Baltimore, Md - July 2, 2026 - For many years, the Vaad HaRabbonim of Baltimore, through the Agudah of Baltimore, provided a Scrip Program that allowed community members to purchase certificates to give to Meshulachim. These certificates were sold at a modest premium above their face value, with the additional funds remaining here in Baltimore to support our local mosdos.
This program was a tremendous benefit to our community, and we are deeply grateful to the Agudah for managing and facilitating it for so many years. Unfortunately, the Agudah is no longer able to continue operating the Scrip Program.
Announcing Our New Program:
Baruch Hashem, we are pleased to share that a replacement program has now been arranged through The Donors’ Fund. The new program will function very similarly to the previous Agudah Scrip Program, allowing community members to continue purchasing certificates for Meshulachim while helping keep meaningful tzedakah dollars here in Baltimore. When certificates are purchased through TA, the local portion of the purchase will support TA.
The Baltimore Vaad HaRabbonim strongly recommends that community members keep a portion of their tzedakah dollars here in town to support Torah education and our local mosdos. This program provides a simple and practical way to do so.
How it Works:
Certificates are sold by the book (similar to a checkbook). Each book contains 50 certificates, and are available in various denominations. In each case, a portion of your purchase remains here in Baltimore to support our local mosdos - in this case, TA. Click here to pick your book of certificates, and place your order!
Once your order is placed, The Donors’ Fund will mail the certificates directly to you at no charge, unless you choose and pay for rush delivery.
Please note the following delivery information:
- Orders of five or more books will be sent by Priority Mail, with an estimated delivery time of 5–7 days.
- Orders of fewer than five books will be sent by regular mail and may take up to 10 days.
Two Extra Perks:
The new certificates have an advantage over the previous system. Meshulachim anywhere can accept these certificates. That means that even if you live outside of Baltimore, or travel outside of Baltimore, these certificates can be used wherever your tzedaka giving takes you.
As in the past, TA is pleased to offer a $25 Knish Shop gift certificate as a small token of appreciation for Scrip orders of $500 or more. Previously, we were able to include the Knish Shop gift certificate together with the Scrip certificates. Under the new system, the Knish Shop gift certificate will be mailed separately.
Think Ahead:
Please be sure to order in advance so that your certificates arrive when needed.
If you have any questions, please email sprogram@talmudicalacademy.org.
We appreciate your patience while we worked to put together this new program. We are grateful that, through this new arrangement, we can continue a program that supports Meshulachim while also keeping significant tzedakah dollars in our community
