The giving of tzedakah is a mitzvah. We depend on the generosity of our congregants, of their families and friends, and of the community, to help us in our mission.
Community, Education & Programming Funds
Amanda Sham Resource Center for Children with Special Needs
Supports staff, educational resources, and programming for children with special needs.
Annette Braverman Technology Fund
Enables live streaming from our sanctuary, Zoom programs, remote webcasting, and electronic system upgrades.
Craig A. Fisher Memorial Fund
Provides support for students pursuing post-confirmation educational opportunities.
Don Dafilou Fund
Supports building maintenance and facility improvement projects.
Jackie Cheifetz “Chesed” Fund
Funds programs and activities of the Mensch Lab for children and teens.
Lincow Institute Adult Education Fund
Supports enriching adult education programs at Beth Am.
Music Fund
Funds musical programming at Beth Am and supports the professional choir during the High Holy Days.
School of Early Learning / Joyce E. Shotz Memorial Fund
Enhances early childhood education through special programming.
Hayley Jennifer Yarmark Fund for Social Justice Learning
Supports Tikkun Olam and social justice initiatives that help heal the world.
Torah/Torah Study Fund
Funds Torah study, scroll repairs, and beautification of our sacred prayer spaces.
Garden & Floral Fund
Supports the beautification of our sanctuary and surrounding grounds.
Discretionary Funds
These funds are used at the discretion of the clergy to support Beth Am and its extended community.
- Rabbi Robert Leib’s Discretionary Fund
- Cantor Elena Zarkh’s Discretionary Fund
Scholarship Funds
Julia Nicole Marder Camp Fund
Provides annual scholarships for children attending Jewish day or overnight camps.
Ostroff Scholarship Fund
Assists students financially during their b. mitzvah year or while pursuing confirmation studies.
Roberta z”l & Dr. Herbert Kronstadt Scholarship Fund
Supports b. mitzvah preparation for students with special needs.
Yetta & Joseph Brill Holocaust Scholarship Fund
Recognizes Mensch Lab students who work to preserve the memory of Holocaust
Diamond Simcha Wall
Celebrate a life event or honor a loved one with a meaningful tribute.
Donation: $500
Tree of Life
Your inscribed leaves honor your family's role in our community and commemorate the meaningful milestones of life — births, weddings, anniversaries, and loved ones remembered.
Donation: $250
Yahrzeit Prayer Dedication
Send a beautifully designed prayer certificate to offer comfort during mourning.
Donation: $36
Simcha Prayer Dedication
Send a joyful prayer certificate to celebrate a simcha or special occasion.
Donation: $36
Areivim Legacy Circle –an endowment fund through planned giving. Consider becoming a member by remembering Beth Am in your will.
Each of us shares in the sacred responsibility of preserving the future of our Jewish community. By making a legacy gift, you help ensure that Old York Road Temple-Beth Am remains a vibrant center of Jewish life for generations to come.
- A provision in your will or trust
- Designating a portion of your IRA or 401(k)
- Naming Beth Am as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
- Making other planned giving arrangements
For more information or to have a confidential conversation, please contact the office 215-886-8000.
Ner Tamid Society – Help Keep the Flame Alive
Membership, tuition, and program fees cover only part of our annual budget. The Ner Tamid Society helps bridge this gap, ensuring we can continue offering meaningful worship, education, and community regardless of one’s ability to pay.
Named for the eternal light that shines above the ark, the Ner Tamid Society reflects our commitment to keeping Beth Am a vibrant and welcoming place for all.
Donation: $1,800 enrolls you for a one-year commitment.
