Members support some of the financial needs of Bet Alef through Membership Dues. We ask members and non-members to support our community in other special ways because dues alone are never sufficient in any synagogue to cover the entire budget. Bet Alef is very careful in our spending, but there are considerable expenses involved in maintaining and growing our Jewish spiritual community. We are able to operate without a building fund by renting our facilities, so rental costs are a substantial part of our budget. We seek to acknowledge the special qualities of our rabbi, rabbinic intern, musicians and office staff with appropriate compensation.
Every monetary donation is a greatly appreciated gift and blessing.
Please remember that your support and presence are valued regardless of your ability to make a financial contribution.
Here are some ways that you can contribute:
Direct Donations
There are many opportunities to donate directly to Bet Alef. Donations can be made by contacting the Bet Alef Office. Donation boxes are also available at Shabbat Services.
Donations can be made to a General Fund at any time to support the ongoing operations of the synagogue. Donations may also be made to support a particular program which has a special interest or significance to you. Donations to the Chaplaincy Fund and The Musicians Program are always appreciated. On Friday nights at Shabbat Services, members have the opportunity to sponsor an Oneg and light candles to celebrate a special event with the community. You can find more information about sponsoring an Oneg here. It is traditional to make donations at times of remembrance, particularly at the yharzeit (anniversary) of the death of a loved one; and for celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries.
Candle Lighting
We invite members of Bet Alef to light a candle at Shabbat Services in honor of a special light they would like to share with the community. This can be a celebration of a recent accomplishment, a memorial to a loved one, or anything else you would like to share. There is a suggested donation of $18 (chai) for lighting a candle.
Tzedakah
On Friday nights we pass beautiful hand-made boxes for Tzedakah (charity). Bet Alef is sharing our donations with the Harmony Hill Retreat Center.
Matching Funds
You may be able to double your financial contribution to Bet Alef at no personal cost!
Many large companies provide matching funds for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit agencies such as Bet Alef. They encourage employees to spend more time and resources helping
the agencies that they care about the most. We ask that you please check to see if your company has a matching funds program.
PCC Scrip - Revisited!
The new program works like this: you purchase a $25 or $50 card or key-tag one time. You use this card or tag just like a gift card. Cards or tags can be recharged (min. $50) at any PCC Natural Market with a credit card, debit card or cash. 5% of all funds put on your card go to Bet Alef when you buy a card or key tag from us. It’s that simple!
Amazon.com
Simply use this link to shop at Amazon.com. By clicking from Bet Alef's website link to Amazon.com, Bet Alef currently receives 5.25% of anything that you purchase. The percentage increases with the number of orders per quarter. When you are shopping, please remember the Amazon link at Bet Alef!
For more information on how you can support our community, please contact us.
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