Giving | why support tbe
TBE Fund
“I am grateful for the generosity of temple members who enable our community to develop the leaders of tomorrow and improve our world.”
TBE depends on three primary sources of revenue:
membership dues, fees, and the philanthropy of members through the TBE Fund.
TBE Depends on You
Dues and fees cover only a portion of the actual cost of running our temple. We depend on member support of our TBE Fund.
Your contribution enables our congregation to welcome all who value extraordinary clergy and spiritual practices, uplifting music, world-class learning programs for youth and adults, innovative social and cultural programming, and dedicated support for members in need of healing.
- Approximately 25 percent of our congregants receive financial assistance with dues — all are welcome
- Tuition and fees covers just over 50 percent of the costs of our award-winning education programs
- Annual Appeal philanthropy from members accounts for almost 20 percent of income and expenses
- Through donations and/or social action, TBE supports more than 60 nonprofit partners, both domestically and internationally
Progress Toward Goals
As an anonymous donor explains, “Helping TBE thrive is also helping to keep Judaism alive and well in America and Israel.”
Dues and fees cover only a portion of the actual cost of running our temple year in and year out. We depend on member support of our TBE Fund Annual Appeal.
Thank you to the TBE community! We surpassed our goal in our 2020 fiscal year!
Please help us reach our goal of $1.2M dollars and 100% community participation from all congregants by June 30, 2021!
Sustaining Society Levels
We now give our community the option of including sponsorship towards our annual fundraising event as part of your annual commitment. The Saturday, May 1, 2021 event replaces previous years’ Evening to Remember and will include a new format and program.
Please consider participating at a level that is comfortable for your family. Pledges can be made throughout the year and payment is due by June 30.
Aliyah Society
$50,000+
- Inclusive of annual dues
- 10 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Full-page premier tribute ad for Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Maimonides Society
$25,000 – $49,000
- 8 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Full-page gold tribute ad for Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Hillel Society
$18,000 – $24,999
- 8 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Full-page silver tribute ad for Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Shofar Society
$10,000 – $17,999
- 8 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Full-page bronze tribute ad for Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Sinai Builders Society
$5,000 – $9,999
- 4 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Full-page tribute ad for Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Tzedakah Society
$2,500 – $4,999
- 2 tickets to our Community Celebration on May 1, 2021
- Half-page ad in Our Beloved Cantor Jodi Sufrin tribute book
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Ner Tamid Society
$1,000-$2,499
- Five complimentary tribute cards* per year
Mitzvah Society
Up to $1,000
*A tribute card is an acknowledgement to a recipient of your choice in honor, memory, or celebration of a person or event from Temple Beth Elohim. Book of Remembrance not included.
