“…In whatever part you play, be remembered as part of a legacy… of sharing dreams and changing humanity for the better. It’s that legacy that never dies.”
– Anonymous
A bequest to Hadassah is a pledge of your faith in the future, during which the medical miracles we envision can be realized.
Through your bequest, you will leave a legacy, making this world a healthier one. Your good name and your good deeds will live on forever.
We know you share our vision of a better world. As your partner in philanthropy, Hadassah International can help turn your vision into reality. It starts now and continues with the legacy you leave behind.
It is a seed you plant today that grows into something strong, something that will help make a difference in the lives of so many women and children in need.
Hadassah International funds several programs and projects supporting healthcare, education and social services which benefit the people of Israel and the world.
Through the lasting friendships you built over the years with Hadassah International, and our vital projects that have touched your life, together we become part of your extended family.
Consider a planned gift providing financial security for our projects at the Hadassah Medical Organization to sustain them for future generations.
Making a planned gift to the Hadassah Medical Organization allows you to take care of your extended Hadassah International family while still ensuring the future of your loved ones.
The Importance of Making a Will
Drawing up a Will is your way to provide for your loved ones and to have your charitable intentions fulfilled. It is the only legally recognized way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after you pass away.Donations in Memory and Perpetual Yahrzeit
Who will say Kaddish?
Kaddish, the memorial prayer will be recited upon the Yahrzeit date for your named loved one in perpetuity in the Chagall windowed Abell Synagogue at Hadassah Ein Kerem.
Your donation will ensure that the designated Yahrzeit date will be recited in perpetuity and also support Hadassah Hospital’s activities in healing, teaching and research.
For further details, please contact: legacies@hadassah.org
Different Ways to Leave a Planned Gift
A planned gift to Hadassah Medical Organization can be made in one or more of the following ways:
- A bequest of cash, securities, real estate, art, or other property
- A designation of Hadassah Medical Organization as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or a Charitable Insured Annuity
- Gift of residual interest
- Creation of a charitable remainder trust or a donor-advised trust
The Recognition You Will Receive
Hadassah International honors and recognizes those who have included Hadassah Medical Organization in their estate plans in the following ways:
- During and after your lifetime, your name will be listed as a member of our HI Legacy League or Society
- On the anniversary of your passing (Yahrzeit), a prayer will be chanted in your memory each year, in the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah University Medical Center surrounded by the beautiful Chagall Windows.
- Sharing your testimonial in the HI YIR to encourage others to join our HI Legacy League or Society
Including Hadassah Medical Organization in your will or purchasing an insurance policy is simple
Hadassah Medical Organization must be named as a beneficiary using our legal name:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Company number 5200008095
Address: Kiryat Hadassah
POB 12000, Jerusalem, Israel, 9112001
Incorporated and duly registered on June 27, 1935.
We are honored to share personal stories from those who have joined the HI Legacy League or Society
Should you require further information, require wording, or if you have already planned a gift for Hadassah Medical Organization via Hadassah International and would like to join our HI Legacy League or Society, please contact us at legacies@hadasssah.org.
Leave a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to support life-saving medical projects beyond your lifetime. Your generosity can help researchers at Hadassah Hospital transform their ideas into life-saving treatments that can benefit future generations. It also provides Hadassah Australia with a strong stream of income to advance and fund important collaboration among leading international researchers and medical professionals dedicated to improving health care in Israel, Australia and other nations.
The importance of making a will
Making a clear, legally valid Will, is the best way to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your charitable interests are respected.
How do I make a Will?
We recommend seeking independent legal advice from your lawyer, solicitor, State or Public Trustee or Trustee Company when preparing this important document. Once you have made sure your loved ones and family are provided for, there are many ways you can leave a gift to Hadassah Australia in your Will.
Suggested Wording for Will
I give US Dollars $…….… to Hadassah Medical Organization, company number 5200008095, address: Kiryat Hadassah, POB 12000, Jerusalem, Israel, 9112001, incorporated and duly registered on June 27, 1935, as a gift and the receipt of a duly authorized officer of Hadassah Medical Organization shall be sufficient discharge for my Executors.
I bequeath <<_____ percent of my residual Estate/ the sum of US Dollars$_____ (choose one alternative)>> Hadassah Medical Organization, company number 5200008095, address: Kiryat Hadassah, POB 12000, Jerusalem, Israel, 9112001, incorporated and duly registered on June 27, 1935.
I declare that the receipt of the secretary, trustee or other officers of Hadassah Medical Organization is sufficient release for the executors of the Estate.
Maximizing Your Client’s Bequest
With some extra thought in estate planning, your client’s gift to Hadassah International and the Hadassah Medical Organization can be made in a more tax-effective way, creating the potential for a larger charitable bequest or a greater amount leftover for other beneficiaries:
Contact us at legacies@hadassah.org for further details and coordination.
Information for Solicitors Making a Will
Organization Information Registered Name:
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Company number 5200008095
- Address: Kiryat Hadassah, POB 12000, Jerusalem, Israel, 9112001
- Incorporated And Duly Registered on June 27, 1935
