Tikkun v’Or Member Contributions: Three-Part Financial Structure
Congregation Tikkun v’Or raises funds through dues, gifts and fees. Our financial structure is inspired by traditional Jewish values of fairness, dignity, inclusivity and generosity.
Our “FAIR SHARE” DUES STRUCTURE recognizes the traditional Jewish belief that financial support of our religious institutions, based on ability to contribute, is an ethical obligation incumbent upon all. The concept of Fair Share provides a basis for matching your generosity with the ongoing needs of the Temple.
We welcome members regardless of income level with payment arrangements on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. A quarterly charge to a credit card is used by some to allow for the ability to manage a greater contribution. Dues, gifts and fees are all fully tax deductible. While no one is denied membership in Congregation Tikkun v’Or for financial reasons, we encourage you to give what you can.
DUES are assessed in two parts, the hetzi-shekel and fair share dues which are requested in July, at the start of our fiscal year.
- The hetzi-shekel portion ($90 per household) symbolizes the equality of all members in the community, regardless of income. The concept derives from the story told in the book of Exodus that Moses and Aaron collected a half-shekel from each of the Israelites as their first contribution toward building the sanctuary.
- The income-based (“fair share”) dues are 1.6% of household adjusted gross income. The sliding scale structure reflects our community’s commitment to justice and fairness. Our projected budget depends on members self-assessing and paying at the 1.6% level. As these are guidelines, we ask that you please pay as circumstances allow. To discuss your dues and financial circumstances, contact the presidents at presidents_24@tikkunvor.org.
- In addition, we ask you consider supporting our Nediv Lev matching campaign. Nediv lev translates as “generosity” or “giving from the heart.” This phrase comes from the book of Exodus where it is told that the Israelites offered materials for building the sanctuary with a “willing heart,” each contributing according to their ability. Nediv lev contributions are requested during our annual spring fundraising campaign.
