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Donations

To sustain BCRC and realize our shared vision, we encourage and are grateful for all forms and all levels of giving. Donations will receive recognition based on the total amount donated during the year. Full details are provided for your information in our Guidelines for Giving.

Donation Categories

Donations can be made to the general fund or you may specify a specific fund or donation type:

Kol Nidre Appeal - Our annual appeal for giving at the High Holy Days. Donations go to the general fund.

Building Improvement Projects - Donations to a major project which has been approved by the Board of Directors or a smaller project (e.g. a microwave, playground equipment, furniture). This includes our special drive for $20,000 by December 31, 2016 for our facilities improvement!!! Include any details of your donation in the 'payment notes' section of your online donation.

Beth Chaverim Jewish Camp Fund to encourage the children of members of Beth Chaverim to attend Jewish summer camp. Established in appreciation of Rabbi Linda Joseph's service to our congregation.

High Holy Day tickets can be purchased with a donation. {currently unavailable}

Yizkor Service Book - It is considered an honor to  your loved one to make a donation to the temple in their memory at this time of remembrance. A donation of Chai (Life) $18.00 is suggested per name, to be published in our Yizkor Service Book.

The Torah Fund used to recondition and make Kosher any of our donated Torah scrolls

The Rabbi's Discretionary Fund from which our clergy can direct grants for specific uses

Brotherhood and Sisterhood donations.

Our Tree of Life was made and donated by BCRC congregant artist Cheryl Suitor.  Have your name or family name engraved on a leaf for a $180 donation or stone for an $1800 donation. Click here and add your dedication (50 characters for leaf or 100 for stone) in the 'payment notes'.
 

Program Sponsor - Funding donated to sponsor a BCRC event or program. Include details in the 'payment notes' section of your online donation. Click here for a list of suggested sponsorships.

Honors Donations - For a “triple chai” donation of $54, BCRC will honor personal family milestones or events and will include a mention in temple publications. Include the dedication details in the 'payment notes' section of your online donation. Click here to see some examples. 

How do I Donate?

You can make a general contribution, support a specific event, donate to a particular project or donate in recognition of an individual.

  • To make your donation online, just click here. You can also make a donation from your personal 'My Account' page (click on 'billing'). Choose 'payment is for donation' and then under 'type' choose either 'donation' for general fund or pick a specific category.
  • You can simply write a check payable to Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation designating how you want your contribution to be used. Mail to:

Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147

For information on large donations ($25,000 and over) and naming opportunities, please click here. For information on estate giving, click here.

Tax Treatment: Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Please check with your tax professional to determine whether you can deduct all or part of your donation.

Thank you for your continuing support of Beth Chaverim!
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