torah fund - The Jewish Theological Seminary
torah fund - The Jewish Theological Seminary
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WHAT IS EBAY FOR TORAH FUND?<br />
Contribute to the Torah Fund Campaign by selling items on eBay. <strong>The</strong> eBay for Torah<br />
Fund program supports the education of future rabbis, cantors, educators, and lay<br />
leaders at JTS, Zeigler, the Schechter Institute, and the Seminario.<br />
EBay is an online auction site where people gather to sell and bid on all kinds of items<br />
(used and new furniture, clothing, linens, jewelry, electronics, etc.). Auctions generally<br />
last one week and items go to the highest bidders, though some items can be purchased<br />
for a set price via the “Buy It Now” feature. Each item is displayed on a unique page within<br />
the eBay site, with a detailed description and optional photos provided by the seller.<br />
Pictures, of course, help sell any item.<br />
Here are some simple instructions for accessing eBay for Torah Fund, designating Torah<br />
Fund as your charity of choice. Women’s League also has a PowerPoint presentation that<br />
will help you each step of the way. Feel free to request the disc or a printout from your<br />
area contact person (see below); she’s there to help you. Thank you, in advance, and here<br />
are the instructions for selling your items:<br />
1. Pick an item (or items) to sell, name it, take photos, and write a description that uses important<br />
keywords (words that best summarize your item’s value and function).<br />
2. Go to www.ebay.com. Click on Sell in the upper right-hand corner of the page, then click on<br />
Customize Your Listing.<br />
3. Upload your photos.<br />
4. Create the listing, following eBay’s online instructions.<br />
5. Check the box next to Donate a Percentage of Sale.<br />
6. Select Torah Fund and designate a percentage.<br />
7. Review and accept eBay Giving Works Terms and Conditions.<br />
8. Complete the Sell Your Item Form and submit the listing.<br />
9. Decide on starting bid, duration of auction, etc.<br />
10. Preview, click to sell.<br />
Once a buyer has won your auction, he/she will send you full payment. You will send the item to the buyer<br />
after you receive payment. If you don’t wish to wrap and ship the item yourself, bring it to UPS or another<br />
shipper to handle. After the item is purchased and sent, MissionFish, the charitable arm of eBay, will ask you<br />
to send them the percentage you are donating to Torah Fund. <strong>The</strong>y will forward the donation to Torah Fund<br />
and provide you with a tax receipt for your next tax filing. Your mitzvah is complete!<br />
Women’s League has set up a dedicated network of women throughout the country to help you should you<br />
need assistance with your sale. Contact your sisterhood president or Torah Fund chair for the name and<br />
contact information of the person in your area.<br />
Got Questions? Contact eBay or Marjorie Fuhrmann, eBay Chair, at mfuhrmann18@gmail.com or<br />
(301) 388-0785 or http://www.ebaygivingworks.com/about-gettingstarted.html<br />
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