Giving

You can support the many activities of TBOBT by making a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone.  Call the office at 732-381-8403 and speak to Bonni.

You may specify one of the following funds:

General Fund – supports all aspects of Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund – is a vehicle by which the Rabbi assists individuals and organizations that come to his personal attention in need of additional funds for emergencies, on-going activities or special projects in the US, Israel or anywhere in the world.

Jewish National Fund Trees – certificates can be purchased for all occasions in denominations of $18.  Please contact the temple office, 732-381-8403.

Oneg Shabbat/Kiddush Fund – used for a nosh after Shabbat services.  To sponsor an entire Oneg, Kiddush, or Seuda, please contact the temple office, 732-381-8403.

Minyan Breakfast Fund – provides breakfast for the Morning Minyan.

Ritual Fund – is used to purchase religious supplies.

Yahrzeit Fund – It is a tradition to make a donation in memory of deceased loved ones.  This fund is used to support all aspects of the synagogue.

Sol Sern Memorial Lecture Fund – is used to provide speakers and refreshments for our annual lecture in memory of Sol Sern.

Prayer Books –   Please contact the temple office to obtain up-to-date information.

Bikur Cholim and Chesed Fund – is used on behalf of those who are ill or in need of mitzvot of loving-kindness.

Harold & Doris Presser Memorial Fund – has been established to assist in the maintenance of the temple facilities and the repair of ritual items.

Yahrzeit Plaques – Honor your departed loved ones with a permanent Yahrzeit memorial plaque in our sanctuary.  A light will be lit next to the plaque every year during the week of the Yahrzeit.
·   Information needed:  English & Hebrew names, including the father’s and/or mother’s Hebrew name, and secular & Hebrew dates of passing.

Sanctuary Seat & Pew Dedication – This project honors or memorializes a dear one with a special plaque mounted on the back of a sanctuary seat.  Each plaque costs $180.  Dedication of an entire pew (row) includes a larger plaque inscribed with the family name mounted at the end of the row and two individual seat plaques in that row.  The cost of an entire pew dedication is $1800.

Simcha Tree – Honor your family by dedicating a Leaf ($180), Rock, or Trunk Letter, on our “Simcha” Tree of Life, for any and all occasions – Births, Weddings, Special Anniversaries or Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or other special honors or events.
Leaves: $180   Rocks: $1000  Trunk Letters: $1800

Jerusalem Stone – has been established in celebration of our new Bima Window Wall. Call for further information.