Join our Circle. Strengthen our Synagogue.
Temple Emanuel Benefactors, a community of donors that lead with their
philanthropy, contribute at an annual level above regular membership dues to
help sustain our synagogue and ensure its growth. As a Benefactor, the
impact of your support is felt in every area of temple life.
Your gift is a meaningful way to demonstrate your commitment to our temple
and enables us to:
Bridge the gap between membership-based income and
operating expenses. Dues, tuition, and fees cover only a portion of
the temple’s annual operating costs; we depend on Benefactors to
help close this gap.
Maintain an open tent, allowing access and
welcoming all interested members, regardless of financial means.
Uphold the highest standards of programming,
learning, and worship.Respond to the needs of our community.
Giving Levels | Benefits & Recognition* |
Guardian $5,400/year (or $450/month) | Four complimentary guest High Holy Day tickets Four complimentary Passover Seder tickets A special Guardian group gathering |
Champion $3,600/year (or $300/month) | Two complimentary guest High Holy Day tickets Four complimentary Passover Seder tickets |
Sustainer $1,800/year (or $150/month) | Two complimentary guest High Holy Day tickets Two complimentary Passover Seder tickets |
Patron $540/year (or $45/month) | Two complimentary guest High Holy Day tickets |
| Contributor $180/year (or $15/month) | *All Benefactors receive community-wide acknowledgment of their generosity and an invitation to an annual celebration of Benefactors. |
Special thanks to our growing circle of 2024-2025 Benefactors Society members (as of 10/28/24)
| Anonymous (3) David and Rebecca Abbott Philip and Susan Abraham Martin and Lori Aronovitz Stephen Alepa and Nancy Kashanek Sheldon Aronson The Bargar Family The Beetham Family Michele and Evan Belansky Debbie S. and Harry Bernheim Julie and Gary Bernstein Gale Cogan Cindy and Dana Cohen Diane and Alan Cohen Allen and Joyce Danis Lisa and Geoff Edelson Suzanne and Michael Emmi Amy and Barry Finegold Sondra and Michael Finegold Neil and Susan Fineman Lew and Helene Gack Scott Fink and Christine Genaitis Steven J. Fox and Family Candy and Ken Frankel Michelle and David Gamliel Lori and Sam Gerber Wendy and Jay Giblin Maxine Glassman Ian and Allison Glick Elliot R. and Jeri Werner Goldberg Alexander and Linsey Goldman Donna Greenberg Barbara and Elliot Hacker Ken and Sally Heffron Toby Hodes Barbara and Eric Holstein David and Susan Holzman Robin and Steve Kahan | Dana, Matt, Ben, Jake and Hayley Katz Elliot and Donna Katzman The Lann Family Andy and Karen Lazar Joel and Jean Leider Susie and Dave Novick Andy and Leslie Malis Robin and Scott Mallory Stephen and Judy Messinger Renee and David Metsch The Thyresson and Murray Family Max and Hilda Perlitsch Gary and Linda Portnay Miriam and Jeffrey Queen Amy and Stan Riemer Holli and Neal Roberts The Satlow Family Eric and Jennifer Schutzbank Eric and Maureen Schwartz Laurie and Steve Schwartz Amy Sebell The Segal Family Marcy and William Shack Michael and Karen Shapiro The Shenker Family Beth and Art Shiro Don and Debbie Silberstein Jennifer and Sunny Srivastava The Strauss Family Beth and Howie Swartz The Tamarro Family Howard and Melodie Teich David, Meryl, Leah and Brianna Trachtenberg Rachel Perlitsh Turner Steve and Jane Waldman Ruth Weiner Rob and Vanessa Weisman Gerri and Jeff Weiss Jennifer Willford |
With appreciation of our 2023-2024 Benefactors Society members
