The world rests on three things, Torah, Worship, and Tzedakah (acts of loving kindness).
—Pirke Avot 1:2
—Pirke Avot 1:2
Program and Membership fees support only a portion of the funds needed for Congregation Shir Shalom. We provide for clergy, religious education and programs to benefit our 100 plus member households and our extended community of friends, guests, and visitors who attend programs and activities of special interest. In order for our Congregation to provide high quality, value-based programs (and to keep them affordable to all regardless of economic and cultural circumstance), additional support must come from concerned individuals, corporations, and foundations. Our community must invest today so that future generations can grow up in strong community of Jewish tradition and learning.
Please click the button above for a single donation. To set up automatic recurring payments for dues and other ongoing donations. please contact Sally Brian sallysbrian@gmail.com.
Donations to Congregation Shir Shalom may qualify as charitable deductions on your Federal Income Tax Returns. Please check with your accountant and use Tax ID 68-0388427.
Operating Funds Include:
Program Specific Funds:
Chesed Community Card Sale
These beautiful cards can be purchased as gift/note cards for your personal use, while also providing the funds that allow the Chesed Committee to send acknowledgments to members on various occasions.
Operating Funds Include:
- Annual/High Holiday Appeal – unrestricted funds to help sustain our core programs and activities.
- “Chai” Sustainer Campaign – designed to support the basic overhead costs of sustaining CSS.
- General Fund - for operational expenses of Shir Shalom.
- Hebrew School Fund - funds Hebrew School programs that are not covered by general tuition.
- Safety and Security Fund - supports programs and projects to enhance security of CSS during services and community events.
- Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - provides funding for charitable purposes at the Rabbi's sole discretion.
- Music Fund - funds musical aspects of services and events.
- Social Action Fund - funds social justice programs designated by the Social Action Committee.
Program Specific Funds:
Chesed Community Card Sale
These beautiful cards can be purchased as gift/note cards for your personal use, while also providing the funds that allow the Chesed Committee to send acknowledgments to members on various occasions.
RaiseRight for Shir Shalom!
Gift Card program benefits CSS General Fund. A percentage of the cards purchase value goes to CSS and is applied to the General Fund. Please contact Marjorie Nydell (marjorienydell@gmail.com) with any questions.
Tree Of Life
Create a lasting tribute by purchasing a leaf for the tree. Show appreciation to someone special, or celebrate life cycle events. The Tree of Life is located on the back wall of the Sanctuary.
Gift Card program benefits CSS General Fund. A percentage of the cards purchase value goes to CSS and is applied to the General Fund. Please contact Marjorie Nydell (marjorienydell@gmail.com) with any questions.
Tree Of Life
Create a lasting tribute by purchasing a leaf for the tree. Show appreciation to someone special, or celebrate life cycle events. The Tree of Life is located on the back wall of the Sanctuary.
It (Torah) is a Tree of Life to those who grasp her; and all her supporters are happy.
—Proverbs 3:18
While this statement is true of all supporters of the precepts of Torah, Shir Shalom has a Tree of Life, which symbolizes this theme. The leaves on our beautiful Tree are always alive as they fill our hearts with memories and love. Memorialize a loved one, show appreciation to someone special, or celebrate life cycle events such as B’nei Mitzvah, anniversaries, or other occasions on your personal leaf. Gold, Silver and Bronze leaves are available for dedications throughout the year. Click here for the order form. Click the button at the bottom of the page to make a Tree of Life donation.
—Proverbs 3:18
While this statement is true of all supporters of the precepts of Torah, Shir Shalom has a Tree of Life, which symbolizes this theme. The leaves on our beautiful Tree are always alive as they fill our hearts with memories and love. Memorialize a loved one, show appreciation to someone special, or celebrate life cycle events such as B’nei Mitzvah, anniversaries, or other occasions on your personal leaf. Gold, Silver and Bronze leaves are available for dedications throughout the year. Click here for the order form. Click the button at the bottom of the page to make a Tree of Life donation.
Yahrzeits
Jewish people place great value on the customs and traditional practices relating to remembrance. Observances such as Yahrzeit, Kaddish and Yizkor have, for centuries, linked each generation with those that have gone before, and bound the Jewish people with their history.
Jewish people place great value on the customs and traditional practices relating to remembrance. Observances such as Yahrzeit, Kaddish and Yizkor have, for centuries, linked each generation with those that have gone before, and bound the Jewish people with their history.
Long Term Investment:
Legacy Fund
Leave a legacy, build a Future by considering a bequest that provides ongoing financial support to CSS. Bequest and large donations will be held and professionally managed and provide an annual return to the General Fund.
Click here for our 2022 Legacy Committee Report.
Click here for our Declaration of Intent form.
Legacy Fund
Leave a legacy, build a Future by considering a bequest that provides ongoing financial support to CSS. Bequest and large donations will be held and professionally managed and provide an annual return to the General Fund.
Click here for our 2022 Legacy Committee Report.
Click here for our Declaration of Intent form.
Lifetime Membership
Cost is tier-based on the member(s) age at time of commitment and whether it is a single or family membership. For additional information please contact Janet Gallin (janetgallin@gmail.com).
*For more information about the various funds of Shir Shalom, or to discuss your specific giving preferences, please contact us at info.shirshalom@gmail.com
Cost is tier-based on the member(s) age at time of commitment and whether it is a single or family membership. For additional information please contact Janet Gallin (janetgallin@gmail.com).
*For more information about the various funds of Shir Shalom, or to discuss your specific giving preferences, please contact us at info.shirshalom@gmail.com
Please click the button above for a single donation. To set up automatic recurring payments for dues and other ongoing donations. please contact Sally Brian sallysbrian@gmail.com.
