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Your Annual Contribution Keeps Our Community Strong

12/05/2024 02:25:16 PM

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“We decided to join Temple Beth El to maintain our Jewish community. With the events going on in the world, I want to make sure my children can grow up feeling proud of their Jewish identity while also feeling safe and supported. I also love the focus on tikkun olam and the opportunities to give back to the community.”
—Stephanie Taylor, new TBE member, 2024

You have probably received your membership renewal information for 2025 in the mail. Your support through the Temple Community Contribution program—your membership contribution—fosters an engaging, inclusive, and joyful home for Reform Jewish life at Temple Beth El. Every contribution has an impact, and all support is deeply appreciated.

If our budget were evenly divided among all households, a $2,500 annual contribution per household would cover our operational costs. Your membership will automatically renew in January 2025 with a 5% increase from your current level, but you can adjust your level by returning the renewal card or managing your renewal online before December 31, 2024.



We understand that not everyone is able to increase by 5%. And, we are grateful to those who are able to increase their impact by contributing even more to help us meet rising costs. Thank you for taking time to review the materials that were mailed to you as you consider a level of giving that is meaningful to you and your family.
 
In light of current events, the additional security contribution of $136/household helps pay for security measures including police officers present for our safety as we worship, learn, and gather for programs. This increase from last year of $36 (double chai) will help offset rising security costs. Thank you for responding to our need to increase this contribution for the first time in many years.
 
If you have questions about renewal, please contact Executive Director Stefanie Kushner at exec@tbemadison.org or join the information session on December 19 at 7:00 pm on Zoom.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Temple Beth El. Today, our connections to one another mean more than ever. We are grateful that you are a part of the Temple Beth El community.
 

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