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5773 (2012-13)
Annual Appeal Chairs
Debbi & Scott Levine

CBE Executive Director
Linda Eisinger

 

Everyone with their own gift, according to what they can give, commensurate with the blessing that the Lord your God has given you.

Deuteronomy 16:17

 

 

Beth Emeth Annual Appeal

From CBEpedia, the free encyclopedia

The Beth Emeth Annual Appeal is the primary fundraising effort used to balance the financial needs of the synagogue with what is received from member dues. This campaign of voluntary giving provides the single greatest source of non-dues income, and enables Beth Emeth to continue to be a warm and welcoming full-service Conservative synagogue that's Here Today, and Here Tomorrow.

Etymology

“Annual Appeal”, derived from “Annual” (from 14th c. Latin an-nus, or “year”), and “Appeal” (from Old French apeler, to call out to; also form the Latin appellō, or "plea".)

Scholars argue the existence of an alternative origin (from the Yiddish, “Nu? You want I should daven in the dark? Write a check already!”)

 

Goals

    • Meet established Annual Appeal fundraising goal of $150K (Thanks to you we've reach our goal for
      2012-13, but the campaign is officially open until April 30 and additional support is always welcome!)
    • Continue to increase participation by congregants

Why We Donate

Annual Appeal donations allow the synagogue to provide necessary services to the community while allowing dues to remain at a reasonable level. Through the generosity of donors, CBE continues to be a place to

  1. Worship together

  2. Learn together

  3. Celebrate together

  4. Find comfort and support in times of need

Annual Appeal Co-Chair Scott Levine explains the importance of the Annual Appeal on Yom Kippur 5773.

Ways to Donate

Donations can be made All Year Long, and it's easy to do!

  1. Going green? Donate online below

  2. Prefer paper? Stop by the office or mail a check to 12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA 20171 (just label it "Annual Appeal" and let us know if you want your donation to be anonymous.)

  3. Take joy in tradition? Fold down the tab on your High Holiday pledge card

Tzedakah in Judaism

Tzedakah is a Hebrew word literally meaning righteousness but commonly used to signify charity. In Judaism, tzedakah refers to the religious obligation to do what is right and just, which Judaism emphasizes are important parts of living a spiritual life. Unlike philanthropy or charity, which is voluntary, tzedakah is seen as a religious obligation which all should perform. The act of tzedakah is in keeping with the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam--making the world a better place.

Recognition

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We recognize and thank you for your Annual Appeal donations, which help ensure that Beth Emeth will be "Here Today, and Here Tomorrow." As a small token of our appreciation, your name(s) will be listed on our attractive, new lobby display for the coming year (unless you request your donation to be anonymous.)

 

 

Online Pledge Form

I/We will pledge $

  Please list this gift as Anonymous

Name(s)  As you wish it to appear in recognition (if you checked "anonymous" it will not appear, but we still need to know who is making the pledge!)

Phone

E-mail

Payment method:

 Please add this pledge to my/our statement AND

Revise payment plan to include this amount

I’ll pay in full at a later date

OR

 I/We are sending a check to Congregation Beth Emeth as my/our contribution to the 5773 Annual Appeal.

OR

I/We will mail, fax (703-860-5647) or bring our information to charge this pledge to my Visa/Mastercard, or call (703-860-4515 ext 103) with credit card information.

 

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