Celebrate through Tzedakah - Gifts of Time and Resources

Tzedakah, according to the Torah, is “equal to all other commandments combined.” Giving of charitable gifts is basic to Jewish tradition and is the traditional way for Jews to express their gratitude. Tzedakah— which literally means “justice”— is one of the basic tenets of living Judaism: helping to make the world better by helping others.

A child’s becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be an occasion to demonstrate your support of your synagogue community through Tzedakah and to share your gratitude for your family’s joy. Central Synagogue depends on the charitable support of its members to carry out its many programs, with donations responsible for over 25% of our annual budget. 

You can tailor your gifts to your family’s interests and ability. We strongly encourage all members of Central Synagogue to participate in our Yom Kippur Appeal, which supports the General Fund and helps offset the ongoing operational costs of running the synagogue. B’nei Mitzvah families are invited to sponsor the Oneg Shabbat on the Friday evening prior to the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Many families ask how to demonstrate their appreciation to the clergy. Each member of the clergy has a charitable Discretionary Fund to which donations can be made.

For more information about donations to Central Synagogue, please contact Daniel Nadelmann, our Director of Development, at 212-838-5122, extension 2021.