SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS
The following funds are either included as part of the Sinai Temple operating budget and/or contributed for the purpose designated by the fund title. Donations to these funds do not earn interest, and therefore, the entire donation can be used to further the fund's objectives.
If you wish to donate to one of the following funds, make your check payable to Sinai Temple. On the memo line of your check, write Donation: and the name of the fund. Example: Donation: Condolence Fund.
- Cemetary Fund
Purpose: for indigent burials and to repair historic monuments
- Condolence Fund
Purpose: to support the efforts of the Condolence Committee
- Alpiner Stern Flower Fund (Flower Fund)
Purpose: to provide the flowers that decorate the sanctuary altar on Friday evenings and holidays
Contributions to the Flower Fund are often made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion or person. At the conclusion of Shabbat, the flowers are taken to members who are ill or to families for appropriate occasions.
- Friends of Sinai Temple Religious School
Purpose: to help the Religious School meet its increasing financial commitments
Since tuition covers only a portion of total expenses of the two programs, contributions to this fund provide all members of the congregation, whether or not they are parents of children in the school, with an opportunity to support directly the Temple's religious education program, and to share in the commitment to sound religious instruction.
Minimum contribution to the fund is $25. To become a friend, make your check payable to "Sinai Temple FRIENDS."
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- Kitchen Fund
Purpose: to provide for the maintenance of Sinai Temple's kitchen, including periodic cleaning, as well as for the purchase of equipment and supplies; administered by the Kitchen Committee.
- Library Fund
Purpose: to purchase books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials for the Temple library.
- Memorial Plaque Fund
Purpose: to memorialize deceased family and friends of the Congregation
A Memorial Wall in the Temple lobby includes plaques of loved ones. Memorial plaques may be purchased for $325 each. Income pays for purchase, repair, and maintenance of the Memorial plaques and the Memorial Wall. Income in excess of immediate needs is moved each year to the General Fund.
- Museum Fund
Purpose: to acquire Judaica for ritual or education purposes, for adornment of the Temple, and for traveling exhibits; administered by the Arts and Acquisition Committee.
- Music Fund
Purpose: to support activities of the choir.
- Outreach Fund
Purpose: to develop opportunities for interfaith couples and Jews-by-Choice and their families to be integrated into our Temple community
Programs include discussion groups, education workshops, and library information including books, tapes, and videos.
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- Prayerbook Fund
Purpose: to purchase new or replacement prayerbooks, and for repairs of existing prayerbooks.
- Prayerbook Fund (Traditional)
Purpose: to purchase new or replacement prayerbooks for the Traditional Minyan.
- Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Purpose: to be used at the Rabbi's discretion for immediate use
Checks for this fund are made out to Rabbi's Discretionary Fund. Note: The Sudman Fund provides a way to arrange for long-term future support of this fund.
- Senior Transport Fund
Purpose: to provide transportation for members of the Jewish community who need such service; provided in conjunction with the Social Action Committee.
- Naomi Siegel Social Action Fund
Purpose: to assist local agencies in Champaign-Urbana in meeting their special program goals as well as providing assistance to Sinai Temple members who have particular needs; administered by the Social Action Committee.
- Toddler Fund
Purpose: to support preschool activities for the youngest members of the community.
- Torah Restoration Fund
Purpose: to provide funds to restore worn Torahs
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