Unrestricted donations that may be used to provide or enhance any Beth El program or service.
Invest in our Beth El Home and help pay off the renovation mortgage.
Beth El Hebrew Congregation’s Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF) was established in 1981 by 13 visionary families. The mission of the PEF is to ensure the long-term financial stability of Beth El Hebrew Congregation and to perpetuate the Jewish life of its congregants now and into the future. Click here for more information.
L’Dor V’Dor means “from generation to generation” in Hebrew. The L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Circle allows members of Beth El Hebrew Congregation to leave a gift in their will or trust, or by a beneficiary designation on their life insurance or retirement account, to benefit Beth El.
This is a legacy gift that will help ensure a vibrant future for our Congregation. Proceeds will continue to provide for the needs of future generations by maintaining the religious, educational, cultural, philanthropic activities and physical facilities at Beth El. All gifts will be received into the “Beth El Hebrew Congregation Permanent Endowment Fund” and will be managed by its Trustees. Download the Fact Sheet
Beth El has made it easy to participate in the L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Circle.
Complete the simple Confidential Declaration of Bequest Intention form Download the Declaration Form.
There is no minimum requirement to join the L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Circle.
Participants do not need to disclose bequest amounts.
There is no need for donors to share full, confidential estate documents to participate.
If you have already made a bequest to Beth El and have not filled out a Declaration Form, please do so and the Trustees can make sure that you are recognized.
Members may purchase a plaque in memory of a loved one, to be mounted in our Meditation Room near the Sanctuary.
Leaves on this decorative tree may be dedicated in honor of any simcha.
Used at the Rabbi’s discretion to support congregants or congregational programs.
Used at the Cantor’s discretion to support congregants or congregational programs.
Used at the Emeritus Rabbi’s discretion to support congregants or congregational programs.
Used at the Director of Religious Education’s discretion to enhance the activities of the Religious School.
Funds to maintain and improve the Chapel in the Woods, such as the building of an outdoor ark, additional seating, etc.
Acquires materials for the library, archives and Lifelong Learning Center.
Maintains our Holocaust Memorial Garden.
Helps Congregants afford their first trip to Israel.
Acquires and maintains genealogy materials for our library.
Awards one scholarship per year to a graduating high school senior who is a member of Beth El and who has contributed exemplary service to Beth El and/or the greater Jewish community.
Prayer books used in our Shabbat, festival and High Holy Day services are purchased from this fund, as needed.
Established to build and maintain an interactive playground for the children of Beth El in honor of Emeritus Rabbi Isserow.
Used to further music at Beth El as determined by the cantor.
Ensures ways to welcome people with disabilities or other special needs.
Used to offset costs for children who need financial assistance in order to attend religious school or participate in its activities.
Supports the activities and goals of the Social Action Committee and promotes activities that help Beth El engage in “tikkun olam.”