Building Tomorrow Together: Stories from Atid CHAI members
Associated has had a profound impact on our lives. Our three children, Noah, 06, Jonah, 07 and Sarah 12, all benefitted from an incredible education at AHS – in a community of supportive, nurturing and trusting teachers, friends and families. As parents of alumni, we are forever grateful to AHS and we honour that by dedicating so much of ourselves to support the mission and vision of the school. We believe that legacy gifts are part of that commitment and our integral to the continuity of Jewish education in Toronto. We want to do our part to ensure generations of families can have the same positive experience at AHS, and benefit from the same outstanding education as our own children. Embracing legacy giving was easy for us because we believe that our collective efforts today will have a lasting impact ensuring that AHS, and Jewish education in Toronto, remains available and accessible for generations to come.
Former Board President Shawn Goldberg attended Jewish Day School in Ottawa, a school rich in family legacy — it was his father’s alma mater and was founded by Shawn’s grandparents in 1949. When Shawn and his wife Helene settled in Toronto and began exploring educational options for their own children, they knew they wanted a school that could honour their family’s values while offering a comprehensive education for a new generation. After careful consideration, they chose Associated Hebrew Schools. What drew them to Associated was its unique approach: an environment where academic rigour meets Jewish values, and where Chaim ’16 and Aaron ’18 could flourish both intellectually and spiritually. Associated’s well-rounded education, strong focus on Jewish identity, and commitment to character-building ensured that Shawn and Helene’s sons would not only excel academically but also develop a deep connection to their heritage and community.Just as his grandparents created their own legacy for Jewish education, Shawn and Helene intend to create a 21st century legacy that will instill timeless Jewish values like tzedakah, tikkun olam, and derech eretz while providing an excellent education. The Goldbergs have notified the school of their intentions for a bequest and are pleased to be one of the first members of Atid CHAI — Associated’s new legacy giving society. Shawn and Helene know that their grandparents Eileen and Ben would be so proud of their commitment to AHS.
For more information on Atid CHAI, please contact Jennifer Singer at 416-494-7666, ext. 653 or jsinger@ahschools.com.
