Giving

We believe in the power of community to transform our lives, our relationships, and our world. Your generosity helps sustain our lifelong learning, holiday celebrations, communal meals, interfaith initiatives, and justice pursuits. Without you, we are nothing and every donation helps us realize a better world.

Members of Beth Shir Shalom gather at the synagogue to light chanukiyot during Chanukah Hanukkah.

General Donation

Help us keep our community afloat through a donation towards the ongoing operations and maintenance of our synagogue building and community. Your gift allows us to continue providing important community services and programs. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in helping to sustain and strengthen Beth Shir Shalom. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and allows the synagogue to continue to be a vital part of the community.

Buy A Leaf On The Tree Of Life

The Etz Chayim (Tree of Life) at Beth Shir Shalom is a beautiful way to honor a loved one or celebrate a Simcha.

Celebrate a simcha (joyous occation), honor a loved one's memory, or thank someone that's made an impact on your life. Add your mark to the Beth Shir Shalom Tree of Life!

Rabbi Alex Kress addresses a Bar Mitzvah during their ceremony.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

The Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund enables Rabbi Alex to help individuals or families in need, support educational programs for our community, and bring new initiatives to life. Your contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact on our community and help sustain the vibrancy of Beth Shir Shalom.

Sponsor First Friday!

Children & Parents at Beth Shir Shalom celebrate a birthday during Family Shabbat.

Help us celebrate Shabbat and build community by sponsoring our Shabbat dinner on the first Friday of every month. Some use Shabbat dinner to celebrate a birthday or upcoming BMitzvah!

The Acacia Grove is meaningful way to support Jewish life in Santa Monica and helps sustain the next generation of Santa Monica's Jews.

Legacy Giving

Our Planned Giving society is called the Acacia Grove, which is your opportunity to ensure with confidence that Beth Shir Shalom remains the Jewish home of Santa Monica for generations to come. The acacia tree is renowned for its endurance and resilience and your planned gift is a lasting foundation that will nurture and sustain our values for generations to come.

Security Fund

Beth Shir Shalom's executive director stands with a Santa Monica Police Department officer after October 7th.

Your donation to the security fund helps keep our community safe. It enables us to always be prepared for the unpredictability of the world. Our staff is in constant communication with the Santa Monica Police Department and the Community Security Initiative of JFEDLA. We use the security fund to enact their recommendations to keep our community as safe as possible.