Giving

Why Give?

Schechter continues to flourish with a unique blend of Jewish tradition and innovation.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child, and providing a vigorous dual curriculum with rich opportunities for deep learning, both in General and Judaic studies. Our students grow into confident, intellectually inquisitive and compassionate adults who become future globally minded Jewish leaders.

We do not, however, achieve this alone. In order to sustain our high level of excellence and in order to continue to grow and improve, we ask for the support of our entire Kehillah — parents, alumni, grandparents and friends.

When you donate to our school, you help secure the resources needed to implement our mission in the lives of our students. Your generosity and partnership are deeply appreciated.

How can I support the children and teachers of Schechter Bergen?

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By Mail

Please make checks payable to Schechter Bergen @
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
Attn: Development Office
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, New Jersey 07646
Online

To make a donation to Schechter Bergen via our online donation form, click Donate.

If you prefer to give your credit card number by phone, please contact Elisheva Mayerhoff at (201) 262-9898 ext. 275.
Over the Phone

Call Elisheva Mayerhoff, Manager of Institutional Advancement at (201) 262-9898 ext. 275.
Tribute Gifts

To make a gift in honor of simhas such as weddings, Bnai Mitzvah, births, or in memory of a loved one, click Make a Tribute Gift to donate in honor or memory. The Advancement Office will send a tribute e-note to the honoree or the family of the person being memorialized.
Endowment

Making a planned gift is a meaningful way to ensure the continuity of future generations of Jewish students at Schechter Bergen. Your gift to the endowment campaign may be funded through a real-time gift or pledge, as well as, through a bequest and other planned gift vehicle. Your generosity will be recognized on our Etz Haim donor wall outside of our Head of School’s office, in our annual Community Celebration dinner journal and at all Etz Haim donor society events. Customized naming opportunities are available for real-time gifts of $100,000+ and major estate gifts.

For more information about the endowment, please contact Michelle Weinraub at mweinraub@ssdsbergen.org or 201-262-9898, ext. 277.
Corporate Matching Gifts

Many corporations match their active and retired employees’ donations to not-for-profit organizations, including educational institutions. Matching gifts are acknowledged and included in your total giving to Schechter Bergen. For more information, please contact your employer’s benefits office or Elisheva Mayerhoff at emayerhoff@ssdsbergen.org in the Advancement Office.
Gifts of Securities

Schechter Bergen accepts donations of stock. In addition to helping the school, this may enable you to avoid capital gains and receive a tax benefit. Contact Michelle Weinraub, Director of Institutional Advancement at mweinraub@ssdsbergen.org or 201-262-9898 ext. 277, for more information and specific transfer instructions.