Mitzvah Coupons and Special Funds for Directed Giving
Donations can be made to Special Funds throughout the year to honor someone’s memory or to mark a significant occasion.   Mitzvah Coupons are available in the Gesher Front Office or you can download a form.

Mary Cohen Library Fund
This fund supports Gesher’s renowned Accelerated Reader program, a favorite among Gesher’s elementary students.

Eliav Family Hebrew Book Library Fund
This fund promotes Hebrew literacy through the purchase of Hebrew books.

Ephrath Family Scholarship Fund
This fund provides tuition assistance for students in need. All donations of $1,000 or more to this fund will be listed on a plaque that hangs outside the Gesher office.

Suzy’s Birthday School Supplies Fund
This fund was created by Joel Goldhammer to honor the memory of Suzy Goldhammer, who was an outstanding leader in the Northern Virginia Jewish Community. Each year this fund provides students receiving financial aid assistance to purchase books and school supplies.

David Loewenstein Memorial Fund
This fund was created by Shelley Adler and Michael and Mark Loewenstein in memory of former Gesher parent David Loewenstein. Donations to this fund provide siddurim to first grade students for their special Kabbalat hassiddur ceremony.

Melnick After School Enrichment Program (MAP)
This fund was created by Amy Melnick Scharf and Jeffrey Scharf in memory of Amy’s parents Jack and Marcia Melnick. Donations to the fund support the Science Club, Math Olympiad, and an after-school enrichment activity program for students in grades 3-5.

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