Temple Funds

Rabbi Perlman’s Discretionary Fund – Rabbi Perlman administers this fund at his discretion, for various organizations, activities and charitable causes. Checks should be made out directly to Rabbi Perlman’s Discretionary Fund.

Rabbi Markley’s Discretionary Fund – Rabbi Markley administers this fund at his discretion, for various organizations, activities and charitable causes. Checks should be made out directly to Rabbi Markley’s Discretionary Fund.

Cantor Jonas’ Discretionary Fund – Cantor Jonas administers this fund at her discretion, for various organizations, activities and charitable causes. Checks should be made out directly to Cantor Jonas’ Discretionary Fund.

Rabbi Lenke’s Discretionary Fund – Rabbi Lenke administers this fund at her discretion, for various organizations, activities and charitable causes. Checks should be made out directly to Rabbi Lenke’s Discretionary Fund.

Chesed Fund – supports the activities of the Chesed Committee which provides physical, emotional and spiritual support and comfort to our Temple community during times of illness and loss, and also shares simchas with families during joyous occasions.

Children’s Center Fund - This fund is used for the purchase of new educational materials and supplies for the Children’s Center.

Community Outreach Fund - The fund's purpose is to develop a sense of good fellowship and a healthy connection between the Jewish and non-Jewish local community.

Education Fund - This fund is used for the purchase of special equipment, to subsidize special programs, and for staff development which will enrich the teaching and curriculum of the Temple Religious School.

Endowment Fund - Funds are used to create a permanent endowment for the Temple’s needs. A minimum $50.00 donation is required for this fund.

General Fund - This fund is used for the general operating needs of the Temple.

Jerry Aransky Passport to Israel Fund - Funds are used to support the Passport to Israel program which helps to fund trips to Israel for Temple Beth Shalom high school students.

Library Fund - Funds are used to maintain and supply the Temple Library with current Judaica as well as texts, encyclopedias, audio and video materials as are appropriate.

Memorial Board Fund - This fund provides a permanent plaque to be placed on the Memorial Board in memory of a loved one. Donation for the purchase of a plaque is $360 for Temple Members and $540.00 for non-members. Plaques come with a permanent Yahrzeit.

Music Fund - Funds provide for the enrichment of Sabbath and Holiday Services and support the Temple choirs. Contributions are also solicited to help provide special music programs throughout the year.

Patti and Louis Grossman Education Scholarship Fund - Funds are used to provide scholarship funds for Temple education to families experiencing financial hardship.  The fund may be utilized for Temple classes ranging from pre-school through high school for formal and informal Jewish learning.

Prayerbook Fund - Funds are used to supply new prayer books to the Sanctuary. Donations are accepted in any amount; for a $54 donation a bookplate will be placed in one of the prayer books.

Richard Todd Sacks Jewish Life Education Fund - This fund supports Adult Education programs and Family Connection Programs at our Temple.

Safety & Security Fund - Funds are used for security and safety enhancements to the Temple’s physical plant and parking infrastructure as well as for disaster preparedness planning.

Sanctuary Flower Fund - The Beth Shalom Garden Club provides flowers for all services. Donations are accepted in any amount, but a minimum donation of $175 covers the cost of Sanctuary flowers for special occasions, and includes notation in the weekly Shabbat program. Checks should be made directly to the Beth Shalom Garden Club and sent to the Temple Office.

Sisterhood Oneg Fund - The Sisterhood provides an Oneg for all Friday Night Services and special holidays throughout the year. Donations are accepted in any amount, however a minimum donation of $200 includes notation in the weekly Shabbat program. Checks should be made directly to the TBS Sisterhood and sent to the Temple office.

Social Action Fund - This fund sponsors programs that support our moral commitment to worthwhile causes.

Torah and Sanctuary Fund - Funds are used to maintain and refurbish the Temple Sanctuary.

Torah Commentary Fund - Funds are used to supply new Torah Commentaries for the Sanctuary. Donations are accepted in any amount; for a $72 donation a bookplate will be placed in one of the Torah Commentaries.

Tree of Life Fund - This fund provides a permanent Leaf to be placed on the Tree in honor of a simcha or memorable occasion. Donation for the purchase of an engraved leaf is $250.

Youth Fund - Funds are used to provide scholarships to Regional Institutes for BESTY (Senior Youth Group) members. Funds also provide for purchase and maintenance of equipment and materials for the Youth Room.

Permanent Memorial Funds:

Gersten/Hoisington Memorial Lecture Fund - Funds provide for a one-night lecture by a guest speaker in memory of Sumner Hoisington and Shirley Gersten-Hoisington

Kivi Grebber Memorial Fund - Funds provide scholarship assistance to needy children of Temple members to attend a Jewish camping experience, special educational programs, and trips to Israel.

Amy Sanker Kappel Fund - Funds are used to provide college scholarships for Temple Beth Shalom students who are also members of BESTY.

Ned Saltzberg Memorial Fund - Funds are used directly to subsidize special activities and field trips for the Religious School students.