Legacy Stories

What inspires someone to include JF&CS in their will? For Craig Codon White, including JF&CS in his will was his way of honoring two people he greatly admired – Ellen and Mel Moore. Read More

ATLANTA (January 28, 2021) – In 1939, shortly after Kristallnacht, 19-year-old Frances Bertha Hamburger escaped Germany and eventually made it to Atlanta. The Jewish community here helped her connect with other European Jewish immigrants. A few… Read More

Community and JF&CS Volunteer Honored Feb 15 Read More

JF&CS recently lost two great champions, Judith and Elliott Cohen. They built a beautiful and meaningful life focused on family, service and the community. They served on nearly every nonprofit board in the city, yet Judith’s passion was JF&CS.… Read More

Military veteran. Holocaust Survivor. Community leader. Two-Term JF&CS President. Herbert Kohn was all of these things and so much more. Read More

Wendy Lipshutz was planning a celebratory trip; and having family in the legal field, she realized it was probably time to create a will. Wendy quipped that giving back is in her DNA and this eventually drew her to her career as a social worker. As… Read More

Dr. Charles Hacker shared that when planning his estate, he reflected on his life. He wanted to include those charities that would represent who he was as a person. He remembered the transformational role JF&CS played while caring for his mother,… Read More

May their memories forever be a blessing. We will continue to serve their legacy in the most profound way— with love, expertise and compassion. And we will all truly miss the beacon of hope they were to this community. Read More