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Sustaining Funds & Endowments
Abensohn Memorial Sustaining Endowment
Abrutyn Family Leadership Training Endowment
To provide leadership training for B’nai Israel’s Board of Governors and committee members.
Arnold and Sylvia Heft Sustaining Endowment
To enhance and expand B’nai Israel’s current level of programming, and to maintain the physical structures at B’nai Israel.
Barbara and Allan Hurwitz Sustaining Endowment
To enhance and expand B’nai Israel’s current level of programming, and to maintain the physical structures at B’nai Israel.
Benjamin Saks Judaica Art Endowment
For acquisition of Judaic art for the B’nai Israel museum case and books for the B’nai Israel Library.
Beverly G. Schnitzer Tikun Olam Endowment
To foster the opportunity for engagement in Tikun Olam—improving our world—by a broad cross-section of B’nai Israel Congregation.
Comer-Ritwo Elevator Endowment Fund
Dr. Chester M. and Rita Mandel Stein Environmental Conservation Endowment
Supports the ways and means of environmental conservation at B’nai Israel.
Dr. David and Elaine Goodman Assembly Hall Endowment
Dr. Frank and Edythe Feldman Endowment Fund
Supports the purchase of religious articles including kippot, lulavim, etc.
Dr. Jack and Miriam Dubit Newlywed Mezuzah Fund
Support for the purchase of mezuzot for couples who celebrate an aufruf at B’nai Israel.
Dr. Mitchell and Thelma Goldfarb Rubinow Endowment for Special Needs
Support for expenses for special needs students in Talmud Torah, Schilit Nursery School, or elsewhere in the synagogue.
Edith Black Endowment for Yiddish and Jewish Culture
To support the operating budget of B’nai Israel’s Programming Department, ensuring that our congregation remains exposed to Yiddish and Jewish culture, vital aspects of Jewish history and experience, for generations to come.
Elaine Zetlin Pollin Korn Sustaining Endowment Fund
To support the maintenance of B’nai Israel.
Ethan Ross Alperstein Sanctuary Garden Endowment Fund
Supports the maintenance of the Ethan Ross Alperstein Sanctuary Garden.
F. Michael Taff Memorial Endowment
Gudelsky Family Sustaining Endowment for Gudelsky Hall
Supports operations and renovations for Gudelsky Hall.
Hayman Family Sustaining Endowment
Helen and Herman Glazer Youth Endowment
Supports the maintenance, enrichment, and refurbishing of the Glazer-Wachtel Youth Lounge.
Igersheim Family Technology Endowment
Supports the enhancement and purchase of technology, both hardware and software, to meet the needs of B’nai Israel Congregation.
Israel Feldman Family Endowment Fund
Provides new babies and proud parents with a celebratory gift bag from B’nai Israel complete with items to inspire a love of Judaism and our community.
Jack and Marilyn Meltzer Sustaining Endowment Fund
Supports B’nai Israel Congregation’s operating budget.
Jerry Neil Memorial Sustaining Endowment
To enhance and expand B’nai Israel’s current level of programming, and to maintain the physical structures at B’nai Israel.
Jonathan A. Schnitzer Rabbinic Chair Endowment
Secure the financial stability of our congregation by funding the Senior Rabbi position.
Lillian Bimblich Endowment for the Maintenance of Bimblich Hall
For the maintenance and care of Bimblich Hall.
Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Sustaining Endowment
Supports the maintenance and upkeep of the areas dedicated by the Fanaroff Family, including the Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Sukkah, the Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Family Club House, and the Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Pavilion.
Mandel and Stein Prayer Book Fund (minimum contribution of $30)
For the purchase and maintenance of Siddurim.
Meisel Family Endowment for Special Needs
To fund programs for members with special needs.
Mildred and William Kaplan Social Action Endowment
Supports social action projects that B’nai Israel members initiate and carry out for those in need both in and outside the greater B’nai Israel member community.
Nahum Silverstein (z”l) Hanukkah Endowment
The Nahum Silverstein (z”l) Hanukkah Endowment honors Nahum’s memory by supporting congregational events celebrating his favorite holiday, Hanukkah.
Paul and Gail Chod Sustaining Endowment for the Lenkin Education and Activities Building
For ongoing maintenance of the Lenkin Education and Activities Center.
Rabbi Gershon and Esther Ash Memorial Endowment
Rabbi Jeshaia and Hilde M. Schnitzer Humash Endowment Fund (minimum contribution of $60)
For the purchase of new Etz Hayim Humashim.
Rochkind Poli Wishnia Sustaining Youth Endowment
Sarah Levy Diener Memorial Endowment
Shirley and Stanley Hayman Chapel Endowment
Supports the annual maintenance, repair, and improvements of the Hayman Chapel.
Snyder Family Sustaining Endowment
Supports the maintenance and operational costs of the Gerald S. Snyder Building.
Tessie A. Hurwitz and Gertrude Guritzky Landscape Endowment
For maintaining a landscape plan in memory of Tessie Hurwitz and Gertrude Guritzky.
Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Endowment
To support renovations and other capital projects and major material purchases related to the Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Education and Activities Building.
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