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“The time has come to civilize ourselves by the total, direct and immediate abolition of poverty“
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
“…Teshuvah (repentance), tefilah (prayer) and tzedakah (charity) Can alleviate God’s decree.”
— The High Holiday liturgy- Tzedakah is a fundamental part of the Jewish way of life. Giving tzedakah is an almost instinctive Jewish response to express our gratitude to God.
- Sages affirm that tzedakah is the highest of all commandments, equal to all of them combined.
- According to Jewish tradition, Jews give at least ten percent of their income to charity. Jewish homes commonly have a pushke, a box for collecting coins for the poor.
- While Jewish generosity is not limited to Jewish causes, helping Shirat haNefesh flourish requires a tremendous amount of commitment … including your financial support.
- A classic Jewish custom is to make a special donation to the synagogue in memory of a loved one on their yahrtzeit or to honor a special occasion.
If you have any questions about suggested donation amounts or opportunities for directed donations, please call 240-292-9450 or send an email to donations@shirathanefesh.org.
Shirat HaNefesh is recognized as a 501(c)(3) religious organization. Contributions may be fully tax deductible as charitable donations. Please consult your tax advisor. A donation letter will be issued for contributions at the request of the donor. Send your donation check to: Shirat HaNefesh PO Box 8681, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8681 OR click the “Donate” button to contribute via credit card.
Our Wishlist
| School Scholarship (1 child) | $1,000 |
| Annual Creative retreat | $2,000 |
| Scholar in residence | $2,000 |
| Artist in residence | $2,000 |
| New Sukkah | $750 |
| Facebook ads for six months | $1000 |
| Humashim (Torah books) or other prayerbooks | $36 each |
| Musical ensemble for Shabbat and/or holiday services | $600 per occasion |