Har Zion’s Annual Appeal and the Tekiah Campaign both invite members to make a meaningful impact, but they support different needs. Tekiah focuses on long-term investments in our future, including building renovations, major equipment purchases, the growth of Har Zion’s Endowment and enhanced programs such as Gesher, The Link, the Teaching Kitchen and Leadership Development. The Annual Appeal supports the essential work of today, funding the programs, services, staff, security and resources that allow Har Zion to fulfill its mission each year.

We are deeply grateful that our community continues to embrace Tekiah while also recognizing the importance of sustaining Har Zion’s annual needs. Together, these efforts strengthen the Har Zion we depend on today and help prepare us for the future. This year, your support for the Annual Appeal will help us meet three very significant goals:

Your generous support helps Har Zion keep membership dues stable this year, easing the financial burden on families and ensuring cost does not stand in the way of belonging, participating and connecting with our sacred community.

As threats against Jewish communities continue to rise, security remains one of Har Zion’s most urgent responsibilities. The attack this year at a Detroit-area synagogue is a painful reminder that vigilance, preparation and professional security are essential. Har Zion is committed to increasing our already significant security efforts so our community remains a safe and welcoming place to gather, learn, worship and celebrate Jewish life. Your Annual Appeal support helps make that continued investment possible.

A thriving synagogue depends on more than any one program or service. Your Annual Appeal support strengthens the staff, programs, communications, technology, supplies and day-to-day systems that allow Har Zion to serve our members with care and consistency. These are the essential pieces that help our community gather, learn, celebrate, worship and support one another throughout the year.