Become A Member of Temple Beth El

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Would you like to become a member of Temple Beth El? Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming or Rachael Rand, Congregational Engagement Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions you may have about joining our synagogue.

At Temple Beth El, we pride ourselves on making membership accessible to as many people as possible. If any current or prospective member is facing serious financial difficulties, financial assistance is available.

Congregational Commitment

Our Congregation is committed to stand together to secure our shared future, both of our synagogue and our people. We are dedicated to the importance of Judaism, providing children with a Jewish education, celebrating meaningful moments in your life, mourning the passing of a loved one, or simply embracing the spirituality and traditions that are at the heart of Judaism.

For our congregation to thrive, a commitment of financial support is needed from all who wish to be a part of it. To more accurately reflect this shared responsibility, we use the term Congregational Commitment to describe our annual membership payment. 100% of your Congregational Commitment is tax-deductible, as a charitable contribution to a non-profit organization.

Commitment

No Building Fund: There is no separate building fund or facilities maintenance fee.
Security: Safety and security is a priority on both campuses and is funded through a $325 annual fee.
Brotherhood and Sisterhood: Membership to Brotherhood and Sisterhood is included in your membership to Temple Beth El.
Annual Report: An Annual Report for our congregation is published each year. It conveys the major goals and accomplishments of the past year, and provides financial transparency to our members.
Temple Bylaws: The bylaws are the governing documents of Temple Beth El, wherein governance guidelines and temple policies are contained. If you are a member of Temple Beth El and would like to receive a copy of the bylaws, please contact our Executive Director.

Membership Categories

Effective for the 2024-2025 membership year.

Based on the age of the oldest person in the household, annual Congregational Commitment for couples/families is $500 for ages 18-29, $1,370 for ages 30-36, $2,470 for ages 37-40 and $3,270 for ages 40+. If you are a single parent age 40+ the Congregational Commitment is $2,360. All of our Early Learning Center (ELC) families receive complimentary membership while their child is enrolled in school.

A Sustaining Member contributes higher than the regular annual membership amount year over year, to ensure the ongoing strength and resiliency of the temple and its mission. Sustaining Members provide the synagogue with a dependable base of revenue used to sustain the programs, education, worship, clergy services and pastoral care upon which our community relies. To learn more about Sustaining Membership, click here or contact Derek Hurwitch at 561-391-8900.

Based on their age, annual Congregational Commitment for individuals is $380 for ages 18-29, $740 for ages 30-36, $1,350 for ages 37-40 and $1,710 for ages 40+.

For long time members who move away from the local area but want to stay connected and support the Temple, an Associate Membership is available. For individuals/families who maintain membership in good standing with a synagogue located outside of Florida and who reside in Florida for no more than six months per year, Multi-Synagogue Membership is available. Congregational Commitment is $1,280 for an individual and $2,340 for a couple/family.

Seasonal membership is available for any four consecutive months following the High Holy Days and prior to Passover. Congregational Commitment is $170/month for an Individual and $200/month for a Couple/Family. Some restrictions apply.

Congregational Commitment may be paid annually or in ten monthly installments. This structure is effective each year from July 1 to June 30, but certain exceptions may apply. All payments can be made by automatic bank withdrawal, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express.

Membership FAQs

Founded in 1967, Temple Beth El is one of the largest Reform congregations in the southeastern United States. We make it a priority to create a welcoming, intimate atmosphere because we cherish each and every congregant as an important part of our synagogue family. Temple Beth El is comprised of two beautiful campuses in Boca Raton, Florida, one located at 333 SW 4th Avenue and the other at 9800 Yamato Road.

We offer an Early Learning Center with preschool and full-time child care care for babies as young as two months, Religious School and Youth Group activities for grades K-12, educational opportunities for all ages, wonderful clergy available for life-cycle events and more, inspiring religious services for Shabbat and all holidays, a variety of groups and committees dedicated to making connections with each other and contributing to our community at large. We are fortunate enough to be able to provide an eternal resting place on sacred ground in our Mausoleum.

We happily welcome all who are interested in becoming members of Temple Beth El. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, sexual orientation, age, or disability and warmly embrace everyone who enters our community. We dedicate ourselves to being particularly supportive of interfaith families, Jews by choice, and LGBTQ+ families.

Membership at Temple Beth El is a priceless gift which you give to yourself and your family. As members, you facilitate your involvement in a warm, committed, caring family dedicated to Jewish life, learning and community.

You can provide your children with a Jewish education, celebrate meaningful moments in your life, mourn the passing of a loved one, or simply embrace the spirituality and traditions that are at the heart of Judaism all within the warm embrace of our congregation.

Specifically, our members are entitled to: services of the clergy for life-cycle events (weddings, baby naming, funerals, etc.), counseling and support from our clergy in the case of an illness or family difficulty, worship services and celebrations, High Holy Days (tickets included), voting privileges, continuing education courses and all Temple programs and activities.

At Temple Beth El, we pride ourselves on making membership accessible to as many people as possible, through a broad range of membership categories. There is no separate building fund or facilities maintenance fee. If any current or prospective member is facing serious financial difficulties, assistance is available. Email Elinor Josephson, Director of Engagement and Programming, or call 561-391-8900.

Our Director of Engagement and Programming, Elinor Josephson or our Congregational Engagement Coordinator, Rachael Rand will explain our simple application process, discuss all aspects of Temple membership, answer any questions you may have and help you begin integrating into our Temple family. In addition, any of our friendly staff and clergy would be more than happy to talk with you about the wonderful programs and meaningful experiences you’re sure to find here at Temple Beth El.

We would love you to attend one of our many events or Shabbat services. We know that you will come away feeling engaged, included and connected. Temple Beth El is truly a special community and we invite you to become part of our caring and supportive family.

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