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.
Donations can be designated to specific CSS operations funds . . .
Additional Programs . . .
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. If you would like to remember your loved one by purchasing a Tree of Life Leaf, click here for the order form. Click the Donate Now button at the top of this page to make a Yahrzeit donation.
Tree Of Life
Create a lasting tribute to someone special through the purchase of a leaf on our Tree of Life, located on the back wall of the Sanctuary.
Donations can be designated to specific CSS operations funds . . .
- 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.
- Music Fund - funds musical aspects of services and events.
- Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - provides funding for charitable purposes at the Rabbi's sole discretion.
- Social Action Fund - funds social justice programs designated by the Social Action Committee.
Additional Programs . . .
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. If you would like to remember your loved one by purchasing a Tree of Life Leaf, click here for the order form. Click the Donate Now button at the top of this page to make a Yahrzeit donation.
Tree Of Life
Create a lasting tribute to someone special through the purchase of a leaf on our Tree of Life, 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.
Chesed Community Card Sale
Our Chesed Community has been sending beautiful cards to our members for various occasions, you may have even received one. The artwork is the creation of artist Diane Egger-Bovet, spouse of Shir Shalom member Howard Egger-Bovet. Diane has been consulting and teaching art for 20 years through Sonoma schools and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
Please consider purchasing a packet of six cards/envelopes (2 of each design) for $18; proceeds will sustain the future purchase and continued use of these cards by the group. Click here to purchase Chesed cards. Contact tricia.shirshalom@gmail.com to arrange pickup.
—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.
Chesed Community Card Sale
Our Chesed Community has been sending beautiful cards to our members for various occasions, you may have even received one. The artwork is the creation of artist Diane Egger-Bovet, spouse of Shir Shalom member Howard Egger-Bovet. Diane has been consulting and teaching art for 20 years through Sonoma schools and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
Please consider purchasing a packet of six cards/envelopes (2 of each design) for $18; proceeds will sustain the future purchase and continued use of these cards by the group. Click here to purchase Chesed cards. Contact tricia.shirshalom@gmail.com to arrange pickup.
RaiseRight for Shir Shalom!
Shir Shalom is now a recipient of funds through the RaiseRight gift card program. With 750+ brands to choose from, your purchase of physical gift cards or eGift cards immediately calculates a percentage of that cards value and donates it to CSS (percentages vary with each merchant). Visit raiseright.com — sign up and select Join Existing Program, then enter Shir Shalom's code: 9R98DN6F39CL. Start shopping and donating immediatedly! Contact Marjorie Nydell at marjorienydell@gmail.com for all the details; our Fundraising Committee greatly appreciates your participation!
Other ways to donate . . .
ANNUAL FUND
Our primary fund raiser that provides unrestricted funds to help sustain the core programs and activities that enhance the richness of life of the entire congregation.
25th YEAR ANNIVERSARY FUND
Contribute to our celebrations of 25 years of serving the Jewish community of Sonoma Valley and to ensure we continue to grow and thrive for the future.
“CHAI” SUSTAINER CAMPAIGN
In addition to one-time donations, Shir Shalom has launched a new campaign to breathe life (“Chai”) and sustainability into the temple with small monthly donations to the General Operating Fund. The “Chai” Sustainer program is designed to cover the basic overhead of the temple (rent, utilities, staff, security, etc.). Your automatic monthly donation can be made via a checking account, debit or credit card. As is always used in Jewish charitable giving, a commitment of as little as $18.00 a month or increments of $18, symbolizing Chai ($18, $36, $54, or more as you can afford) will help sustain our future. To participate, please contact Sally Brian sallysbrian@gmail.com.
LEGACY PROGRAM - Leave a legacy–Build a Future*
All members and friends are encouraged to consider a bequest as a way of making a major, ongoing financial impact to Shir Shalom. Your gift creates ongoing financial support that sustains the good work of CSS, and makes a difference beyond your lifetime.
Click here for our 2022 Legacy Committee Report.
Click here for our Declaration of Intent form.
ANNUAL FUND
Our primary fund raiser that provides unrestricted funds to help sustain the core programs and activities that enhance the richness of life of the entire congregation.
25th YEAR ANNIVERSARY FUND
Contribute to our celebrations of 25 years of serving the Jewish community of Sonoma Valley and to ensure we continue to grow and thrive for the future.
“CHAI” SUSTAINER CAMPAIGN
In addition to one-time donations, Shir Shalom has launched a new campaign to breathe life (“Chai”) and sustainability into the temple with small monthly donations to the General Operating Fund. The “Chai” Sustainer program is designed to cover the basic overhead of the temple (rent, utilities, staff, security, etc.). Your automatic monthly donation can be made via a checking account, debit or credit card. As is always used in Jewish charitable giving, a commitment of as little as $18.00 a month or increments of $18, symbolizing Chai ($18, $36, $54, or more as you can afford) will help sustain our future. To participate, please contact Sally Brian sallysbrian@gmail.com.
LEGACY PROGRAM - Leave a legacy–Build a Future*
All members and friends are encouraged to consider a bequest as a way of making a major, ongoing financial impact to Shir Shalom. Your gift creates ongoing financial support that sustains the good work of CSS, and makes a difference beyond your lifetime.
Click here for our 2022 Legacy Committee Report.
Click here for our Declaration of Intent form.
ENDOWMENT FUND*
The leadership have committed to establish and build an endowment fund to perpetually support the needs of Shir Shalom. Large donations and bequests from the Legacy Program will be held and professionally managed to provide an annual return to the General Fund.
*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
The leadership have committed to establish and build an endowment fund to perpetually support the needs of Shir Shalom. Large donations and bequests from the Legacy Program will be held and professionally managed to provide an annual return to the General Fund.
*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.
