Kehillah Fund
Chuck and Wendy Siegel have been donors to the Kehillah Fund since 2011. Over the past 12 years, they have given a monthly contribution of $360, totaling almost $50,000 to date.
Inspired by a conversation with their Partners in Torah learning partner, the Siegels decided to give maaser (10% of their income to charity). Seeking to invest in Jewish education, they recognized Orthodoxy as the only stream of Judaism that is growing and thriving.
“We feel that parents should be aware that a Jewish education and leading a truly Orthodox life is necessary in order to survive what is going on in the public schools, the media, and in secular homes.”
They looked for a foundation they could trust, and one where they could be confident their donations would be going directly toward supporting Jewish education. They found both of these factors in the Kehillah Fund.
Mrs. Siegel began volunteering at one of our 11 schools, Torah Academy of Buffalo Grove, this past year, and her appreciation for the Jewish values taught in a day-school setting has only grown.
The Siegels believe in the importance of taking action. Their message to others—we all need to do something for Jewish continuity and our future.