Synagogue Emanu-El Funds

1. Bethe Rittenberg Social Action Fund - Established in memory of Bethe Rittenberg by Dr. Charles Rittenberg for homeless shelter, acts of lovingkindness (Chesed Committee) and social action (Tikun Olam Committee) related expenses.

2. Mickey & Patti Bagg Landscape Fund – Used to support landscape maintenance and enhancements.

3. Edna & Milton Banov Book Fund - Established to purchase additions to our Synagogue’s extensive collection of Judaic reading and research materials. At the time the fund was established the existing library at the time was dedicated in their honor by Howard & Linda Stern and Charles & Nancy Banov.

4. Freda & Melvin Bluestein Fund for Religious School - Established in memory of Freda & Melvin Bluestein by Joseph S. Bluestein and Nicky Bluestein for Religious School scholarships.

5. Grush Shabbaton Fund-Established to support an annual event that nurtures the values of Shabbat in our synagogue community, reflecting the core elements of Shabbat: peace, family intimacy, study and joy.

6. Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund - Established to subsidize Holocaust education opportunities such as trips to the Holocaust Museum in DC, March of the Living or similar trips to Holocaust sites in Eastern Europe.  Teens ages 13-19 are eligible.

7. Israel & Rebecca Geldbart Fund - Established by the Geldbart Family to provide financial assistance for our young people wishing to participate in Judaic programs.  Participation in these programs must directly benefit the Synagogue.

8. Kronsberg Torah Fund - To be used solely for the repair & maintenance of the Kronsberg Torah.

9. Landis Music Fund - Established to support music related expenses for religious services.

10. L’Dor V’Dor Sculpture Maintenance Fund- Used to support the upkeep of the L’Dor V’Dor fountain.

11. Lenora & Nathan Goldberg Cultural Fund - Expense for our Scholar-in-Residence programs, Cantorial concerts and other cultural events are supplemented by this fund.

12. Marvin H. Wolper Building Fund – Goes into general operating and used for miscellaneous building expenses.

13. Memorial Fund- Goes into general operating and used for operations.

14. Men’s Club - Brings value and adds meaning to the lives of the men of the congregation and their families through programming and the creative programming developed by the clubs.

15. Norton Seltzer-Sophie Lovinger Student Activities Fund - Established to support student activities.

16. Norman & Gerry Sue Arnold Fund - Established to help support Friday Night Live/Monthly Shabbat Dinners

17. Prayer Book Fund- Goes into general operating and used for operations.

18. Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund – Enables the rabbi exercises discretion in determining how funds from this account are allocated, often using them to assist community members facing financial hardship, support charitable endeavors, or contribute to special projects within the community. The use of the funds is guided by the rabbi's understanding of Jewish principles of charity (tzedakah) and ethical considerations, aiming to promote the welfare and well-being of individuals and the community.

19. Religious School Fund- Funds donated help provide a competitive learning environment for all our children through diversified programs and services.

20. Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund - Originally established to provide funds for the Synagogue’s weekly Kiddush.

21. Rose & Ted Levin Children's Education Fund - Used to by books for the Religious School and the Children's Library.

22. Samuel Golembe Memorial Fund - Established to supply a bible or prayer book to a Bar or Bat Mitzvah child.

23. Sisterhood General - Supports our congregation, its youth and religious school and to strengthen Conservative Judaism in the home and Synagogue.

- Bereavement Fund – Used to help supply the congregants family with a shiva meal directly after the funeral.

24. Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund - Established to maintain the Steinberg Chapel and to provide for essential repairs to the Synagogue’s Torahs and related ritual items.

25. Youth Fund – Used to support youth and youth group related activities.

26. Zucker Family Kiddush & Oneg Fund - Established to offset expenses to the weekly Kiddush when there are no other sponsors.