Temple Emanuel Funds

FundPurposeAuthorizer
Bereavement FundSupports Temple’s Meal of Comfort, served post-funeralBereavement Committee Chair
Byer Jewish Enrichment FundSupports Temple Jewish enrichment programsMyrna Byer
Cantor’s Music FundFor music and music-related programs as designated by our CantorCantor
Future Preschool FundSupport the creation and running of a Temple Emanuel PreschoolEducator and Treasurer
Henry Bluestone Cultural Arts FundSupports special Temple cultural programsCultural Arts Committee Chair & Cantor
Irma Marks Youth Group Activity FundSupports Temple youth group activitiesRabbi, Cantor and Exec Dir
Landscaping FundFor grounds maintenance/beautification projectsBoard and Exec. Dir
Lenore Cohen Religious School FundSupports special educational programsEducator in consultation with School Board
Leon M. Adler FundFor family-oriented purposes as designated by Family Concern CommitteeFamily Concern Committee Chair
Library FundFor purchase of books and other library improvementsEducator and Librarian
Marion Glass Memorial Fund Support the maintenance and enhancement to the temple buildingExec. Dir, Treasurer & President
Mark D. Mann Pavilion FundFor maintenance of Mark Mann PavilionBoard and Exec. Dir
Michael Flax Mitzvah FundSupports Temple’s Mitzvah DayBrotherhood Pres.
Miriam’s CupSupports special activities of the Temple’s Rosh Hodesh groupJudi Sprei and Sue Berman
Nanette Dembitz Berman Judaism /Social Issues FundSupports special programs related to social issuesJonathan Berman and Rabbi
Paul Shnitzer Ethics FundSupports special Temple programs relating to Judaism and ethicsRabbi
Playground FundSupport the maintenance and improvements to the playground and surrounding areasExecutive Director, Treasurer, B&G Chairman
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund For Temple and community programs, and causes deemed deserving by our RabbiRabbi
Sanctuary Enhancement FundProvides money for maintenance of and special items for sanctuaryBoard
Sid Berger Israel FundSupports grants for youth travel to IsraelEducator and Rabbi
Torah FundFor maintenance and upkeep of our TorahsBoard
Zhava Friedman Torah Study FundSupports programs and projects of Temple’s Torah Study Group

Christopher Erlewine & Rabbi

Donations to the following funds go into the General Operating Fund:

Bimah Floral FundTo provide flowers for Shabbat and Special Worship services
Gan Emanuel Landscaping ProjectSpecial project to landscape our renovated Temple space
General Operating Budget and Undesignated DonationsTo supplement our Temple’s general operating budget
Memorial Plaques A display in the sanctuary of bronze plaques memorializing loved ones
Oneg SponsorshipFor support of Shabbat Onegs
Religious School ProgrammingTo support special Religious School programs
Senior Focus Group / Wise YearsIn support of the Senior Focus Group and Wise Years Program
Tree of Life LeavesA display in the downstairs lobby in honor of anniversaries, birthdays, etc
Wall to Honor and RememberA display in the sanctuary with small "Stones" memorializing a loved one or honoring a special person or occasion. The cost is $200 per "stone".
Yahrzeit DonationsTo provide general support to our Temple in commemoration of loved ones on the anniversary of their passing.