Support Your Community

 KI is a remarkable community with rich ties spanning five generations. The generosity of our members powers our strength and vibrancy. This support honors our past, strengthens our present, and enables our future. Explore the various ways you can support our community, ensuring it continues to be a beacon of spiritual growth, communal connection, and enduring legacy. When we give to KI, we help build and strengthen our kehillath and ourselves. By supporting KI, we help to create a place of connection where our values can thrive, through community and meaningful davening. We appreciate any amount you are able to give.

Ever wonder what your Annual Appeal donations pay for? In the last year, donors like you have helped us…

• Bolster campus security
• Provide and deliver thousands of Kiddush lunches
• Offer meaningful learning opportunities and classes
• Israel travel missions
• And much more

You also may send contributions by mail, Donor Advised Funds, and Cryptocurrency. Please email the main office if you make a stock or cryptocurrency donation so we can properly credit your account. Our Tax ID number is 04-2121331

Mailing Address:

Kehillath Israel
384 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Stock Donations:

Custodian: Fidelity Investments

DTC #: 0226
Account Name: Congregation Kehillath Israel
Account Number (choose one):
-For Annual Fund/Operating Account: # Z41223085
-For KI Next Next/Capital Campaign: #Z66053457
Fidelity’s phone number: (800) 544-6666

Additional Ways to Make a Difference

Remembering the Past – Honoring the Memories of Loved Ones

• Yahrzeit Observances: Commemorate the anniversaries of loved ones’ passings by donating in their memory. This time-honored tradition helps keep their spirit alive within our community.
• Memorial Plaques, Windows, and Spaces: Dedicate a memorial tribute to a loved one in our sanctuary or other sacred place in the synagogue, creating a lasting remembrance for family, friends, and the community.
• Special Memorial Programming: Support learning, study, or other meaningful programs that allow our community to unite in remembrance and reflection.

Enriching the Present – Supporting Our Vibrant Community Life

• Programs: Contribute to the funding of classes and Torah study, workshops, youth engagement, performances, and special guest speakers to enhance our educational offerings.
• Kiddush Sponsorship: Sponsor a Shabbat Kiddush or a Got Shabbat dinner (Friday night dinner after KI’s Community Kabbalat Shabbat) to celebrate a special occasion, simcha, or to bring our community together after services, fostering fellowship and connection.
• Holiday Celebrations: Support holiday events, ensuring traditions are celebrated with beauty and depth.
• Young Adults: Contribute to programs that bring together our growing community of young adults (singles, couples, and families)
• Teens and KI Religious School: Help us build on the momentum we have started with programs that engage our teens and religious school students, including the takeover events and teen participation in Purim megillah reading.
• Preschool:  KI’s preschool is laying our next generation’s foundation. Your support will drive this cornerstone of the KI community.  

Envisioning the Future – Building a Strong Foundation for Tomorrow

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Help us maintain and improve our facilities, ensuring KI remains a safe, welcoming, and inviting space for all.
• Special Projects: Invest in our future by contributing to dedicated projects such as music engagement, programs and instruction, gardens, plantings and outdoor spaces, and children’s learning materials that will accommodate our growing community and enhance our ability to serve.
• Endowment Fund: Contribute to our endowment fund to secure the future of our synagogue and provide a stable financial base for future generations.