Membership
Joining Beth Shalom means becoming part of a community that shows up for you. Members celebrate together, learn together, and support one another through every season of life.
What Membership Includes
- High Holy Day seats for every member of your household
- Reduced Hebrew school tuition and b'nai mitzvah preparation
- Pastoral care and life-cycle support from Rabbi Kessler and Cantor Abramov
- Free adult education classes
- Voting rights and a voice in the life of the congregation
Dues
We use a voluntary dues model. Each household pays what it can, and no one is turned away for financial reasons. Suggested annual commitments are:
Families
$2,400
Individuals
$1,500
Young adults under 35
$360
First year members
half of the suggested amount
Dues can be paid monthly, quarterly, or once a year. All conversations about dues are confidential and handled by our treasurer.
Interfaith Families
Partners who are not Jewish are full participants in our community. They are welcome in our services, classes, and committees, and they are listed as members of the household.
How to Join
Start with a conversation. Our membership chair, Naomi Rubin, will meet with you over coffee, answer your questions, and introduce you to families with similar interests. You are welcome to attend services and programs for several months before you decide.
We visited three synagogues. Beth Shalom was the only one where people asked about us before they asked about dues.
Contact
Call (555) 014-2290 or email office@bethshalom.example.com. Our office at 418 Orchard Lane is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Become a member
call Naomi Rubin at (555) 014-2290 to schedule your membership conversation.