Giving Opportunities

Many of us experiencing life cycle events ask how we can mark the occasion with our Temple Family. Friends and relatives often want to commemorate a loved one or honor a special event. We have many ways to make meaningful contributions while supporting the synagogue. Your donation is a wonderful way to help sustain the synagogue, remember someone dear, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, rejoice in the arrival of a child, mourn the passing of a family member or friend, or recognize a special event in our lives or those of those we care about.

With a minimum donation of $18, a notice of your gift will be sent to the honoree and acknowledgment will be published in The Voice.

Todah Rabah!
Thank you!

Where would you like to Direct your Donation?

operations
General Fund	We believe that Temple Shalom is more than a place where people worship, study, volunteer, and socialize. It is the commitment to our members that drives us to provide the highest quality of synagogue programming and service to our congregants. This fund directly supports Temple Shalom’s operating budget.
Stuart & Estelle Price A/V Fund	For the purpose of enhancing, improving and maintaining Temple Shalom’s livestreaming capabilities.
Security Fund	There are rising safety and security issues for Jewish institutions. Help us provide security for the synagogue.
Tree of Life	Each ‘Rock’ and ‘Star of David’ is a donation of $630.00; each ‘Leaf’ is $360.00. The contribution must be received in its entirety before engraving is ordered. Call the Temple office 239-455-3030.
The Howard Solot Board Retreat Fund	Used to fund the annual Board retreat.
Tribute Garden	Enhance garden, buildings, and grounds. Dedication opportunities are available.

WORSHIP
Memorial Fund	Donations in memory of a loved one.
Flower Fund	Our Sanctuary is a beautiful space, and is made even more beautiful by pulpit flowers on Shabbat. You can make a donation in memory or in honor of a special someone or occasion for $200.
Mitzvah Baskets Fund	Bimah food baskets for Shabbat.
Dr. Philip & Shirley Gilbert Music Fund	Enhances music at Temple Shalom.
Prayerbooks & Torah Commentaries	Prayer books – $54, Torah commentary – $100, High Holy Days prayer books (two book set) – $118. The books will be plated and state that the gift is given in honor or in memory of your loved one by you and/or your family.

EDUCATION
Adult Education Fund	Enhances adult education programs.
Artist-In-Residence Fund	Brings visiting musical artists to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership.
YESh Enrichment Fund	Augments educational programming.
Perry L. Switzen Educational Fund	Religious School scholarships.
Arby Lipman Children's Library	For the purchase of books and magazine subscriptions.
Polster Religious School Scholarship Fund	Religious School scholarships.
Jack and Charlotte Ward Family Children's Music Shelf	Audio and video music for children.
Ben Calmenson Fund	Sponsors children to attend Jewish camp.
Joseph S. Weinfeld Faculty Development Fund	Enrichment activities for Religious School teachers.
Youth Activities Fund	Financial assistance for our youth to attend Camp Coleman, regional/national youth conventions, and summer in Israel experiences.
Preschool Enrichment Fund	Special programs for the Preschool.
Shirley & Henry Kraus Scholar- in-Residence Fund	Brings visiting scholars to the Temple as an educational benefit to the membership.
Stephen & Rhonda Brazina Family Fund	Enhances adult education programs.
Leadership Fund	Enhances and enriches leadership programs at Temple Shalom.

CLERGY
Rabbi Miller's Discretionary Fund	For tzedakah, charitable purposes,and general enhancement of the Rabbi’s work.
Cantor Azu's Discretionary Fund	For tzedakah, charitable purposes and general enhancement of the Cantor’s work.
Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund	For tzedakah, charitable purposes and general enhancement of the Rabbi's work.

ENDOWMENT
General Endowment	Secures the future, enriches programs and provides for emergency needs of the congregation.
Low Family Endowment	Secures the future of Temple Shalom and Reform Judaism in Southwest Florida.
Temple Shalom Sisterhood Endowment	To support the Religious School.
Honey Berkle Endowment	Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.
Janet & Howard Solot Endowment	For general charitable uses and purposes.
Gracia & Merrill Kuller Family Endowment	Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.
Paula Brody & Merrill Hassenfeld Endowment	Supports operating and capital expenses.
Graev Family Endowment	Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.
Herbert & Ruth Abramson Endowment	Supplements general operations and provides enrichment for Temple functions.
Truly Nolen Family Endowment	Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.
Stephen & Bebe Saks Endowment	Supports the overall mission of Temple Shalom.

LIBRARY

Rabbi James & Jane Perman Library: Books, magazine subscriptions and supplies.

SOCIAL ACTION

David and Lillian Thalenfeld Fund for Social Justice: Supports Temple’s participation in social justice events and activities.

ONEG SHABBAT

Sponsor Oneg in celebration of an event or to honor someone. Please call the Temple Shalom office at 239-455-3030.

Temple Shalom Funds

Where would you like to Direct your Donation?

operations

WORSHIP

EDUCATION

CLERGY

ENDOWMENT

LIBRARY

SOCIAL ACTION

ONEG SHABBAT