'Dor Circle, please click here.