Chabad @ USC

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TEAM Goal $39,000

Current Amount

DONATED $13,347

Dr. Michael and Neamah Hakimi

ABOUT THE TEAM

Friends,
I am writing you today regarding an important cause that I am personally involved in: the Chabad Jewish Center at USC. Chabad @ USC is a home away from home for hundreds of Jewish students, irrespective of their Jewish background. Chabad @ USC helps Jewish students be proud of their heritage and stay Jewish. And what they do makes a difference. An independent study recently published regarding the impact of Chabad on campus showed:
Regarding Jewish students raised with no denomination, of students who had no participation with Chabad, 24% of those students thought “Marrying a Jew is important”, compared to 70% of students who participated with Chabad (Hertog Study).
Chabad @ USC is at the point where they have more students then space, and bursting at the seams. There are plans now to quadruple their facility to stay up with the needs of the students.
I feel so strongly regarding this project, that I am putting my money where my mouth is. For the next day, I will be personally tripling every dollar donated through this team page, up to a total of $39,000 (i.e. for $100 donated, I will make it $300). This is beyond being a Trojan, Bruin, reform or orthodox. Please partner with me in this important project and give generously today!
All contributions are fully tax-deductible.

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In Action

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The Cause

Chabad @ USC was founded by Rabbi Dov and Runya Wagner 16 years ago. Since its founding, they have worked tirelessly to create a place all can call home. Shabbat dinners, Sinai Scholars Society, Israel trips, classes, events – they do whatever it takes, to be there in every way for thousands of students and alumni each and every year.

Rabbi Dov and Runya are literally available 24/7, on call for all, all the time.

As Chabad grows, so does the budget. Chabad's operating annual budget is now $405,000 and ONLY with support of the parents, alumni, students, community and friends can Chabad @ USC continue to do what it does.

And right NOW, Chabad needs to grow! We are literally bursting at the seams, with more students than space!

We are in the middle of restoring and renovating our beautiful Chabad House, and the expansion will be starting shortly. In all, we will be quadrupling the square footage available for public use, with a huge new dining hall, sanctuary, and commercial kitchen. It is a $2.5 million project, and we still need to raise over $1,000,000 to get it built. This campaign will give us a significant boost! And today, every dollar is TRIPLED!!!

Please join, and help us reach this goal.

All contributions are fully tax-deductible.

*Friends of Chabad @ USC
Adam ('03) and Maria Libman, Rabie ('04) and Michelle Banafsheha, Bettsack Family, Ari and Caroline Weisman, Justin Khakshouy ('11), Arie ('00) and Chana Paller, Srulie and Aliza Schochet, Shmully and Shelly Newman, Adrian and Taly ('08) Engel, Ari ('05) and Stella ('06) Wiener

Matchers

Matching Donors
  • Dr. Gabe (DDS) and Courtney Rosenthal, Paul ('82) and Judy Cohen, Nourafshan Family - Reliable PropertiesDr. Michael ('02) and Na'ama Hakimi, Lyle and Veronica Weisman, Friends of Chabad @ USC* (full list below)
Bonus Round Matchers
  • Friend of Chabad @ USC
    Bonus Round Staying Open Until the Rose Bowl. Go Trojans! Fight On!

How it Works

You can still help us reach our goal of $39,000

every Donate you give to = Donate Donate Donate

  • 72 dollars x 3 = 216 dollars
  • 126 dollars x 3 = 378 dollars
  • 180 dollars x 3 = 540 dollars
  • 360 dollars x 3 = 1,080 dollars
  • 540 dollars x 3 = 1,620 dollars
  • 1000 dollars x 3 = 3,000 dollars
  • 1800 dollars x 3 = 5,400 dollars
  • 3600 dollars x 3 = 10,800 dollars
  • 7200 dollars x 3 = 21,600 dollars
  • 18000 dollars x 3 = 54,000 dollars
Name Effective Amount
Leonard Adelson $540.00
Yanky Kerpel
Michael and Na'ama and Family (wow ! They've really grown up!)
$300.00
D Dorn $540.00
Arash Vahdat $780.00
Elizabeth Cavalier $540.00
John Cohen $540.00
Joseph Mandelbaum $216.00
Emil Friedman $1,500.00
Shahrouz Daniel Ganjian
Moshiach please reveal yourself now
$303.00
Leon Kupferwasser $900.00
Click to view all 19 DONORS
Name Effective Amount
Ashford $7,500.00
Chana Peer $15.00
Rachel Shatnani $162.00
A Good Friend
In honor of the Wagner family......the very best around....
$540.00
Dayan Avi $1,080.00
Kaley Zeitouni
In memory of David Avraham ben Baruch Sheila
$540.00
Adrienne Matros $540.00
Daniel Katz $150.00
Anna and Rami Glatt
In Memory of Avner Tuvia ben Ben Tzion Menachem
$540.00
Leonard Adelson $540.00
Click to view all 19 DONORS