The Union for Reform Judaism Annual Campaign (formerly known as the Fund for Reform Judaism or FRJ) supports the operating budget of the URJ, providing essential support to Reform congregations throughout North America, and enabling creative collaborations to meet the ever-changing challenges and needs of Reform congregations.
Make a commitment and give a Major Gift to the Union.
At a time when the Reform Jewish community is thriving and becoming increasingly more diverse, a major gift will enable the Union to be more responsive to the growing needs of our movement. The major gift program provides the resources to develop new programs and services for our congregations, make them available to more of our members, and create new initiatives in response to the changing needs of Reform Jewish life in North America.
Ensure the future of Reform Judaism through Planned Giving
Through a bequest; a gift of retirement plan assets, real property or appreciated securities; or a life income gift such as a charitable remainder trust or gift annuity, you can guarantee that the Reform movement remains the most vibrant stream of Judaism in North America.
The Charitable IRA Rollover Is Back
President Obama signed legislation extending the
charitable IRA rollover for 2010 and 2011. This allows individuals 70½
or older to make tax-free gifts of up to $100,000 now to qualified charitable
organizations like the Union for Reform Judaism or your local synagogue using
funds transferred directly from their IRAs. If you act by Jan. 31, 2011, you can make a
gift effective in 2010then, if you wish, you can make a second contribution
through Dec. 31, 2011.