Temple Aliyah Tribute Donations
You can acknowledge life cycle events by making tribute donations that help meet needs that might not otherwise be adequately met. Tribute donations may be made to honor a birthday, anniversary or special occasion; to express sympathy; to honor the memory of a loved one, or simple to say “thank you” to a teacher or a friend. There are a variety of ways this can be done at Temple Aliyah. You may complete an on-line form, call the Temple Office at (781) 444-8522 or stop by the Temple Office and complete a donor envelope. Tribute donations may be directed to any one of our many funds. Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated by Temple Aliyah.
Special Purpose Funds
General Fund
Donations support the daily operations of the Temple.
Cantor Harry Gelman Music Education Fund
The purpose of the Cantor Harry Gelman Music Education Fund is to honor the memory of Cantor Emeritus Harry Gelman z”l by providing funds for educational opportunities focused on teaching and enhancing our appreciation and enjoyment of Jewish music and prayer.
Cantor’s Music Fund
These funds benefit the music needs of the Temple at the discretion of the Cantor.
Community Caring Fund
This fund provides a variety of support for our synagogue community, as overseen by our Hesed Committee, including, for example, assistance for bereaved families such as food deliveries, as needed, during shiva; home and hospital visits; assistance to the elderly and/or infirm, including rides to religious services, doctors' appointments or shopping.
Synagogue Enhancement Fund
This fund assists in the improvement of the Temple building and grounds.
Religious School Fund
Funds are used to supplement the Religious School budget to provide educational tools that might not otherwise be available.
Edna Gelman Library Fund
Named in memory of Edna Gelman to revitalize and maintain Temple Aliyah’s library.
Passport to Israel Fund
Passport to Israel is a savings incentive program that encourages families to start saving early for a child's educational Israel experience. The Jewish community believes that this type of experience is important for our youth. Contributions to this fund may offset the Temple’s matching contribution.
Book Funds
These funds may be used at the discretion of the Rabbi, Vice President of Jewish Life, and Ritual Committee Chairperson, based on the needs of the Temple community.
Prayer Book Fund ($36.00 minimum)
Provides funds for the purchase, as needed, of Siddur Sim Shalom, the traditional siddur of the Conservative Movement and other prayer books. Includes inscribed bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one.
Chumash Fund ($54.00 minimum)
Provides funds for the purchase, as needed, of the Etz Hayim Chumash, the Conservative Bible in use in the sanctuary, and other prayerbooks. Includes Inscribed bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one.
Memorial Funds ($25.00 minimum)
Chet Feldman Jewish Youth Program Fund
The fund supports programs which are designed to promote Jewish continuity and participation in associated activities by our youth.
Marcia Levin Scholarship Fund
A special award and scholarship to Prozdor given to one member of the Zayin class who has shown excellent all-around academic work and who will be pursuing continued Jewish education.
Barbara Stein Garden Fund
This fund is used to maintain the garden in front of the Temple.
Robert Freeman Scholarship Fund
A scholarship to cover a portion of the cost of Prozdor for a qualified student who is unableto attend without financial assistance.
Tree of Life ($275 minimum)
Inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations. These are intended to honor special milestones in your family’s life or in the life of a fellow Temple member. When a contribution is made, a leaf will be added to the Tree of Life outside the Chapel. The funds will be used for general operating purposes.
Special Funds (donations cannot be made on-line)
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
There are many instances during the year when Rabbi Perkins recognizes a particular need within our Jewish community. The fund allows him to provide confidential assistance at his personal discretion. Please note that donations cannot be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund via this page. If you are interested in contributing to that fund, please contact the Rabbi’s secretary Rachel in the Temple office, either at 781-444-8522 or by email.
Yahrzeit Plaque
Yahrzeit plaques memorializing a loved one are mounted on special yahrzeit boards in the Sanctuary, and these are lit around the time of the anniversary of the beloved’s death—and all are also on days on which Yizkor is recited. Download an order form or contact Dawn Ringel for more information about ordering a plaque.
How to establish a Memorial Fund at Temple Aliyah
We welcome you to add to the list of Temple Aliyah Funds. Several opportunities exist for new funds to provide programs to support needs of Temple Aliyah that might not otherwise be possible. You may obtain naming rights for a fund provided that the fund is established with a beginning principal amount as determined by the Board of Trustees from time to time. Various creative methods exist for initial funding. Contact either the President, Treasurer or Endowment Committee Chair for more information and to discuss potential new funds. The establishment of all new funds are subject to approval by the Temple Aliyah Board of Trustees.