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October 2002 Tishrei 5763
 

New Congregational Mission: To Assist Out-of-Work Members
Trustees of Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, were making calls in support of their capital campaign when they started receiving surprising responses: Congregants wanted to contribute but were unable to because they had just lost their jobs...Full text

IRS Restrictions on Political Activites by Congregations
In every election year, it is prudent for congregations to review the IRSs Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations. The Guide warns about political activities that synagogues must avoid or risk losing their tax-exempt status and/or be subject to an excise tax on the amount of money they spend on a prohibited political activity...Full text

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Featured Entry of the Month…Chanukah Helpers
Myth: There are no poor Jewish children. This is not true. Through our project Chanukah Helpers, we have been able to clothe 50+ Jewish children each year...Full text

Giving When the Going is Tough
It is time to follow up on the High Holy Day Appeal and start thinking about approaching givers for their end-of-calendar-year contribution. But so many members of congregations have significant concerns about their financial well-being in light of the stock market decline and corporate scandals....Full text
Rededicate Your Board Committment During Chanukah
Chanukah, the joyous eight-day celebration during which we commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 b.c.e. and the subsequent liberation and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem, offers the Board a great opportunity to rededicate itself to its mission...Full text

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