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CU Eruv Endowment ​
The Champaign-Urbana Eruv serves a pivotal institution for the Champaign Urbana observant community since its inauguration in 2017. The Eruv's value to the Jewish community is both functional and spiritual. It offers Jewish students and community members the opportunity to carry items on Shabbat. More importantly though, the Champaign Urbana Eruv marks the borders of our Jewish community and serves as a permanent symbol of unity and communal sharing.
The Eruv is checked and maintained by Illini Hillel's OU-JLIC Rabbi and student leaders. Rabbi Howard Jachter inspect the Eruv annually.
Until now, the Eruv has depended on year-to-year fundraisers and donations for its upkeep.
It is with great joy that we announce the launch of our Eruv Endowment Campaign, aimed at raising $100,000 to secure the future of the C-U Eruv.
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Please explore our tiers of giving below, along with the rewards you can expect in thanks for your generous contribution.
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NAME A CHAI LECHI
$1,800
The Lechim which hold up the Eruv are each numbered.
There are six Lechim numbered with multiples of 18 - the Chai Lechim.
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Dedicate one of these special Lechim in the name of a friend, loved one, or organization.
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Your dedication includes a physical plaque placed on your chosen Lechi along with a digital marker on our Eruv Map.
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Name the Eruv Endowment
$50,000
With a generous foundation gift, you can name the entire Eruv Endowment.
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Email Erez at erez@illinihillel.org for more information on naming the Eruv Endowment.
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Join the Kahal
Make a gift in any amount to the Eruv Endowment to help support observant Jewish students at UIUC.​
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Your donation helps pay for the supplies and tools used to maintain the Eruv and repair any damage in addition to the safety equipment student volunteers need to remain safe and visible while checking and maintaining the Eruv.
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