Development

Welcome to JRF Development

Barry Nove — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:57:05 -0500

For more than fifty years,the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation (JRF) has been a strong voice for progressive Judaism and has played an important role in meeting the needs of the Reconstructionist movement. JRF is a leader in participatory Judaism and has helped the movement progress from its modest beginnings of four affiliated congregations in 1955 to more than 100 congregations today, representing over 16,000 member households.

The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation serves its affiliates by working with them to build Jewish communities that are democratic, egalitarian, spiritually and intellectually vibrant,and committed to Jewish learning, ethics, and social justice. JRF contributes to the Jewish people by promoting innovation rooted in Jewish tradition and supporting meaningful Jewish life in community.

The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation seeks to raise a total of $1 million annually. JRF is also seeking to establish an endowment to ensure the future of JRF’s programs and activities. Such resources would allow JRF to expand the services it provides its synagogues,expand its ongoing publishing program, and continue to strengthen the Reconstructionist movement.

Camp JRF:The Aaron and Marjorie Ziegelman Campus is the fulfillment of a longtime dream. According to a Brandeis University study, Jewish camp is the number one transformative activity for Jewish youth. JRF is in the midst of a $7 million Capital Campaign, which has initially allowed the organization to purchase the grounds of the 130-acre camp in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.

What can you do for JRF? Help JRF...

through your annual support,
joining a Giving Circle
joining one of JRF’s major gift societies
supporting specific JRF projects such as
- sponsoring a JRF publication
- donating JRF books to a synagogue
- giving to Camp JRF: The Aaron and Marjorie Ziegelman Campus,

For further information contact:

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
Beit Devora
101 Greenwood Avenue
Jenkintown,PA 19046
(tel.) 215.782.8500. http://jrf.org

Salute to Israel Parade: Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel

Jennifer Glowacki — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:09:36 -0400

Start: Jun 1 2008 - 1:00pm

End: Jun 1 2008 - 5:00pm

Register Online Now
The Salute To Israel Parade, the single largest gathering in the world in support of Israel, will celebrate the milestone 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel on June 1 on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

From its beginning in 1964, the Salute To Israel Parade has been a public affirmation of love and support of Israel, as well as an expression community among American Jews that transcends religious and political affiliations.

Reconstructionist congregations are invited to march together with affiliates from the JRF New York/New Jersey region. The parade will be held Sunday morning, June 1st and will make its way down Fifth Avenue from 57th Street to 79th Street.

The JRF affiliated congregations and individual Reconstructionist marchers will meet at 1:00 PM at the NE corner of 54th Street and Seventh Avenue. Once we gather there, we will walk together in our formation block to the Line of March (the parade line-up spot) that will be on 54th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue.

Please contact Melanie Schneider at 212.870.2483 or by email at JRFNY@aol.com.

PEARL - How Do We Run a Successful Congregational Fundraising Event?

Isaac Saposnik — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:36:47 -0500

Start: Apr 2 2008 - 7:00pm

End: Apr 2 2008 - 8:30pm

Join us for PEARL: Providing Education and Resources for Leadership.

Planning a fundraising event can be nerve-wracking: What will be successful? How much will members contribute? Who will organize the details? Will members resist being asked for additional funds? What is a reasonable scope for our event? Alleviate your nerves – and those of your congregation – by exploring answers to these questions, and more.

This session will be offered in-person for congregational leaders in driving distance of the JRF offices at Beit Devora (Jenkintown, PA).

Click here to register for this and other PEARL sessions.

PEARL - How Do We Run a Successful Congregational Fundraising Event?

Isaac Saposnik — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:55:33 -0500

Start: Feb 26 2008 - 12:00pm

End: Feb 26 2008 - 1:30pm

Join us for PEARL: Providing Education and Resources for Leadership.

This workshop is intended for communities with more than 250 units.

Click here to register for this and other PEARL tele-conference sessions.

PEARL - How Do We Run a Successful Congregational Fundraising Event?

Isaac Saposnik — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:54:39 -0500

Start: Feb 13 2008 - 12:00pm

End: Feb 13 2008 - 1:30pm

Join us for PEARL: Providing Education and Resources for Leadership.

This workshop is intended for communities with less than 250 units.

Click here to register for this and other PEARL tele-conference sessions.

Have you visited JRF’s Planned Giving Website?

