Development

Our synagogue has a variety of Tribute and Donation Funds providing ways to support the congregation at all different levels. Members can dedicate a leaf on the Tree of Life, a Yahrzeit Memorial Plaque, or a prayer book or donate to support enrichment in our nursery and religious schools. There are opportunities throughout the year to sponsor a Kiddush or a favorite Temple Sholom program, such as the Jewish Theological Seminary lecture series, special guest lecturers, and performing Jewish artists. You may also choose to make a contribution to the Rabbis' Discretionary Fund, the Cantor’s Music Fund, the Nursery School Enrichment Fund, the Religious School Enrichment Fund or the Social Action Fund.

Temple Sholom is currently in the middle of a major campaign to build our endowment. The synagogue has a number of ways to contribute to this important campaign.

Please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Steven Friedman at 203-542-7155 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on contributing to our synagogue.

Donations

A donation to Temple Sholom is a wonderfully appropriate way to celebrate a life cycle event, to honor or commemorate the life of a loved one, or simply to acknowledge and express appreciation for the benefits Temple Sholom brings to your life. There are many worthy purposes for which you may make monetary gifts. These may include gifts in support of general operation of our Temple (General Operating Fund),or special purpose funds such as Religious School or Prayer Book Funds. On this page you can make an online donation using a credit card. We’ve partnered with Google Checkout to offer a secure and easy process; just a few clicks and your donation will be on its way to the Temple.

When you click the “Donate” button below, next to the fund of your choice, you will be taken to the Google Checkout page. If you have a Google account you can log in and Google will have your details on file. If you don’t have a Google account, the process is still very quick; you will enter your name, address and credit card information.

Thanks again for your donation. You will receive an email confirmation for your records. If you prefer to make a donation by check, you can use this form (will open a PDF file) and mail it to the office.

General Operating Fund

Supports the operating budget of the congregation, supplementing dues to cover day-to-day expenses of the synagogue.

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Endowment Fund

Investment earnings from our permanent endowment are allocated to support Temple Sholom's future financial needs.

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Kiddush Fund

Defrays the cost of our weekly Shabbat Kiddush. All contribution amounts are welcome.You can sponsor a weekly Kiddush for a lifecycle event, birthday or anniversary at a cost of $300. If you care to do so please note this amount as your donation and contact Steve Friedman at 203 542 7155 to discuss the arrangements

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Programming Fund

Supports new and existing programming initiatives of the synagogue.

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Rabbi's Discretionary Fund

Used by our Rabbi for Tzedakah in the Jewish and secular communities as well as for rabbinic initiatives at the synagogue in his discretion

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Music Fund

Enhances the musical traditions of Temple Sholom during worship, special programming and concerts.

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Religious School Enrichment

Supports the existing program and its enrichment efforts which invests in the future of our children

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Nursery School Enrichment

Supports the existing program and its enrichment efforts which invests in the future of our children.

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Youth Group Fund

Provides financial support to supplement youth group activities.

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Prayer Book and Bible Fund

Ensures an ample number of prayer books and bibles for our members and guests.

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Sisterhood Fund

Supports a variety of Sisterhood initiatives.

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The Norma Perlstein Social Action Fund

Donations are used to support the synagogue’s social action projects and programs.

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You may also purchase the following items which are used to support several funds of the synagogue.

Bronze Yahrzeit Plaques in our Sanctuary may be purchased at a cost of $600 to commemorate the passing of a loved one. You may purchase the plaque here and contact Steve Friedman at (203) 542-7155 to arrange for the plaque's engraving. Proceeds from your purchase benefit Temple Sholom’s General Operating Fund.

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Leaves on our Tree of Life may be purchased to commemorate a life cycle event at a cost of $1,800 for a small brass leaf, $5,400 for a small bronze leaf or $18,000 for a large copper leaf. The leaves are displayed prominently on our Tree of Life in our main lobby. You may purchase a leaves here and contact Steve Friedman at (203)542-7155 to submit the information for the leaves engraving. Additional parts of our Tree may are also available for larger donations. Proceeds from your purchase benefit the Temple Sholom Endowment Fund.

$1,800.00 - Small Brass Leaf $5,400.00 - Small Bronze Leaf $18,000.00 - Large Copper Leaf