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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.
Descriptions of our funds can be found below.
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.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
___ Anna Gever Music Shabbat:
Interest on your donation supports our annual Gever Music Shabbat with extraordinary guest musical leaders.
___ Torah Commentary Donation Fund:
(minimum donation of $72.00)
This fund
provides for the purchase and maintenance of Torah commentaries for the synagogue.
___ Prayer Book Donation Fund:
(minimum donation of $54.00)
Provides for the purchase and maintenance of prayer books for the synagogue.
___ Rabbi Paula Goldberg's Honorary Chevrat Torah Fund:
This fund supplements our Saturday morning Chevrat Torah service, including food, books, tallitot, and special speakers.
___ Marcia Abraham Fund for Jewish Life:
This fund underwrites some Shir Ami programs
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.
SOCIAL LIFE:
___ Circle of Giving:
This annul fund supports the entirety of Shir Ami's mission and values: Spiritual Growth, Learning, Social Life, and Making an Impact – wherever the need is greatest.
___ Men's Club Youth Scholarship:
This fund supports SHAFTY, youth programming and youth scholarships.
___ Oneg Shabbat Sponsorship:
(minimum donation of $180.00)
Each Shabbat date is $180 to sponsor. Please provide the name of the person you are honoring or remembering for your sponsorship..
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
MAKING AN IMPACT:
___ Bruce Birnbaum Tikkun Olam Fund:
Supports community service projects.
___ Becky and Jimmy Levy Food Security Fund:
To provide food, meals and related items to be used for food insecurity initiatives.
___ Food Bank Fund:
Provides food and supermarket gift cards to individuals in need.
___ Sharing is Caring Fund:
Provides emergency funds for individuals with crisis need for housing, food or payment of utilities.
___ Shir Shelter Fund:
To build a fortified shelter that will protect 20 or more Israelis in need of a safe haven.
___ Stan Averbach Biblical Garden Fund:
To maintain and enhance our beautiful outdoor biblical garden.
MAKE A DONATION TODAY
PERMANENT HONORS & MEMORIALS:
___ Brick:
(donation of $180.00)
Engrave a brick with a permanent honor or memorial in our beautiful garden walkway.
___ Leaf:
(donation of $200.00)
Add a leaf to our Tree of Life to honor a person or special event, such as a B. Mitzvah, Confirmation, Wedding or a family member.
___ Paver:
(donation of $360.00)
Engrave a brick with a permanent honor or memorial in our beautiful garden walkway.
___ Yahrzeit Plaque:
(donation of $418.00)
The perfect way to honor the memory of your loved one in our sanctuary or chapel. Each year their name will be highlighted and their memory will be honored during Shabbat services.
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