Lisa Tuttle — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:52:43 -0500

New donor stories are going up every month. Perhaps there’s one from your congregation. Make a difference for your community and/or the Reconstructionist movement. Go to http://www.jrfplannedgiving.org and click on Donor Stories. For further information contact Marla Friedenberg at MFriedenberg@jrf.org.
and 215-885-5601, x. 28.

JRF's Planned Giving Website Set to Officially Debut in December!

Lisa Tuttle — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:29:06 -0500

The site soft-launched in June and has received more than 5,000 hits to date. Come see what all the excitement is about and learn how you can help your congregation and the Reconstructionist movement through planned giving.

Check out www.jrfplannedgiving.org today!

Giving Circles and Societies

Rabbi Shai Gluskin — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:41:45 -0500

The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation facilitates and provides support of its congregations and havurot, creating spiritual community, and strives to be inclusive and remain faithful to traditional Jewish values as a path toward developing a deeper spiritual connection.

Your unrestricted contribution to JRF’s annual Giving Circles and Societies strengthens our mission. Join the circle of supporters and become part of the growth of Reconstructionist Judaism. Help us strengthen our congregations,build exciting programs for our youth, develop resources for adult learning and tikkun olam and grow new congregations and havurot throughout North America and worldwide.

Patron’s Circle, $500

A complimentary JRF pocket calendar
Invitation to a special program in your area

Scholar’s Circle, $1,000

All benefits listed above, plus...
Provide five college students with JRF gift memberships

Chai Circle, $1,800

All benefits listed above, plus...
Dedication of a siddur (prayer book) to the synagogue or Hillel of your choice

Etz Hayim Circle, $5,000

All benefits listed above, plus...
Invitation to a JRF Leadership Retreat

Judith and Ira Eisenstein Society, $10,000

All benefits listed above, plus...
Dedication of additional four books,for a total of 5 siddurim (prayer books) to the synagogue or Hillel of your choice

Mordecai M.Kaplan Society, $25,000

All benefits listed above, plus...
Dedication of additional five books, for a total of 10 siddurim (prayer books) to the synagogue or Hillel of your choice

Giving Circle and Society donors will be recognized by level on the JRF website and in the annual report.

All donations are listed in U.S. dollars.

Planned Giving

Rabbi Shai Gluskin — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:43:19 -0500

Leave a Legacy to JRF and Your Synagogue By supporting both JRF and your synagogue in your will or estate plan, you can make a lasting difference.

To learn more about planned giving and endowment, please visit jrfplannedgiving.org.

The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation seeks to ensure the future of the Reconstructionist movement by encouraging the creation of endowment funds on both the national and local levels. Planned giving can take the form of:

Bequests
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts
Making charities the beneficiary of your IRA

JRF encourages you to consult with your financial and legal advisors to conduct a thorough analysis of your assets to determine what gift vehicle might be best for you and your family. Become a Member of the JRF National Dor L’Dor Program. All donations are listed in U.S. dollars.

Camp Operating

Barry Nove — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:42:53 -0500

Recent research has made it clear that Jewish camp is the most transformative activity for Jewish youth, creating a strong sense of Jewish identity and commitment in our young people. It is a life-changing experience,a lifelong inspiration to connect with and contribute to Jewish community. Camp JRF represents an investment in the future of the Reconstructionist movement and the Jewish People.

Dedicate the perfect special gift. View Camp JRF's wish list.

Camp Scholarship Program

A key precept of Reconstructionism is inclusivity. We are committed to offering the camp experience to every child who wants to come. We do this by offering sessions of various lengths at different price levels,and making scholarships available when needed. We invite individual members of the movement and congregations to contribute to the Camp JRF Scholarship Fund on special occasions. A lovely tribute card will be sent both to the donor and the family or individual honored by such gifts.

Annual gifts to fund full sessions include:

$1,800 sends a first-time camper to a special 10-day introductory experience
$2,700 covers the cost of one session
$3,600 covers the cost of a full summer

Project and Program Support

In order to keep camp tuition reasonable,Camp JRF’s annual budget counts on donor support on an annual basis. Project and program support may be dedicated in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one.

Sponsorships available $500 - $5,000

Available opportunities include:

Camp Play
Concerts
Arts and Music Programs
Sports Programs

In addition to our annual campaign for Camp JRF,we are also engaged in a Capital Campaign to raise funds to complete the purchase of our camp site and and renovate the facilities. If you are interested in considering a dedication or major gift, please contact JRF’s Development Department. All donations are listed in U.S. dollars.