Everyone whose spirit moved him came bringing offerings for the work of the Tent of Meeting. (Exodus 35:21)
Or Ami’s membership dues cover only the minimum annual expenses, not the full costs of running a synagogue. Additional contributions are always needed to help keep our activities going. Making a contribution to Or Ami is a wonderful way to honor a loved one’s memory or acknowledge a special occasion.
To discuss a gift, contact the Or Ami office at (804) 272-0017 or office@or-ami.com or make an online donation now.
Fund Descriptions
Endowment
- L’dor V’dor Fund. Or Ami’s endowment to ensure we thrive from generation to generation.
Operations
- General Fund. To help meet ongoing expenses for general operation of synagogue
Building Maintenance and Improvements
- Building Fund. To defray cost of major capital improvements
- Refurbishment Fund. To implement improvements to the building and grounds not covered by budget; to honor the memory of Herold Hofheimer
- Emergency Fund. To defray the cost of unplanned emergency repairs
Education
- Religious School Scholarship Fund. To provide, to families in need, partial or full scholarships for Religious School tuition; to honor the memories of Clara and David Sack and Margarete Hirsch
- Religious School Fund. To enrich programs/activities or other needs related to the Religious School; includes Suzi Burnside Arts & Crafts Fund
Worship
- Torah Fund. To purchase or repair Judaic objects to enhance services and festivals
- Music Fund. To acquire music and audio-related equipment to enhance services and special events
- High Holy Days contribution. To enrich or defray cost of these special services
Social Action
- Social Action Fund. To enable congregants to engage in projects to help the community through service and advocacy
- Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. To enhance the mission of the congregation as determined by the Rabbi
- Hineini (Caring) Fund. To support congregants through life’s challenges (illness, death of loved one, etc.) and celebrate their uplifting events
Youth Engagement
- OATY Scholarship Fund. To support OATY (Or Ami Temple Youth) members to attend and participate in local, regional, and/or national events; to honor the memory of Suzi Burnside