Yom Kippur Appeal 5777

Dear Friends,

One of the hallmarks of our Ahavath Torah community is the pride we take in our inclusiveness. With skill and sensitivity, we are able to host various minyanim under one roof and provide a spiritual atmosphere to members of all backgrounds and ages. With over 700 families, our strength lies in our ability to maintain our cohesiveness.

Leadership plays a key role in meeting such challenges. Rabbi Goldin’s vision and warmth have set the standard for our community and have made our sense of communal unity a model for others. There is also the unsung leadership of our Gabbaim, who work week after week to ensure that our minyanim run smoothly and maintain their individual cultures.  Finally, there is the leadership shown by our many volunteers, who take the initiative and help keep us running every day.

Only with your support can we continue to make this unique model successful. Your donation will allow us to continue the programs and maintain the infrastructure on which we all rely.

For those able to go the extra step, we ask that you consider increasing your donation by either one category from last year or increasing your donation by at least 10%. Those making this increased commitment will be specially recognized.

Please display your support today. Make an early and generous contribution to the CAT 2016 Yom Kippur Appeal.

Ner Tamid Circle* (see details below)
Gold ($7,200 and up)                                      Pearl ($1,800 and up)
Ruby ($5,400 and up)                                     Silver ($1,000 and up)
Sapphire ($3,600 and up)                             Bronze ($540 and up)
Emerald ($2,500 and up)                               Contributors

If you have any questions or requests, Melody Sandor (msandor@ahavathtorah.org ; 201-568-1315 ext. 21) or any of our office staff will be happy to assist you in any way. They will be happy to take your pledge over the phone or greet you in person when you drop off your check.  You can also make your donation online by going to http://www.ahavathtorah.org/yom-kippur-appeal-5777.html.

*Ahavath Torah is instituting a new giving program this year called the Ner Tamid Circle.  Members make a single annual commitment to the synagogue (which includes membership dues).  Your Yom Kippur Appeal donation would be included in this single annual commitment.  Giving levels have been set at $10,000, $12,500, $15,000, $18,000, $25,000 and $36,000.  For more information about the Ner Tamid Circle, contact Bruce Brafman (beesymph@aol.com), Norris Nissim (norrisnissim@hotmail.com) or Lee Schwartz (leeelliotschwartz@gmail.com).

Yom Kippur Appeal Committee:  Bruce Brafman, Norris Nissim, Lee Schwartz

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Bruce Brafman, President      Norris Nissim, Chairman of the Board     Jeremy Fingerman, Vice President

Michael Ratzker, Treasurer    Joseph Dyckman, Financial Secretary   Marcy Cohen, Recording Secretary

Danny Federbush, Officer at Large