Why Give?

Your contribution to the Fund for Emanu-El helps sustain our community and ensures that we remain a leader in the fight against antisemitism, a champion of Jewish identity and a center for progressive Jewish values.

What Your Gift Supports:

• Honoring Our Heritage: Since 1845, we have embraced a bold vision, merging tradition with innovation.
• Nurturing Our Faith: A place where warmth and majesty meet, deepening every soul’s connection to Jewish faith.
• Building Strong Bonds: Meaningful relationships are formed within our community, enhancing temple life and personal connections.
• Embracing Our Members: We celebrate milestones and provide comfort in times of need, embracing the dignity of every person.
• Repairing the World: Through tikkun olam, we are committed to social action and philanthropy.
• Inspiring Young Minds: Education is at the heart of our mission, instilling a love of Jewish learning and heritage.
• Advancing Progressive Values: As a leader in Reform Judaism, we are dedicated to pluralism and progress.
• Unity with Global Jewry: We stand in solidarity with Jewish communities worldwide, in both celebration and crisis.
• Combating Hate: We fight antisemitism and all forms of prejudice through education and advocacy.
• Solidarity with Israel: Our bond with Israel remains strong, supporting a secure and pluralistic Jewish homeland.

The Impact of Your Gift:

• $1,800 can help build a vibrant community by supporting a month of Friday night onegs.
• $3,600 can enhance our spiritual community by supporting an inspiring musical Shabbat with our full choir.
• $5,000 can fund the vital work of our religious school—educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of our community.
• $7,200 can help build community by engaging our members together in small lay-led groups of similar and shared interests with our Gather Program.
• $10,000 can help build our Young Professionals community and grow our future.
• $18,000 can help us be a welcoming home to many congregants who need financial support with their membership dues.

By donating to the Fund for Emanu-El, you are making a statement of your commitment to our congregation, our Jewish values and the vital work we do to sustain Jewish life and learning.