Donations
General Fund
All contributions to the synagogue are deposited in the General Fund unless otherwise specified. The General Fund is used to cover all the regular day to day expenses of running the synagogue.
Charity Fund
Contributions to the Charity Fund come mainly from the tzedakah placed in the “pushka” (charity box) by our daily minyan, but other directed contributions are welcome. The Charity committee meets regularly to distribute a portion of the deposits in this Fund to various charitable organizations.
Torah Fund
The Torah Fund is used to pay for all necessary Torah repairs, as well as required maintenance or repair to the Torah covers, silver, and any other Torah accessories.
Benevolent Fund
The Benevolent fund is to help people in the community who are in temporary need of minor financial assistance. A small committee of three individuals evaluates applications and distributes funds as appropriate.
Tree of Life Leaves $250 - names inscribed on a golden leaf and mounted on the tree of life on the wall in the buidling lobby
Purim Greeting Cards - $2 per name adds your name to a Purim Greeting post card sent to designated person(s). Lists for 2009 Purim cards have been distributed - absolute deadline for remittance is February 20th. Please call the office if you want to participate and have not received a list of names - we can send a greeting to anyone you wish, they do not have to be on our list.
Rosh Hashana Greetings - High Holiday greetings to family, friends, neighbors or the entire community are printed in the appropriate September or October Center Light - $18
Occasion Cards $5 - All occasion cards acknowledging your donation to the synagogue will be sent at your request. Cards are: “In Honor of”, “In Memory of”, and “For the Return to Good Health of”.
Trees Planted in Israel - purchased on your behalf from the Jewish National Fund for $12. Available for “in honor of” or “in memory of”, notification sent to designated person or charity.
New! Order Israeli Judaica on-line at www.treasuresofsolomon.com and designate the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center in Bronx, NY as your affiliated synagogue and 12% of your purchase will automatically be donated to us.