Because Temple Beth Or is...

...your most basic point of connection to your Jewish tradition and community through worship, education and significant life-cycle events,

...a place of spirituality and learning, where people reach out to one another during times of celebration and sadness,

...committed to meaningful Social Action,

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 funds is critical to meet current and future needs of our Temple community. Income from the Endowment Funds allows our programs and services to flourish throughout the Congregation and help preserve and maintain our Temple. 

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 the generations to come. Some common ways to create a permanent legacy include:

Our Endowment Funds are our safety nets. They allow 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 Craig Self, Development Committee Chair, at 937 435-3400 or send an email to the Temple office.

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.

Adult Education Fund - Supports adult education programming

Assistant Rabbi's Discretionary Fund - used at the discretion of the Assistant Rabbi

Beth Or Babies Fund - supports toddlers and preschool programming

Building Appearance Fund - used to enhance and beautify the Temple inside and out

Building Fund - maintains and improves the Temple and facilities

Cantor's Discretionary Fund - used at the Cantor's discretion

Choir Fund - supports the Temples music programming

Cohen Scholarship Fund - supports Jewish youth programming

Dlott Kitchen Fund - for future use to modernize & expand the Temple kitchen

Education Fund - supports the Religious School education programming

Library Fund - supports the Temple library

Oneg Shabbat Fund - supports our Friday night Oneg Shabbat receptions

Prayer Book Fund - used to purchase new prayer books

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund - used at the discretion of the Rabbi

S.K.I.P. Savings Plan - helps young people have a meaningful experience in Israel (Federation will match up to $100 in savings each year per child to the age of 18. TBO will match up to $50)