Create a Legacy -Brody Jewish Center-University of Virginia

Planned Giving Opportunities with the Brody Jewish Center

Why Planned Giving?

The Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at the University of Virginia, is the heart of Jewish life for over 900 Jewish undergraduate students on Grounds. It is a warm, pluralistic "home away from home" where students build lasting relationships, explore their Jewish identity, and grow into leaders.
To ensure our Hillel continues to be strong for future generations of Hoos, the Brody Jewish Center welcomes planned and legacy gifts to our organization. We do this because:

100% Privately Funded: The Brody Jewish Center receives no direct operational funding from the University of Virginia. We rely entirely on the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends to keep our doors open.
The Foundation for Tomorrow's Hillel: Legacy gifts support our endowment, creating a permanent financial foundation that shields the Brody Jewish Center from economic shifts and guarantees a permanent, thriving Jewish community at UVA.
Securing Student Leadership: By investing in our future, you ensure that UVA’s unique culture of student self-governance and Hillel’s strong mentorship infrastructure continues to shape independent, resilient Jewish leaders.

All legacy and planned gifts can be directed through the University of Virginia’s planned giving team and the UVA Fund, giving you the opportunity to have your gift count amongst your university giving as well and including you in UVA’s planned gift honor societies.

The Ner Tamid Society

The Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) hangs above the ark in every sanctuary, including at the Brody Jewish Center, symbolizing G-d's eternal, abiding presence, the enduring light of the Torah, and as a reminder of our own inner fire of goodness, love, and light that will never be extinguished.

The Ner Tamid Society honors those visionary individuals and families who have made a legacy commitment to the Brody Jewish Center. By naming the Center in your estate plans, you ensure that the flame of Jewish life at UVA will burn brightly for generations to come.

Members of the Ner Tamid Society will be honored in the Brody Jewish Center’s annual impact report and on our website. Members will also be provided special opportunities to hear the latest from Grounds and other unique programs as they are possible.

Thank you to our current Ner Tamid society members:

Danny Abramson
William and Rose Marie Glazer
Kirk and Amy Levy
Jake and Lindsay Rubin
Larry Zippin

Ways to Make a Planned Gift

There are many different ways to make a legacy gift, making it one of the most flexible vehicles for charitable giving. This list is not exhaustive and other opportunities are always possible!

Bequest in a Will or Trust: Designate the Brody Jewish Center as a recipient of a specific dollar amount, asset, or percentage of your estate in your will or trust. This is easy to establish, flexible, and can be updated at any time.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary: Designate the Brody Jewish Center as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (IRA, 401k, 403b), avoiding significant income taxes that inheritors would otherwise pay on the remaining portion of the account(s).
Life Insurance Policy: Name the Brody Jewish Center as a beneficiary, or the owner, of an active life insurance policy. The BJC can hold the life insurance policy as an owner and cover a portion of the modest premium. Small policies with modest premiums can transform into a major, impactful future legacy gift.
Charitable Gift Annuity: Transfer of cash or stock to the Brody Jewish Center (via Hillel International or the UVA Fund) in exchange for fixed, lifetime payments to you. The remaining balance goes towards supporting the Brody Jewish Center. This option provides an additional income stream in retirement and an immediate tax deduction at the time of the gift.
Donor-Advised Fund Succession: With the rise of DAFs as a vehicle for giving, many are being left without clear succession plans. By naming the Brody Jewish Center as a succession beneficiary, money remaining in a DAF will turn into a legacy gift to the BJC. This can be set up online or through a fund manager.

Join Us in Ensuring a Vibrant Jewish Future at UVA

Creating a legacy through the Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at the University of Virginia, is not about the size of an estate, but the power of making a commitment to sustain our work and the Jewish future.

If you are interested in including the Brody Jewish Center in your estate plans, or already have, please get in touch so that we can welcome you into the Ner Tamid Society.