Are You Inscribed in the Book of Life?

When we attend High Holiday services, we ask that our name be written in the Book of Life. What would you say if you could write your own page? This ancient tradition has now become the inspiration for a new one: the Richmond Jewish community’s Book of Life.

Through this special new project, on display for the first time during the Foundation and Federation June 3 Joint Annual Meeting, anyone, regardless of age, wealth, or affiliation, who commits to secure the future of Richmond’s Jewish community, either through a current gift to a permanent endowment fund or through a deferred gift to any of the Create a Jewish Legacy partners, Israel, or any charitable organizations, will be presented with a page to inscribe with their own thoughts and to tell, in their own words, the meaning behind their gift.

The Book of Life page, along with a family photograph, will then be joined with those written by others. These pages will be collected and placed in an interactive display at the Weinstein JCC. Together, these stories will tell future generations our story— the story of Richmond’s Jewish community.

If you or your family have already created an endowment or included any of the Create a Jewish Legacy partners in your will you are eligible to write your Book of Life page.