Any person of the Jewish faith, over 18 years of age, may become a Member of the Congregation, subject to review by the Rabbi and Board of Directors. If you need additional information please contact our office at info@ohevdc.org or 202.882.7225.

MEMBER INFORMATION

Title

* First Name

* Last Name

Hebrew Name

* Address

Address (Line 2)

* City

* State

* Zip Code

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Date of Birth

CO-MEMBER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

Title

Co-Member First Name

Co-Member Last Name

Co-Member Hebrew Name

Full Address (if different than above)

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Date of Birth

CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD

Child 1 English Name

Child 1 Hebrew Name

Child 1 Date of Birth

Child 2 English Name

Child 2 Hebrew Name

Child 2 Date of Birth

Child 3 English Name

Child 3 Hebrew Name

Child 3 Date of Birth

Child 4 English Name

Child 4 Hebrew Name

Child 4 Date of Birth

Additional Child(ren)

COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES

Out of respect for the environment and to minimize operating costs, synagogue communications will primarily be done via email/website. If you prefer to hear from us by mail, we are happy to include you in our opt-in mail distribution list.

Annual Membership Directory: Members are automatically included in our annual membership directory unless noted here:

Online Membership Directory: Members can opt-in to be included in the Online Membership Directory. Members must login to access information.

GETTING INVOLVED

To better assist our gabbaim in this area, please take a few minutes to complete the new Ohev Sholom Ritual Survey. Please don't let the length of the survey scare you off, you can skip any questions you want to. Please also feel free to share this with friends and family who aren't members, but who participate in services at Ohev or might want to. Membership is not a requirement for attending or participating in services at Ohev.

2025-2026 Membership Rates

OPTION A: Annual Giving Membership Plans

We are also excited to share our new Annual Giving Plan options for those who are able to make an additional philanthropic impact. Annual Giving plans allow the synagogue to create a culture of philanthropy in our community ensuring our synagogue's sustainability.

This year, we have five distinct Annual Giving levels with each level receiving different benefits. We hope each membership unit will consider becoming part of our important annual giving program.

Our Annual Giving program will have the following benefits this year:

Recognition throughout the year (All Levels)
High Holiday Tickets (All Levels)
Mishloach Manot (All Levels)
Reduction (20%) in one building rental during the year [non-Shabbat] (All levels)
Full Page Ad in the Journal (Builder)
Full Page Ad in the Journal and two tickets to the Spring Celebration (Pillar & Chai)
One free rental in the building [non-Shabbat] (Pillar & Chai)

Annual Giving program levels*:

Sustainer: $4,200 annual/$420 monthly - Covers roughly 1/2 of all costs incurred by a typical household during the year
Sustainer Plus: $6,300 annual/$630 monthly - Covers roughly 3/4 of all costs incurred by a typical household during the year
Builder: $8,400 annual/$840 monthly - Covers full costs incurred by a typical household during the year
Pillar: $16,800 annual/$1,680 monthly - Covers full costs associated with household participation at Ohev Sholom + sponsors another household in participating fully, as well
Chai Society: $21,000+ - Supports two full households and provides above-and-beyond investment in Ohev's future

* Individuals receive a 30% discount
** A security fee of $180 applies to all member levels

OPTION B: Membership Plans

Membership Plans (excluding Associate and Under 30) include High Holiday seats, but do not include donations for the High Holiday Appeal & Yizkor Book, Mishloach Manot for Purim, and Annual Gala Celebration. Please select the best plan for you and continue to support our appeals throughout the year. (Our dues cycle runs July 1 - June 30).

** A security fee of $180 applies to all member levels

Select your preferred plan:

Please select oneHousehold Membership ($2,500 includes one High Holiday seat for each household resident)Individual Membership ($1,700 includes one High Holiday seat)First-Time Household Membership ($1,800 - first year only - includes one High Holiday seat for each household resident))First-Time Individual Membership ($1,250 - first-year only - includes one High Holiday seat)Individual Under 30 Membership ($1000 - does not include High Holiday seats)Associate Membership ($800 single or family, for those living outside of the Ohev community or have an affiliation as a full dues paying member at another synagogue. Does not include High Holiday seats or voting rights.)

Local Affiliation

If you are applying for Associate Membership and you reside in the DC area, please let us know the name of the synagogue where you currently have full membership.

No one will be turned away from membership for financial reasons. Please contact Director of Operations, Steven Wernick (steven.wernick@ohevdc.org or 202.882.7225) who will be happy to work with you to reach an arrangement concerning dues (including payment plans and discounts) in a completely private manner. It is more important for you to be a part of our community as a member, and contribute what you can, than to not join at all. We sincerely appreciate your support at whatever level you are able to give.

We will follow up on your application within 7-10 business days. Please contact our office at info@ohevdc.org or 202.882.7225 with any questions.

New Member Application

2025-2026 Membership Rates