"Most of the things worth doing had been declared impossible before they were done."
Louis D. Brandeis, University namesake
The Justice Brandeis Society comprises philanthropic-minded alumni, parents, friends, and members of the National Women’s Committee dedicated to supporting the University.
These generous leadership donors provide the resources necessary to attract the best students and faculty, maintain state-of-the-art facilities, and offer dynamic extracurricular activities.
A leadership gift of at least $1,000 in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30) qualifies you for membership in the Justice Brandeis Society. JBS membership must be renewed each year.
Members are invited to receptions and special events held throughout the country and are recognized in the annual Justice Brandeis Society Honor Roll.
Please consider becoming a member today and joining a vibrant and growing organization that is committed to the continued excellence of Brandeis.
Justice Brandeis Society annual membership is recognized at the following levels:
|
Supreme Court |
($50,000 and above) |
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Emet |
($25,000-$49,999) |
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Academy |
($15,000-$24,999) |
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Castle |
($5,000-$14,999) |
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1948 |
($1,948-$4,999) |
|
Member |
($1,000-$1,947) |
Emerging Leaders: Undergraduate alumni from the Classes of 1998-2007 making a gift of at least $100 multiplied by the number of years since graduation are considered members of the Justice Brandeis Society through the Emerging Leaders program. By supporting Brandeis University as an Emerging Leader, you join a group of individuals committed to ensuring that your alma mater continues to be a community of scholars and students united by their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and its transmission from generation to generation. You, along with fellow Emerging Leaders, provide the support so necessary to continue Brandeis’s excellent reputation, and to reaffirm the ideals upon which Brandeis stands.
Emerging Leaders are recognized in the University’s annual Honor Roll and may also receive special invitations to events and receptions.
The following lists minimum gift levels for Emerging Leaders in FY2008:
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Class of 2007 |
$100 |
Class of 2002 |
$600 |
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Class of 2006 |
$200 |
Class of 2001 |
$700 |
|
Class of 2005 |
$300 |
Class of 2000 |
$800 |
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Class of 2004 |
$400 |
Class of 1999 |
$900 |
|
Class of 2003 |
$500 |
Class of 1998 |
$1,000 |
Also, members of the Senior Class (2008) are eligible for membership in the Justice Brandeis Society through the Emerging Leaders with a gift of $100.
Upcoming Events
July 11-13 -- Brandeis in the Berkshires: "The Presidential Election: Decision '08, What You Should Hear from the Candidates but Probably Won't," led by Robert Art, the Christian A. Herter Professor of International Relations at Brandeis. Justice Brandeis Society members receive a 10 percent discount for registering by March 31. For more information, contact Alyson Saykin (781-736-3355 or asaykin@brandeis.edu) or visit http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/berkshires/.
August 3-4 -- Brandeis in the Berkshires: "Israel: 60th Anniversary Celebration, Re-Imagining Israel," led by S. Ilan Troen, the Karl, Harry, and Helen Stoll Professor of Israel Studies at Brandeis. Justice Brandeis Society members receive a 10 percent discount for registering by March 31. For more information, contact Alyson Saykin (781-736-3355 or asaykin@brandeis.edu) or visit http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/berkshires/.
September 18 -- Brandeis Night in New Jersey, home of Glenn '82 and Susan (Lewtan) Langberg '82, speaker TBA
October 2 -- Brandeis Night in Boston, home of Trustee Jonathan '75 and Margot Davis, MA '05, speaker Gary D. Goldberg '66
October 15 -- Brandeis Night in Arizona, home of Norman '71 and Susie Zitomer, speaker Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz, PhD '72
October 16 -- Brandeis Night in Los Angeles, home of Leslie Aronzon '84, speaker Brandeis President Jehuda Reinharz, PhD '72
November 10 -- Brandeis Night in Chicago, Park Hyatt, speaker TBA
Recent Events
June 1 -- Brandeis Night in Washington, home of Paul '73 and Judith Regan, P '12
May 17-- Commencement Dinner featuring honorary-degree recipients
January 16 -- "The Creation of the Posse Foundation and How it Has Impacted Brandeis Posse Alumni," with Posse founder and president Deborah Bial '87, Brandeis House, New York
December 2, 2007 -- Annual Rose Art Museum holiday party
November 15, 2007 -- "All About Fat: The story behind Smart Balance," with Professor K.C. Hayes, Brandeis House, New York
October 16, 2007 -- Brandeis Night in Chicago
For additional information about the Justice Brandeis Society, visit http://givingto.brandeis.edu/, or contact the Office of Annual Giving by e-mail (annualfund@brandeis.edu) or phone (800-333-1948).