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The phone rings.

“Shalom. I’m Maya, here to connect you with Jewish life in [insert your state here],” she says. “How can I be of service to you today?”

“My 29-year-old son just moved back here,” I say. “I was wondering if you can help connect him with other young Jewish people his age.”

“Mazel tov! How nice for you. We can certainly help connect him,” Maya says. “What is his name and number? I will have someone reach out to him this week with an invitation to Shabbat dinner.”

“Thank you, that would be lovely,” I reply. “Are there other opportunities you might connect him with?”

“Absolutely! Our local Jewish summer camps are starting a new initiative for young adults to bring their skills and talents to campers for short periods of time, and our education portal connects young adults with teaching, assisting, or tutoring opportunities,” she says. “Does he have a partner or spouse?”

“His fiancée isn’t Jewish, but she is interested in learning more,” I say.

“They would be perfect for our interfaith family program, where they can explore their adult Judaism together and meet others. We are committed to happy families living meaningful Jewish lives,” Maya says.

Wow. I choke back tears, reassured that my son and future daughter-in-law will be warmly welcomed into the community. Maya continues, “Because of legacy donors, giving at all different levels, our community has the resources to connect individuals and families to any Jewish service they may want or need. Money is no barrier. I will reach out to them today.”

As I hang up the phone, I give thanks for the legacy donors whose commitment has led to a completely resourced Jewish community. q