We encourage members to contribute according to financial ability. It is the essence of tzedakah, justice, and righteousness, as our tradition teaches. Identifying the amount of your annual gift to Temple Israel is an intensely personal decision. While no one likes to talk about family income, it does provide and objective starting point. We ask that you contribute to Temple Israel 1.5% - 2.5% of your annual income. You can be assured that you will never be asked to reveal your income. However,
we do hope you will consider your resources when you determine the amount of your commitment.
Temple Israel exists today because previous generations recognized and fulfilled their responsibility toward its preservation. The continued life of Temple Israel depends on your generosity.
Please understand that your pledge covers your family membership and will go towards Temple Israel expenses and general maintenance. Religious school fees and optional programs such as Men's Club and Women of Temple Israel will be billed separately. When thinking about your pledge, remember that we can only exist in this building if we collectively meet our financial obligations. Donations to various aspects of the Temple throughout the year will still be pertinent in our financial stability.