Temple Israel, Westport, CT
September 09, 2010   1 Tishrei 5771

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Donation Opportunities at Temple Israel  

Adult Education Funds: Supports Adult Jewish Learning.

  • Adult Jewish Learning: to support Temple Israel Adult Education programs
  • Rabbi B. T. Rubenstein Lecture Fund: to support adult Jewish educational program in memory of Rabbi Rubenstein.
  • Rabbi Alex Schindler Lecture Fund: to support adult Jewish educational program in memory of Rabbi Schindler.
  • Dorothy Rosenbloom Lecture Fund: to support adult Jewish educational program in memory of Dorothy Rosenbloom.

Irene and Stanley Beskind Youth Fund: to provide scholarships for youth to attend U.S. summer camp.

Building and Grounds Beautification Fund: to enhance the beauty of our building and grounds.

Caring Committee Fund: to provide for individuals and families during illness, bereavement and other times of need.

Cemetery Beautification Fund: to enhance beauty of the Temple Israel Cemetery grounds in Norwalk

Clergy Discretionary Funds: Provides the Rabbis and Cantors with funds to assist individuals and community projects in need.

  • Rabbi Robert J. Orkand
  • Rabbi Alysa Mendelson Graf
  • Cantor Richard Silverman
  • Cantor Scott M. Harris

Cultural Arts Funds: Supports fine arts programming.

  • Art Fund: to support acquisition of Jewish and Israeli art.
  • Fine Arts Fund: to support programs and performances.
  • Linda P. Dinitz Art Fund: to subsidize fine arts programming in memory of Linda P. Dinitz.
  • Ruth P. Zimmers Concert Fund:  to fund an annual concert of Jewish music in memory of Ruth P. Zimmers.

Early Childhood Center Fund: to enhance Jewish education and cultural experiences for our toddlers and preschoolers.

Fund for Jewish Continuity: to create programming that promotes the theme of Jewish Continuity in the Temple and community.

Grandparents Fund: to enhance Jewish education and cultural experiences for our children.

Elaine Gastwirt College Outreach Fund: to support effort to stay connected with our college students throughout the year.

Lvov Project: to financially support the Reform synagogue in Lvov, Ukraine.

Prayer Book Fund: to purchase books used in worship services for Shabbat, High Holy Days, and shiva minyan.

Religious School Fund: to enhance Jewish education and cultural experiences for our K-12 students.

Carol Schoke Rothke Nursery School Fund: to provide scholarships and other nursery school related needs.

Schiff/Nad Special Children Fund: to provide religious education for children with special needs.

Library Funds: Supports Temple Israel library.

  • Steinberg Library Fund: to purchase books of Jewish content in memory of Rae and Michael Steinberg.
  • Levine Chldren's Book Fund: to purchase children's books for the library.
  • Library Book Fund: to purchase books and publications for our library.

Teaching Tolerance and Respect Fund: to fund programs for local public school students to increase an understanding of tolerance and respect

Torah Study: To enhance community within Saturday morning Minyan/Torah Study

Tzedakah Fund (Social Action): to benefit the needy in the Temple and greater community.

Youth Program Enhancement Fund: to enhance informal educational programs for our youth.

Youth Scholarship Fund: to provide scholarship subsidies for youngsters to participate in youth group activities.