Securing Our Future

Through A Gift to the Centennial Fund, Nadine and David Farbman
Demonstrate Their Passion and Commitment to Jewish Detroit

“W

hen I believe strongly in something, my

The Centennial Fund is the central endowment campaign

actions, my thoughts, my heart align and I’m

for ensuring the long-term security of Jewish Detroit.

ALL IN.” These are the words of David Farbman,

The Farbmans’ gift is a testament to their belief in the

describing a core value he lives by in every facet

future of Jewish Detroit and their deep commitment to

of his life as a successful business owner and

Jewish education. “We stand on the shoulders of so

entrepreneur, author, husband, father of three boys

many great Jewish leaders that have made us the

and rising leader in the community. He applies this

community we are today. It is now our time to lean

passion-fueled approach to philanthropy as well, and

into this. We hope that our gift inspires other young

with his wife, Nadine, has invested in the security and

people to step up and support the community that has

long-term welfare of the Detroit Jewish community.

meant so much to us. Our generation has inherited

The Farbmans recently have become Metropolitan

the responsibility for Jewish Detroit and it’s up to

Detroit’s youngest couple to donate a Centennial Gift

us to keep it strong and vibrant. We’re honored and

of $1,000,000.00. The gift will establish a new Hillel

blessed to be able to do this.” With typical enthusiasm,

Day School Endowment Fund, as well as provide

Nadine and David have demonstrated their deep values

ongoing support to Federation’s Annual Campaign

with commitment, generosity and—most importantly—

through a PACE Fund.

meaningful action.

March 10 • 2016

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