TOUCHING THE
LIVES OF ISRAELIS
Strengthening KBY congregations makes progressive Judaism more accessible
to the vast majority of Israelis who yearn for an
alternative to the orthodox approach to Judaism.
STRENGTHENING
THE JEWISH STATE
Contributing to KBY makes a positive statement to Israel about the value,
validity and authenticity of progressive Judaism by strengthening and
empowering the 50+ Reform and Conservative kehillot in Israel.
A beautiful poem:
What is a Congregation?
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What is a Congregation? |
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congregation is a harbor into which an anchor is cast
At a moment of inevitable silence
Before or after a storm.
A congregation is a seashell
Where one can hide
When the soul sinks down into the depths of the ocean.
A congregation is a song, a prayer, a dream
Where the spirit can sail forth, heavenward bound.
A congregation is a voice that calls out,
To reach up to the heavens
It tries again and again to cause us to make the decision
Between
indifference and activity.
Between spiritual improvement and oblivion.
Between kindness and sinfulness.
A congregation is togetherness from within.
A congregation is the place from where we are commanded to enact the
most simple
and most difficult of all things — loving the other.
By Annabelle Hertziger-Tanzer, Kehillat Har-El
Published in the Har-El Bulletin July-August 2004
About KBY?
Why Support a Congregation in Israel?
Essential Reasons to Support KBY
How Does KBY Work?
Get Involved
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SUPPORT A CONGREGATION IN ISRAEL
Join KBY as an Associate
for $360.
Your gift supports one progressive synagogue in Israel. KBY will
connect you to a synagogue in Israel. Or express your support for a
congregation you already know. State your commitment to Israel and
progressive Judaism fully.
Support KBY as a Friend for $180.
Your contribution will permit KBY to fund progressive synagogues and
programs.
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KBY is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt
organization. Contributions to KBY are tax-deductible,
to the fullest
extent permitted by U.S. tax laws.
KBY is also registered with the NY State (NYS) Dept. of Law,
Charities Bureau.
KBY's IRS registration and current Form
990 filing is posted under "Administration"
and
available from the IRS or NYS.
Copyright © 2007 KBY Congregations Together, Inc.
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