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In 5785 TBE will celebrate a huge milestone: our 75th Anniversary! In the months ahead, we will introduce a slate of dynamic new programming created with our anniversary tagline in mind: “Treasure our past, Build for our future, Engage our community.”
In the spirit of building for our future, we once again launch our Annual Fund campaign. As dedicated members, you are already aware of how important this funding is to balance our budget and sustain our vibrant spiritual home. What you may have not know is how dependent TBE has also become on our savings (see illustration below), which is especially concerning given our small permanent endowment.
We are immensely grateful that our Annual Fund has grown in recent years, setting new records in both funds raised and in the number of families participating. Since the tragedy of October 7, however, our Annual Fund has been relied upon to pay for additional initiatives including:
- Continuing investment in new infrastructure to further secure our campus and ensure the safety of our congregation in deeply uncertain times.
- Advocacy for our community through the development and implementation of strategies to combat antisemitism, which is sadly on the rise in Northern Westchester, as it is everywhere.
- A dramatic increase in joyful new programming to strengthen connections to Judaism and to each other, planned in direct response to our congregation’s desire for deeper engagement.
As we celebrate our first 75 years, we must actively create a legacy to support the next 75. Simply put, our revenue no longer keeps pace with our growing needs.
We invite you to help us build for our future by making a gift to this year’s Annual Fund.
As we look to the year ahead, we count on donors like you to help us raise $400K for the Annual Fund, allowing us to reduce our reliance on the temple’s savings, while still meeting the operational needs of a growing congregation.
We believe that strong, secure, and unified local Jewish institutions like Temple Beth El are of paramount importance in today’s troubled world, and the ability to serve our beloved congregation depends on the generosity of members like you. We hope you will make your gift or pledge today. We would be so grateful if you also consider checking the box on our donation page to add $75 to your gift/pledge in celebration of TBE’s 75th anniversary. Now, more than ever, is the time to dig deep in support of our beloved community.
On behalf of TBE’s Development Committee, Clergy, and staff we are profoundly grateful for your participation and investment in our spiritual home.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Baker & Amanda Garfinkle, Co-Chairs TBE Development Committee
P.S. Your participation matters at any level! If our community builds for our future together through new/renewing support, we can meet and even exceed our $400K goal. Join us!
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