Hamakom is a generous community, honoring the tradition of tzedakah in all that it does. Tzedakah is equal in value to all the other mitzvot. Click on the fund below to support Hamakom.
General Funds
- General Fund Donation: Provides needed revenue to subsidize the operation of Hamakom.
- High Holy Days Appeal: Annual appeal that greatly supports Hamakom's operations.
Discretionary Funds
- Rabbi Richard Camras
- Rabbi Stewart Vogel
- Rabbi David Mendelson
- Rabbi Adam Schaffer
- Hazzan Mimi Haselkorn
- Hazzan Joel Smith
- Cantor Jenni Asher
Yahrzeit
- Yahrzeit Donation: A charitable contribution made in memory of a deceased loved one.
Groups
- Abayudaya Fund: Supports Rabbi Gershom Sizomu and the Jewish community in Uganda.
- Men’s Club: Fundraising proceeds to Men's Club support their work for the Hamakom community.
- Sisterhood: Fundraising proceeds to Sisterhood support their work for the Hamakom community.
- Jewish Youth Network / USY: Supports Hamakom youth group programming.
- Community of Caring: Provides support to our congregants in times of need.
- Social Action: Supports community social action programs and outreach.
Education Funds
- Goldberg Youth Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships to send children and teens to Jewish summer camps and Israel trips.
- Melcher Education Fund: Provides funds for Early Childhood Center programs.
- Religious School / JLC: Assists in operating funds to support overall expenses in the JLC (Jewish Learning Center).
Designated Funds
- Kiddush Fund: Provides funds to enable Hamakom to serve a community meal each Shabbat following services.
- Israel Support: Provides funds to present programs for Yom Hashoah, Yom Haazmaoot , and many other programs about Israel.
- Creative Arts: Provides funds to present a variety of musical and inspirational programs throughout the year.
Other Funds
Hamakom has a number of funds other than the ones listed above.
If the fund you would like to donate to is not listed above, go to the Donation page, click the words "Please Choose From" in the "Type" drop-down box, and select the fund of your choice. If you need assistance, please contact Leslee Lipstone at 818-854-7615, Monday through Thursday from 1-5 pm and Friday from 11 am-3 pm or email her at llipstone@hamakomLA.org.
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