The Sustaining Fund is our congregation’s annual significant fundraising campaign which provides support to the creation and continuance of our exceptional programming and meaningful worship. It also allows us to offer membership to all, regardless of ability to pay.
The clergy designate a specific portion from these funds to worthy Jewish causes in the Anshe Emet community and in the general Jewish community: making a contribution to the Masorti Movement, helping a family with financial hardship, sending a child to camp. The remainder is designated for Synagogue use.
This fund has been established to help community members who are in need of financial help during difficult times.
This fund, in honor of Hazzan Mizrahi’s 30 years of exemplary service to Anshe Emet Synagogue, is used to supplement and create vibrant musical programming at Anshe Emet.
Ruth and David z”l Kahn received the Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Visionary Award in 2025. Due to their love and devotion to both Anshe Emet and the State of Israel, the Kahn’s named this fund which will support meaningful programs and educational offerings about Israel.
Our Community Kiddush luncheon following Shabbat morning services is one of the best parts of Anshe Emet. People gather to celebrate, share stories, laugh, and meet new people. With a Community Kiddush, we build connections that create a strong, vibrant community. Please consider a contribution to the Kiddush Luncheon fund to help foster this sense of connection and unity.
At Anshe Emet, we believe that every voice is beautiful and hope to inspire and encourage you to find your unique voice within our diverse and expansive tradition. This fund has been established to further Anshe Emet’s musical vision that will lead to a bright musical future by Cantor Rachel Brook.
Please consider making a donation to The Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Israel Fund. This fund is dedicated to supporting our youth in traveling to Israel, ensuring that financial need is never a barrier to experiencing the profound connection, learning and identity that such journeys foster. This fund is dedicated to Rabbi Michael S. Siegel’s lifelong commitment to Israel during his time as Senior Rabbi at Anshe Emet Synagogue.
This fund supports immersive Holocaust education programming within the Anshe Emet community, offers financial underwriting for events such as survivor testimony evenings, educational film screenings, and Yom HaShoah commemorations, enriches Anshe Emet’s youth and adult curricula by integrating historical scholarship, guest speakers, and experiential learning and fosters intergenerational understanding by ensuring access to programs for all congregants, regardless of ability to pay.
Pam and David “Scooter” Simon received the Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Visionary Award in 2019. Due to their love and devotion of Anshe Emet, the Simons named this fund which commemorates the memory of a loved one through a donation to Anshe Emet. Funds support general operating costs of the Synagogue.
The dollars collected for this FUNd will be used to support Anshe Emet families in sending their children to Jewish camp and to Israel. Anshe Emet has hundreds of children who go to summer camp and to Israel every year. We support over 40 families with scholarships to help them send their children on these worthwhile endeavors!
Judy and Howard Tullman received the Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Visionary Award in 2018 and established this fund to increase and enhance Anshe Emet’s technological imprint. Donations will be used to help the Synagogue more effectively reach and involve members and will provide support for the growing and changing technological requirements of the congregation.
Contributions to the Anshe Emet Refugee Resettlement Fund go toward supporting refugees and other vulnerable immigrants whom Anshe Emet has supported in resettling to Chicago. As these families often lack essential needs, your donation will make an impact in welcoming them to Chicago and helping them build their new life.
To make a donation via phone, please call Hannah Jarvis, Director of Development & Advancement, at 773.868.5143.
Anshe Emet is blessed to celebrate many special occasions, s’machot, in our community. Anshe Emet is now offering several sponsorship opportunities for you to consider in memory or honor of someone you love or in celebration of a simcha. Learn more below and fill out a brief form to make arrangements.
$500
Anshe Emet features fresh flower arrangements on the Main Sanctuary bimah for all Shabbat services. The Flower sponsorship offer congregants celebrating a simcha or remembering a loved one the opportunity to help cover the cost of these flowers.
$2,500
Anshe Emet Synagogue sponsors a community Shabbat dinner once a month. This sponsorship ensures that every dinner is beautiful with flowers and warm touches. Most importantly, the sponsorship ensures that everyone can participate without a financial barrier.
$540
Anshe Emet Synagogue offers a sweet snack after Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday night. The Oneg sponsorship offers congregants celebrating a simcha or remembering a loved one the opportunity to help cover the cost to these sweet treats.
$500 – $3,600
Anshe Emet Synagogue provides Kiddush for the entire congregation after Shabbat morning services. The congregational Kiddush sponsorship offers congregants celebrating a simcha the opportunity to help underwrite a portion of this Kiddush.
For more information and/or creative giving opportunities, please contact Mimi Weisberg, Executive Director, at 773.868.5123 or email below.
