Types of Membership
Membership is open to any person of the Jewish faith and his/her spouse. Membership is for a one-year period, beginning
Entrance to the High Holy Days
Membership in the synagogue, (except for the BJ Friend membership), includes entrance cards to the High Holy Day services.
Those with Individual or Full-Time Student memberships are entitled to one entrance card; those with Family memberships are entitled to two adult members entrance cards as well as one entrance card for each child between the ages of Bat/Bar Mitzvah and 18 years (younger children do not need entrance cards).
BJ Friends may purchase cards for themselves and/or for friends and family. Those with Individual and Family memberships may also purchase cards for other family members and friends.
We use three locations during the High Holy Days: separate Adult and Children's services are held at SPSA on 86th Street and West End Avenue, BJ Sanctuary on 88th Street, and Symphomy Space on Broadway and 95th Street. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no services at Symphony Space on the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah, Friday,
Family Services will take place at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall (Broadway and 65th Street). You must have an entrance card to enter any of these services. Families with children ages 7-12 are encouraged to attend the Family Service. Space is limited in each location and all locations are assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
Volunteer Opportunities
Participation in Congregation B'nai Jeshurun's myriad activities and programs gives members the opportunity to bring Torah to life and to feel more connected to the BJ community. See the Volunteers page or call
The B'nai Jeshurun Dues Plan
As part of our obligation to create a kehillah kedoshah – a holy community – we each must assume the responsibility of meeting the financial requirements of our synagogue. The Fair Share Dues System allows members to pay their dues based on their household income. You are not asked to disclose your income, but only to accept those dues which are justly applicable to you. No financial documents are required. Rather, we ask that each member pledge as honestly and as accurately as possible. All financial information is treated confidentially. No adjustments will be made due to membership in other synagogues.
| ANNUAL DUES JUNE 2004 - JULY 2005 | ||||
| Annual Income | Membership Type and Dues | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Family | BJ Friend | F/T Student | |
| $0 - 30,000 | $460 | $575 | $ 325 | $150 |
| $31,000 - 40,000 | $550 | $650 | ||
| $41,000 - 50,000 | $700 | $850 | ||
| $51,000 - 60,000 | $850 | $1,025 | ||
| $61,000 - 70,000 | $1,000 | $1,225 | ||
| $71,000 - 85,000 | $1,200 | $1,450 | ||
| $86,000 - 100,000 | $1,400 | $1,725 | ||
| $101,000 - 125,000 | $1,750 | $2,100 | ||
| $126,000 - 150,000 | $2,100 | $2,550 | ||
| $151,000 + | $2,700 | $3,200 | ||
No one will be turned away based on financial considerations. If you are unable to meet your designated level of dues based on financial hardship, please
If you are paying by credit card, we encourage new and renewing members to register online. If you are paying by check, download a new member or renewing member application and mail it with your payment to the BJ office. We look forward to welcoming you as a member our community.