Life & Legacy
"As my ancestors planted for me, so do I plant for those who will come after me."
Building a strong and sustainable future for Jewish communities in Maine and around the world
The JCA is partnering with local synagogues to bring legacy giving to our community!
The JCA was selected by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) to assist in developing a culture of legacy giving in Southern Maine. Over the last nine years, HGF has allocated $30 million for training and support, resulting in over $1 billion in legacy support in sixty-three communities in North America.



Life & Legacy Community Partners
Bet Ha'am
Jeremy Moser |
Bill Welch |
Lynn Urbach |
Tom Rosen |
Steve Smith |
Sylvia Most |
David Soley |
Etz Chaim
Mark Aranson |
Rabbi Gary Berenson |
Steve Brinn |
Marshall Tinkle |
JCA
Charlie Miller |
Rachael Alfond |
Lea Steirman |
Eric Kolben |
Tom Rosen |
Laura Kittle |
Why LIFE & LEGACY?
Learn more about LIFE & LEGACY, our mission and vision, and what others have had to say about the program.
Read about our $1 Billion in Legacy Commitments
LIFE & LEGACY’s four main goals are to:
1) Impact Jewish communal philanthropic culture to make legacy giving the norm
2) Encourage strong stewardship practices in our organizations and communities
3) Develop camaraderie and respect among organizations while sharing the goal of legacy building
4) Enable all donors to be philanthropists

