Tzedakah and Ways to Contribute

As part of our mission, Congregation Beth Shalom makes a commitment to provide our members with spiritual observance, celebration of life cycle events, educational opportunities for children and adults, and a beautiful, well-maintained synagogue building. Your generous support will help ensure that we can continue to make the same commitment into the future. On-going giving, over and above dues, is essential to the life of every synagogue including our own. We hope you will consider a gift to any of our funds as well as the special campaigns and appeals that we have from time to time.

Members wishing to donate significant gifts for a specific project or bequest are encouraged to speak with Rabbi Beals or our president, Peter Burcat.

Below are a few ways to give tzedakah to our Congregation.

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High Holy Day Appeal

We ask you to make Beth Shalom a philanthropic priority by contributing to this year’s Yom Kippur (High Holy Day) Appeal. This appeal, which accounts for a critical part of our funding, helps to bridge the often significant gap between the membership dues you pay and the Synagogue’s expenditures. The Appeal helps to provide:
  • Outstanding clergy and staff who teach and inspire us
  • A Framework for Excellence Hebrew School whose programs guide our children to fulfilling Jewish lives, and whose teachings prepare them for b'nai mitzvah and a lifelong commitment to the Jewish community
  • Worship services, life cycle events, festivals and celebrations enhanced by Jewish art, food, music and teaching
  • Preservation and maintenance of our magnificent building

Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a beautiful sculpture in the Levin Chapel of the Synagogue, which highlights joyous events in the lives of our members, their families and friends. Leaves may be dedicated for $175 and rocks for $500.

Memorial Plaques

Memorial plaques may be purchased for $450 to honor the memory of a loved one for in the lobby or in the sanctuary. lease contact the office to fill out the appropriate form so that the correct information will be inscribed on the plaque.

Sponsorship of Oneg, Kiddush, or Tisch

You may wish to honor a friend or member of your family on a special occasion by sponsoring a Friday night Oneg, Saturday morning Kiddush, or a Tisch luncheon/reception. Please call the office for details and current pricing.

Etz Hayim Humash and Mahzor Hadash

You may wish to dedicate one of the new Humashim in honor or in memory of a loved one for $100 or the new High Holy Days Mahzor, available for donation at the cost of $36 per book. Please contact the office to fill out the appropriate form so that the correct information will be inscribed on the dedication bookplate.

Synagogue Funds

Congregation Beth Shalom raises funds to support synagogue activities, programs, and projects.  To make a donation to any of our existing funds,  please email or call our synagogue accountant, Marlene Greenberg, at 302-654-4462.  Additionally, if you are a member, you can make donations online.  (click here) The minimum contribution to receive a tribute card is $12. To establish a new fund or learn more about contributory opportunities, please call our synagogue Treasurer, Jill Downard.  We appreciate your generosity.

Synagogue Scrip

Relaunched in the Spring of 2011, Congregation Beth Shalom offers congregants a convenient way to purchase gift cards for use in local department stores, restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, pharmacies, and much, much, more!   The Congregation Beth Shalom scrip program promises to be a simple and effective fundraising program.  We are hoping for 100% participation from our congregant families. Click here to learn more or contact Lisa Driban, VP of Fundraising, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


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