Through the centuries, Jews have maintained the custom of commemorating occasions of joy and sorrow by making special contributions to their Temples. Temple Sha’arey Shalom has established several funds for this purpose. Please share your joys and sorrows with us by contributing to the following Temple Sha’arey Shalom Designated Funds.
To donate to a given fund, please download a Designated Funds Form (Zelle Payments Available)
Adult & Congregational Education Fund
–
Supports programs of study and learning
within
the congregation, including special programs and trips
to enhance
the education of Judaism. Cantor’s
Discretionary Fund – Assists
Cantor in the enhancement
of music and musical programming,
through the purchase of
music and tapes and hiring
instrumentalists.
General Fund –
Supports the overall
needs of
the congregation, and any expenses of the designated
fund
maintenance and operations.
Moesch
Family Youth Scholarship Fund –
Enables
children of Temple members who meet the requirements to
receive aid for attending Reform Jewish summer camps, NFTY
conclaves and conventions and special events directed towards
the
Jewish enrichment of our young people. Students in Grades
9-12
must have been a full dues paying member of the Senior
Youth
Group or Confirmation class, in the previous year of
eligibility.
Prayer Book Fund –
To enable the Temple to replenish existing
prayer
books or purchase new and different types of prayer books.
Please contact the Temple Office for more information.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund –
Enables the Rabbi to confidentially assist
individuals in
need, particularly congregational members. In
addition this
fund may assist in achieving immediate needs to
help Jewishly
enrich the Temple. This fund is confidential in
nature.
Rabbi Joshua Goldstein Scholar/Artist in
Residence Fund –
Enables the congregation to
maintain an annual weekend of
learning with leading scholars
and artists in the Jewish world.
Ritual Fund
–
To enable congregants to make donations to
enhance
enjoyment of ritual activities. R & V Cohen
Hunger Relief Fund –
To feed the homeless through the
soup kitchen and “Bridges”
endeavors.
Social Action
– To fund efforts to
promote social justice.
link: Designated Funds Form