Mission and Goals

Temple Beth Shalom endowment income is used to promote the spirit of continuity l'dor v'dor — from generation to generation — sustaining Jewish religion, history, the Hebrew language, education, culture and social action.

Where Your Money Goes

Ways to Give

Forms

Donors of large gifts and bequests can support the broad goals of the Foundation or designate the specific way they want their gifts to be used as follows:

To perpetuate Jewish religious practice and tradition by supporting:

conservation of the Torahs
replacement and updating of prayer books
music programs

To foster Jewish education through the teaching of history, culture, religion and Hebrew by supporting:

the religious school
adult education, scholars in residence, speakers
independent study through the congregational library

To promote social action/justice through:

care of the homeless and helping to get them on their feet again
advocacy for food for the hungry and health care for the sick, especially children
equitable treatment for all persons, including minorities, the disadvantaged, GLBT and persons with disabilities