Fabrangen's 36th Anniversary
Fundraising Campaign

On the occasion of its 36th, double-chai anniversary in 2007, Fabrangen seeks to raise $36,000 to strengthen our community’s next 36 years. The centerpiece of the campaign is to raise funds to acquire a Torah and other needed ritual objects, enhance our engagement in the community, and build Fabrangen’s reserves. The components of this spending are summarized below. Special one-time anniversary donations are being sought from each member of (household in) the community. Notably, 50% of every donor’s contribution will go toward the purchase of the new Torah.

New Torah ($18,000)

The Torah is the anchor of our people and center of our community. Fabrangen’s existing Torah has served us well, but its condition is relatively poor. A new primary Torah for weekly and other services is in our future. That future can be now, and several members are examining prospective Torahs for sale. Torahs may range from $10,000 (used) to $60,000 (top of the line). The expectation is that Fabrangen will purchase a high-quality used Torah.

Holy Books & Ritual Objects ($3,000)

In conjunction with acquiring the Torah, a cover for it will be needed. Members of our community have agreed to work with Shirley Waxman again to ensure compatible design with our existing textile objects. Funding is also needed to repair or replenish siddurim, acquire other texts, and maintain such texts and objects.

Community Service ($6,000)

Our home at WES is being renovated during our anniversary year. To contribute to the improvement of our space, Fabrangen has offered to donate the landscaping – expertise & design, plants (trees, shrubbery, etc. estimated at $1,000) and labor -- for the grounds after the construction is completed. We will also enhance our support for Project Hope, our emergency fund, children’s programming, and other on-going programs serving members in and around our community.

General/Reserves ($9,000)

Fabrangen thrives on lay leadership, community involvement, and volunteer labor. But its frugal operating expenses do add up – space rental for weekly and holiday services, a part-time coordinator, child-care providers, and minimal administrative expenses. Building our reserves is vital to navigating the ebbs and flows of our core operations.

Important Note: The goal and above allocations were approved by the Steering Committee on April 19, 2007 and endorsed when reported to the 36th Anniversary Planning Committee on April 29, 2007.