Shana tova! It was so wonderful to welcome the New Year with you at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center. Returning to in-person services, led by our beloved Rabbi Michael Gotlieb, and Nissim Nati, Kehillat Ma’arav’s new Cantorial Soloist, was a breath of fresh air. We hope that you and those most precious to you found meaning this year too.
And we’ve only just begun. The year ahead promises to be enriching and engaging. As we continue to move beyond the COVID pandemic, we are immensely grateful that we are able to do so with all of you, and with the strength of this community, front and center. You all lead the way.
That’s why our Annual Appeal is essential: it keeps our congregation strong, and moving in the right direction, sustaining the warm and welcoming community that we have nurtured for over forty years. As mentioned in the President’s Appeal on Yom Kippur, membership contributions meet less than 50% of our operating expenses; our Annual Appeal ensures our future as a vibrant synagogue, preserving the legacy of our founders, and leading the way in Jewish life.
Each year we strive for 100% participation, with every member of our synagogue family making a contribution to our Annual Appeal. Your commitment will allow us to continue our religious, educational, programmatic and social action efforts, while also helping those members who might need additional support to provide a Jewish education and community for their children. We ask that you reflect candidly upon your relationship with our entire KM family, and give as generously as you can. And we cannot stress this enough: all gifts are meaningful and have an impact.
In the days ahead, you will receive another pledge card via snail mail that can be completed and returned to the KM office, or you may make your contribution online using the buttons below. As a reminder, you're welcome to pledge now and pay at a later date.
