About Our Funds
GENERAL FUNDS
BJBE Core Values Fund: Supports BJBE's core values, specifically enabling programs and services not funded by dues and educational fees.
Capital Campaign Donations: Dedicated to paying down the loan that supported the construction cost of BJBE and the JLC.
Endowment Fund: Supports the long-term financial health of the congregation.
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
It is customary to honor a clergy member who has been part of a simcha (b'nai mitzvah, wedding, etc.) or who has provided comfort during challenging times, recognizing their guidance through some of the most important moments in our lives.
Donations to clergy discretionary funds are used to help individuals in need and support causes that align with our five core values, furthering BJBE's work at home and in our community.
Rabbi Hecht's Discretionary Fund
Cantor Frost's Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Goldstein's Discretionary Fund
Cantor McKenzie's Discretionary Fund
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Bob Terry Project Nourish Fund: Provides needed services to those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Caring Community Fund: Supports healing efforts and congregational support programs and activities.
Darleen & Martin Salomon Tikkun Olam Fund: Supports programs and activities directed to aide those who are less fortunate.
Education, Scholarship, & Schwarzkopf Library Fund: Supports BJBE's ECC and JLC by providing scholarships for school and camp and to pay for books, library equipment, and services.
Faith, Courage, & Wisdom Fund: Supports bold new opportunities and initiatives and makes it possible to champion our core values, cultivate innovation, and bring our community together in extraordinary ways.
Helen & Maurice Lipschultz Memorial Fund: Supports Reform Synagogues in Israel.
Joan Goldberg Memorial Fund for Children's Literature and Cultural Arts: Supports enrichment programs for BJBE's children.
Rabbi Mark S. Shapiro Scholar-in-Residence Fund: Provides funding for unique educational activities at BJBE, particularly our Scholar-in-Residence programs.
Rabbi Lester Frazin Memorial Jewish Youth Camp & Travel Scholarship Fund: Established in memory of Rabbi Lester Frazin, this fund expands access to Jewish camp and travel. Funds can be used for scholarships for Jewish overnight camp, trips to Israel, and social justice experiences.
Torah/Prayer Book Fund: Subsidizes the purchase of new prayer books for BJBE and the purchase, repair, and maintenance of our Torah scrolls, covers, adornments, and Torah commentaries.
Valerie & Leon Rabin Memorial Sanctuary Seating Fund: Helps maintain and upgrade Sanctuary seating.
Zena, Clara, & Maurice Singer Memorial Choir Fund: Supports our choir and music needs.