May 19, 2013   10 Sivan 5773

Temple Beth Torah, Melville, NY

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The following is a brief explanation of Temple Beth Torah Funds  
 
The following funds are devoted to the continuing expansion of Temple Beth Torah:
  • JEFFREY ZUKERMAN YOUTH CENTER RENOVATION FUND: Monies donated to this fund will be used for the renovation of the Jeffrey Zukerman Youth Center and the creation of a 21st century Art Center for use by our schools, youth groups and adults.
  • BUILDING EXPANSION FUND TO BENEFIT THE HARRIET & JOHN L. WOLF LEARNING CENTER : To provide funds for capital improvements.
  • BRICK ON THE PATH OF OUR FUTURE: A donation of $360 to purchase a brick on the path leading to the Harriet and John L. Wolf Learning Center . Specifics dealing with the wording of the bricks will be explained upon query. Subsequent bricks purchased are $180.
  • MEMORIAL PLAQUE ON THE WALL OF REMEMBERANCE: A donation of $360 to purchase a memorial plaque in the patio area of the Harriet and John L. Wolf Learning Center . Specifics dealing with the wording of the plaques will be explained upon query. Subsequent plaques purchased are $180.

The following funds help to maintain and enrich specific areas and needs within Temple Beth Torah:

  • DAVID JOSHUA BERG NURSERY SCHOOL FUND: To enhance the Nursery School Program.
  • RABBI MARC A. GELLMAN PROGRAMMING FUND: To enhance programming at TBT.
  • AURA MILICH MEMORIAL FUND FOR LEARNING DISABLED CHILDREN: To benefit and enhance the education of Jewish children at TBT with special needs.
  • CHOIR FUND: To enhance the musical performance of our choir through the added use of music, visiting performers, equipment and attire.
  • CULTURAL ARTS FUND: To enhance the Jewish Cultural experiences available to and by our congregation.
  • EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FUND: To enable the purchase of major equipment to enhance learning as well as provide funding for conclaves, Reform Jewish camps and programming to benefit the Religious School .
  • EIGHTH STEP FUND: To enable Temple Beth Torah to provide charitable aid to Jewish and secular charities.
  • ISRAEL EXPERIENCE FUND: To subsidize student educational experiences in Israel for those TBT students who have been confirmed and are participating in summer long trips or semester trips by a recognized Jewish organization.

    Within this fund are two special alternatives:
    1. The Alice Freedman Scholarship Fund.
    2. The Saul T. and Rose P. Slater Scholarship Fund.
  • LIBRARY FUND: To purchase books, supplies and equipment for the TBT Library.
  • PRAYER BOOK FUND: To purchase prayer books for TBT.
  • RITUAL JUDAICA FUND: To purchase and maintain items and programs which the Congregation might need for the celebration of holidays, Shabbat and life cycle events.
  • TORAH FUND: To purchase and maintain Torah scrolls.
  • JEFFREY ZUKERMAN MEMORIAL YOUTH GROUP FUND: To purchase and maintain furniture and equipment and fund programming for the youth programs of TBT.
  • PRAYER BOOK PURCHASE FUND: To purchase individual prayer books which are individually inscribed and then placed in the sanctuary. This donation is $36.00.
  • MEMORIAL PLAQUE: A brass plaque in memory of a loved one placed in the Sanctuary on the memorial boards. Member Fee $360. Non-Member Fee $460.
  • WYANDANCH FUND: To help fund summer programs and provide uniforms and equipment for children in the Wyandanch area.
  • ANNIVERSARY FUND: Funds from this account support Temple Beth Torah and honor your wedding anniversary or the anniversary of your loved ones.
  • YAHRZEIT FUND: To enable the honoring of loved ones upon the anniversary of their passing.

All checks to the before mentioned funds are made directly to Temple Beth Torah.
A notation of the desired fund should be made on the face of the check.

 

Congregants often question the best way to honor life cycle events and/or indicate their gratitude toward the Clergy for their participation in those rites of passage.

If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable directly to the individual fund. Separate checks, please.

  • RABBI GELLMAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUND: To support a variety of eleemosynary projects both within and outside Temple Beth Torah.
  • RABBI MOSKOWITZ'S DISCRETIONARY FUND: To support a variety of eleemosynary projects both within and outside Temple Beth Torah.
  • CANTOR APPELBAUM'S DISCRETIONARY FUND: To support the musical program of the Temple as well as eleemosynary projects both within and outside Temple Beth Torah.

Donations to these funds can be made directly to these funds.

  • TREE OF LIFE/SANCTUARY SEAT: A donation of $3,600, often made to memorialize a loved one or celebrate a life cycle event, will purchase a seat in the Sanctuary or a leaf on The Tree of Life.
    • TREE OF LIFE & SANCTUARY SEAT COMBINED: $5400
  • DONOR WALL LOCATED IN THE TEMPLE LOBBY

 “BENEFACTOR” LEVEL                  $100,000

 “PATRON” LEVEL                            $ 30,000

 “SPONSOR” LEVEL                         $ 20,000

 “DONOR” LEVEL                              $ 10,000    

For more information, please contact Jackie Gelston, Administrative Manager, at 631-643-1200 ext 218


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