Beth Sholom Membership form - Form - Congregation Beth Sholom

Thank you for your interest in joining Congregation Beth Sholom. Please tell us a little about you and then complete the form below.

* First Name

* Last Name

* Email Address

* Mobile Phone Number

* Address

* City

* Zipcode

* Hebrew Name

* Birthdate

I don't have a Hebrew name

Second Adult's First Name

Second Adult's Last Name

Second Adult's Email Address

Second Adult's Mobile Number

Hebrew Name

Birthdate

I don't have a Hebrew name

* What drew you to Beth Sholom?

* Do you have any friends or relatives currently at Beth Sholom?

* Please describe your Jewish/religious background and significant experiences:

If you grew up at a synagogue, please tell us where and which one:

We are eager to have you find your place at Beth Sholom and encourage you to take an active part in synagogue life. Please let us know how you would like to engage:

Youngish: connect with congregants in their 20s to early 40sHaMerkaz (the center): connect with congregants who are "in the middle"Sages of the Ages: connect with older congregants

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As you know, we rely on our congregants to maintain and grow our operation and community. Thank you, in advance, for your financial generosity and volunteer support. From Shabbat services to Youth Education and social action, your commitment keep us thriving.

PLEDGE YOUR 2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP

Membership Category	One Adult		Two Adults
	Monthly	Annual	Monthly	Annual
Sustaining	$154	$1,850	$308	$3,700
Parnas Chaverim (Friends) Benefits: * Additional 2 High Holy Day tickets * Priority B'nai Mitzvah date selection * Access to special events with visiting guests and the Rabbi * Recognition in Haluach and at fundraising events	$367	$4,400	$521	$6,250
Parnas Bonim (Builders) All the above benefits PLUS: * One complementary Yahrzeit Wall inscription * One complementary named kiddush sponsorship * Additional ritual honors	$596	$7,150	$750	$9,000
Parnas Chazakim (Strong) All the above benefits PLUS: * 4 additional High Holy Day tickets	$1,346	$16,150	$1,500	$18,000
Parnas Giborim (Heroes) All the above benefits PLUS: Additional complementary Yahrzeit Wall inscription	$1,929	$23,150	$2,083	$25,000
Parnas Rosh Pina (Cornerstone)	$2,846	$34,150	$3,000	$36,000
Associate Membership*	$77	$925	$154	$1,850
Young(ish)**	$90	$1,080	$140	$1,680

* Associate Membership is for individuals and couples affiliated with another synagogue or living outside of the Bay Area. It is 50% of the Sustaining level and does not include High Holy Days tickets.

** Young(ish) Membership: If you are a family with young children, your participation in Youngish is welcomed and encouraged, though this discounted membership is reserved for individuals and couples without children.

* How many adults in your household?

* Select your membership level

DUES ADJUSTMENT

In keeping with our faith and tradition, no Jewish person will be turned away from membership at Beth Sholom due to an inability to provide financial support to our community. If you need to discuss a dues adjustment, please check the box below and then contact Adie Paz-Priel.

Please be sure to submit this form, and know that the amount shown is automatically calculated but you will not be charged at this time.

I will reach out to Adie Paz-Priel to discuss dues adjustment

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

I would like to pledge an additional contribution to the synagogue's

General Fund:

I would like to pledge an additional contribution to the synagogue's

Kiddush Fund:

Since October 7th, the cost of keeping Beth Sholom secure has increased by nearly $500 per family. Please consider an additional contribution of $180 to help defray these costs.

I would like to pledge an additional contribution to the synagogue's

Security Fund:

I would like to pledge an additional contribution to the synagogue's

Chicken Soupers:

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

MEMBER DIRECTORY

I would like my information to be visible in the Member DirectoryBy checking this box you agree to share your name, email address and phone number in the Member Directory.

Community Choices

Kol Yisreal arevim zeh bazeh / All of the Jewish community is responsible for one another
Talmud Sh’vuot 39a

In addition to maintaining the financial health of Beth Sholom by paying your dues and participating in our fundraising efforts, there are many other opportunities for you to contribute to our community. These opportunities have the potential to bring a sense of fulfillment and connection to your Jewish identity and expression, and will profoundly impact our community. Please check the opportunities below that you would like to participate in.

Please note that this is a new form and if you completed it last year your choices are not carried forward. Our hope is that every congregant will be able to commit to at least one category.

How many adults are completing this form?

First Name

Last Name

Email

Committee Participation
I am able to offer my expertise and talents in one or more of the following areas:

Community

I can bring meals to families with new babies and bereaved members of our community.
I am able to organize a meal train if the person lives near or within my zip code.I am interested in volunteering at Beth Sholom (events, office, etc).I would like to be paired with a new member of the community to help integrate them and make them feel welcome.I would like to be paired with a conversion student to sit with them in services, be a mentor and friend, and help them navigate a new community.I would like to be an active grandparent figure in the community (read books in the preschool, be paired with a family, etc).I would like to volunteer as a greeter at Shabbat services and events.I am available to help with rides to/from Synagogue on Shabbat.I am available to help with Chicken Soupers.

Education and Learning
I would like to teach someone how to lead Shabbat or weekday tefilah (prayer).I have a particular skill, interest or topic or know someone that could teach as a session for the “Jews for Hot Cocoa” post-B’nai Mitzvah teen program.I am passionate about Jewish life and learning and could lead an experience or activity to the Shabbat School community.I have ideas and interests for adult learning experiences and would be excited to partner with a Beth Sholom staff member to bring them to life and offer them to the community.I would like to learn how to lead Shabbat or weekday tefilah (prayer).I would like to learn how to read Torah.

Ritual
I know how to read Torah and I would like to participate in the Torah readers rotation.I will attend at least two morning minyan services throughout the year.I will attend at least one shiva in the home of a community member who I do not have a close relationship with.I live near the synagogue, and I am willing to be “on call” (via WhatsApp / text) to help make an in-person minyan.I am willing to be “on call” (via WhatsApp / text) to help make a minyan online.

* First Name

Last Name

Email

Committee Participation
I am able to offer my expertise and talents in one or more of the following areas:
Chesed v’Tzedek (social justice and action)DevelopmentEducationEvent planning and productionFinanceRitualMembership

Community
I can bring meals to families with new babies and bereaved members of our community.
I am able to organize a meal train if the person lives near or within my zip code.I am interested in volunteering at Beth Sholom (events, office, etc).I would like to be paired with a new member of the community to help integrate them and make them feel welcome.I would like to be paired with a conversion student to sit with them in services, be a mentor and friend, and help them navigate a new community.I would like to be an active grandparent figure in the community (read books in the preschool, be paired with a family, etc).I would like to volunteer as a greeter at Shabbat services and events.I am available to help with rides to/from Synagogue on Shabbat.I am available to help with Chicken Soupers.

Education and Learning
I would like to teach someone how to lead Shabbat or weekday tefilah (prayer).I have a particular skill, interest or topic or know someone that could teach as a session for the “Jews for Hot Cocoa” post-B’nai Mitzvah teen program.I am passionate about Jewish life and learning and could lead an experience or activity to the Shabbat School community.I have ideas and interests for adult learning experiences and would be excited to partner with a Beth Sholom staff member to bring them to life and offer them to the community.I would like to learn how to read Torah.I would like to learn how to lead Shabbat or weekday tefilah (prayer).

Want to contribute another way? Please let us know at membership@bethsholomsf.org

Thank you very much for your commitment. Your efforts strengthen our community.