Bimah Funds
The Bimah Funds include the Bimah Enrichment Fund, The Pulpit Chair Fund and The Torah Reading Stand Fund. All of the funds are used for the enrichment of the Bimah. (A card fund $10.)
Cantorial Discretionary Fund
As determined in the Cantor’s sole discretion.
Carol Metzger Children’s Library Fund
Named in memory of our beloved former member, friend and teacher. This fund is for the continued enrichment of the children’s library.
Chai Card Fund (Operating Fund)
Chai means life. That our congregation continues to give life to all the facets of Judaism that it serves. (A card fund $18.)
Chesed Fund
To help our members in times of need.
Greening Fund
To beautify and plant the Temple grounds. (A card fund $5.)
Jewish Continuity Fund
Continuing the traditions of Judaism through educational and camp scholarships.
Kadima Fund
To honor children with all types of learning styles through Jewish education.
Library Fund
There is nothing more uniquely characteristic of Jewish life than the great love of learning and books. That our library may continue to grow, and its volumes be a source of joy in study, prayer and knowledge. (A card fund $5.)
Prayer Book Fund
To purchase, repair and print prayer books.
Rabbi Lippman Kesher Fund
This fund honors Rabbi Lippman's commitment ot connecting to our community through outreach and pastoral care.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
These funds are used at the sole discretion of the Rabbi.
Rabbi’s Study and Office / Technology Funds
These funds are for the purchase of furnishings, equipment and computers for the Rabbi’s study and administrative office.
Religious School Fund
To improve and enrich our children’s education.
Shalom Rav Fund
Celebrating the joy of music, that the sanctuary is filled with the beauty of melody, harmony and song. (A card fund $5.)
Torah Fund
That a scribe may restore our Torahs and an endowment is created for another Torah.
(A card fund $10.)
Tov Lev Fund
To respond with kindness, caring and goodness of heart to our congregant families when they are at a time of sorrow. (A card fund $10.)
Tzedakah Fund
Funds collected and directed to charity by our members.
Tzedakah School Fund
Funds collected and directed to charity by the religious school.
Yizkor Memorial Fund
To establish and maintain Yizkor Memorial.
Youth Fund
For the enrichment of Jewish life for the youth of our congregation. (A card fund $5.)
Parent Teacher Association Activity Fund
Directed by the Parent Teacher Association.
Sisterhood Fund
Directed by the Sisterhood.
Jr. & Sr. Youth Group Funds
Directed by the Jr. & Sr. Youth Groups.
College Group Fund
Directed by the College Group.
OTHER - There are many other ways to donate to Temple B'Nai Chaim.
Temple B’nai Chaim Religious School Parent Teacher Association Activity Fund…..……………………….…$ 36 and up
We will segregate the funds collected for the use of the PTA in support of the Religious School.
Temple B’nai Chaim Sisterhood ……………………………………………………………………………… $ 50 and up
Open to all women in the community, we will send Sisterhood the funds collected along with a list of members.
Temple B'Nai Chaim Jr. Youth Group .......................................................................................................................... $36
Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders, we will segregate the funds collected and send the Jr. Youth Group a list of members.
Temple B'Nai Chaim Sr. Youth Group .......................................................................................................................... $54
Open to all 9th, 10th 11th, and 12th graders, the funds are segregate and sent to the Sr. Youth Group.
Temple B’nai Chaim College Outreach …………………………………………………………………….………...None
Open to all college student children of members. We will send the monthly Chai-Lites and keep students in touch with their congregation, community and friends.
High Holy Day Tickets
Temple B’nai Chaim participates with other UAHC affiliated congregations to provide out of town members with High Holy Day tickets at no cost. Please ask your guests to contact their congregation to request tickets. If you will be out of town and wish to attend High Holy Day services at another congregation please contact our office to request tickets. If a non-member who has purchased High Holy Day tickets decides to join the congregation, the amount paid for tickets purchased this year may be applied to the cost of membership.
Unaffiliated Member Relatives ……..………………………….…………………………………………………… $ 54
Unaffiliated Non-Members …………..………..…………………………………………….…………………..… $ 540
High Holidays CD ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 20
High Holidays Bima Flowers ................................................................................................................. Stipulate an amount
Tree of Life (per leaf ) ……………………………………………………………………………..………….……..… $ 250
Yizkor Memorial Plaques …………………………………………………………………………..…………….……. $ 360
Life Cycle Non-Member ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 500
Divided equally between the Operating Fund and the Rabbi Discretionary Fund
Volunteers Needed: 2007–2008
The strength of our community lies in the commitment of our members. Thank you to all of our members who have and continue to volunteer. Our community is grateful to you for your commitment. The congregation sponsors many wonderful events that are made possible by the volunteer hours so generously contributed by our members. If you have volunteered in the past you know the impact that only an hour or two can have on the success of an activity and the personal satisfaction that giving of your time brings.
Our community cannot exist without volunteers and so much is needed. A list of volunteer activities is below. If you wish to help our Temple, call or send a note to Linda Bolton in the office at 544-8695 or our President Gerry Rakos at 761-0832. You can also call one the Board Members or Officers.
Please include your name and phone number and list all areas that are of interest to you.
Acquisitions of Gifts-Review acquisitions of gifts
Adult Education-Help plan adult education activities
Archive-Help the Congregation preserve its history
B’nai Mitzvah- Assist in the coordination of B’nai Mitzvahs
Caring-Assisting our members in times of need
Communication-Help with publicity with local media
Education-Support the Religious School and Education Director
Finance-Help prepare the budget and manage TBC’s financial health
Fund Raising-Help organize fund raising programs and events
Governance-Review By-laws, help the nominating committee and with leadership development
House-Help with the management of our facility
Library-Help organize and maintain our library
Membership-Help meet and welcome new and prospective members
Newsletter-Help organize and edit Chai Lites
Office Volunteers-Support the Rabbi, Cantor, Education
Director, and Office manager. (Monday-Friday10am-5pm)
Ritual-Support the Congregation in the observance and conduct of its worship services
Social Action-Help TBC fulfill its social and ethical responsibilities
Social/Hospitality-Help organize social events
Technology-Help with our Information Systems
Volunteers-Help organize and support volunteers
Year-End Fundraiser-Help plan and organize a social fundraising event
Youth-Support and oversee the Junior and Senior Youth Groups
Other__________________________________________________