Ben Zoma taught
“Who is Wise? One who learns from Everyone.”
– Pirke Avot 4:1

Education Changes Lives

Make a Gift that Make a Difference

The generosity of our community enables the BJE to provide Jewish education locally and across the globe. Your donation makes a difference by helping to ensure high-quality Jewish education for the next generation who learn in our Early Childhood Centers and for educators to find the best professional development with JTeach.org. The BJE’s initiatives enhance quality, increase access, and encourage participation in Jewish education.

Ways to Give

Donating to the BJE is easy, and there are a variety of ways in which you can do so.

Legacy/Planned Giving

One way to ensure future financial security for the BJE is through legacy gifts and bequests to our endowment. A legacy gift (specified through estate planning) enables an individual to leave a bequest in the future without tapping or committing current assets. Through legacy giving, we can ensure that our organization will be as strong for future generations as it is for our children and educators today. The Board of Jewish Education will recognize all donors who participate in our endowment or who designate a charitable gift through a bequest or planned gift, regardless of the size of the donation. Planned giving enables members of our community to make strategic contributions through bequests, living trusts, or gifts that provide benefits during a supporter’s life and the life of a loved one.
Contact: David Sokolovsky at david.sokolovsky@gmail.com

Cash Gifts

Your check, made payable to the Board of Jewish Education, may be mailed to:
3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

Stock Gifts

You can deduct the total market value of appreciated stock donated to the BJE and avoid capital gains taxes. Please contact David Sokolovsky at 224-392-6294 for instructions on transferring appreciated current assets.
Contact: David Sokolovsky at david.sokolovsky@gmail.com

Matching Gifts

Employers frequently match their employees’ charitable gifts. This is a quick way to double (or more!) the value of your support. Check with your Human Resource office for forms or instructions.

Recurring Gifts

If you would like to make a gift on an ongoing basis or make regularly scheduled pledge payments, you may do so conveniently through our Recurring Gift program. Recurring donations can be set up with a credit card or electronic funds transfer.
Contact: David Sokolovsky at david.sokolovsky@gmail.com

Tribute Gifts

You can support the BJE and commemorate life cycle events through the Tribute Gift Program. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, births, graduations, memorials, or to acknowledge exceptional achievements.
Contact: Renee Kaplan at Renee@bjechicago.org

Naming the BJE as a Beneficiary in Your Estate Planning

Naming the Board of Jewish Education as a beneficiary in your estate plan offers incredible tax advantages and ensures significant support for our programs in future years
Contact: David Sokolovsky at david.sokolovsky@gmail.com