Membership Categories

Annual membership rates provided below include all member privileges unless noted below. Dues rates do not include religious school tuition or b'nai mitzvah fees.

Membership dues may be paid annually, quarterly, semi-annually, or monthly.

Dual Parent Family: $2,656*

Families with two adult spouses or partners and includes all dependent children through age 25.

Single Parent Family: $2,197*

Families with a single parent and includes all dependent dependent children through age 25.

Young Family: half rate of applicable category (Dual Parent or Single Parent)

Families (single or dual parent) whose oldest child has not yet reached 1st grade enrollment for the current school year

Young Adult: $974

Single individuals between 18 and 24

Couples: $2,502*

Adult couples without children

Individual: $2,120*

Single individuals between the ages of 25 and 69. This category is only for individuals without a spouse/partner and/or child(ren.)

Senior: $1,319*

Single individuals at least 70 year old or married couples/domestic partners where at least one individual is at least 70 years of age.

Add-on for Senior family members living with members: 1/4 regular senior dues per person. Dues will be added to the family’s bill rather than as a separate bill for the senior(s).

Senior family members living within the community but not with members: 1/2 regular senior dues per person. Dues may be added to the family’s bill or billed as a separate bill for the Senior(s).

* Building Fund: Dual Parent, Single Parent, Couple, Individual, and Senior membership categories require a total commitment to the Building Fund of $7,500 billed over ten years in annual installments of $750 ($62.50/month). This fee is deferred for Young Families until such time as the oldest child enters 1st grade. The Building Fund pays for all major repairs and general upkeep.

In accordance with URJ policy, Beth Chaverim grants credit to new members based upon any capital fund payments fulfilled at a prior URJ congregation during the immediately preceding three years. Additionally, seniors who have previously fully paid into a building fund at another congregation may have their building fund fees waived.

Special Membership Categories:

Affiliate: $1,200 family/$800 individual

Members in good standing at another URJ synagogue.  Affiliate members may serve on committees but do not have voting privileges. Affiliate members may not enroll children in religious school.  Includes two High Holy Days tickets.  Please provide a letter from your primary congregation now and with annual renewal.

Day Care Members: included with Day Care enrollments fees

Families who have children currently enrolled and in good standing with any mid-week educational program, including preschool and day care, held at Beth Chaverim. Includes congregational communications and access to High Holy Day service tickets .