Membership
B’nai Jeshurun is Spirituality, Community, Activism, & Growth…
BJ is known for its vibrant, lively prayer, for its music drawing on a vast spectrum of influences, and for its community-building and activism. We are forward-thinking change-makers creating a new, multi-access presence and constantly re-imagining what it means to be Jewish. If you’re not familiar with our community and the values that drive us, please read more.
You can count on BJ and our community for spiritual guidance, leadership, engagement, and support. It’s a place to come, whether it be online or in-person, to navigate building a better world and our lives together.
Whether you’re near or far, there’s a home for you here. Join us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of membership?
Your membership provides:
- Pastoral care and guidance for important life moments and milestones
- Lifecycle support for b’nai mitzvah, weddings, birth, conversion, death, and other life events
- Participation in High Holy Days services is available to members only (at no additional cost) and their guests
- Meaningful programming and small group gatherings that provides a rich tapestry for learning, reflection, and connection with fellow community members
- Access to Kadima@BJ registration and opportunities for immersive experiences, including trips and retreats
- Member-only Zoom access to Shabbat and some holiday services
- Special member pricing on concerts, community meals, annual community Shabbaton, trips and retreats, and more.
- The spiritual nourishment that comes with being part of a loving, caring, and vibrant Jewish community—and of knowing that you are contributing to its present and helping to ensure its future.
Do you have special pricing for students, young adults, seniors, or out-of-town households?
Young adults, seniors, students, and out-of-towners are important contributors to our community, and we endeavor to do all that we can to help them join and remain members. Rather than having special membership category pricing, we invite those whose income is limited, for any reason, to set their own membership dues. Becoming a member this way is easy and requires no interview or additional paperwork.
Can I pay my dues in installments?
Yes! You can pay in monthly or quarterly installments. For more information about payment plans, please contact Matthew Davey.
How do I pay my open balance online?
You can use this form for payment of open balances on your household account. Please make sure that you have already completed your membership renewal form prior to submitting payment for your membership dues.
I am in a difficult financial position and cannot afford my designated dues amount. What should I do?
Finances are never a barrier to joining the BJ community, and no one will be turned away for financial reasons. If sliding scale dues are not affordable for you, you have the option to pay what you can by setting your own dues. Monthly or quarterly payment plans are also available.
What does it mean to be a member in good standing?
BJ’s bylaws require members to be in Good Standing to access all the benefits of membership, including pastoral care and lifecycle support, High Holy Days seating, and participation in the Annual Meeting.
How many High Holy Days entrance cards do I get with my membership?
Our members in good standing are entitled to a High Holy Days entrance card for each family member in the household account. BJ policy allows adult children to be a part of their parent’s household account up to and including 26 years of age.
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact Matthew Davey, Membership Services Manager, or email us at membership@bj.org.
Pay an open balance
Please use this form for payment of open balances on your household account. Please make sure that you have already completed your membership renewal form prior to submitting payment for your membership dues.