The Biblical Museum of Natural History is supported by the generosity of visionary donors. Your contributions help us create and develop this extraordinary and unique institution, and to operate educational programs which benefit all sectors of society. You can join the Museum family and support its mission by joining our society of Friends, Patrons, Benefactors and Founders.
Patronage
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Friends of the MuseumFriends of the Museum support our ongoing mission with an annual donation of $360. Friends of the museum receive: A free family admission to the museum Invitations to exclusive “Friends of the Museum” events Discounts on special museum events and gift store items
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Patrons of the MuseumPatrons of the Museum play an integral role in supporting our ongoing mission. The patron levels are: Bronze Patrons - donate $1800 annually Silver Patrons - donate $3600-$5000 annually Gold Patrons - donate $10,000 annually Patrons receive: Unlimited free admission all year for the patron with their family, including a private tour with museum director Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin (excluding during Chol Hamoed) An acknowledgement on the Patron board at the Museum A signed copy of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom Discounts for our special Exotic Banquets (click here for more details)
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Benefactors of the MuseumBenefactors of the Museum are donors who contribute cumulative gifts over a period of time totaling $100,000 – $500,000. In addition to all the other patron benefits, their names are permanently inscribed on a special plaque at the museum, as well as on the exhibit that they have dedicated. They also receive an invitation to join the Museum’s international Board of Directors.
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Founders of the MuseumFounders of the Museum are donors who contribute cumulative gifts of $500,000 upwards. Aside from receiving all the Benefactor benefits, their names are permanently inscribed as museum founders. They represent the highest category of donors in the Museum.
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Exhibit & Program DedicationsIt is possible to dedicate specific sections, exhibits, and programs in the museum. Other donation and dedication options include museum publications, contributions in honor of friends or family, and naming of live animals.
If you are interested in pursuing these or other avenues of involvement, please send us an email.
Donations are tax-deductible in Israel, the US, Canada, and the UK.
The Biblical Museum of Natural History is funded via The Torah and Nature Foundation, which is registered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The tax ID no. is 46‑0957232. Donations can be sent to the following address:
The Torah and Nature Foundation
1901 Avenue of the Stars #1060
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Keren Torah v’Teva is a recognized 46(a) charity in Israel.
Donations can be sent to:
Keren Torah V’Teva
c/o Rabbi Natan Slifkin
2/1 Nachal Raziel
Beit Shemesh 9963217
Or Via Bank Transfer
Bank name: Pagi (#52)
Bank branch number: 179
Account number: 577863
Account name: Keren Torah V’Teva
WE THANK OUR DONORS
Our Founders
Lee Samson, Los Angeles
Dawn and Ian Aaron, Colorado
Our Benefactors
Jack & Nancy Dwyer, Baltimore
Chaim and Chana Gelbfish, Brooklyn
Shlomo & Tamar Rechnitz, LA
Stephen Schloss, LA
Jorian Schutz, Virginia
Shlomo Rechnitz, LA
Brad and Shayna Somer, Memphis
Larry and Shelley Russak, Seattle
Larry and Carol Mizel, Denver
David and Judy Hager, LA
Ron and Toby Hersh, New York
Elliott and Robin Broidy, LA
Director's Circle
David and Eynat Blonder, LA
Faith Branvold and Harold Walt, LA
Gershon & Aviva Distenfeld, Bergenfield
Yehuda and Simi Feigen, LA
Dov and Nancy Friedberg, Toronto
Ilse Gluckstadt, Carmiel
Jameel and Judy Hourani, LA
Mitch and Joleen Julis, LA
Ezra and Lauren Kest, LA
Ben and Michelle Mandelbaum, LA
Simon and Carolyn Mani, LA
Glenn and Nathalie Marshak, LA
David and Marni Nagel, LA
Patrick Orr, Bensalem
Tzvi Ryzman, LA
Josh and Larae Sable, LA
Ira and Rachel Smedra, LA
Steven J. Weiss, LA
Karen and Gary Winnick, LA
Paul Shaviv and Michelle Stein, Palm Beach
Neal Deutsch, Glenview
Jonathan and Anne Rand, Jerusalem
Michael Stern, UK
Gold Patrons
Harris z"l and Esther Bak, New York
Seth and Nealy Fischer, Raanana
Anonymous, Monsey
Allen Samson and Estie Hess, LA
Elliot and Seryl Goldofsky, NY
Silver Patrons
Shaun and Ros Bacher, Tel Aviv
Gershon and Aviva Distenfeld, Bergenfield
Hillel and Ruth Kellerman, LA
Gabi & Yudit Frei, Beit Shemesh
Leo and Susan Noe, London
Martin and Melodie Scharf, New York
Bob Zeller and Nadine Gerson-Zeller, LA
Nanette Wolf, Brooklyn
Peter Zandan and Alonet Zarum, Sante Fe
Aryeh and Tzivia Bak, Modiin
Simon & Pearl Lopian, Manchester, UK
Isaac and Wendy Shulman, Teaneck
Stuart and Fran Miller, LA
Rachel Heller Bernstein, Jerusalem
Bronze Patrons
Paul and Diana Appelbaum, New York Mort and Edie Barr, Beit Shemesh
Marc and Chantal Belzberg, JerusalemMichael and Karine Bloch, Raanana
Phil and Toni Chernofsky, Jerusalem
Shimmy Feintuch and Yaffa Epstein, NY
Jerry and Jean Friedman, LA
Selwyn and Glynis Gerber, LA
Jonathan and Natalie Gerber, LA
Aviad and Natalie Goldwicht, Jerusalem Charles Hall & Paula Sinclair, Riverdale
Ralph and Judy Herzka, NY
Bill and Joan Lopatin, LA
Daniel Lopian, UK
Elise Ohayon-James & Craig James, Israel
Steven and Gail Plotnick, Fairlawn, NJ
David and Miriam Rybak, Beit Shemesh
Heshe and Harriet Seif, Efrat
David and Michelle Silver, LA
Jaime & Marilyn Sohacheski, LA
Marc and Susan Wiesen, Teaneck
David and Debbie Wise, Maplewood, NJ
Robert and Debbie Hartman, Bal Harbour
Mark Hyman and Sheryl Neuman, LA
Morris Dweck, Brooklyn
Michael and Eva Salzhauer, Miami
The Schuckit and Welz-Cook Family, Carmel
Orin and Liora Green, Modiin
Chuck Lowenstein, Jerusalem
Yoni and Shoshana Domnitz, Hong Kong
Scott and Aviva Krieger, LA
Shalom Sananes, Brooklyn
The Chanales Family, Teaneck
Bryan and Andrea Bier, West Orange
Aaron Drazin
Chayim and Karen Stern, East Brunswick
Simon Hamilton, Raanana
Bennett and Yocheved Deutsch, Teaneck
Marc and Francine Sicklick, Lawrence
Jake and Loren Shepherd, Glenhazel
Meyer and Sheila Last, Teaneck
Elliott and Cindy Forgash, Teaneck
Erick and Amy Fredj, Nof Ayalon
Mark and Debra Teicher, Teaneck
Matt and Pam Greenwood, West Orange, NJ
David and Sarena Koschitzky, Toronto