Circle of Giving

Congregation Beth Shalom Circle of Giving

CBS’s Circle of Giving is our way of saying Todah Rabbah to families whose extraordinary generosity sustains our community today and tomorrow. At each level, you will experience special benefits and opportunities designed to enhance your membership experience. Please consider joining this special program. If you are already a Circle of Giving donor, we offer our deepest thanks and an invitation to renew your commitment or even increase your level of support.

2025-2026

Etz Chaim – Tree of Life    $10,000+

• Annual Household Commitment 
• Annual Men’s Club & Sisterhood membership dues
• Annual security and USCJ dues
• Complimentary access to all Shabbat dinners for your immediate family
• Yearly recognition in our CBS Bulletin 
• Bronze sponsorship recognition for our annual fundraising event (includes four tickets and a half-page ad)
• Invitation to year-end event hosted at the home of our clergy

Tzedakah – Righteousness     $18,000+

Includes all benefits from Etz Chaim level plus the following:

• Silver sponsorship recognition for our annual fundraising event (includes eight tickets and a full-page ad)
• Parking spot for all High Holiday services
• Four High Holiday guest tickets

Ner Tamid – Eternal Light    $25,000+

Includes all benefits from Etz Chaim and Tzedakah levels plus the following:

• Gold sponsorship recognition for our annual fundraising event (includes 12 tickets and a full-page gold ad, and acknowledgment at the event)
• Six High Holiday guest tickets
• Listing as main sponsor for one Shabbat Kiddush
• Reserved seating at our annual Distinguished Speaker program

For more information please contact Michael Garlin, CBS Executive Director or Brad Shaps, CBS Fundraising Vice President.

With heartfelt gratitude, we extend a special thank you to our 2025-2026 Circle of Giving members.

Anonymous	John Mandelbaum and Bruce Larsen	Linda Shaps-Shanin and Martin Shanin
Sandra Abel	Marjorie and Bret Maxwell	Laura and Dr. Lee Shulman
Judith and Michael Balter	Harvey L. Miller	Tanya and David Solomon
Barbara and Marshall Dickler	Andrea and David Reich	Sara and Marc Weinstein
Barbara z”l and Mark Gelfeld	Abby and Adam Rogne	Drs. Laura and Stephen Zaacks
Arlene Handler	Ina and Floyd Schlossberg	Lily and Harry Zoberman
Bonnie and Jeffrey Kramer	Edna Schrank
Diana and Maury Lewis	Brad Shaps