We are friends of Jacob from Duke Chabad. We were grateful to learn and laugh alongside Jacob, who attended the weekly Kollel (Jewish learning group) and who was loving and wise well beyond his years. We shared many Shabbat walks, funny memories, and Jewish debates together. Most of all, we cared deeply about him and felt how much he cared about us and making the world a better place.

We are fundraising to honor Jacob by re-starting the weekly Kollel group dedicated to studying Jewish texts and community service (for causes related to homelessness and food insecurity), and naming a library shelf after him at the Duke Chabad, given his love of Jewish learning and tzedakah (charity/justice).