Wednesday, February 22, 2012
 

Fundraisers

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The Temple undertakes several fundraisers each year to help the congregation's financial bottom line. These ongoing programs and special events supplement income from membership dues and donations to our Endowment Fund or other Temple funds.

Our biggest fundraiser is the annual Corned Beef on Rye - Sure to Satisfy fundraiser, which since 2002 has been held in October or November. Each year, we've sold more than 1,100 sandwiches and attracted more than 100 volunteers for this socially and financially important event. Thank you to the generous sponsors who underwrite the cost of supplies.

You also can help the Temple with purchases of Kroger gift cards, Temple cookbooks and stars on the Simcha Wall Hanging. Other recent fundraisers included our Used Books Sale, chrysanthemum sale and a night out at Bob Evans with a percentage of sales going to the Temple.

Learn more about other ways to donate to the Temple.

  

Corned Beef on Rye - Sure to Satisfy

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Thanks to everyone who supported our 10th annual Corned Beef on Rye - Sure to Satisfy Fundraiser on Thursday, November 10, 2011. We appreciate our customers, volunteers, sponsors and, of course, our Chairs Alan Gilbert, Bonnie Pomerantz and Martha Replane.

Such a delicacy as a corned beef sandwich is hard to find in Fort Wayne. We're pleased to announce we sold more than 1,500 sandwiches in 2011. Customers enjoyed our new delivery service for orders of at least 12 sandwiches.


 
Proceeds from this congregational fundraiser help support operations at the Temple.

Please join us for our 11th annual sale on Thursday, October 18, 2012!
  

Temple Gift Shop

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Check out the Temple Gift Shop for lots of unique items, whether you’re looking for hostess gifts or something special for a b’nei mitzvah, birthday or anniversary. See us for Hanukkah, Passover and ritual items. Stop by Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. during Religious School or contact the office during the week. Questions or special orders? Contact Judy Cramer or the Temple office at 744-4245.




 

  

Yahrzeit Plaques

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Please contact the Temple office at 744-4245 if you’d like to purchase an individual nameplate in memory of a loved one to be displayed on the wall outside the Sanctuary. Plaques are $200. Lights are illuminated next to individual names on the anniversary of death and on Yom Kippur. Proceeds support the Temple's general operations.

  

Kroger Gift Cards

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You can help the Temple while doing your regular grocery shopping at Kroger and Scott’s. Purchase a Kroger gift card through the congregation in denominations from $5 to $500. When your card runs out of money, you simply reload it at any Kroger or Scott’s. Grocery gift cards are great presents for family, friends, students, teachers…anybody. They can be used to purchase anything, not just food. These act like pre-paid credit cards. And when the dollars dwindle, just reload the card at the store to begin helping the Temple again. No need to re-order. The cards can be used indefinitely by refilling them.

To order a card to benefit the Temple, simply write a check made payable to Kroger in the amount you want to spend. Drop it off at the Temple office at 5200 Old Mill Road. Please include your phone number and address. We appreciate your support since this is an easy way for everyone to help.

  

Treasures & Traditions

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Treasures & Traditions, the Temple's cookbook, features 300 mouthwatering recipes from the culinary mavens at Achduth Vesholom. Copies are for sale at the Temple for $18. Proceeds benefit our Religious School.

  

Simcha Quilt

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And You Shall Be A Blessing: A quilted wall hanging in the Social Hall celebrates special moments in the lives of Temple members. It features a large swath of fabric in beautiful blue hues and contains Stars of David embroidered with congregants’ simchas. Commemorate an anniversary, wedding, birthday, b’nei mitzvah, graduation, or other happy event by purchasing a large or small star for $360 or $180. Consider honoring a child, grandchild, spouse, family member or friend. Purchases benefit the Temple’s Endowment Fund.  Order forms are available in the Temple office. Thank you for your support of this lasting tribute to memorable and joyous occasions.

  

 

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