Major Gift Opportunities

Giving to Congregation Mishkan Israel

Ten Paths to Tzedakah:
The Biggest Major Gift Opportunities of 2022–2023

1. Give the gift of safety

Rebuild our fire escapes to protect our children.
Estimated cost: $100,000

2. Pave the way

Ensure a safe, well-lit parking lot and entrance for our youngest members.
Estimated cost:$75,000

3. Let there be light

Restore our stunning stained glass windows to their original glory.
Estimated cost: $60,000

4. Reimagine the rotunda

Create a central hub for our sacred home.
Estimated cost: $50,000

5. Zoom forward

Make our services accessible to all by bringing our sound system and technology into the 21st century.
Estimated cost:  $20,000

6. Make a new beginning

Give a refugee child the gift of a year at Mishkan Israel Nursery School.
Estimated cost: $17,000

7. Open sesame 

Fix the walls to bring the social halls back to life.
Estimated cost:  $15,000

8. Feed the hungry and our community 

Make our kitchen usable again.
Estimated cost: 
$12,000

9. Bring back the magic 

Restore the Torah ark curtain.
Estimated cost: $7,000

10. Give a breath of fresh air

Bring Shabbat Under the Stars to future generations by restoring the patio to its former beauty.

Estimated cost: 
$7,000

Do you want to make sure that Congregation Mishkan Israel is here for future generations? Contact Rabbi Immerman at rabbi@cmihamden.org to learn more about these opportunities.