| Anonymous (4) David and Rebecca Abbott Stephen Alepa and Nancy Kashanek Sheldon Aronson The Bargar Family The Beetham Family Debbie S. and Harry Bernheim Gale Cogan Dana and Cindy Cohen Diane and Alan Cohen Lisa and Geoff Edelson Suzanne and Michael Emmi Eric and Becky Epstein Amy and Barry Finegold Neil and Susan Fineman Leslie and Paul Finger Scott Fink and Christine Genaitis Steven J. Fox and Family Candy and Ken Frankel Lew and Helene Gack Michelle and David Gamliel Lori and Sam Gerber Ian and Allison Glick Elliot R. and Jeri Werner Goldberg Alexander and Linsey Goldman Barbara and Elliot Hacker Ken and Sally Heffron Toby Hodes Barbara and Eric Holstein Susan and David Holzman Robin and Steve Kahan Dana, Matt, Ben, Jake and Hayley Katz Elliot and Donna Katzman Ann and Herb Kazer | Jamie and James Kitces Karen and Steve Krichmar The Lann Family Joel and Jean Leider Robin and Scott Mallory Stephen and Judy Messinger Renee and David Metsch Murray and Thyresson Families Susie and Dave Novick Dara and Philip Obbard Alex and Rochelle Pawlowski Hilda and Max Perlitsh Gary and Linda Portnay Amy and Stan Riemer Holli and Neal Roberts Steve and Sandy Rosenbach The Satlow Family Eric and Maureen Schwartz Laurie and Steve Schwartz Amy Sebell The Segal Family The Shenker Family Don and Debbie Silberstein Jennifer and Sunny Srivastava The Strauss Family The Tammaro Family David, Meryl, Leah and Brianna Trachtenberg Rachel Perlitsh Turner Steve and Jane Waldman Ruth Weiner Sandra and Barnet Weinstein Gerri and Jeff Weiss Debbie Williams |
FAQs
How can I make a gift?
You can make your gift via check, credit card, ACH, donor-advised fund or stock. Note that we will not issue invoices for Benefactor gifts. Donors are responsible for completing their Benefactor payments for this giving year by June 30th.
May I make a gift to the Benefactors Society via my donor-advised fund?
Yes! It’s increasingly common for Temple Emanuel supporters to give through a donor-advised fund (DAF) – a charitable investement account that makes it easy to support Temple Emanuel while reaping tax benefits. You may recommend grants from your DAF to Temple Emanuel each year – or whenever you’d like to make a difference. Please note that our full legal name is “Congregation Temple Emanuel of Andover Massachusetts” and our EIN is 04-2104033.
Do I need to make a one-time payment or may I fulfill my gift in
incremental payments?
You can make your gift with a one-time payment or set up a recurring monthly/quarterly payment with a credit card or by ACH here. All Benefactor payments for this giving year must be completed by June 30th.
I gave to the 100th Anniversary Campaign. What’s different about giving to the Benefactors Society?
Many thanks for giving to the 100th Anniversary Campaign. The campaign raised more than $2 million to support our three fundraising pillars:
- Support Temple Emanuel’s long-term endowment for the future
- Sustain and expand lifelong learning and engagement
- Ensure our “home” is in order through building updates
Funds generated by the Benefactors Society support the temple’s annual operating budget; bridge the gap not covered by dues, tuition, and other fees; and allow us to welcome all who wish to participate in Temple Emanuel life regardless of financial means.
Can I choose where my money will be directed?
Funds generated through the Benefactors Society support the budget gap between dues, tuition, and other fees and, therefore, are directed to the General Operating Fund to support the temple’s annual operating budget. If you would like to make an additional gift toward a specific initiative, click here to learn more about how to do so.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What if I don’t need the additional High Holy Day tickets or complimentary Passover seder tickets (a benefit for Champion, Sustainer, Patron and Guardian Benefactors)?
If you do not intend to use the complimentary tickets to which you are entitled, simply do not request them when the registration forms are published in advance of the respective holidays.
Who may I contact for questions about becoming a Benefactor?
Our executive director is available to answer questions on becoming a Benefactor at (978) 470-1356 and via email.