TEmple Israel FundS
Welcome to our TI Funds page!
Here, you can choose to direct your contributions to specific areas that resonate with you. Whether you wish to support Temple operations, enhance our facilities, or contribute to Temple life, religious programs, early childhood or religious school education, or other youth programs, each donation plays a vital role in our mission.
Click any of the links below to donate to a particular fund.
Thank you for your support!
Fund Categories:
General Fund | Youth Programs | Temple Operations | Temple Life | Religious Programs
Temple Facilities | Religious School | Early Childhood Education | Youth Programs
*Funds used according to the spend rate
**Funds used with specific Board approval
***Funds used outside Temple Israel for specific expenditures
General Fund
Whether we're assisting the most vulnerable members of our community or responding swiftly to emerging needs, by choosing to support the General Fund, you give us the flexibility to address pressing issues as they arise, ensuring that your generosity has the greatest impact without restriction.
Silverstein Fund
Supports youth group activities*
TIFTY Scholarship Fund
Subsidizes participation in Jewish programs for youth*
John E. and Anna Lee Brown Scholarship Fund
Supports TIRS families who cannot afford full dues*
Judith Fund for Single-Parent Families
Supports membership for single families*
Broadcast Fund
Broadcast Shabbat services and programs*
The Natalie and Neil Handelman Endowment Fund for Temple Life
Supporting Temple programs*
Kopolow Perpetual Membership Fund
Supporting Temple membership*
Woolf General Fund
Supports our annual operating budget and emergencies*
David & Stella Kriegshaber Fund
Supporting TI programs*
Salary Assistance Fund
Supplements operational funds for personnel costs**
Security Fund
Maintains and enhances security measures**
Rabbi Mark L. Shook Fund for Lifelong Learning
Supports adult education expenses*
Offenbach Interfaith Fund
Supports interfaith programming*
Dr. Fred & Vida Fabric Jewish Life Institute Fund
Supports Temple programs*
Margy & Jake Bromberg Thanksgiving Fund
Supports annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need*
Weil Interfaith Fund
Supports interfaith programming*
Millard S. Cohen Caring Community Fund
Supports initiatives that care for our members in need*
Mildred B. Simon Scholar-in-Residence Fund
Supports Temple programs*
Kahn Foundation (Nathan Kahn - Ernestine Kahn - Charles Kahn Foundation)
Supports aid, assistance, and relief for the elderly***
Gershman Senior Citizen’s Transportation Fund
Transportation for seniors to or from Temple programs***
John E. Simon Music & Organ Fund
Underwrites Temple music programs*
Rabbi Rubin Endowed Rabbinical Chair Fund
Supports quality of our Rabbinic staff*
Harvey M. Gillerman Music and Book Fund
Supports music programs and book purchases*
Alene & Meyer Kopolow Music Fund
Enhances musical accompaniment for services*
Tot Shabbat Fund
Supports Tot Shabbat programs*
Helen & Myron Schwartz Ark & Prayerbook Fund
Funds prayerbooks & Torah commentaries*
Nackman Garden Fund
Supports upkeep of the garden and grounds*
Building Fund
Maintains and enhances Temple facilities**
Education Building Fund
Maintains and enhances Education Center facilities**
Kahn Foundation (Nathan Kahn - Ernestine Kahn - Charles Kahn Foundation Established)
Supports aid, assistance, and relief for the elderly***
Gershman Senior Citizen’s Transportation Fund
Transportation for seniors to or from Temple programs***
Hermann & Erna Deutsch Student Resource Fund
Funds resources for students*
Paul E. Peltason Library Fund
Funds books and materials for TIRS*
Joyce Conney Flaherty Librarian Fund
Supports book purchases for TIRS*
Margot S. Richard Scholarship Fund
Supports TIRS scholarships*
Geraldine & Gideon Schiller Confirmation Trip Fund
Supports the annual Confirmation trip*
Goldie Goldstein Confirmation Fund
Israel-related youth programs & education***
Alene & Meyer Kopolow Retreat Fund
Supports youth programming***
Sybil Goldfarb Children's Music Fund
Supports children’s music programs*
Frieda & Lester Handelman Early Childhood Art Fun
Supports early childhood art programs*
Jack & Ellen Deutsch Director of Family Education Endowment Fund
Supports preschool director position*
Deutsch Family Nursery School Fund
Supports needs of the preschool*
Sam & Ida Silk Scholarship Fund
Provides Camp Shook scholarships*
Rabbi Mark & Carol Shook Camp Upkeep Fund
Maintains and enhances camp programs*
Lynne & Arnie Cole Camp Scholarship Fund
Provides camp scholarships***
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