Fund Descriptions

Should you wish to make a donation to any of the congregation’s funds, please go to the Online Donation Form.

Adult Education Fund – Enables us to provide lifelong educational programming on Jewish history and contemporary issues.

Arts And Culture Fund – To provide funding for cultural programs, including music and arts, the preservation and maintenance of artwork within the synagogue, and the beautification of the meditation garden.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah And Confirmation Fund – To enable us to provide appropriate gifts (books, kiddush cups, and Shabbat candlesticks) when our young adults celebrate their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and Confirmations.

‘Discover Israel’ Fund – To provide scholarships to enable children of our members to participate in approved peer group trips to Israel.

Family Camp Weekend Fund – Enables us to underwrite the cost of Family Camp Weekend programs and to welcome specialists on a “weekend away” to explore a Jewish theme with our rabbi.

Holocaust Education Fund – Enables us to offer age-appropriate programs to our religious school students.  A variety of educational initiatives will be sponsored including but not limited to speaker programs, intolerance awareness, and travel to memorial museums/sites — all with a focus on its current relevance.

Library Fund – Enables us to purchase educational material for our members.

Oneg Shabbat Fund – To provide refreshments following Shabbat services.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund – To enable the rabbi to perform mitzvot for those in need, in the name of the congregation.

Rabbi’s Empowerment and Vision Fund – Enables Rabbi Berkowitz to create meaningful experiences rooted in the Jewish story.  Create a giving opportunity where funds can go to our general operations and support Rabbi Berkowitz to fulfill her passions and Kol Ami’s vision.

Religious School Fund – To provide resources and programs for the benefit of our children in the religious school.

Synagogue Fund – To enable us to provide for the general well being of the congregation.

Youth Fund – To provide scholarships to enable children of our members to participate in Jewish enrichment experiences at camps, youth enclaves, and other programs.