This fund assists Temple youth with paying for the cost to attend certain organizational functions as described below. OSTY, Men’s Club and Sisterhood are Temple organizations that have funds available for assistance.

Any Temple youth under the age of 21 whose parent is a current Temple member.

Local, regional and national Jewish groups such as OSTY (Ohef Sholom Temple Youth),  NFTY (National Federation of Temple Youth), NFTY-MAR (Mid-Atlantic Region), etc. Functions include camps, seminars, and conferences, etc. that promote enrichment of the lives of Jewish youth.

Preferably 30 days prior to the Registration Deadline Date so the application can be circulated for review and approved as needed.

The registration fee or specific cost of the function. Cost of transportation, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous will be considered as well.

The Temple office will forward the application to the Treasurer/Advisor of the Temple organization you are requesting funds from. Records will be kept confidential and stored in the Temple office and with each organization’s Treasurer/Advisor. 

The Temple organization granting you funds will issue a check in your name.

You are asked to give a brief report on the function you attended and “pay back” our gift in the form of service to Ohef Sholom Temple.

• Apply online or download the paper application form.
• Complete the form.
• Submit the application online or return the paper form to the Temple office. The Temple will circulate your application for approval.
• The Temple office will notify you upon receipt and when the process is complete.