Ohev Shalom's Dues Policy

In order to welcome each new member into our synagogue, the first year’s dues are free.
Following the first year, dues will be determined by the graduated scale listed below:

Special Reduced Rate Categories

Ohev Shalom also offers a reduced membership rate for young members and families.  If the oldest adult is less than 36 years old on July 1 of the calendar year, dues are $360 for singles and $540 for a family.

In addition, families with one or more children enrolled in Kehillah Early Learning Center receive a 10% discount on their total dues amount.

The philosophy of Ohev Shalom is to welcome all Jews as members of our synagogue, regardless of their ability to pay his/her dues. In cases of unusual hardship, adjustments can be arranged by written application made to the Dues Adjustment Committee.

Additional Commitments

Building Fund/ Restoration Fund

In order to maintain our beautiful building and grounds, each new member is required to make a building fund pledge in the amount of $750.00, which can be paid in one lump sum or in installments within 5 years of new membership.

Payment is not expected until completing your first year of free membership so the cost would be $187.50 per year for the subsequent four years.  If you desire, the payments can be started during the first year at $150 per year for five years.

After this commitment is paid in full, all members of the congregation then contribute annually to a building improvement/ preservation fund. This annual contribution is $36.00 per adult with a $72.00 maximum per family.

Optional

Friends of the Seminary

The members of all United Synagogue congregations are urged to participate in a voluntary contribution of $18.00 per year to support of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Your monthly statement will reflect your participation in this program.