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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.
 
 
 
PLANNED GIVING - Please click here to find out more about our Planned Giving opportunities.
 
Click on one of the headings below to see funds in the following categories: 
Education
Discretionary Funds
Youth
Building & Beautification
Programs & Community Funds
Life Cycle Opportunities
 
EDUCATION
 
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.
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DISCRETIONARY FUNDS (DF)
 
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
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YOUTH FUNDS
 
 
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  
Prayerbook Fund ($75) Dedicate a copy of our Torah Commentary

 

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