Consider becoming a member of the L'Dor V'Dor Society by making a Legacy gift to BHC. These gifts will increase our permanent endowment and can be made by a bequest in your will, a gift of a life insurance policy, making BHC a beneficiary of a retirement plan, or establishing a charitable remainder trust or gift annuity. There are many tax benefits to these gifts and would be a wonderful way to support BHC as part of your estate planning. Making the commitment now will establish you as a Charter Member of the L'Dor V'Dor Society and a benefactor of our Congregation. Naming opportunities are also available. For details, contact Jo Ann Windman, 410-764-1587.
Announcement of get well, thanksgiving, special occasion and in memory offerings are announced at Shabbat services and subsequently printed in the Temple Bulletin. Minimum contribution $15. BHC members may contribute an offering by calling the Temple Office, 410-764-1587, or by e-mailing Offerings@bhcong.org with the necessary information, and charging donations to their account. Others may contribute by mailing a check to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Attention: Contributions, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208-5490.
A new piece of art has been installed in the lobby by the Hoffberger
Chapel entrance: The Simcha Tree of Life. You can commemorate a current
or past simcha - birth, bris or naming, Bar or Bat Mitzvah,
confirmation, graduation, wedding or anniversary - in your life or the
life of your family by purchasing leaves that will be engraved and
mounted on the Tree. Each leaf costs $180.00. Please contact Sally
Palmbaum at 410-764-1587, ext. 236 for more information.
BHC members may contribute to these funds by calling the Temple Office, 410-764-1587, or making a secure donation on-line. Others may contribute by mailing a check to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Attention: Resource Development Funds, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208-5490. The name of the fund should be noted on the check. The funds listed below have a minimum contribution of $25 unless otherwise noted.
Mina S. and Arthur Abraham College Fund
Purchases mezzuzot for graduating college seniors and supports other initiatives related to BHC's college-age youth.
The Behrend Livingston Special Needs Fund
Supports educational, recreational and social programs for children with special needs in the Baltimore Jewish community.
Sol C. and Sonia Berenholtz Book Fund
Purchases large print and audio books for the use of the Julius and Doris Myerberg Library and for religious books for the use of Congregants at services.
The Ralph A. Brunn Peace Fund
To foster healthy and peaceful Jewish and Arab relationships.
Sara and Edward Eliason Scholarship Fund
Funds scholarships for trips to Israel & other student trips of Jewish content.
Dorothy and Samuel Epstein Membership Fund
Helps families in need of support to cover membership dues.
Douglas & Hilda Perl Goodwin Music Fund
Supports musical programs at BHC, commissioning & recording of liturgical music, and the purchase of musical equipment.
Alice Hecht Memorial Fund
Sponsors a continuing adult education forum with topics of interest to the Congregation and members of the Sisterhood.
Irene Gogel Transportation Fund
Offers transportation services to Congregants who have no alternative means of attending BHC services and activities, at no charge to Congregants.
Judaica Museum Fund
Purchases and maintains symbols and artifacts for the Judaica Museum located in the hallway to the right of the Chapel and in the Hoffberger Gallery hallway.
Bernice S. Kramer Memorial Fund
Supports an annual Sisterhood program, perpetuating the memory of and reflecting the many interests of Bernice S. Kramer, with maximum access to Sisterhood members.
Library Endowment
This fund requires a minimum donation of $2,000 payable over five years. These gifts supplement the operating costs of the Julius & Doris Myerberg Library. Donors are recognized in a special area within the Library.
Library Gifts
Purchases books and other appropriate materials for the Julius & Doris Myerberg Library.
Lieberman Memorial Lectureship Fund
Funds annual lectures and other programs in the Congregation to memorialize Rabbi Morris Lieberman.
Estelle & Kayton Moses Mitzvah Day Fund
Provides funds for Yom Mitzvah.
Celia & Samuel Novick Children's Book Fund
Purchases books for children to be used by BHC Religious and Day Schools, to be housed in the Julius & Doris Myerberg Library.
Boris O'Mansky Youth Leadership Fund
Promotes the development of future leaders in Reform Judaism by sponsoring youth scholarships to national conferences and workshops.
Prayer Book Gifts - $50 minimum
Purchase copies of Mishkan T'filah. A bookplate will be placed in each book purchased.
The Cantor Joseph & Sylvia Rosenfeld Multi-Media Fund
Provides enriching specialized Judaic musical materials, such as books, records, tapes, films and discs for our schools, and for the entire Congregation. Located in the Julius & Doris Myerberg Library, the Rosenfeld Music Fund has been established in honor of Sylvia and Cantor Emeritus Joseph Rosenfeld.
Sanctuary Seat Endowment Fund
A seat in the Sanctuary may be dedicated to commemorate a special occasion or honor the memory of a loved one. An endowed seat serves both as a timeless tribute and a source of support for our Congregation. Seats may be endowed on the main floor of the Sanctuary for $1000; side and balcony locations are $750 per seat, payable over three years. Contact Sally Palmbaum, 410-764-1587, ext. 225, or spalmbaum@bhcong.org, to learn more about establishing this unique tribute.
The Lois Rosenfield Caring Fund
Supports the Family Concerns Committee, in consultation with the Rosenfield family.
Anne and Harry A. Veditz PreSchool Camp Fund
Offers young children an opportunity to begin their camping experience in a warm, nurturing Jewish environment.
Selma T. and Joseph Wagner Fund for Worship Enhancement for the Disabled
Enhances worship for members of the Congregation with disabilities.
Torah Commentary Gifts - $75 minimum
Purchase the Union for Reform Judaism's The Torah: A Modern Commentary for use by Congregants at services and study sessions. A bookplate will be placed in each book purchased.
Norma and Boris Yaffe Torah Mantle Fund
Purchases, repairs & maintains the Torah mantles of the Congregation.
Youth Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for students in our Religious School to attend special youth programs which promote Jewish identity and knowledge, including trips to Israel and Youth Camps.
The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew Scholarship Funds
The Leonora K. Edlow PreSchool Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending the E.B.Hirsh Early Childhood Center.
George Epstein Day School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
The Sylvia and Hyman Federman Day School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
The Getzov Family Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
The Ellinor O. & Allan T. Hirsh, Sr. PreSchool Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance to families with pre-school age children.
Anna & Ellis Hyman Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
Rabbi Morris L. Lieberman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides an annual memorial scholarship award named for the late Rabbi Morris L. Lieberman to be used to benefit future generations of Jewish leadership and scholarship in Baltimore.
The Eli and Yetta Miller Scholarship Fund
Provides for The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew students who have financial need. The fund was established in 2003 and has been a great asset to the day school.
Louise Robinson Millhauser Day School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
Nathan Patz Educational Excellence in Writing Program
A special program honoring Nathan Patz celebrating special strengths and abilities of The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew students in the area of writing. An annual workshop will be held to educate students in the area of writing.
Edward & Sandra H. Raskin Day School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew students.
Esther and Rabbi Murray Saltzman Day School Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarship assistance for students attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
Emily Dara Weinstein Day School Educational Fund
Supports teacher in-service education & training programs to promote excellent educational opportunities for children attending The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.
