
Fusion of past and present - old abandoned synagogue in Baranovichi Image credit: Jeanette Josse
Legacy giving is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting difference. It is a profound act of generosity that allows your values to live on, ensuring that the causes you care about continue to thrive for generations to come. For The Together Plan, legacies are vital in sustaining our mission to preserve Jewish history and support some of the most isolated Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union.
why legacy giving matters
Charities like The Together Plan rely on the kindness of individuals who share our vision of reviving Jewish heritage and empowering communities. While one-off donations and fundraising efforts are essential, legacy gifts provide long-term stability and security, allowing us to plan for the future with confidence. A gift in your will can help us ensure that Jewish cultural heritage in Belarus is not forgotten and that vulnerable Jewish people receive the support they need.
preserving Jewish history for future generations
Jewish heritage in Belarus is at risk of being lost. Many cemeteries, synagogues, and historical sites are deteriorating, with few resources available for their restoration and preservation. Through legacy giving, you can help fund vital projects to document and protect these historical landmarks, ensuring that future generations can connect with their roots and understand the rich history of Jewish life in Eastern Europe.
supporting isolated Jewish communities
Many Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union, particularly in Belarus, remain cut off from the wider Jewish world, lacking the means to celebrate their traditions, access essential services, or even connect with others who share their heritage. Your legacy can help us provide education, humanitarian aid, and community-building initiatives, giving these individuals hope and a renewed sense of belonging.
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how you can make a difference
Leaving a gift in your will to The Together Plan is a simple yet transformative way to support our mission. Whether large or small, your contribution will help us continue our vital work, ensuring that Jewish heritage and identity are preserved and that isolated Jewish communities are given the support they need to flourish.
By choosing to leave a legacy, you are taking a meaningful step toward shaping a future where Jewish history is honoured and vulnerable communities are supported. If you would like to learn more about legacy giving and how you can be part of this important mission, please reach out to us. Together, we can ensure that Jewish heritage in Belarus is not forgotten and that no Jewish community is left behind.
For more information on making a legacy gift to The Together Plan – please click here
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to The Together Plan. Your generosity will make a lasting impact for years to come.
- Market Square in Novogrudok Image credit: The Together Plan
- Fusion of past and present – old abandoned synagogue in Baranovichi Image credit: Jeanette Josse
- Family photo album that travelled from Novogrudok (then Poland, now Belarus) to the UK in 1931 Image credit: Debra Brunner, The Together Plan
The Together Plan is working to build a Jewish Heritage Route through Belarus which will bring 700 years of Jewish history into the light. The charity is working to support communities in Belarus and this initiative has self-sustainability at its core. When people are able to discover their heritage and travel to the sites that will be mapped – in doing so they will be able to support the Jewish communities in Belarus today, many of whom are participating through our heritage projects to bring their own hidden history into focus. This is also a journey of discovery and reconnection for them as so much of their history was suppressed.
To help support our mission please consider making a donation by clicking here.
If you are in the USA – you can support via our sister non-profit Jewish Tapestry Project by clicking here.
* Reference: From Silence to Spiel: Representing Stalin’s Alleged Jewish Deportation Plan – Oleg Ivanov