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Gift of the Heart is a simple and pragmatic annual commitment structure that entrusts congregants to sustain Congregation Or Tzion next year and for the years to come.
Your Gift of the Heart pledge includes:
A security fee of $180 will be assessed for each congregant household, and religious school, if applicable, will be funded primarily through tuition.
To sustain our facilities, programs, staff, and services in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the synagogue budget is approximately $1.73 million – or $2,950 if divided amongst each congregant household. We trust that you will commit to an annual financial contribution that helps further Or Tzion’s livelihood.
Congregants making Gift of the Heart commitments of $3,600 or more will become members of the M’orot (Luminary) Society, the major gifts program of Congregation Or Tzion.
To view our frequently asked questions, please click here.
Each year, Or Tzion calculates an Equitable Share amount to help members understand what it takes, on average, to sustain our congregation’s clergy, staff, programs, and facilities.
For 2026-2027, the Equitable Share is $3,000 per household. Many members use this as a helpful guide when making their annual commitment. Some households give at or above the Equitable Share level. Some give below. No matter what, all who give to Congregation Or Tzion strengthen the community for everyone.
Every commitment matters.
Your Gift of the Heart commitment helps sustain the Jewish life of our congregation, including:
A warm, welcoming community for prayer, celebration, learning, and connection
At Congregation Or Tzion, we are committed to providing a supportive spiritual home, creating engaging programs for all ages, and sustaining the leadership, staff, and community relationships that make congregational life possible.
These levels are meant to recognize generosity and help members understand how their support strengthens Or Tzion. They are not requirements for belonging.
Sustainer
$1,800–$2,999
A generous commitment that helps sustain congregational life and brings many households close to Equitable Share.
Patron
$3,000–$3,599
This reflects the full Equitable Share amount and provides strong support for Or Tzion’s annual needs.
M’orot Giving
$3,600+ M’orot Society — “luminaries”. Members giving at this level are generous partners that ensure Congregation Or Tzion continues to thrive for today and for future generations.
Guardian
$3,600-5,399
Benefactor
$5,400-7,199
Builder
$7,200-9,999
Pillar
$10,000–$24,999
Luminary
$25,000+ An extraordinary commitment that reflects deep faith in Or Tzion’s future and helps ensure our congregation remains a vibrant, welcoming spiritual home for generations to come. This leadership-level gift strengthens every part of congregational life and inspires others to give from the heart.
M’orot households receive all Gift of the Heart membership benefits listed above, along with additional opportunities for recognition, engagement, and community partnership based on giving tier, including:
We know membership decisions can come with practical and personal questions. We welcome conversation and are always happy to talk openly, personally, and without pressure.
Contact Us
Please call the office at 480-342-8858 or email us here
We are grateful to have you as part of our community. The Gift of the Heart model reflects the belief that each of us plays a meaningful role in sustaining Congregation Or Tzion. Together, through generosity, trust, and shared responsibility, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future for our congregation.