Funds Description

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"Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah."

Jerusalem Talmud, Pe'ah 1:1

It is a mitzvah to help support our Jewish community. Jewish holidays and joyous lifecycle occasions - such as bar/bat mitzvah, engagements, weddings, births/baby namings - are all wonderful opportunities to make a donation to one of our funds. Times of sadness - funerals, unveilings, shiva minyanim - offer an opportunity to both honor the memories of our loved ones and express gratitude to the community that has supported mourners at these difficult times. 

The United Jewish Center recommends donations to the following Funds:

General:

Shalom Fund

Used to cover religious and educational programs and other expenses not covered by our Dues.

School Funds:

Ruth Gruber Religious School Fund

Michael S Davon School Fund

Used to cover unbudgeted school activities

Caring Community:

Rabbi Robert N. Levine Tikvah Fund

To help the truly needy in our community. To meet individuals’ needs that are basic to their survival, i.e. food, clothing, shelter. Funds can be allocated in the Greater Danbury area, in the nation, in Israel and throughout the world

Infrastructure:

Capital Fund

Elevator Fund

Pearl and Jack Marcus Tree of Life Fund

Used for building improvements at 141 Deer Hill. There is also a special fund for the installation of an elevator.

Clergy:

Cantor Penny Kessler Discretionary Fund

Used by our Clergy for religious, educational and charitable purposes as they direct. Traditionally used to mark a special occasion.

Shabbat:

Helen Svonkin Honor the Shabbat Fund

Used to provide the refreshments when needed at the Shabbat morning Kiddush for which no prior arrangements have been made.

Books:

Feinson Library Fund

Malvina Rothman Library and Prayerbook Fund

Helen & Leroy Paltrowitz Prayerbook Fund

Used to buy books for the library and prayer books for services.