Donation

The Annual Fund is a once-a-year initiative encouraging all congregants to give generously to our synagogue community. Donations to the Annual Fund exclusively support the operating expenses of The Jewish Center, specifically:

• Superb, innovative programming and religious education for all ages,
• Financial assistance to any family who demonstrates financial need,
• Wonderful community-building kiddushes, holiday meals, and outreach to families celebrating life cycle events, and
• Careful management of our aging facility with necessary upgrades and repairs.

The Annual Fund is our most important way to supplement dues and pay our basic operating expenses. For more information, see our Annual Fund FAQs page.  Donate

Donations to Adult Education support the creation of programs and courses of studies geared for adults. Annual mainstays for this program include the Adult Hebrew Class, the Adult B’nai Mitzvah program, lectures and films. Donate

Donations to the Arts and Cultural Affairs fund help support community programs, art exhibits at TJC and other cultural programs to enhance our programming at The Jewish Center.

Dedicate a brick in our TJC courtyard for any occasion or in memory of a loved one.  Bricks come in 3 sizes: Small, medium or large.  The office will work with you on laying out the wording and apprise you of the cost.

Dedicate a brick in our TJC courtyard for any occasion or in memory of a loved one.  Bricks come in 3 sizes: Small, medium or large.  The office will work with you on laying out the wording and apprise you of the cost.

Dedicate a brick in our TJC courtyard for any occasion or in memory of a loved one.  Bricks come in 3 sizes: Small, medium or large.  The office will work with you on laying out the wording and apprise you of the cost.

The General Fund broadly supports all activities at The Jewish Center. Donate.

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Donations to this fund allow our Cantor to procure music or pay for performers for Center musical programs or to respond to needs in the community either by directly assisting congregants in need or by supporting other worthy organizations. Donate.

The Irving N. Rabinowitz Conversational Hebrew Fund commissions the advancement of programs designed to teach and train conversational Hebrew at The Jewish Center. This fund may be used to acquire curricular or resource materials, software or technology resources, or faculty for a Hebrew course. Donate.

The Israeli and Us committee strengthens the American Jewish community’s commitment and resolve to support Israel. Educational activities for all ages as well as social and intellectual programming are organized to foster this relationship between Israel and the United States. Donate.

This fund provides an honorarium to guest speakers at our monthly lunch-and-learn series created in the memory of Jess Epstein. Donate.

The Jewish Center Refugee Fund has been set up to aid in the resettlement of a refugee family that has come to the United States through a State Department sanctioned program and falls within the mission of TJC's Social Action Committee Refugee Resettlement Subcommittee. The purpose of this fund is to aid in the resettling of and ease in the transition into life in the United States. The monies will be used for necessities such as food, clothing, housing and uncovered medical expenses or other categories as the needs arise. This list is not exhaustive and distribution will be approved through the Congregational President. Donate.

Donations to Jewish Center Women helps our affiliate meet the needs of a broad cross section of women in the Jewish Center through various programs and activities. Donate.

Through your promise to the Life & Legacy campaign, you are helping to assure the vitality and strength of The Jewish Center for future generations. Donate.

This fund, created in memory of the Marchand and Espir families who perished in the Holocaust, provides finances to help acquire educational materials and programs to ensure that the events of the Holocaust will not be forgotten. Donate.

The Men’s Club provides services, programs, and social events to help strengthen The Jewish Center community. Donate.

Dedicate a memorial plaque in honor of a loved one.  All new plaques will be placed on the memorial board in our Bet Midrash. Cost information will be shared once the inquiry is received.

Dedicate a new siddur, chumash or high holiday machzor in honor of or in memory of a loved one or special occasion. Our staff will share the cost when you inquire.

This fund purchases new and restores aged worship materials. Donate.

This fund provides families Shiva meals, meals for new parents, and meals for special occasions. 

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This fund will help create programs and events for youth in the Religious School. 

The Sapoff Art Purchase and Restoration Fund’s purpose involves the upkeep, repair, and restoration of The Jewish Center’s ritual and decorative art collection while also providing for the acquisition of new art pieces. These contributions significantly increase the aesthetic value of our synagogue. Donate.

Prior to our family's first visit to Israel, a good friend gave us 400 shekels to use on our trip. Having some Israeli currency in our hands made us feel so excited about our upcoming adventure. We hope that you will plan your own great adventure in Israel, in honor of your Bat/Bar mitzvah, we want to give you 400 shekels to spend when you get there. Buy some falafel or shawarma, bring home souvenirs, or purchase a piece of meaningful Judaica. 

The Shabbat Luncheon Fund provides Kiddush luncheons to enhance our communal Shabbat experience. Donate.

This committee supports a broad range of activities to help enable congregants to repair the world. Donate.

This fund helps maintain The Jewish Center's library. Donate.

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This fund supports any needed repairs to our sacred scrolls. Donate.

Dedicate a leaf on our Tree of Life in the synagogue lobby to commemorate a special occasion. Our staff will share cost information upon inquiry.

The Youth and Family Programs Fund helps provide funding for our young family and youth programs, including our Shabbat Katan and other holiday programming.