L'Chayim:

A vision for our vibrant future

A covenantal campaign to deepen our commitment to each other, our temple, and our community, as well as to Judaism and the Jewish people.

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The L’Chayim Campaign Is a call to covenant; an invitation to collective action to build, together, a Larchmont Temple that will serve our congregation’s future: enriching our programs, enlivening our facilities, engaging our members as we meet the needs of families, young and old.
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The L’Chayim Campaign Is a call to covenant; an invitation to collective action to build, together, a Larchmont Temple that will serve our congregation’s future: enriching our programs, enlivening our facilities, engaging our members as we meet the needs of families, young and old.

A Message from Clergy, Staff & Leadership
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The L’Chayim Campaign is an all-congregation initiative to further enhance and strengthen Larchmont Temple’s presence as...

Why launch a capital campaign now?

Growth
It has been almost 25 years since we last made meaningful upgrades to our space. Since then, our membership has grown from around 600 families to more than 850; our Nursery School’s enrollment has expanded from 100 to over 150 children. Our vibrant programs, and those envisioned, need more modern and multi-purpose space for the way we learn and interact today. With new classrooms, a new playground, and improvements to our learning spaces, meeting rooms, event spaces and communal areas, we can increase both our capacity and our flexibility – so that our programs, educational offerings, encounters with one another, and services can continue to thrive.
Vision
Larchmont Temple is our sanctuary, a beloved place of community and enrichment. To better house our vibrant programs and facilitate warm connections, we need to create an environment for the full range of interactions – from celebrating joyously one another’s life cycle milestones to joining in worship, learning, social action, and service. We envision an interior and grounds that are optimally designed for sharing a cup of coffee with a friend, involving our children in group mitzvot, providing our teens comfortable spaces to socialize and to learn from our clergy team and educators, and supporting our bereaved members. By investing in our environment and programs, we can secure – fiscally as well as physically and socially – our shared vision of Larchmont Temple as a bright beacon for Judaism and as a home filled with energy, love, comfort, and meaning.
Urgency
The recent surge in antisemitism in our country, toward Israel, and around the world make it essential that we assure a secure and sustainable future for our Jewish home, now and always. Judaism needs Larchmont Temple to shine its light: raising us spiritually through worship, programming, and connection; fighting for our Jewish values through social justice activities; and spreading peace and kindness through community service. This campaign will ensure Larchmont Temple’s presence as an exemplar of Judaism at its best – where we offer welcome and safety to all, and demonstrate our commitment to life, love, and justice.

Giving Levels
All gifts are graciously welcomed and will be recognized.

BENEFACTOR: $1 Million or more

GUARDIAN: $500,000 - $999,999

PATRON: $250,000 - $499,999

SPONSOR: $100,000 - $249,999

PILLAR: $50,000 - $99,999

BUILDER: $25,000 - $49,999

SUPPORTER: $10,000 - $24,999

SUSTAINER: $5,000 - $9,999

BACKER: $1,000 - $4,999

CONTRIBUTOR: Under $1,000

BENEFACTOR: $1 Million or more

GUARDIAN: $500,000 - $999,999

PATRON: $250,000 - $499,999

SPONSOR: $100,000 - $249,999

PILLAR: $50,000 - $99,999

BUILDER: $25,000 - $49,999

SUPPORTER: $10,000 - $24,999

SUSTAINER: $5,000 - $9,999

BACKER: $1,000 - $4,999

CONTRIBUTOR: Under $1,000

The L’Chayim Campaign Co-Chairs:
Rob Rothman, Karen Zimmerman

Ambassadors:
John Borden, Dana and David Carlos, Jordana Davis, Steve Lehman, Jennifer Mitchell, Michael Nathan, Lee Perlman, Jane Sable-Friedman, Neil and Wendy Sandler, Carol Scharff, Carol Scheffler, Brad Scheler, Amanda Schosid, Laurie and Jon Shapiro, Janna and Michael Stern, Harri Taranto, Jeff Wang, Ben Zoffness

Every member of Larchmont Temple is invited and encouraged to participate in the L’Chayim Campaign! We hope you will join in this living covenant with our past, present, and future, and with each other.