Temple Israel Funds
Like many religious institutions and non-profit organizations, Temple Israel has numerous ways that you can help the Temple meet its daily and yearly operational expenses through specialized fundraising initiatives. We sincerely appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who remember and honor their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions:
ANNUAL DUES
There are now several ways you can pay your annual membership fee. You may continue to send a check to the Temple office or you may now pay your annual dues online, secure and fast. Want to spread out your annual dues over 12 months? We can do that now too. Just click on the "Donate" button and pay your balance in full or call the office and we will break your agreed upon annual dues into monthly payments and we will take care of the rest.
T.I.R.S. TUITION
There are now several ways you can pay your T.I.R.S. annual tuition fee. You may continue to send a check to the Temple office or you may now pay your tuition fees online, secure and fast. Want to spread out your annual dues over 12 months? We can do that now too. Just click on the "Donate" button and pay your balance in full or call the office and we will break your agreed upon annual dues into monthly payments and we will take care of the rest.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who remember and honor their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions:
Available Funds:
BRODA SANCTUARY FUND
For the beautification of the sanctuary
BUILDING FUND
For building related expenses; renovations, furnishings, and major maintenance
CEMETERY TRUST FUND
For maintenance and perpetual care of the Jewish sections of Riverdale, Esquiline, and Linwood Cemeteries
CHARLES K. HECHT, JR. YOUTH FUND
For the perpetuation and enrichment of youth activities, capital improvements; and for the benefit and religious education of the children and grandchildren on Temple members.
CLARICE & J. B. HECHT TRUST FUND
To supplement emergency aid for those in need
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FUND
For community engagement
FLORETTE V. ROTHSCHILD FUND
For improvement and maintenance of the physical facilities of the Temple
FOUNDATION TRUST FUND
To fund the retirement agreement of Rabbi Alfred L. Goodman. The balance of the fund to be used for Temple operations.
HIGH HOLY DAYS CAMPAIGN
Temple Israel is indebted to the following additional donors for their generous contributions and dues increases contributing to the ongoing success of our High Holy Days Campaign Fundraiser:
IRENE & LEO KOHN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
For the purchase of library books and audio-visual items of cultural value and significance not covered by the allotted library budget
MUSIC FUND
For the development and support of the music program for worship services
NORMAN S. ROTHSCHILD LIBRARY FUND
For the purchase of materials for the Temple Library
OPERATING FUND
For the daily operation needs of the Temple
OPERATING TRUST FUND
For the generation of income to defray .
RABBI ALFRED L. GOODMAN MEMORIAL FUND
To help fund his philosophy and teachings. The Rabbi Alfred L. Goodman Memorial Fund enabled the Temple to acquire a number of the new volumes of Etz Hayim commentaries and additional Mishkan T’filah prayer books. We continue to encourage members to purchase book plates in memory of or in honor of loved ones for the new and current prayer books and commentaries at the cost of $50 for each prayer book plate and $75 for each commentary plate. Please contact the Temple office with your orders.
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
For assistance of individual and community needs
REMEMBRANCE FUND
For the purchase of prayer books, Haggadahs, Bibles, and other special publications
ROBERT RIESENBURGER YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
For the provision of funds for outstanding youth members to attend Liz Leadership Training Institute at Camp Coleman and other youth activities as determined by the fund
RUTH AND LESLIE LILIENTHAL MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND
For the memorial garden perpetual care and beautification
SCHIFFMAN FAMILY YOUTH FUND
To provide funds for special education and cultural programs for Temple Youth
SCHWOB ENDOWMENT FUND
For sponsorship of continuing education
SCHWOB PARLOR FUND
For refurbishment of the Schwob Parlor
SHABBAT FAMILY DINNER FUND
For the support of our Shabbat Family Dinner program
SHABBATON FUND
For the support of our Shabbaton program
SIDNEY & SARA SIMONS TRUST FUND
For the capital improvements and expenses, emergencies, nonrecurring expenses, education, community services, cultural activities, and other similar purposes
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FUND FUND
For social activities
TEMPLE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (T.I.R.S.) FUND
To supplement its various funds, to provide security, and to support other activities
TREE OF LIFE
To provide support for the Temple while honoring an individual or individuals. Temple Israel's Tree of Life is a wonderful way to honor someone or mark a great occasion or life event with each leaf, specially engraved with your message.
TORAH REPAIR FUND
For the restoration of the Temple Israel's Torahs
WYNNTON NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK
For community assistance
FORT BENNING JEWISH TROOPS PROGRAM FUND
For the support of Fort Benning onegs and education.
JLAS DELI DAY FUND
For the support of Deli Day.
JLAS HOME MITZVAH FUND
Provides a meal for the family when a death occurs in the temple membership.
JLAS GENERAL FUND
For general expenses. In addition to the avenues listed above, Temple Israel has many annual fundraising events. These special fundraisers include:
Indoor Yard Sale
Reverse Raffle
