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2018 REFRESH CAMPAIGN TEMPLE KOL AMI 15030 N. 64th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660 tkaoffi[email protected] TEMPLE KOL AMI Once, there was a chicken and a salmon who were best of friends. One day they were taking a walk together—well, not exactly a walk, since the salmon was swimming in the stream and the chicken was walking on the shore—when they came upon a restaurant. A sign in front of the restaurant announced that they were having a special on lox and eggs. The chicken turned to the fish and said, “Why don’t we stop in for a bite to eat?” The salmon answered, “No thanks. From you they want a donation. From me they’re asking total commitment.” Jewish fundraisers don’t ask—they tell you what you should give. In fact, that is the only thing two Jews can agree about: what the third should give to tzedakah! In the Torah, we read about Israel’s ancient system of taxation. Each year during the month of Adar (technically the end of the year), the kohanim would collect a poll tax from every Israelite of drafting age. Two things stand out about this practice. First, each per- son was required to give only a half-shekel, not a whole shekel. And second, every male, without exception, had to participate. The Torah says, “The rich shall not pay more, nor should the poor pay less.” A half-shekel is a relatively small amount of money. What happened if one couldn’t afford to pay? The wealthy person was not allowed to pay the tax for the needy person. Howev- er, the Talmud suggests that the wealthy patron could extend a loan or even give a gift to the needy person, and the needy person could then pay. In this way a poor person maintained his dignity and participated in this system of taxation on his own. I believe that the point of the half-shekel was twofold. It taught the people that every per- son had an obligation to maintain the community. There were no exceptions; if you were of draft age you had to pay. But by requiring only a half-shekel, the Torah teaches us that no one is required to do the “whole job.” If we all give a bit—the metaphoric half-shekel— then the needs of the community will be met. We learn that in order to build and refresh a community, it takes that one “half-shekel” at a time. We all have a job to do and a responsibility to meet. Even if there was someone who could afford to bankroll the entire congregation (it should only happen here), this would not necessarily be a good thing. The shared responsibility and participation of ev- ery individual is as important as the actual giving. The half-shekel was a way of teaching that the bottom line was not as important as the shared endeavor. There’s another lesson to be learned from the half-shekel. It is a powerful symbol of in- clusion. Giving the half-shekel is not just my responsibility; it is my right. No one should be left out. As a congregation, we’re not asking for a total commitment; only a half-shekel. And with each ‘half’ we grow stronger and stronger… So instead of saying, “Give until it hurts,” maybe our motto is, “Your gift makes a differ- ence.” Each of us has something unique to contribute. Together we can refresh our com- munity. Everyone has something to give. YOU can change our TKA world. Todah Rabah, Rabbi Schneider
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15030 N. 64th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660 [email protected] KOL AMI
Once, there was a chicken and a salmon who were best of friends. One day they were taking a walk together—well, not exactly a walk, since the salmon was swimming in the stream and the chicken was walking on the shore—when they came upon a restaurant. A sign in front of the restaurant announced that they were having a special on lox and eggs. The chicken turned to the fish and said, “Why don’t we stop in for a bite to eat?” The salmon answered, “No thanks. From you they want a donation. From me they’re asking total commitment.”
Jewish fundraisers don’t ask—they tell you what you should give. In fact, that is the only thing two Jews can agree about: what the third should give to tzedakah!
In the Torah, we read about Israel’s ancient system of taxation. Each year during the month of Adar (technically the end of the year), the kohanim would collect a poll tax from every Israelite of drafting age. Two things stand out about this practice. First, each per-son was required to give only a half-shekel, not a whole shekel. And second, every male, without exception, had to participate. The Torah says, “The rich shall not pay more, nor should the poor pay less.”
A half-shekel is a relatively small amount of money. What happened if one couldn’t afford to pay? The wealthy person was not allowed to pay the tax for the needy person. Howev-er, the Talmud suggests that the wealthy patron could extend a loan or even give a gift to the needy person, and the needy person could then pay. In this way a poor person maintained his dignity and participated in this system of taxation on his own.
