November 19, 2008   21 Cheshvan 5769


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"For mitzvah is a lamp, Torah a light"  

From the beginning, the symbol of Temple Judea Mizpah has always been the flame - lighting our path and guiding us from our past into our future.  This flame represents the warm glow of our Sabbath candles and the inspiration we draw from our Chanukah lamp.  It is the "Ner Tamid" - the eternal light above the ark in our sanctuary, the comforting reminder of God's presence in our midst.

This flame is also a spark within each of us that inspires us to learn, to teach, and to share with one another our love of God, and our joy in being Jewish. You can help keep this flame alive, lighting the way to a secure tomorrow by giving to Temple Judea Mizpah.

Your contributions can help support the day-to-day activities of TJM, or you may choose to donate to a special fund to help support an aspect of temple life that is important to you.

"Kehillah" Giving

$1000 - Builder's Stone - Engraved brass block surrounding the "Tree of Life" in our foyer, commemorating a special event or remembering a special person.

$350 - Yahrzeit Plaque - Engraved brass plaque in our Mehlman Memorial Alcove.  Includes perpetual remembrance through annual Yahrzeit listing and inclusion in the Yom Kippur Yizkor book.

$250 - Leaf on the "Tree of Life" - Engraved brass leaf commemorating a special occasion or remembering a special person.

$12 - Kehillah Fund - Suggested minimum donation, connoting "life" in Hebrew. Donations go to the daily operational funding of Temple Judea Mizpah. 

$12 - Gates of Our Founders Fund - Suggested minimum donation, giving honor or in memory of our temple founders.

 "Special Fund" Giving
(Minimum donation $12 unless otherwise specified)

Rabbi Karl Weiner Memorial Scholar-in-Residence Fund - Brings noted scholars to TJM from around the world to lecture and teach congregants of all ages.

Elwin & Ruth Goldman Memorial Scholarship Fund - Provides scholarships for TJM Religious School students to attend Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute summer camp.

Robert Zar Music Fund - Provides for High Holy Day musicians and music needs throughout the year.

Sharon Singer Memorial Theatrical Fund - Provides support for technical and production needs for the annual temple fundraising event.

Sefer Torah Fund - Provides for regular inspection and repair of TJM's Torah scrolls by a certified scribe.

Prayer Book Fund - Provides for the repair and replacement of adult and youth prayer books for Sabbath and festivals. ($25 minimum)

Library Fund - Provides for the regular purchase of new adult and youth books, audio-visual, and computer learning materials for our TJM Library.

Chesed Fund - Provides support for TJM's community service and tzedakah projects.

Soup Kitchen Fund - Provides support of TJM's work at the Good News Community Kitchen of Evanston.

Education Fund - Provides support for TJM Religious and Hebrew School operations and activities to enhance the education process.

 

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