Meet Elaine.^*Elaine, an artist and teacher, is eager to join the august ranks of women who have endowed their annual Lion of Judah (LOJE) gift. In fact, part of her motivation is to honor other women who have set an example of generosity.

So, she was pleased to set up her endowed gift to commemorate this milestone year -- the Women’s Alliance turns 50.  “It was a way to honor all the women who have done work in the Jewish community and those who will do work in the future,” she says.

Elaine found the process of revising her will in order to earmark money for the LOJE program was a time to reflect on her own values and legacy. “By having an endowment, you very clearly say what’s important to you. “If you feel you’ve accomplished things you set out to do and made things better in your lifetime, you don’t mind leaving…maybe,” she says with a smile.

^* Please note that names have been altered to protect the privacy of the donors.