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Registered — Edmonton, AB — Charitable Organization
Scores: Legitimacy 88/100 · Effectiveness 90/100
Financials: Revenue $244,702 · Expenditures $259,665
Temple Beth Ora is a 46-year-old Jewish congregation in Edmonton with strong program spending at 98.2% but a critical-severity flag for compensation at 62% of revenue. For a synagogue that employs a rabbi, cantor, and support staff, this compensation level reflects the staffing model rather than mismanagement — though it is notably above peer norms.
Our Verdict: A well-established Edmonton synagogue with excellent program spending and a 46-year track record. The high compensation ratio deserves context — synagogues typically employ professional clergy and educators — but donors should be aware it exceeds peer benchmarks significantly.