Donations - General: Unrestricted donations that allow Shaarei to use funds where they are needed most and will be the most impactful. These donations support our professionals, programs and events, and maintaining our facility.
Afghan Resettlement Fund: This fund supports Shaarei Tefillah's Afghan Resettlement Project.
Book Donations: Donating a siddur or chumash supports our collection of prayer books. We also welcome donations to support the maintenance of our library. Please contact the office with any questions.
Chesed Fund: Shaarei Tefillah’s Chesed Committee strives to provide member families with aid and support in times of need, including death and bereavement, births, and Bikur Cholim.
Dues: These categories correspond with our membership tiers. If you are interested in joining our Shul or changing your membership category, please contact the office or our president.
Kiddush: As we continue to return to Shabbat kiddushim at Shaarei, we need weekly sponsors to help fund this wonderful opportunity for communal socializing. We have not yet put into place a new sponsorship cost structure, but in the short-term interim, we are looking to a model of many smaller sponsors rather than big sponsors. For $36, please consider being a co-Kiddush sponsor to honor a child’s birthday, an adult’s birthday, an anniversary, or any cause for celebration!
Maot Chittim: In the opening paragraph of the Haggadah recited at the Seder, we declare, "All who are hungry, let them come and eat." In preparation for the Passover holiday, it is age-old Jewish tradition to contribute generously towards funds that ensure that Jews in need have the necessary provisions for the holiday—food, matzah, wine, festive clothing, etc. Our Shul’s Ma’ot Chittim Campaign distributes funds to the Jewish poor of Boston and of Israel.
Matanot L'Evyonim: Leading up to Purim, we collect money for arguably the most important mitzvah of Purim - to give gifts to at least two needy individuals.
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund: A separate fund outside of Shaarei’s regular operations, this fund is for worthy causes and used at Rabbi Samuels's discretion.
Yahrzeit Donation: It is customary to make a charitable donation on the event of a loved one's yahrzeit.
Yizkor - Shavuot: Our Shavuot Yizkor appeal is in support of IMPACT ISRAEL's absorption of Ukrainian refugees. Impact Israel is the new branding of the Yemin Orde Youth Village, located on 77 acres atop Mount Carmel in northern Israel, and is home, school and safe haven to 450 at-risk and immigrant youth from around the world, including those displaced by the recent war.
