Your Gift Strengthens Jewish Life
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom is more than a place of worship. It is a vibrant Jewish home where people gather to pray, learn, celebrate, and support one another.
Your generosity helps ensure that Temple continues to thrive as a place of belonging, learning, and connection for generations to come.
Every gift makes a difference.
What to Expect
When you give to Temple, you help sustain the programs, services, and experiences that define Jewish life in our community.
Jewish Learning
From Torah School to adult education, learning is central to Temple life and strengthens Jewish identity across generations.
Meaningful Worship
Services inspire reflection, connection, and spiritual growth throughout the year.
A Caring Community
Programs support members during both joyful and challenging times, helping ensure no one feels alone.
A Place to Belong
Temple is a welcoming home for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Why Your Support Matters
Temple is sustained through the generosity of members, friends, and supporters who believe in the power of Jewish community.
Your contributions help Temple:
- Offer inspiring Shabbat and holiday services
- Provide meaningful Jewish education for children and adults
- Support lifecycle moments from birth through mourning
- Create programs that build connection and belonging
- Maintain our sacred spaces and historic building
- Ensure that Temple remains welcoming and accessible
Ways to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support Temple.
General Donations
Temple is sustained through the generosity of members, friends, and supporters who believe in the power of Jewish community.
Rabbi Discretionary Funds
Rabbi Discretionary Funds allow our clergy to respond to community needs with compassion and care.
These funds support:
- Emergency assistance for individuals and families
- Community outreach
- Educational opportunities
- Special programs and initiatives
You may direct your gift to:
- Rabbi Lisa Grushcow Discretionary Fund
- Rabbi Benjamin Luks-Morgan Discretionary Fund
Tribute Giving
Honour a meaningful moment or remember a loved one through tribute giving.
Tribute gifts may be made:
- In memory of a loved one
- In honour of a special occasion
- To celebrate a lifecycle event
- To express gratitude
A tribute notification can be sent to the recipient or family.
Sponsor a Kiddush or Oneg
Celebrate a special occasion while strengthening community.
Sponsoring a Kiddush or Oneg:
- Honours lifecycle milestones
- Brings the community together
- Supports Temple traditions
Support Jewish Education
Help nurture the next generation of Jewish learners.
Your support strengthens:
- Torah School programs
- Youth learning experiences
- Adult education
- Leadership development
Education builds continuity. Your gift helps ensure Jewish learning thrives.
Support
Planned giving allows you to support Temple in a lasting and meaningful way.
Options may include:
- Bequests in your will
- Legacy gifts
- Endowment contributions
Legacy gifts help ensure that Temple remains strong for generations to come.
To learn more about legacy giving, please contact the Temple office.
