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TBE funds and endowments are linked to important aspects of Temple Life. The purpose of donations is twofold: to provide a stable future for the congregation and to provide a cushion for difficult economic times. Donations also offer flexibility for future Temple programming.

TBE endowment contributions are invested with the Jewish Community Foundation of Washtenaw County. Most endowments require a $500 minimum contribution. If you would like more information about any of the endowments below, please contact TBE’s Executive Director, Melissa Sigmond.

Learn more about each fund, and make a donation by clicking on the link below or by sending a check directly to TBE’s office.

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Temple Beth Emeth Funds

TBE Priority Funds
- General Fund: Provides general operating support to TBE for use during the current fiscal year.
- Members Helping Members Fund: Provides support to TBE members who need financial assistance to participate in Temple programs.
- Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: Provides funds to be used at the discretion of the Rabbi.
- Cantor’s Discretionary Fund: Provides funds to be used at the discretion of the Cantor.
- Caring Community Fund: Supports the activities of TBE’s Caring Community Program, which provides for the needs of the TBE community.
Additional TBE Funds
- Adult Education Fund
- Back Door Food Pantry Fund
- Building Fund
- Flower Fund
- Genesis Landscape Fund
- Memorial Garden Care Fund
- Music Fund
- Oneg Fund
- Piano Fund
- Professional Development Fund in Honor of Ronnie Simon
- Religious Education Fund
- Social Action Fund
- Spiritual Life Fund
- Year of Torah Fund
- Youth Fund
- Youth Scholarship Fund

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Temple Beth Emeth Endowments

Temple Beth Emeth Endowments

Caring Community Endowment: Supports the activities of TBE’s Caring Community Program, which provides for the needs of the TBE community. There is no minimum endowment contribution.
L’dor V’dor Endowment: Initially funded with an unrestricted gift of $100,000 from the Jacob Price Trust, this fund is used to provide general support to TBE. There is no minimum endowment contribution.
Melvin and Lois Levy Endowment: Honors the Rabbi Emeritus Robert Levy’s parents, Melvin and Lois Levy, and is designed to support educational programming, lectures or annual events, and provide associated operating support. There is no minimum endowment contribution.
Music and Spirituality Endowment in Honor of Cantor Emerita Annie Rose: Established in honor of Cantor Emerita Annie Rose’s 20 + years of service to TBE. Distributions from the fund will be used to support music and spirituality programs.
Sundelson Library Endowment: Established by Charlotte Sundelson and late husband Jack, this fund is used to purchase books, computers and other educational resources for the library. The minimum endowment contribution is $500.

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