Annual Chai Fund - Temple Shir Tikvah

The "Why" of Chai: Click here for the Top 5 reasons to contribute to the Chai Campaign!

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We appreciate your support at any of these levels:

Shalom: $1 to $180
Mitzvah: $181 to $540
Mensch: $541 to $1,080
Chai: $1,081 to $2,160
King Solomon: $2,161 to $5,400
Queen Esther: $5,401+

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How to ensure the future of Shir Tikvah

Because Shir Tikvah is committed to all who wish to join our community regardless of financial ability, fundraising is essential to keep dues and tuition affordable for many of our members. Membership dues do not cover all our operating expenses. If your experience as a member has deepened your Jewish experience and strengthened your connection to the Shir Tikvah community, please help make that possible for others. By contributing to the Chai Fund, you are supporting Shir Tikvah's values of inclusion and diversity and the wide variety of innovative programs and activities that make our temple community so vibrant.

Your donation makes a difference, and we greatly appreciate it and the spirit in which it is given.

To donate online, use the form on the left.

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2024 Annual Report:

The Top 5 Reasons to donate to the Chai Campaign!

Reason #5: You Love the Music!

It's in our name! Shir Tikvah (Song of Hope) is where you come to sing with dozens -- and sometimes hundreds -- of others. When we join in one sweet voice we understand what the psalms mean when they speak of all the earth singing a new song. Our song connects us to the energizing power of hope. Think how central our singing is to Friday night services, High Holidays, or your children's music sessions at Learning Corps. Donating to the Chai Campaign offers the gift of music to all, regardless of their ability to pay full dues or tuition.

Reason #4: It's Joyful!

At Shir Tikvah, you'll find simcha (joy) everywhere you look. Showing up in community to share moments of joy is who we are. We party on Purim, we shake the lulav at Sukkot, we delight in the lights of Chanukah, we witness b'nei mitzvah and welcome babies and bless the wedding couple. The simple act of chatting with friends at a Shabbat oneg is cause for joy! And guess what? Jewish tradition teaches that giving is joyful too. It multiplies the simcha of those occasions, because you actively support the very thing that makes them special: the people. Our celebrations are not just for those with financial means; they are for all who wish to celebrate. Let's keep it that way for generations

Reason #3: For Justice

Shir Tikvah members are always pursuing justice. We understand that we are responsible to build a more just, healed world through acts of Tikkun Olam. Our members empower marginalized voters, equip imprisoned people with tools to succeed, advocate for fair housing, and so much more. Let us also not forget that lending a hand to our fellow TST members is an important act of justice. Lo alecha hamlacha ligmor, says the Talmud: it is not upon you to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.

Reason #2: The World is Changing

The pace of change seems to speed up each year. It's sometiemes frightening to live so keenly aware of the precariousness of the world around us. Shir Tikvah anchors us through these tumultuous times. Together we stay grounded, connected, and hopeful. We face difficult times with companionship and spiritual sustenance. With the generosity of our Chai Campaign donors, no one needs to be excluded from this fundamentally important community.

Reason #1: We're in it TOGETHER!

The amazing thing about being part of Shir Tikvah is that you are never alone -- especially when you donate to the Chai Campaign! Our congregation pulls together the voices, hearts, and spirits of over a thousand people. The Chai campaign is how we affirm that each and every one of us belongs, regardless of our finances. This genuine inclusivity is part of makes Shir Tikvah special. Join hundreds of fellow community members in building a welcoming and financially accessible Temple Shir Tikvah!