New
Members
Welcome, New Members!
Experience
our synagogue for a year and see what we have to offer
you! If you have never been a member of Congregation
Beth Israel, we extend complimentary
dues to you for your first year.
(Note: Fees are the same as current members. This offer
is for dues for our fiscal year July 2008-June 2009
only.)
We
offer a variety of spiritual, educational, and social
programs that speak to our commitment to Reform
Judaism, the diversity of our congregation, and our
dedication to provide a sense of spirituality and
community to all of our members.
Clare Feldman and Marge
Cohen, Co-Chairs of our Membership Committee, would
be delighted to talk to you.
Clare can be reached
at 860-561-0736 and Marge at 860-284-1175.
To learn more about Congregation Beth Israel, read
our New
Member General Information packet.
Application
To apply for membership to Congregation Beth Israel,
download our Membership Application and
mail the completed application to:
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06119
Attn: Jane Zande
Dues List
If there is no bread, there can be no Torah; If there is no Torah, there can be no bread.
- Pirke Avot, Teachings of our Fathers
The idea behind this quote is both clear and profound: in order to create a strong Jewish life, a community must create for itself a strong economic base. Membership dues are the main source of funding for Congregation Beth Israel services, programs, and activities. Your financial commitment helps us accomplish our mission of serving the lifelong spiritual and educational needs of our congregants, and creates strong connections in the Jewish community.
As a member of our community, you receive many benefits, including:
- Services of clergy for life cycle events
- Participation in worship services and educational programs throughout the year
- High Holy Day tickets for those covered by your membership
- Our monthly Bulletin and weekly Chai Lights, our e-mail newsletter
- The right to purchase lots in our Cemetery
- A warm, caring, Jewish community for you and your family to join
Besides annual dues, your financial commitment also includes fees.
Every member pays an Energy and Security Assessment fee to cover increasing
energy costs and to maintain our Temple's life/safety fire equipment
and systems. Most of the cost of operating our Religious School is
shared by our members through dues, but we do ask the families who
have children in Religious School to pay for a portion of the costs.
We also charge a Building Fund if you have not paid into a fund at
any other synagogue. Download our Dues
List to view our current rates. Please note, the rates are subject
to change.
Chai Membership
When you make a financial commitment over and above annual dues and become a Chai Member,
you give every member of Congregation Beth Israel, regardless of his or her financial situation, the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the Congregation. Your additional financial commitment enhances the synagogue's full range of programs and services and helps us make up the difference
for those unable to pay the full dues.
Dues Reduction
Congregation Beth Israel's policy is that no one is denied membership due to financial limitations. We open our doors to all who wish to become a part of our community, regardless of ability to pay. You may request a confidential application for dues abatement by sending your request to :
CBI Dues Committee
P.O. Box 370051
West Hartford, CT 06137-0051