I believe that the point of the half-shekel was twofold. It taught the people that every per-son had an obligation to maintain the community. There were no exceptions; if you were of draft age you had to pay. But by requiring only a half-shekel, the Torah teaches us that no one is required to do the “whole job.” If we all give a bit—the metaphoric half-shekel—then the needs of the community will be met.
We learn that in order to build and refresh a community, it takes that one “half-shekel” at a time. We all have a job to do and a responsibility to meet. Even if there was someone who could afford to bankroll the entire congregation (it should only happen here), this would not necessarily be a good thing. The shared responsibility and participation of ev-ery individual is as important as the actual giving. The half-shekel was a way of teaching that the bottom line was not as important as the shared endeavor.
There’s another lesson to be learned from the half-shekel. It is a powerful symbol of in-clusion. Giving the half-shekel is not just my responsibility; it is my right. No one should be left out.
As a congregation, we’re not asking for a total commitment; only a half-shekel. And with each ‘half’ we grow stronger and stronger…
So instead of saying, “Give until it hurts,” maybe our motto is, “Your gift makes a differ-ence.” Each of us has something unique to contribute. Together we can refresh our com-munity. Everyone has something to give. YOU can change our TKA world.
Todah Rabah,
Rabbi Schneider
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR OURCHILDREN—FOR THEIR FUTURE
YOU CAN CHANGE THEIR WORLD
2018 REFRESH CAMPAIGNTemple Kol Ami is committed to teaching our children to “Do Jewish” in this world. Our children are our legacy and we want their learning environment to reflect the joy and vitality of our congregation.
Twenty-five years ago, we built an Early Childhood Center using the modern industrial look of the time. Due to cost constraints, we had a strong physical framework for each classroom but inside each room was another story. There was no consis-tent storage or equipment that would enable our teachers to do their jobs in the best learning environment. Twenty five years later, our 27 early childhood teachers and our 20 volunteer Religious school teachers make miracles hap-pen for our children each day by doing the best they can do to create an environment that fosters achievement in crowded and old-fashioned classroom spaces.
Since the original buildings were constructed, the Early Childhood Center has grown by more than 50%. We now have more than 100 children registered. In addition, our re-ligious school (now at 230 children) use the same classrooms for learning each Sunday. We do not have the proper storage equipment to share the space between preschool and religious school. We do not have enough workspace in the classrooms to en-able our older religious school students to engage properly.
At the same time, we need to make sure that we fulfill the commitment to our budgeted 2018 Annual Fund. Our critical annual fundraising raises the 30% dif-
ference between our reasonably, age-based annual membership commitment and our budget for overall operations such as
air conditioning and heat and lighting and holiday celebrations.
We need to reinvigorate and modernize our learning spaces to reflect our caring, nurturing and child-cen-tered learning environment. We need to be able to show competitive, up-to-date classrooms to visiting, potential families.
2018 is the year when we, as a community, will REFRESH our classrooms and INVIGORATE our
budgeted Annual Fund to bring us into the future!
TIMINGOur plan is complete 10 classrooms during the summer of 2019 and 4 classrooms during the winter of 2019. There may be some adjustments to our regular schedule but since we are work-ing inside the classrooms, we have a schedule that will NOT shut our preschool down during our work period.
We will need to order cabinetry no later than January 2019, which makes our need to raise the cost of the project very time sensitive.
OUR CLASSROOM VISIONBeautiful modernized classrooms with new, custom cabinetry AND durable flooring that will last another 25 years.
Versatile storage organization that will enable Early Childhood Center and Religious School programs to share and flourish in each class-room space.
Bright and aesthetically pleasing walls and ex-hibit areas will open the space for collaboration, learning and movement in each roomNew equipment that will support the modern-ization of each room such as refrigerators, mi-crowaves, tables and chairs.
