{"id":58,"date":"2015-06-02T20:27:57","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T20:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/metronorth\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2022-06-22T19:09:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:09:27","slug":"torah-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/metronorth\/torah-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Torah Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2050 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/northeast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/TorahFund_Logo_tall_black-268x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Women Ensuring Conservative\/Masorti Jewish Education<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Torah Fund supports scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative\/Masorti institutes of higher Jewish learning. The dedicated philanthropy of the Women\u2019s League for Conservative Judaism, Torah Fund has raised nearly $106 million in its 79 years.<\/p>\n<p>More than 35 years ago women changed the Conservative Movement to become rabbis and cantors in synagogues, and over the years, our donors have had an important role in the perpetuity of Conservative Judaism.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the past several years, funds raised by Torah Fund have gone toward scholarships to all the schools. There are continuing opportunities for sisterhoods and individuals to provide support to all four institutions through Torah Fund. Thousands of dedicated volunteers have contributed to the spiritual, esthetic and material well being of these educational communities by supporting Torah Fund projects.<\/p>\n<h2>Chazak v\u2019Ematz General Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>Our 2022-2023 Torah Fund <b><i>Chazak v&#8217;Ematz<\/i><\/b> Campaign supports scholarships and programming at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jtsa.edu\/\">The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York<\/a><u>,<\/u> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aju.edu\/ziegler-school-rabbinic-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/schechter.edu\/about\/mission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schechter Institutes of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminariorabinico.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano&nbsp;in Buenos Aires<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/zacharias-frankel-college.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zacharias Frankel College&nbsp;in Potsdam<\/a>. Help strengthen Jewish education and ensure the vibrancy of the Jewish people for decades to come, with your gift to Torah Fund.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"track buttonbox\" href=\"https:\/\/inspired.jtsa.edu\/torahfund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give Now<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"text-block\">\n<h2>Creating New Spaces Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>Our special project, <em>Creating New Spaces<\/em>, will equally fund two important projects: A \u201cWomen\u2019s League Study Space\u201d in the new undergraduate Residence Hall at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and a special course of training for rabbinical students at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, entitled \u201cWomen\u2019s League Institute on Gender Bias and Harassment.\u201d Our goal is to raise $200,000 that will be split equally between the two projects.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"track buttonbox\" href=\"https:\/\/inspired.jtsa.edu\/torahfund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"text-block\">\n<h2>Torah Fund Legacy Society<\/h2>\n<p>We continue to develop our Torah Fund Legacy Society, offering planned giving options for our members to give an after-lifetime gift to Torah Fund.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"track more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jtsa.edu\/torah-fund-legacy-society\">Learn more about the Legacy Society<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"text-block\">\n<h2>Torah Fund Ecards<\/h2>\n<p>Send a greeting with ecards and support Torah Fund!&nbsp;Our familiar designs are available in this new format.&nbsp;Customize a card, and your recipient can receive it immediately or whenever you specify.&nbsp;Your transaction will be handled securely and efficiently, and revenue from the Torah Fund ecards benefits our Torah Fund&nbsp;general campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;Make your gift more meaningful by using our ecards for every occasion!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"track more\" href=\"https:\/\/torahfundecards.jtsa.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase Torah Fund Ecards<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"text-block\">\n<h2>Chadashot<\/h2>\n<p><em>Chadashot<\/em>, our quarterly newsletter, features the latest events and happenings of Torah Fund.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"track more\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jtsa.edu\/chadashot-news-from-torah-fund\">Read previous issues<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For inquiries, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:torahfund@jtsa.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">torahfund@jtsa.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or call the Torah Fund office at 212-678-8876.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>THE TORAH FUND PIN 5783 (2022-2023)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><em>Chazak v\u2019Ematz<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p3\">Be Strong and Courageous<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/metronorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/06\/Rounder_no_ruby_centered_80.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1039 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/metronorth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/06\/Rounder_no_ruby_centered_80-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"206\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span>This pin symbolizes the story of the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land, when the leadership transitions from Moses to Joshua. The Israelites and Joshua are instructed to \u201cbe strong and courageous\u201d (Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18). The 5783 Torah Fund pin represents 80 years of ever-increasing strength of Torah Fund.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/northeast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/Torah_Fund_Chazak_v_Ematz_flyer_March_2022.pdf\">Click here for Torah Fund Flyer 5783 as pdf <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wlcjregion.org\/northeast\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/JTS_TorahFundFlyer_r4_Email_96DPI.jpg\">Click here for Torah Fund Flyer 5783 as JPG<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<p>Learn more and donate here! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwlcj.org%2Fabout%2Ftorah-fund%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1thpey0ee2KuWUDIpbu9CoE3fzUIIDPGL2AkV9FH5Ki7agoqhV4LdeOlQ&amp;h=AT0zFnYoEGcxigG0BjRyOmmomoCF_kw_tt1BQYK7tvGNQlha9_Kl8ZB4wMPV1bqYZVJy6H0ZlaAIG6cIQeKcMJBw2OV9Qdq0YZC8FngDicqfmX_sSDR6br4Snm6EmA9ejx-OREK_OX7txYCfzsVTf16Vqk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\">http:\/\/wlcj.org\/about\/torah-fund\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/4fcgm1vx528ze9x\/AADNqaT_GXwnbZaISMo_m6Ona?dl=0\">Torah Fund Resources: Guides, Order Forms and More.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wlcj.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/torah_fund_leadership_2014.pdf\">Torah Fund Leadership<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information,<br \/>\nplease visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jtsa.edu\/torahfund.xml\">www.jtsa.edu\/torahfund.xml<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lisa Paule, Executive Director<br \/>\nThe Jewish Theological Seminary<br \/>\n3080 Broadway<br \/>\nNew York, NY 10027<br \/>\n212.678.8876<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:lipaule@JTSA.edu\">lipaule@JTSA.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women Ensuring Conservative\/Masorti Jewish Education Torah Fund supports scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative\/Masorti institutes of higher Jewish learning. The dedicated philanthropy of the Women\u2019s League for Conservative Judaism, Torah Fund has raised nearly $106 million in its 79 years. 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