The purpose of The Fund (“The Fund”) is to: (i) strengthen community by providing resources to address needs in and help solve problems in the communities served by the Temple; (ii) increase the involvement of the Temple and Temple congregants in the communities served by the Temple; (iii) serve as a catalyst for social change; and (iv) exemplify Tikkun Olam.

We believe we are responsible as Jews and as individuals to participate in meeting pressing needs in our community and to help to build capacity in other organizations and individuals to meet these needs in the future. While we may not be able to solve all of the social problems in the world, we can become active supporters of those attempting to create better lives for vulnerable people by providing both financial support and technical assistance.

Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for “repairing the world.” In modern times, it has come to denote activities undertaken by or with Jewish communities to promote social action and social justice. In the context of The Fund, it refers to activities involving the active cooperation of members of Temple Rodef Shalom and other community organizations, regardless of religious or other affiliation, who share Temple Rodef Shalom’s commitment to working together to address all forms of injustice and misunderstanding that affect the communities in which our Temple members live.

The Fund will make grants to not-for-profit organizations to help the grantee organizations build capacity, leadership skills and experience that it can apply to developing new programs, funding sources, members, and partnerships embodying the principles of the concept of Tikkun Olam.  Funds from The Fund shall not be used to support ongoing programs of the grantee organizations. 

All grants from The Fund will be made in response to written proposals that are submitted to The Fund by eligible organizations in conformity with Temple Rodef Shalom Fund for the Community’s published guidelines, which are contained herein, and which are reviewed and approved by the Fund Advisory Committee.

When The Fund makes a grant, it will also appoint a Liaison Representative to the grantee organization.  The Liaison Representative will serve in this capacity without compensation. Additional members of Temple Rodef Shalom may volunteer their time to assist the grantee.

Upon completion of the grant, the grantee organization, together with the Liaison Representative, will submit a 1-2 page report to the Temple Rodef Shalom Community Fund Advisory Committee describing the grant’s impact.

If you would like to make a donation to help the TRS Fund for the Community, please visit our Donations page, where you can make an easy, convenient donation to the TRS Fund for the Community.  Just click open the Fund box and scroll down to the "Repairing our World" section.  Thank you!