Financial Assistance

As part of our commitment to inclusion, TBA never wants financial hardship to prevent anyone from fully participating in congregational life. There are two ways we can assist families with demonstrated financial needs.

Direct Support

Our Clergy Discretionary Funds can be used to assist members in crisis. This can include but is not limited to help with making a mortgage or rent payment, paying utility or medical bills, or other unaffordable household expenses that threaten a member’s health and welfare. Please contact Rabbi Pokras or Rabbi Weiss directly if your family is in crisis. 

Financial Assistance for Membership Dues and Machane TBA Tuition

Each year, the Board of Directors empowers the Financial Aid Committee to allocate assistance for families who demonstrate financial need. Guided by our Jewish values, we are committed to both thoughtful decision-making and a respectful, supportive experience for every applicant.

Our Role in the Process

  • Kehillah – Community:
    We ensure that financial need does not stop anyone from participating in our community.

  • Kavod – Honor:
    We preserve anonymity and privacy when making decisions, without knowing who is applying for aid.

  • Achrayut – Responsibility:
    We allocate funds carefully based on demonstrated need within a limited budget.

  • Tzedek – Fairness and Equity:
    We use a consistent, equitable process to make all financial aid decisions.

  • Pashtut – Simplicity:
    We streamline and simplify the application process using technology whenever possible.

Your Role in the Process

  • Kehillah – Community:
    Your financial challenges will never prevent you from being part of Temple Beth Ami.

  • Kavod – Honor:
    Your privacy and dignity are protected at every step; your information remains confidential.

  • Achrayut – Responsibility:
    You will share your financial situation honestly, so that together we can sustain a strong and caring community.

  • Tzedek – Fairness and Equity:
    Your application will be considered fairly, using a consistent, transparent process.

  • Pashtut – Simplicity:
    You will experience an application process that is clear and accessible.

Please note:

  • Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) – We are no longer accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2025. 
  • Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) – The application is not yet available for Fiscal Year 2026. We will notify the congregation by email once the new application is available, as well as update this web page. 
  • All congregants requesting financial aid are required to fill out the financial aid request form each year to ensure an equitable and informed decision is made for each applicant.
  • Your name and other personal identifying information will be removed before the Financial Aid Committee reviews your application to ensure your anonymity.
  • Please consider your actual financial need when making your request to ensure that we can adequately and equitably meet the needs of congregants who have demonstrated financial needs.

All correspondence and questions should be sent to FinAid@bethami.org.

Respectfully,

Ron Weinstein
Financial Secretary/Chair, Financial Aid Committee