Contributions to any of the Temple Avodah funds can be arranged by calling the Temple Office (516-766-6809) or clicking on this link to create an email.

It is often customary in the Jewish tradition to acknowledge a simcha or to remember a loved one by making a donation to the synagogue.  Temple Avodah offers a variety of donation opportunities.

Temple Avodah is pleased to offer opportunites for permanent rememberances.

Our Tree of Life. A beautiful artistic tree, prominently displayed in our Temple Lobby. A leaf on our “Tree of Life” can be purchased in honor of a celebratory or milestone event such as Bar/Bat Mitzvah, graduation or wedding, or just a way to say "I love you.". Etched in brass colored leaves for a lasting memory.

Memorial Plaques. Buying a memorial plaque that will be mounted on the synagogue wall provides a lasting remembrance of a loved one.  A seat plaque can also be mounted in the sanctuary for any occasion.

Our Walkway of Memories. Purchasing a brick on the “Walk of Honor” outside the entrance to the synagogue is another way of honoring/celebrating a loved one or remembering a special occasion. An ideal way to honor an anniversary, birthday, graduation or special event. It is also a perfect way to remember a friend or loved one who is no longer with us. Bricks are permanently etched. Available in single or double sized bricks. Click here for a copy of the order form that can be printed and mailed.

Temple Avodah also maintains a number of special funds to which donations can be made.  These funds were created in order to have resources available to help and, in some cases, sustain many programs and activities at Temple.  When a donation is made to one of these funds, the donor’s name is listed in the monthly Temple Topics publications that is distributed to our congregation and, if requested, an acknowledgement is sent.  Following is a list of the various funds and a brief description of each.

Simcha/Memorial Fund: provides for improvements and up keep of the sanctuary

Amanda Rose Kanowitz Children’s Library and The Alan M. Katz Library Fund: provides for the purchase of new materials and for the maintenance of the library facilities

Music Fund:  helps support musical programs at Temple

Anita Berger Campership Fund:  helps in sponsoring a child from our Religious School to attend a summer camp program

Education Fund:  provides funding to support programs and trips administered by our Religious School

Lillian Klein Adult Education Fund:  provides funding for adult education programs, including guest speakers and Scholar-in-Residence programs

Rabbi Philmore Berger Leadership Development Fund:  provides fundings for activities, seminars and programs designed to aid in the development of current and new Temple volunteer leadership

Raymond Heettner Endowment Fund:  enriches education and travel opportunities for children in the Religious School

Joan & Erwin Kombert Gardens Fund: helps in funding landscaping at our facility

Sacred Prayer Book Fund:  purchases new prayer and Torah books

Capital Campaign Fund:  used to fund the cost of the renovation of our facility

For further information about how to make a donation, please contact the Temple office at (516) 766-6809.