SHM Membership Form

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Our Congregation welcomes all members of the Jewish community and their families. As a non-profit organization, Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot is supported by the commitment and collective strength of our members. We are honored that you have chosen Shir Ha-Ma'alot (SHM) for your spiritual home.

Financial Commitment

Sustaining Membership- $3,525 (consists of $2,850 membership + $375 Building Maintenance Fee + $300 Security Fee)

Benefits of Membership include over 300 programs and events centered on building a warm and vibrant Jewish community as at SHM and include:

4 M Supporters

Mitzvah supporters help to provide every member at SHM, regardless of their financial means, the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the congregation. In addition, Mitzvah supporters strengthen and sustain religious and educational services and programs that benefit us all. If you are able to support Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot by paying above the sustaining level, it is one of the highest forms of tzedekah. (Please note that all Mitzvah Supporter levels include the Building Maintenance Fee and the Security Fee.)

Memory- $4,275- Special recognition in the membership directory
Mitzvah- $6,025- The above plus two reserved High Holy Day tickets
Mentsch- $8,875- All of the above plus two additional High Holy Day reserved seats (total of four)
Meaning- $11,750- All of the above plus one reserved parking space at the High Holy Day services

No one is denied membership because of financial hardship. We do ask you value the benefits of membership at our synagogue by contributing to the very best of your ability. If you require financial hardship consideration, please contact our Director of Membership, Lisa Monette, at 949 857-2226 or lisa@shmtemple.org for the necessary forms.

New Member Financial Commitment

* Financial Commitment

Sustaining Commitment- $3,525Memory- $4,275Mitzvah- $6,025Mentsch- $8,875Meaning- $11,750NaSHiM Sisterhood (annually)- $36Brotherhood (annually)- $36Please contact me regarding special consideration for membership dues. We strive to make membership affordable to all.

If you would like your Mitzvah contribution to remain anonymous, please notify our Director of Membership, Lisa Monette, at 949-857-2226 or email her at lisa@shmtemple.org.

Terms of Membership Commitment

I/We accept the many benefits of membership in Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot and agree to the following:

1. I/We acknowledge a financial commitment to pay the annual membership dues. The annual fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

2. I/We understand that annual membership will be renewed automatically without further action on my/our part unless I/we give written notice before commencement of the new fiscal year that I/we do not want my/our membership renewed.

* Click here if you agree to the above terms of membership

Click here if you agree to the above terms of membership

* I/We agree to pay:

Please Select OnePlease choose which option you'd likeAnnually (charged on July 1st or when application is completed)Semi-annually (Payment 50% due upon completion, remainder due January 1st)Quarterly (Payment of 25% due upon completion, remainder due on October 1st, January 1st, and April 1st)Monthly (Paid monthly from July 1st through June 1st)Please reach out to me regarding our unique payment scheduling

* Preferred Payment Method

Please Select OnePlease choose payment methodCheckACH (Automatic deduction from checking/savings account)Credit Card- MC, Visa (3% credit card fee applied)Credit Card- AMEX (4% credit card fee applied)

Adult #1

First Name

* Last Name

* Nickname

* Email

* Cell Phone

For example, (949) 857-2226

* Date of Birth

* Mailing Address

* Mailing Address City

* Mailing Address State

Mailing Address Zip Code

Home Phone

Hebrew Name

* Religion

JewishNot Jewish

If you are not Jewish, please specify what religion is practice:

Business Name

Occupation

Work Phone

Work Email

Adult #2

First Name

Last Name

Nickname

Gender

Cell Phone

Date of Birth

Hebrew Name

Religion

JewishNot Jewish

If you are not Jewish, please specify what religion is practiced.

Business Name

Occupation

Work Phone

Work Email

Additional Member Information

* Marital Status

Wedding Anniversary Date (if applicable)

What is the best way to contact you?

EmailCell PhoneHome PhoneWork Phone

Yahrzeit Information (Deceased Family Members)

Please write in the deceased person's name, their relationship to you (or other member on this application), and the anniversary date of their death. If there are more than one person, please do so on multiple lines.

Is there anything special about you or your family that you want SHM office/clergy to be aware of? If so, please explain.

Please list any special interests or skills for each member.

Children

Child #1 First Name

Child #1 Last Name

Child #1 Nickname

Gender

Child #1 Hebrew Name

Date of Birth

Grade as of August 2024

Name of School, District

Child #2 First Name

Child #2 Last Name

Child #2 Nickname

Gender

Child #2 Hebrew Name

Date of Birth

Grade as of August 2024

Name of School, District

Child #3 First Name

Child #3 Last Name

Child #3 Nickname

Gender

Child #3 Hebrew Name

Date of Birth

Grade as of August 2024

Name of School, District

If you need to add additional information on your membership application, please write "YES" below.

Our Director of Membership, Lisa Monette, or a SHM staff member will be reaching out to you shortly to gather financial commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our SHM Community!

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