Membership Plans

Accessible membership is a community priority at our shul. We value all of our members equally and no one will be denied membership for financial reasons. In order to accommodate members in varying financial situations, we have several plans outlined below. For more information or to determine which plan is right for you, please contact our Interim Director of Operations, Steven Wernick (Steven.Wernick@OhevDC.org or (202) 882-7225, ext. 103.

Annual Giving Plans   options for those who are able to make an additional philanthropic impact. 

• Sustainer: Household $3,600 annual / $300 monthly, Individual $2,520 annual / $210 monthly - Covers over half of all costs incurred by a typical household during the year - (Includes membership, High Holiday tickets + Yizkor book names, participation in Mishloach Manot packages, and 20% reduction in any rental costs incurred by members
• Sustainer+: Household $5,400 annual / $450 monthly, Individual $3,780 annual / $315 monthly - Covers over half of all costs incurred by a typical household during the year - (Includes membership, High Holiday tickets + Yizkor book names, participation in Mishloach Manot packages, and 20% reduction in any rental costs incurred by members
• Builder: Household $7,200 annual / $600 monthly, Individual $5,040 annual / $420 monthly - Covers full costs incurred by a typical household during the year - Includes the benefits of Sustainer level, plus participation in all ‘priced’ Ohev events (Shabbat meals, graduation recognition, annual events, etc.)
• Pillar: Household $14,400+ annual / $1200 monthly, Individual $10,080+ annual / $840 monthly - Covers full costs associated with household participation at Ohev Sholom + sponsors another household in participating fully, as well - Includes the benefits of Builder level, plus one standard Shabbat kiddush or Seudat Shlishit in honor of your family or a loved one

Please contact the shul office if you wish to select a different level of you Annual Giving.
 

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).

• Household Membership $2,200
  Includes one High Holiday seat  per each household resident
• Individual Membership $1,500
  Includes one High Holiday seat 
• First-Time Household Membership $1,500
  Includes one High Holiday seat  per each household resident
• First-Time Individual Membership $1,000
  Includes one High Holiday seat 
• Individual Under 30 Membership $750
  Does not include High Holiday seats
• Associate Membership $500
  For those living outside of the Ohev community or have an affiliation as a full dues paying member at another synagogue. Does not include voting rights.

No one will be turned away from membership for financial reasons.  Please contact our Interim Director of Operations, Steven Wernick (Steven.Wernick@OhevDC.org or (202) 882-7225, ext. 103) 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.

If you have questions about membership, please contact our our Interim Director of Operations, Steven Wernick at Steven.Wernick@OhevDC.org or (202) 882-7225, ext. 103