Beautiful spaces, in which children can quietly read, learn or move around and be creative.
YOU COULD NOT POSSIBLY FIND A
MORE LOVING, HAPPY ENVIRONMENT FOR
YOUR KIDS TO LEARN AND GROW.
PICTUREDleft: aging classrooms currently in useright: updated, re-energized classrooms
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OUR GOALEach classroom refresh will cost $50,000.
We have 14 classrooms = $700,000.Annual Campaign Goal for this year = $75,000.
Minimum Campaign Goal =
$775,000
GIVE THE SHARE THAT SHOWS
YOU CAREYour support shows appreciation for what TKA teachers and staff have done and how we will continue teach our children to “do Jewish” throughout their lives.
A donation to remember...
YOU CAN NAME A CLASSROOMUp to 5 families can name a classroom with a donation of $12,000 each (or more) per family to the Refresh Campaign. Your family name will be on a plaque in the classroom of your choice. Your donation includes a $1000 gift to the 2018 annual campaign and a $1000 sponsorship of the 2019 TKA Gala (two tickets to the Gala included).
OR BUY A BRICK With a donation of $2500 or more to the Refresh Campaign, a brick with your family name or child’s name will be laid in the classroom courtyard area.
AND DONATE TO THE 2018 ANNUAL FUNDYour name will be listed in the Voice, on our video in the lobby,
and on our website.
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ENCLOSED PLEDGE FORM BY
JANUARY 10, 2019.
Questions?Please contact
Nancy DrapinExecutive Director
[email protected] or (480) 951-9660
WE ARE THRILLED WITH TEMPLE KOL AMI! MY CHILDREN HAVE ONLY POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY AND LOOK
FORWARD TO ATTENDING EVERY WEEK WHERE THEY LEARN TO BUILD
A STRONG JEWISH IDENTITY WITH THE AMAZING TEACHERS AND SOCIAL
ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.
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2018 REFRESH CAMPAIGNYES! I/WE WANT TO REFRESH OUR CLASSROOMS & REINVIGORATE OUR ANNUAL FUND!COMMITMENT PAYMENT PLAN - GIVE THE SHARE THAT SHOWS YOU CARE
We thank you for your past and continued generous support of our Temple and our community.
In 2018 you have the opportunity to give in one of the three ways listed below. Be remembered—do something memorable!
GIVING OPTIONS
REFRESH CAMPAIGN + ANNUAL CAMPAIGN + GALAJUST ONE SOLICITATION THIS YEAR!
NAME A CLASSROOM. Up to 5 families can name a classroom with a donation of $12,000 each (or more) per family to the Refresh Campaign. Your family name will be on a plaque in the classroom of your choice. Your donation includes your gift to the 2018 annual campaign and two tickets to the 2019 gala on April 6, 2019.
REFRESH CAMPAIGN
BUY A BRICK. With a donation of $2,500 or more to the Refresh Campaign, bricks with your family name or child’s name will be laid in the classroom courtyard area.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
DONATE TO THE 2018 ANNUAL FUND. Your name will be listed in the Voice, on our video in the lobby and on our website. We rely on the annual fund to support our operating costs. Your donations are critical to our success.
Your support shows appreciation for our community, and how we will continue to teach our children to “Do Jewish” throughout their lives.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW
We understand that our contribution will be held in a restricted account that will be used only for the stated direction, and that the Board of Trustees of Temple Kol Ami will strictly adhere to our wishes.
We will fulfill the pledge for the campaign as agreed to the back of this form.
Signed____________________________________________________________ Date___________________________
PLEASE SEE BACK FOR ALL PAYMENT OPTIONS AND YOUR SPECIFIC PLEDGE
TEMPLE KOL AMI
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PAYMENT INFORMATIONWe are making a tax deductible gift to Temple Kol Ami
Check Enclosed Bank Draft Stock (contact Nancy Drapin) Philanthropic Fund (name)
Credit Card (there is a 3% administration charge with credit card use) Visa MasterCard Amex DiscoverCard Number Expiration Date Security CodeTotal Amount $Name of CardholderBilling AddressCity State ZipCardholder Signature
REFRESH CAMPAIGN & ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND GALA
Just one solicitation this year!
