FILL OUT OUR INTEREST FORM
We'd love to connect to get to know you and answer any questions you might have!
Click the button below to complete our interest form and we will be in touch.
BECOMING A MEMBER
So you've found "your people"...
Perhaps it was a powerful sermon, a raucous Torah study session, a deeply meditative High Holiday experience or just a phone call from a new temple friend...if you feel drawn to our community, we welcome you and invite you to deepen your commitment to our TBT family.
Becoming a member of Temple B’nai Torah means more than just joining a synagogue – it means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community. Membership comes with valuable benefits, such as complimentary High Holy Day tickets, discounted event pricing, pastoral care from our rabbis, access to exclusive members-only communications, and the opportunity to engage deeply through our small groups, committees, and board.
Beyond these tangible perks, membership offers something even more meaningful: a true sense of belonging. You’ll be part of a community that celebrates together, supports one another through life’s challenges, and nurtures personal and spiritual growth. Our members form connections that provide lasting relationships, care, and a shared commitment to Jewish values. Wherever you are on the spectrum of Jewish learning and practice, the clergy and staff of TBT are present for you, providing a place for you to connect and grow at your own pace and in your own way.
Join us, and let’s build a stronger future together.
Each person's path to membership looks a little different because this process is driven by you. Some common steps include:
- Fill out our interest form
- Meet with our Membership Manager &/or rabbis
- Attend events or services to get a sense of our community
- Fill out our membership application
If you are ready to take the next step (or discuss membership furhter), please contact our Membership Manager, Hannah Fuller (hfuller@templebnaitorah.org).
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE
An important part of becoming a member of our community entails making a financial commitment to the congregation.
- By making a membership pledge, you are agreeing to share, along with every other member of the Temple community, in the support of our ongoing activities and programs
- Through your pledge, you help make it possible for families and individuals with fewer financial resources to also participate fully in Temple membership
- Your pledge shows that Temple B’nai Torah and your own Jewish journey constitute important priorities in your life and the lives of your loved ones.
- We also recognize that not everyone has the financial means at all times to meet the established targets. We will work with all those wanting to be members of our community who have financial hardships. No one should be discouraged from applying for temple membership based on an inability to contribute financially.
Temple B’nai Torah embraces a modified system that invokes the spirit of Fair Share (pledge is based on income) while creating reasonable “targets” to guide membership pledges. The following targets are based upon the number of adults and life stage of the family.
In the table below, first look at your age bracket on the left, then to the number of adults* in the household on the right. The amount listed is for your annual contribution. (Divide by 12 to determine an estimated monthly cost.)
College students receive free membership, and there is a discount for graduate students.
| AGE | 1 ADULT | 2 ADULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 18-29 | $12.50/mo (or $150/year if paid in full) | $25/mo (or $300/year if paid in full) |
| 30-35 | $31.25/mo (or $375/year if paid in full) | $62.5/mo (or $750/year if paid in full) |
| 36-69 | $114.50/mo (or $1375/year if paid in full) | $229/mo (or $2750/year if paid in full) |
| 70+ | $79/mo (or $950/year if paid in full) | $158/mo (or $1900/year if paid in full) |
*Please note that religious school and activities for children & youth are typically charged independently of membership; however, participation is often either conditional upon membership or discounted for members.
If you are unable to cover these membership dues, please don't let that be a barrier to joining! We are more interested in you finding your place with us and contributing what you can than having you miss out on all the benefits of membership because of your financial situation. If you're worried about the finances, please contact us so we can find the right financial fit for you (and your family).
OTHER INFORMATION
Patron Circle
We encourage those with the means to exceed the suggested dues to contribute beyond the target, ensuring that we can continue to welcome and support those who may not be able to meet the full financial commitment. Members who give $3,600 or more annually are welcomed into our esteemed Patron Circle, a group whose extraordinary generosity forms the financial foundation of our synagogue. The contributions of Patron Circle members enable us to sustain our mission, offer meaningful programs, and create an inclusive space for all.
Security Assesment
We are proud of our rich offering of weekly in-person services and events, and we provide a security presence at all services and events. This cost is necessary to ensure we can celebrate and congregate as a community — in peace. Each year in January, TBT members are asked to contribute toward a security assessment ($75 for an individual or $150 for a family), which offsets the cost of security for our services and events.
Household Information
Household information is collected for Temple usage only. We do not share or otherwise distribute your personal information without your permission. Basic contact information is shared in our member directory unless you opt-out (which you can do at any poitn!). That information is secured via an encrypted members-only portal.
