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Supporting Temple Beth El
Temple Beth El is sustained by the commitment and generosity of our community. Through membership, annual giving, and special contributions, our congregation is able to nurture Jewish life in Riverside for today and for future generations.
From Shabbat and holiday services to lifelong learning, community programs, and moments of support during life’s most meaningful milestones, the life of our congregation is made possible by the people who care about it.
Membership provides the foundation that sustains synagogue life, while additional gifts help strengthen programs, maintain our campus, and support the many ways Temple Beth El serves our community.
Together, these commitments ensure that Temple Beth El continues to be a vibrant Jewish home for generations to come.
Ways to Support Temple Beth El
Support the General Fund
The most impactful way to support the services and programs of Temple Beth El is through contributions to the General Fund.
The General Fund supplements membership dues and helps sustain the full life of the congregation, including:
- Shabbat and holiday services
- Religious school and lifelong learning
- Community programs and celebrations
- Pastoral care and lifecycle support
- Security and building care
- The work of our clergy and professional staff
These flexible resources allow Temple Beth El to respond to the evolving needs of the congregation and community.
Join our Congregation
Membership is the foundation of Temple Beth El. Member dues support the core life of the congregation, including clergy and staff, worship services, educational programs, and the many gatherings that bring our community together.
Temple Beth El is committed to ensuring that everyone who wishes to be part of our congregation can belong. Our dues policy reflects this value, and no one is turned away because of financial circumstances.
In addition to dues, members contribute a facility fee, which helps maintain and care for the synagogue campus.
Members are also invited to make a voluntary pledge to the Tamid Fund, which helps ensure that Temple Beth El can maintain a full-time rabbi and continue providing strong spiritual leadership for the congregation for years to come.
Giving Opportunities
Temple Beth El is also strengthened through the generosity of members and friends who choose to make additional gifts to the congregation.
The most impactful way to support synagogue life is through contributions to the General Fund, which provides flexible resources that sustain the full life of the congregation.
Donors may also choose to contribute to a small number of designated funds that support specific priorities within the congregation.
Every Gift Matters
Every act of generosity helps strengthen Temple Beth El and ensures that our congregation continues to serve as a welcoming and vibrant center of Jewish life in Riverside.
Whether through membership, a gift to the General Fund, or support for a specific initiative, your generosity helps sustain our community today and for the future.