A payment in full is enclosed
I/we agree to pay this pledge in full no later than March 2019
I/we will pay this pledge in monthly installments by June 2019
I/we will pay this pledge in monthly installments by December 2019
NAME A CLASSROOM (this includes your 2018-19 Annual Fund and two 2019 Gala tickets)We are Pledging:
$_____________________________________________ (minimum gift $12,000)
We/I would like to name classroom #_______ (choose # 1 – 14)
please use the following name on the the plaque:
_______________________________________________
15030 N. 64th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660 [email protected] KOL AMI
PLEASE COMPLETE FORM AND RETURN TO
REFRESH CAMPAIGN / BUY A BRICK
A payment in full is enclosed
I/we agree to pay this pledge in full no later thanMarch 2019
I/we will pay this pledge in monthly installments by June 2019
I/we will pay this pledge in monthly installments by December 2019
We are Pledging:
$_____________________________________________ (minimum gift $2,500 per brick)
please use the following name on the the brick:
_______________________________________________
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
A payment in full is enclosed
I/we agree to pay this pledge in full no later than March 2019
I/we will pay this pledge in monthly installments by June 2019
We are Pledging:
$_____________________________________________ We understand that we may be solicited for additional gifts to oth-er Temple Kol Ami Fundraising projects during this fiscal year.
I (We) authorize Temple Kol Ami to automatically withdraw all financial obligations, including, but not limited to Membership Support, Religious School, Early Childhood Center, Youth Group and other donations and pledges owed to Temple Kol Ami from my Checking/Savings Account. This authority is to remain in effect until I provide written notification to Temple Kol Ami to discontinue the use of the account number provided. Additionally, should I need to change the authorized account number, I (We) agree to provide a new account number with a new voided check/deposit slip.
As a convenience to me, I hereby request and authorize the banking institution below (the “Bank”) to pay and charge to my account drafts on my account by and payable to the order of Temple Kol Ami, Scottsdale, AZ, provided there are sufficient collected funds in said account to pay the same upon presentation. I agree that the Bank’s rights in respect to such draft shall be the same as if it were a check drawn on the bank and signed personally by me. This authority is to remain in effect until revoked by me in writing and until the Bank actually receives such notice. I agree that the bank shall be fully protected in honoring any such draft. I further agree that if any such draft be dishonored, whether with or without cause and whether intentionally or inadvertently, the Bank shall be under no liability whatsoever. Should any draft not be honored by the Bank upon presentation, I understand that this method of payment may be terminated.
Please select which account you would like to use: Checking Savings
Name: _______________________________ Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________
Credit Card Authorization AgreementI (We) authorize Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center to process all financial obligations, including but not limited to, Membership Support, Religious School, Youth Group, and other donations and pledges owed to Temple Kol Ami on my credit card. This authority is to remain in effect until I provide written notification to Temple Kol Ami to discontinue the use of the card provided. Additionally, should I need to change the authorized credit card number, I (We) agree to provide a new credit card number either in writing or via telephone authorization.
VISA MasterCard Discover American Express
Name (as it appears on card): ________________________________________________________________________
Credit card number: __________ __________ __________ __________ Exp.: _______ Sec. Code: _____________
Credit Card Billing Address: _________________________________________________ Zip Code: _______________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Temple Kol Ami Automatic Payment
Checking/Savings Withdrawal Authorization Agreement
Please attach a voided check here.
2018 REFRESH CAMPAIGNTEMPLE KOL AMI
15030 N. 64th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-9660 [email protected] KOL AMI
Please complete this form if you are not presently utilizing a bank draft for payment and wish to pay your pledge through bank draft.
