We recognize that the decision to make a charitable gift is a personal expression of cherished values and priorities. Congregation Shearith Israel has many funds that support a variety of programming and services, including Weitzman Family Religious School, adult education, spirituality and music, youth and family, social action, lifecycle events, and more to align with your family’s specific and spiritual interests.
Your generosity at all levels helps sustain Shearith Israel as a vibrant, supportive and welcoming community. Thank you!
The Shearith Israel Foundation provides for the current and long-term needs of the synagogue. Endowment and legacy gifts provide meaningful, on-going donations to Shearith, ensuring long-term growth and stability for future generations. Learn more about Foundation gifting opportunities.
Dedication Gifts – A very meaningful gift may include a Memorial Board dedication, a Yahrzeit Plaque, Tree of Life Leaves, a larger purchase of new Prayer Books or some other major need within the synagogue. These gifts provide lasting opportunities to honor or remember a loved one.
Honor Gifts – When you want to celebrate, honor, remember, or wish well your loved ones and those dear to you, consider a donation to a Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Kiddush Luncheon, Building Fund, or any of our operating and endowment funds as a unique way to honor them.
Annual Campaign for Excellence – Shearith receives only a portion of its income from Dues and High Holy Day tickets. Donations made to the Annual Campaign for Excellence assure that no one is turned away from Membership, High Holy Days, Religious School, and Programming because of a financial hardship.
Benefactors – When members pay dues at a Benefactor level, they do more than support their own membership; they help ensure that everyone has a place at Shearith. Learn more about membership.
Melissa Friedensohn
Director of Donor Experience
214-939-7318
Cindy Embrey
Accounting Manager
