Who We Are | Charitable Giving Fund Names and Descriptions
Below, please find the names of the funds and descriptions for each one. A note will be sent promptly to the family of those you wish to remember, informing them of your contribution.
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Click on one of the headings below to see funds in the following categories:
| Andrew Jarrett Fund for the Religious School |
In memory of Andrew Jarrett, a young teacher devoted to children & their causes. Donations are used to enrich the Jewish cultural experience in religious school by funding programs and trips. |
| Deborah Gene & Daniel H. Eisman Fund |
In memory of a young dedicated Beth or child who demonstrated devotion to Judaism and excellence in her studies and to a man who fully participated in the Beth Or community. This fund provides annual awards to outstanding students of our religious school. |
| Emily Cara Garbose Resource Center |
To sustain a resource center to help Beth Or students with special needs. |
| Barbara Goldberg Nursery School Fund |
In memory of our first Nursery School Director, this fund provides books, equipment & scholarships to our early childhood students & classrooms. |
| Jillian A. Siegel Fund |
This fund will support projects geared toward the inclusion of those with special needs. |
| Helen & Harvey Steinhart Fund |
In memory of two people who were very active and supportive of our religious school. This fund provides money for scholarships & study. It also provides scholarships to Gratz College for 11th & 12th graders. |
| Jonathan Liebman Religious School Fund |
In memory of a very young and beloved child who would have loved our school. Provides funds for Religious School improvement. |
| Hannah Miller Youth Library Fund |
In memory of a young, dedicated Beth Or student. To purchase books and other items for the youth area of the library. |
| Karl & Mally Herzfeld Library Fund |
Our library is growing but there is always a need for more references and more reading material. For the purchase of library books at Beth Or. |
| Reuben W. Wolfert Memorial Fund |
An award program for students who demonstrate a commitment to Jewish life at Beth Or. |
| Robert & Molly Apter Memorial Scholar in Residence Endowment |
This fund helps to bring quality speakers to Beth Or for a weekend of learning. |
| Maurice Le Bow Memorial Computer Endowment |
This fund helps to fulfill the computer needs of the schools & library. |
| Rabbi Marx's DF |
For charitable and educational purposes within the Beth Or Community |
| Rabbi Axler's DF |
For charitable and educational purposes within the Beth Or Community |
| Cantor Green's DF |
For charitable and educational purposes within the Beth Or Community |
| Barbara & Marvin Goldberg Confirmation Trip to Israel Endowment |
To help send Confirmation students to Israel |
| Kenneth Sklar Youth Scholarship Fund |
In memory of a very special teacher to provide scholarships for our youth to take part in Jewish enrichment, particularly trips to Israel. |
| Youth Assistance Fund |
To provide scholarships for URJ youth activities on the national level (NFTY/PAR events) |
| Youth Leadership Kutz Camp Fund in Memory of Elsie & Herb Axler |
This fund will help provide scholarships to Beth OR Youth leaders who wish to attend a session at Kutz Camp. |
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BUILDING & BEAUTIFICATION FUNDS
| Sandy Borislow General Improvement Fund |
In memory of a congregant who was dedicated to all activities at Beth Or. This fund is used to make needed improvements to the building. |
| Building Reserve Fund |
To meet the ongoing needs for our building as we continue to grow |
| Capital Fund |
To help pay the mortgage on our new building |
| Dor L'Dor Museum |
To create and sustain the archives of Beth Or as well as Judaica of interest in our museum cases. |
| Kate Svitek Memorial Garden |
To help maintain the gardens of Beth Or |
| Linda Gerson Memorial Fund |
This fund is for the beautification of Beth Or Grounds |
| Ray Pinto Outdoor Fund |
To provide funds for outdoor improvement and activities at Beth Or |
| General Fund |
To help with Beth Or's ongoing operating needs. |
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PROGRAM & COMMUNITY FUNDS
| Music Fund |
For purchase of music or funding of musical activities and events at Beth Or |
| Eva Sagoskin Memorial Fund |
To support adult programming at Beth Or |
| Florence & Rhoda Kramer Endowment |
To help publish the Beth Or News |
| Ellen & Norman Werther Endowment |
To help fund special programs relating to membership, caring congregants, and music. |
| Friends of IDF |
To help support the Israel Defense Forces |
| Interfaith Apartment Fund |
To help families at Hope Gardens by maintaining our apartment and providing for the family that lives there. |
| Israel's Emergency Fund |
To help survivors and families of terrorist attacks in Israel. |
| Caring Congregants |
To help congregants in need during different life cycle events. |
| Sisterhood Mitzvah Fund |
This fund permits Sisterhood to provide mitzvot to Beth Or & its community all year long. |
| Sisterhood Sharing is Caring |
This fund allows us to assist those in need in the broader community - assisting with bills, household & every day needs to individuals and/or families who have fallen on hard times. |
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LIFE CYCLE OPPORTUNITIES
| Leaf on Tree of Life ($300) |
Receive an engraved leaf on our Tree of Life marking a special birthday, anniversary or event. |
| Yahrzeit Fund |
To commemorate the anniversary of the death of a loved one. |
| Yahrzeit Plaque |
A brass memorial plaque on permanent display in our memorial alcove is $750. This is dedicated at a special Yizkor service and serves as a perpetual memorial to your loved one. |
| Flower Fund |
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| Prayerbook Fund ($75) |
Dedicate a copy of our Torah Commentary |
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