Planning Ahead to Make a Difference

A shared commitment to philanthropy and Menorah Park compelled Dr. Howard Epstein and Gregg Levine to think about how they could ensure a legacy of compassion and excellence for generations to come. They decided the best way to do this was to make a generous gift through their estate to Menorah Park. Howard and Gregg are baby boomers, and understand that some of their peers and friends are not ready to plan for their estates.

“It’s not common at our age to arrange a bequest, but it is the right cause. Given this is the first time that we considered doing this, we felt strongly that it should be Menorah Park since we have been so involved,” said Howard.

Howard was introduced to the impact of Menorah Park when he agreed to join campus residents on a 2005 trip to Israel and was moved by the experience. Shortly after, he joined his father Mort on the Menorah Park board. Gregg shares an equal fondness toward Menorah Park, experiencing the campus through his family. “I remember how much my bubbe (Bella Scharf) loved living at The R.H. Myers Apartments and we loved visiting her. My mom (Elaine Levine) volunteers at Menorah Park,” Gregg shared.

Planning for the future can be an overwhelming task, but Howard and Gregg hope that other baby boomers will be inspired by their choice to make a gift that will help Menorah Park sustain excellence in care for generations to come.

To learn more please contact:

The Menorah Park Foundation Office at 216-595-7324

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