A Jewish family resource library has been developed. The Jewish Historical Society of Washtenaw County is a volunteer organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of documents, photographs and artifacts relevant to Jewish history in Washtenaw County. Its activities provide a link between the past and the present and at the same time ensures that future generations will understand how the Jewish community of Washtenaw County was established and developed. Its collections are available to students, researchers and other people interested in the sociological, religious and cultural history of our community. Todd M. Endelman, the William Hare Professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Michigan, serves as an academic advisor.
Donors have the opportunity to create funds that express their own interests.
A donor, for example, can set up a scholarship, provide for Jewish cultural and arts programs, see that social services will be met, help provide for Jewish education, as well as attending to the needs of seniors citizens. The Board of Directors of the Washtenaw Jewish Community Endowment Fund is empowered to receive gifts and bequests of money and property from individuals, partnerships, corporations or other entities. Through a variety of giving opportunities, the Fund can help donors realize tax saving advantages, improve personal cash flow and increase giving capabilities. Creation of a named fund through current or deferred gifts is a good way to leave a lasting legacy. T o serve as an example so that others might follow your good deed.