The generosity of our members enables BZBI to maintain the vital cultural, charitable and educational work we do, both within the congregation and in the community at large.
THE SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES...
CLICK HERE to download a catalogue of the remaining auction items from the Masquerade Ball. Here is your chance to bid on some wonderful items, get some great bargains and support BZBI! Please read the rules below carefully.
Bids may be emailed to the temple office, or called in to 215.735.5148.
All bids must contain the following:
1. the correct item number from this new catalogue.
2. your name and phone number
3. the amount of your bid
PRESERVING THE PAST - ENDOWING THE FUTURE
BZBI was pleased to host a Donor Appreciation Event on June 1st, at the Suzanne Roberts Theater, honoring givers to our successful 5-year Endowment and Capital Campaign.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Giving
Our Annual Giving Campaign raises much needed funds for the maintenance of our beautiful synagogue building and helps to ensure the continuation of services and programs to our members and the vibrant center city community to which we belong. Contact Donna Rosenthal, Executive Director, 215-735-5148 or DonnaRosenthal@bzbi.org.
Endowment & Capital Funds Campaign
To ensure the financial stability of Beth Zion-Beth Israel for generations to come. Please contact Donna Rosenthal, Executive Director, at 215-735-5148 or DonnaRosenthal@bzbi.org.
TEMPLE FUNDS
For donations to the funds listed below, please call the Temple office,
215-735-5148 or e-mail TempleOffice@bzbi.org.
Temple Fund
Supports the operation and maintenance of our beautiful synagogue building
Memorial Fund
Supports computer software required to send yahrzeit notices, maintenance of memorial boards and plaques
Memorial Plaques
To perpetuate the memory of a loved one
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Supports education and various charities
Cantor’s Music Fund
Supports musical programming, special workshops
Neziner Hebrew School
Supports extra curricular activities and special programs for our Hebrew School students
Early Childhood Education
Supports special programs for our “little ones”
Gail Harary Mozes Neziner Hebrew School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance to our Hebrew School students
Blatman Ramah Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship for BZBI youngsters to attend Camp Ramah
Torah Restoration Fund
For the repair and restoration of BZBI Torahs
Prayerbook & Bible Fund
For the purchase of new Siddurim (Prayerbooks) and Chumashim (Bibles) used in our daily prayer, Shabbat and holiday services
Youth Activities Fund
Supports Kadima/USY programming and hiring of youth advisors
Floral Fund
Provides flowers to beautify the Bimah on Shabbat and holidays.
Hospitality
Provides food for the congregation at Oneg Shabbat (Friday night); at Kiddush following services Shabbat morning; and Seudat Shlishit (the traditional third meal Saturday evening following Mincha/Maariv.
