Thank you to all our members!
As our third membership drive came to a close on Shavout, we are pleased to report that once again, Romemu has grown. Over those seven weeks, we’ve saw a 20% increase in our membership. Our new members, like the over 200 members before them, have pledged and committed themselves to supporting this vibrant, liberal and progressive Jewish spiritual community.
It's never too late to become a Rome'member
Our Fair Share Dues System invites members to pay their dues based on their household income. Please refer to the chart breakdown (below) to find your level.
Over half of Romemu’s income is made up through our membership; please consider stretching beyond your range. Every level you go up is significant for Romemu, and we thank you in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: by completing this form you will be charged immediately and on an ongoing basis (either monthly, bi-annually or annually). This will override any existing membership you may have. Please call the office if you'd like to make a different arrangement: (877) 781-2349.
Member Benefits:
When you renew your membership or join for the first time you will receive:
- Unique Friday night and Shabbat morning services that include yoga, meditation, music, silence, dancing, and group Torah aliyot
- Entry passes for High Holiday services
- LIFE-CYCLE SERVICES Your membership dues include any fees for life-cycle services such as weddings, funerals, and B’nai Mitzvah. This means as a member you will receive one-on-one support from Rabbi David for holistic preparation of these life moments. Rabbi David also offers conversation counseling and classes.
- SPIRITUAL COUNSELING Your membership will provide you with the option for spiritual counseling and advice from Rabbi David Ingber
- ADULT EDUCATION Your membership includes adult education classes taught by Rabbi David like the Kabballah Café and The Parsha Jam.
- Discounts on all holiday-related events and Havdalah Ravayot
- Free weekly classes on Kabbalah, Torah, and more
- “Kirtan Rabbi: Live!” - the new CD from Andrew Hahn, the Kirtan Rabbi
- A meet the Rabbi event at Rabbi David and Ariel’s home
- As an ALEPH member (if you choose to sign up) participate at the ALEPH Kallah at a discount rate
Affording Membership
We acknowledge the current economic crisis and understand how challenging it might be to pay for Romemu membership this coming year.
We are doing two to things to try and ease this hardship:
- We ask if you can afford to pay something beyond your membership dues, that you think about helping to cover the cost of another person’s membership. We are calling this a “chevruta membership” — a chevruta is a “learning partner” — or one with whom you study Torah. If you are able, please consider this mitzvah.
- If you cannot possibly afford a membership, please call our office: (877) 781-2349. There are ways you can provide time/skills to the Romemu community that may temporarily serve as your membership fees.
Membership runs for one full year from the day you register.
Membership Fees
| |
Payment Options |
| Total gross household income is... |
Pay in full |
50% now,
50% in 6 mo. |
Pay monthly |
| Student * |
$252 |
$126 |
$21 |
| Friend§ |
$536 |
$268 |
$45
|
| $0-29k |
$561 |
$281 |
$47 |
| $30-39k |
$648 |
$324 |
$54 |
| $40-49k |
$823 |
$412 |
$69 |
| $50-59k |
$998 |
$499 |
$83 |
| $60-69k |
$1,173 |
$587 |
$98 |
| $70-79k |
$1,348 |
$674 |
$112 |
| $80-89k |
$1,523 |
$762 |
$127 |
| $90-99k |
$1,698 |
$849 |
$142 |
| $100-124k |
$2,005 |
$1,002 |
$167 |
| $125-149k |
$2,442 |
$1,221 |
$204 |
| $150-174k |
$2,880 |
$1,440 |
$240 |
| $175-199k |
$3,317 |
$1,659 |
$276 |
| $200k+ |
$3,974 |
$1,987 |
$331 |
* Please note that proof of full-time student status should be made available upon Romemu’s request.
§ A "Friend" is an infrequent Romemu attendee, and might be either a member of another shul in addition to Romemu, and/or an out-of-towner.
**Everyone can be a member at Romemu. If you have special financial needs, please contact the office to discuss it with us, and we will figure out a membership agreement that makes sense for you.
Top right image by Avraham Loewenthal: "Ain Ode Milvado"
