Wallace Collection hosts art evening for Jewish Care supporters
Charity's chair Marcus Sperber says iconic museum and communal organisation are both 'rooted in the value of l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation'
Over 200 Jewish Care supporters attended a private viewing of the Great Gallery and the Dutch Gallery at The Wallace Collection museum in central London’s Manchester Square.
Speaking to guests at the charity’s annual legacy event and thanking them for their support, Chair Marcus Sperber said: “The Wallace Collection is more than just a museum. It’s a symbol of legacy itself – a private collection, lovingly built and then gifted to the nation so that future generations could enjoy and learn from it. That idea of giving – of building something lasting, of thinking beyond ourselves – is at the heart of what brings us together tonight.”
He added: “Jewish Care, like The Wallace Collection, is rooted in the value of l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation. We care for our community members with compassion, dignity and respect, while also helping younger generations to understand the importance of community, memory and continuity.”
The attendees, including legacy pledgers, giving-in-memory donors, and regular donors, were given a guided tour of the collection and enjoyed a wine and canapés reception.
Sir Leigh Lewis, a member of Jewish Care’s Legacy and Giving in Memory Committee, said, “My involvement with Jewish Care came about after my late wife, Sue, spent her last five months at Jewish Care’s Anita Dorfman House care home at Sandringham. The care and love she received there was beyond belief. We felt privileged to have that support and, after she passed away, I said that I would like to help in some way.
“I don’t believe there’s a finer and more deserving charity than Jewish Care. And having this event here tonight, at The Wallace Collection, is really special because it is one of London’s hidden gems.”
Jewish Care supporter Laura Greenberg added: “Both Jewish Care and Jami hold a very special place in my heart. I used to visit my grandparents regularly at Vi & John Rubens House care home in Essex, and witnessed firsthand the love, dignity and dedication shown by every member of staff. Now, as I look at my own family and the challenges faced by the younger generation, I see how vital Jami is for our community in providing essential mental health support. It’s so important that the community continues to support both Jewish Care and Jami –not only for the invaluable services they provide, but also because they help us feel safe, connected and proud to belong to our Jewish community.”
More than a quarter of Jewish Care’s fundraising income comes from future gifts.
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