Acts of Charity, Donating to Worthy Causes

It's a Jewish tradition (and mitzvah) to donate Tzedakah. Whether you're celebrating a special event, thanking someone for his or her kind deeds, or remembering a loved one, Congregation Beth Israel offers several ways to make your donation meaningful. Please consider whether your company makes matching donations; we can assist with the paperwork, if necessary..

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Donate Using Tzedakah Form: Please print this form and send it, with your check or money order, to our office. Additional forms are also available in the Congregation Beth Israel lobby.

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If you have questions or concerns, please contact Joyce Romoff by e-mail or by phone.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO DONATE VIA PAYPAL

1. Select a Fund    Please Select A Fund BIMAS Music Appreciation Fund Dues 2007 to 2008 Ellie Andersen Fund Golden Book (General) Fund Jonathan Raz Lecture Fund Library Fund Menorah Fund Prayer Book Fund Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Restoration Fund School Fund Social Action Fund Torah Fund Voluntary Dues Support Voluntary Tuition Support Wine Purchases   You can target your donation to a specific fund. For general donations, select the Golden Book Fund.

2. If you choose, please specify a reason for donation.
(For example, In honor of..., In gratitude for ..., or In memory of ...)

3. Click DONATE button  

Description of Congregation Beth Israel Funds:

BIMAS Music Appreciation Fund	Donations support music programming, performance and enrichment for all instrumental and vocal groups at Beth Israel.
Ellie Andersen Fund	Donations to this fund support an annual celebratory event in memory of Eliana Andersen for Hebrew School students, their siblings and families, and other interested congregants
Golden Book Fund	Provides for the unexpected financial needs of the synagogue. For a minimum contribution of $5.00, an acknowledgement card will be sent to whomever you wish to honor.
High Holiday Vestments	Donations to this fund help pay the remaining cost of the vestments. We're almost there!
Jonathan Raz Lecture Fund	Donations support a speaker on an appropriate topic as part of the adult education series.
Menorah Fund	This special fund encourages the congregation to perpetuate the Jewish religious and ethical values focused toward our youth. Donation levels are $1500, or $6,000 stipulated in your will (please contact our office directly if making a Menorah Fund contribution in your will.).
Prayer Book Fund	Our Siddurim (Shabbat and High Holy Day prayer books) and Chumashim (Books of Torah) are heavily used and wear out over time. Each contribution of $36 can be accompanied by a dedication; recipients are notified and a nameplate is inserted inside the book.
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund	Donations are used by the rabbi to support a variety of charitable events. In the past, this fund has been used for additional programs, special training for teachers, travel, and special needs of individual congregants.
Restoration Fund	Donations help support smaller "fix-up" jobs that keep the synagogue in working order.
School Fund	Donations are used to purchase necessary items and support programs in our Hebrew School.
Social Action Fund	Donations are used to assist various causes and tikkun olam projects throughout our greater community.
Torah Fund	For $10 per line, our Torahs can be rescribed and restored.
Voluntary Dues Support	Contributions help support members who cannot afford to pay full dues. This fund helps keep Beth Israel accessible to all.
Voluntary Tuition Support	Contributions help support families who are not capable of meeting our normal tuition assessments.