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With Their Centennial Gift, Sue and Alan Jay Kaufman
Continue Their Legacy of Commitment to Our Jewish Future
The strength and richness of our Jewish community comes
from an unwavering commitment to future generations, l’dor
v’dor. No one understands this better than Sue and Alan
Kaufman, who have been extraordinarily dedicated to instilling
Jewish values, culture and education in our community’s young
people. Born and raised in Detroit, both Sue and Alan are
longtime community leaders, with Sue recently serving as
President of Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy and Alan as
President of the United Jewish Foundation. Along with their
children Jodie Kaufman (and Jamie) Davis, Emily (and Josh)
Hunegs, and Danny (and Morgan) Kaufman, Sue and Alan have
supported a wide range of Jewish causes, including many that
have a profound impact on the next generation. The Kaufman
Family Teen Mission to Israel, Hillel Day School, Tamarack
Camps, Federation’s NEXTGen Detroit, Adat Shalom, campus
Hillels and and PJ Library are among the diverse programs and
organizations that have thrived thanks to the vision and
generosity of the Kaufman family. “We believe in the importance
of educating young people,
” says Alan, “and getting them to
love being Jewish.” Sue adds, “If we as Jews don’t support our
own communities and causes, who will?”
The Centennial Fund, which Alan helped launch as an
original committee member, was created to fulfil this mission.
Now, with their Trustee-Level Centennial Fund commitment,
Sue and Alan continue their legacy of support for our Jewish
community. The Kaufmans’ Centennial gift will create the Sue
and Alan J. Kaufman Family Field at Hillel Day School. “We have
seen first-hand through our own children and grandchildren
the value of a Hillel Day School education,
” says Sue. “There is
such an incredible environment that fosters the best in each
student. Hillel students go on to become leaders in our
community and elsewhere.” The Kaufmans’ gift will also
establish a Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment, providing
ongoing support to Federation’s Annual Campaign—along with
funding other areas. “Our vision for the future,
” says Alan, “is
that people continue to value the importance of giving for the
perpetuation of the Jewish community.” Like the many great
leaders who have come before them, Sue and Alan are leading
by example through a lifetime of commitment to our collective
Jewish future.
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