In the forefront are Women's Campaign Lion of Judah donors who have established a Lion of Judah Endowment to perpetuate their Annual Campaign gift. The Lion of Judah Endowment, or LOJE, is the endowment component of the Lion of Judah Major Gifts program. LOJE is a powerful statement of a donor's commitment to Tzedakah, providing a legacy for family and community. The Or L'Atid flame, or light unto the future, announces to the Jewish world a woman's commitment to the continuation of Jewish life - a commitment that goes beyond her own generation, and beyond her children's. It is a commitment to the eternal well-being of the Jewish people and to an historical legacy of caring, loving kindness and social justice.
Every woman has a unique family and financial situation.
In recognition of different estate planning and tax objectives, a LOJE can be easily and positively designed to match an individual's personal circumstances with great benefit. Federation endowment professionals and financial and legal advisors can design a Lion of Judah Endowment that will help the donor realize her philanthropic visions and at the same time meet the required criteria. There are various ways to create endowments which do not have to be funded during a donors' lifetime. A LOJE fund is not intended to substitute for any part of a gift to the UJA Federation Annual Campaign. LOJE funds are invested and prudently managed for maximum yield.