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About Us // Ways to Contribute/Tzedakah | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Tzedakah GIVING Tzedakah at Shaaray Tefila
Book of Remembrance 5771 Annual Appeal 5771 Contribution FORM Sanctuary Judaica Dedication INFO/FORM Shabbat Oneg Sponsorship Mishkan T'filah Prayer Book Dedication Planned Giving Perspectives 2008-09 / 5769: Our Year in Review Commonly translated from the Hebrew as “charity,” Tzedakah is not considered an option in our sacred text, commentary, and practice – it is an obligation, an expectation of every Jew. Each of us is called upon to give, in accordance with our capacity, but to give something to sustain our community and to help those in need. The root of the word, tzedek, means “justice.” Judaism looks upon giving as right action, as just and fair.
In the wilderness, under God’s decree and Moses’ direction, each Israelite enrolled with a commitment of half a shekel – a model of our congregational membership dues. And then our ancestors were further directed to make a gift as their heart moved them. Each one giving, each one helping to build the tabernacle that would reflect their commitment, individuals bound to each other in a sacred community, all joining to make a holy place in their lives.
It is a signature commitment of this congregation to warmly welcome those who wish to join us, to share our blessings, to support Israel, to help those in need in the broader community and around the world. We organize and perform acts of kindness, gemilut chasadim, help repair the world. We make a holy place for worship, learning and community. And we make all this possible through tzedakah, financial support.
Beyond dues and fees, we each give to the Annual Appeal, to designated funds and endowments; we participate in fund raising events, and planned giving. We make gifts to honor special people and occasions, and to most meaningfully memorialize loved ones. All these reflect Jewish custom and ideals, and such gifts are needed to sustain a vibrant center for Judaism.
Consider the gifts that you may bring to make this holy place. You may use the handy CONTRIBUTION FORM, or contact the office to discuss other special options.
 Ann TargownikDirector of Development
212-535-8008 x271 development@tstnyc.org Contributions may be made in cash, check, securities transfer
or American Express, Visa, or MasterCard ($36. min. on charge card). Donors are acknowledged in the monthly Messenger and annual Perspectives, or you may elect to remain anonymous. Sanctuary Memorial Plaques may be arranged through the temple office.
Please remember Shaaray Tefila in your will. Contact Ann Targownik, Director of Development
to discuss enhanced dues, bequest, program sponsorship, and other giving opportunities.
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