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

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 will 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 and two tickets to the Spring Celebration (Builder, Pillar and Chai)
• Complimentary Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit sponsorship (Pillar & Chai)
• One free rental in the building [non-Shabbat] (Pillar & Chai)

Annual Giving program levels*: 

• Sustainer: $4,200 annual/$420 monthly - Covers roughly half 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

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 $2,500/$250 monthly
  Includes one High Holiday seat  per each household resident
• Individual Membership $1,700/$170 monthly
  Includes one High Holiday seat
• First-Time Household Membership $1,800/$180 monthly
  Includes one High Holiday seat  per each household resident
• First-Time Individual Membership $1,250/$125 monthly
  Includes one High Holiday seat 
• Individual Under 30 Membership $1,000/$100 monthly
  Does not include High Holiday seats
• Associate Membership $800/$80 monthly
  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 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 Director of Operations, Steven Wernick at steven.wernick@OhevDC.org or (202) 882-7225, ext. 103