Giving

Temple Emanuel depends on the support of members and friends to sustain our inspirational worship, thought-provoking educational opportunities, impactful social action projects and exceptional musical programming.

A gift to Temple Emanuel is a meaningful way to celebrate life cycle milestones, honor a loved one and sustain our vibrant community. Whether you give to our benefactors program, support our general operating budget or donate to a specialized fund, your tax-deductible contribution to our congregation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an investment in the relationships that strengthen our community – with our faith, one another and the world beyond our walls.

If you have any questions about how to make a gift, please contact the Temple office at 978-470-1356. Our staff stands ready to connect you with opportunities for giving that advance your spiritual, financial and philanthropic goals.

100th Anniversary Campaign for the Generations

As Temple Emanuel celebrates our century milestone in 2020, we acknowledge the wisdom, vision and generosity of our founders and the cadre of passionate, committed clergy and lay leaders who—over the years—have built a strong, dynamic and rich center of Jewish life in the Merrimack Valley. The 100th Anniversary Campaign for the Generations is aimed at strengthening our financial position for long-term stability and ensuring that the important work of our Temple—and the values we hold dear—will continue for our children, our grandchildren and generations beyond. As members of this community, it is our turn now… and our honor.

Join in! Click here to learn more about the campaign priorities that will keep our Temple strong and enduring, and make your gift today.
Benefactors Society

Temple Emanuel is supported, in part, by our generous benefactors who lead through their philanthropy and contribute at a level above regular annual dues to help sustain our community and ensure its growth. With membership revenues and fees supporting only 70 to 75% of our annual operating costs, our Benefactors Society helps bridge the gap between membership-based income and ongoing expenses. Benefactors support our full spectrum of exceptional programming and help us welcome families regardless of means, maintaining the “open tent” pioneered by our ancestors.

You may donate to the Benefactor’s Society by cash, check, credit card, direct deposit or billing your Temple account. To give online now, click here. All contributions to Temple Emanuel are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Congregational Funds & Tributes

Throughout our history, Temple Emanuel has benefited from gifts supporting our General Operating Fund as well as additional funds and endowments dedicated to specific aspects of Temple life. Click here to direct your contribution to a particular fund or to make a tribute gift online. To contribute by check, please complete this form.

An inscribed leaf on Temple Emanuel’s Tree of Life provides another way to commemorate a life cycle event, honor friends or family, or memorialize a loved one with an enduring tribute. The beautiful, bronze tree is prominently displayed in our foyer between the chapel and multi-purpose room in our school wing. Copper leaves recognize gifts of $180, silver leaves recognize gifts of $360 and gold leaves recognize gifts of $540. To purchase a leaf in honor, memory or recognition of a loved one, download an order form.
Planned Giving

Making a planned gift to Temple Emanuel empowers you to invest in our future through the financial and estate planning decisions you make today.

There are many options that can enable you to leave a lasting legacy, make a meaningful gift, satisfy your financial concerns and offer you significant tax advantages. Please consult your legal and/or financial advisor about including Temple in your estate plans with a bequest, charitable trust, life insurance policy or other appropriate vehicle. To notify us of a gift to the Temple in your estate plans, please contact our executive director, Maureen Chapman, at mchapman@templeemanuel.net or 978-470-1356.