Shomrei Gesher

Gesher Jewish Day School relies on the generous support of parents, grandparents, community members, alumni, and friends to help us meet our mission of providing an outstanding Jewish education for the Jewish families living in Northern Virginia.

A successful Annual Fund is vital because tuition only covers 65 - 75% of the cost of educating our children. Contributions to the Annual Fund help us bridge the gap in funding needs. Annual Fund contributions provide books, resource support, technology upgrades, science equipment, art supplies, sports equipment and opportunities for professional development. We ask all parents to participate in the Annual Fund campaign - with a goal of achieving 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund each year.

Photo of Miriam Berkowitz and Stew Bromberg

Miriam Berkowitz,
Vice-President, Fundraising

Stew Bromberg, Development Director
703-962-9209
sbromberg@gesher-jds.org

Please consider the following levels in determining a gift.

Bridge Builder$10,000+ Supporter$500-999
Founder$5,000-9,999 Friend$250-499
Patron$2,500-4,999 Guardian$36-249

Head of School Circle

The Head of School Circle is a giving society of parents, grandparents, community members, and friends of the school who give between $1,000 and $2,499 a year to the Annual Fund. Head of School Circle donors are acknowledged in school publications and through special programs and events.

Saba V’Safta Circle

Gesher is proud of our “Grandfather and Grandmother” Circle of grandparent supporters who give $1,000 to the Annual Fund. Each year these generous donors are acknowledged in school publications and through special programs and events.

Corporate Sponsors

Gesher is pleased to provide corporate sponsorship opportunities in support of our Jewish Day School Education. We will provide our sponsors with special recognition and acknowledgement opportunities on our website as well as in our publications. For information about becoming a corporate sponsor please contact the Stew Bromberg, Director of Development at 703-962-9209 or sbromberg@gesher-jds.org.

Gifts of Cash

To make a contribution of cash, check or by credit card contact Beverly Kramer in the Business Office at 703-962-9213, bkramer@gesher-jds.org.

Gifts of Stock

Donations of appreciated stock receive a tax deduction and avoid capital gains. For your convenience, we have provided instructions to help you with your gift.

VIA DTC:
First Clearing Corporation
DTC #0141
Gesher Jewish Day School
Account Number 5280-2017

Physical Certificate:
Mail Certificate to:
11185 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030

Matching Gifts

You can double the value of your contribution to Gesher through an employee matching gift program. Find out if your employer has a gift-matching program by contacting a human resources representative at your corporation. Obtain the necessary forms and send them to the Development Office.

Combined Federal Campaign

Federal employees can designate Gesher through the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign. Our designated number is 18758. Please notify the Development Office of your plans to that we can track your gift.

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Anne Frank