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General Fund

Used to provide for the general operation of the synagogue.

Chai Fund

Supplements the operating fund of the temple in the current or future fiscal years, with the intent of maintaining the congregation’s financial stability.

Capital Fund

Used to make capital expenditures for the synagogue.

Endowment Fund

Assures the long-term future of the synagogue.

Adult Education Fund

Provides programming that encourages our vision of lifelong Jewish learning.

Beautification/Fine Arts Fund

Used for the acquisition or maintenance of items that enhance the beauty of the physical facilities and grounds.

Chesed/Helping Hand Fund

Used to make capital expenditures for the synagogue.

Education Fund

Helps enrich our children’s religious education.

Enhanced Jewish Experience for Youths Fund (EJEY Fund)

Provides scholarships and support for children to participate in enhanced Jewish experiences, i.e., Jewish camps, trips to Israel and confirmation trips.

Gayle Friedlander Leadership Development Fund

Funds programs to develop temple leaders.

Hessie Goldstein Memorial Library Fund

Used to improve the Congregation Library.

James and Carol Herscot and Myrna Freedman Fund to Enhance Jewish Life in Greater Lowell

Used to enhance Jewish life in the greater Lowell community. .

Martin Ames Memorial Social Action Fund

Supports social action programming.

Music Fund

Supports musical programming throughout the temple.

Prayer Book Fund

Used for the acquisition of prayer books for the general use of the Congregation.

Rabbi Terri Bard Lectureship Fund

Used to bring interesting, topical speakers to the temple for educational purposes.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

This is a congregational fund exclusively controlled by the Rabbi, to be used when the need arises.

Shalomites Scholarship Fund

Assists member families with high school age children with the costs of attending NFTY sponsored events such as shul-ins, conclavettes, dances, institutes, and the national convention.

Susan Murray Youth Scholarship Fund

Used for the purpose of furthering the Jewish experience of our temple youth.

Torah Restoration Fund

Used to maintain the Congregation’s Torah scrolls. Responsible Party: Rabbi.

Twenties Activities Fund

Funds activities intended for the young adult segment of our temple community.

Zelman Kamien Tree of Life Fund

Purchasing a leaf on our beautiful Tree of Life is a meaningful way to commemorate family life cycle events or honor and remember a loved one.

Grocery Gift Cards

Give back to Congregation Shalom just by grocery shopping. Grocery store gift cards are available for Hannaford and Stop + Shop. We earn 6% from your purchase, with no additional charge to you. Sign up for our monthly program or order cards as needed. You can have grocery cards sent to college students too! Contact giftcards@congregationshalom.org.

iGive

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