When you join Beth El Temple, you become part of a multi-generational community committed to lifelong learning and connecting to our Jewish heritage. Our size is indeed our strength; with nearly 950 members, we are a community of communities.
We are able to offer programming and worship opportunities for a variety of interests and age groups, from PJ Shabbat and Tumbling with Torah to junior congregation to USY Shabbat to the Chai Society’s Veterans Day Shabbat program. We have learning programs for all ages, abilities, and levels of interest. We also come together as one for many occasions—our joyous Shabbat Live experience and the High Holidays to name a few.
We are fortunate to have a strong array of professional staff dedicated to making each member’s experience meaningful. Our professionals work hand in hand with our dedicated volunteers to continually bring new and exciting ideas to life at Beth El. Indeed, our volunteers are our lifeblood. Whatever your area of interest, there are opportunities to get involved.
Because of our diverse congregation, we have many different levels of membership dues that will suit you and/or your family. Besides our normal dues, we offer special rates for young people, young families, singles, households with a single parent, senior pricing, couples, and special promotional discounts for the first two years of your membership with us.
Categories of Membership
Household: Two adults maintaining the same residence where one or both is age 35 or older, including any dependent children up to age 24 living at the same address.
Head of Household: One adult age 35 or older with at least one dependent child up to age 24 living at the same address. * Single: One adult age 35 or older.
Young Household: Two adults maintaining the same residence who are both under age 35, including any dependent children living at the same address.
Young Couple: Two adults maintaining the same residence who are both under age 35.
Young Head of Household: One adult under age 35 with at least one dependent child up to age 24 living at the same address.
Young Single: One adult under age 35.
Friend of Beth El: Non-members who are eligible to receive the Temple mailings ONLY but do not have ANY of the benefits of membership.
Supporting Household: Two adults maintaining the same residence who have a FULL-TIME membership at another synagogue and who are eligible for limited membership benefits at Beth El.
Membership Application: To join Beth El Temple, download the membership application and return it in person or mail it to the synagogue office.
Additional Information: For additional membership information, including dues details and new member programs, please contact our Membership Chair, Rabbi Ilana Garber, at igarber@bethelwh.org, or our Executive Director, Rabbi Howard Sowalsky, at hsowalsky@bethelwh.org.
