About Shir Ami Funds

Donations to Shir Ami can be made to honor the memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special occasion, show appreciation, or for any reason you feel appropriate.

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS:

___  Rabbi Charles Briskin’s Discretionary Fund:  
This fund allows Rabbi Briskin, at his discretion, to provide emergency assistance/scholarships to congregants and others in need, supplement congregational programs in need of additional funding, and to support local, national, and international non-profit organizations.

___  Cantor Julie Berlin’s Discretionary Fund:  
This fund is used to assist those in need, as well as to support community causes or worthy institutions at the discretion of the Cantor. In addition, the Fund is used for educational and musical activities at Shir Ami.

___  Rabbi Eric Goldberg’s Discretionary Fund:  
This fund is utilized by the Rabbi to assist those in need, for programming not covered by our budget or for Tikkun Olam. All expenditures are at his discretion.

___  Rabbi Emeritus Elliot Strom’s Discretionary Fund:  
Utilized by the Rabbi to assist those in need, for programming not covered by our budget or for Tikkun Olam. All expenditures are at his discretion.

___  Cantor Emeritus Mark Elson’s Discretionary Fund:  
Used to assist those in need, as well as to support community causes or worthy institutions at the discretion of the Cantor.

LEARNING:

___  Beverly Spiegler Special Education Library Collection Fund:
Supports the purchase of special education materials for the Shir Ami Pressman Library.

___  Bob McGarry Adult Education Fund:
Provides books and other materials to support our Lifelong Learning programs.

___  Bobbi Slutzky Early Learning Center Scholarship:
Provides need-based scholarships for ELC tuition.

___  Israel Tiyul:
Defrays the cost of the Israel Trip for our 8th and 9th grade students so they can embrace the importance of supporting Israel.

___  Israel/Camp Scholarship:
Provides financial assistance for our children and teens to attend URJ-affiliated camps and NFTY programs in Israel.

___  Keepers-Jewish Excellence:  
Supports the important lifelong learning

___  The Pressman Library:
Purchases books and journals to maintain and enhance our library.

___  S.I.M.CH.A.:
Supports Judaic programming for individuals with special needs.

___  Slomovitz/Hudes Scholar-In-Residence Fund:
This fund supports our annual Scholar in Residence programs and weekends.

___  Temple Shalom Sisterhood Children's Fund:
For programs, materials or initiatives for our children that is not included in our annual budget.

BUILDING FUNDS:

___  Claire & Jerry Miller Capital Fund:    
Used for capital improvements to our building and grounds.

___  Kay Swerdlow Building Endowment:    
The interest is used for structural maintenance to our building and grounds.

___  Safety and Security Fund:
Helps to offset the necessary costs of providing a safe and secure environment for our congregation and may include physical enhancements or hired security professionals.

___  Senior Endowment:
Supports the maintenance of our building

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