Temple Beth Am Designated Funds
The following is a listing of the available Temple Beth Am designated funds:
General Funds
Temple Beth Am General Fund
Supports the areas of greatest need across Temple Beth Am, helping sustain worship, education, community programs, and daily operations.
Yahrzeit Fund
Honor the memory of a loved one through a meaningful gift that supports our congregation while commemorating their legacy.
Clergy Funds
Clergy Funds enable our Rabbis, Cantors and Cantorial Intern to respond to urgent needs, provide compassionate assistance to individuals and families, and support programs that enrich the musical, spiritual and communal life of Temple Beth Am.
Rabbi Barras Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Greengrass Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Aklepi Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Cook Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Fisher Discretionary Fund
Cantor Smolash Discretionary Fund
Cantor Emerita Nelson Discretionary Fund
Cantorial Intern Jessica Bass Discretionary Fund
Conservative/Traditional Services Fund
Enhances our Conservative/Traditional worship experience by supporting prayer services, learning opportunities, and related programming.
Prayer Book Fund
Help provide prayer books and ensure that every congregant has the resources to fully participate in our services.
Religious School Funds
Keren Yaldi Children’s Fund
Supports programs and experiences that enrich the lives of children through Jewish learning, engagement, and community.
Holocaust and Heritage Fund
Preserves the memory of the Holocaust while promoting education, remembrance, and Jewish heritage for future generations.
Auxiliary Funds & Tikkun Olam
unBIASed, a Temple Beth Am Initiative
Foster understanding, meaningful dialogue, and education while helping build a more inclusive and compassionate community.
Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am
Educational, social, spiritual, and philanthropic programs that strengthen our connection and community.
Brotherhood of Temple Beth Am
Foster fellowship, service, leadership, and community engagement.
Tikkun Olam General Fund
Repair the world through community service, social action, and charitable outreach.
Mitzvah Day
Temple Beth Am’s annual day of service brings together volunteers of all ages to make a meaningful impact throughout our community.
Friends of TBAM Garden Sanctuary
Maintain and enhance Temple Beth Am’s Garden Sanctuary, providing a peaceful space for reflection, remembrance, and connection.
Social Justice Teen Fellowship
Empowers teens to become thoughtful leaders through education, advocacy, and hands-on experiences that advance social justice.
Other Temple Beth Am Funds
Congregational Library Fund
Grow and preserve of our library collection, providing resources that inspire Jewish learning for all ages.
Lynn Cromer Leadership Initiative (Sisterhood)
Honors a legacy by developing and inspiring future leaders within Temple Beth Am’s Sisterhood and congregation.
Dr. Morton M. Axler Scholar-in-Residence Fund
Brings distinguished scholars, educators, and thought leaders to Temple Beth Am, enriching our community through inspiring learning opportunities.
Howard & Sharon Gurman Socol Family Foundation Speakers Series Fund
Speakers and educational programs that encourage lifelong learning, meaningful conversation, and community connection.
Rambam Day School Funds
General Scholarship Fund
Provides tuition assistance to deserving students, ensuring that a Jewish day school education remains accessible to families.
Corners of Our Fields Scholarship Fund
Inspired by the Jewish value of caring for others, this fund helps make a Rambam education possible for students with financial need.
Leslee Aronovitz Youth Scholarship Fund
Assistance that helps young people participate in meaningful educational and Jewish experiences.
Matthew Kass Scholarship Fund
Honors Matthew’s passion for Jewish youth programing and Jewish identity by helping provide educational opportunities for students through scholarship support.
The Lenore Kipper Endowment Fund
Honor a beloved educator, Lenore Kipper’s lifelong dedication to Jewish learning and our congregation. Ensures that high-quality Jewish education remains accessible for generations to come.
The Susy Novak Fund for Teachers
Honor Susy Novak’s 30 years of dedicated leadership as Rambam Day School’s Elementary School Director. Recognizes and supports the professional growth, innovation, and excellence of Rambam’s dedicated educators.
The Shepard King Scholarship Fund
Honors Shep King’s legacy of generosity, leadership, and commitment to Jewish education. It helps ensure that every child has access to a Temple Beth Am Day School education, regardless of financial circumstances.
Rambam Day School Annual Fund
Support Rambam’s operating budget, enhance educational programs, and foster a culture of philanthropy.