TSTI Tomorrow Campaign:
Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future
Rabbi Daniel M Cohen Fund for Jewish Life
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel is at a pivotal juncture: the retirement of Rabbi Daniel Cohen and the installation of Rabbi Alexandra Klein as our next spiritual leader.
This presents a unique opportunity to honor the authenticity and heimishe (warm) spirit Rabbi Cohen has nurtured over 34 years— making TSTI a place where every congregant feels truly at home. Together, we can ensure our community continues to grow and flourish, guided by Rabbi Klein’s leadership.
The TSTI Tomorrow Campaign is seeking gifts and contributions at all levels to establish the Rabbi Daniel M Cohen Fund for Jewish Life, connecting generations, honoring our past, and providing lasting support for Jewish life. This is a once-in-a-generation moment, and we invite every community member to embrace it by making their largest and most impactful gift yet.
Embracing Rabbi Klein’s Vision
When Rabbi Alexandra Klein assumes the role of TSTI’s Senior Rabbi this summer, the strong relationships she has forged across the congregation over the last decade will assure a seamless and successful transition. Focused on creating new avenues for engagement, Rabbi Klein is dedicated to embracing new opportunities for TSTI to prosper, building on our roots as a thriving, inclusive, dynamic congregation.
Building a Foundation for Tomorrow: Three Strategic Pillars
The goal of the TSTI Tomorrow Campaign is to honor Rabbi Cohen’s legacy while building the financial stability needed for the synagogue to remain resilient and innovative in the midst of an increasingly polarized world.
Nurturing the Jewish Community at TSTI
The Rabbi Daniel M Cohen Fund for Jewish Life will create opportunities for members to experience transformative Jewish learning including immersive study and travel experiences that strengthen bonds to Jewish heritage and Israel, helping to cultivate our shared identity and deepen Jewish joy and commitment in the face of rising antisemitism.
Investing in the People Who Power TSTI
The Rabbi Daniel M Cohen Fund for Jewish Life will support robust professional development opportunities, enabling our clergy, educators, and administrators to deepen their expertise, stay connected to emerging trends in Jewish life and worship, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Sustaining & Enriching TSTI’s Welcoming Culture
The Rabbi Daniel M Cohen Fund for Jewish Life will help sustain the culture that Rabbi Cohen has nurtured at TSTI, from our commitment to accessibility, to our dedication to ensuring interfaith families feel welcome, to providing dues assistance to those in need. These foundational commitments of our community require additional financial resources to keep pace with escalating costs and higher demand.
Giving Opportunities
We are offering a range of giving levels to encourage maximum participation in this effort. Gifts can be fulfilled over multiple years.