Membership

Download the Membership Application and Letter from our President, Gil Blumenthal

Membership When Kehillah of Arizona was founded in 2008, the vision of the Rabbi and Board of Directors was to create a community for Jews that was more personal than institutional. Being a “partner” in Kehillah means that you are part of a holy community, but the concept goes beyond that. The Kehillah experience is centered on a series of relationships with our Rabbi and with the other Kehillah partners. From those relationships emerge opportunities for teaching and learning, spirituality, camaraderie and caring. The rapid evolution of programming in our first year has been remarkable. But the emergence of these programs came from partners’ initiatives, not from institutional design. It is this nurturing environment that makes Kehillah of Arizona unique in the Valley.

So whether you use the term ‘partner” or “member,” whether you “join” or “affiliate,” Kehillah is your community. We welcome your interest and hope that our community will become your spiritual home for many years to come.

Membership Commitment / Dues

Become a full partner in Kehillah with your annual financial commitment

Your annual financial commitment – membership – provides Kehillah with funds that enable us to provide a variety of services to you, including religious services and programs, Youth Education, Adult Education, and dynamic spiritual guidance with our cantor and rabbi. Membership dues also help pay operating expenses: Building rental, clerical support, insurance, printing, telephone and internet services, etc.  In short, your membership dues help ensure that our community is fiscally sound and can fulfill its mission. Membership in Kehillah is open to any person of the Jewish faith and his/her spouse/partner. Dues paid now provide membership through June 30, 2012, including entrance to all services for High Holy Days 5772.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT CATEGORIES

Support categories were developed after careful consideration. Kehillah's aim is to balance the fiscal requirements of Kehillah with our desire to keep costs as low as possible for members.

Our goal is to operate in a sound, fiscally responsible manner, yet remain accessible to all who seek what Kehillah offers.

Basic Support Categories

$950  Couples/Families

$475  Young Couples (to age 35)/Families

$475  Individual

$235 Young Individual (to age 35)

Basic Support Category

Couples/Families $950.00 USDYoung Couples (to Age 35) / Families $475.00 USDIndividual $475.00 USDYoung Individual (to age 35) $235.00 USD

Honorary Support Categories

$5,400  Founding Partner   ~  Malach (angel)

$3,600  Sustaining Partner  ~  Manhig (leader)

$1,800  Supporting Partner ~  Shomer (guardian)

Honorary Support Categories

Founding Partner - Malach (angel) $5,400.00 USDSustaining Partner - Manhig (leader) $3,600.00 USDSupporting Partner - Shomer (guardian) $1,800.00 USD

If you are over 85, we welcome your membership donation(s) commensurate with your ability to support Kehillah. If you can’t afford dues, please call the Kehillah office to discuss alternate arrangements. If you believe Kehillah is the right spiritual home for you, you will not be turned away because of your financial situation. We value all contributions made from the heart.

PAYMENTS: Please make your check payable to Congregation Kehillah and mail it to Congregation Kehillah, 6140 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85254

New members: Welcome! Please return at least the first page of your Membership Application with your membership dues check. A member of the board, advisory committee, or membership committee will be happy to meet with you to complete the rest of the Membership Application form with you, if you wish. Couples will receive two High Holy Day tickets; individuals will receive one.

Students and Military A number of High Holy Day tickets are allocated for students and military (current student or military ID required). Kehillah of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) organization. Membership dues and other donations to Kehillah are tax-exempt to the full extent of the law.

Welcome! Please complete our membership application form and return it to the Kehillah office. Our community is based on relationships and a vision of what we can build together. We value all contributions and what our partners bring as the offerings of their hearts.