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Torah Fund

Each year, we are inundated with telephone calls from various organizations, UJA, UJF, the Opera Society, New Jersey Symphony, animal shelters, etc. Each group tells you how important their mission is and how much they need you. It is true; there are many worthy causes that need our attention, our support, and most of all–our money. We each must think carefully where to spend those dollars, which are allocated in our budget for charity and good causes. We would like to make another plea to you. As Jews, it is important that we stand up and be counted. As a conservative Jewish organization, Torah fund does not have as large a base from which to draw as some other groups. Therefore, it is even more important that we each contribute something. 

A gift of $5.00 from every family would go a long way in meeting our pledge for the this year. A gift of $18.00 from each family would put us over the top. Think how little it takes to make a significant difference in the world today. During the recent war with Lebanon, money from Torah Fund was used to send social workers to Israel to help people who were in shelters for weeks. This past war is an issue that to which we can all relate to since we watched TV each evening and witnessed the bombing and shelling in Israel. 

Last year, PBJC Sisterhood met and exceeded their pledge thanks to the generous contributions of about 24 women. We were awarded a certificate for having accomplished this wonderful feat. TODA RABAH to all those who gave so willingly. A special thanks to those who have helped us start our new campaign this year: 

Heddy Belman, Associate Patron 
Judith Cohn, Guardian 
Betty Crane, Guardian

The many salute these few. Hats off to these women for their generous help. No contribution is too small. 

A-M, call Jackie Fenton 
N–Z, call Marlene Scheinthal

Ensuring our legacy to future generations of Conservative Jews 

Give $18, $180, or any amount, and your contribution strengthens and perpetuates Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world! 

Become a Benefactor and receive the 5768 Torah Fund Pin which is three dimensional in a silver and gold tone, and depicts two women rejoicing toward the Hebrew word, Hallel, “song of praise”. 

It is our gift in recognition of your generous support.  Benefactor = minimum annual contribution of $180.

Receive your pin today and complete your pledge payments by June 1, 2007 . 

Torah Fund provides for:

Find out if your employer is one of 700 companies that will match gifts to educational institutions. 

(Your gift of $90 + matching gift of $90 = $180 Benefactor) 

Call your Torah Fund co-chairs to make a contribution Jackie Fenton: (Last name A -M) or Marlene Scheinthal: (Last name N - Z) 

DID YOU KNOW...

TUITION COSTS: at the Jewish Theological Seminary range from $10,100-$18,920 depending on the program which the student is enrolled.

LIVING COSTS: range from $10.900 to $17,410 depending upon whether the student lives on or off campus, is married, and/or has children.

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS: add between $13,170 to $15.880 more tuition for students enrolled in the joint programs with Columbia and Barnard.

While it may cost an individual student $37,380 or more per year for his or her education, it costs JTS much more than the amount it receives in tuition to educate its students. Your TORAH FUND gift helps to offset the difference. Participation in the Torah Fund Campaign is our way of keeping a higher Jewish education within reach of our future Rabbis, Cantors, Educators, Scholars and Lay leaders.

Please send your donation, a check made out to Torah Fund JTS. 

Remember that Torah Fund helps to ensure our future.

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