CBH -- Support The Synagogue

A Reconstructionist Community in Summit, New Jersey

Tributes

Wouldn't someone you know appreciate receiving a tribute? Here is a link to Bryna Watkin's e-mail.

Gift Cards

Giving and using Gift Cards is an easy and painless way for us to raise funds for Beth Hatikvah. When Beth Hatikvah buys gift cards from a store, the store makes a small donation to us and you can use the gift cards at that retailer, just like cash. The most popular way to support CBH through the gift card program is to make a standing order for monthly grocery store gift cards (e.g., Kings, ShopRite or Stop 'N Shop).

We all need to buy groceries, so why not pay the same price and make an automatic donation to CBH every time you shop? In addition, with gift cards you can give to CBH when you are purchasing gifts for others (e.g., Barnes & Nobles, Old Navy, Starbucks, Blockbuster). Many vendors, though not all, will even provide a gift envelope or boxes. The more gift cards we sell, the more money we raise.

There are MANY participating merchants. You can download the entire list and the order form that includes instructions. Please note that we also buy gift cards directly from Kings where we get a 5% donation and their gift cards come in $25, $50, and $100 denominations.

If you are interested in purchasing gift cards, please email Amy Klein. Thank you for your support!

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Donate Siddurim or Chumashim

Don't you enjoy opening the siddur or chumash that you are using to see who the donor or honoree was? We have a continuing need for siddurim and chumashim - this is a great way to support the shul and commemorate an event or honor a person! Here is an order form, if you'd like to make a donation.

CBH Donation Form

You can download our donation form to make it easy to make a contribution.

CBH Tzedakah FAQs

Q. Is it customary to make a donation on the occasion of my child's bar/bat mitzvah?
A. Yes, traditionally the family of the bar/bat mitzvah child makes a donation to the synagogue in celebration of the wonderful event and to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund in appreciation of the special attention, guidance, counsel and assistance the Rabbi provided the child and the family.

Q. How do I know how much is appropriate to give as a donation?
A. There is no right or wrong amount. Traditionally, Jews like to make donations in multiples of chai or 18. If you would like assistance in this matter, you may contact the President of the Congregation Katia Segre-Cohen for a private discussion to help you decide what is customary among ours and other congregations and make a decision about what is comfortable for you.

Q. What are the vehicles I can use for giving tzedakah in our congregation?
A. CBH offers many opportunities for those who would like to offer tzedakah. Except as noted, donations should be sent to the congregation's office, Attention: Treasurer. Here is the office address

Torah Fund

Saving towards torah ornaments, general maintenance and repair, purchase of the second torah.

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund

Provides the rabbi with a source of funding upon which she can draw to support congregational initiatives of her choosing. Donations to this fund are traditionally given in recognition of the rabbi's participation in life cycle events or special efforts. Contributions may be sent directly to the Rabbi at the congregation's office; here is the address.

Visionary Fund

This fund sets money aside for long-range goals and extraordinary improvements.