Annual Fund

Supports all Beth El programming beyond membership dues.

Bertha Bergman Library Fund

Maintains and improves our library collection and space.

Building Maintenance Fund

Covers major repairs and upgrades to synagogue facilities.

Cemetery Fund

Supports upkeep of the Durham Hebrew Cemetery. 

Chevra Kaddisha

Covers expenses related to end-of-life rituals and support.

Earl and Gladys Siegel Endowment Fund

Builds long-term financial stability for Beth El’s future.  Earl and Gladys Siegel (z"l) founded the Endowment Fund in 2000, and it was named in their honor in 2011.

Education and Youth Director’s Discretionary Fund

Supports youth education programs and provides need-based assistance.

Elaine Perilstein Memorial Fund

Funds learning on Jewish women, spirituality, and scholar-in-residence programs. Elaine Perilstein (z"l), for whom the fund is named, passed away in 1998. She was a passionate and loving soul with a deep commitment to cultivating the beauty and spirit of Jewish life and to the recognition of the equal status of men and women.

Eric Pas Jewish Camp Scholarship Fund

Helps Beth El youth attend Jewish summer camps. Michele Pas founded the fund in 1998 in memory of her husband Eric Pas (z"l). Eric and their sons were fortunate to have attended Jewish camps throughout their middle and high school years. 

General Fund

Supports day-to-day needs of the congregation.

Gilbert Katz Education Fund

Provides scholarships for religious school tuition.

Kiddush Sponsor

Covers the cost of sponsoring a kiddush after services.

Landscaping Fund

Enhances and maintains Beth El’s outdoor spaces.

Lifelong Learning Fund

Funds adult education and guest scholars.

Mary Berman Technology Fund

Supports technology upgrades for worship and learning.

Mitzvah Fund

Supports social action programs at Beth El and in the community.

Men of Beth El (MoB)

Funds programs organized by the Men of Beth El.

Orthodox Kehillah

Supports Orthodox Kehillah programs, materials, and services.

Prayer Book Fund

Purchases siddurim and chumashim for synagogue use.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Enables Rabbi Greyber to assist individuals and support special projects. Ways in which this fund has been used in the past are to encourage community-wide Jewish cultural programming and community observances, and to support ongoing rabbinic learning.

Sager Visiting Scholar Fund

Brings in guest teachers and scholars in honor of Rabbi Sager (z"l).

Sam and Jeanette Fink Programming Fund

Supports unique programs like Healing Yoga and other community offerings. The Fink fund was created in memory of Sam R.R. Fink (z’l), who was born in Poland in 1912. He and his wife Jeannette (z’l) joined Beth El in 1940 and remained active members throughout their lives.

Sandra Lazarus Youth Activity Fund

Funds youth programs like AlephBet, Pre-Kadima, and Kadima.

Sisterhood

Supports programs organized by Beth El Sisterhood.

Talmud Torah Fund

Funds special projects and needs in the religious school.

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