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Kehillot B’Yahad (KBY) was launched to
materially increase support for progressive congregations from
individuals. KBY congregations represent a collective approach to Jewish
values and practice that mirrors and makes whole a stream of Judaism
that we accept as consistent with our own modern traditions. We want to
show our support for pluralistic progressive Judaism and to make sure
those institutions that represent us in Israel have the necessary
resources so that they may build a stronger position within Israeli
society.
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Gift contributions of $360 (a KBY Associate) support one
Israeli congregation. Gifts at a "Friends" level ($180)
are combined and a $360 grant is made to one synagogue.
"Builder" contributions of $1,000+ are always directed to a
specific congregation for their capital campaign.
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KBY
will connect you to a synagogue in Israel or you can express your
support for a congregation you already know. (Why
let KBY select a congregation for you?)
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No administrative fees are taken from your contribution, including
the fee for credit card processing. KBY raises the funds for
administration separately from KBY membership, friend and builder
contributions. Only contributions earmarked for "administration"
cover KBY operating expenses.
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When you "Join KBY" and make a contribution, you will be asked where
to direct the funds, to a Reform or Conservative congregation in
Israel. When you process the Contribution you can indicate a
specific congregation, if you so desire.
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You
will receive contribution acknowledgement from KBY for your tax
records. For Associate Level contributions, your gift
will be acknowledge directly by the receiving congregation.
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All
Associate Level contributions are listed on the KBYonline
"Supporters" page, and Builder contributions are listed on the
"Be a Builder" page, unless otherwise requested. All
contributions are received with our grateful thanks and appreciation
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Builder's contributions of $1,000 or more are directed to the
synagogues with building programs, which you select and are earmarked
for their capital campaigns.
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You
may of course "join" (contribute to) more than one congregation or
make multiple "Builder" contributions.
You can direct questions to:
info@KBYonline.org or link to the
Contact KBY page to send us a message.
Why we encourage contributors to let KBY
direct their contribution
KBY wants to distribute, both fairly and equitably, contributions to
participating congregations. However, we ask you not to pick a specific
congregation, and here is why...
It is natural for those who are familiar with Israel to want to support
congregations where there is some association. Keep in mind, however,
that if you are a visitor to Israel and have attended services at a
Reform or Conservative synagogue, it was probably one in Jerusalem, Tel
Aviv or perhaps Haifa. Further, it was probably one of five out of a
total of 50+ R/C congregations in Israel. Please let KBY place your
synagogue contribution.
Of course, everyone has many reasons for participating in the KBY
project. You are the one to decide, and the KBY web site supports both
specified and unspecified congregational support.
All renewal contributions will naturally go to your affiliated
synagogue, if you agree to continue your support.
Why Support a Congregation in Israel?
Essential Reasons to Support KBY
Who is KBY?
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