TRIBUTES
Tribute Funds
Traditionally, many congregants like to make tribute gifts, in honor of or in memory of a loved one or to mark a special event. The minimum donation is $18 which includes recognition in our synagogue newsletter and a tribute card to the recipient. If you do not wish to send a tribute card, the minimum donation is $15.
To make a donation online, please select a specific fund. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the synagogue office during office hours.
Description of Funds:
Abram and Helen Green Fund
This fund supports all forms of Jewish education programs. Created to honor Abram and Helen Green.
Adult Education Fund
Adult Education supports all types of congregational learning, and features speakers, book talks, and other educational symposia.
Beautification Fund
This fund is used to enhance both the interior and exterior of our property, helping to create an environment that is welcoming and comforting to our members.
CBI Fund/General Synagogue Operating Fund
The fund is used to supplement the operating income of the congregation, which is primarily comprised of membership dues. Gifts are allocated wherever there is the most need.
Cemetery Fund
This fund supports the maintenance and beautification of the Congregation B’nai Israel cemetery grounds located in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
Education/Religious School Fund
This fund provides extras for educational programs, events and equipment for the religious school and the K-12 students.
Education/Gan Yeladim Fund
This fund provides extras for educational programs, events and equipment for the Gan Yeladim the preschool and its students.
Ezra Charities Fund
This fund is dedicated to social and charitable actions in our community.
Israel Scholarship Fund
Keeping the bonds strong between our community and Israel, this scholarship subsidizes long term and short term programs in Israel for our Hebrew high School students. These trips have been life transforming experiences and a crucial element of Jewish Education.
Landy/Sadoff Fund
This fund, established by Eugene and Gloria Landy to honor Gloria’s parents, Samuel and Eva Sadoff, is used to provide Security Equipment for Gan Yeladim, which was formed with seed money from the Landys during Gloria’s term as President at CBI.
Library Fund
The library, located in our synagogue, has a broad range of materials of interest to our members. Your gifts to this fund help the library purchase Jewish content books and films and allows our Library Committee to continue to sponsor and organize a wide variety of programming, including film events, poetry readings, guest authors and educational events which are held throughout the year.
Music Fund
This fund is used to encourage our members to express our Jewish identity through music. The CBI Choir has enhanced our religious services and other events throughout the years and we have made music part of the unique experience to be found at CBI.
Oneg/Kiddish Fund
The community Kiddush with refreshments, where our community comes together to socialize and celebrate, takes place after Shabbat and Festival services. Your gift will help underwrite these special events. Often, families sponsor a kiddush to celebrate a simcha or special event.
Rabbi Discretionary Fund
Under the direction of our Rabbi, this fund is used to help those in need. The Rabbi, at his discretion, disburses your gifts as the needs for Chesed arise to those who need clothing, shelter, medical or educational assistance. Recently, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, this fund received substantial donations which were used to provide food and shelter to members of our community whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
Rassas Fund
Samuel B. and Esther Z. Rosoff Memorial College Judaica Scholarship Fund
Samuel B. and Esther Z. Rosoff Memorial College Judaica Scholarship Fund
This fund provides college students with a stipend for classes in Jewish studies.
Staff Appreciation Fund
This fund provides our dedicated staff with holiday gifts and special recognition.
Torah Maintenance and Religious Articles Fund
This fund helps to defray the cost for the repair and purchase of religious and ritual items.
Tuition Scholarship Fund
This fund, started by Marna Feldt, helps provide scholarship monies for attending the SHMA Religious School for those who need it.
Tzedakah-Community of Caring Fund
This fund provides short-term comfort and support to congregants in need through various means including notes, telephone calls, visits and meals.
Yahrzeit Donation Fund
On the anniversary of a beloved one’s death, congregants are sent a yahrzeit letter and traditionally, congregants make a gift in memory of their beloved – a way to make their memory tangible in the world.
Youth Activities Fund
This fund subsidizes costs for youth programs so that financial need will not be an obstacle to participation. The fund may cover materials, membership dues or cost of specific programs. Donations can be made at any time.