Circle of Giving
At Temple Beth Sholom, philanthropy is more than generosity — it is an expression of shared responsibility for the community we cherish together. The Circle of Giving represents a remarkable group of families and individuals whose leadership support sustains the heart of our temple and school community year after year.
Founded in 2003 by visionary members committed to preserving the strength, accessibility, and future of our congregation, the Circle of Giving has become the backbone of our community’s annual support. Through gifts above and beyond annual membership commitments, Circle members ensure that Temple Beth Sholom remains vibrant, welcoming, and accessible to all who seek connection, meaning, learning, and belonging.
Their generosity allows us to:
- Ensure that no individual or family is denied access to Jewish life, spiritual connection, or community due to financial hardship
- Support older adults and longtime members navigating fixed incomes or unexpected challenges
- Sustain exceptional clergy, educators, and staff who inspire and care for our community each day
- Provide transformative Jewish learning and experiences for children, teens, and families
- Maintain a beautiful, welcoming campus that serves as a spiritual home for generations
- Strengthen the long-term future and stability of our temple community
Most importantly, the Circle of Giving reflects the very essence of philanthropy: caring for something larger than ourselves and ensuring that the community we love continues to thrive for future generations.
We are deeply grateful to every Circle member whose generosity, vision, and leadership make this sacred work possible.
Circle of Giving Membership
Circle of Giving recognizes full-time, full dues-paying members who make an additional annual contribution of $750 or more through their Annual Commitment to Temple Beth Sholom.
Families who are combined Temple members and full-pay tuition families of the Innovative School are also warmly invited to participate through an annual contribution of $750 or more.
COG Membership Type | Level | Engagement Opportunities |
Sustainer | $4,500-$5,999 | All benefits of standard membership; Invitation to one gratitude event; Recognition website, temple materials; discount to Purim carnival |
Guardian | $6,000-$9,999 | All Sustainer engagement opportunities and preferred seating at Temple meals |
Benefactor | $10,000-$17,999 | All Guardian engagement opportunities and invitation to two gratitude events; All temple events included |
Pillar | $18,000-$35,999 | All Benefactor engagement opportunities and premier seating at Sholomfest |
Cornerstone | $36,000+ | All Pillar engagement opportunities and invitation to annual leadership dinner |
Circle of Giving contributors are recognized below, in community publications, including HaKOL, in gratitude for their meaningful investment in our community’s future.
Thank you to all of our Circle of Giving members!
