TBS Value Funds
CHAI Fund - General
- *Membership support for those experiencing financial hardship
- *Support for clergy and staff
- *Operational strength for TBS
KAVANAH Fund - Intentional Spirituality
Contributions to the Kavanah Fund are directed to creating and continuing spiritual Jewish experiences. The Kavanah Fund in action:
- *Enhancing music
- *Torah care and preservation
- *Prayer books
- *Guest Speakers
- *Sanctuary Accessibility accommodations
KEHILAH Fund - Sacred Community
Contributions to the Kehilah Fund support TBS community activities, celebrations, and partnerships. The Kehilah in action:
- *Shabbat dinners and community meals
- *Congregational meals
- *Congregational programs and enrichment
- *Partnerships that expand our impact - URJ, Abiding Presence, and JCCNV
MISHKAN Fund - Sacred Dwelling
Contributions to the Mishkan Fund ensure that our spiritual home is fitting of its holiness--welcoming, safe, accessible, and beautiful. The Mishkan Fund in action:
- *Beautifying our grounds
- *Enhancing building and decor
- *Improving accessibility and security
- *Improving technology
TALMUD TORAH Fund - Lifelong Learning
Contributions to the Talmud Torah Fund ensure that Jewish education thrives at TBS - for children, teens, and adults. The Talmud Torah Fund in action:
- *Religious School
- *Special Education support
- *Youth Scholarships
- *Adult Learning
- *Books and educational materials
TIKKUN OLAM Fund - Repairing the World
Contributions to the Tikkun Olam Fund are directed to social justice efforts, humanitarian aid, and acts of loving-kindness that extend our compassion beyond the walls of TBS. The Tikkun Olam Fund in action:
- *Yom Chesed community-wide volunteer day
- *TBS Fights Hunger
- *Afghan Refugee program
- *Rising opportunities to heal our broken world.
Temple B’nai Shalom Legacy Funds
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY Fund
Gifts to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund are used by our Senior Rabbi to support causes that reflect the values of our community--providing emergency assistance to congregants, funding meaningful Jewish programs, and contributing to charities in need. It is traditional to donate in appreciation for Rabbi Widzer's role in life cycle events, or to honor or remember a loved one in a way that uplifts others.
THE DAVID KLEINMAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING Fund
The fund is used to defray the costs of supporting lay leaders' attendance at URJ Biennial and other leadership development-related conferences.
THE DONNA W. COURTNEY MEMORIAL MUSIC Fund
The fund is used to bring Jewish musical guest artists to TBS to entertain, inspire, and delight our congreation. This fund was re-established in memory of Donna W. Courtney, long-time TBS member, leaders, volunteer and music-lover.
THE TEMPLE B'NAI SHALOM RABBI AMY R. PERLIN AND GARY L. PERLIN ENDOWMENT
Established in 2018, the Endowment honors the visionary leadership of our Founding Rabbi Emerita, Rabbi Amy Perlin, and supports the future of Temple B'nai Shalom and Reform Judaism in Fairfax County. Your contribution helps preserve Rabbi Perlin's legacy and sustains our vibrant Jewish community for generations to come.
THE RYAN Fund
Your contribution Established to honor the life and service of Ryan Jacob Cernohorsky, Sergeant, USMC and beloved TBS member, this fund supports organizations that provide mental health and wellness services to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families facing challenges related to their service.
