Why give to Temple Beth Or?
Because Temple Beth Or...
...has touched your life,
...is your most important point of connection to your Jewish tradition and community through worship, education and significant life-cycle events,
...is a place of spirituality and learning, where people reach out to one another during times of celebration and sadness,
...is committed to meaningful Social Action,
Because member dues and other income do not fully cover the costs of keeping our gates open to all… Because it is a great way to honor or thank a friend or relative; to remember loved ones and friends; or to celebrate a special occasion…
Because you and your family have found something significant here...
- caring Clergy and teachers,
- relationships, connections, a community
Because you want to support Temple Beth Or’s legacy….
Building A Legacy
Temple Beth Or rests on a solid foundation of worship, education, and community. Our parents and grandparents laid the foundation for our success and generations have built upon it. Our children and grandchildren will inherit it as a priceless legacy. It is the challenge of our generation today to preserve and to strengthen what past generations have built. Increasing our permanent endowment fund is critical to meet current and future needs of our Temple community. Income from the Endowment Fund allows our programs and services to flourish throughout the Congregation and help preserve and maintain our Temple... Today and for Generations.
Endowment and Planned Giving
Making an outright endowment gift today or providing for a legacy gift in your estate plan is a clear statement about the values and beliefs that have shaped your life, as well as your vision of the congregation for future generations. The Board of Directors seeks your support to preserve and enhance the rich legacy of our congregation by securing vital endowment funds. You can create a permanent legacy to nourish Jewish life for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren, and for generations to come. Some common ways to create a permanent legacy include:
- Outright Gifts of Cash or Securities
- Bequests in a Will or Trust
- Retirement Plan Benefits, such as Required Minimum Distributions of IRA's
- Life Insurance Policies
- Charitable Trusts
- Private Foundation Transfers
Our Endowment Fund is our safety net. It allows us to grow and be responsive to current needs and also perpetuate what has been built and nurtured over the years. Your financial support honors our past and heralds our future.
Please consult your legal and/or financial advisor about including Temple Beth Or in your estate plans or about an outright gift to the Temple. If you would like additional information as you consider making an endowment gift of any size, please contact Don Weckstein, Development Committee Chair, at 937-434-5518 or send an email to the Temple office at tbo@bizwoh.rr.com.
Ways to Contribute
Donate by Phone - Make a credit card contribution or pledge to the fund of your choice at 937-435-3400
Donate by Mail - Send a check to support the fund of your choice below. TEMPLE BETH OR 5275 Marshall Road, Dayton Ohio 45429
Donate In Person - To donate in person please drop in at our temple office during normal business hours Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p. m.
Temple Beth Or's Designated Funds
Adult Education Fund - Supports adult education programming
Assistant Rabbi's Discretionary Fund - used at the discretion of the Assistant Rabbi
Building Fund - maintains and improves the Temple and facilities
Campership Fund - helps send children to a Jewish summer camp
Education Fund - supports the Religious School education programming
General Operating Fund - supports the daily operations of the Temple
Library Fund - supports the Temple library
Music Fund - supports various music programs and appearances at Temple
Oneg Shabbat Fund - supports our Friday night Oneg Shabbat receptions
Playground Fund - used to enhance the playground area
Prayer Book Fund - used to purchase new prayer books
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund - used at the discretion of the Rabbi
Social Action/Mitzvah Fund - used to support community service activities
OTHER EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT TEMPLE BETH OR
Kroger Neighborhood Reward Program
Acquire a Kroger Gift Card from Leslie in the Temple Beth Or office or from Jen Pickard, Fundraising Chairperson. The cards are $10, and have a value of $10. Reload and reuse the special TBO/Kroger Gift Card for all of your Kroger purchases, including gas. Temple Beth Or earns 4% from Kroger.
Dorothy Lane Market Gift Cards
Purchase a DLM gift card at Temple Beth Or or at the store’s customer service counter, and be sure to mention that it is for Temple Beth Or. Use this card to pay for DLM purchases every time you shop. These cards are also reloadable at the customer service counter. Temple Beth Or earns 5% from DLM.
These programs make it easy to raise money for Temple Beth Or, with no charge to us! One hundred dollars’ worth of groceries costs you one hundred dollars. However, if you pay for the purchases with the special gift card, we earn $4 or $5….The more you reload your cards the more Temple Beth Or earns. Currently TBO receives an average of $250 per month through these programs. What if all TBO families used one of these scrip cards for every DLM or Kroger purchase? Imagine the possibilities... Contact Jennifer Pickard at jpickard@woh.rr.com