Donations
Charity is a fundamental part of the Torah way of life: “Tzedakah” is the Hebrew word for the acts that we call “charity” in English: giving aid, assistance, and money to the poor and needy or to other worthy causes. But the nature of tzedakah is very different from the idea of charity. The word “charity” suggests benevolence and generosity, a magnanimous act by the wealthy and powerful for the benefit of the poor and needy. The word “tzedakah” is derived from the Hebrew root Tzade-Dalet-Qof, meaning righteousness, justice, or fairness.
In Judaism, giving to the poor is not viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it is simply an act of justice and righteousness, the performance of a duty, giving the poor their due. Giving to the poor is an obligation in Judaism, a duty that cannot be forsaken even by those who are themselves in need.
March Yahrzeit Donations
Al & Betty Canter in loving memory of Maurice, Lena & Sol (Sheik) Rosenthal
Andrew Merrill in loving memory of Susan L. Merrill
Debbie Zelman in loving memory of Bea Miliman
Gail Arce in loving memory of Grandma Lena, Grandpa Morris & Sheik Rosenthal
Steven Byron in loving memory of Doris Lee Byron
Elaine Fishman in loving memory of Ethyle Greenberg
Beverly Genereux in loving memory of Nathan Rose
Florence Mazzei in loving memory of Morris Glatzer
Charles & Roberta Baker in loving memory of Alfred Jackman
Naomi Aronoff in loving memory of Lee Segal
Roger & Julie Wasserman in loving memory of Marlene Meadow
Bruce Bigley in loving memory of Louis E. Bigley
Joyce & Bill Feinsilber in loving memory of Herman Sandelman
Lisa De Luca in loving memory of Milton Midgen
Martin Bibicoff in loving memory of Samuel Gramowitz
Marcia Jackman in loving memory of AlfredJackman
Rabbi's Fund
The Rabbi's Discretionary Fund is to be used at the discretion of the Rabbi to support those in need and the needs of the congregation and the community.
We acknowledge with thanks a donation from
Lois Jones to the Rabbi's Fund for Lacy Johnson
.
Her Name is Lacy Johnson
Lacy is 30 years old, is sick from breast cancer, and is in need of "gene therapy." This treatment is very expensive and her family has been doing everything possible. She needs your help.
Please read further about Lacy Johnson and how you might help to save a life.
Religious School Fund
We gratefully acknowledge a donation from
Shirley & Gene Kirschenbaum in honor of Neil & Vicki Margolin.
Chai Society
We gratefully acknowledge a donation from
Shirley & Gene Kirschenbaum in honor of Stacie Barlow for all her help & kindness.
General Fund
We acknowledge with thanks a donation from
Gilda & Michael Siegel in honor of Sam Stone's 90th birthday.
Temple Beth Emet's goal is to honor the donors' contribution designations (i.e., adult education, library, prayer books, religious school, etc.). There may be occasions, however, when the Temple Board determines that donated funds may best serve the Temple when used for other than the designated purpose.
