Congregation Beth El

Thank you for your interest in Congregation Beth El. The strength of our synagogue is its membership. As part of our obligation to create a kehillah kedoshah – a holy community – we each must assume the responsibility of helping meet the financial requirements of our synagogue. Our member’s financial obligation is based on a dues schedule, with different categories designed to accommodate the diversity of our congregation.

Everyone can afford membership at Beth El. Financial assistance for dues is available on a confidential basis, and financial capability is never a barrier to membership. To discuss special financial arrangements, please call our Executive Director, Stuart Skolnick.

Membership Categories (2008-2009)
Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th each year. Dues are prorated for those joining mid-year. Please call or stop by the office to discuss which category you fit into and the specific dues for that category.

Household Membership
A household is headed by one or more adults of the Jewish faith.
Individual Membership
Individual membership is for one individual adult of the Jewish faith.
Under Age 36 (oldest member in household)
This category allows for a graduated dues schedule. The plan is deeply discounted in Year 1 and increases in Year 2 until it reaches full membership dues in Year 3 (Year 2 rate only applies if oldest member is under age 36).
Associate Membership
For members who have moved out of the community but would like to remain a non-voting member and receive all synagogue mailings.
Newlyweds
A complimentary one-year membership for any couple married by our clergy.

Building Fund
This is a one-time Building Fund for all new members and is payable over a five-year period. This fund is intended to help with the on-going maintenance of our physical plant, which our older members helped to create.

The Jewish Learning Center and Thelma K. Reisman Preschool
Tuition for these programs is additional with enrollment offered to all members in good standing. School tuitions are discounted for members. Please see the Education section of our website for more information.

High Holy Day Tickets
Couples receive two High Holy Day tickets as part of their membership privileges. Individuals receive one High Holy Day ticket. Minor children do not need tickets. For additional tickets or reserved seating, please call the office for ordering information.

Membership Application
To view or download a PDF of our membership application, click here. To submit this application, please send it to the Beth El office at 222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079.
Please feel free to email Sheryl Hoffman, our Membership chair or call her at 973-865-4351, with any additional questions.

Keep Informed
To be added to our email database and receive weekly information about programs, life cycle events, holiday service schedules, etc., please email Stuart Skolnick in the Beth El office. If you would like to receive synagogue mailings including our monthly Bulletin, please advise Stuart as well.

Who We Are History of Beth El Membership Information Membership Application Our Clergy Education Directors Executive Director & Staff Congregational Nurse Our Board		Membership Thank you for your interest in Congregation Beth El. The strength of our synagogue is its membership. As part of our obligation to create a kehillah kedoshah – a holy community – we each must assume the responsibility of helping meet the financial requirements of our synagogue. Our member’s financial obligation is based on a dues schedule, with different categories designed to accommodate the diversity of our congregation. Everyone can afford membership at Beth El. Financial assistance for dues is available on a confidential basis, and financial capability is never a barrier to membership. To discuss special financial arrangements, please call our Executive Director, Stuart Skolnick. Membership Categories (2008-2009) Membership runs from July 1st – June 30th each year. Dues are prorated for those joining mid-year. Please call or stop by the office to discuss which category you fit into and the specific dues for that category. Household Membership A household is headed by one or more adults of the Jewish faith. Individual Membership Individual membership is for one individual adult of the Jewish faith. Under Age 36 (oldest member in household) This category allows for a graduated dues schedule. The plan is deeply discounted in Year 1 and increases in Year 2 until it reaches full membership dues in Year 3 (Year 2 rate only applies if oldest member is under age 36). Associate Membership For members who have moved out of the community but would like to remain a non-voting member and receive all synagogue mailings. Newlyweds A complimentary one-year membership for any couple married by our clergy. Building Fund This is a one-time Building Fund for all new members and is payable over a five-year period. This fund is intended to help with the on-going maintenance of our physical plant, which our older members helped to create. The Jewish Learning Center and Thelma K. Reisman Preschool Tuition for these programs is additional with enrollment offered to all members in good standing. School tuitions are discounted for members. Please see the Education section of our website for more information. High Holy Day Tickets Couples receive two High Holy Day tickets as part of their membership privileges. Individuals receive one High Holy Day ticket. Minor children do not need tickets. For additional tickets or reserved seating, please call the office for ordering information. Membership Application To view or download a PDF of our membership application, click here. To submit this application, please send it to the Beth El office at 222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079. Please feel free to email Sheryl Hoffman, our Membership chair or call her at 973-865-4351, with any additional questions. Keep Informed To be added to our email database and receive weekly information about programs, life cycle events, holiday service schedules, etc., please email Stuart Skolnick in the Beth El office. If you would like to receive synagogue mailings including our monthly Bulletin, please advise Stuart as well.